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A Wealth of Opportunity for Sustainable Investors
Some of us have worked hard to build wealth, some have inherited it, and some were born into it. Wherever you sit, as investors we are increasingly looking to direct our wealth towards sustainable investments.
Jul 176 min read
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Can a Coffee Buy a Better Planet? ekko Thinks so
ekko, a London-based sustainability fintech, has embedded this idea into its core technology, making every payment an opportunity for climate action.Â
Jul 173 min read
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World-First Seaweed Harvest Unfolds at Offshore Wind Farm Backed by Amazon’s Climate Fund
Image Credit: North Sea Farmers For the first time, seaweed has been successfully harvested at North Sea Farm 1, marking a milestone in...
Jul 162 min read
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Global Surge in Clean Energy: Asia Drives 15% Jump in Renewable Generation
Global electricity generation from renewables surged by 15.1% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with China’s aggressive expansion of...
Jul 132 min read
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Judging Innovation at the Intersection of Academia and Impact
Alex Money wears many hats: academic, entrepreneur, advisor, and now, judge for the Sustainable Times RISE Awards, which spotlight high-potential sustainability startups. Known for his work in sustainability and water innovation, Money brings a rare blend of rigorous academic insight and practical startup experience.Â
Jul 104 min read
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Recruitment is the Cornerstone of Startup Success
In the latest episode of Profit Meets Purpose, Swayne sat down with Sustainable Times to discuss how founders can build the right teams and shared practical advice for those looking to enter the climate tech industry. She’s finding that there is no shortage of candidates, but nevertheless advises founders to think twice before hiring.Â
Jul 104 min read
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Batteries not the Only Route to Low-Carbon Heating
Christophe Williams is the CEO and Founder at Naked Energy, a British design and engineering business leading the global innovation in solar thermal and solar PVT, which delivers four times the carbon savings of conventional solar PV. Williams previously worked as a senior creative executive in the advertising industry for over fifteen years, gaining many awards from prestigious organisations such as ‘Creative Circle’ and ‘Clio’.
Jul 74 min read
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UN Warns of Soaring Economic Losses and Human Suffering as Droughts Intensify Globally
Over the past two years, the world has experienced some of the most severe droughts ever recorded, events that scientists attribute to...
Jul 53 min read
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Carbon Clean Unveils One of the World’s Largest Carbon Capture Research Hubs in India
Image Credit: Carbon Clean Carbon Clean, a carbon capture company based in London, has just opened what it’s calling one of the world’s...
Jul 43 min read
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Amazon Unveils Japan Fulfilment Hub Featuring Vertical Solar and Low-Carbon Tech
Amazon is preparing to open a new fulfilment centre in Nagoya, Japan, one that takes a serious step toward sustainability. The facility...
Jul 22 min read
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Top Companies Join Global Effort to Restore and Protect Freshwater Ecosystems
Reckitt, GSK, and German retailer Edeka are among the latest companies to join a new global initiative aimed at reviving and protecting...
Jun 303 min read
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Nations Wrap Up Bonn Talks with Pledge to Boost UN Climate Budget by 10%
Countries, including China, have agreed to increase their funding to the United Nations climate body, but according to observers,...
Jun 293 min read
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Global Ship Recycling Enters New Era as Long-Awaited Hong Kong Convention Takes Effect
Image Credit: International Maritime Organisation After nearly twenty years in the making, a major moment has arrived for the maritime...
Jun 283 min read
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Wind and Solar Surge Ahead, Growing Nine Times Faster Than Global Energy Demand
Despite unprecedented growth in wind and solar energy, the world burned more fossil fuels in 2024 than ever before. According to the...
Jun 263 min read
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What Investors Need to Know About Climate Tech Startups
Guy Hayler, Co-founder of Blue Earth, shares his view on what investors need to know about climate tech startups.
At the confluence of escalating climate urgency and economic uncertainty, a new entrepreneur is emerging - part technologist, part visionary, part realist.
Jun 246 min read
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Countries Unite Behind New UN Panel to Combat Chemical Waste and Pollution
In a significant step toward protecting both human health and the environment, countries around the world have come together to establish...
Jun 242 min read
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Investors See the Value in Circular Fashion
The fashion industry is on its way to a systemic recalibration. For decades, it has operated on a high-volume, low-margin model driven by trend cycles, accelerated by social media, and in-built overproduction. But that model is cracking under its own weight.
Jun 236 min read
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Trillion-Dollar Investor Alliance Presses for Swift Action on Deforestation Risk
A coalition of heavyweight investors, backed by the United Nations and representing more than $9.5 trillion in assets, has issued an...
Jun 213 min read
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Angel Academe Launches UK’s First Female Founder EIS Fund
Angel Academe, the angel network that has been investing in women leaders for over ten years, has launched the UK’s first female founder focused EIS fund in partnership with fund manager, SyndicateRoom. Despite compelling evidence that female-led businesses deliver stronger financial returns, the funding landscape remains starkly unequal.
Jun 184 min read
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Money, Moss, and the Meaning of Wealth: Rob Gardner’s Vision for Rebalancing Earth and Finance
When Rob Gardner talks about finance he envisions rivers, systems, flows, and opportunities. Perhaps that’s the geographer in him. Or maybe it’s the result of a uniquely global upbringing marked by hyperinflation, supermarket sticker races, and hiding US dollars in film canisters in 1980s Argentina. Either way, Gardner’s approach to finance is holistic. Now, with Rebalance Earth, he's on a mission to bridge the worlds of wealth and environmental restoration by turning nature
Jun 183 min read
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