Climes

Our vision is to make climate action a natural, embedded part of every transaction, regardless of industry or product. Imagine a layer of sustainability woven seamlessly into the core of each business model—where choosing climate-friendly options is effortless for both companies and their customers. With products like Climes API, brands and enterprises can seamlessly embed carbon-neutral purchase options into their existing systems, enabling customers to take direct climate action without any friction or the need for additional adaptation. The real impact has never been about creating extra steps; it has always been about making the current choices more climate-positive, intuitive and easy. Learn more about how Climes API is helping build this sustainable foundation: https://lnkd.in/g7rB7_A4 #Climes #ClimateAction #InEveryTransaction #EasyClimateAction #SustainableChoices

As a climate fintech startup, we’re proud to be at the forefront of making climate finance accessible and actionable for enterprises of all shapes and sizes, including consumer brands, payment gateways, transportation and mobility, and more. Thanks to our partners, customers, and investors for being part of this journey. Together, we’re proving that meaningful climate action is possible—right here, right now. Explore more about our journey in the recent writeup by Debolina Biswas for YourStory Media - https://lnkd.in/dXWz24mn #Tech30 #ClimateFinance #StartupNews #ClimateAction #Innovation

Today marks an exciting new chapter in our journey. 🎉 In June 2021, Climes was born with a mission to accelerate finance into Climate Action. Over the past three years, we’ve worked with customers, brands, enterprises, climate financiers, and project developers to shape solutions that drive impactful change. Now, with a sharpened focus, we’re evolving into two independent entities: 🌍Climes, led by Anirudh Gupta, will focus on enabling brands and enterprises to discover and offset their carbon footprint to bridge our world’s climate-finance gap. 🌱Equilibrium, led by Siddhanth Jayaram, will focus on pioneering carbon removal solutions in the Global South by channelling both commercial and concessional capital from enterprises, carbon financiers, and impact institutions. This move allows both teams to operate leaner, communicate with greater clarity, and maximize our impact across the climate ecosystem. While the paths diverge, our vision remains united: accelerating the flow of finance into Climate Action. We’re deeply grateful for the trust and support from our partners, investors, and team. As we move forward, it's Day 1 for both Climes (www.climes.io) and Equilibrium (www.equilibriumearth.com) —ready to continue driving impactful change and innovation in the world of climate action. Watch our founders, Anirudh and Siddhanth, discuss this pivotal moment and what it means for you, our stakeholders, in this episode of Voice of Gen-C: https://lnkd.in/dGEb6_Se or read our stakeholder note on The Climes Times: https://lnkd.in/d8_f29VE #CompanyUpdate #Climes #Equilibrium #StartupIndia #ClimateTech

We had the privilege of showcasing Climes during the Start-up Showcase Session: ‘IVCA x Sustainability Mafia Innovators Spotlight’ at the #GreenReturnsSummit 2024. It was an incredible opportunity to share how we’re building a robust climate finance infrastructure to mobilize capital toward high-quality, impactful climate solutions. The event’s agenda, focused on advancing the trillion-dollar climate action goals, was elevated by the presence of Shri Nitin Gadkari, who shared his visionary insights on building a sustainable future. It was a privilege to contribute to such meaningful discussions about bridging the climate-finance gap and driving action through innovation. A big thank you to the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) and The Sustainability Mafia for this platform, and to all the attendees who are as passionate about shaping a greener tomorrow. Together, we’re turning vision into reality! 🌱 #IVCA #ClimateFinance

A few weeks back, Oxfam reported that between $24 billion and $41 billion in climate finance disbursed by the World Bank over the past seven years remains unaccounted for, primarily due to inadequate record-keeping and limited transparency practices. This lack of transparency and traceability raises serious concerns about the integrity of climate initiatives, which has been one of the major hurdles slowing the adoption of climate solutions worldwide. To create real, lasting change, we must gain visibility into financial flows and the effectiveness of our investments. Traceability enables us to measure the impact of each rupee, dollar, or yen spent, ensuring that we learn and adapt as we move forward. Since Climes' inception three years ago, we have believed in the infinite leverage that comes with building traceable and transparent systems. By empowering all stakeholders to track the impact of their money and choice—we have built trust and cultivated confident climate champions across the value chain. We are committed to embedding traceability into all our future climate solutions as well. We look forward to empowering any brand or enterprise that wants to invest in climate solutions by showcasing that their contributions are making a real, measurable difference. Together, we can transform climate finance into a more transparent, traceable, and impactful sector. #Climes #TransparencyandTraceability #ClimateFinance

"It's easy to take the conventional route and think, 'Maybe we’ll get to sustainability later.' But that behaviour change is difficult and often doesn’t happen. It takes real conviction to build differently from the start." On The Voice of Gen-C, we had sat down with visionary entrepreneur Tanvi Bikhchandani, founder of Tamarind Chutney, who shared her journey of building a brand deeply rooted in sustainability. She highlighted the power of personal conviction—a passion that transcends profit and aligns with a larger purpose. In this conversation from two years ago, Anirudh Gupta, our founder and Tanvi reflected on the core values that unite purpose-driven brands across the world. Two years on, these values remain just as relevant to us at Climes and Tamarind Chutney as we continue to build sustainability-first businesses, demonstrating that planet, purpose, and profit aren’t just words—they’re a recipe for a resilient future. 🌱 Looking Ahead: As the world becomes increasingly conscious of its impact on the planet, it’s evident that sustainability-first brands are set to become the status quo/default choice, not the exception. The costs of delaying this shift are high—retrofitting an entire value chain for sustainability mid-growth is a challenge many brands may struggle to overcome. Listen to the full conversation on our podcast - The Voice of Gen-C: https://lnkd.in/ds_2idXw #TheVoiceOfGenC #Climes #Sustainability #ClimateAction #TamarindChutney #PurposeDriven #BrandsofFuture #Podcast

What if every piece of clothing you wear could contribute to a greener future? 🌍 Tamarind Chutney, one of our standout Gen-C brands, is turning that vision into reality. Known for their beautiful, ethically crafted garments, they go beyond style—they’re committed to reducing their environmental impact and ensuring transparency at every step. In partnership with Climes, Tamarind Chutney integrated the Climes API into their website, allowing customers to see the impact of their purchases and offset it on their behalf. Customers who opt-in can choose which carbon project Tamarind Chutney will finance in an interactive voting experience. Every contribution goes toward verified carbon avoidance and removal projects contributing to a greener future. This is a solid example of style meeting sustainability. Through our products like Climes API and LITE, D2C & fashion brands like Tamarind Chutney are able to seamlessly integrate sustainability into their customer experience, inviting buyers to join the climate action movement with every order – making it a community-driven approach. Founder Tanvi Bikhchandani shares, "At Tamarind Chutney, we had been searching for a way to offer our customers a transparent, carbon-neutral shopping experience. Climes stood out because it gives our customers the power to choose where their carbon credits go, aligning perfectly with our values of ethical and transparent business practices. We couldn’t be more excited about this partnership!" Together, we’re proving that fashion and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. With every purchase, we can take a step toward a greener future—one outfit at a time. #Climes #Sustainability #ClimateAction #TamarindChutney #PurposeDriven #BrandsOfFuture #SustainableFashion

Making climate action mainstream means simplifying its complexities for every stakeholder involved. We helped Varuna Group achieve this by providing an API that delivers real-time insights into shipment emissions—a seamless integration that transforms sustainability from a lofty goal into everyday practice. Using our carbon counter API, Varuna Group integrated the carbon footprint of their shipments directly into their existing dashboard. This Go Green Dashboard provides Varuna Group and its clients with real-time insights into their environmental impact, enabling more sustainable, data-driven decisions. Key benefits of our sustainable integration: 🌱 Effortless integration into existing systems, reducing overall costs and the time spent learning new software 🌱Real-time carbon emission insights, empowering greener decisions 🌱Historical data to identify patterns and shape long-term sustainability strategies By introducing sustainability into their operations, Varuna Group is helping clients move from awareness to action, demonstrating that effective climate solutions can be both—simple and impactful. 🔗 Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/gmp-G3jf #SustainabilityInLogistics #GreenSupplyChain #ClimateAction #Climes #BecomeaSustainabilityPartner

Sustainability starts with… ...visibility. In partnership with Climes, Varuna Group implemented an innovative carbon calculator to measure the environmental impact of their fleet, almost in real-time. This calculator also empowers their enterprise clients with insights into the carbon emissions of their shipments across India. The result? A ripple effect where their clients are already making smarter, greener choices like optimising routes to reduce emissions. This data-driven approach doesn’t just enable compliance reporting—it adds genuine value to Varuna Group’s clients by helping them track, measure, and to a certain extent, mitigate their carbon footprint. They have positioned themselves as a trusted sustainability partner for enterprises, driving greener choices in one part of their supply chain. 🌱To learn more about how Climes helped Varuna, read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/gmp-G3jf #SustainabilityInLogistics #GreenSupplyChain #ClimateAction #Climes #BecomeaSustainabilityPartner