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“The capital of TPG Rise Climate is perfectly aligned with what we're trying to do in the market, which is bring innovative technologies that help solve very large problems.” -Form Energy Co-Founder & CEO Mateo Jaramillo in the latest episode of Partnerships in Focus. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gjyayV_e

Are you looking for step-by-step guidance on conducting an impact assessment? If so - this case study is for you. Rho Impact led a Project Frame working group to develop and publish actionable insights for applying the Prime Coalition x Project Frame "Potential Impact" methodology in a real world, commercial scenario. Thank you to our partners at Prime Coalition and all contributing entities to this case study, including World Fund, SESAME, Ara Partners, Nysnø Climate Investments, MUUS Climate Partners, AENU, Starshot Capital, Morescope, and Clean Energy Ventures! Rho Impact. The new normal is already here. Let's get to work. #impactmeasurement #climatetech #emissionreduction #climaterisk #esgdisclosure #climatesoftware #esgsoftware #netzero #justtransition #decarbonization #impacteconomy #newnormal

🌐 Corporate Activity in Climate Tech M&A’s Continues! Corporations are leading 79% of climate tech M&A investments in 2024, driving the shift towards clean energy portfolios. Companies like Nextracker Inc., Iberdrola, and Porsche AG are at the forefront, showcasing strong confidence in green innovation and long-term growth. 🌱 Don’t miss more interesting insights in the Q3 report: https://lnkd.in/g2MHH_Pm

We learn or should learn to be weary of folks offering simple solutions to complex issues. If it is too good to be true, it mostly likely is untrue. This is particularly relevant with the current global challenges we face with #climateChange and the #JustEnergyTransition. Solving the challenges and realising the opportunities of these twin agendas will require a multitude of solutions, a lot of unpalatable trade-offs, and proper planning and foresight.

For climate week, we were invited to give a decarbonization workshop to 40 GP investors looking to decarbonize their portfolios! Key takeaways from our three round tables include: 💸 Portfolio companies lack budget and clear value proposition ➡ GPs can help by building and presenting the value case of decarbonization. We often see companies can save 10 - 20% in energy savings from decarbonization levers! 👩🏫 Portfolio companies lack decarbonization experience, expertise, and knowledge ➡ hosting decarbonization 101s will help bring the PortCo team up to speed and reduce friction. Looking for someone to host one? Reach out! 📝Portfolio companies lack resources ➡ GPs can support portfolio companies in prioritization and vetting of solutions providers. Thank you PGGM Investments, AlpInvest Partners, and APG for hosting a great event and inviting us to join! #climateweek #climate #decarbonization #sustainability Keren R., Karin Bouwmeester, Maaike van der Schoot

Climate 3.0 is all about scaling, partnerships, and efficiency. At B Capital Climate, in collaboration with BCG, we're focused on helping companies not just develop cutting-edge technologies, but also ensure they can scale effectively and make a meaningful impact. Success in today's climate landscape requires more than just innovation—it demands the right partnerships, market acceptance, and operational efficiency. The US DOE's Adoption Readiness Level (ARL) framework is a key tool in this process, addressing the challenges of market entry, resource availability, and regulatory barriers to help climate tech companies thrive at scale. Explore how we’re supporting the next wave of climate innovation: https://lnkd.in/g3aiJpBv Thanks to my co-authors Vinay Shandal, Parham Peiroo and Mia Nixon as well as Vanessa Z Chan and Julius Goldberg-Lewis for their contribution. #ClimateInvesting #ClimateTech #Scale #Partnerships #EnergyTransition

How can you generate more business with #Scope4 avoided emissions? This is exactly the question that Fredrik Mohr and I are asking the dozens of climate solutions at ChangeNOW ! We are diving deep into the challenges facing each company and discussing new ways to unlock impact potential through sustainability and economics. These solutions can often be through corporate partnerships, #climateInvestments, piloting agreements and marketing strategies all linked by the data PROOF! Our ClimatePoint interactive #LCAs are designed to hold the foundation behind the stories that scale to new heights and abate our emissions around the world. Designed for #Sfdr and #csrd, we act as a catalyst to connect the challenges with the solutions and establish the change for tomorrow. #paris #impactFinance #article9

🌎💰 Inclusive climate finance is on the cusp of historic and explosive growth!  ☀💲 I am thrilled to share that I am continuing to help expand more pathways for equitable climate finance by teaming up with the amazing Shara Mohtadi, Sam Ricketts and their brilliant team at S2 Strategies (https://s2strategies.org/)! We’re building this work in concert with their impactful work to date on implementing the Inflation Reduction Act, and with an extraordinary network of state, local, non-profit, private and philanthropic partners focused on building a thriving clean energy economy. I’ll be focusing on: 📃 🔌 🌞 Blended finance tools that utilize tax incentives for rapid clean energy deployment, 🏦 💵 ⚡ supporting the emerging green banking ecosystem (catalyzed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund), and 📈 📊 🕴 scaling sustainable finance with public and private investment from capital markets. We’ll share more on this exciting work soon. In the meantime, I’d love to find opportunities to collaborate! #inflationreductionact #climatefinance #climatecrisis #GGRF #cleanenergy #taxpolicy

Atmospheric CO2 levels are at a high, while the CO2 supply required by key industries like greenhouses, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and carbonated beverages is at a low — threatening both production and sustainability goals. As we decarbonize, where do we get carbon from? I’ll be speaking in Houston next week at the Carbon Capture Summit — let’s connect to explore how our DAC solutions can strengthen CO2 supply chains and sustainability strategies.

A key issue in the transition to a cleaner energy future is financing... As mentioned in this morning’s #ClimateWeekNYC panel on unleashing the power of innovation to achieve net zero, carbon pricing could help resolve this issue, if implemented properly. New York’s generators have long supported carbon pricing, which can incentivize decarbonization, lower costs for consumers, and send signals to power producers to build the next generation of resources.