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REDUCING PRODUCTS' ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
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"According to the UNEP, the extraction and processing of materials, fuels, and food make up about 50 percent of total global greenhouse gas emissions and more than 90 percent of biodiversity loss and water stress" explains Frans-Willem de Kloet, CEO at Ecochain.
Ecochain's mission is clear: empowering companies to make an ongoing sustainable impact on our planet. With their LCA software, they provide valuable insights into the environmental implications of products for producers in industries such as packaging, building, clothing, food and beverage, and consumer electronics. What sets Ecochain apart is their user-friendly product footprint tools and auxiliary services, making LCAs accessible and actionable for businesses.
The climate software firm, has recently secured EUR 3 Mln in a round led by Phase2.earth and supported by Volta Ventures.
With this funding, Ecochain plans to expand its team and strengthen its technology and marketing departments.
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US-based Hydrosat has recently acquired IrriWatch, a leading Dutch company specializing in advanced irrigation management software, paving the way for transformative synergies in sustainable agriculture.
IrriWatch enables farmers worldwide to optimize farming practices, boost crop yields, and increase profitability by utilizing satellite-based data to measure critical crop parameters and provide accurate watering suggestions.
This strategic acquisition empowers Hydrosat to combine its data analytics expertise with IrriWatch's technology, creating an end-to-end solution that supports farmers in producing more food with less water.
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Sensoneo secures funding to improve waste management
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Slovakia-based Sensoneo has raised EUR 6.2 Mln in Series A Funding Round led by Taiwania Capital, with participation from Crowdberry, EIC Fund, and Venture to Future Fund.
Sensoneo is a global provider of innovative waste management solutions, leveraging robust software and data-driven approaches to optimize waste collection processes, improve sustainability, and create cleaner public spaces.
The funds raised will fuel Sensoneo's growth, enabling the company to expand into Asian countries, including the opening of a branch in Taiwan. Additionally, Sensoneo plans to contribute to the largest smart waste installation in Europe and further enhance its smart waste collection solutions, waste logistics optimization, and intelligent waste monitoring capabilities.
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Just Climate announces first closing of Climate Assets Fund I
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Just Climate's Climate Assets Fund I, established by Generation Investment Management, has successfully closed its inaugural fund, raising $1.5 Bln to invest in high-impact solutions.
With a diverse group of institutional investors from around the world, including CalSTRS, PSP Investments, and AP4, the Fund aims to tackle the hard-to-abate industries and pursue investments in asset-heavy companies across energy, mobility, industry, and buildings.
Just Climate's three investments to date include ABB E-mobility, H2 Green Steel, and Meva Energy, demonstrating its commitment to driving climate solutions and delivering both financial returns and greenhouse gas abatement goals.
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