Mercuria

We are proud to share that the co-founders of the Villars Institute Foundation have joined the Giving Pledge, which is a multi-generational community of philanthropists that have made "a public, moral commitment to give the majority of their wealth to charitable causes." Marco Dunand, CEO and co-founder of Mercuria, and Suzan Craig, founder and CEO of TAHI, established the Villars Institute in 2022 to advance “the transition to a net-zero and nature-positive economy through interdisciplinary research, intergenerational collaboration, and systems leadership.” To quote from their inspiring Giving Pledge: “Grounded in the diverse landscapes of New Zealand and Switzerland, our family has been shaped by the beauty and the ecological diversity of these nations. Our experiences have instilled in us a profound appreciation for the delicate balance of nature and the importance of respecting the scientifically defined safe limits essential for preserving Earth’s vital systems and sustaining humanity. We pledge to leverage our resources, networks, and passion to focus on addressing the critical global challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change.” You can read the full pledge here: https://lnkd.in/dezim-kZ We congratulate them and all of the families that signed the #GivingPledge this year.

We were proud to sponsor the celebration of the International Day of Women in Maritime, in partnership with the UAE chapter of the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association. We are honored to recognize and amplify the invaluable contributions of women in the maritime industry. Learn more about WISTA: https://lnkd.in/eMqXUWCY

Kudos to ThinkLabs AI, Inc. who launched today from GE Vernova to develop and deploy specialized AI technology. We were pleased to be part of the seed funding that will help them to develop critical grid technology to alleviate network congestion as the energy transition accelerates and increases pressure on the electricity grid. https://lnkd.in/eHvrrYV4

We were proud to sponsor a gathering honoring the White House Correspondents’ Association, TIME, and Amazon MGM Studios, this weekend. The event, hosted by the Ambassador of Switzerland, His Excellency Jacques Pitteloud, was an opportunity to showcase the richness of Swiss culture and the strength of the bilateral relationship between Switzerland and the USA. Our sponsorship is part of Mercuria's ongoing commitment to supporting events that foster global dialogues to advance understanding and innovation across borders. https://bit.ly/3QolEhg

📢 Just 1️⃣0️⃣ days to go... 📢 Hear Blaine Pearson describe what its been like since winning the Trillion Trees: Restoration at Scale Challenge and the benefits of being part of the UpLink Innovation Ecosystem. You could be the winner of the Biodiversity Challenge, just submit your innovation on UpLink by 22 April: https://bit.ly/3JceEjG #SDG13 #SDG15 #Biodiversity #Nature #Innovation #ClimateAction

Congratulations to ARC Marine® for this incredible achievement. Their Marine Matts are a game-changer for the industry. Not only do they offer subsea protection, but they do it in an eco-friendly manner and help improve marine biodiversity. This is exactly the type of innovation we need for a more sustainable future and we look forward to seeing the progress of the NICE project. #innovation #natureinclusivedesign #marineconservation

At the FT Commodities Global Summit today, our CEO Marco Dunand spoke with Tom Wilson, the FT's natural resources editor, during a keynote interview. He covered a wide range of topics including; - How Mercuria has achieved our investment target of 50:50 energy transition vs. traditional energy ahead of time - The role of artificial intelligence in the energy and commodities industry - Our Silvania investment vehicle investing across 5 different continents, working with universities and NGOs to ensure we move forward with nature investing in the right way - What we would like Mercuria to be in 20 years #FTcommodities

🔔 ICYMI 🔔 Our global head of environmental products, Enric Arderiu, took part in the Carbon Frontiers 2024 podcast series to talk all things carbon markets. Listen to his views on the current situation of both the compliance and voluntary markets and their future development, as well as: 💬 The difference in types of credits that people want to buy and what's actually available 💬 How corporations are navigating the tension between meeting their ESG commitments and the use of carbon offsets 💬 The ongoing changes to standards and methodologies used to issue credits 💬 How finance is flowing into carbon reduction and removal projects 💬 Issues that need to be resolved for carbon markets to work at scale and for meaningful progress on decarbonization 🔊 Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Ja6VCL as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your favourite podcast platforms.

We're pleased to have led the latest investment round for MN8 Energy, one of the largest and most sophisticated renewable energy companies in the US. We have also formed a strategic collaboration with MN8 supporting the identification of commercial opportunities aimed at advancing more sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy systems for the future. The partnership will draw upon our expertise in energy markets combined with MN8’s renewable energy capabilities. Read more: https://bit.ly/43GqThO #renewables #energytransition

❓❓ Do you have an innovative solution for conserving and restoring biodiversity? 👁🗨 If so, we're excited to bring you the Biodiversity Challenge in conjunction with UpLink and 1t.org. Biodiversity is in decline worldwide, endangering ecosystems and threatening human health and economies. This UpLink Challenge is calling for eco-preneurial solutions to reverse this trend that focus on 3 main areas: 1️⃣ Biodiversity monitoring and measurement 2️⃣ Incentivizing demand and innovative financing for biodiversity 3️⃣ Strengthening local value chains To learn more and take part visit the UpLink challenge page: https://ow.ly/yFTg50QYOlP 🕘 Submissions are due by 22 April 🕒 #Biodiversity #Nature #Innovation #SDG13 #SDG15