FLINTpro, a leading nature analytics company, strengthens its advisory board with four renowned experts to drive positive change for nature and business. The company’s commitment to providing verified data and trusted systems for nature-positive initiatives aligns with the urgent need to address climate change and meet 2030 commitments.
The Ford Foundation is investing $6 million in Appalachian businesses, aiming to create jobs, promote wealth building, and attract further investment to the region. This initiative prioritizes small businesses and emerging industries, offering customized funding solutions to address their unique needs.
Housing Partnership Network (HPN) has appointed Noel Andrés Poyo as Executive Vice President of Peer Exchange, Policy, and Programs. Poyo brings extensive experience in community development, affordable housing, and impact investing, having served in leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Treasury and the National Association for Latino Community Assets Builders (NALCAB). His expertise will be invaluable to HPN’s efforts to support its members in creating affordable and sustainable communities.
Buoyant Ventures, a venture fund focused on digital climate solutions, has released its 2023 Impact Report, highlighting its commitment to investing in companies tackling climate change challenges. The report showcases the firm’s portfolio of 13 investments, which utilize software and hardware to address various climate issues across energy, mobility, agriculture, and more. Buoyant’s impact is measured using leading industry standards, demonstrating the firm’s dedication to both financial returns and positive environmental impact.
Mars and Unreasonable Group have announced the first cohort of ventures chosen to participate in their Unreasonable Food program, a collaboration aimed at transforming global food systems. The fifteen selected ventures, representing a diverse range of industries and approaches, will work towards reducing emissions, promoting sustainability, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable food future.
