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Reflections from TEDxSydney: A Day of Ideas, Urgency & Hope

TEDxSydney delivered a powerful blend of bold ideas, emotional storytelling, and urgent calls to action — all wrapped in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Hosted by the eloquent Eleanor Cheetham Gammell, the day kicked off with a deeply moving Welcome to Country, reminding us of the importance of collaboration and our shared stewardship of the land.
Community

GGP2 companies set up for global success

That's a wrap on our 2nd Global Growth Program Cohort!
Companies

Climate Tech Women in Focus: Ilea Buffier, founder of Evalue8

Ilea has been at the forefront of carbon accounting for more than 20 years
Industry

Climate Salad's third trade mission to SF

We've returned from our third trade mission to San Francisco, with some key learnings and reflections
Companies

VolDrive Recognised in Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Excellence in Design and Innovation

Onvol's innovative device converts motion into electricity, endlessly powering sensors that provide protection and condition monitoring of assets like wind turbines.
Industry

Queensland: Poised to Lead the World in Climate Tech Innovation

Queensland’s climate tech industry is on a trajectory of growth and innovation, supported by strong government policies, industry collaboration, and increasing customer demand.
Industry

Celebrating the Launch of the Third Australian Climate Tech Industry Report

We've released the 2024 Australian Climate Tech Industry Report and new ACTI data platform

News

The hottest investment in 2021? Climate tech.

Corporate venture capital investments in climate tech businesses more than doubled in 2021, setting a new record. Last year, these types of funds funelled $23.2 billion into the sector, which includes renewable energy, energy storage and electric vehicles, among others.

March 21, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
As climate tech heats up, London impact fund doles out £20 million for decarbonisation and sustainable energy

Impact investment company Elbow Beach Capital has launched a venture vehicle with an initial £20 million of committed capital. It is looking to make investments both within the U.K., where it is headquartered, and globally

March 21, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Hydrogen under $2 in reach as Hysata develops revolutionary process

Hysata, an Australian hydrogen technology company, has developed an ultra-high efficiency electrolyser, a major breakthrough in the industry’s attempt to reach the commercialisation milestone of producing a kilogram of hydrogen for under $2.

March 21, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Sustainability Report | Atlassian

Atlassian’s sustainability report covers our impacts on climate change, customer trust, diversity and belonging, and investing in education worldwide.

October 13, 2021
Found by:
Mick Liubinskas
‘Double standards’: Australia failing to protect its ecosystems while backing global diversity target

A WWF-Australia report reveals more than 1,500 of the country’s unique ecosystems are lacking protection

October 12, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
Climate Change Replaces Pandemic as Insurers’ Biggest Worry

Climate change has returned to the top of the list of insurers’ biggest concerns as the vaccine roll-out and gradual lifting of health restrictions see pandemic fears ease.

September 30, 2021
Found by:
Mick Liubinskas
Sydney Impact Venture Capital Competition

Sydney Impact Investing (SUIIS) in partnership with Beckon Capital are running a competition for impact startups.

September 28, 2021
Found by:
Charlotte Connell
Avarni is developing a new format to report scope 3 emissions

Avarni is developing a new format to report the Scope 3 emissions of Qantas.

September 27, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
Why it’s more profitable to back women-led start-ups

Tech companies founded and led by women perform better and make more money than those led by men - and the venture capital sector is starting to catch on.

September 20, 2021
Found by:
Mick Liubinskas
Giant Leap raises $15m Impact Fund

Their second fund was raised in a month. Climate is one of their key pillars.

September 9, 2021
Found by:
Patrick Sieb