Climate Investment Funds

ReNew Successfully Commissions Its First Interstate Transmission Scheme (ISTS) Project Following Investment From Norfund and KLP

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

ReNew (“ReNew”, RNW, RNWWW: NASDAQ), India’s leading decarbonization solutions company, has commissioned its first interstate transmission project, the “Koppal Transmission Scheme”.

Key Points: 
  • ReNew (“ReNew”, RNW, RNWWW: NASDAQ), India’s leading decarbonization solutions company, has commissioned its first interstate transmission project, the “Koppal Transmission Scheme”.
  • Following the commissioning of the 1,500 MW Koppal Transmission Scheme, the remaining transmission for 3,500 MW is expected to be completed by June 2024.
  • Following the announcement, an agreement was signed yesterday on the second joint investment in the transmission sector with Norfund, the Norwegian Government’s Investment Fund for developing countries, and KLP, Norway’s largest pension company, through their joint company KNI India AS.
  • The investment by Norfund and KLP in ReNew’s transmission projects is in line with ReNew’s farm-down strategy, enabling ReNew to add further capacity.

The leading forum for public-private partnerships alongside COP returns for its 14th edition on 7-8 December at Conrad Dubai: World Climate Foundation

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Furthermore, the Summit serves as a platform for front-running pledges, commitments and action plans aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Furthermore, the Summit serves as a platform for front-running pledges, commitments and action plans aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement.
  • As a member of the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action, World Climate Foundation works to create powerful cross-sectoral partnerships.
  • Throughout the last 14 years, the Summit has become a key platform for driving policies, investments and technologies alongside COP negotiations.
  • World Climate Summit will offer high-level keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats and commitments by governments and corporations on climate targets and informal networking.

The leading forum for public-private partnerships alongside COP returns for its 14th edition on 7-8 December at Conrad Dubai: World Climate Foundation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Furthermore, the Summit serves as a platform for front-running pledges, commitments and action plans aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Furthermore, the Summit serves as a platform for front-running pledges, commitments and action plans aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement.
  • As a member of the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action, World Climate Foundation works to create powerful cross-sectoral partnerships.
  • Throughout the last 14 years, the Summit has become a key platform for driving policies, investments and technologies alongside COP negotiations.
  • World Climate Summit will offer high-level keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats and commitments by governments and corporations on climate targets and informal networking.

Converge Announces Mix AI™, Predictive AI to Help Contractors Decarbonize Concrete Construction

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Converge, a leading construction technology company, has announced Mix AI™. This new tool uses predictive AI to assist contractors in reducing concrete overdesign and embodied carbon emissions, promoting low-carbon construction practices.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Converge , a leading construction technology company, has announced Mix AI™.
  • This new tool uses predictive AI to assist contractors in reducing concrete overdesign and embodied carbon emissions, promoting low-carbon construction practices.
  • Through Mix AI™, Converge is using cutting-edge AI techniques to deliver a real-world, highly-scalable digital solution to decarbonize the concrete sector," said Raphael Scheps, co-founder and CEO of Converge.
  • Mix AI™ enables contractors to choose concrete mixes with less cement, meeting performance specs while cutting down embodied carbon emissions.

Converge Announces Mix AI™, Predictive AI to Help Contractors Decarbonize Concrete Construction

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Converge, a leading construction technology company, has announced Mix AI™. This new tool uses predictive AI to assist contractors in reducing concrete overdesign and embodied carbon emissions, promoting low-carbon construction practices.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Converge , a leading construction technology company, has announced Mix AI™.
  • This new tool uses predictive AI to assist contractors in reducing concrete overdesign and embodied carbon emissions, promoting low-carbon construction practices.
  • Through Mix AI™, Converge is using cutting-edge AI techniques to deliver a real-world, highly-scalable digital solution to decarbonize the concrete sector," said Raphael Scheps, co-founder and CEO of Converge.
  • Mix AI™ enables contractors to choose concrete mixes with less cement, meeting performance specs while cutting down embodied carbon emissions.

The United States and Nordic countries launch joint funding initiative to increase climate investments in emerging and developing markets: World Climate Foundation

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Monday, December 4, 2023

World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.

Key Points: 
  • World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.
  • At today's launch, IMCA issued a call for proposals under the PREPARE Adaptation Finance Window, an initiative under the USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator.
  • World Climate Foundation is proud to be acting as Operating Partner of the Investment Mobilization Collaboration Arrangement (IMCA); to deliver on climate investment objectives in developing and emerging economies.
  • We look forward to utilizing our expertise in facilitating public-private sector collaboration to catalyze critically needed climate finance at scale."

The United States and Nordic countries launch joint funding initiative to increase climate investments in emerging and developing markets: World Climate Foundation

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 4, 2023

World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.

Key Points: 
  • World Climate Foundation is acting as IMCA's Operating Partner, with support from the Climate Investment Coalition.
  • At today's launch, IMCA issued a call for proposals under the PREPARE Adaptation Finance Window, an initiative under the USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator.
  • World Climate Foundation is proud to be acting as Operating Partner of the Investment Mobilization Collaboration Arrangement (IMCA); to deliver on climate investment objectives in developing and emerging economies.
  • We look forward to utilizing our expertise in facilitating public-private sector collaboration to catalyze critically needed climate finance at scale."

International Symposium on Destination Stewardship Inspires the Future of Global Tourism

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Latest research from over 15,000 Canadians found that 82% of residents agree that tourism is a positive force in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Latest research from over 15,000 Canadians found that 82% of residents agree that tourism is a positive force in Canada.
  • "The Symposium comes at a pivotal moment in the evolution of global tourism," said Marsha Walden, President and CEO of Destination Canada.
  • By bringing together tourism leaders to focus on this important topic, this Symposium helps Canadian tourism chart a course for a more sustainable future."
  • Destination Canada engages in destination development through Thought Leadership, and Planning & Strategy to empower Canada's tourism industry, enable growth and expertise in destination development, and maximize collective impact for Canada.

TDK Ventures and Climate Investment set to co-host Energy Week 2023: shaping the future of sustainable energy

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

To register to 'attend', go to: Energy Week 2023 .

Key Points: 
  • To register to 'attend', go to: Energy Week 2023 .
  • "TDK Ventures' Energy Week is an annual thought leadership event, upon which Energy Week 2023 will build," said Nicolas Sauvage, TDK Ventures President.
  • We look forward to having anyone interested in this important topic attend Energy Week 2023, where we will come together to shape a sustainable energy future."
  • To learn more about TDK Ventures, interested startups or investment partners should visit www.tdk-ventures.com or reach out at [email protected] .

TDK Ventures and Climate Investment set to co-host Energy Week 2023: shaping the future of sustainable energy

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

To register to 'attend', go to: Energy Week 2023 .

Key Points: 
  • To register to 'attend', go to: Energy Week 2023 .
  • "TDK Ventures' Energy Week is an annual thought leadership event, upon which Energy Week 2023 will build," said Nicolas Sauvage, TDK Ventures President.
  • We look forward to having anyone interested in this important topic attend Energy Week 2023, where we will come together to shape a sustainable energy future."
  • To learn more about TDK Ventures, interested startups or investment partners should visit www.tdk-ventures.com or reach out at [email protected] .