CREtech Climate Weekly Briefs July 5, 2023 - Fundraising by Material Evolution, Gradient & Fressi; Brookfield's U.S. offices going green, & more
Material Evolution secures ￡15M to revolutionise cement industry’s decarbonisation efforts
The cement industry is currently responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions and is facing increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint.
Latest Gradient Comfort Investment Round Totals $9 Million
Gradient Comfort, a company built by thermal scientists to develop and build climate-friendlier HVAC products, has closed a follow-on round of funding that raised $9 million, bringing its total Series A funding to $27.5 million.
Finnish startup receives new investment to transform indoor climate management
Espoo-based startup Fressi has received a significant investment from Swedish proptech group Hydda which is backed by BLQ Invest and Vasakronan. The startup offers indoor climate and energy optimization solutions and targets to be a global leader in the industry.
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Brookfield Properties Announces Entire U.S. Office Portfolio To Be Powered By Zero Emissions Electricity
Brookfield Properties announced the entire U.S. office portfolio it manages will be powered by zero emissions electricity by 2026.
This cooling building wrapper began as a costume for the ‘Lord of the Rings’
Inspired by ancient chainmail, the building facade treatment comes with some surprising benefits.
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We are in the midst of an ongoing mental health crisis throughout the United States. In the wake of the wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada and enveloping an enormous section of the country in frightening haze and smog for days, a critical aspect of this crisis has been brought to the forefront: eco-anxiety.
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??Webinar: A Global Perspective on Co-living Brought to You by SCV | July 19 | Register here
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??CREtech Climate Day?| September 21 | Javits Center |?Register here
??CREtech Climate Global Leadership Summit?| October 23-25 | Stockholm |?Register here
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Onwards and Upwards Decarbonizing the Built World
Shana Schlossberg, CEO of Upward Labs discusses what drives her as a serial entrepreneur across industries, walks us through the launch of the Net Zero Lab, how startups can get involved, as well as unpacking some of the most illuminating startups emerging to tackle the real estate industry’s outsized emissions.
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Chris Sacca, Founder of Lowercarbon Capital, and Shark Tank Legend, To Deliver Opening Keynote at CREtech Climate Day
CREtech has announced Chris Sacca, Founder, Lowercarbon Capital, and Shark Tank Legend, to deliver opening keynote at CREtech Climate Day this September 21 at the Javits Center. Chris has identified the built world as one of the biggest investment opportunities for sustainable innovation and will share his insights why.
TWO WEEKS Left to Apply for the 10th Annual Real Estate Tech Awards (RETAs) for a Chance to Demo Live On Stage at CREtech New York
Applications for CREtech’s 10th Annual Real Estate Tech Awards (RETAs) will close on July 17, 2023. The RETAs are the leading international award honoring the most innovative and cutting-edge companies who have played an integral role in advancing technology in the real estate industry.