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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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⚡📅 Meet us at the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee)'s Summer Study! The event will take place from 10 to 15 June at the venue Center Parcs Lac d'Ailette and will cover a broad range of topics from #energyconsumption and behaviour, over policy & evaluation, to local energy planning, #transportation, #buildings, and appliance and product policy. If you join the upcoming conference in France, you will meet our TEESlab team: 🔷 Dimitra Tzani will present the #SRI2MARKET study entitled “A review on Smart Readiness Indicator: Potentialities and challenges on current initiatives”. 🔷 Danai Sofia Exintaveloni will present the work from the Capacity building for cities and regions | PROSPECT+ entitled “Barries and drivers in local and regional sustainable energy actions: A review and empirical investigation”. 🔷 Dimitris Papantonis will present the RENOVERTY Project study entitled “Towards the improvement of the energy poverty and energy efficiency policy implementation framework in rural and suburban areas across Europe”. 🤝 Don’t miss out on this opportunity of insights and networking! Learn more about how to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dX7wVnDE ℹ️ Learn more about the schedule and the presentations here: https://lnkd.in/eN8npE5q #sustainability #energytransition #energyefficiency #decarbonisation #buildings #energypoverty #localplanning #energypolicy #monitoring #H2020 CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency | RENOVERTY Project | Capacity building for cities and regions | PROSPECT+ |

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🌟 Unlocking the Power of Citizen Participation 🌍 "No ecological transition without a democratic transition" - it's time for people to have a real voice in shaping the future! Discover the French model of public debate, a beacon of democracy in Europe. With a focus on information, participation, and accountability, this approach can drive meaningful change across all sectors. 🔍 Dive into insights from President Pierre-Jean Clausse on the transformative process of the Commission nationale du débat public (CNDP) and its impact on public sector innovation. Don't miss out on the latest trends in citizen participation and join the conversation! 🚀 #InnovationTrends2023 #CitizenParticipation #PublicSectorInnovation #France

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👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Working on the impact assessment and revision of the #UWWTD was one of the first projects four years ago that I got to work on at Trinomics. The Directive is one of the longest-standing European legislative instruments for protecting water and nature, dating back to 1991 🕰️ However for around 30 years this Directive hadn’t undergone a major evaluation or revision—despite significant advances in science, technology, and environmental needs over the past three decades. Seeing this recast approved is a great step forward, acknowledging the evolving challenges and solutions in water management and environmental protection ✨

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🇪🇺 One of the main topics on the agenda for the French and German governments' consultation is competitiveness. 🔽 Read recommendations by GMF experts on how Europe can remain competitive, steer a green transition and adapt to disruptive technological innovation: https://bit.ly/3Q2peO5

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📢 EDHEC Business School announced yesterday its new strategic plan, "Generations 2050," addressing global challenges and striving for a sustainable future. Accelerating Climate Finance is a key priority of this ambitious plan. 🎓 As part of this challenge, we are proud to lead the creation of a dedicated "Climate Finance School" at EDHEC. This initiative will consolidate our expertise and disseminate best practices in #climatefinance, ensuring all EDHEC students and stakeholders are well-prepared to address climate finance challenges. 🚀 Additionally, EDHEC is advancing the development of Scientific Portfolio, an EDHEC Venture, a research-based fintech venture that emerged from EDHEC's applied research ecosystem. This venture aims to help investors independently analyse and construct equity portfolios, integrating both financial and #ESG considerations to support informed and #sustainableinvestment decisions. 🌍 The school is committed to accelerating the emergence of climate finance and to putting all its academic and teaching resources into this process. Find out more about EDHEC Business School's strategy 👉https://lnkd.in/dGQbmsTY Discover more about EDHEC's research on climate finance 👉https://lnkd.in/dFZzTNCn #ProudlyEDHEC #MakeAnImpact #ImpactResearch #Generations2050

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📢 The latest #EUGreenDeal Funding Alert is here! In this edition, discover how you can help NetZeroCitiesEU to support cities with ambitious climate goals. Plus, learn how to host an event focusing on EU cohesion policy, and secure financial support for your energy transition projects or climate adaptation plans. 👉 Learn more at: europa.eu/!qWqQQP #EUCitiesMission

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Resilient cities has now reached Ville de Clermont-Ferrand! 🌟 Following the inspiring sessions in Grenoble, where passionate local actors delved into innovative strategies, the Resilient Cities journey is now taking over Clermont-Ferrand.  🏙️ With the active participation of 8 local actors, we embarked on a journey of self-reflection, questioning biases, and empathizing with newcomers. Our discussions, fueled by understanding the complexities of intersectionality—including migrant experiences, and the challenges faced by women and mothers—strengthened our commitment to unity in the community. Let's keep the momentum going as Resilient Cities works towards establishing a formal structure for migrant participation in Clermont-Ferrand. 🌍 Helay Ra Ismail Alkhateeb Clara Déat Anaïs Bodino #ResilientCities #CommunityUnity

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🔎 Have you read our policy brief? A few weeks ago, we published a policy brief on the risks from climate extremes over Europe and beyond. 📃 You will find our recommendations based on what we have learned from the first two years of the XAIDA projects. Consult it on the link below ! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebvtA2HF #attributionscience #policybrief #H2020 #risks #Europe #climateextreme #weatherextreme #extremeevents #climatechange IPSL-Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement Dim Coumou Pascal Yiou

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[#Sustainability] Eurazeo is thrilled to announce that it has signed the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge, a commitment to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, on the International Day for Biological Diversity 🌿   🔎 The Finance for Biodiversity Pledge unites 170+ financial institutions from 27 countries, representing a combined total of €22.1 trillion in assets under management.   By signing the pledge, Eurazeo reinforces its commitment to biodiversity, supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, also referred to as The Biodiversity Plan. This pledge underscores Eurazeo’s ongoing efforts to help protect and restore biodiversity, incorporating it into the various phases of the investment cycle.   Read the press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRu3KNnA   #BiodiversityDay #FinanceforBioPledge #ESG #impact #biodiversity #environment 

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Today we celebrate three decades of Le Comité européen des régions — 30 years of giving millions of local and regional leaders a platform to bring the voice of regions and cities into the heart of EU decision-making. During our anniversary Plenary Session, members debated bold reforms to strengthen the role of the CoR in the institutional architecture of the EU, and to empower regions and cities, enabling them to better address challenges like the European Green Deal and territorial cohesion. 💡 Read my article to learn more about our vision for the future ⬇️

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🎥 Watch out for the video recap of the Climate Tech Investor Day organized by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) & EuroQuity - Bpifrance in Paris. Our very own Oscar Sala participated as a juror, evaluating groundbreaking innovations in climate tech. 🚀 Get ready to immerse yourself in this remarkable event's highlights and key takeaways, which featured top EIC Fund Climate Tech companies across various industries with over 100 investors, corporate, and business partners in attendance. Don't miss out on the opportunity to relive the excitement and gain insights into the future of climate tech! #climatetech #investments #innovation

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Closing the #Investment Gap for #Ai & #cleantech is essential to reaching the #Paris #Climate targets.👉 https://lnkd.in/dN_N6Enf See my presentation from March 2021- seems like a long time ago, . but inspire the #AI boom, the Gap for highly #innovative #green & #digital innovators still remains❓⁉️ 👉Underinvestment in green tech SMEs and startups due to their high-risk profiles, capital intensity, lack of collateral and long-term financing needs 👉Annual investment gap for digital cleantech of €6 billion per year in Europe (total annual investment $16 billion globally, with North America ($10 billion) What do you think can be done to close this investment gap? How can we move towards an open innovation ecosystem that leverages digital innovation for #climateactions? What do you think are currently the most important factors holding investors back to take on more risks and to invest in #breakthrough #innovations for climate action? How can the incentives be fundamentally changed towards more innovations, risk-taking and a longer-term vision of meaningful #impact investments? How can new #public-private partnerships be forged to close the huge investment gap for innovative #cleantech & #deeptech solutions? 👉 https://lnkd.in/dN_N6Enf #innovation #ai #data #green #climate #climatecrisis #climatejustice #klimaschutz #vcs #venture #venturecapital #capital #invest #tech #deep #ventures #green #greendeal

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Did you know that as the implementation platform of the Cities Mission, NetZeroCities is positioned to help cities achieve the objectives of the #EuropeanGreenDeal, which aims to transform Europe into the world's first climate-neutral continent by 2050? 🌿💚 Recognising the pivotal role cities play in this movement, our programme is now extending support to all European cities committed to #ClimateNeutrality. We offer tailored assistance to propel your city towards climate neutrality.  Help us customise our support to your city's unique climate transition journey by completing this survey: https://lnkd.in/e6AR8sna Join the ranks of the 112 cities already committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2030, and let's pave the way for a greener, more #sustainable future!   #ClimateAction #EUMissions   With Eurocities ERRIN ICLEI Resilient Cities Network CapaCITIES EU Science, Research and Innovation

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☀️🌍☀️ It’s gone beyond science-fiction! Just launched, this ENGIE video explains a European Space Agency - ESA study #SOLARIS - using space-based mirrors to reflect sunlight to increase earth’s solar power ! Capturing solar energy in space and sending it back to earth, targeting large solar farms with full levels of sunlight from dawn to dusk, really is an “out-of-this-world” concept. And one that we’re fully behind. The proposal and pre-feasibility (technical/economic/ecological) studies by consortium leader Arthur D. Little; partnered by ENGIE Research & Innovation (represented by Laborelec), Air Liquide, Thales France, and Dassault Aviation, have been more than well received. Our role in that has been consulting key stakeholders; solar farm operators, transmission system operators and energy users in the industry, to assess the viability and acceptance of the proposal; with inputs leading to multiple optimizations of the solution. As Laborelec project manager Aurélie MORIN DURAND, “The proposed solution is based on, and builds on, mature, proven technologies already understood. Of course, there are a number of challenges still to be addressed... but we’re all excited to investigate how to bring this to scale in a viable way.” Bottom line, if you want to know more WATCH the video – and obviously watch this space! https://lnkd.in/efBMEYgB

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💫 Paris est une fête ! In collaboration with our subsidiary EcoAct, Schneider Electric is proud to be an official supporter of climate contribution projects for the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬. The 2024 Games represent a significant opportunity to showcase the power of collective action for a sustainable future. This year, Paris 2024 has set itself the 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝟓𝟎% compared to previous games, which aligns perfectly with our long-standing dedication to sustainability. Furthermore, all emissions that cannot be avoided will be offset by projects designed to bring environmental and social benefits on all five continents. 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 🌍 Through our involvement with Paris 2024, Schneider Electric has selected three impactful climate contribution projects in Senegal, Rwanda, and Vietnam. These carefully chosen initiatives will focus on critical areas like: • 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 to combat deforestation and promote biodiversity. • 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 to improve public health and well-being. • 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 in rural communities for cleaner energy access. 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬: 🥇 These projects will create a lasting positive impact beyond the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and believe these initiatives will exemplify a model for positive change in developing countries. We invite you to learn more about the Paris 2024 climate contribution projects and Schneider Electric's sustainability efforts by visiting: http://spr.ly/6049cct4H #Paris2024 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EcoAct #SchneiderElectric

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What matters most to you in the #EUElections2024? EDF's European Elections Manifesto outlines the core demands of persons with disabilities. We must work together to bring political attention to our needs! Discover what matters most for us ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dXwhxXk8 #DisabilityVote #UseYourVote #EE24

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