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ICYMI - last week the Venture Climate Alliance published the Portfolio Alignment Framework, the first of three net zero frameworks created specifically for the venture capital community. The Driftwood Climate team was honored to have developed this over the past year in partnership with the VCA leadership and member firms. Now is THE pivotal moment for the VC industry to tackle climate change: 🔌 the growth in data center compute for AI applications is causing electric load growth in the US for the first time in 30 years. Every dollar of burn from a VC-backed AI startup has a meaningful carbon footprint, whether or not that company ends up succeeding. 🌎 the climate-mitigating technologies we will need from 2030-2050 are currently being incubated in VC portfolios. The next five years will be critical for scaling, stability and channeling capital to those companies with the clearest route to positive impact. 🏦 the momentum behind net zero alliances has....stalled from the initial wave of optimism after COP26. The VCA has the opportunity (and mandate) to prove that a net zero goal can be practical and value creating. If you find this first framework exciting, just wait for what comes next!

We're thrilled to announce Trellis Climate, our third catalytic capital program, and one that is aimed at accelerating the deployment of novel climate infrastructure solutions. Our journey with Lara Pierpoint and the Trellis team began as early as 2022 with deep research into the financing gaps hindering early-stage climate projects, revealing the urgent need for catalytic capital to bridge these barriers and drive progress towards commercial scale. Now, in 2024, Trellis Climate is stepping into action, committed to accelerating the deployment of first-of-a-kind (FOAK) climate projects. Through risk-tolerant capital and sector transformation programming, we're breaking down financial and systemic barriers to propel climate solutions toward net-zero targets by 2050. #TrellisClimate #CatalyticCapital #ClimateFinance #ClimatePhilanthropy

Trust In Food is proud to sponsor VERGE 23, the leading climate tech event accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time, which will be held in San Jose, CA (Oct 24-26, 2023). It is the center of gravity for the climate community — leaders from business, government, solution providers and startups — working together to address the climate crisis. The unprecedented challenges we face today present equally unprecedented opportunities to reimagine and redesign our world to be more prosperous, sustainable and resilient. The key programs that comprise VERGE 23 — Buildings, Carbon, Energy, Food, Startups and Transport — focus on seizing these opportunities. #VERGE23 https://bit.ly/3WwaM2K

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Katie Hoffman, partner at Regeneration.VC, an early-stage venture fund that invests in climate technology and innovation. https://lnkd.in/ej3t2ajt #OnlyOne Only One

RSVP for an insightful discussion on scaling climate technologies. Special shout out to Marissa Pieratt for all your effort in developing and planning this upcoming panel at San Francisco Climate Week! 

According to The Earthshot Prize motto, URGENCY+OPTIMISM = ACTION, Change is not happening fast enough or at the scale we need. Despite the challenges of high levels of climate anxiety and political interventions occurring too slowly, we remain optimists, while we continue finding solutions within our own company and beyond. Last week, at London Climate Action Week, we joined with other likeminded individuals and companies to share innovative approaches and find genuine new avenues for a more regenerative planet while repairing the environment. Our Founder and Piñatex Inventor, Dr Carmen Hijosa, was invited by The Earthshot Prize and its partner, Bloomberg Philanthropies, to take part in a series of events alongside a select group of innovators, experts and business leaders, discussing innovations that can set the planet on a healthier path. “The Earth is at a tipping point. We face a stark choice: either we continue as we are and irreparably damage our planet, or we remember our unique power as humans and our continual ability to lead, innovate and problem-solve. People can achieve great things. The next ten years present us with one of our greatest tests – a decade of action to repair the Earth.” - HRH Prince William, Founder and President of The Earthshot Prize

Harnessing the Power of Collaboration for a Sustainable Future At Green Guardian Ventures (GGV), we firmly believe that the key to unlocking a sustainable future lies in the power of collaboration. As we navigate the complex landscape of carbon trading and environmental stewardship, our partnerships have been instrumental in driving success and creating impactful change. The collective efforts of our partners have enabled us to achieve remarkable milestones. These collaborations bring together diverse expertise, innovative ideas, and shared values, allowing us to develop and implement solutions that address the pressing challenges of climate change. Our recent success with the Hero's Haven project, a veteran support campus, exemplifies what can be achieved when we join forces. By working closely with local communities, environmental organizations, and industry leaders, we have not only advanced our mission to reduce carbon emissions but also provided vital support to our veterans. We are also proud to support the Means for Dreams program, offering inner-city youth free or reduced music lessons and instruments. This initiative, driven by passionate educators and community advocates, underscores our commitment to fostering opportunities and nurturing talent in underserved communities. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at GGV. It's through these meaningful partnerships that we can scale our impact and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable world. We extend our deepest gratitude to all our partners, stakeholders, and supporters for their unwavering dedication and shared vision. Together, we can continue to make a difference. Together, we can create a legacy of sustainability for future generations. #Sustainability #Collaboration #ClimateAction #CarbonTrading #EnvironmentalStewardship #GreenGuardianVentures #GGV #FutureGenerations

✨ We're looking to finance 10 new climate-friendly innovations that could change history. Their launch relies on you! 🙌 Team for the Planet, our partner and citizen impact fund, is launching an unprecedented operation to accelerate the transition to net zero. 💚 Our objective is to bring together 10,000 companies for the climate in 1 month, to raise 10 million euros to finance 10 new innovations that will make a real difference. Any legal entity can take part and join this coalition - all it takes is 2 minutes and €1,000. Thanks to this initiative, Team for the Planet's impact will be doubled in just 30 days. By the end of 2022, Team for the Planet had successfully attracted 35,000 new citizen shareholders in just 5 days! But this year, the stakes are even higher. Why? Because time is running out. ⌛ The climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Leyton is fully committed to this operation. We're one of 10,000 companies acting for change. 🌱 👉 How you can get involved: If you're part of an environmentally-conscious company and would like to contribute to this cause, join us! Together, we can create a positive movement for the planet. It's never too late to do better. 💪 💡 Find out more: https://team-planet.com/

"I'm thrilled to be attending the rigorous 3-day Glacier Hack, a climate-centric hackathon where innovators and changemakers come together to tackle the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Let's harness our collective creativity and tech expertise to create a more sustainable future! #GLOF #UNDP #GreenClimateFund #GlacierHack #ClimateAction #Sustainability"

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