Josh Knauer

🇺🇸 The U.S. Federal departments and offices have just released the "Voluntary Carbon Markets Joint Policy Statement and Principles”. We at International Carbon Registry celebrate more clarity on the direction of this important market and its role in the climate crisis. Notable developments include: • The emergence of multi-stakeholder initiatives that have set out standards and principles for high-integrity credit development and responsible credit use; • Improvements to key crediting methodologies, their guiding standards, and tracking systems; • New and improved analytical products and services that aim to strengthen credit transparency and quality comparability, such as carbon credit rating services; • Technologies to support robust measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MMRV); • Multilateral rules, guidance, and procedures developed under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the international aviation sector's global carbon market-based measure, which shape certified emissions reductions and removals that often find their home in VCMs'; and • Advances in the development of market infrastructure to improve transparency and liquidity, as well as the integrity of market transactions.

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Check out some of out Climate Solutions Portfolio (CSP) registrants - the programs and solutions to decarbonize the making of our clothes... #climatesolutionsportfolio #fashionclimatefund #apparelimpactinstitute

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Exciting times ahead as Nika Eco pioneers climate data solutions with AI! By leveraging advanced technology. Nika Eco is transforming how we understand and address climate challenges through advanced carbon modeling. Their AI-driven platform provides actionable insights, helping businesses and governments make data-informed decisions to combat climate change effectively. https://lnkd.in/gW_69V3Z

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📢 Last week The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) confirmed that both Verra's Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) program met the rigorous Core Carbon Principles (#CCPs). Proud to be one of the members of the group that helped create these principles, can’t wait to see more and more standards to be aligned with them. This is a significant achievement for the voluntary carbon market, marking a major step towards ensuring the highest levels of integrity and transparency in carbon credits. So who will be next? Thoughts? #CarbonMarket #VCM #CarbonCredits https://lnkd.in/ecYWpexc

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New technology analysis post coming next week, today I'm sharing my article on the origin and evolution of offsets. it's important that we keep in frame how long it can take to develop new solutions and how much of that goes on without public awareness. To be successful in addressing climate change we need a variety of strategies and we need broader buy-in. VCMs are imperfect but improving and they are acting as the proving grounds that will help regulators and policy wonks to act with greater authority and confidence. Take a peek and let me know where you agree or disagree. p.s. if you have special requests for analysis articles, or want to talk about the problem you're tackling, drop a comment.

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Climate Capital Guidebook: The Biden-Harris Administration is releasing a new Climate Capital Guidebook to provide a simple, comprehensive map of capital programs across the federal government that are available to climate-related start-ups, small- and medium-sized businesses, and their investors. While larger, institutionally-backed climate companies may have the resources to identify and access federal funding opportunities, smaller enterprises may face greater challenges in navigating these federal programs. https://lnkd.in/eJ3QV4Fw #climatechange #climatetech

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Great to see the guardrails the White House has proposed around carbon offsets. This approach could help ensure that offsets make a meaningful and measurable reduction in emissions that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. I’m proud that at Juniper, we are committed to zeroing out our emissions not only from our own operations, but across our value chain.   https://lnkd.in/gE7xSZ2v

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This is a great free workshop to learn about the hidden job market. It’s packed with actionable takeaways. Join Natalie Lavery to learn more!

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Carbon removal just got a major boost. Puro.earth, the pioneer in durable carbon dioxide removal, has joined forces with Frontier, the billion-dollar carbon removal initiative. This partnership isn't just about offsetting emissions - it's about scaling technologies that actively pull CO2 from our atmosphere. As the climate crisis intensifies, collaborations like this could be the key to turning the tide. #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CleanTech #NetZero

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This may come as a surprising finding for those of us tracking investments in the climatetech and renewables space. On the two year anniversary mark of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), it turns out the Red States (Republican) are ironically benefitting more than the Blue States (Democrat) based on a latest study, given that the IRA is associated closely with the Biden Administration. I understand cumbersome regulations and approval delays in Red States are some of the contributing causes which also illustrates another point - beyond good intent, it boils down to a supportive regulatory environment. Whatever President Trump’s views are on the IRA and more broadly, climate change, green jobs are being created in the US through these tax credits. This is fundamentally not unaligned with Trump’s overall efforts to attract manufacturing back to the US albeit in the green economy to “make America great again”. So if nothing else prevails, perhaps some pragmatism will :-) #IRA #climatetech #renewables #MAGA #sustainability #greeneconomy

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From Morningstar Upfront Ventures Provided by PR Newswire May 28, 2024 8:08am Upfront, Maverick Systems, The Studio Home, and Billions Join Equity Angels' First #Proptech CohortUpfront, Maverick Systems, The Studio Home, and Billions Join Equity Angels' First Proptech Cohort PR Newswire BELLEVUE, Wash., May 28, 2024 New accelerator focuses on supporting real estate technology startups with diverse leadership BELLEVUE, Wash., May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity Angels, a social impact organization dedicated to fostering fair access to innovation and opportunity, names the 2024 cohort for its first-ever accelerator program. Upfront provides innovative financial solutions for agents and brokers, The Studio Home leverages Web3 visualization for curated home furnishings, Maverick Systems optimizes big data analytics for agent acquisition and retention, and BILLIONS specializes in streamlining operational solutions for high-performing teams. The founders of these startups include some of the most seasoned and unique tech entrepreneurs in real estate today. One such founder is Diana Zaya of Maverick Systems, whose father was raised in a minimalist "mud hut" in Syria, but with hopes of finding a more fulfilling life. After receiving his degree in engineering, he immigrated to the U.S. to start his family. Raised with this dedication to achievement, Diana has established a performance-based system for recruiting and retaining real estate agents. She is positioned to dramatically improve how the industry optimizes big data analytics to enhance brokerage growth strategies. "With such a diverse and seasoned group of founders, we're all learning so much from one another," remarked Equity Angels Founder Kenya Burrell-VanWormer. "We're honored to work with such inspiring founders and look forward to helping grow their businesses through our accelerator program." Upfront Founder Mukund Venkatakrishnan is a recent Harvard graduate who launched his first tech company at 17 and a real estate brokerage by 20. His co-founder Pierre Calzadilla brings extensive real estate expertise, having built and scaled growth teams at Trulia, RealScout and Local Logic. Together, they are leveraging their combined experience to create innovative solutions that financially empower agents and brokers in the real estate industry. The Studio Home Founder Nicole McGuire's passion for modernizing the homebuilding industry stems from her experience working with her family's 80-year-old construction company. She partners with homebuilders to offer curated furniture collections seamlessly integrating with their home designs. Leveraging Web3, she creates aspirational living experiences that buyers can easily envision, personalize and purchase with just a few mouse clicks. ******** We at The Dandy Horse, Inc. have a #proptech solution that increases the cash flow. #VIDAT it. #CO2 avoidance verifying and secured bicycle parking that impacts LEED V 4.1 U.S. Green Building Council #startup

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Congratulations to Elemental Excelerator on the release of their report "Traversing the Climate Technology Scale Gap"! This report highlights the need to close the $150 billion scale gap that is making it difficult for new climate technology to be funded, deployed, and scaled. Read this report for insights from experts from different industries on what we can do to unlock funding for climate tech that can advance opportunity. https://lnkd.in/d7f8ZjV8

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I am proud to be a host committee member for #Circularity24 — the leading convening of professionals building the circular economy — coming to Chicago, May 22-24. Join the growing circularity community and get empowered to move beyond incremental action, catalyze systems change and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Use code C24HC15 to save 15% off when you register here: https://buff.ly/4aur4j1 ••••••••••• Ok, that’s the offical copy. The community part is key. The “beyond incremental action” is essential. Atmospheric CO2 is now *above* 425 ppm. The global temperature is 1.73°C *above* the average from 1880-1920 (https://lnkd.in/gH33zUXu). The time is NOW to make a difference. As those of you in Chicago who know me are well aware, I have been diving deeply into materials. Nano. Molecular. Cellular. Structural. Process. Systems. Design. Textiles. Packagaing. Agriculture. Industrial Chemicals. Manufacturing. Infrastructure. Buildings. The fabulous news is that everything we make can be made better. The question is whether it can scale fast enough. The fact that GreenBiz Group’s Circularity conference is going to be in our backyard - this is real opportunity. AND, you can still snag a discount… Thierry Van Landegem Ryan Jeffery Bill Schleizer mHUB Melissa Rabin Lederer Chicago Climate Connect The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

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We've been working under the hood at LIVSN on the execution behind the word "sustainability" and what it means to put our money where our mouth is. And by "we" I mean Abby Hollis and Wyatt Rice - who have gone above and beyond in this pursuit. I hope you take some time to read the article linked below for context on the how.

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🌍 A New Era for Circular Textiles in California 🌍 California's recent passage of the Responsible Textile Recovery Act is a major milestone in the journey toward a circular economy for fashion and textiles. This legislation, which introduces extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles, ensures that producers take accountability for their products throughout their lifecycle—from production to end-of-life recycling. It's a critical step forward for sustainable fashion, but it’s just the beginning. For true circularity, it starts at the design phase, with the intention to take products back, upcycle, and reintroduce them into the value chain. My work with Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and our Fashion Positive Initiative was all about this—building a library of circular materials designed as technical nutrients, so that fabrics are created to be reused from the start. While EPR will provide the infrastructure for textile recovery, it's essential that we continue to push for material health and circular design, so these products are not just recycled but truly regenerated. Exciting times are ahead as we marry policy with innovation to create a fashion industry that is truly sustainable and circular. 🌀♻️ Thanks to all the folks who helped get this important message started, including: Annie G., Claire Bergkamp Adriana Galijasevic Kristy Caylor Francois Souchet Cecilia Strömblad Brännsten Alice Hartley zem joaquin Marion Hunt Wendy Schmidt Jeffrey Prins Anna Gedda Inka Apter Cecilia Takayama and more.... #circularfashion #sustainabletextiles #EPR #materialhealth #circularmaterials #FashionPositive #technicalnutrients #apparelimpacts #cradletocradle #cradle2cradle #circulareconomy

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Those are big numbers - may governments around the world take heed (and it looks like Canada's on a good path): 🌳Nature-based solutions can provide 37% of the emissions reductions needed by 2030 to meet the Paris Agreement targets. 🌳 Nature restoration can decrease the intensity of climate hazards globally by 26%.

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It was so great to be 65 people and take action on climate. 💡 I learned something new - that without increased transmission capacity, it will be difficult to transition to a 100% clean power grid. Battery storage alone is not enough to adequately and efficiently balance a grid with significant solar and wind generation, we need to add total capacity and improve interregional transmission across the entire U.S. power grid.

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