Cleantech Group

J.P. Morgan is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. Our rich history spans over 200 years. We are a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small business, commercial banking, financial transactions processing and asset management. J.P. Morgan is equipped to partner with our customers in the energy, power, renewables, metals and mining industries to support and empower them through the ever changing landscape, including energy transition, structured financing, and liquidity and working capital funding. J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking is committed to developing and advancing our communities. Our Green Economy Banking team provides industry-specific expertise and tailored solutions to companies that are developing new technologies and other tools to help advance decarbonization and mitigate climate change.

Anthropocene Institute comprises scientists, engineers, communicators, marketers, thought leaders, and advocates — all pulling together toward a common goal: make Earth abundant and sustainable for all generations to come.

Le Service des délégués commerciaux du Canada (SDC) est une organisation gouvernementale qui facilite le commerce avec le Canada depuis 1895. Avec nos bureaux au Canada et dans le monde, nous sommes accessibles aux entreprises canadiennes et internationales qui cherchent à développer leurs activités et à rencontrer des partenaires fiables. Grâce à notre connaissance approfondie des marchés mondiaux et notre compréhension des capacités de l’industrie de notre pays, nous pouvons vous mettre en contact avec des partenaires canadiens stratégiques en matière d’acquisition, d’investissement, d’innovation ou d’éducation. Laissez notre équipe de professionnels vous aider en vous rendant sur le site deleguescommerciaux.gc.ca !

Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is a government organization that facilitates trade with Canada since 1895. With offices across Canada and around the world, we are accessible to both Canadian and international companies looking to increase their business and find trusted partners. With an in-depth knowledge of global markets and insight on Canadian industry sector capabilities, we can connect you with strategic procurement, investment, innovation or education partners in Canada. Let our team of professionals help you at tradecommissioner.gc.ca!

Cycle Capital Management is an impact investor and Canada’s largest cleantech venture capital investment platform with AUM (assets under management) close to CAD 0.5 billion. With offices in Montreal, Toronto and Qingdao – in continental China – and a presence in New York and Seattle, CCM invests throughout North America and China in growth stage companies that commercialize clean technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, optimize resource use and improve process efficiency. Cycle Capital is the Founder of the Ecofuel Accelerator and the Co-Founder of the Ecofuel Fund. For more information, visit: cyclecapital.com.

TD SECURITIES INC.
TD Securities is the wholesale banking arm of TD Bank Financial Group (NYSE: TD), one of North America’s largest banks with a market capitalization of over C$160 billion (US$130 billion) and over C$1.7 trillion (US$1.4 trillion) of assets. In 2010, TD Bank became the first North American bank to achieve carbon-neutral status and in November 2020 became the first Canadian bank to set a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions associated with operations and financing activities by 2050.

TD Securities is a globally recognized leader in capital markets and advisory services, with 15 offices and over 4500 full-time employees located in financial centers across the globe. This includes dedicated teams to advise and support clients as they work to capture opportunities in the low-carbon economy, including a newly established Sustainable Finance and Corporate Transitions Group, which works closely with clients to support their transition plans through ESG-related advice, financing, and affiliated products. These commitments also include a newly established principal investing strategy aimed at supporting emerging technologies that can have a meaningful impact on our path to a low-carbon economy.

Our focus is on the entire spectrum of clean technology, including advanced materials, agriculture, carbon capture, hydrogen, mobility, new energy, renewable fuels, and smart building technologies. Our reach is global and our track record is significant. We look forward to working with you to advance your initiatives in all aspects of ESG and energy transition.

For the past three decades, Chubb has provided a wide range of renewable energy, technology, and manufacturing companies with scalable, future focused insurance solutions. With an integrated worldwide network of branches and affiliates, Chubb’s global expertise, risk engineering, and claims services help Clean Tech companies keep pace with the velocity of changing risks. To learn more about Chubb, please contact your local agent or broker today.

Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm building a sustainable future at the crossroads of industry and technology. Founded in 2000, it is a pioneer in open innovation, providing multi-national corporations with rich deal flow and insight in the sectors and markets of tomorrow. Emerald has managed and advised assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto and Singapore. The firm is dedicated to tackling big challenges in climate change and sustainability via over 500 venture transactions and five third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups.

Idemitsu in San Jose, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. IAH was established in 2020 to serve as a holding company for Idemitsu Kosan’s subsidiaries in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil.

The purpose of IAH as a holding company for the subsidiaries is to develop and implement group financial structure for the Idemitsu Kosan Group in the Americas and to strengthen internal audit and internal controls, as well as to provide administrative and strategic support, such as Human Resources. IAH strives to generate value by enhancing performance and utilizing resources among the group companies in North and South America.

IAH also aims to expand existing businesses and develop new businesses in the Americas, creating value by identifying collaborative opportunities with entrepreneurial innovators. The target areas are carbon-neutral transformation, a recycling-oriented society, and next-generation mobility and communities.

Investment NSW is the economic development arm of the Government of New South Wales, Australia, focused on attracting investment into the state and supporting startups from Sydney to expand internationally. The NSW Government recognizes the global potential of innovative clean technologies developed within the state.

Their commitment to fostering the CleanTech sector is evident through several key initiatives. The agency offers various grant programs and funding opportunities designed to accelerate the commercialization and scale-up of clean technologies. These resources provide startups with crucial support for research, development, and deployment of their solutions.

Investment NSW also facilitates valuable connections and partnerships between startups, investors, industry leaders, and research institutions. They organize trade missions, conferences, and networking events that expose CleanTech innovators to potential investors and partners from around the world. Furthermore, the agency provides expert advice and guidance on navigating international markets, regulatory landscapes, and export strategies. They also offer assistance with market research and business development, ensuring that startups have the resources and knowledge needed to successfully expand globally.

By creating a supportive ecosystem, Investment NSW enables CleanTech startups to thrive and contribute to the global transition towards a sustainable future. Their comprehensive approach, encompassing financial support, partnership building, and expert guidance, plays a pivotal role in establishing New South Wales as a leading hub for clean technology innovation and a springboard for startups aiming to make a global impact.

At Kilpatrick Townsend, we are at the legal forefront of the global energy market’s evolution. We provide trusted legal counsel and representation in government relations, including on tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and transactional advice to clients who actively shape the future of clean energy production, storage solutions, sustainable fuels, carbon recapture, and other groundbreaking technologies. Our approach to solving legal problems combines strategic thinking, meticulous research, and innovative problem-solving to deliver exceptional results and together with our clients, we are shaping the energy landscape while making a positive impact on the world.

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with over 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity.

SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. With a global presence in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.

ENGIE is a leading global group in low-carbon energy and services. We are committed to accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral world through innovative energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions.

ENGIE’s venture incubation team, ENGIE Factory, partners with entrepreneurs to build new, scalable ventures. We co-build the business model with our ventures, provide early-stage funding, and direct access to enterprise resources from ENGIE which gives our ventures a competitive advantage.

ENGIE Factory is currently looking for aspiring founders to build their next venture with us to decarbonise our world and fight climate change. Find out more here: www.apac.engiefactory.com

Marathon Capital is an investment bank focused on the global power and infrastructure markets. Our mission is to provide deep expertise, scale, experience and talent to help maximize our clients’ strategic and financial objectives.

Founded in 1999, Marathon Capital has been involved in many pivotal energy transactions and company expansions in the areas of M&A, capital raising, project financing, tax equity and financial restructuring. We serve developers, investors and sponsors in jurisdictions around the world. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York and a representative office in Canada.

Marathon Capital conducts investment banking through its various licensed entities around the world including FINRA in the US and OSC in Canada where the firm operates as an Exempt Market Dealer.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace, and defense.

MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life, and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com.

Morrison Foerster transforms complexity into advantage. With our collective intelligence, we shape powerful legal strategies that move your business forward while living our shared values.

We solve your most critical multidimensional challenges in a way that provides clarity around the risk you are facing and gives you confidence in your chosen path. We pair diversity of perspective with a strategic consultative approach to craft the tailored strategies you need. We foster trusted partnerships that are defined by winning for you when it matters most.

Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and leading technology and life sciences companies. Whether established for decades or just an entrepreneur’s idea, we represent organizations as they grow, innovate, disrupt, and develop into leading industry players and household names.

NaviScale employs an agile and flexible approach tailored to each company. We leverage our extensive global experience and workforce, as well as a large network of vendors across various products, processes, and services, to help mitigate risks and enhance the likelihood of successful upscaling for each company.

Cleantech San Diego is a member-based business organization that positions the San Diego region as a leader in the cleantech economy by fostering collaborations across the private-public-academic landscape, engaging in advocacy efforts to promote cleantech priorities, supporting energy entrepreneurs through the Southern California Energy Innovation Network, and encouraging more equitable investment across the San Diego region. Learn more at cleantechsandiego.org.

Leading Cities drives action and solutions for a sustainable, resilient, and equitable future through innovation and education for entrepreneurs, governments, and corporations. Leading Cities is a Boston-based global non-profit founded by Dublin, Boston, Barcelona, Rio de Janeiro, Lyon, Hamburg, Lisbon, Zapopan, Vancouver, and Haifa. It was built on the philosophy that cities, which for the first time represent most of the world’s population, are essential to overcome our great challenges—climate change, human equity, and technology development.

MassChallenge connects startups, experts, corporations, and communities to grow and transform businesses and economies. We do this work because entrepreneurship is a uniquely vigorous force in driving progress against humanity’s greatest challenges, creating opportunity for individuals, and generating jobs for our economy. We work across sectors to drive a stronger future through collaborative innovation, and support all founders whether they fit or break the traditional venture mold.

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) fosters an influential network of professionals to further the roles of women in growing the green economy and making a positive impact on the environment. Founded in 2011, WCS is a nonprofit organization made up up nearly 1000 professional women and men working to build the green economy. Our members range from the students and entry level professionals, to Founders, C-Suite executives and investors. WCS meets once a month to network and learn the latest developments in the green movement, as well as attain new business and personal skills from speakers and panelists. Topics covered include: renewable energy (solar, wind biofuel, etc), water, smart grid, biomass, carbon reduction, sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, sustainability, green buildings and many other technologies that aim to make our world a cleaner, more sustainable place.

The Earthlings Podcast takes a look at the big issues facing humanity in the early 21st century and our relationship to our environment, technology, and each other.  Each episode, award-winning journalist and host Lisa Ann Pinkerton is joined by experts, scientists, and leaders working to solve the world’s biggest challenges.