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Though data and priority obstacles have inhibited adoption, progressive #privateequity firms leverage #SBTi strategies regardless to unlock portfolio #emissionsreductions at scale. Market momentum is building through these first movers. #ClimateAction #sustainability #sustainability #decarbonization

Achieving alignment with 1.5°C scenarios is difficult for private markets. Our newest article dissects why private equity's #ESG adoption lags despite motivations to lead: While Science Based Targets initiative delivers the guidance, real-world barriers persist around data aggregation, asset diversity, and business priorities that compete with #sustainability objectives. However, progressive PE firms are rising to the challenge and unlocking portfolio #decarbonization through science-based target setting. More leaders must follow suit to cascade critical #ClimateAction. Click through to read now! https://lnkd.in/dNwGN6PY #netzero #privateequity #cleanenergy #ScienceBasedTargets

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) continues to be a major talking point in the industry today. A survey by Millani found 91% of Canadian institutional investors have identified climate change as their primary concern within the realm of ESG considerations. Our electricity project/microgrid financial modelling services offer detailed operational calculations, tailored to the granularity your business requires. Our models are helpful in gaining financing and getting economically sustainable projects off the ground. This service is beneficial for electricity developers, as it equips them with the tools and insight to attract new clients, develop profitable projects and raise capital. Sapling can help companies thrive in an increasingly ESG-centric landscape. Learn more about our services: https://lnkd.in/gt64rvVm #SaplingFinancialConsultants.

Sifted's H1 2024 review showed that climate tech dominated investment, receiving a substantial €21.3bn, due to a few major debt rounds. In the race to attract investors and potential clients, clear and concise messaging is essential. Don't underestimate the impact of a first impression. If you’re a climate tech brand struggling to communicate your unique value proposition, get in touch. #Cleantech #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #ClimateTech #Investment #MediaStrategy #Innovation #GreenEconomy #ContentMarketing #NewsAgenda #ReputationManagement #PublicRelations 

The US saw an unprecedented spike of $31bn in cleantech investment during the COVID years – but the gold rush for green energy may be just warming up. Look ahead in the latest report from Datasite and Pitchbook: Energized by technology – Dealing in the cleantech revolution. #wheredealsaremade

Q: What's next once your company has achieved a #CarbonIntegrity Claim? A: Sharing it with the world 📣 Next week, join the fifth instalment of VCMI's Carbon Integrity 101 webinar series to learn: 💬 Best practice for communicating Carbon Integrity Claims ⭐ How to use the Carbon Integrity mark, drawing on VCMI’s brand guidelines and supplementary guidance Attendees will hear from Trevor Kombo, Communications Officer at VCMI, Charlie Morrow, Director of Sustainability Communications at Cognito, as well as insights from Catch A Fire Agency . VCMI's Carbon Integrity 101 webinar series invites companies from around the world to learn how to make Carbon Integrity Claims to accelerate global #netzero, above and beyond science-aligned #emissions cuts. 🌍 Join us and sign up today: https://lnkd.in/d46NVJwZ #webinar #carbonmarkets #VCM #climateaction #sustainability

We’re delighted to announce the launch of Neter, a new company focused on mobilising capital markets to protect Earth’s biosphere, aiming to reshape how capital markets engage with environmental protection and sustainability. Neter's strategy aims to utilise fiscal policies and regulatory frameworks to influence and drive the adoption of new financial mechanisms for capital investment, directly benefiting the environment. Seth Elliott, CEO of Neter, said: “It’s more than Net Zero. There are a multitude of declining environmental and natural assets that could be preserved, protected, and improved with greater capital markets engagement and support.” Read more about Neter: https://lnkd.in/dy-uEZDP #CapitalMarkets #NatureFinance #EnvironmentalProtection #CapitalInvestments

Discover how Candriam is reducing carbon emissions and driving sustainable investments. We've set ambitious goals and achieved significant milestones. Learn more in our Net Zero Progress Report 2024. Explore our report here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eF8HyrhP Together we continue #Investing4Tomorrow #CarbonEmissions #SustainableInvestments #NetZero

🌏 CarbonSmart Summit Recap: Unlocking the Future of the Voluntary Carbon Market Our #CarbonSmart Summit 2024 kicked off with an insightful discussion on the latest developments in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), addressing key topics such as policy, standards, monitoring, trading, financing, and more.  Moderated by Flowcarbon CEO Dana Gibber, the panel highlighted the importance of aligning on high integrity demand in the VCM to mobilize investments. The conversation also covered the transition to forecasting carbon needs, creating bankable contracts, and fostering innovative financing with a shared commitment to advancing climate action through collaborative efforts. Dana echoed the overall sentiment, saying "we are hopeful on what 2025 brings for the carbon markets, in terms of financing, standards for high quality credits on the supply side, and pieces in motion to catalyze more demand on the corporate side of the market.’’ 💡 Other key highlights from our panelists include: 🔹 Alexia Kelly, Managing Director, Carbon Policy & Markets Initiative, High Tide Foundation: Discussed the pivotal role of the ICVCM in setting quality benchmarks for carbon credits, driving progress towards environmental impact while ensuring market integrity. 🔹 Sebastien Cross, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, BeZero Carbon: Emphasized how BeZero's ratings agency assesses project risks in real-time, encouraging transparency and informing smart investments to facilitate institutional capital flow into VCM projects. 🔹 sonia battikh, Global Head of Carbon Offsets Trading, Citi: Shared innovative financing structures like the capital guarantee note and its successful application in directing investments towards carbon projects, enabling key stakeholders to engage with confidence. 🔹 Diego Saez Gil, Founder & CEO, Pachama: Advocated for corporations to engage in long-term off-take agreements, forecasting future carbon mitigation needs and ensuring the funding of impactful projects using cutting-edge technologies like AI and satellite data. 🔹 Joe Dell’Orfano, Chief Technology Officer, Verra: Outlined Vera's strategic focus on digital transformation to expedite project assessments and support accountability across methodologies, driving efficiency in project development and investor confidence. To watch the full panel - visit Flowcarbon's knowcarbon page.👇 https://lnkd.in/e_iKUVhe