Climate Action

💻 Registration is now open! Accountability in a Sustainable World Virtual Conference, September 25-26, 2024- the flagship event of Accountability in a Sustainable World Quarterly This conference will focus on key concerns regarding the assurance of a sustainable future: the changing sustainability reporting landscape, the politicization of ESG, accounting for sustainability with a particular emphasis on carbon accounting, measurement, and assurance, performance metrics, the new corporate focus on sustainability, the effects of carbon footprint information on consumer choice and thoughts from a younger generation 💭 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gdMjAAKZ #CareConference2024 #ClimateWeekNYC

📢 The Sustainable Investment Forum North America returns! The 9th Annual Forum returns to New York on the 24th September in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). Join the below asset owners who are already registered and take advantage of the Early Bird rate, to save on your pass: https://lnkd.in/gHCyHtgH #SINVNA #ClimateWeekNYC

It was an honour to host a Women Climate Leaders Breakfast alongside Nigar Arpadarai at #CIF24 last month. Nigar also joined us on stage for our opening discussion, which you can now watch on demand: https://lnkd.in/dwXMgmZ

💭 We're still reflecting on the thoughtful discussions and meaningful connections made at the Climate Innovation Forum. A big thank you to María Mendiluce of the We Mean Business Coalition for kickstarting the day, chairing an important conversation surrounding how we can turn COP28 commitments into action. 🌏 Joining María on stage were Nigar Arpadarai (COP29 Azerbaijan), Majid Al-Suwaidi (COP28 UAE) and Sir Jim Skea (IPCC). ▶ Watch their discussion, as well as others from the mainstage of the #CIF24 on-demand now: https://lnkd.in/dwXMgmZ

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the Climate Innovation Forum with our partners JLR to showcase the launch of the Sustainability Innovation Challenge 🌱 🚀 Our very own Kieran Borrett, alongside Andrea Debbane, the director of sustainability at JLR highlighted the importance of bringing all hands on deck and uniting corporates, startups, and governments to tackle the urgent sustainability challenges we face today. If you are a startup, SME or NGO working within the sustainable mobility space, don't miss this opportunity to collaborate with JLR experts. Apply to the challenge for a chance to win £50,000 or be one of the two runner-ups to receive £20,000 each. Website: https://lnkd.in/dTYhdqHi Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eGbmqwSq If you have any questions, get in touch with Polina S. or Aida Khalil #pnptc #pnpuk #innovationchallenge #jlr

As industry partner to the Climate Innovation Forum, JLR placed an important focus on fostering innovation in the supply chain. If you are a startup, SME or research professional with an idea on accelerating the sustainability transition in the mobility sector, find more information and apply to the JLR Plug and Play Innovation Challenge here- https://lnkd.in/dTYhdqHi

We were delighted to have Suntory Global Spirits as our drinks partner for the Climate Innovation Forum drinks reception last week, featuring some of their most legendary premium spirits brands, including Sipsmith, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Yamazaki and Hibiki.   Their commitment to put nature first aligns with our mission to drive net-zero innovation. From pioneering water conservation projects through their Natural Water Sanctuary initiatives, to pushing the boundaries on net zero hydrogen distilling, to promoting regenerative agricultural practices around the world, Suntory Global Spirits is working to protect and nurture the natural resources we all depend on.   For more information on how Suntory Global Spirits is taking bold steps and leaving light footprints, see: https://lnkd.in/e-SyK594

What caught the eye of Greg Jackson when he first heard about Xlinks?    The Octopus Energy founder and CEO personally invested in Xlinks years ago and felt so strongly about cleaning up the planet and the urgency in tackling climate change, that he soon spoke to his Octopus Energy colleagues and investors about backing the project too.    "I was absolutely thrilled when I heard about Xlinks and met the incredibly talented people that were building out this project. The reality is, if we can shift oil and gas around the world, it's cheaper and easier to move electricity. It's just no one had done it," he said.    Yesterday, Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project CEO, James Humfrey, spoke about the rise of the mega project at the Climate Action Climate Innovation Forum, a flagship event during London Climate Action Week.   Once completed, the project will be the world’s largest subsea power cable to deliver renewable energy from the Moroccan desert to Devon in South West England. Morocco’s renewable energy region of Guelmim-Oued Noun will be connected exclusively to Great Britain via 4000km (2485 miles) HVDC sub-sea cables. Supplying near constant, clean energy to power the equivalent of 7 million British homes all year round.    Mega projects like Xlinks' Morocco-UK Power Project, will require sizeable investment. According to the Climate Policy Initiative Report, by 2030 approximately 35 trillion dollars will be needed in the transition away from fossil fuels demands.    We're pleased that Octopus Energy is one of a number of significant investors from the energy sector backing the Morocco-UK Power Project, including TAQA Group, TotalEnergies, GE Vernova and Africa Finance Corporation.    "It was something I'd always wanted to see." Greg said. #Energy #NetZero #ClimateChange

Andrew Steer, President & CEO, Bezos Earth Fund and Kate Warren, Executive Vice President, Devex on how we can use philanthropy to unlock action on climate. #CIF24 #LCAW24

Breaking News: John Kerry, Chris Skidmore and Nick Henry have just announced the Climate Action Coalition. John Kerry closed the launch with the immortal words of Nelson Mandela, “It always seems impossible until it is done”. #CIF24 #LCAW2024