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France’s ground-breaking socially responsible investment (SRI) label helps investors choose funds incorporating #ESG principles. But concerns about greenwashing have prompted a new SRI label “version 3.0” with stricter rules on portfolio allocation, issuer engagement, controversy management, #proxyvoting, and more. Our new blog article outlines the additional reporting requirements asset managers must follow, and how the standards can facilitate ambitious engagement campaigns by providing a comprehensive framework. https://hubs.ly/Q02Cdw220 Read in French: https://hubs.ly/Q02CdhXy0 #CorporateGovernance #governance

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👉 Don't miss out on the latest The Green Techpreneur podcast and newsletter. In this episode, We talked to serial tech entrepreneur Valentin Lautier about how he's unlocking lucrative green investment opportunities for retail investors by enabling investment in the EU's Emission Trading Scheme - one the world's largest and most effectively regulated carbon markets. There's lots of good news here for those interested in a future where equality of investment opportunity and sustainability co-exist. 😎 The Green Revolution is here and it's time that everyone benefits from the future value it's creating, not just a few with the right opportunities to invest. Make sure you subscribe to The Green Techpreneur newsletter. We keep you updated with the best of the climate innovation frontier and deliver insight for startup founders on how to build and grow. If you want help with your next raise, get in touch with us! #climateinvesting #SparkTheTransition #climateaction #climatetech https://lnkd.in/eYDmmwut

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📣I am pleased to share the fourth chapter of my report: ‘Financing the Transitions the World Needs: Towards a New Paradigm for Carbon Markets’. Here it is… Chapter Four: Integrating Natural Climate Solutions Today’s release considers how natural climate solutions fit into my transition finance approach and the current obstacles these projects face. For me, one of the greatest climate contributions of carbon markets – especially the voluntary carbon markets – is their ability to bring additional sources of finance to the protection and restoration of natural habitats. However, if we are to integrate these vital climate solutions into a transitional approach, we must make changes. We need to adjust the rules and requirements that currently govern natural climate solutions financed through the carbon markets. What changes do I suggest? And how might these ideas impact project permanence? Find out for yourself in Chapter Four below 👇 If anyone missed the release of the previous chapters, you can find them here: >> https://lnkd.in/eW_2_BBC Check back at the same time next week to read Chapter Five: Lessons for the Energy Transition. Amy Bann, Anna Lerner Nesbitt, Charlotte Streck, Chris Slater, Donna Lee, Giulia Carbone, Ikarus Janzen, Jen Stebbing, John Paul Moscarella, Mark Kenber, Pedro Moura Costa, Renat Heuberger, Rene Velasquez, Ricardo Bayon, Sandeep Roy Choudhury, Sergi Cuadrat, Siddarth Shrikanth, Tim Moore. #CarbonTransitionTool #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #CarbonCredits

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Epic stuff Esohe Denise Odaro👌🏾💡💰👩🏽🌍✔️ This might be a story of a rose that grew from the concrete... The birth of the mainstream green and sustainable finance... 12 years ago, I was on the road talking to investors about this "new" product alongside Evelyn Hartwick, Ben Powell, Matt Morrison, Marilyn Ceci, Tanguy Claquin, Ebba Wexler, Philip Brown. What a journey it has been for the new kid on the block to grow from the niche that Heike Reichelt, George Richardson birthed with Christopher Flensborg and others! At the recent 10 year anniversary of the Principles, 4 of us former Chairs and present chair of the Executive Committee of the Green, Social and Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles relived the legacy of the last decade celebrating the milestones. From $2.5bn when the committee was formed to $5 trillion today, the original objective of those initial investors, initial issuers IFC - International Finance Corporation ( putting the fun in funding), The World Bank, European Investment Bank (EIB) and of Bank of America, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, J.P. Morgan that put together The Principles has not wavered. The intent was and remains to encourage transparency, disclosure and integrity in the development of the green and now sustainable finance market. So many offshoots of progress followed.From a shared cab ride with an investor in NYC, the idea of the Harmonised Framework for Impact Reporting was born. This impact has followed through to the private markets where I am now and across our portfolio companies at PAI Partners, we aim for sustainable financing not as an adhoc add on to a company’s profile but rather that the spirit of sustainability should be evident at in the company's business strategy and transparency in its disclosure.​ During my time as Chair of the Principles, we put out the Climate Transition Finance Handbook which continues to lay the foundation of that critical trajectory needed to transform the real economy. We elevated the "S" in ESG through the Social Bond Principles. I am so proud of the work that we did as the Executive Committee from the inception in 2014 to when I stepped down in 2022. Here is to the next 10 years of transforming finance for good, aiding both public and private companies and investors by ensuring the availability of information necessary to evaluate the impact of their investments and ​by moving the market towards standard disclosures which facilitate transactions.​ To ICMA - International Capital Market Association, I thank you for the dedication to the growth of mainstream sustainable finance and the collaboration with Loan Market Association (LMA), etc. To my peers and colleagues on the ExCom then and now, you are on the right side of finance history. #sustainablefinance #ESG #sustainability #climate #womeninesg #leadingwomen #womeninleadership #womeninfinance #greenandsustainablefinance Esosa Aihie

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🌍🌱 EU CBAM: A Strategic Move for Climate and Industry 🌱🌍 The EU’s CBAM is a bold stride towards harmonizing economic activity with ecological responsibility. By imposing a carbon tax on imports of high-carbon products, the EU is championing a greener economy while protecting its industries from carbon-cost disparities. 💼🌿 📅 A Transparent Transition: During the 2023–2026 transition phase, importers are adapting to the new system through the CBAM Transitional Registry. Starting in 2026, the focus shifts to actual emissions data, reflecting the EU’s commitment to precision in carbon accounting. 📈 🔍 CBAM’s Holistic Method: Beyond direct production emissions, CBAM accounts for indirect emissions, such as those from power generation. This comprehensive approach ensures a full spectrum analysis of a product’s environmental impact. 🌐 🌟 Implications for the Developing World: The introduction of CBAM certificates may impose financial burdens on developing nations. Tools like the World Bank’s Relative CBAM Exposure Index are essential for these countries to navigate the changing trade landscape. 🌍💼 💡 Tunisia’s Strategic Path Forward: As Tunisia faces the challenges posed by CBAM, it’s crucial to harness the insights from the CBAM Exposure Index. Proactive measures could include investing in cleaner production technologies, diversifying export markets, and engaging in international carbon markets. These strategies will not only mitigate the impact of CBAM but also enhance Tunisia’s long-term economic resilience and environmental sustainability. 🛤️🌿 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GreenEconomy #EURegulations #CBAM #Tunisia #CarbonJar #MENA

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🌎 G’(earth)day 👋 Welcome to the The Raaise Rundown—your weekly climate funding fix—designed to digest in less than a minute. Let’s dive in. Here are the 3 climate startups, 2 climate investors and 1 essential insight for this week. 💚 3 x CLIMATE STARTUPS Goodbye Gas: Peter and the GG team are making it effortless for every Aussie home to say goodbye to gas and transition to a 100% electric, powered by clean energy. Seed 🇦🇺 Agreka Build: Incubated at Imperial, Joseph is converting ag waste into highly efficient building and insulation materials, offering a new source of income to farmers. Pre-seed. 🇬🇧 Everclime: James and Sebastian are supporting orgs end-to-end, making sustainability commercially viable, by converting consumer engagement into impact action. Seed 🇦🇺 For details on these (and more) climate startups go to Raaise, and hit them up. 💸 2 x CLIMATE INVESTORS Electrifi Ventures 🇦🇺: Committed to backing climate tech startups that are transforming industries and driving progress with bold ambitious plans. Backed: Goterra, Harvest B, Amber Electric, Threadlet, NRN and DAI. Narwhale Ventures / 10power9 Pte Ltd  🇸🇬: Recognising the ocean’s indispensable role in supporting life, regulating climate, and nurturing biodiversity, Narwhale—a new fund—are actively seeking opportunities to back blue economy startups tackling; Energy, Mobility and Sustainable Ecosystems. To connect and put your startup in front of these (and other) climate investors, head to Raaise and sign up.  💡 1 ESSENTIAL INSIGHT Strike While the Iron's Hot: How to Follow Up with Investors after your Pitch. Just like a great first date, a successful investor meeting hinges on a timely and thoughtful follow-up. Don't wait days to rekindle the connection, send a quick email summarising key points that piqued the investor's interest, include any promised materials, and set clear expectations for next steps. This prompt follow-up shows professionalism and keeps your startup top-of-mind for busy investors. Give me the weekly Raaise Rundown > https://lnkd.in/e2c5J_s8 #earthday #climatestartups #climateinvesting #climatefunding

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What are your plans for 2024? Great list of the top sustainability events from illuminem. Let's collaborate and catch up for #NYClimateWeek and #COP29 in Baku. Looking forward to discussing #ClimateTech, expanding #ImpactInvesting, and accelerating initiatives through the #GreenAccelerator 💚 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #climateevents #sustainabilityevents #illuminem

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📣Thank you for all the fantastic conversations following the release of the second chapter of my report last week. Today, I am pleased to share the third instalment of ‘Financing the Transitions the World Needs: Towards a New Paradigm for Carbon Markets’ with you. Allow me to present… Chapter Three: Embracing Government Participation. The first chapter of the series introduced the concept that the carbon market needs to be redesigned in a way that the limited finance it provides can serve as a catalyst to enable the long-term transition of sectors of the global economy.  In the second chapter, I presented concrete suggestions for how we can rethink additionality to both unlock more finance for the kind of systemic change that is needed AND recalibrate the narrative around carbon markets. Now, in chapter three, I make the case for embracing government participation in the voluntary carbon market. Why? Firstly, some project types will not be able to generate sufficient revenues in the long run to be self-sustaining, and as a result will likely need government support. Secondly, carbon markets (if structured properly) could help countries achieve their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) by filling a critical resourcing gap needed for the long-term green transition. In this chapter, I also introduce a new concept that could strengthen the architecture of the Paris Agreement. Find out more in the full chapter below 👇 If anyone missed the release of the previous chapters, you can find them here: >> https://lnkd.in/eW_2_BBC Check back at the same time next week to read Chapter Four: Integrating Natural Climate Solutions. Amy Bann, Anna Lerner Nesbitt, Charlotte Streck, Donna Lee, Jen Stebbing, John Paul Moscarella, Mark Kenber, Pedro Moura Costa, Renat Heuberger, Ricardo Bayon, Siddarth Shrikanth, Tim Moore, Rich Gilmore, Alexia Kelly. #CarbonTransitionTool #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #CarbonCredits

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Three months ago the first edition of the ReFi Talents program, coordinated by the European Carbon Offset Tokenization Association (ECOTA) concluded. Participating in this program was not only educative but also an inspiring and empowering experience and I'm grateful for the opportunity. ReFi (#RegenerativeFinance) involves many paradigm shifts from the traditional economic model of extractivism of resources, to one of regeneration of resources; from dependance on central finance institutions and hirarchical organization systems to decentralized autonomous organizations using independent economic models; from overly institutionalized and restrictive access to science to descentralized science; from profits-oriented values to people and nature oriented....ReFi is basically a call to soundness and common sense, powered by Web3 tools. As some time has passed and I've continued to digest and dive deeper into what #ReFi can bring to the world, it's exciting to realize how much it makes sense and how many things can be integrated for healing the people and the planet (as the unity we are). With great delight I discovered during my subsequent research the concepts of Healing ecology, Ecopsychology, Ecotherapy, Deep ecology, all of which point at the modern humanitiy's disconnection from nature as the root cause of environmental and mental health crisis, with the reconnection and sense of belonging being the cure. This is a new path that unveils itself as I travel it, as I explore the power of sound and consciousness for the unfolding of meaningful natural experiences. For anyone interested on these topics, here are some references to get started: Healing Ecology by Phoenix Arrien: https://lnkd.in/ddWDqdrx Deep ecology, and it's differences from shallow ecology: https://lnkd.in/dvVHmZZm Ecopsychology: https://lnkd.in/dMA7iSi8 Finally, the applications for the 2nd cohort of the ReFi talents program are open, as well as for other programs related to DeFi, NFTs, DLT. As more people is aware and empowered with this knowledge, a greater positive impact we can make together 🧠 💪 👯 , all the info available at https://lnkd.in/dqJtKB3N

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🌍🌱One key takeaway from the State of the Voluntary Carbon Market 2024 report by Ecosystem Marketplace : ◾ Compared to 2022, credit issuances decreased by 93 MtCO2e in 2023, while retirements saw a slight uptick of 2.6 MtCO2e. This indicates a tightening in the surplus supply of carbon credits, though it remains substantial. ◾ A deeper dive reveals some interesting trends: ▫ The largest declines in issuances were seen in Chemical Processes/Industrial Manufacturing and Energy Efficiency/Fuel Switching sectors. ▫ On the flip side, issuances for Household/Community Devices more than doubled, increasing by 31 MtCO2e. ▫ Similarly, Transportation credits saw a rise, reflecting the growth in registered projects in 2022. ◾ Retirement trends also offer interesting insights: ▫ Significant growth in retirements was noted in Forestry and Land Use, as well as Chemical Processes/Industrial Manufacturing. ▫ Meanwhile, retirements for Renewable Energy, Waste Disposal, and Transportation credits have decreased. This shift suggests buyers are increasingly favoring projects with clear carbon removal and emission reduction benefits, moving away from those with weaker additionality. Overall, total annual credit retirements have stabilized around 170 MtCO2e over the past three years, signaling steady fundamental demand from end users. The potential for increased retirements exists, particularly if corporate buyers can use these credits to offset their Scope 3 emissions targets. 🌿💡Exciting times ahead for the voluntary carbon market as we navigate these evolving dynamics! #carbonmarket #sustainability #climateaction #ecosystemmarketplace #carboncredits

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Decarbonizing corporate mobility emissions is crucial for ESG managers aiming to reduce their firms' carbon footprint. In this webinar, I'll share exclusive mobility insights from our hundreds of carbon footprint assessments conducted in the last 3 years. Discover why the solution of BACKLIZ can generate quick wins for a firm's environmental impact and profitability. https://lnkd.in/eE3NEVAk

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🎙️ New Podcast “Das 1x1 von negativen Emissionen, EU Emissionshandel und Offsetting”🎙️   🇩🇪 Are you a sustainability leader in Germany? Do you want to understand offsetting and the voluntary carbon market (#VCM) better? I had the pleasure of speaking with Zackes Brustik on the Gewinne Zukunft podcast, one of the leading sustainability podcasts in Germany. We covered a lot of ground: 🌳 What is the difference between climate-neutral and net-zero? Does it matter? 🔮 From offsetting to climate contribution: what is the future of environmental claims? 💡 Why should businesses of all sizes start investing in CDR? And how? The episode is now live, so for you German speakers out there: 🎧 Apple: https://bit.ly/3Uypm9H 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/3UwXK4B 🙏 Thanks for having me Zackes and the great chat! #CarbonRemoval #cdr  #climatepolicy

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📣The second chapter of my report, ‘Financing the Transitions the World Needs: Towards a New Paradigm for Carbon Markets’ is now live. I am pleased to share with you… Chapter Two: Rethinking Additionality. In this second installment, I consider current approaches to carbon accounting considering many of the limitations with the project-by-project approach to assessing additionality. I propose some concrete ways we could build on existing ways of testing for additionality. The goal of my recommendations is to establish the point at which future interventions no longer need carbon finance. If we manage this, we could catalyze more sustainable climate action that helps us transition to a just and liveable future. As always, remember the nuance is important – read the full chapter below 👇 If anyone missed the release of Chapter One: Designing for a Green Transition, you can find a link in the comments. Check back at the same time next week to read Chapter Three: Embracing Government Participation in Carbon Markets. Amy Bann, Charlotte Streck, Donna Lee, Jen Stebbing, John Paul Moscarella, Mark Kenber, Pedro Moura Costa, Renat Heuberger, Ricardo Bayon, Rene Velazques, Rich Gilmore, Marc Stuart, Tim Moore and Siddarth Shrikanth. #CarbonTransitionTool #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #CarbonCredits

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I appreciate the reflection here and recognition of the need to rethink a concept that has plagued carbon markets, and yet is so central to how many operate today. However the ideas here to work around this quandary seem to be missing a critical piece: we can still freely emit CO2 into the atmosphere, and in fact subsidize industry sectors emitting GHGs at a far greater rate than any of the transition finance to drive down costs to meet the “positive tipping points”. There is no true cost to the positive or negative externalities. Further, is the financial additionality rule unwittingly penalizing early adopters and savvy operators capable of running an already profitable business who would produce more value if the incentive were there? We might see things as a world differently where such a pricing scheme and paradigm existed- where emitting CO2 necessitated balancing it, and environmental “goods” and “bads” were appropriately priced. Isn’t this the point of “net zero”? Without that level of boldness, we will just be rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.

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Are our energy systems #transitioning away from #fossilfuels, or are we just pilling up #renewables on top of fossil energy, like French Historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz has been arguing? Recent data about the US electricity market is sending contradicting signals. ➡ One the one hand, according to the latest Federal Energy Regulatory Commission data, in Q1 2024, solar made up 87% (6,497 MW) of new generating (nameplate) capacity with wind coming in second with 12% (928 MW) and natural gas a very distant third with 49 MW (<1%). ➡ On the other hand, S&P Global Market Intelligence reported at the beginning of May that 133 new natural gas-fired power plants are forecasted to be added to the US grid (>60GW), with another four oil-fired plants under construction or in early development, and two coal-fired plants announced. 🔌📈 The main reason cited by utilities to justify such fossil fuel investments? “Sudden and rapidly rising demand driven by electrification and industrial growth” (in particular data centers; coincidentally, Microsoft’s emissions have risen 30% since 2020 due to data center expansion). 🏭 Such trend could seriously jeopardize the US climate plants, with 2023 emissions from gas plants 39% above 2017 according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (and surpassing coal emissions for the first time). And that’s not even taking into (full) consideration fugitive emissions from gas wells and pipelines. So transition or piling up? What do you think? Michael P Totten Mark Dyson Tanuj Deora Arthur de Lassus 🥕 Auden Schendler Jean-Marc Jancovici Sources in the comments

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[🗣️ Event] From the latest breakthroughs to solve the climate crisis to connecting with top investors in climatetech, the Climate Solutions Festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, was an event not to be missed!   🌤️ 💫 Sven Harmsen represented our team on a panel to discuss the latest trends and best practices in climatetech investments and startups.    Many thanks to all for engaging discussion! 👏   #climatetech #corporateventure #canada #climate #startups

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🌱 Cleantech: the challenge of industrialization   We are proud to present the last analysis made by David Hansen, Investment Director and expert of cleantech investment, exploring the crucial role of #cleantech startups in Europe's industrial and environmental transformation.   Our 3 key highlights: 📈 Significant growth: the Cleantech sector has seen equity investments exceeding €10bn annually over the last three years, public aids and financial debt significantly complement ever more capital-intensive projects; 🏆 French leadership: in 2023, France emerged as the leading country in Cleantech investments across Europe, with powerful and long term projects such as Verkor's gigafactory; 🔬 Impact of innovation: Cleantech startups demonstrate superior technical innovation and economic performance, while addressing major environmental challenges.   We at Supernova Invest are deeply convinced that #cleantech is not only vital for our planet, it's also an asset class full of opportunities that drive sustainable value, with high-growing startups and cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of European industry and sovereignty.   Read the full article bellow 👇   #Cleantech #SustainableInvestment #Innovation #SupernovaInvest

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