Oregon Business For Climate

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We ?? climate policy advocacy opportunities for businesses in Oregon and Washington. Check it out this Thursday and follow up on this fantastic partnership. Thank you everyone from Oregon Business For Climate, B Local PDX, and Clean & Prosperous Washington.

Oregon Business for Climate is proud to be a community sponsor of Organicology March 12-14, 2025 at Revolution Hall in Portland.? Organicology is a unique conference experience that aims to share the latest in organic industry research, education, and connection.? Contributors, advocates and change-makers from across the organic trade to revolutionize food, agriculture and economic models for the better. The team will share their latest work, progress, and challenges while unearthing possibilities and building the deep connections needed to grow the organic agriculture movement today and for an ever-improving future. https://lnkd.in/eST-39ik Brought to the community by Organically Grown Company

Mark your calendars on the evening of March 13th, 2025. Our partners at B Local PDX are throwing their annual B Bash, the biggest B Corp party of the year! Portland is a special place for purpose-driven business. With over 160 Certified B Corps headquartered in Oregon and southwest Washington, dozens more with a strong market presence, and a region full of values aligned with nonprofits and entrepreneurs, the opportunities for connection, collaboration and impact are boundless. Together, we'll celebrate B Corp Month, raise a glass with friends old and new, and recommit to business that benefits people and the planet. You do not need to be a B Local PDX member to join in the fun. This year's B Bash is hosted by iconic Portland advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy, which became a Certified B Corp in 2023. We can't wait to see you there! Please note that this is an in-person event in Portland, Oregon. Your ticket includes delicious food and an assortment of fantastic B Corp beverages. Please register to receive confirmation. https://lnkd.in/eudmZs6z

BUSINESS BRIEFING?? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????JOIN US! Climate Action in the 2025 Legislative Session The 2025 legislative session is stacking up with climate bills – and many have important business implications. Join us for a run down of these policies, from clean energy to boosting transmission and renewables, clean buildings, transportation, funding for basic climate programs, and defending against rollbacks on our prior climate wins. We’re partnering with Oregon Environmental Council again to host a lively and jampacked session. Our featured speaker: Karin Power Natural Resources and Climate Policy Advisor Office of Governor Tina Kotek Details: Friday, February 21st , 1PM to 2PM, via Zoom REGISTER HERE! https://lnkd.in/e3HpVUXn

Member Spotlight: Enduring Planet Enduring Planet is proud to partner with Oregon Business for Climate to support the growing ecosystem of climate-focused innovators. We provide founder-friendly working capital and financial advisory services to climate startups and small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the US. Since 2022, we've financed over 40 climate companies through our innovative Government Advance, which eliminates the need to wait for government payments on grants or contracts. Unlike traditional lenders, we don’t require personal guarantees, warrants, or complex covenants. Plus, we lend against the full value of your contract—not just submitted invoices—and secure financing only against your contracted receivables, not your other assets. In most cases, we can get funding out the door in as little as 30 days. In addition to financing, we offer Fractional CFO services, launched in 2024, to help climate companies of all sizes thrive. Our team now supports over 40 companies and nonprofits with services such as specialized accounting, financial modeling, KPI dashboards, fundraising, and internal financial strategy. We work with clients ranging from industry associations to cutting-edge startups in software, hardware, and advanced materials, from their inception to Series B and beyond. To learn more about our services, our clients, and our commitment to climate impact, visit us on our website. We're honored to be a member of Oregon Business for Climate and look forward to building a more sustainable future together!

Members and Partners -? ? We have a request. As we reflect on a year of strong climate progress and wins, we also see the need for even more action in the year ahead. Federal changes make state progress more essential than ever. We leverage the power of climate-savvy businesses to push that progress. That’s where you come in. Your pro-climate business engagement drives our work, and your membership dues help make it possible. ? In addition to your memberships, much of our work is supported by our affiliate organization,?Oregon for Climate Action, a 501(c)(3) organization funded by grants and donations to fuel our education, outreach, partner engagement and policy development. This C3 work sets the stage for our direct policy action and collaboration with you on critical climate bills.? ? As we plan for a big 2025, we're reaching out to you – leaders who see the importance of?business in driving climate progress. Maybe your company is not yet a member but you appreciate our work, or you want to add a personal contribution, or your company has a corporate matching fund. Whatever your situation, your donation makes a difference.? https://lnkd.in/eT-GpNES

Recently OB4C member?COR Disposal & Recycling was featured in a?Breaking Barriers?and?Environmental Defense Fund?case study about their Electric Garbage Truck.?? ? COR is headquartered (and serves) one of the most climate-vulnerable areas in Oregon. They took it upon themselves to begin their decarbonization journey (including starting to electrify their fleet) to improve air quality for their employees and the areas they work in and serve.? ? They’re also using their initial EV investments to expand local access to EV infrastructure, helping others’ decarbonization efforts in East Portland and beyond.? ? See the video here:?https://lnkd.in/eSARyqgV?

Our partnership with?B Local PDX?continues as we give business leaders the executive summary version of how to affect policy. In October we did a recap on the key methods for engagement – from super easy to more involved. In our next session we’ll give you the scoop on climate policies expected in 2025 where your business voice will be most important. Join us on January 16th, 9:00-10:00AM.?Click here to register now! - https://lnkd.in/gJrpKUFc?? ? (If you can’t join this session, we’ll be hosting another legislative session preview, including legislators, also in January. See below, and stay tuned for details.)

We’re happy to share a huge thank you to all of you who support our work, with special appreciation to all our members that signed onto our CPP support letter. After nearly a year of rulemaking, meetings with decision makers, press activity and more, on Thursday, the Environmental Quality Commission voted to reinstate the CPP. The critical program represents nearly half of Oregon’s plan for addressing climate change – with an innovative approach that also advances equity and provides reasonable flexibility mechanisms for the businesses directly covered by the program. Thanks again to all of the businesses that signed onto our?business support letter!