Join Slack community for sustainability and climate professionals and our May 11 startup showcase event! 💚
Bringing light and innovation to a sustainable world.
Understory invites you to a virtual showcase event highlighting the emerging innovators and corporate partners making our world more sustainable.
Tuesday, May 11th
11am ET / 8am PT / 5pm CET
This month we feature pioneers in biomaterials, sustainable investing, data analytics, energy transition, and geospatial intelligence. Our featured speakers include:
Co-Founder & CEO of Living Ink
Co-Founder & CEO of Matter
Head of Marketing for Descartes Labs
Ventures - Open Innovation South Lead for Accenture
Each presenter will have ten minutes to share their key learnings along the journey to make sustainable impact.
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IFRS targeting new climate standards. The London-based International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) now has government mandate to develop a set of standards for public companies to disclose operational risks from climate change. link
GM released new sustainability goals. GM released its new sustainability goals including reduction of waste and energy use during manufacturing process and sourcing more recycled material for car parts. link
Cargill pushes for greener logistics. Cargill has reduced 1.5 million tonnes of gross carbon emissions from its shipping fleet since 2017. link
ESG - a top choice for investors. Assets under management in sustainability focused funds reached close to $2 trillion during the first quarter. link
Salesforce requiring vendors to provide sustainability scorecards. link
Sparkmeter
https://www.sparkmeter.io/
A smart grid solution tailored to utilities operating in emerging markets.
Upcoming Understory Events
May 11: Startups Driving Sustainability - May Showcase (RSVP NOW!)
May 18: ESG Investing: Positive Impact & Positive Returns (RSVP NOW!)
June 22: Startups Driving Sustainability - June Showcase
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>> Creative Solutions for Negative Emissions with ANEC
>> Enabling Convenient & Green Retail Returns with ZigZag Global
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