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Dutch oral care brand Smyle has teamed up with so-called snow artist Simon Beck to create 'the largest and most sustainable work of art in the world' in their fight against plastic packaging.

Elon Musk had a fantastic week and Mark Zuckerberg saw two hundred billion in stock market value evaporate, because shareholders have doubts about his billion-dollar investments in AI.

Established in 2023, the partnership between Carlsberg Group and WWF is the starting point for a process aiming to rejuvenate vital wetland ecosystems and replenish local water resources to ensure basin sustainability.

Dentsu will join the GEAPP Alliance, already 50 partners strong, using its global creative expertise and leveraging the dentsu network to tell the stories of renewable energy solutions and galvanize support for this mission worldwide.

This week, two seemingly incomparable conferences took place: Singaporean sovereign wealth fund Temasek organized  EcoSperity in Singapore and Token 2049 

IPG Mediabrands has forged partnerships that provide clients with streamlined and cost-effective access to preferred sustainability partners.

Zevero, a decarbonisation platform that empowers companies to reach a net zero future, has been acquired by Singapore-based climate tech startup, LEVELUP.

By collaborating IKEA Supply and IOM ensure meaningful inclusion and employment for migrant workers and realize the potential of migration as a powerful driver for sustainable development.

The Space Trash Signs were identified in partnership with Privateer, the Steve Wozniak co-founded space observation company, and the initiative is aimed at drawing attention to the problem of space pollution ahead of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS) in June 2024.

Toyota Ventures, the early-stage venture capital arm of Toyota, announced two $150 million funds to expand its investments in startups developing disruptive technologies and business models at the forefront of innovation.

Maniv, a global venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv and NYC, announced the closing of its third fund, a $140 million vehicle to invest in seed and Series A stage startups that brings the firm’s assets under management to nearly $320 million.

Positively, the vast majority (93%) feel that they are in a position to influence their organisation’s direction on climate.

 Volvo Group's target is to have 35% fully electric sales by 2030 and be net-zero in its value chain by 2040. CRH is targeting a 30% reduction in group-wide emissions by 2030.

Plug and Play Alberta has announced 72 startups for the fifth cohort of industry-specific digital health, sustainability, food & beverage, and sector agnostic (AI) startup accelerator programs.

The strategy details how Channel 4 will build on its work, working to ensure there is equity in experience by improving how diversity and inclusion is built into decision-making.

UK-based foodtech startup Clean Food Group, has announced a further £2.5 million in funding from Clean Growth Fund, a climate-specific UK venture capital fund, providing UK cleantech entrepreneurs with the expertise and capital they need to reduce carbon emissions and tackle the climate crisis. 

Businesses and investors emphasize that a robust target will lead to economic opportunities and competitive advantages while increasing energy security for citizens and businesses.

The French national Assembly Today, Assemblée nationale, has started discussing a bill that could have far-reaching implications on the fashion industry as it seeks to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of the industry: Fast fashion.

Village Capital, with support from Moody’s Foundation, has launched Greentech 2024: The Future of Sustainability, an investment-readiness accelerator.

Hamburg-based startup Novocarbo, has secured €25 million in growth funding to establish a pan-European infrastructure network of its net-zero solution.

 This programme, which started in 2016 and is to be continued until the end of 2026, is an example of public-private collaboration that also involves the Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation and the NGO SEO/BirdLife.