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Happy Environment Day! 🌍✨ Let's commit to sustainable practices and protect our planet for future generations. At [Your Startup Name], we believe in driving business success with eco-friendly strategies. #EnvironmentDay #Sustainability #EcoFriendlyBusiness #GreenConsulting #ProtectOurPlanet #FutureForward #SustainableSuccess #ClimateAction #BusinessInnovation #EarthCare #startupxperts

Just recently, Positive News published an article about the 10th anniversary of the Green Alley Award: https://lnkd.in/eKk9kMPc They had these (positive!) words to say about the list of soon-to-be 60 finalists who will have competed for our award: “It is a bulging-with-hope list of solutions that disrupt the accepted system of making products to be consumed and dumped at considerable cost to the planet.” The article sets the context that drove us to launch the award: the depletion of natural resources and our determination to support circular economy policies that will decouple economic growth from their use. I hope to see you at the final in Berlin, where Positive New’s Martin Wright will join me on the jury. You can register your place in the comment below. This week, after intense discussion, we chose the five remaining startups who will join Novapedra in the final. Let’s take a closer look at them in the coming weeks… #circulareconomy #startups #recycling #wasteprevention

**Revolutionizing Climate Action in Pine Bluff** The groundbreaking startup, backed by Bill Gates, has officially launched the world’s largest carbon removal plant in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. This innovative facility aims to play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide on an unprecedented scale. With intentions to expand rapidly, the plant not only bolsters local employment but also sets the stage for global environmental impact. This initiative could be pivotal in our collective efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and move towards a more sustainable future. The Pine Bluff project represents a significant leap in technological advancement for carbon capture. By scaling up operations globally, this venture demonstrates a powerful commitment to environmental stewardship and positions Arkansas as a leader in climate innovation. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #CarbonCapture #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #TechForGood

🌎 Amazing Tuesday at SF Climate Week! 🌎 Early in the morning, together with my co.founder Natalia Drault, we started the activity at SF Climate Week very early, meeting with Josh Garrett from Redwood Climate Communications at #9ZeroClimateInnovationHubCoworking, who invited us to talk and learn more about LEAF. It was a very rich conversation in which he helped us continue working on strategies and opportunities to accompany more businesses towards a #LowCarbonEconomy. 🌿 #Josh helped us define key aspects to #communicate and share LEAF's #ValueProposition based on our #differentiators as a pillar, from our genesis and to-date as a 100% #bootstrapped company. Thanks Josh Garrett for this opportunity! 🚀 During the afternoon, we attended to an event hosted by LEAF powered by Reciprocal in collaboration with Carbon Business Council and Consulate General of Uruguay in San Francisco in San Francisco. Natalia Drault had the chance to share LEAF´s value proposition as a 100% bootstrapped startup with active customers in #LATAM and #USA. Particularly, she deep dive aspects such as #drivers, #challenges and #pains that companies are having to implement a #DecarbonizationStrategy. Many examples of diverse LEAF users were shared to reflect that with LEAF´s blend of #Tech #Coaching, there would not be barriers any more for companies despite their complexity, size or budget, allowing even #SMBs to be part of the #change being able to #manage, #reduce and #report their #CarbonFootprint with the same #robustness and #transparency as a big company would. 🌎 🚀 We had also the chance to listen to other new startups bringing #NewTechnologies to help companies reduce their GHG emissions. Thanks Daniel Gajardo and Pablo Lucangeli from Reciprocal as well as to Andres Friedman from Solfium, Aadith Moorthy from Boomitra and Josh Santos from Noya for joining us during the event! 🍃

🌱 Next up, meet Matt Verminski, Co-founder and CTO of Kodama Systems Kodama is pioneering technology for forest management operations that improve forest health and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Based in Sonora, California, Kodama provides innovative solutions like remote-project internet connectivity, machine teleoperation, and waste biomass utilization to address critical challenges across the industry.   Have you ever wondered what forest tech looks like? Stay tuned for this edition to discover how Kodama’s solutions are shaping the future of #forest #management. 💡 Fun Fact: Healthy forests, with clean floors, a mix of different-aged trees, and diverse vegetation, can be up to 60% more resilient to wildfires, diseases, insects, and drought. 💼 A Snapshot of Matt: 👉 VP at Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics 👉 VP at Desktop Metal 👉 Co-founder Mimio / Virtual Ink 👉 Tufts University BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MS Inspired by his grandfather's advice to "move it or lose it," Matt says: “We embrace this at Kodama by developing action-oriented products to keep our forests healthy and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires." 🚀 Join us as we dive into Matt’s journey from co-founding Kodama to scaling innovative forestry technologies, such as semi-autonomous skidders, for safer and more productive forest-thinning. Being from California and living through wildfires, this hits home for us - We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/g2A9uNFY #climatetech #startups #earthfirst #innovation #technology #sustainability #leadership  #climatechange

What better way to spend #socialsaturday than listening to a community radio show on local entrepreneurship and creativity? Listen to us live on allrealradio.com at 11:30 am ct. Gabriela Fierro is a leader in sustainable development, specializing in infrastructure modernization at McKinstry, where she manages large-scale public projects that integrate economic and community development. As an advocate with Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, she champions gender equity and clean technology solutions. As Co-Founder of Pilas, she focuses on developing creators to launch projects focused on community and sustainability. Her past work includes increasing energy access in the Caribbean through modular electrification, leading water quality education at the Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research, and helping Eastern European startups scale globally through SOLYANKA. Gabriela’s expertise also extends to green infrastructure planning with training on 3D visualization and green infrastructure planning. She holds certifications in Future of Sustainable Business from the University of Oxford, Planning for a Sustainable Future from Standford University's CGOE, amongst others. Additionally, Gabriela has a strong focus on integrating AI, ensuring that innovation leads to tangible and ethics-oriented impact. As a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, she remains committed to building resilient, inclusive communities. Julian Parra is a passionate entrepreneur driven by a vision of a more balanced and sustainable future, centered on love, environmental stewardship, and holistic well-being. His background in engineering, combined with his creative and curious mind, led him to shift from solving technical problems to addressing global challenges. For Julian, love is a transformative force—unconditional and expansive—that connects all living things, fostering harmony within communities and nature alike. He and Gabriela co-created Pilas, a community aimed at inspiring curious minds to advance humanity toward a more sustainable and holistic way of living. Through his ventures, Julian is focused on building regenerative systems based on circular economy principles, cultivating a world where people and the planet can thrive in balance. Together they care for... The Pilas Community sprouted from the Absolutely Right Podcast. Founded by Gabriela Fierro and Julian Parra, the Pilas mission is to create a community who challenges the status quo and is committed to building a circular, healthy, and regenerative world. Their Mission? To develop creators and innovators who can drive systemic change. We focus on YOU to create a positive impact in the world. This venture explores the challenges humanity faces today and the creative approaches being taken to solve them. Pilas members embrace a path of discovery. We believe our peak performance as a global community lies at the nexus- the point at which our diverse individualities connect. #sustainability

Carbon13 Venture Builder Programme Germany invest in 6 teams, with potential to cut CO2e emissions by at least 10m tonnes The six invested ventures from the Carbon13 Venture Builder Programme Germany: Fungtional.bio A digital nutrition coach for microbes that accelerates the transition to a circular bioeconomy  VoltVogel Flexible and scalable EV charging service powered by sustainable batteries  Climalyst Developing low-energy carbon dioxide capture and permanent storage solutions Point2Hectare Unlocking the full potential of biochar for soil and fertilizer improvement  Hoop Solar Unlocking gigawatts of solar energy on plastic greenhouses  Mardeca  Reducing maritime carbon with de-risked vessel retrofits https://lnkd.in/d7vs8GsS 

If you know me, you’re aware that summer is always the high season for scouting startups 🙅♀️ 🏖️ We’ve officially kicked off the ClimateX Accelerator last week, meaning that the hectic selection ''season'' is finally over. Months of scouting and thoughtful curation went into selecting these teams, I can only be proud of us: To Florencia, who took as many calls as me to make my summer less hectic and to Darius for his wise advice and constant drive to make our program even better. Here are my key takeaways: 1️⃣ Handpicked Connections This year, we focused on quality over quantity, making direct connections at key events and bringing those startups to ours. This approach allowed us to engage with teams that are truly pushing the boundaries in climate tech. 2️⃣ Partnering with Ecosystem Leaders Long-standing partnerships helped us identify innovative teams and game-changing solutions. Our alumni acted as ambassadors, and our mentors were invaluable in helping us find the next gems. A huge thank you to Christoph Rohde Christoph Raethke Rita Katona Martin Valkov Mika Sagindyk Udi G. and many more! 3️⃣ Supporting Female Founders We made a concerted effort to boost female founder participation this year. By starting early conversations with female-led climate tech startups and planting the seed for future female founders, we were able to double the number of female founders in this new cohort. 🎁 Bonus Insight: Crossing Borders Sometimes it’s not just about talking to teams at your event—it’s about crossing borders and thinking outside of the box. One of our team relocated to Berlin just for the program. I wasn’t sure if they’d make it in time, but the magic of Europe made it possible. I’m excited to see how these teams grow and thrive in the coming months. As they integrate into our ecosystem and cohort, I’m confident they will continue to push boundaries and drive impactful change. Let’s get this started! 💪🏻

Is Scotland the Hidden Gem of Cleantech Innovation? We think so! Here are 4 impressive Startups driving Green Innovation. Danu Robotics: AI robotics firm for cost-effective waste management IR Power: company recycling industrial energy waste ReBlade Limited: expert in eco-friendly wind turbine decommissioning Rivtide Power: pre-seed venture harnessing untapped river and tidal power These are impactful, high growth companies, solving some of the most pressing problems of our time. At Greenbackers, we're focused on connecting innovators with the right investors and partners. Whether you're a fund looking for the next big thing in cleantech, a corporation aiming to decarbonise…or just simply someone excited about green innovation - Contact us to find more information about these four outstanding companies and their fundraisings linked below. Robert Hokin, Andrew Smith, John Steedman, Mark Hannigan, Xiaoyan(Amy) Ma, Richard BRADSHAW, Fiona Lindsay, Steven Lindsay, Mike Wilson, Simon Parsons, Martin Valenti, Cameron Campbell, Adrian Gillespie, Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Lisa Lambie, Stewart Carlile, MBA, Dr Poonam Malik, MBA, FRSE FRSB, Alex Reid, Alexander Holt, John McNicol, @

🌍 Happy World Environment Day! 🌿 Let’s innovate for a greener future! Sustainable solutions have the power to transform the world. Together, let’s create, collaborate, and commit to protecting our planet. 🌱💡💚 #iCreateWithYou #WorldEnvironmentDay #GreenStartups #EcoInnovation #SustainableFuture #StartupEcosystem