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🌱 As I reflect on my journey in the investing space, one thing is clear: we all have a responsibility to support the transition toward a more sustainable future. While personal actions, like conscious consumption, are essential, empowering innovators and changemakers can further create lasting, systemic change. 👩💼 I had the privilege of participating as a mentor in Village Capital's Greentech LatAm 2024 program, an incredible initiative supporting startups that are creating sustainable solutions for the future of our region. 💡 These startups are transforming how we tackle environmental challenges by offering innovative solutions for a greener world. Learn more about this amazing initiative here: https://lnkd.in/etTH9q7Q #Sustainability #Impact #Greentech #LatAm

KarbonWise is a pioneering sustainability startup dedicated to guiding companies through their decarbonization journey. Specializing in comprehensive solutions, KarbonWise addresses critical challenges faced by enterprises, notably the complexities of measuring supply chain emissions and ensuring adherence to stringent reporting guidelines. #techvivaran #startupstories #karbonwise Read more about the startup here 👇

As launch rates soar, so does the urgency for sustainability in space. This report examines the growth of environmentally friendly fuels and the innovative startups driving change in the industry. Download your free copy today: https://ow.ly/BTfO50Ttt70 #Sustainability #TheSpaceReport

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In honor of World Environment Day, I want to leverage this platform to spark a conversation on sustainability within the startup ecosystem. As we advise early-stage ventures on growth and investment, integrating sustainable practices is not just a trend but a strategic imperative. Here's why: - Consumers are increasingly making purchasing decisions based on a company's environmental impact. Sustainable practices resonate with a growing market segment. - A commitment to sustainability strengthens your brand image, attracting both eco-conscious consumers and responsible investors who prioritize ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors. - Implementing sustainable practices often leads to operational efficiencies and cost savings in areas like energy consumption and waste management. So, how can startups embrace sustainability? Here are a few actionable steps to consider: - Identify your environmental impact: Analyze your operations to understand your footprint. - Focus on resource efficiency: Implement practices to reduce energy consumption, water usage, and waste generation. - Embrace the circular economy: Explore ways to reuse, recycle, or upcycle materials within your production process. At Samvedanam Consulting, we're committed to supporting startups that prioritize a sustainable future. We encourage founders to consider environmental impact alongside growth strategies. Let's use this World Environment Day as a springboard for action! Share your thoughts and initiatives related to sustainability in the comments below. Let's build a future where innovation thrives alongside environmental responsibility. #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #Startups #ESG #GreenBusiness

While #businesses often struggle to reconcile #innovation with #sustainability, startups are proving that these two elements can form a powerful alliance, showcasing innovative solutions that not only drive environmental progress but also foster business success in the long term. Ultimately, embracing innovation as a cornerstone of sustainability efforts is not just desirable but necessary for navigating the complex challenges of our times. https://lnkd.in/gC8qyCik

⚫ 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒆𝒄𝒐 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 ? 𝑰𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔? 💸 Over 80% of investors considering ESG factors in their decision-making process. ☘ 92% of consumers say they're more likely to trust brands that are environmentally or socially conscious. ☘ 87% of consumers would buy a product with a social and environmental benefit if given the opportunity. 💸 Businesses that enroll in community solar can save around 10% on their monthly electric bills. ☘ The eco-business industry is rapidly growing, with 57% of new companies being environmentally-focused startups. 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨-𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 GreenSignature 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝.

🌱Collaborations between corporations and Nature-tech providers 🌍 Ever wondered how nature-tech providers ensure their products make a real impact in the market? 💡 In the world of sustainability, the game changes, and collaborations between corporations and tech companies become crucial. In my own experience as a Sr Product Manager in a sustainable-tech startup, I faced the challenge of determining if there was a genuine opportunity for the business to launch a product for Net Zero.  Despite the trending nature of the topic (It happened around 2021), a thorough analysis revealed limited real needs among institutions. So, here's where the power of collaboration kicked in! 🤝 I decided to teaming up with a leading asset management firm in #Europe, we embarked on a journey to co-develop a product aligned with their commitment to the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (#NZAMi). This win-win approach not only ensured a market fit for our product but also provided them with a tool to set accurate baselines, inform targets, and track performance over time. The lesson here? In the realm of nature-tech, where trends like Biodiversity dominate conversations, it's crucial for startups to distinguish between a trending topic and a genuine need. Avoid the pitfalls of investing millions in a product that might not find its place in the market by partnering with corporations and institutions. Collaborative development not only validates your product but also ensures it meets the real needs of the market. The reason for the partnership - to ensure that the product solves a real need or use case. 🌿 Let's build a sustainable future together! #naturetech #collaborationforchange #sustainabilityjourney #nature #netzero #startupgrowth #naturetechproviders #sustainability

Sustainability startups are driving innovation in the fight to achieve carbon-neutral goals. Here's what we can expect in 2024. 👏

The Traceability for Circularity Challenge is now live on UpLink! To reduce waste, the world needs more #data on the materials we use. Do you have a solution? Circularise is an ecosystem partner and a core member of the UpLink Innovation Ecosystem, driving the entrepreneur revolution alongside the World Economic Forum. We are looking for early-stage start-ups from across different sectors and industries to help drive the #circulareconomy. 👉 Submit your innovation for the chance to join our network of key partners and gain access to visibility opportunities and connections that can help your business scale: https://wef.ch/3UzjzAn #circulareconomy #traceability #circularity #innovation #startup UpLink - World Economic Forum Accenture GIB Asset Management Gobi Partners H&M Foundation HSBC University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School