Highlights for Better Future #9

Here are the recent technology and innovation development highlights of sustainability from the globe:

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?? Low-Carbon Homes Could Save ￡1,341: A study reveals potential savings in energy bills and advocates making low-carbon homes compulsory. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3legn80xo

?? Google Strikes Carbon Deal with US DAC Startup: Partnering with Holocene to secure 100 tons of carbon removal.

https://carboncredits.com/google-strikes-100-ton-deal-with-us-dac-startup-holocene/

?? Microsoft AI and Climate Action: How AI is driving innovation in climate solutions and sustainability efforts.

https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/microsoft-ai-is-a-game-changer-in-reimagining-climate-action

?? Standard Chartered Finances Carbon Removal Project: Supporting debt financing to scale the carbon removal industry.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/standard-chartered-to-provide-debt-financing-for-carbon-removal-project-to-help-scale-the-industry-a6ea7e8e

?? Dutch Startup Carbyon Raises €15.3M: Testing fast-swing direct air capture technology to remove carbon from the atmosphere.

https://techfundingnews.com/dutch-startup-carbyon-raises-e15-3m-to-test-its-fast-swing-direct-air-capture-technology/?ref=climateu.earth&utm_source=www.lastweek.inclimate.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=last-week-in-climate-120&_bhlid=b70dbd58a92b3e2225e734d50b9e6c6d31d4e66a#google_vignette

??? VentureBeam Launches Free Tool: Helping companies navigate sustainability challenges with a new free tool.

https://tech.eu/2024/07/16/venturebeam-launches-free-tool-to-help-companies/?utm_source=www.lastweek.inclimate.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=last-week-in-climate-120&_bhlid=8a02f24fc4c89582b6f62ee11144eddf36ea3b70

???? Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Commits €900M: Investing in renewable energy projects through CIP’s fund.

https://renewablesnow.com/news/norways-sovereign-wealth-fund-commits-eur-900m-to-cip-renewables-fund-867001/?utm_source=www.lastweek.inclimate.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=last-week-in-climate-120&_bhlid=2d698243dc37bdffc25dc418a34e3e9c4b44eb13

???? Danish VC Nine Realms Lands €50M: Supporting decarbonization efforts in the supply chain sector.

https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/08/danish-vc-nine-realms-lands-e50-million-from-eif-to-decarbonise-the-supply-chain-sector/?utm_source=www.lastweek.inclimate.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=last-week-in-climate-120&_bhlid=530df670e0f1acf984aca0f3e4ac471ef690e2ba

??? Climate Tech on the Ballot: How climate issues are shaping global political landscapes. https://www.ctvc.co/climate-tech-on-the-ballot-pt-2/?utm_source=www.lastweek.inclimate.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=last-week-in-climate-120&_bhlid=d6f32b4a1161300e0ac872ae8a3e899cb22c9413

?? Blended Finance to Drive Climate Solutions: Exploring how blended finance can accelerate climate-focused investments.

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/09/blended-finance-drive-climate-solutions/

?? Signol Raises ￡25M: Focusing on reducing emissions in industries by addressing human behavior and efficiency.

https://tech.eu/2024/09/02/sustainability-startup-signol-raises-ps25m-to-harness-the-human-factor-in-emissions-intensive-industries/

?? Oracle Launches Sustainability App: Introducing new tools for cloud users to track and optimize sustainability efforts.

https://www.cio.com/article/3515952/oracle-launches-a-new-sustainability-app-for-fusion-cloud-epm.html