NetZero Protocol

🚨 The Limits of Hedging: When Climate Risk Can’t Be Dodged Diversification has long been the investor’s best defence—spread the risk, hedge your bets, and sleep soundly. But what if a risk is so systemic that no amount of clever portfolio manoeuvring can escape it? Central banks and the Bank for International Settlements have been rather clear: climate risk isn’t just an environmental concern—it’s a financial stability issue. In the worst-case scenario, they warn, central banks may be called upon as “climate rescuers of last resort.” Not exactly in the job description. 🔎 Research from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership offers a sobering reality check: • If capital shifts away from high-carbon sectors, there may not be enough low-carbon assets to absorb the transition. • Roughly 50% of the potential losses in equity and fixed-income portfolios are “unhedgeable.” This raises an uncomfortable truth: ⚠️ Traditional risk mitigation strategies may not work as expected. ⚖️ Policy, technology, and sentiment are shifting faster than some balance sheets can adjust. 💡 The safest position? Not just hedging against risk, but actively reducing it. In other words, waiting for a last-minute escape hatch may not be a viable strategy. When a risk is unhedgeable, the only real solution is to confront it head-on. #ClimateRisk #ESG #SustainableFinance #NetZeroProtocol #FinancialStability

🚀 Exciting News: NetZero Protocol Joins EARSC! 🌍 We’re proud to announce that NetZero Protocol is now part of the European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC)! We’re excited to collaborate with EARSC’s network to drive sustainable finance innovation and shape the future of climate risk management. Stay tuned for more updates! #NetZeroProtocol #EARSC #ESG #SustainableFinance #ClimateResilience #AI #SatelliteData #ImpactInvesting

🌍 NetZero Protocol Joins Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme to India! 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳 Exciting opportunities are ahead as we embark on Innovate UK Urban System’s Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) to India! With sustainability at the heart of everything we do, we’re thrilled to explore collaborations in clean energy solutions, urban planning, and ESG innovation. As we prepare to visit Lucknow and Bengaluru, we look forward to connecting with Indian businesses, sharing insights, and driving impactful partnerships for a more sustainable future. Stay tuned as we bring updates from this transformative journey! 🚀 #NetZeroProtocol #GlobalInnovation #ESG #SustainableFinance #CleanEnergy #UrbanPlanning #IndiaUKCollaboration #GBIPIndia

🌟 Grateful to Have Participated in the Cosmic Capital Programme Pitch Event! 🌍 A huge thank you to SETsquared Partnership, the University of Surrey, and the UK Space Agency for marking the culmination of the Cosmic Capital Programme. It was an incredible opportunity to share NetZero Protocol’s vision with such an esteemed audience of investors and industry experts. NetZero Protocol combines AI-driven Quantitative and Language Models with real-world data to reveal the true sustainability impact of every investment, empowering financial institutions to make smarter, more impactful decisions. We’re deeply appreciative of the valuable feedback from investors like 24Haymarket , Boundary Capital Partners LLP, Deepbridge Capital, and ACF Investors, which will help us refine our proposition as we continue our journey to scale. Congratulations to all the innovative start-up's in the cohort—your work is shaping the future of space innovation and deep tech. 🚀 Here’s to a brighter, more sustainable future! 🌱 #NetZeroProtocol #SpaceInnovation #DeepTechInvestment #ESGInnovation #SustainableFinance #CosmicCapital #AI #SatelliteData

🌍 Net Zero: When the Rules of the Game Get a Little… Fuzzy Net zero CO2 emissions—sounds simple, right? Just balance the emissions coming in with the carbon going out. But here’s the twist: depending on who you ask, the “rules” can get very creative. It’s like a carbon accounting magic show, except instead of pulling rabbits out of hats, we’re pulling emissions reductions out of managed forests. Here’s the deal: The IPCC, the global referee of climate science, says CO2 removals must come from active human effort (e.g., planting trees, restoring wetlands). But some countries and companies? Oh, they’re sneaking passive removals into their scorecards—carbon absorbed naturally by forests or soil, just doing their thing. It’s like taking credit for your roommate cleaning the house when you were on the couch eating chips. 🔑 What’s the Problem with Passive Uptake? • It’s not extra effort! Nature was already absorbing that CO2 on autopilot. • If we start reclassifying more land as “managed” to boost the numbers, it’s like counting Monopoly money in your bank account—impressive on paper, but doesn’t pay the bills. • Oh, and there’s the whole risk of it backfiring. Natural carbon stocks (like forests) can re-release their stored CO2 thanks to wildfires, droughts, or the occasional planetary tantrum. Even oceans, aka “blue carbon,” face similar issues. Yes, they’re great at slurping up carbon, but counting them as a removal feels a bit like saying, “Don’t worry, the fish will handle it.” Spoiler: the fish are stressed too. 🔄 The Big Disconnect Global climate models are playing by one rulebook: no cheating with passive uptake. But countries and corporations? They’re flipping to a looser rulebook with more “flexible” definitions. If we keep this up, we could hit net zero on paper but still see global temperatures climbing faster than a thermometer on a sunny dashboard. The Takeaway: If we want net zero to actually stop global warming, we need to stop treating nature like our unpaid intern. Active removal means putting in the work—planting trees, restoring ecosystems, and maybe not cutting down the ones we already have (just a thought). Because honestly, if we don’t get serious about this, our “net zero” might as well come with a footnote: “Results may vary, warming not included.” Here is an excellent publication from leading scientists in the environment domain. https://lnkd.in/ew4ANbqm #NetZero #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ParisAgreement #ClimateHumour

🎉 Exciting News from NetZero Protocol! We are proud to announce our successful completion of the UK Space Agency Accelerator GovBridge Programme! 🚀 This milestone marks a step forward in our mission to drive innovation and sustainability. The programme, delivered by Exotopic, Entrepreneurial Spark and the UK Space Agency, equipped us with actionable insights, cutting-edge tools, and valuable connections. A big thank you to the organisers and everyone involved for the engaging discussions and networking opportunities. We’re excited to apply these frameworks to our initiatives and create meaningful impact. Let’s build a sustainable future together! 🌍✨ #Innovation #Sustainability #GovBridge #UKSpaceAgency #NetZeroProtocol #FutureFocused

As we close the chapter on another year, we reflect with gratitude on the partnerships, collaboration, and shared purpose that have defined our journey. Together, we have taken meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future, and for that, we are deeply thankful. This festive season is a time to celebrate progress, cherish connections, and renew our commitment to creating a better world. We extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyful holiday season and a New Year filled with promise, innovation, and shared success. Thank you for being an integral part of our story. Here’s to the exciting possibilities that await us all in 2025. With warm regards, The NetZero Protocol Team

We’re incredibly grateful to the investment and asset management community for your invaluable support and feedback on our Impact α prototype. Your insights have helped us refine how we approach Dynamic & Dual Materiality, predictive analytics, and environmental compliance. https://lnkd.in/g_XPMyR9 Together, we’re taking meaningful steps toward a more sustainable and impactful future by minimising ambiguity and risk. Thank you for being part of this journey—we couldn’t do it without your collaboration and vision. #SustainableFinance #ImpactAlpha #ESG #NetZeroProtocol #Innovation #Collaboration #Sustainability

We are delighted to announce LucisAI’s collaboration with Google for Startups. This partnership empowers us to tap into Google’s cutting-edge resources, enhancing our AI-driven solutions for Sustainable Investing decision-making. It’s a privilege to align with a global leader like Google, bringing new opportunities and innovations to the forefront. We look forward to driving transformative impacts together and are grateful for this incredible journey ahead. #AI #Sustainability #Innovation #Partnership #GoogleForStartups

🚀 Exciting Announcement! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Lucis AI by Netzero Protocol has officially joined the NVIDIA Inception Programme! 🎉 As we continue to drive cutting-edge solutions in sustainability intelligence for the financial services sector, this partnership with NVIDIA will empower Lucis AI to harness the power of advanced AI and machine learning technologies. Through this collaboration, we aim to provide even deeper insights for climate resilience investments, ESG reporting, and data-driven decision-making. This is a pivotal step in our mission to deliver real-world, actionable intelligence that transforms how financial institutions assess risk, strategize for sustainability, and create lasting impact. #AI #Fintech #NvidiaInception #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #LucisAI #NetzeroProtocol #FinancialServices #Innovation #ESG