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🌟 Exciting Kick-off Meeting for the COMMIT Project in Glasgow! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that the Low-Carbon SME Development and Transition (COMMIT) project has officially kicked off with a dynamic meeting held in Glasgow earlier this week. 🤝 Collaboration in Action: Our diverse consortium, including partners from Slovenia, the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Bulgaria, Norway, and Greece, along with expert and policy authorities, came together to lay the groundwork for our ambitious journey towards supporting SMEs in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. 🌱 Setting the Course: The meeting was marked by insightful discussions, collaborative brainstorming, and strategic planning sessions. We are geared up and ready to delve into the project's four key areas: information/knowledge, innovation/technology, finance, and skills. 🔗 Special Highlights: * SUII Workshop: We attended the Scottish Universities Insight Institute Workshop, "'Getting things done: Policy Implementation and Evidencing Change in Low Carbon Projects", gaining valuable insights into effective policy implementation in low-carbon initiatives. * Project Visit: We had the opportunity to visit the impressive Whitelee Wind Farm, witnessing sustainable energy production firsthand under bright sunshine. * Networking Dinner: The day concluded with a delightful dinner at The Barony Hall, strengthening community partnerships among the COMMIT project team members. 🔗 Join Us on This Exciting Journey: As we embark on this transformative mission, we invite you to stay tuned for updates, insights, and milestones from the COMMIT project. Together, we can make a significant impact on fostering sustainable entrepreneurship and driving the industrial transition towards a greener future. #COMMITProject #KickoffMeeting #LowCarbonEconomy #SustainableEntrepreneurship #IndustrialTransition #InterregEurope

Canada can play a vital role in the global path to a net zero. But to become a world-class cleantech leader, our ventures need support expanding into global markets. This gives them access to larger markets, accelerates innovation, and addresses global climate challenges with made-in-Canada innovation. We’ve teamed up with National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada IRAP to help ventures… ✔️ Build a strategy to enter new markets ✔️ Work with experienced partners ✔️ Fast track their access to export markets 💰 Plus, give them a chance at up to $50,000 in funding. Apply for the Cleantech International Co-Innovation Action Plan (ICAP): https://hubs.la/Q02qqyMx0

🌏🏗️ Looking forward to sharing the story of Team for the Planet, its unique model and some of the innovations ! 🗓️ Thursday 24 October, 5:30pm 📍 The University of Auckland (22 Symonds Street) ➡️ Registration link: see in comments Thanks to Mohamed Elsayed MInstD, FCIOB ,PMP,RMP, Dr Faiz Rasool, The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Project Management Institute (PMI) Teams for organising this event, and inviting me to speak. At this event I will share the story of how Team for the Planet started and the development of its unique model, becoming in few years the largest citizen and corporate crowd funding in Europe for decarbonisation of the global economy. I will notably talk about how entrepreneurs and citizen are addressing #ClimateChange to reduce green house gas (#GHG) emissions. I will focus on the #Building and #Energy sectors, by sharing some of the low tech and high tech innovations and solutions developed by some of the startups and companies where Team for the Planet is a share holder. ❓Curious about #TeamForThePlanet❓ Team for the Planet (#TFTP) is a not-for-profit organisation raising $1 Billion to finance 100 companies who reduce Green House Gas (#GHG) emissions on a global scale. Through the power of collective actions, Team for the Planet is rolling out 100 #OpenSource #innovations capable of massively #decarbonizing the economy. So far, NZ$55 million have been raised globally, 14 companies have been financed (on the 1,500 innovations assessed), and 120,000 shareholders have joined, here in Aotearoa #NewZealand 🇳🇿 and in 100 other countries.The other good news ? It is possible to become shareholder of TFTP from €1/$1 only, the price of 1 share of TFTP. #Climate #ClimateAction

📢 #JustPublished! According to a new report from Invest Salone, collaboration between the public and private sector is crucial for a successful carbon market in #SierraLeone. The country's emerging voluntary carbon market could be an economic and environmental game changer. However, key public and private stakeholders urgently need to come together to create the strategic roadmap necessary to shape the market’s development. Download the report to learn more about the opportunities and recommendations for transparent and equitable market development 👉 https://bit.ly/452m1nT Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

🌍The Importance of Sustainable Investments for a Brighter Future🌍 In today's rapidly changing world, the need for sustainable investments has never been greater. Investing in sustainable projects not only helps protect our environment but also ensures long-term economic growth and stability. One way to support this vision is through the European Investment Fund (EIF) Sustainability Guarantee, which offers valuable support for projects aimed at fostering sustainability. Examples of such eligible projects include: - Renewable Energy Initiatives:☀️💨💧 Solar, wind, and hydroelectric power projects that reduce reliance on fossil fuels. - Energy Efficiency Projects:💡🏢 Upgrading buildings and infrastructure to be more energy-efficient, reducing carbon footprints. - Sustainable Agriculture:🌾🚜 Practices that conserve water, improve soil health, and reduce chemical use. - Green Transportation:🚗🚆 Investments in electric vehicles, public transportation, and infrastructure to support sustainable mobility. BCR has integrated the EIF Sustainability Guarantee into our product portfolio, dedicated to supporting SMEs and small mid-caps. If you're an entrepreneur looking to make a positive impact and future-proof your business, BCR is here to help. #Sustainability #Investments #Entrepreneurship #FutureReady #BCR #EIF

Last week, our Workshops for the EU-UK Green Economy Partnership (#GEP) kicked off, successfully concluding industry meetings on Research & Innovation, Transport, and Capital Markets.  These discussions provided an insightful exchange of ideas on how the EU and UK can best achieve their closely aligned climate targets towards #netzero by working together. Overarching themes included: 💼 #upskilling of the European workforce for the demands of the green transition;  🚛 supporting cross-border business #interoperability to incentivise innovation and commercialisation;  🌳 #best practices to improve the European quality of life; 💡 stimulating entrepreneurship and attracting #investment in European projects.  Catch our final workshops on Energy on October 22nd (🔗 https://lnkd.in/d57fh6yr) and Carbon Markets on October 23rd (🔗 https://lnkd.in/d9RU6yFB)

Did you know that Canada has been ranked second in the 2024 Global Clean-tech Innovation Index, with 13 companies in the top 100? Michael Denham and Sophie McCormack offer some insight into some of the challenges the Canadian clean-tech sector is facing and how we're helping local clean-tech businesses gain momentum on the world stage 🌳👇🏽

#Nopef Annual Review is out! Check out Nopef activities in 2023 in a nutshell: ▶️Nopef granted funding for 56 new projects ▶️Total financing amounts to EUR 1.9 million ▶️38% of approved projects aim at climate change mitigation ▶️57% of completed projects resulted in the establishment of an international business / implementation of a pilot or demonstration project A high level of project activity and even distribution of projects across the Nordics characterised Nopef’s activities in 2023. The pilot project with Nordic Innovation facilitated greater access to international markets for Nordic SMEs and showcased new avenues for Nordic collaboration. Read more: bit.ly/3PPx39A Nopef provides financing for feasibility studies that target the demonstration, scaling and growth of Nordic green and sustainable solutions on global markets, thereby contributing to the #NordicVision2030 to make the Nordics the most sustainable region in the world. Nopef is funded by the Nordisk Råd og Nordisk Ministerråd and managed by Nefco, the #NordicGreenBank.

We’re thrilled to be named Global Sector Leader – Listed & Global Development Sector Leader [Mixed Use Sector], in the “Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB)”, for the 8th & 5th years in a row; a nod to our amazing People and Partners who always find new and creative ways to push the limits when it comes to sustainability. It’s also very encouraging to see that this year’s edition saw record participation from 2,200+ listed and non-listed portfolios – generating a benchmark that covers ~208,000 assets with USD7 trillion in gross asset value (GAV) across 80 markets. In particular, there was significant growth in Asia – with a 15% increase in regional participation. This means that more and more companies are putting #Sustainability front and centre; and together, we’re driving the decarbonisation of the real estate sector. As we move forward, we’ll continue to do even more and integrate sustainability into every facet of our business to ultimately build #VibrantCommunities where people can thrive. Thank you to all our tenants, stakeholders and colleagues for continuing to support our vision. #SwireProps #SD2030 #SustainabilityWeAllCount #GRESB  

🌍 Join Our Free Advisory Sessions on CBAM, EU Funding Opportunities, and Green & Digital Innovation! Are you an SME operating in energy-intensive industries such as aluminium, steel, or iron? Looking to transition to more resource-efficient and energy-saving processes? We're here to help! We're excited to announce a series of free advisory sessions under the SEE BRIDGE Project, an EU co-funded initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity of Social Economy SMEs (SE SMEs) for a greener and more digital production towards achieving a climate-neutral economy. 🔍 What's in it for you? Understanding CBAM: Navigate the complexities of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism legislation. EU Funding Opportunities: Discover funding possibilities to support your green and digital transition. Digital & Green Production: Learn best practices and have a road map for integrating digitalization and sustainability in your operations. Each 30-minute session will provide valuable insights and answer your specific questions in small groups of two or three participants, ensuring focused and effective discussions. 📅 Who should attend? These sessions are exclusively designed for SMEs aiming to enhance their green and digital transition capacities in compliance with CBAM regulations. 📝 How to participate? Simply fill out our form with your questions related to the project's aims. Your input will help tailor the sessions to address your unique needs. FEUGA. Fundación Universidad-Empresa GallegaQi ArrowCEIPES - APL@f6s #cbam # eufunding #sustainability#green #digital #transition