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🌿 Join Us for the 3rd Session of the Sustainable Finance Knowledge Journey! 🌎 🌱 Topic: Showcasing Financial Mechanisms to Support Smallholders to Promote a Transition to Deforestation-free Supply Chains In this session, international organizations and financial experts will share insights on successful financial mechanisms that help smallholders access funding and promote sustainable agriculture.  📅 Date: March 18, 2025  🕒 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CET  📍 Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)  ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/egR_APtd Don't miss this opportunity to gain key insights and connect with experts in the field.  #SustainableFinance #DeforestationFreeSupplyChains #Smallholders #FinancialMechanisms #EUDR #SustainableAgriculture 

Against the backdrop of the EU simplification agenda, we are moving forward to make sustainability reporting work for companies: We have joined forces with leading food companies in Germany to turn sustainability reporting from a regulatory challenge into a strategic opportunity.  🤝   With funding from the Stiftung Mercator GmbH, our "Making Sustainable Finance Work in Germany" project supports BIO COMPANY SE, followfood, and Terra Naturkost Handels KG in navigating the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).     ➡️ Together, we are tackling key bottlenecks like double materiality assessments and supply chain data collection, showing that sustainability reporting can improve risk management, create resilient value chains, and unlock access to sustainable finance.     To feed the companies’ experience back into the decision-making process, a high-level Advisory Board is set to support the project. We thank all experts who have already joined the Advisory Board:     Anne Bechmann (Cooperative bank, GLS Bank)   Dr. Susan Krohn (German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection, BMUV)   Prof. Andreas Loeschel (Ruhr University Bochum)   Verena Menne (Forum for Sustainable Investment, FNG)   Katrin Peters (Auditing and Tax Consulting Firm, Nexia)   Ulrike Schaal (Federal Association for Organic Food and Natural Goods, BNN)   Prof. Frank Schiemann (University of Bamberg)   Silke Stremlau (Chairwoman of the Sustainable Finance Advisory Board of the German Federal Government)  Katarin Wagner (Forum for Sustainable Development of the German Economy e.V., Econsense)   Armand Zorn (SPD, Member of the German Bundestag)  The members of the Advisory Board will play a vital role in addressing regulatory gaps, overcoming practical challenges, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance regulations and support companies in leveraging sustainability reporting for strategic growth.     The project is set to run until mid-2026. Interested parties can still apply to join the programme.  You can reach out to project lead Dr. Theresa Spandel for further inquiries.   More information: https://lnkd.in/e-xv8xWu   Let’s turn challenges into opportunities for a more sustainable future! 🌍 Fritz Trienekens Raphael Tietmeyer Ingmar Juergens

🔁 How can #Omnibus reap the benefits of the simplification and competitiveness agenda without diluting the ambitions of the EU Green Deal? Next week on the 26 February, the EU Commission is expected to publish its first simplification package. We believe that simplification and coherence can be achieved without compromising our environmental and social goals. A lot of crucial elements of the #CSRD, #CSDDD and #Taxonomy Regulation are at risk. But the simplification package must not derail our sustainability ambitions. On the contrary, we know that sustainability and competitiveness are two sides of the same coin.  🌍 Our joint policy brief with Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union, Brussels presents five recommendations to make the Omnibus a driver of competitiveness and sustainability. First and foremost, we recommend developing unified sector guidelines covering the three files: ➡️ to streamline implementation and increase usability of reported information  ➡️ to simplify the materiality assessments by a sectoral approach  ➡️ and to provide a common language, easier to agree up on at a sector level For all five recommendations check out our policy brief here: https://lnkd.in/eCGx7yEH Thanks to the team at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union, Brussels for the great collaboration. ✍ Louise Simon Raphael Tietmeyer #CleanIndustrialDeal

🌍 Ready to make an impact while gaining hands-on experience? We’re looking for a passionate German-speaking student to join our mission-driven #team! 📣 We are hiring a working student for a part-time position (15–20 hours per week), starting in March 2025, with a minimum commitment of 12 months (ideally longer). The position is fully remote, though we have offices in #Berlin and #Brussels. 💡 For this position, you will be supporting multiple exciting projects focused on sustainability reporting. A key area of work will be assisting companies in their transition to CSRD/ESRS compliance. This includes: ✔️ Workshops for SMEs to help smaller businesses prepare for sustainability reporting requirements. ✔️ Consulting for larger companies looking to improve their reporting strategies. ✔️ Developing a first-time sustainability report for an SME to create practical solutions. Your tasks will be diverse and dynamic, ranging from research and data preparation to the creation of presentations, communication materials, and direct project support. You certainly won’t be bored! 🎓 Are you currently enrolled at a #university in #Germany, #Austria, or the #Netherlands, studying a relevant field such as business administration, economics, sustainability management, or international climate policy? ✅ Do you have: - An analytical mindset and structured approach to problem-solving? - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail? - Excellent German & English skills (written and spoken)? ➕ Bonus points for: - Knowledge of CSRD/ESRS or the voluntary SME standard (VSME standard) - A basic understanding of EU sustainability regulations & ESG reporting - Experience in sustainability reporting or EU taxonomy 💪 If you’re eager to apply your skills and experience to tackling climate challenges and driving sustainable development by helping to "shift the trillions," we’d be thrilled to welcome your application and have you join our mission-driven team! You can find more details here: https://lnkd.in/eXSECSF6 #career #vacancy #workingstudent #sustainablefinance #studentjob #werkstudentin #werkstudent #remotework

🌿 Voluntary Carbon Markets: A Path to Deforestation-Free Supply Chains? 🌍 Our 3rd SAFE Finance Briefing dives into the role of Carbon Crediting Mechanisms (CCMs) in financing smallholder farmers and forest protection through Nature-based Solutions (NbS). 💡 Key take aways: ✔️ How NbS can generate financial rewards for smallholders while safeguarding forests ✔️ The current state of Carbon Crediting Mechanisms and their challenges ✔️ What’s needed to align voluntary carbon markets with deforestation-free supply chains With NbS capable of delivering 30% of needed emissions reductions by 2030, it’s time to ensure carbon markets work for people and nature. 🔗 Download the full briefing here: https://lnkd.in/e374sTnZ #VoluntaryCarbonMarkets #NatureBasedSolutions #DeforestationFree #SustainableFinance #SAFEProject #CarbonCredits Sofia Helena Zanella Carra, PhD Dr. Elisabeth Hoch Enzo Bernardinelli Paula Pinto Zambrano Simon Pfluger Luan Santos, PhD

Are you looking for a mission-driven student job? Then look no further—we are #hiring! 📣We are seeking a working student for a part-time position (12–15 hours per week), which can be fully remote or on-site in #Berlin or #Brussels. Climate & Company is expanding its work in carbon markets to restore trust and credibility in corporate climate action. We are collaborating with a major multinational to develop a business case for contribution claims and launching a new project focused on implementing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Additionally, we are leveraging our expertise in biodiversity finance to explore market-based mechanisms for future biodiversity markets. To support these initiatives, we are looking for new team members with expertise in carbon markets, sustainable finance, and business development. 🎓 Are you currently enrolled in a #university in #Germany, #Austria or the #Netherlands in a relevant field such as business administration, economics, sustainability management or international climate policy? 📍 Do you have: - An analytical mindset? - Strong organizational skills? - Excellent communication skills in English? ➕ It's a plus if you have: - Knowledge of both climate change and biodiversity topics - A good command of French 💪 If you’re eager to apply your skills and experience to tackling climate challenges and driving sustainable development by helping to "shift the trillions," we’d be thrilled to welcome your application and have you join our mission-driven team! You can find more details here: https://lnkd.in/eXSECSF6 #career #vacancy #workingstudent #sustainablefinance #studentjob #werkstudent #werkstudentin #remotework

📈 Competitiveness compass or 🌱sustainability agenda?   📣These days, calls to roll back environmental regulation dominate the news. But simplification and the #competitiveness agenda must not mean that we lose our environmental ambition.   To the contrary, 2025 must be the year when environmental policy and sustainable finance address the competitiveness concerns of companies and generate business opportunities for SMEs and smallholders along value chains.    🇪🇺 It is possible: at the end of February, the European Commission will present the Clean Industrial Deal and the so-called #Omnibus Simplification Package. These initiatives are (hopefully) aimed at keeping European businesses competitive and Europe in the driving seat of the green transformation, while reducing the administrative effort associated with the Green Deal.    🚨However, there is a risk of “accidentally” sacrificing essential sustainability guard rails for the sake of cutting red tape.    At Climate & Company, we will closely watch these developments. We remain optimistic that it is possible to bridge 📈 competitiveness and🌱sustainability:   1️⃣Sustainability and competitiveness are two sides of the same coin. From our work with SMEs, larger companies and asset managers we have many examples of how simplification can be done without compromising our environmental goals. Many companies turn their sustainability reporting and due diligence into concrete financing opportunities.   2️⃣ Our basic premise: no strong and resilient European economy without addressing the sustainability of its value chains. Strong and competitive businesses understand transparency and disclosure as the necessary means to identify and manage risks and opportunities, sharpen their competitive edge, and capture vital business opportunities.    3️⃣2025 presents a unique opportunity to make sustainability goals our compass to build a strong European economy with stable, resilient value chains for the coming decades. The first months of 2025 are vital to shape the EU policy agenda to deliver on competitiveness and sustainability.     ➡️Here are our ideas on what needs to happen next in 2025 to bridge competitiveness and sustainability: https://lnkd.in/esyGShuY   🔗 Let’s do this together: We look forward to working together with you in 2025 to capture these opportunities and avert the risks of sacrificing the green agenda - with our briefings, workshops, data analysis and support we are here to do it together.   Are you on board?     #competitivenes #valuechains #sustainablefinance #omnibus Ingmar Juergens Dr. Theresa Spandel Dr. Elisabeth Hoch Raphael Tietmeyer Louise Simon

One of our valued partners is looking for a talented intern! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop new skills, and work in a dynamic environment. Interested or know someone who might be? Check out the details in the original post and apply today! 📩 #Internship #Hiring #Students

🌍 Happening next week! Join us for the second session of the Sustainable Finance Knowledge Journey! 📅 When: January 28, 2025 🕒 Time: 15:00–16:00 CET 📍 Where: Online (via Microsoft Teams) This session brings together experts to discuss how regulatory frameworks and sustainability reporting can support smallholders and drive the transition to deforestation-free supply chains. Speakers & Topics 🎤 Max Tetteroo (Climate & Company) - Unlocking the benefits of sustainability reporting 🎤 Helen Finlay (CDP Global) - Transparency in deforestation-free supply chains 🎤 Sofia Helena Zanella Carra, PhD (Climate & Company) - Supporting smallholder farmers through sustainable finance taxonomies 🎤 Camila Sousa (Ministry of Finance of Brazil) - Showcasing the Brazilian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Gain actionable insights and connect with leading voices in sustainable finance. ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJBfu6Gy This event is proposed in the context of the SAFE – Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosystems project, implemented by GIZ and developed in collaboration with Climate & Company. The project "Solutions for Mobilising Financial Sources and Enhancing the Financial Framework for Investments on Deforestation-Free Value Chains" aims to identify and foster solutions to mobilise financial sources, especially for vulnerable groups, and enhance gender-transformative financial frameworks for investments in deforestation-free supply chains. #SustainableFinance #taxonomies #disclosure #DeforestationFreeSupplyChains #Smallholders #EUDR

Are you looking for a mission-driven student job? Then look no further—we are #hiring! 📣We are seeking a German-speaking working student for a part-time position (15–20 hours per week), which can be fully remote or on-site in #Berlin or #Brussels. The project “Making Sustainable Finance Work” aims to demonstrate and enhance the practical application of sustainable finance regulations, particularly the CSRD. It tackles challenges in collecting sustainability data along supply chains and shares insights with financial sector stakeholders and policymakers to improve their effectiveness. 🎓 Are you currently enrolled in a #university in #Germany or the #Netherlands in a relevant field such as business administration, economics, law, environmental sciences, or resource management? 📍 Do you have: - Prior knowledge of sustainable finance regulations, with a focus on the CSRD? - Strong skills in preparing presentations and creating visual materials to explain complex concepts? - Excellent communication skills in both German and English? ➕ It's a plus if you have: - Sector knowledge in food production and trade - Background in policy or (sustainable) finance - Experience working with company databases 💪 If you’re eager to apply your skills and experience to tackling climate challenges and driving sustainable development by helping to "shift the trillions," we’d be thrilled to welcome your application and have you join our mission-driven team! You can find more details here: https://lnkd.in/eXSECSF6 #career #vacancy #workingstudent #CSRD #sustainablefinance #studentjob #werkstudent #werkstudentin #remotework