Clima Now is a company focused on addressing climate change by providing solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent irreversible damage to the planet.

Clima Now

Clima Now mobilizes dormant capital, finances climate solutions, showcases them and democratizes decision-making with the community. 100% of every franc goes directly into climate projects! We finance solutions in three areas:  Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, absorption of greenhouse gases, social and political change for more climate protection.
 
www.climanow.ch


Climate Now is a non-profit Swiss foundation based in Zurich.

With the energy transition, energy storage is becoming essential for decarbonizing the electricity sector. In our Deep Dive, we explore Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) and how it tackles the challenges of integrating renewable energy, ensuring sustainable power delivery over extended periods. 🍃 

Discover the various emerging LDES technologies, their potential applications, and the key requirements for their long-term success. This is not only a compelling opportunity for investors but also a crucial area for government focus.

➡️ https://lnkd.in/eWWJZr4r 
 
Our next #deepdive will be published next week. By subscribing to our monthly newsletter, you receive it directly to your inbox 📬 https://lnkd.in/eK9vQWCd

#EnergyTransition #LDES #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonization 

Maurin Rüegg Marco Schneider Nathalie Moral Anna Alexandra Staubli Claudia P.

We’re back on the road! 🛣

This week, you'll find us at the Sustainable Switzerland Forum by NZZ Sustainable Switzerland.

Under the theme "Together, we can drive the transformation towards a sustainable economy: Our contribution for tomorrow," the forum will focus on key topics such as Mobility & Energy, Sustainable Business Practices, and (hello #climanowspotlight) Alpine Habitats & Biodiversity. 

🗓️ Thursday, August 22nd
📍 Bern, Switzerland

Claudia P. is looking forward to connecting with many of you there. Thank you BKW AG for the invitation!

#SSF24 #sustainableeconomy

We are thrilled to announce our new investment in the ClimateTech startup Planeteers!

Planeteers is revolutionizing the way we combat climate change by accelerating the natural weathering process. Their technology transforms industrial CO2 into mineralized water, permanently storing it and counteracting ocean acidification. 
  
We are eager to embark on this journey with Planeteers and alongside our co-investors BonVenture, Energie 360° and the Carbon Drawdown Initiative. Together, we will work towards keeping our planetary boundaries intact and fostering a sustainable future.
 
🔗 Link for more information in the comments. 
 
#ClimateTech #Sustainability #CarbonRemoval
 #mCDR #Investment #Planeteers #Venturecapital
 
Florian Birner Florian Brinkmann Jens Hartmann Frank Rattey
Marco Schneider Maurin Rüegg Dirk Muench Tina Dreimann Martin Meili Anna Alexandra Staubli Claudia P. Daniel Meili Ruedi Gerber Franziska Heidenreich Ralf Steffens Anna Sophie Blistein Demis Acrostelli Christof Signer

What can you win at #climanowspotlight 2024?

We were calling all changemakers to submit your idea on
🏔 How can we make tourism in the Alps future-proof? 

Get ready to step into the spotlight and showcase your ideas at the Pitch Night! You can win prize money:
🥇 1st Place: CHF 50’000
🥈 2nd Place: CHF 25’000
🥉 3rd Place: CHF 10’000
🧡 Audience Award: CHF 5000

But that’s not all! Everyone featured on our «Wall of Fame» has the chance to:

🚀 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞
Gain valuable inputs on implementing your ideas during a three-day bootcamp organized by Impact Hub Zürich & One Planet Lab Schweiz. See more on the topics covered in the post. 

🤝 Become Part of the Spotlight Alumni Community
Network with the participants through the years at the annual reunion.

Start making a difference and get into action: you still have time to submit your idea! 𝐖𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 19, 2024! https://lnkd.in/eYqs8Xtn. 

#futuretourism #climateaction

Patagonia Graubünden Ferien BKW AG Nathalie Moral Anna Alexandra Staubli Marco Schneider Maurin Rüegg Claudia P. Martin Meili Daniel Meili Franziska Heidenreich Ruedi Gerber Martina Hollenstein Stadler Vanessa Rueber Beth Thoren Marc Zuberbühler Sandy Lanz Regula Adank (- Bärtschi) Eliane Albrecht Lara Mogge Eva Aschwanden Laurène Descamps Protect Our Winters Switzerland Nicholas Bornstein Carmen Carfora Andermatt Swiss Alps Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG

🧀 "How does the perfect cheese taste? Eva Sommer laughs – she hasn't eaten cheese in over 20 years." Now, her startup Fermify is revolutionizing vegan cheese using Precision Fermentation. Based in Vienna, Fermify aims to produce plant-based cheese that matches the taste and texture of traditional cheese. With the goal to make vegan cheese affordable by 2027, Fermify is set to transform the global dairy industry. 

We at Clima Now are proud to have Fermify in our portfolio. 🤝

Discover Eva's journey and how Fermify is disrupting the food tech space in the in this insightful portrait by brutkasten: https://lnkd.in/dhxUNdKR

Picture (c) brutkasten / Viktoria Waba

#investment #climatetech #venturecapital

Christoph Herwig Nathalie Moral Marco Schneider Maurin Rüegg Anna Alexandra Staubli Claudia P.

🚀 You have one more week to submit your ideas for #climanowspotlight 2024!

🏔️ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟?

At this year's Clima Now Spotlight, we shine the light on ideas that reinvent tourism in the Swiss mountain region - ideas that showcase how tourism can lead the way in building a resilient economy and a net-zero future for the Alps.

👉 Apply with your idea until July 5th, 2024 at 11:59 am CEST: https://lnkd.in/eYqs8Xtn

#alpineinnovation #futuretourism #netzero #kickstart 

Patagonia Graubünden Ferien BKW AG Impact Hub Zürich One Planet Lab Schweiz Nathalie Moral Anna Alexandra Staubli Marco Schneider Maurin Rüegg Claudia P. Martin Meili Daniel Meili Franziska Heidenreich Ruedi Gerber Martina Hollenstein Stadler Martin Vincenz Vanessa Rueber Beth Thoren Marc Zuberbühler Sandy Lanz Regula Adank (- Bärtschi) Eliane Albrecht Patricia Matzdorf-Gobeli Laurène Descamps Protect Our Winters Switzerland Nicholas Bornstein Carmen Carfora Andermatt Swiss Alps Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG Arosa Tourismus

"To do good, you have to do something!" 🚀💪
The founders of Patagonia were driven by a desire to make a positive impact through their actions. Their approach to entrepreneurship is truly inspiring. 

We are excited to have Patagonia as a partner for #climanowspotlight. Together, we are looking for your ideas on:

🏔️ How can we make tourism in the Alps future-proof? 

Send us your idea by July 5th: https://lnkd.in/eYqs8Xtn

#climateaction #futuretourism #patagonia

Vanessa Rueber Marc Zuberbühler Beth Thoren Graubünden Ferien Martina Hollenstein Stadler Martin Vincenz BKW AG Michael Morgenthaler Sandy Lanz Impact Hub Zürich One Planet Lab Schweiz Nathalie Moral Anna Alexandra Staubli Marco Schneider Maurin Rüegg Claudia P. Martin Meili Daniel Meili Franziska Heidenreich myclimate Ruedi Gerber Eliane Albrecht Laurène Descamps Protect Our Winters Switzerland Nicholas Bornstein Carmen Carfora Andermatt Swiss Alps Arosa Tourismus Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG

What impact investing in early stage start ups means for Clima Now and why we also engage in policy works and advocacy - our CEO and cofounder Nathalie Moral speaks from the inside. 🤫 

🏅 She also shares personal experiences: good and bad advice, why she started Clima Now and what her experiences are as a woman in leadership. "You're here to lead not to please!" 

🎧 Check out the full episode on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3KR3hPa or Apple https://apple.co/4baqrdN. 

Thank you Ricardo Monagas and Uppersky for the interview!

#womeleaderhsip #entrepreneurship #climatetech #venturecapital

🌍 This week, we participated in the largest #swisscleantechdialogue to date. What we loved most was the creation of a space for business leaders to discuss the crucial role of companies in successful decarbonization. 

Here are our key takeaways, where we see our approach reflected:

🌱 Environmental pioneer Bertrand Piccard emphasized that achieving #NetZero requires modernization, presenting numerous opportunities for businesses. 
At Clima Now, we pave this path by supporting solutions that drive positive climate impact.

🤝 Maren Urner, neuroscientist and professor of media psychology, encouraged asking better questions, overcoming polarized thinking, and telling new stories. 
Partnerships are crucial at Clima Now. 😉 Looking at you Patagonia, BKW AG & Graubünden Ferien for #climanowspotlight!

👣 In breakout sessions, discussions focused on how businesses are already moving towards Net Zero and - particularly interesting for us - where there's room for improvement. 
We are closely examining where Swiss politics can step in to ensure society and the economy are on the right track with our PACT initiative.

Thank you, swisscleantech, for the diverse voices and the motivation to drive a climate-resilient economy! 💚

Nathalie Moral Anna Alexandra Staubli Claudia P. Marco Schneider Maurin Rüegg Fabian Etter Chris Zeyer Michael Mandl Madeleine Guyer Lara Theiler Vanessa Rueber Marc Zuberbühler Martina Hollenstein Stadler Sandy Lanz

On Sunday, Switzerland said YES to secure electricity supply with renewable energy 🎉 
This accelerates the pace of development: by 2035, enough electricity production capacity should be built to achieve energy independence.

Energy storage plays a crucial role in the energy transition. The fluctuations in supply and demand need to be balanced, requiring technologies for storage and release that can be deployed on a large scale.

🔋 In one of our Deep Dives, we have explored Long Term Energy Storage in detail: https://lnkd.in/eWWJZr4r. 

Green Energy Transition is one of our investment focuses. If you want to stay updated on the topics we will dive into in the future, 📬 sign up: https://lnkd.in/eK9vQWCd. 

#StromgesetzJA #energysolutions #energystorage

Nathalie Moral Maurin Rüegg Marco Schneider Anna Alexandra Staubli Claudia P.

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