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Sustainable Business Funding in France: Grants and Loans 💵 We have prepared a list of grants available in France that support small and medium businesses on their green journey. 🌳 ADEME Grants The French Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME) is an organization that supports environmental transition and is owned by the French government.  ADEME has numerous initiatives, including the “Circular Economy and Waste” program. This program might be interesting to used device businesses as it aims to optimize resources and limit waste. It also supports various companies, including small local ones, on their green journey. 🌳 NRRP Grants The French Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) is a major strategy developed in 2020 to address issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan distributes the budget into 73 streams, with a total funding of €40.3 billion. Used device businesses might benefit from the “Digital transition” initiative. It supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in implementing digital technologies. €8.7 billion, or 21.6% of the plan, will be spent on this initiative. 🌳 ERDF Grants The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is an international organization supporting SMEs in transitioning to a greener, more inclusive, and more efficient future.  The conditions of programs depend on the region. For example, in Île-de-France, ERDF invests €92 million in digitalization and SME development and €85 million in ecological transition and support for the circular economy. 🌳 France Num Grants  France Num helps SMEs, and very small enterprises (VSEs) digitalize. Regarding financial support, France Num provides subsidies that can be spent on purchasing innovative digital equipment. Grant requirements include co-financing from the company: France Num finances 50% of the purchase. Additionally, the project should last at least two years. 🌳 JTF Grants  The Just Transition Fund (JTF) was created by the European Union to help businesses transition to a climate-neutral economy. It provides help in various regions across Europe that depend most on fossil fuels.  JTF assists companies financially in achieving carbon neutrality. Several types of funding are available, such as non-repayable grants and co-financing. The program’s overall budget is €19.2 billion for 2021-2027. You can find the list of sustainable loans in France on our website: https://lnkd.in/dz9GfTdA #NSYSGroup #Sustainability #France

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French Observatory of Access Conditions to the Ecological Transition, 2024 edition ▶️ Objective: to track the evolution of access conditions to the transition for French households  ▶️ The ecological transition can only happen if all households have access to solutions. The issue of access to transition solutions is therefore crucial for climate policies.  ❓ Where do we stand today in France? Do all households have access to the ecological transition? What about low- and middle-income households?  👉 Read the report by Charlotte Vailles and Sirine Ousaci from #I4CE https://lnkd.in/ePQZ8e9k #EcologicalTransition #PublicFinance #Investments  

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Proud to have been part of this panel on a crucial topic : supply of critical raw materials for battery value chain

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📢 Missed Our Webinar with ekodev? Watch the Replay! We had an insightful webinar yesterday on "Carbon Finance & New Environmental Assets". If you couldn't join us live, don't worry! The replay is now available. 🔍 What we covered: 📌 The latest trends in carbon finance 📌 Innovative environmental assets and their impact 📌 Strategies for achieving carbon neutrality 📌 Practical solutions for ecosystem preservation 💡 Whether you're a sustainability professional, an investor, or simply passionate about the environment, this webinar is packed with valuable information and actionable insights. 👇 Watch the replay now! #sustainability #carbonfinance #environmentalassets #carbonneutrality #ecosystempreservation #webinar Jérôme Beilin Côme Falque Timothée QUELLARD Thomas Chauveau

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RadarTec President, Manel Mauvais, performed as keynote speaker during the/CIRCLEX Climate Finance Mastermind on the occasion of the 10th edition of the CCF Impact Investment Summit in Paris. #technology #climatetech #sustainability #envirnmentprotection #sustainabledevelopment #climatechanges

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Overview of Climate Financing for French Local Authorities ▶️A comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the challenge of financing the low-carbon #Transition at the local level in France 📝Report written by #I4CE and La Banque Postale ▶️ Local authorities are accelerating their climate-friendly investments, but must more than double them to align with green planning goals.   💡 Local authoriy climate invesment in the building, transport and energy sectors reached €8.3 billion in 2022. Needs are estimated at €19 billion on average per year 2024-2030. ▶️ Breaking through the climate investment barrier at the local level implies a new economic equation in the financing of french local public action 💡 Four levers have been analysed through four contrasting and deliberately theoretical scenarios. They must be mobilised simultaneously through joint action by the State and local authorities: ▶️ The State's responsibility: to establish a credible framework at the national level and to adapt it to local contexts  💡 The regional COPs and theirs follow-ups could offer a framewrok for renewing the dialogue between the State and the local authorities 📖 Read the report by Aurore Colin, Axel Erba and François THOMAZEAU from #I4CE and Julie Marcoff, Alice M. and Luc Alain VERVISCH from La Banque Postale 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3hDZGBz #LocalAuthorities #France #Climate #Buildings #Transport #Energy #LocalInvestment #ActionPubliqueLocale #COPrégionale #LowCarbonTransition #Finance

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🎙 "In the future, the profitability of an investment will have to be assessed in terms of its impact on carbon, biodiversity and human beings, particularly the most vulnerable." Our founding partner Laurence Mehaignerie was interviewed by ID L'info Durable, to share her beliefs and analysis of our ecosystem. In a nutshell, here are her talking points: 💹 Impact investing and its measurement, thanks to Citizen's 15 years of experience, 🤝The Impact Bonds Contracts, following the 9 investments of our CIS fund, 🌿 The capacity to reach both financial and impact performances, 🩺Suggestions to prevent the financialisation of healthcare 💸 The responsibility of finance in building a desirable world Infinite thanks to ID, for your precise questions and will to put the light on other ways to do finance, The article is here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUpNXv_s

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🚨 Last chance to register for our must-attend event: the roundtable "How to accelerate France's decarbonization by 2030?" happening this Thursday, October 3rd, at Hub Bpifrance in Paris! We're excited to announce that during this event, we will be presenting the WeImpact awards to the most promising initiatives in ecological transition. Three finalists have been selected, and YOU will have the opportunity to vote for the grand winner. This pivotal moment will showcase inspiring projects with the potential to accelerate the decarbonization of our economy. Our three WeImpact finalists: 🌱 ECOLLANT has developed the first environmentally friendly process capable of extracting nylon from old multi-material garments, maintaining a quality level that allows reindustrialization in the textile sector. 🔌 ENTENT is developing a machine, the PULSE, that converts low-temperature industrial waste heat (60-150°C) into electricity. This "plug and play" machine can easily integrate into industrial sites. 🌾 OCTOMETHA offers an innovative methanization technology that ensures continuous and efficient biogas production. This solution is ideal for small and medium-sized farms, making methanization more accessible and reliable. Join us for this exciting event, and don't miss your chance to vote for the most impactful project! 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e8wEj9_J #Decarbonization #Sustainability #WeImpact #GreenTech #EcologicalTransition #CircularEconomy

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💡 Thrilled to share some exciting hydrogen news from Alberto Carpita, who leads energy transition efforts at Siemens France. I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with him recently and am eager to highlight his insights in English! 💡 Here is the news: Siemens 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 GravitHy’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 >> How did Siemens start its H2 journey? Siemens’ founder Werner von Siemens envisioned H2 production from solar energy in 1880. Today, the company continues this legacy by supporting H2 production through digital tools and technologies. >> What does GravitHy do, and how does Siemens collaborate with them? Gravity is working to reduce the carbon footprint of steel production by building a decarbonized iron plant in the south of France, using on-site production of renewable and low-carbon H2 (represents a total investment of €2.2Bn and is expected to create 500 direct jobs). Siemens offers digital solutions, including digital twins, to optimize production. >> What are digital twins, and how are they used in H2 production? Digital twins are virtual models that simulate real-world systems, such as H2 plants. They can be used to anticipate and resolve problems associated with e.g., electrolyzers, fuel cells, etc. before they emerge. >> How does Siemens apply GenAI in H2 projects? AI configures H2 production plants (e.g., layouts and connections of components) and predicts performance, speeding up the design and reducing engineering costs. >> Why is digitalization important for the H2 industry? It optimizes products, systems, and factories, reduces development time, and builds investor confidence by proving performance early 🛠️ 🚀 💎 🎥 Video here: https://lnkd.in/e6jiYb63 (in French) #HydrogenNews #HydrogenEconomy #RenewableHydrogen #HydrogenProduction #DigitalTwin #GenAI

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🌍🌱 How LIST research is shaping a sustainable future for Luxembourg    In collaboration with the Ministère de l'Environnement, du Climat et de la Biodiversité and its delegated agencies, we are proud to present the 2023 Layman’s Report. This publication showcases over 20 research, innovation and monitoring projects addressing our most pressing environmental challenges and makes them available to a wide audience. Here’s a sneak peek into the key themes covered:  🟦 Biodiversity Monitoring  🟦 Water Monitoring & Management  🟦 Support for Environmental Policies & Businesses Download the full report:  🔗 EN https://lnkd.in/eTsuxAjw  🔗 FR https://lnkd.in/euzUyfqn #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #WaterManagement #EnvironmentalPolicies

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💡 Building a Sustainable Business Model for the French Industry: A Critical Question ❓ Bpifrance, as the key institution driving the #France2030 investment plan 💰, plays a pivotal role in supporting the country’s industrial development, both for large corporations and SMEs. However, reindustrialization 💼 is a long-term, costly undertaking for the nation. While the French government has been making substantial investments to decarbonize and modernize the industrial sector, the reality is that they cannot shoulder the entire financial burden. 🌍 To create a sustainable future for the French industry, #innovation is essential — but not just any innovation. What we need are viable business models that balance ambition with realism. 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ As competition intensifies on the global stage, with major players like #China and the #US, along with emerging markets in Eastern Europe, Morocco, and Turkey, the pressure to adapt and innovate is greater than ever. For startups and established businesses alike, the pressing question is: ⁉️ What’s next ⁉️ How can you scale effectively, stay competitive, and ensure long-term sustainability? ⚡ This is a challenge that demands bold thinking, strong partnerships, and a clear focus on future - proofing our industries. We can’t rely solely on government funding; businesses need to develop innovative, sustainable models that can stand the test of time and global competition. 📺 Check out the full interview with 🎙️ Nicolas Dufourcq for more insights into how we can chart this path forward. Club ESSEC Alumni Industrie ESSEC Alumni ESSEC Executive Education ESSEC Business School #technology #industrie #france

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A great opportunity to learn about local townships, small cities and villages last week. Making decisions that affect the safety and livelihoods of many people with limited information seems to be the norm. Green PRAXIS can help in some areas #Risk, #Carbon, #Biodiversity https://lnkd.in/gZNZXGkv

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#fundingalert 💼Company: vorteX-io 💰Funding: €2.9Million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: Banque des Territoires and MAIF Impact alongside AFI Ventures – Ventech – and SpaceFounders France vorteX-io is revolutionizing continental hydrology by offering turnkey solutions for river monitoring, improving flood and drought risk management. The financing will enable the company to accelerate the roll-out of its network of connected micro-stations and its Maelstrom platform. vorteX-io aims to become Europe’s leading provider of real-time hydrological field data. Jean-Christophe Poisson, François Wohrer, Hélène Hannoir, Anaïs van Wynsberghe, Guillaume Valladeau Read more - https://lnkd.in/gifKJj9T To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #EICAccelerator #fundraising #partners #investment #growth #vortexio #news #funding #fundingnews #startup #startupnews #startuprise

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#FigureOfTheDay 🔢 €58 billion It’s the additionnal climate investment which will be required each year between 2024 and 2030 in France to achieve the objectives set out in the new scenario of the French national low-carbon 👉 Read "Landscape of Climate Finance in France - edition 2023 " by Hadrien Hainaut, Maxime Ledez, Maia Douillet and Solène Metayer from #I4CE https://lnkd.in/eq9ibFVz #Climate #Landscape2023 #France

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🔉 After this inspiring edition of the "Giverny de la Gouvernance" organized last week by the Cercle de Giverny in Paris, let's remember that the governance will anchor, guide and steer the sustainability strategy of companies only if it is well established at ALL levels of an organization without exception.   👉 🗓 Each governance body has its role to play and Sustainability must be on the agenda of each of them several times a year to make this strategic vision operational: ✨Board of Directors, Supervisory Board, ✨Committees (Audit & Risks, Nomination & Remuneration, Sustainability), ✨Advisory Boards, ✨Executive committee, ✨Internal Sustainability Steering Committee, ✨Internal Functional meetings (Strategy, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, R&D, Innovation, Legal, Communication, Human Resources, etc.) and ✨Committed groups of employees (whether they are called Sustainability Ambassadors, Sustainability Champions, Sustainability Tribes...)   🎯 The complementarity of all such governance bodies will create the by-in for a sustainable vision and strategy, the courageous co-responsibility in the actions and the collaborative development of competences for success!   🙏 I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who participate to the Bridgepoint Sustainability Committee as NEDs (Dame Carolyn McCall and Angeles Garcia-Poveda) for their supportive and challenging vision.   👏 Thanks to all those who play the key role of "Sustainability Board Member"- systematically appointed in the first 6 months within Bridgepoint’s portfolio companies and could be NEDs, Members of the Executive Committee or Bridgepoint representatives. I’m very gratefull to work and collaborate with them all to create more sustainable value creation for their companies and their stakeholders - See some inspiring leaders' names in comments.

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📢 🇫🇷 Open letter to French banks: stop funding new oil and gas projects! A group of economists and financial experts, including our campaigner Philippe Ramos, have today written an op-ed in Le Monde, calling on France's major banks (BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole and BPCE) to halt new fossil fuel projects. As highlighted by experts like the IEA, among the major clients of French banks are companies such as TotalEnergies.  ⚡ A just green transition requires reallocating money towards clean energy, such as renewables and energy efficiency projects! Funding new fossil fuel plans is not only a climate threat but also a financial risk. Learn more! 👇 #climate #banks #energy #france

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