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🌍 SUSTAINABILITY | How Greenly | Certified B Corp is helping businesses become more sustainable 🌱 Founded in 2019 by Arnaud Delubac and incubated by ESSEC Ventures ESSEC Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Mastère Spécialisé® Centrale-ESSEC Entrepreneurs, Greenly now helps more than 2,000 companies in Europe and the United States track and reduce their carbon footprint thanks to innovative software and a team of climate experts. 🚀 With funding of $75 million and investors such as Fidelity and HSBC, Greenly is on track to achieve $20 million in revenue this year, while targeting a reduction of 1 billion tonnes of carbon by 2030. 👏 Greenly believes that businesses have a key role to play in helping our planet and plans to continue its efforts and expand its activities in the United States, taking advantage of government incentives to encourage the reduction of carbon emissions. More details in this Forbes article ⤵ https://lnkd.in/gVBdQdzF

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

Investment in sustainability-focused startups is on the rise, particularly in sectors like cleantech and green energy. This trend reflects a growing global emphasis on environmental conservation, with investors increasingly prioritizing companies that demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices. As awareness of climate change and ecological issues grows, funding for innovative solutions that address these challenges is becoming more attractive. This shift not only supports startups dedicated to sustainability but also promotes long-term environmental benefits and responsible investment strategies.

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

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

Corporations struggling to fulfil their net-zero pledges tend to cite obstacles such as challenges with reducing indirect (Scope 3) emissions, a lack of viable technology and potentially conflicting regulations. One way for them to tackle this is by working with impact entrepreneurs and start-ups in the sustainability space. INSEAD Professor Felipe Monteiro elaborates on some dos and don’ts to promote more fruitful collaborations. #netzero #sustainability

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 👇

The transition to a green and circular economy represents a vital strategy for sustainable resource management in today's world. Showcasing high-impact startups from emerging countries and developing economies, the session fosters connections between innovative green startups and climate tech-focused venture capitalists. With the circular economy gaining traction globally as a sustainable and resource-efficient model, this event showcased some of the high-impact green & circular economy startups from emerging and developing economies. The discussion brought together private sector green startups and climate tech-focused venture capitalists in one room, fostering investment in SDG-aligned startups and announcing climate tech funds, among other initiatives. What investment strategies can effectively support SDG-aligned innovations and accelerate the growth of the circular economy? UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for #COP29 #Azerbaijan, Mrs. Nigar Arpadarai‘s speech at the event „Green Startups, Climate. Tech, and Venture Capitalists in One Room“, in the framework Hamburg Sustaunibility Conference received great attention from the participants! Nigar Arpadarai Hamburg Sustainability Conference

Happy New Year to everyone... *especially* the sustainability professionals working tirelessly to create a better future for us all. Your work isn’t always easy, but it’s essential. Here’s to more progress, bigger wins, and making an even bigger impact in 2025. Wishing you all a brilliant year ahead—let’s keep pushing forward together. _____ ➕ Follow Abbie Morris for posts about sustainability, policy, and startups. 📧 Drop me a DM if you want to learn more about tackling the mountain of sustainability regulation facing the retail industry.