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Back to our roots. After the insanity of the last year hosting large community dinners around the world, and starting the year hosting an event at Goals House Davos we decided to go back to where it all began. Round a kitchen table. When a few Fin-Erth community members said that they were in London from different places around the world, we pulled together a last-minute small dinner, complete with Lebanese takeout (Serena still can’t cook!), 10 ‘GSD’ women who are unlocking climate solutions, in different verticals.  We realise that it's easy to lose connection with the people in our community when building something which is scaling so quickly and across the world. Last week's dinner was a reminder of the magic of just putting good people in the room, of curation, of breaking down silos, of probing the right questions. A reminder that the importance of building trust in the room, not the virtual room cannot be overstated. Combining a mix of two of our Fin-Erth Awardees, with women we had met at Davos, at COP29, adding in new members having been introduced by other members: it really filled our hearts to be back in a small intimate conversation; hearing their challenges, connecting the dots to try to move things forward. Thank you to you all for taking the time out of your busy London schedules. As Gabrielle Walker said at the end of the dinner: “When people say that no one is coming to save us I hear these stories and solutions you are all working on and realize THIS is the calvary and they are not over the hill, they are already here.” People are the solution. (Although maybe we can get better at selfie taking ;) ) Carrie Harris Stella Buhrer Gabrielle Walker Olivia Azadegan Sarah Dimson-Tararuj Daniela V. Fernandez Ina Hoxha (Zaloshnja) Natalia Moudrak Sophie Lambin 🪁 #finerth #communitynotconference

Shining a spotlight on the incredible women DOING the work, and unlocking solutions took Fin-Erth to WEF Davos this week. In the inspiring surroundings of Goals House, we hosted a Solutions and Optimism breakfast to uplift the 2024 Fin-Erth Women in Climate Awardees alongside Salesforce and Project17. This moment allowed eight of our awardees attending this year’s Davos meeting to share more about their work in climate and the solutions they are unlocking. A consistent topic across the week was the large number of discussions centered on trust; how hard it is to build and its pivotal role to moving complex solutions forward. We know that trust is built in the room and, for us, that’s why forums like this matter. Providing the space for our awardees to gather in real life is a first step in our vision to support these incredible doers. Congratulations again to: * Carrie Harris at British Airways Hard to abate * Vian Sharif at NatureAlpha FNZ Group Natural Capital and Biodiversity * Sian Sutherland at A Plastic Planet FMCG/CPG * Natalia Dorfman at Kita Insurance * Kirsten Dunlop at Climate-KIC Real Estate & The Built Enviroment * Irina Gorbounova at ArcelorMittal Hard to Abate * Tanja Havemann at Clarmondial AG Food & Ag * Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM at FSD Africa Natural Capital and Biodiversity We all know it takes a community to unlock solutions.  Thank you Bianca Williams Naomi Morenzoni from Salesforce Gail Gallie, Amy Bryson Rosie Hurwitz Jon Hales and the team at Project17, the entire Goals House Team Sherifa Dibba for supporting the WEF Davos Uplift event. Than you to our core sponspors on the awards MSCI Sustainability Institute, L'Oréal, S2G Investments Checkout the full list of incredible winners: https://lnkd.in/gPqjfqAC 🌎 #unlockingsolutions #finerthawards #davos #wef2025

The 2024 Fin-Erth 101 Women in Climate Awards – List now live 🌏 https://lnkd.in/gPqjfqAC 🌍 We are excited to shine a spotlight on the incredible 101 women from around the world who are brilliantly working to unlock climate and sustainability solutions. From large corporations to asset managers, from scaleups to financiers - these women are getting on with the job. Unlocking climate solutions in any and every way they see fit. Yes, progress feels too slow. Yes, the frustrations are clear. But what this list demonstrates—and what we hope it inspires—is a sense of optimism and belief in the potential for change. We asked you, the climate community, to nominate those who you know are going above and beyond to unlock solutions. We received almost 600 nominations from 45 different countries. And this is just year 1. What we now know from having spent weeks going through all the nominations is that the rise of action is here. From the outside, you might not be seeing it. From the inside, you might be frustrated as hell. BUT, these women are demonstrating that the foundational steps for meaningful transformation are in place. That the groundswell of climate-doers is growing. The determination, selflessness and sheer effort we saw across ALL the nominations was astounding and something we want to recognize here. This is not a list of winners, it is our attempt to recognize some exceptional women who truly represent the action going on across the globe. Together let's support and uplift the women recognised in 2024. Thank you to our sponsors L'Oréal, S2G Ventures and MSCI Sustainability Institute Thank you to those behind the scenes who have been supporting us, especially Gail Gallie. Thank you to all of our nominating partners.  2025 nominations will open in September. We are already excited. 🌏 https://lnkd.in/gPqjfqAC 🌍 #finerthawards #unlockingsolutions Patrick Keogh Serena O. Ana Kljuic Tonya Bakritzes Linda-Eling Lee Caitlin Williams Lyndsey Calder Mathias Wikström Gaia De Battista Shyla Raghav Lisa Winning Romano Casellini Agnes B. Lucy Almond Flavia Howard Aaron Kinnari Lamé Verre Lizzy Coad Starlene Sharma Bianca Pitt Mamta Borgoyary Johanna Salem Stephanie Asgill Christine Goppel Bianca Williams Louisa Tholstrup Nairobi Climate Network Only One SHE Changes Climate Project Dandelion UNICEF Innovation Eleonora G. The Earthshot Prize Dr Julia Stamm Maya Chandrasekaran Allison Myers

🌎 Just a few days to go before we announce the 2024 Fin-Erth Women in Climate Awards 🌎 Seeing the nominations flow in has left us at Fin-Erth both in awe and astounded by the sheer number and quality we received in this inaugural year. It has left us feeling more optimistic about our planet's future. The breadth, depth and originality of the nominations have left us astounded. We started the Awards because we wanted to celebrate the amazing women working so tirelessly to unlock climate solutions worldwide; to celebrate the unsung heroes. As one nominator said “There are no big names without the missing middle behind the scenes.” With so many negative headlines and high-level policy setbacks, seeing the wood from the trees can be hard. We had a feeling we were not the only ones who felt like this and the level of support and enthusiasm we have received from the climate community for the awards has confirmed our instincts. We have been painstakingly going through all the nominations, creating shortlists for each category, consulting with nominators as well as those working across the sectors, sponsors, and nominating partners. It feels so mundane and ’tired’ to say that it has been a very difficult decision to pick the 101 women to highlight this year. But truly this is the case. This is not a list of ‘winners’. Together let's support and uplift the women recognised in 2024. We are excited to share the list with you in the coming days ... Thank you to our category sponsors: L'Oréal S2G Ventures MSCI Sustainability Institute #finerthawards #unlockingcapital #climatesolutions #womeninclimate Gail Gallie Patrick Keogh Serena O. Mathias Wikström Jessica Murphy Tonya Bakritzes Ana Kljuic Caitlin Williams Linda-Eling Lee Lyndsey Calder

For us, our Fin-Erth + MSCI Inc. dinner during COP29 was a much needed reminder that trust happens when smart people come together. A reminder that we should celebrate those challenging the status quo, those determined to push their organisations forward with action. During a year of COPs and negotiations which have ended in disappointment for so many, evenings like this one bring hope. Hope that when great people make such enormous effort to travel to these global moments – training their whole lives like Olympians with the single goal of driving change – that change can, in fact, happen. Running multiple marathons to make a difference. For us, that's the very best of humanity and worth celebrating. Lyndsey Calder Caitlin Williams Linda-Eling Lee Jasmine Mehta Oliver Marchand Naomi English Serena O. Patrick Keogh Mandi McReynolds Johanna Salem Olivia Azadegan Noora AlAmer Carlotta Saporito Leslie Labruto #unlockingsolutions

There's nothing quite like a packed room of some of the smartest women in finance, business, and climate to warm the heart and lift the spirits. We're hoping these photos from the Fin-Erth + MSCI Inc. Unlocking Solutions dinner during #COP29 paint a vivid picture, that words won't match. With attendees representing over 25 different countries and working across a variety of climate verticals, we are proud to be breaking down silos, focusing on solutions and giving these incredible women the space to network and build trust. The feedback from those attending says it best: 🌍️ "Truly one of the best moments of COP for me. It was refreshing to be surrounded by so many women working for climate and inspiring to see their willingness to help each other" Solange Harpham 🌍️ "I had some thought-provoking conversations with women I don't come across on a day-to-day basis who are doing amazing work - from climate scientists to carbon removal entrepreneurs to academics. Each brought a new perspective on the interconnected roles we all play in advancing climate solutions and I look forward to seeing where these connections can go." Jennifer Bell 🌍️ "This was the best women's networking experience I have ever had" Dr. Döne Yalçın Thank you to our partner MSCI for once again supporting Fin-Erth during COP and caring so passionately about the power of putting women in the room. In particular Linda-Eling Lee, Caitlin Williams, Lyndsey Calder, Jasmine Mehta and Melanie Blanco. And to Oliver Marchand for stepping in to help with the welcome registration (and running the taxi rank!) We know there are so many competing events at any given time during COP so thank you to all of you amazing women who showed up. Onwards! #unlockingsolutions #finerth #womeninclimate Patrick Keogh Serena O.

Baku and COP29 Azerbaijan here we come. As Margaret Mead says so brilliantly: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." With this being labelled as the finance COP, we are excited to host our annual COP dinner with MSCI Inc. bringing together the leading women in climate, business and finance on Finance Day. We know there has been a lot of talk about whether or not people are going to COP29 for various valid reasons. While it is easy to get caught up in this discourse, at Fin-Erth we believe that being in the room matters. These moments enable humans to learn from each other, explore deal flow and create connections. These moments encourage collaboration and can inspire action. These moments are where solutions unlock. For us, it is about the consistency of showing up. Margaret Mead reminds us that it's not the group size that matters, it's the output. We are excited to see those coming to COP, building trust and keeping humanity front and centre. Serena O. Patrick Keogh Naomi English Caitlin Williams Lyndsey Calder Linda-Eling Lee Jasmine Mehta MSCI Sustainability Institute #finerth #unlockingsolutions #cop29 #womeninclimate

Last call for nominations to the Fin-Erth Women in Climate Awards. Have you done all of your nominations yet? With just 1 day left to nominate for the Fin-Erth Awards, we want to say THANK YOU to all of the incredible climate community who have gotten behind these awards - keep going ;)  Its been extremely heartwarming to see the business and climate community understand the importance of these awards and that we need to raise up the women who are getting on and doing the work. A special thank you once again to L'Oréal , S2G Ventures and @MSCI Sustainability Institute for showing the true spirit of what drives the Fin-Erth awards: leadership, kindness and just getting on with the job.... Seeing all the nominations flow in has given us such a sense of optimism for the future. What these nominations are showing us is that solutions are being unlocked, and that there is this army of brilliant women just getting on with the job. We are excited to see more nominations come in over the last 24 hours.... Reminder - ANYONE can nominate but it has to be today - deadline midnight... 🌎 https://lnkd.in/eqMwM3r7 🌎 #finerthawards #unlockingsolutions #womeninclimate #womeninsustainability #communitynotconference Patrick Keogh Gail Gallie Jessica Murphy Tonya Bakritzes Mathias Wikström Linda-Eling Lee Caitlin Williams Ana Kljuic Lucy Stone Lyndsey Calder Gaia De Battista Anthony Millet Anthony Hobley Stephanie Gabrielle Betts (Pinson) Dr Anino Emuwa Priya Shah Delta40 Venture Studio Sean Davies Dr Julia Stamm Mamta Borgoyary Amber Nuttall Dr. Marta Ra Marta Krupinska Women In Carbon Aaron Kinnari Candice Lo Only One Flavia Howard Starlene Sharma Carr, Polly Michelle Li

With just 5 days left to nominate for the Fin-Erth Women in Climate Awards, we wanted to share a few quotes from some of our sponsors and nominating partners to remind you all WHY these awards recognizing and supporting women in business, finance and innovation are so important. "The representation of women founders in India is generally low, and within the climate sector, it's almost negligible. We are deeply committed to changing this narrative by actively supporting initiatives that empower and elevate female founders and leaders in the climate space and so are proud to be a nominating partner for the Fin-Erth Women in Climate Awards" Saksham B. Priya Shah The Sustainability Mafia "At Nairobi Climate Network, we see firsthand that while women-led businesses make up a significant portion of our membership, there are still critical barriers when it comes to recognition and support. As a nominating partner for the Fin-Erth Climate Awards, we are committed to shining a spotlight on the exceptional work of female founders and women-led initiatives within our network. These awards provide a platform to empower and elevate their contributions, ensuring that the women who are driving climate solutions receive the recognition and support they deserve to continue making an impact." Nairobi Climate Network Flavia Howard "Africa is on the front lines of the climate crisis, and the leadership of women in this space is crucial for driving sustainable solutions that resonate globally. At Women Who Build Africa, we are proud to support the Fin-Erth Women in Climate Awards, which highlight the powerful role women play in addressing the climate crisis. Our community is composed of trailblazing founders who are creating impactful solutions, operators who are executing these visions, and investors who believe in the future of African-led climate initiatives. Together, we are committed to amplifying the voices and impact of African women on the global stage." Women Who Build Africa "Supporting The Fin-Erth Climate Awards is deeply meaningful to us because we know firsthand the incredible impact that women can have when they step up to address climate challenges. Around the globe, women in business and finance are creating innovative solutions and pushing boundaries to build a more sustainable world. Yet, too often, their contributions go unnoticed. — Christine Amour-Levar Helena Wasserman Investors for Climate "Celebrating women pioneers in mining is about more than recognition—it's about acknowledging the groundbreaking innovations they bring to a traditionally male-dominated industry. The Fin-Erth Women in Climate Awards will only enhance this narrative and push the needle towards a more sustainable future.” Prospect Innovation Donna Kitsos Vivek Salgaocar Now together let's identify and shine a spotlight on the women from across the world who deserve the recognition! 🌎 Nominate Here: https://lnkd.in/eqMwM3r7

The 'Missing Middle': Why We Need Another Awards Programme Our Awards focus on what we internally call ‘the missing middle’. When we were identifying women to invite to our COP28 dinner, we started looking at the different climate and sustainability awards out there for inspiration, and we noticed a few things… A glaring gap. It wasn’t really a glaring gender gap because we believe most awards programmes have done a fantastic job of ensuring gender diversity. What was missing for us was the cohort of women getting the work done often in unglamorous but mission-critical sectors. The women behind the scenes who were not speaking on every panel; those who aren't celebrities or high-profile politicians. The women who are, in fact, crunching the data to ensure a bank can deploy capital to an energy transition project, the women who are battling boards every single day to ensure sustainability remains on the agenda, the women innovating in large companies enabling a solution to come to fruition and making their company one step closer to net-zero, or the tenacious women building companies to solve a specific climate problem. This awards programme is for them. The ‘worker-she’s’ who are not often recognised publicly for their incredible contribution to unlocking climate solutions and whose work is creating change at scale. We visualise it as following the shape of a standard deviation graph… On one side you have the grass roots activists who do amazing work (we internally call them the early adopters) and on the other side there are ‘the big names,’ often household names, - those who get air time for their contribution. But the honest truth is: we need everyone. The Fin-Erth Awards are for the those in the middle. Without their graft, determination and resilience, we believe that very little of the positive progress being made would happen. So… a call to nominate. Who are the women you know who are getting the work done? Who are the women you work with, collaborate with, admire who are using business and finance to help move us towards a better climate future? Who are the women in big corporates who are not getting the recognition they deserve? Nominate them now! https://lnkd.in/eqMwM3r7 #finerthawards #unlockingsolutions #finerth #womeninclimate