Social and Sustainable Capital acquires Leapfrog Bridge Finance to expand community energy investment activity » Social Enterprise UK

Social and Sustainable Capital acquires Leapfrog Bridge Finance to expand community energy investment activity » Social Enterprise UK

Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC), and Pure Leapfrog have announced the sale of Leapfrog Bridge Finance (LBF), the finance arm of low carbon innovator, Pure Leapfrog. SASC has financed several UK community energy projects in recent years and this acquisition will enable it to build on its work…

Scaling Innovations for a Sustainable Energy Future | Global Energy Forum

Scaling Innovations for a Sustainable Energy Future | Global Energy Forum

Stanford’s Precourt Institute for Energy hosts a conversation on scaling innovations from early-stage ventures to large-scale commercial enterprises to create a sustainable energy future. Join us for this critical conversation as we explore the investment strategies, finance mechanisms, and promising new technologies to advance global energy transition.

The Sustainability Goals Chanel, Kering and H&M Could All Agree On | News & Analysis, BoF Professional | BoF

The Sustainability Goals Chanel, Kering and H&M Could All Agree On | News & Analysis, BoF Professional | BoF

More than 60 fashion companies have signed on to The Fashion Pact launched by Kering’s CEO last year, creating an unusually large industry cross-section that’s committed to seven new targets to reduce the sector’s environmental impact.

‘Unprecedented internationally’: Australian seafood given sustainability tick for seventh consecutive year – Seafood Industry Australia

‘Unprecedented internationally’: Australian seafood given sustainability tick for seventh consecutive year – Seafood Industry Australia

Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing Australia’s commercial fishing industry, has welcomed the release of the Fishery status reports 2020, which show that for the seventh consecutive year none of Australia’s solely Commonwealth-managed fisheries have been subject to overfishing.  “This is monumental news which is unprecedented internationally and the Australian seafood industry couldn’t be any prouder,” SIA CEO Veronica Papacosta said.

Insights from early COVID-19 responses about promoting sustainable action | Nature Sustainability

Insights from early COVID-19 responses about promoting sustainable action | Nature Sustainability

Early in 2020, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread around the world, disrupting lives and societies. In some places, public responses to COVID-19 were remarkably rapid and forceful, particularly in comparison to global environmental crises.

Woodland Coffee | Ireland’s Most Sustainable Coffee

Woodland Coffee | Ireland’s Most Sustainable Coffee

Woodland Coffee is about actively addressing the threat of climate change by planting trees in Ireland while also producing fantastic coffee that does not cost the earth! A coffee without compromise. For each case of coffee, a tree will be planted that will absorb carbon from the atmosphere for a more sustainable planet. Choosing Woodland coffee is a small choice today that delivers a lasting legacy for generations to come! 

ISC3 – International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre 2020 Investor Forum

ISC3 – International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre 2020 Investor Forum

The second edition of the Investor Forum, organized by the ISC3 and Think Beyond Innovation Accelerator™, will explore how sustainable chemistry can support innovations in achieving the SDGs. Participants will discuss the role of frontier capital and blended financing mechanisms to secure the innovation pipeline, and the dynamics of the innovation eco-system.