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🌱 Building a Green Business: Lessons from Sustainability Start-Ups 🌍 I recently read an insightful article that shed light on how green tech and climate technology companies are reshaping the competitive landscape. With sustainability becoming a business imperative, the message is clear: businesses must adapt quickly or risk being left behind. 💡 Key takeaways that stood out to me: 1️⃣ Innovation drives impact: Sustainability start-ups are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to tackle climate challenges, proving that innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. 2️⃣ Sustainability is non-negotiable: Green practices are no longer just "good to have." They are essential for long-term survival in today's market. 3️⃣ Collaboration is key: Many successful start-ups thrive by building ecosystems of partnerships that amplify their impact. 4️⃣ Speed matters: Incumbent businesses must act swiftly to integrate sustainable practices or risk losing their competitive edge to agile start-ups. As someone passionate about innovation and transformation, I believe this article serves as a wake-up call for businesses to prioritise sustainability—not just as a goal, but as a core part of their strategy. #Sustainability #GreenBusiness #ClimateTech #Innovation #Leadership

In today's fast-paced landscape, understanding and reporting your sustainability credentials is paramount for Startups, SMEs and larger businesses alike. Whether you’re writing tenders, communicating to stakeholders, looking to secure investment, or keeping up with regulatory compliance, the demand to showcase your sustainability efforts is ever-increasing. FuturePlus is your key to future-proofing your positive impact, helping you integrate sustainable practices into your operations, communicate your intent, and report on your progress. ➕ Find out how FuturePlus can help your business make a positive impact 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvxv8ggG - #Sustainability #SustainabilityReporting #ESG #ESGReporting

Are you a startup in the green-tech ecosystem, focused on making a positive, profitable impact in the sustainability economy?🌍💪🏼 R-evolution and R-ventures are constantly on the lookout for disruptive innovations that can demonstrate a positive impact on the planet. ‘We believe that innovation, collaboration, and pioneering partnerships will open new doors to embracing a sustainable future.’ – Fredrik Andersson Guldkula Learn more >>> https://lnkd.in/gtpBTkwK 🌱 #revoplanet #GreenTech #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Impact investing #Collaboration #Technologyinnovation**

Innovation paired with sustainability is proving essential for driving economic growth and building resilient companies. Startups that prioritize #sustainability are finding themselves at an advantage, improving efficiency, spotting market opportunities, and increasing productivity. Our latest #ESG and #Impact Report, "Shaping Sustainability in VC," details Antler's approach to incorporating sustainability into the core of our business model, which is crucial for our success and for generating a wider positive impact. Report highlights: 🤝 Partnerships are key. Our work with LPs, industry groups, and our own team is central to our strategy. 🌿 Spotlight on sustainable pioneers. We feature case studies from our portfolio that are driving product-led sustainable change. 🎯 Assessing sustainability in action. The report provides a look at the sustainable practices of our portfolio companies from the ground up. 🚀 Setting a higher sustainability standard in VC. We're committed to advancing the role of sustainability in venture capital. The push for integrating sustainability into the VC industry is gaining momentum, and our actions are a part of this critical shift. Read the full report by following the link in the comments ⬇

𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐈𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞—𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 ‘𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐭𝐨-𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞.’ 𝐍𝐨𝐰, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 ‘𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞’ 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞.🌍💡 Here’s why every business—whether a startup or a multinational—needs to act NOW on Net Zero: 1. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 ⚖️ Governments worldwide are introducing stricter carbon emission regulations. Businesses that aren’t adapting will face steep penalties, operational restrictions, and lose access to markets that demand sustainability. 2. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 🌱 Consumers no longer buy just products—they buy values. The demand for eco-conscious brands is skyrocketing, with people actively choosing sustainable products over cheaper, less responsible alternatives. 3. 𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 💰 ESG-focused funds and investors are looking for businesses with a clear sustainability roadmap. Startups and companies that lead the Net Zero transition are already securing higher investment valuations and long-term growth opportunities. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨, 𝐧𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 💬 #NetZero #Sustainability #FutureOfBusiness #ESG #ClimateAction #CleanTech #CarbonNeutral #GreenInvesting

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

Are you ready to take your company's sustainability to the next level? Sign up for Green at Heart! We designed a very straightforward tool to help social SMEs (incl. startups) embed all aspects of sustainability into their business while prepping for incoming regulations on ESG reporting. Green at Heart is free and includes access to the ESG tool and 3 expert guidance webinars. The tool takes as little as 1.5 hours to fill in, which you can do in your own time. It gives you concrete recommendations that you can turn into an action plan to optimise your sustainability practices. The 60 companies with the best plans will receive up to EUR 8,000 to put it into action. All eligible SMEs will receive access to the tool. Signing up takes 2 min. → https://lnkd.in/dSwUJsv9 Green at Heart was co-funded by the European Union and designed by Impact Hub Vienna, Impact Hub Madrid, and Impact Hub Amsterdam, in collaboration with Amsterdam Impact, OekoBusiness Wien, and Impact Hub Network.

🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🌍 What an incredible journey it’s been! One year ago we founded Aiōn and took a big step towards our mission to empower SMEs with cutting-edge sustainability management solutions. We couldn’t be more proud of the milestones we’ve achieved together. 🚀 Here’s a recap of some of the key highlights from our first year: 🌟 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺: We had the privilege of joining the prestigious Impact Factory acceleration program, where we connected with visionary peers, refined our strategies, and set the stage for future growth. 👥 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵: A pivotal moment for us – securing our first client was a testament to the value and potential of our sustainability management platform. It validated our vision and inspired us to keep pushing forward. 🚀 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘝𝘗: We successfully developed and launched our Minimum Viable Product (MVP), delivering powerful tools for SMEs to measure, track, and improve their sustainability efforts. This was a major milestone in bringing our solution to life. 💼 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺: We achieved investment readiness under the INVEST - Venture Capital Grant, a significant step that positions us for continued growth and innovation. This milestone underscores our commitment to creating a lasting impact in the sustainability space. As we look back on this incredible year, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our team, partners, clients, and supporters. Your belief in our mission has been the driving force behind our success. Cheers to the next chapter of Aion Sustainability Solutions GmbH – we're committed to continuing our organic growth with more innovation, collaboration, and positive impact on the horizon🌱 #Aion #SustainabilitySolutions #Anniversary #StartupMilestones #ImpactFactory #MVP #INVESTGrant #Innovation #GreenTech #Sustainability #BusinessGrowth

Sustainability. Far beyond “just a buzzword”, it's an essential component of modern business strategy. Integrating sustainable practices into your operations can help you build a stronger brand and ensure long-term viability. And, the cherry on top, studies show that companies that prioritize ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) are also more appealing to investors and customers. As a new business, startups have plenty of opportunities to embrace sustainability. From choosing supply chain and sourcing materials responsibly, opting for eco-friendly packaging, incorporating energy-efficient technologies, and choosing remote work to decrease your carbon footprint, to name a few. Sustainability goes beyond just environmental responsibility. Sustainability is also about enabling growth long-term, through the right people, systems, and processes. There’s a fine line between burning hot and burning out. (We use the phrase “sustainably scale” to describe this approach to growth strategy.) By prioritizing sustainability, you not only contribute to a better planet but also position your startup for future growth and success. 🌱 #SustainableStartups #GreenBusiness #sustainablyscale

The CONNECT Sustainable Industries Masterclass 1 focused on the importance of aligning grants and equity investment with the overall business strategy and highlighting the potential benefits of collaboration, capacity building, and capital 📈💰 The discussion covered challenges and strategies related to grant applications and matching funding, emphasising the importance of being prepared and building networks. The importance of considering equity investment based on the overall business strategy was discussed, with examples of how it can facilitate high growth and expansion into new markets. The process of capital raising was highlighted as a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and strategic pitching to several potential investors. The importance of transparency and upfront communication with potential investors was emphasised, as well as leveraging strategic investors for support and connections 🗣️🙌 Kylie Hansen from Impact Seed presented an overview of Impact Seed's work, including enterprise development, commercialisation, and advisory services. She also discussed the spectrum of responsible investment, from traditional investment to philanthropy, and the concept of impact investment. Kylie provided an overview of the impact investment and loan fund, highlighting its recent launch and the focus on supporting enterprises with social impact 🌟 The CONNECT program culminates in the Regional Innovation Summit in Busselton on the 13th September – book your spot now at https://lnkd.in/eDzhWnjr