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GHG accounting won't save our planet. In fact, it can allow business as usual without change In a recently published interview with Project Frame (🔗 in comments) I explain the need for measuring 'emissions reduction potential' This practice is crucial to evaluate the potential avoided emissions emerging solutions could have at commercial scale e.g. think evaluating new lab-scale biomaterials vs. commercial plastic e.g. think evaluating new batteries against lithium ion This practice requires a combination of: - standardized methodology & adoption, which Project Frame (initiative of Prime Coalition) is working on - adapting life cycle assessment modeling approaches - updated emission factors capturing emerging processes & materials - anticipated market penetration, displacement & trends In fact we've built screening comparative LCA models on behalf of investors, startups and buyers of climate tech to address these issues It's not easy, but important to balance current vs. future solutions to our climate crisis 💬 What are your thoughts? Should focus on our current or future climate solutions? or both? This will guide where our focus around GHG accounting goes ~~~ If interested, read more in the article & the methodology document in the comments below I was part of the working group last year, evaluating LCA tools to help climate investors

At its core, our approach emissions impact assessment is a simple calculation of unit impact multiplied by volume. But underneath the surface are other considerations that can heavily influence whether a solution’s impact is better when compared to an incumbent. Those considerations include rebound effects, like when a proposed climate solution that offers reduced GHG emissions compared to an incumbent may sometimes encourage people to switch from other low or zero GHG options to a higher emissions product. Learn more on the Frame glossary and stay tuned for some additions to our guidance! https://lnkd.in/e4eGHd4X #ClimateTech #GhgEmission #ClimateSolutions #ImpactAccountability

Our community just keeps growing! As of May 2024, the Project Frame community is: 905 observing members strong 🤝 345 investment firms represented 💼 $670.1B in venture and private equity assets under management 💰 If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get involved, consider this it! Learn more at projectframe.how/about #ImpactAccountability #GhgEmissions #ImpactInvesting #ClimateTech

Join us in sending a warm welcome to our new Fellows, Suryadipta Das and Riya Choudhury! They are each joining us with a passion for sustainability and are eager to work with our committed community to advance #ImpactAcccountability. Click through to see what they hope to learn during their fellowships and share some words of wisdom in the comments 💭

Climate change is a global challenge, which is why we are grateful for our global community of thought leaders passionate about developing better methodologies to ensure our capital goes toward solutions with the highest potential to reduce GHG emissions. It is also why we are doubly grateful for opportunities to convene for engaged discussion, as we did in person last week at our second-annual strategy session during London Climate Action Week. Each of the 40+ experts from venture capital, private equity, government, academia, and consulting brought their passion, insights, and energy as we tackled complex topics from making emissions data more accessible and bridging guidance to later-stage investments, to engaging with global stakeholders and more. Many thanks to the attendees as well as Frame Steer Co members, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Climate Investments, for their support. We are excited to keep this momentum going as we kick off our next work plan, inspired by last week’s conversation. Stay tuned! https://lnkd.in/exgS2qDS #ImpactAccountability #ClimateInvesting #ImpactInvesting #LCAW2024

Our annual strategy session is such a highlight ✨ We are grateful to all who joined us for dedicating their time to improve GHG Impact Measurement and Management!

When conducting a future emission impact assessment, it’s important to get into the nitty-gritty of the solution you are assessing, starting with what contributions it makes to delivering emissions impact. If impact depends on the solution as one piece of a product, you’re looking at a Direct “Component” Solution. Learn more in our pre-investment methodology guidance: https://lnkd.in/eWhVpQVA #ImpactAccountability #GhgEmissions #ClimateSolution #ClimateTech

We know we’re not the only ones who could spend all day chatting about everything that goes into future GHG impact assessment. So if you’re craving a deep dive in between our Community Meetings, head over to our blog for a look at topics like: Investing for climate resilience and adaptation in Asia Questions LPs should ask about emissions impact assessments Tying compensation to impact Why impact accountability matters to climate investing thought leaders What topics are at the top of mind for you? Let us know in the comments! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNgDYaf6 📖 #ImpactAccountability #ClimateTech #ImpactInvesting #ClimateChange

We know that taking a deep dive into the emissions impact potential of a climate solution is time-consuming work and while we all want to produce top-notch impact assessments, there are only so many hours in a day. Enter our GHG Impact Resource Dashboard. This dashboard aims to simplify forward-looking emissions impact assessment by compiling tools, services, and consultants that assess emissions impact. Filter by emissions scope, tool or service type, and affordability to find the resource that meets your needs, or submit your go-to tool or services:  https://lnkd.in/gjGRu4pp #ImpactAccountability #GhgEmissions #ClimateTech #ImpactInvesting

We are grateful for any chance to share our learnings and grow our collective ability to drive capital to the solutions our planet needs 🌎 Join us TOMORROW, THURSDAY, June 13, as we dive into a special future emissions impact case study, including: - A look at Frame’s pre-investment methodology in action, - Examples of additional considerations to keep in mind through your assessment, and - How software like Prime Coalition and Rho Impact’s CRANE tool can help facilitate the process. Want a little preview of what we’ll be exploring? Check out ImpactAlpha’s look into the updated CRANE tool, with testimonials from fellow Frame members: https://lnkd.in/ebsTttWB #ImpactAccountability #GhgEmissions #ClimateSolutions #ImpactInvesting