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How are On Purpose Fellows transforming the economy? 🌍 After completing the On Purpose programme in 2014, Chris Gale has spent the past decade as a leader in social impact and the circular economy—from driving social mission work at Ben & Jerry's’s to leading circular innovation at eBay. He’s now making an impact through working with two exciting organisations: Unibloom, a climate tech platform helping businesses embed climate action beyond carbon reporting, and Purchasing with Purpose, scaling social enterprise procurement in the US. 🌱 🔗 Read more about Chris’s journey and his impactful work in the full blog post: https://lnkd.in/e_Ut3FR4 #OnPurpose #OnPurposeStories #SocialImpact #ClimateAction #SocialEnterprise

Interesting article from The Australian on tech startups and how they secure funds & talent in the global market. As a recruiter, I’m fascinated by the comments of Atlassian executive Amy Glancey speaking about Tech Central in Sydney & how her organisation’s efforts in establishing this hub could lead to an influx of talent, not just for the one company but an industry. In this world of globally mobile talent, I imagine this logic also applies to our national economy to a degree. Shows clearly the importance of fostering local unicorns in the tech driven economies of 2024. #techtalent #talentacquisition

Kate Murray is at UpLink - World Economic Forum's investor event in London. She's gauging the temperature in the room, and it's a clear invitation to all of you to partake in the opportunities, that Neolithics and others clearly offer: - The Impact investment landscape is alive and strong in the EU, and offers a great platform to springboard real change. the number of public and private partners looking to make a difference in the space is amazing! - From aviation to the manufacturing to the food industry, the energy and determination of innovators is infectious. If anyone is going to have an impact on global sustainability, it's the people in this room! - The balance between profit and impact is not clear cut, and differs between different players in a partnership. Ultimately though, both are essential for longterm success. - Tackling carbon emissions requires a 3-pronged approach. We need global solutions that remove carbon from the environment, prevent excess carbon production, maximise efficiencies and output per unit of carbon produced. There is no silver bullet, and global innovation needs to be present on all three fronts. #ESG #SDG123

🌍 How Should Sustainability Teams Approach Climate Innovation? In today’s rapidly evolving climate landscape, innovation isn’t just a buzzword — it’s your bridge between organizational goals and the cutting-edge solutions emerging from thousands of startups worldwide. But here’s the challenge: reducing your company’s carbon footprint is like solving a giant, intricate jigsaw puzzle. Each startup or new supplier you engage with holds a potential piece of that puzzle. Yet, a single piece won’t deliver significant impact. To unlock true value, you need to strategically assemble these pieces to create the comprehensive ecosystem that both reduces emissions and strengthens your business. Solve this puzzle, and your company can not only bolster climate resilience but also create new revenue streams and enhance profitability. The future of sustainability is interconnected. Are you ready to leverage innovation to climate-proof your business? ➡️ Dive into my latest Substack post for deeper insights on how to build a sustainable, profitable future.

Back Market’s 2024 Impact Report has just dropped! We've conducted a deep dive into our business processes and contributions to the circular tech economy over the last 10 years. We’re truly proud of our work at Back Market, so if you’re interested in: 🔄 How we’re giving tech a second life through circularity and repair. 🌍 Our initiatives and achievements in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. 📱 Efforts to bridge the digital divide and make tech more accessible. Then you can access the report here: 👉https://lnkd.in/ebfa7g9e 2024 Big ole' thank you to Pauline Deschamps, India Blue van Spall, Lucy Hargrove, Manon Chrétien, Hannah Laloum, Clare Austen-Smith, Camille Richard and a ton of other people to make this real! #ImpactReport #BackMarket #CircularEconomy #RefurbishedTech

Where should businesses start when it comes to a sustainable strategy? 🌍    Leo Rayman, founder and CEO at EdenLab, says it’s time to reframe the way we think about green growth. Businesses shouldn’t see their part in the great transition as an obligation - instead, they should embrace the opportunity with both hands. 👐 Why? Because switching to decarbonised growth will improve your processes, make your tech more efficient, and save you money. 💸       “Every company is a climate tech company. They just don't know it yet. In fact, if you don't know that you're a climate tech company, you're probably on your way out.” But a sustainable supply chain means nothing if consumers aren’t demanding it in the first place. So Leo took to the stage at our Composable Commerce Summit to share invaluable insights on how you can inspire shoppers to make sustainable consumer choices, including success stories from other industries. ♻️     Read more and watch Leo’s full keynote: https://lnkd.in/e58EmJUC

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲? Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Arooshi Dahiya, the driving force behind Oren, where sustainability isn't just a buzzword—it's a game-changer! Arooshi's passion for making sustainability accessible to businesses of all sizes has propelled Oren to the pinnacle of the industry. With a vision that empowers sustainability teams to focus on strategy, not paperwork, Arooshi has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Women Leading Global Climate Tech Startups. So, to discover how Oren's innovative strategies are reshaping the landscape of 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, mark your calendars for JULY 25, 2024 7 P.M. IST. Whether you're a seasoned sustainability pro or just starting your journey, this webinar promises to spark ideas and drive action. Secure your spot now and be part of the movement towards a greener, more sustainable future!   #supplychain #sustainability #technology #ESG #AI #innovation #climate

Big thanks to StartupValley Magazine for the interview with our founder Lara, as winner of the START-UP SLAM at GREENTECH FESTIVAL LA 2024! 🙏🌱 ✨We loved sharing how ClimateChoice is making an impact and what's next for the future of supply chain sustainability. Here is a short summary of our conversation 🔍 Challenges in Supply Chain Sustainability: Many companies struggle to collect accurate and consistent climate-related data from their suppliers. 📊❗ Reliable data is crucial for making informed decisions, and this is where we come in. 💡 🌍 OUR MISSION Our AI-powered Climate Intelligence Platform empowers procurement and sustainability teams to: 1️⃣ Automate data collection from various sources like sustainability reports, websites, and databases to create initial climate profiles 2️⃣ Identify decarbonization opportunities across the supply chain 3️⃣ Embed climate-smart choices into procurement processes, making sustainability a key part of decision-making By collaborating with suppliers, our platform ensures continuous data enrichment, enabling transparency and facilitating effective Scope 3 emission reduction strategies. 📉💪 🤝 Scaling Impact: Partnerships are key to scaling our impact. Collaborations with industry leaders like Lenovo allow us to influence broader supply chain networks and drive systemic change. Through active platform users in over 140 countries, we are building a global community focused on climate-conscious procurement. Curious to know more about how we're empowering businesses to drive measurable change? ➡️ Check out the full interview ➡️ Link in comments below 👇 #ClimateChoice #Sustainability #SupplyChain #Decarbonization #StartupValley #ClimateTech #Scope3 #Partnerships #FutureOfSustainability #Impact #ClimateAction #GreenTech #NetZero #Collaboration Tjarda Wegener Josepha Niebelschütz

It’s official… Back Market’s first-ever Impact Report has landed 🌍 This report isn’t just about how we’re making our business better inside and out, it’s also about holding ourselves accountable for our impact on the planet. We’re not claiming to be perfect, but we’re taking action as a B Corp organization and shining a spotlight on how mass tech consumption is depleting our resources, and why a circular tech economy would help to combat this. Each chapter highlights our achievements and outlines our future initiatives, giving you an insight into our mission and vision as a business that champions circularity in tech. Find the link to our Impact Report below 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6xbdrbM #ImpactReport #BackMarket #CircularEconomy #RefurbishedTech

We're excited to share the latest edit of our Grow Digital Insights series! This new collection of in-depth articles aims to foster meaningful dialogue about our digital future, shedding light on key technology trends through contributions from leading experts. In this issue, Antonio Grotta and Julio Ariel Dueñas Santana from BILLD, an EIT Digital Equity Portfolio startup, explore the critical shift from paper to digital receipts and its impact on sustainability. Discover how small changes in our daily transactions can contribute to a more sustainable world. Read the full article to learn more about this crucial step towards environmental responsibility in the digital age. https://okt.to/sPWckn