Tag: Climate

Launch of Green Guarantee Company to mobilise billions in climate finance
Europe, Global

Launch of Green Guarantee Company to mobilise billions in climate finance

Press release – 05 Feb 2024 The world’s first climate-focused guarantee company is set to unlock billions in climate finance for developing countries by providing guarantees for institutional investors buying green bonds issued and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and green loans issued in the private credit market.   The Green Guarantee Company (GGC), developed by the Development Guarantee Group, which was co-founded with … Continue reading Launch of Green Guarantee Company to mobilise billions in climate finance

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GALVANIZE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
Global, United States

Alex Munoz Joins Galvanize Climate Solutions As Vice President of Asset Management

The New York City based hire will be responsible for improving cash flow and increasing value of the real estate investments through capital repositioning and sustainability initiatives NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”), the climate-focused global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Alex Munoz to Vice President of Asset Management for the firm’s sustainable real estate investment strategy. Munoz will be responsible for improving cash flow … Continue reading Alex Munoz Joins Galvanize Climate Solutions As Vice President of Asset Management

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Climate
Europe, Global, Middle East

Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species – IUCN Red List

Press release – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 December 2023 (IUCN) – Climate change threatens a growing number of species, from Atlantic salmon to green turtles, today’s update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ reveals. The update, released at the COP28 UN climate conference in the United Arab Emirates, also includes the first global freshwater fish assessment, and highlights the impact of illegal logging … Continue reading Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species – IUCN Red List

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Cognito
Global, Untied Kingdom

Cognito Appoints Doug Hesney as SVP, US Head of Financial Communications

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cognito, the specialist financial communications agency, has announced the appointment of Doug Hesney as the new US Head of Financial Communications and Senior Vice President. Based in the company’s Manhattan office, Hesney’s role will be instrumental in driving the growth of Cognito’s business and service offerings in the North American market. He joins Cognito from Ditto PR, where he served as Chief of … Continue reading Cognito Appoints Doug Hesney as SVP, US Head of Financial Communications

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Zindi
Africa, Global, Middle East

Zindi, ITU and Huawei team up for Crowdsourcing AI Solutions for Climate Change event at COP28

By Business Desk – December 6, 2023 December 4th 2023, Dubai UAE // COP28 – The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Huawei, and Zindi jointly announced the winners of the AI/ML for 5G-Energy Consumption Modelling Challenge solutions as part of an official COP28 side event, Crowdsourcing AI Solutions for Climate Change, The AI/ML for 5G challenge, coordinated by ITU, sponsored by telecommunications giant Huawei, and hosted on the Zindi platform for data practitioners, … Continue reading Zindi, ITU and Huawei team up for Crowdsourcing AI Solutions for Climate Change event at COP28

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ANTENNA GROUP
Global, United States

Antenna Group Appoints Paul Newton as EVP Integration & Innovation

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Antenna Group, a leading integrated public relations, marketing, and strategic communications agency, announced today it has appointed Paul Newton as its first Executive Vice President of Integration & Innovation. Newton’s leadership ushers in a new era for the agency, characterized by rapidly advancing digital innovation, as Antenna supports its clients in tackling complex challenges across climate, energy, real estate, and health. In this … Continue reading Antenna Group Appoints Paul Newton as EVP Integration & Innovation

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Sila
Global, United States

Sila Names Former Intel Executive as Company’s New Chief Financial Officer

ALAMEDA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, today announced Abbey Omokhodion as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Omokhodion is a seasoned executive who has held CFO roles at Fortune 100 companies including Intel and General Electric. She joins Sila after her last role as the CFO for The Programmable Solutions group at Intel Corporation. “I’m excited to jump in and build upon … Continue reading Sila Names Former Intel Executive as Company’s New Chief Financial Officer

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KWH ANALYTICS
Global, United States

kWh Analytics appoints Isaac McLean Chief Underwriting Officer

With McLean in this role, kWh Analytics is positioned to rapidly grow innovative renewable energy insurance offerings December 04, 2023 07:30 AM Eastern Standard Time SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–kWh Analytics, a leading provider of Climate Insurance for renewable energy assets, announced that it has named Isaac McLean as the company’s new Chief Underwriting Officer. McLean will lead kWh Analytics’ growing underwriting team as the company ramps … Continue reading kWh Analytics appoints Isaac McLean Chief Underwriting Officer

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