Libra Group

🌎 Proud to share that earlier this month, Concordia, a leading convener of the world’s most prominent business, government, and nonprofit leaders, and of which Libra Group is its Founding Sponsor, held its second Amazonas Summit in #Guyana. Launched in 2022 by Former Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez, the Concordia Amazonas Initiative focuses on the crucial connection between the Amazon's health and our planet's wellbeing. This year's Summit emphasized #EnvironmentalSustainability and #FinancialInclusion, bringing together leaders across sectors, including Libra Group’s Chief Relationship Officer Maria Paula Correa. Through immersive jungle visits, discussions on #biodiversity protection, and “do-tank” sessions, highlights included: 👉 Engaging with local female entrepreneurs in collaboration with Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc, and #ExxonMobilGuyana. 👉 An excursion to Baganara Island Resort, featuring sessions on “Protecting Biodiversity & Sustainable Development in the Amazon” and “Carbon Credits – Navigating The Future Of Climate Finance.” 👉 An address from Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, emphasizing global #collaboration, integrating biodiversity into the global agenda, and developing scalable models for #EnvironmentalProtection. During the Summit, President Ali pledged to protect 30% of its territory by 2030 to meet climate goals. President Ali also informed of plans for Guyana to become a member of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean in the near future. 👉 A visit to Iwokrama River Lodge, an eco-tourism and research center in the Essequibo River. 👉 A tour of Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre, the first accessible wildlife monitoring and research center. Nicola Green, Co-Founder & Chair of Trustees, discussed the center’s impact on innovative education and conservation. We are proud to support Concordia, one of the 10 philanthropic initiatives of our sister organization, Libra Philanthropies, in fostering vital global conversations! #Concordia24 Photo Credits: Johnny Vacar and Nicolás Galeano

Pleased to share that our Group’s North European renewable energy interests, including three biogas facilities in Latvia, have been consolidated under EuroEnergy, one of our #RenewableEnergy companies based in Europe with a strong portfolio of solar, wind, and battery storage in Greece, Romania, Croatia, Poland, and now Latvia.  The consolidation of our North European renewable energy subsidiary, formerly known as Convergen Latvia, into #EuroEnergy comes after a period of growth for the company. Since its inception in 2007, EuroEnergy has completed in excess of €1 billion in transactions, with 600 megawatts (MW) developed through nearly 180 projects. Today, the company has a combined generating capacity of over 110 MW and a pipeline of approximately 640 MW under development across Europe.   With the addition of the Latvian energy portfolio, EuroEnergy adds a dynamic team of over 20 professionals and a specialty in biogas, with facilities located near Jelgava, Nica, and Cesvaine, Latvia. Produced through anaerobic digestion or fermentation of biodegradable materials, biogas is used to generate electricity sold to the national grid. To lead the newly consolidated European portfolio, Antonis Menegas, former CEO of EuroEnergy and currently one of Libra Group’s Executive Vice Presidents of Energy, has been reappointed as CEO of the newly enlarged EuroEnergy. Fanis Mermigkousis, previously EuroEnergy’s CEO, will become the Chief Operating Officer and continue overseeing the company’s team, operating projects, and robust pipeline. EuroEnergy is one of three Libra Group renewable energy companies comprising a portfolio in excess of 4 gigawatts (GW) of projects owned, developed, or pending development in 10 countries. Thanks to Theofanis’s strategic leadership, EuroEnergy has laid a strong foundation to meet Europe’s growing #CleanEnergy needs. We look forward to following this dynamic company and its leadership in this exciting next phase! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eA_X2PQH

🌟 We are excited to spotlight the new Santorini Collection by Mrs. Alice, in collaboration with the renowned Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection! 🍽️ This exclusive tabletop accessories collection, designed by Alice Naylor-Leyland, draws inspiration from the boutique resort and its unbeatable views of #Santorini’s caldera. The four new tablescapes capture the #Mediterranean charm and coastal elegance of the island. 🌅 To celebrate, Grace Hotel Santorini is offering Mrs. Alice-inspired private dining experiences at their picturesque clifftop location where guests can enjoy a romantic meal with incredible views of the #Aegean Sea and the iconic infinity pool. Grace Hotel Santorini is an award-winning property owned by Sparta Properties, one of our #RealEstate subsidiaries that owns and manages a global portfolio of properties. We look forward to seeing how this collaboration brings enchanting moments and breathtaking beauty to guests! For more information on the collection, visit: https://bit.ly/3zShNE1

🌊 St. Johns Ship Building, Inc. successfully delivered the Atlantic Resolute, the first of two #JonesAct-compliant Chartwell Ambitious-Class Crew Transfer Vessels (#CTV) ordered by Atlantic Wind Transfers. This is one of three CTVs delivered by St. Johns Ship Building within six months. ⚓️ The completion of this Chartwell-designed vessel exemplifies St. John’s versatility in building a wide variety of vessels that advance a clean and #sustainable maritime future, with this vessel servicing offshore wind in the U.S. This news follows St. Johns' announcement last month of its successful delivery of the second of three Jones Act-compliant Incat Crowther 30m Crew Transport Vessels ordered by WINDEA CTV, LLC. St. Johns Ship Building also specializes in new construction and repairs of a wide variety of steel and aluminum vessels, including crew vessels, ferries, tugs, deck and tank barges, landing crafts and general cargo vessels. 🌎 Congrats to St. Johns Ship Building, a Jones Act-compliant shipyard in Palatka, Florida, owned by Americraft Marine Group, one of our #maritime subsidiaries, on their commitment to constructing vessels that drive #energy efficiency and service the U.S. #OffshoreWind industry!

Congratulations to lomarlabs on their collaboration agreement with maritime #deeptech start-up CargoKite! Together, they will develop a new zero-emission ship class of micro ships powered by large kite systems and cutting-edge AI for autonomous operation. 🛳️The design aims for low or zero-emission transportation and can operate in more challenging and niche trades. The vessel's AI-powered route planner calculates the optimal route and arrival time based on actual weather conditions. CargoKite’s technology, a spin-off from Munich’s Technical University, will be further enhanced through the partnership with #lomarlabs, with the first ships set to launch in 2027. 🌍Adding to lomarlabs' portfolio of projects, including Seabound, Alicia Bots, TURTLE, Blue Dot Change, and Calcarea, this partnership promises to be a groundbreaking #decarbonization solution that also supports customization, full transparency, and cost savings. As the corporate innovation arm of our #maritime subsidiary Lomar Shipping, lomarlabs is driving a greener future for #shipping! Learn more here: https://lomarlabs.com/

🌱 Pleased to share that Greenwood Energy (GWE) has taken an important next step in the development of the TERRɅ INITIɅTIVE, a novel utility-scale solar project in partnership with the Arhuaco People, with the official signing of a Framework Agreement that took place in Nabusimake, Colombia. A signing of the specific annex for the first phase of the project, TERRɅ Site I, was also completed and this phase will be carried out on a 236-hectare property in El Copey, Cesar and involves the construction of 52 MWp solar plants and an indigenous village. Later phases will see the completion of over 100 MW and 2 additional villages. Once completed, this groundbreaking #partnership will mark a new era of #SustainableDevelopment, providing: • Clean energy to the region • Support for the construction of 160 MWp solar plants and 3 new indigenous villages • Job creation and economic reinforcement for the Arhuaco community • Reforestation of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, one of the world's most valuable natural reserves 🤝 GWE, one of our #RenewableEnergy subsidiaries based in #LatinAmerica, recently hosted an Indigenous officialization summit in the ancestral capital of the Arhuacos that brought together over 250 community leaders, corporate partners, and public entities. Through traditional ceremonies, guided tours, and cultural exchanges, participants gained valuable insights into the rich heritage of the Arhuaco People. 🍃 Libra Group's renewable energy subsidiaries are committed to building a more sustainable future. Congrats to the GWE team! We're excited to continue to follow this exciting and novel project as it develops. 🎦 Watch a special film from the summit here: https://bit.ly/3Wfauz0

Proud to share that Libra Philanthropies, Libra Group’s sister organization and an independent 501(c)(3) foundation, has established the “Philippe A. Embiricos Fellowship in Ocean Engineering” at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with a total $500,000 gift. Honoring the remarkable legacy of Mr. Embiricos, a pioneer in improving the environmental footprint of global #shipping, his daughter, Nitzia Logothetis, initiated this fellowship through Libra Philanthropies’ Rising Global Leaders program. Housed in MIT's Center for Ocean Engineering, the fellowship aims to inspire and empower talent from Greece to become trailblazers in #maritime #innovation. Mr. Embiricos was a prominent and beloved figure in international shipping, known for his outspoken and insightful views. His illustrious career included roles on the Panama Canal Authority's Advisory Board and BIMCO's Executive Committee. An accomplished author and scholar, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Durham, as well as a Master's degree in Shipping and Ship-building management from MIT. We eagerly anticipate the enduring influence of this fellowship, which serves as a fitting tribute to Mr. Embiricos' legacy. It also creates a vital connection between MIT and Greece, fostering collaboration to nurture future ocean engineering innovators committed to a #sustainable maritime industry.

🎥 We’re pleased to share that Aria Hotels recently hosted the “Aria Screenings Kimolos International Film Festival,” a first-of-its-kind cultural event held at the picturesque Cycladic island of Kimolos. Developed by Aria Hotels and Glory Films, the collaboration aimed to highlight Greek culture through the art of cinema. The result was a magical cinematic experience under the stars at the award-winning Windmill Kimolos, one of Aria's ~70 properties that offer unique and immersive hospitality experiences. At the premiere event, Aria Hotels was honored to welcome celebrated Greek actor and screenwriter Harris Romas. The festival included screenings of 3 new films, “The Taste of Things,” “75 díaz,” and “Someday We’ll Tell Each Other Everything,” and ended with a closing party at The Windmill, one of the few traditionally restored windmills in Greece today dating from 1852 that was renovated into an elegant hotel with modern amenities and facilities. 👋 Thanks to the remarkable contributions of partners including Rosebud.21 and the Athens International Food Film Festival, the three-day event was a great success. ☀️ Congratulations to Aria, one of our #hospitality subsidiaries dedicated to providing authentic Greek hospitality, and its partners for executing this experience! We look forward to seeing your continued work to showcase authentic Greek culture!️

🚁 Proud to share that LCI, one of our #aerospace subsidiaries, has announced the long-term lease of a new AW139 helicopter to Toll Group – an experienced provider of specialized mission-critical #helicopter services and training for government, defense, and the civil sector in Australia. From its new base in Darwin, Australia, the Leonardo AW139, a 15-seat medium-sized and twin-engine helicopter, will enhance Toll’s capabilities in search and rescue, aircraft maintenance engineering, and cargo and personnel transportation missions. This is one of many lease placements for advanced aircraft technology in LCI’s fleet and follows its recent announcement that it has raised over $2 billion of capital since 2019. Including this AW139, LCI has a fleet in excess of 300 aircraft in service and on order across the globe that includes modern fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (#eVTOLs), and autonomous cargo aircraft systems. 👏 Congratulations to #LCI and #TollGroup on this partnership! We look forward to seeing this helicopter in action!

☀️ As our Group’s renewable energy footprint continues to grow, we are pleased to highlight 2 of the 71 built U.S. #solar projects of Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI), one of our #RenewableEnergy subsidiaries based in North America! Developed by GSI and operating since 2017, these solar projects in Orlando, Florida produce nearly 13 MW DC as part of a long-term power purchase agreement with the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One) Stanton Power Station. ➡️ These projects integrate with OUC’s current energy grid, maximizing land use while generating additional clean energy, and are just a snapshot of GSI’s broad portfolio in the U.S. and Canada, including 388 MW of built operating assets and a future pipeline of over 2 GW under development. 🌱 We are proud of projects such as this, which help offset carbon emissions and promote #CleanEnergy solutions for a better future. We look forward to continuing to follow as GSI advances clean energy initiatives in North America!