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Check out our Executive Director Sarah Kearney's insights featured in the CommonWealth Beacon on The Boston Foundation’s new report, Powering Up Together! The article highlights Sarah's take on why the report centers on small building decarbonization and the essential role of philanthropic investment in advancing equitable climate solutions and overcoming challenges in retrofitting Boston’s small buildings. https://lnkd.in/dVb62qMA #Boston #ClimateFinance #CatalyticCapital #Philanthropy

We were honored to join the Boston Green Ribbon Commission in providing advisory support for The Boston Foundation's latest climate report, Powering Up Together, which focuses on the urgent need to retrofit Boston’s small buildings to meet the city’s net-zero emissions goals. The report outlines a clear call to action for philanthropists to help overcome challenges and seize opportunities in this critical effort. With ample support from private philanthropists, we can streamline collaboration across myriad public and private efforts, accelerate retrofit projects, and advance equitable outcomes for communities across Boston. Read the report to learn how philanthropic capital can help transform Boston’s retrofit approach and create long-term climate and equity impact: https://lnkd.in/eY_ZEaBu ? #CatalyticCapital #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance #NetZero #Boston

Last chance to register! Tomorrow, we wrap up our #CatalyticCapital series with a deep dive into regional insights and lessons learned with the Catalytic Capital Consortium. Join us for action-oriented tips and takeaways. Pull the lever for catalytic capital: https://zurl.co/VVVa Priya Krishnamoorthy 200 Million Artisans Jayshree Venkatesan Center for Financial Inclusion?Michael Brown Impact Finance Research Consortium Zsuzsanna Pósfai Periféria Policy and Research Center Sarah Kearney Prime Coalition Alessia Gianoncelli Gianluca Gaggiotti Peter Cafferkey

Our very own Director Keri Browder joined Steering Committee member Dan Miller of The Roda Group on his podcast, Climate Chat, to talk all things climate investing and impact! Watch or listen to their conversation to dive into: - Our convener, Prime Coalition, and the role of #CatalyticCapital - Frame’s origin story and the power of inviting investors to work together - An intro to forward-looking impact assessment, including baselines and rebound effects - Hot topics among the Frame community like #Additionality? - What’s up next for our Content Working Groups Catch up on the full conversation ?? https://lnkd.in/eTAH6K_p #ImpactAccountability #ClimateInvesting #ClimateTech #GhgEmissions

Our Trellis Climate team had the opportunity to connect with several of you during #NYCW24 and dive deep into the challenges and opportunities in FOAK financing for climate tech. Read all about their events and top takeaways! ??

We’re looking forward to this upcoming webinar hosted by Impact Europe in partnership with the Catalytic Capital Consortium! Come listen in as our Executive Director, Sarah Kearney, joins the conversation and shares key insights on maximizing the power of catalytic capital. https://lnkd.in/g8jhAaZN #CatalyticCapital #ClimateFinance #SocialFinance #Philanthropy

Mark your calendar! C3 is teaming up with Impact Europe?for the last in our 2024 series of webinars on?#catalyticcapital. On Oct. 9th, we'll be showcasing findings from C3-supported research projects spanning Eastern Europe, India and the U.S., with a panel of experts who will discuss key considerations for investors and asset owners. They include: ? Priya Krishnamoorthy, 200 Million Artisans, which studied the role of catalytic capital in India’s artisan sector, particularly as it applied to craft-based micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. ? Jayshree Venkatesan, Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI), which researched how catalytic capital has spurred the digital credit industry, considering both growth and unintended consequences. ? Maoz (Michael) Brown, Impact Finance Research Consortium, which produced a quantitative analysis of the prevalence, applications, and consequences of catalytic capital investment based on a large sample of fund managers. ? Zsuzsanna Pósfai, Periféria Policy and Research Center, which studied how catalytic capital can help spur affordable housing development in eight Eastern/Southeastern European countries. ? Sarah Kearney, Prime Coalition, which developed a framework to help philanthropic investors understand when to use catalytic capital to fill specific capital gaps, particularly when financing engineering and science innovation. ? Register here:?https://lnkd.in/g8jhAaZN ? Read about C3’s Strengthening the Evidence Base projects:?https://lnkd.in/gYS-HBvD #impactinvesting?#socialinvesting?#climatefinance?#affordablehousing?#financialinclusion #SMEs #entrepreneurs #India #EasternEurope

Our portfolio company, Charm Industrial, was recently featured on Heatmap News for its partnership with the USDA Forest Service on a groundbreaking pilot in Inyo National Forest!???? Charm is transforming forest-thinning biomass into bio-oil, tackling wildfire risk while permanently removing CO2 from the atmosphere.????? Supported by a Cal Fire grant, the project utilizes Charm’s advanced pyrolysis technology to convert waste wood into a carbon sink, with big plans to scale up. This exciting initiative shows the potential to make a huge impact on wildfire risk reduction and climate change mitigation. Read more:? https://lnkd.in/eH8pWUrN #WildfirePrevention #ClimateTech #PrimeImpactFund

Case studies offer valuable insights into the challenges and successes of scaling first-of-a-kind (FOAK) climate solutions. Explore the examples highlighted here and then dive even further into Trellis Climate's Resource Hub for FOAK Project Preparation & Development! https://lnkd.in/grRursf8

?? The shipping industry accounts for 3% of global emissions today, with projections reaching 10% by 2050 if urgent action isn't taken. The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2023 GHG Strategy sets ambitious decarbonization targets, aiming for net-zero by 2050, creating significant opportunities in alternative fuels. ?? Green methanol, ammonia, and carbon capture technologies are poised to play a crucial role in decarbonizing long-haul shipping. Investment in these solutions is vital, especially as regulatory incentives lag and infrastructure challenges loom. With investments in companies like Oxylus Energy (green methanol) and Calcarea (carbon capture), Azolla Ventures is invested in helping the shipping industry reduce emissions. The path to decarbonization is clear, and the time for bold investment is now. ?? Read the full article written by Azolla Venture’s Amy Duffuor, and Alexandra Steckmest here: https://lnkd.in/gGcbFuXB #Sustainability #Decarbonization #GreenMethanol #Shipping #CarbonCapture #AzollaVentures