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« What Wallonia has done in #biotech in 20 years, we're going to duplicate in #cleantech » says Fabrice BRION, CEO of I-care Group, one of the flagships of the Southern Belgium new industry 🇧🇪 . « But we no longer have the time to wait 20 years to become a global leader in this field. So we're going to do it in ten years. That's the challenge, and Wallonia has the assets to succeed. It has already attracted players like Holcim and Heidelberg Materials, who are investing over €1 billion in their cement plants to make them the first carbon-free plants in their group. » In January 2024, the Government of the Walloon Region announced the final selection of projects to be co-financed by Europe and the Walloon Region under the Just Transition Fund: this decision opens the door to the first concrete achievements of the future District-Cleantech ecosystem in Belgium 🇧🇪 . « Creating tomorrow's industry on the ruins of yesterday's » is the credo of the District Cleantech project, which is being developed on some forty hectares of the former Carsid site in #Charleroi, one of the two industrial hubs of Wallonia. It will focus on three areas (energy transition, sustainable construction and circularity), which will include companies of all sizes, incubating start-ups, research centres and training. ‘The ambition is to create an entire ecosystem,’ explained Marc Van Den Neste, director of the District Cleantech, and Past CTO AGC Glass Europe during the last CleanTech seminar in London 🇬🇧 with Cambridge Cleantech, GreenWin. 56 companies have already joined us in this ambition, including some very large ones such as Carmeuse and AGC Group. 24 projects have been selected for our region, and the total value of the approved projects amounts to €101 million. 40 hectares of industrial wasteland will be converted into a production park on the "Porte Ouest" site, where 17,400 m² of former industrial buildings will be renovated. Completion is scheduled before the end of 2029. The Cleantech ecosystem to be created, an economic and innovation hub to accelerate the transition of businesses in Charleroi Metropole, will be an incubation, innovation and training platform focusing on the energy transition, sustainable renovation and the circularity of materials. It will be open to businesses, start-ups, research centres and training providers. The collaboration with our british partners in the climate transition become crucial. Welcome in the green Wallonia ! Curious about the District Cleantech ? Contact our business and trade office in London AWEX UK Wallonia Export & Investment Agency Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) Wallonia-Brussels in the United Kingdom Wallonie Entreprendre

Here’s a roundup of climate funding news to power your day! ⚡🌱 🔋 Infinium raises $1.1B in Sacramento, led by Brookfield, to scale its e-fuels production and drive the future of aviation and transportation. ✈️ In Hollister, CA, ZeroAvia secures $34M from Scottish National Investment Bank, American Airlines, and IAG to advance hydrogen-powered electric planes. ⚡ Fuse Energy Technologies Inc in San Leandro, CA, captures $32M from Buckley Ventures, Tamarack Global, and Bracket Capital to push the limits of fusion energy technology. 🌱 Munich-based Reverion raises $62M, led by Energy Impact Partners, to revolutionize biogas power plants with its fuel cell technology. 🌍 Formo secures $61M in Berlin, backed by EQT Ventures and Elevat3 Capital, to develop animal-free cheese and bring sustainable food alternatives to the masses. 🚢 Paris-based Elum Energy raises $14M from Energize Capital and Alter Equity to scale energy management systems for renewable energy projects. 📦 Dharaksha Ecosolutions in New Delhi secures $3M from Avaana Capital and US India EV Angels to lead the way in biodegradable packaging solutions. 💧 London-based Puraffinity lands $9M from BGF, HG Ventures, and Octopus Ventures to innovate smart materials for wastewater treatment and improve global water sustainability. 🌿 NOVAMEAT in Barcelona raises $19M, led by Forbion and Sofinnova Partners, to expand its 3D-printed plant-based meat business. Check out Climatebase Weekly for more insights into climate funding and innovation news. #climate #climatetech #fundingnews #sustainability #innovation

𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗮 | 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟰-𝟭𝟱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬: 𝗡𝗘𝗧 𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 & 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 Manuel Melo, Innovation Manager for the Hub Azul Portugal network and a key figure within the Fórum Oceano - Portugal Blue Economy Cluster, took the stage to delve deeper into the sustainable future of maritime operations. 🌱 Insightful Presentation: "The Critical Role of Ports and Harbours in Developing the Provision of Green Energy to Ship/Boat Operators" Manuel Melo expertise shone through as he navigated the complexities of integrating green energy solutions within ports and harbours. His presentation tackled pivotal areas: 🌊 Future Directions: Assessing renewable energy prospects for ships and boats, highlighting emerging trends and innovations. 🌊 emphasizing the importance of alignment with sustainability goals. 🌊 Collaboration Challenges: Addressing the hurdles in forging effective cooperation among stakeholders, with practical insights on overcoming these obstacles to build a cohesive green energy infrastructure.

I don't know how often the results from a project fundet by Innovation Fund Denmark is presented to somebody from the White House in Washington DC. But that was exactly what Nils Høgsted, Danmarks Miljøportal did today. The meeting was convened with senior staff from the Environmental Quality Council from the White House in connection with the effort to speed up the permitting process related to the Inflation Reduction Act, where the US will spend hundreds of billions of dollars to transition to renewables. An efficient permitting process is key to this. The results from Denmark where the process approach from cBrain and the data approach from DREAMS was presented led one of the staff to comment. If you show this to Congress this is what they want. It is going to be interesting to see if we can find a way to ingest the Danish experience into the ongoing effort in the US. It could potentially have a huge impact on closing the timegap towards meeting the Paris Agreement and save the economy billions of dollars. Børge Lindberg, Innovation Fund Denmark Jens Ulrik Jensen NIRAS, Peter F. Sørensen, Ramboll,  Ulf Kjellerup, Jun Philip Kamata, COWI, , Ramboll,  Mikkel Søgaard, Danish Energy Agency, Niels Bjørkbom, Miljøstyrelsen Thomas Ravn, Miljøministeriet, Gabriel Gulis, Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark,  Peter Axel Nielsen, Aalborg University, Morten Thomsen,  Martin Strandbygaard, Globeteam, Michael Rangstrup, Rangstrup It Vietnam, Dorthe Holme, Karl Rasmus Sveding, Danmarks Miljøportal, Carina Jensen, Isabelle Fischer Fuentes, Lone Kørnøv, Ivar Lyhne, Aalborg University

Looking to invest in #GreenTech or expand your business to #Poland? 🌱 I recently attended a webinar about the latest sustainable developments in my homeland, Poland, and found the presentations by Agnieszka Sznyk PhD and Wojciech Nawrocki truly insightful: ❇ The six core areas where sustainable development through GreenTech integration is crucial: - #Construction: Green and sustainable development is vital, since the building environment has the largest material and carbon footprint. The Circle Economy #CircularityGapReport shows that only 10.2% of used resources are cycled back into the economy ❗ With a circular building economy, Poland can cut its material consumption by roughly 40%, with more than half of this reduction achievable through creating a circular built environment. - #BioEconomy and #FoodSector, #Mobility, #Manufacturing - #Energy: Nearly half of the current programs by the National Environment Protection Fund in Poland are related to energy transformation, which is not only an economic and climate issue but also a matter of #nationalsecurity. ❇ In the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Green Transformation takes up 46.6% and Digitalization 21.36% of investments, with the green transformation of cities being one of the largest investment areas at 12.5 billion PLN. 🆘 #DataCollection and #DataManagement is a recurring challenge and one of the main obstacles in transforming Polish cities. 📢 The #HotTopics for the coming years (and great opportunities for international companies to offer solutions and services to Poland) are: 1. Data Collection and Management 2. Platforms of Cooperation for Smart Cities 3. Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) 4. Urban Transport Management Systems 5. Smart Grids and Energy Storage 6. Renewable Energy Supply 💡 Additionally, there is a great opportunity for investors interested in #Biogas plants (up to 1 megawatt) due to the favorable subsidies and grant system. If you are interested in obtaining subsidies for green investments, renewable energy, and cogeneration in Poland, Wojciech Nawrocki from METROPOLIS Doradztwo Gospodarcze is the right partner for you. For insights on Business Development in Poland, contact Heinz Pascher, who can also consult you in Polish or German 🙂 With any other questions you can contact Christian Lassnig / ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Poland. Thank you, Michael Ecker & ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH, for organizing and hosting this insightful webinar!

Today, CIÉ - Córas Iompair Éireann publishes its 2023 Annual Report and Sustainability Review. I am extremely proud of all that the Group achieved in 2023.  Highlights include - A record 300m passenger journeys, an increase of 21% - Profit of €10.7m - Capital investment of €382m The Group’s Sustainability Review demonstrates how we've made significant strides in reducing our #carbonfootprint, enhancing #energyefficiency, and promoting #circularity across our operations including; - Introduction of #biofuels and integration of #renewable energy sources - Measures to boost energy efficiency - Transitioning our fleets towards zero-emission vehicles in partnership with the National Transport Authority All of this would not have been possible without our 11,000 strong workforce across Dublin Bus (Bus Átha Cliath), Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail and CIE Tours https://www.cie.ie/en-ie/

🌟 Unveiling Top 3 Benefits of Garo 's #FlareGasRecovery Solutions 🌟 1️⃣ Sustainable Impact: #Garo's innovative #flaregasrecovery systems are designed to capture and repurpose waste gas that would otherwise be flared into the atmosphere. This reduces harmful emissions and also aligns with global sustainability goals, making a positive environmental impact. 2️⃣ Economic Efficiency: by converting #flaregas into valuable resources, companies can unlock additional revenue streams. Garo 's technology ensures that every cubic meter of recovered gas can be effectively utilized, turning a waste product into a profit center. 3️⃣ Operational Excellence: Garo 's solutions are engineered for reliability and efficiency. Implementing these systems can lead to a significant reduction in operational risks and maintenance costs, while also enhancing the overall safety of the facility. Embrace the future of energy with Garo 's #flaregasrecovery – where innovation meets sustainability and profitability. Click here and discover Garo #flaregasrecovery solutions: https://lnkd.in/dAEfftmW #Garo #flaregasrecovery #flaregas #gasflaring #Sustainability #FlareGasRecovery 

Our Renewed Sustainable Development Goals 🌱 Since 2020, Tammer has focused on five of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, in the light of the growing focus on sustainability matters, we have added a fresh goal: Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7). In 2022, purchased electricity accounted for 10% of Tammer's carbon footprint. As a manufacturing company, we recognize that energy topic is critical to focus on. By closely monitoring our energy consumption and transitioning to renewable sources, we aim to make a significant impact in reducing our impact to environment. At Tammer, we believe that companies play a crucial role in shaping Estonia's future, both environmentally and economically. Our mission includes not just creating jobs and goods, but also ensuring that our actions help to make a positive impact on both the community and the planet. We understand the importance of partnerships in achieving our goals. That's why we're committed to working with diverse stakeholders, aligning our actions with the UN SDGs. Though we support all 17 goals, we've chosen six to prioritize for maximum impact. “Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” - Gro Harlem Brundtland #SDG #sustainability #carbonfootprint #greenenergy

Åbo Akademi University, Rauma Marine Constructions Oy (RMC), Viking Line, and Kempower have created one of the world’s first green maritime corridors between Turku and Stockholm! 🌊 The corridor was created through the innovation project Decatrip, which began in 2022. The project has investigated the technology needed to modernize Viking Line’s vessels and retrofit them with batteries to reduce fuel consumption and methane emissions. 🔋 – The Decatrip project proved that sustainable shipping using renewable fuels is feasible, but you need to consider the whole business case and involve both technology providers and end customers. By doing so it was possible to create the world’s first Green Maritime Corridor, says Magnus Gustafsson, Research Director at the Laboratory of Industrial Management at ÅAU. 🚢 #greenshipping #maritimecorridor

🚗 Investment Project Alert: Driving the Future 🌐 As the electric vehicle (EV) revolution gains momentum, the need for accessible travel on every road becomes more pronounced. EV drivers currently face limitations when venturing beyond major cities due to the lack of charging stations. 🪫 🔌 In response to this, Zero Carbon Charge has been pioneering the development of a nationwide intercity rapid electric car charging network, a project designed to be 100% off the grid, independent of Eskom, and environmentally sustainable. ☀️ Their innovative approach integrates green technologies, primarily relying on solar power supplemented by green hydrogen generators. With approximately 100 sites in various stages of land approval and hundreds more in the pipeline, this strategic expansion aims to redefine the EV landscape, making long-distance travel a seamless and eco-friendly experience for all. Want to know more? Meet Larissa Venter who will be pitching the project at Africa's Green Economy Summit, on 21-23 February 2024 in Cape Town 🌊⚡ If you're interested in learning more about Zero Carbon Charge register for the summit: https://bit.ly/3S6qeCH 🚀If you're a project owner looking to have your venture featured on our Project Directory, get in touch with us: https://bit.ly/456MoHW