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Carbon accounting platform acquired by Sage as ClimateTech heats up

TechCrunch

Sage had previously stated it plans to support SMEs to get to net zero, and this acquisition appears to be part of their strategy. Bristol seems to be making a habit of Climate Tech, also producing Ecologi Zero , real-time carbon footprinting software for businesses.

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Hong Kong’s Brinc Launches Climate Tech Program to Support Early-Stage Startups in Carbon Dioxide Removal Solutions

AsiaTechDaily

In addition to its accelerator programs, Brinc offers investment services and distributed innovation strategies to support corporations in sourcing new startups and technologies. Headquartered in Hong Kong Brinc is a prominent global venture accelerator that operates 13 accelerator programs across seven countries.

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Circularity Tales: environmental entrepreneurship in Dakar

Impact Hub

Named “Wërngël-Bi”, a term in Wolof that translates to “The Circle”, the circularity programme at Impact Hub Dakar supported different entrepreneurs carrying out projects that ranged from eco-construction to ecological toilets. Meet the Wërngël-Bi entrepreneurs.

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Should we be growing trees in the desert to combat climate change?

TechCrunch

“There is a current debate about whether drylands are suitable for reforestation for the purpose of global climate mitigation purposes,” said Niall Hanan, professor of dryland ecology in the Plant and Environmental Sciences Department at New Mexico State University. 14 climate tech investors share their H1 2022 strategies.

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Why Black Friday Is Toxic for Startups

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Lower business costs, more innovative strategies, a better reputation, and more new customers who value sustainability contribute to higher long-term profits. socially, ecologically, or economically.” Johan Olzon, Co-Founder of Soeder: “We want to inspire our customers to consume consciously. That is extremely important to us!

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3 Ways to Boost Your Team’s Work From Home Performance

StartupNation

Another strategy you can try out is keeping a time slot on your calendar open when anyone can make an appointment to talk. Even at a distance, it’s great to organize creative socializing events, such as virtual happy hours on Zoom.

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10 Zurich-area investors on Switzerland’s 2020 startup outlook

TechCrunch

I really wish that the business case for social and ecological startups will finally be proven (kind of like Oatly showed with the Blackstone investment). How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? Are there startups that you wish you would see in the industry but don’t? What are some overlooked opportunities right now?

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