Decarb Connect

Andrew Smith of Greenbackers joins Alex to explore their success in matching investors to the right decarbonisation tech with true commercial potential. They talk about how to reverse engineer net zero by 2050 and how much of it requires new business models vs new tech. They also explore the role that CVCs, VCs & PE play best. Listen in to find out about the characteristics of strong start up leadership teams, what industrials need to ensure they bring to early stage projects and the role for policymakers in supporting market adoption of new tech. Links: https://greenbackers.com/ 26ForCOP26 Cleantech investment program: https://bit.ly/26-for-COP26 www.decarbconnect.com - find out more about our global decarbonization network & platformMany thanks to Sassy Clyde at Janno Media for her support and expertise in the edit and production of our series. 

Simon Ighofose talks with Alex about building technology and a new business out of a passion for supporting off-grid communities. We look at the pyrolisis tech that is the heart of PyroGenesys' business, and we talk about the scale of the market opportunity for both developed industrial markets as so-called "bottom of the pyramid" off-grid communities. The technology is about to go into a pilot phase at a facility in the north west of england and will be proving its capabilities in thermal separation - ultimately enabling crops like cassava (or any waste material) to convert to high value products including kerosene and other fuels in wide use across Africa. If, like us, you like to hear about the innovations that are getting ready to scale and which offer solutions for circular economy/decarbonization then this episode is for you. Links: https://pyrogenesys.com/  https://pyrogenesys.com/portfolio/ppa/ www.decarbconnect.com - find out more about the hosts of the podcast series and their global decarbonization networkMany thanks to Janno Media for their support and expertise in the edit and production of our series. 

Rich Powell talks with Alex about the work ClearPath does to drive policies in support of the energy transition in the US. While much is made of the democrat agenda in this space, we talk about conservative support for the energy transition and the types of programs of work and policies that they are driving to support it. We also touch on the bi-partisan support for certain aspects of clean energy policy and Rich's own views on what needs to be done. From the Clean Energy Act of 2020 to the relaunch of US export credit, from the need for policy that drives investment to the goal of creating a strong export market for US cleantech that can drive energy transition affordably in developing countries - we cover a lot of ground in the discussion about what is needed to achieve global net zero. Links: https://www.clearpath.org/ http://www.decarbconnect.com - find out more about the hosts of the podcast series and their global decarbonization networkMany thanks to Janno Media for their support and expertise in the edit and production of our series. 

With lots of change in the market for investments in clean tech, Caroline Abramo (Chief Investment Officer of Pana LCE Investments) joins Alex to talk about how private equity can invest in cleantech and decarbonization solutions in a way that really drives the right outcome. Listen in to a discussion about the fiduciary duties investors have to their clients and how to balance these with achieving real impact - and also responses to some of the criticisms being levelled at ESG focused funds and investors. With the Biden administration ramping up support for climate investments as the backdrop, the conversation is a great review of how this current cleanteach investment revolution is different to those that have come before and how investors can be change agents whilst driving great returns. Links: https://panalce.com/ www.decarbconnect.com

If the goal of ESG is to support & drive the corporate transition to net zero/better climate stewardship, is it working? Massive growth is being seen in these funds and there are plenty of bold statements about what they can achieve - but with few simple answers for hard to abate sectors, are ESG strategies simply going to lead to more cost and more barriers to decarbonization? Find out about Will's recent report, get some insight on the questions that industrials and investors need to layer on top of ESG screening and find out how we can make better use of the inflow of capital seeking climate impact as well as great returns. Links:https://info.massifcap.com/download-failure-to-impact-are-esg-funds-delivering-on-investors-ambitionswww.decarbconnect.com

Renewables, industrial efficiency, CCUS & hydrogen are all up for discussion - as is the analysis that points to  nature-based solutions being the a key route to deliver ing net zero. Whatever your interest in decarbonisation, settle in for different perspective and (sometimes) controversial insights. We talk carbon pricing, technology readiness and the value of patent/IP analysis in determining the right rout forward.  Catch up with Rob or join his newsletter list at www.ThunderSaidEnergy.com. To volunteer to join a podcast episode, or to find out more about the work we do, go to www.decarbconnect.com Many thanks to Janno Media for all their help in producing this podcast. www.jannomedia.com

Whether you're new to the Decarb Connect podcast or looking for an assessment of North American policy and opportunities, join Jeff Rissman and Alex Cameron to look at the cross-cutting technologies as well as industry-specific tools that could define industrial decarbonization. We look at both energy-related emissions as well as process-related emissions - invaluable to those just starting to develop or deploy their roadmaps.Jeff works with industry and policy makers and that experience shines through as we map out the supports (policy, funding etc) as well as the tools that industry can put to use. We also talk about Jeff's own simulator tool (open source and free to use) that can help both industrials and policy makers model the impact of different approaches. Links: The policy and tech simulator: https://energypolicy.solutions/https://energyinnovation.org/ www.decarbconnect.com

Routes to industrial decarbonization may run from CCUS to fuel switching and energy efficiency, but no area is gaining greater interest that how co2 itself can be transformed into valuable products. Cemvita's approach is already showing that valuable products (bio ethylene is just one example) can be created for clients by taking nature-inspired processes and synthesising them. This combination of biotech, energy and synthetic biology offers a route to economical, carbon negative solutions - and products that are both profitable and climate-positive. Join Alex and Tara for a conversation about how you can create valuable products from co2, replicating genetic pathways to achieve green products and to hear how Cemvita is joining the dots between scientific disciplines from genetics and biotech to engineering and space tech to get exciting results. Links: https://www.cemvitafactory.com/about-cemvitawww.decarbconnect.com

How could forming industrial clusters help create co2 and other waste offtake opportunities for energy-intensive sectors? Imagine heat, co2, waste and other outputs being used efficiently to create valuable products. Rhys Roth joins Alex to talk about his experience in bringing Industrial Symbiosis as a concept to Washington State and the potential that all sides of the political spectrum there see in it, including opportunities for decarbonization as well as regional investment. Links: https://www.sustaininfrastructure.org/Join Rhys for his panel discussion about how industrials can create market and carbon opportunities from clusters rooted in symbiosis  Check out Decarb Connect North America (June 15-17): http://bit.ly/DCNA2021-SpeakersMany thanks to Janno Media for their editorial and production support.  

Energy-intensive sectors are well and truly under the spotlight with decarbonization action demanded by investors, customers and in legislation. Xavier D'Hubert joins Alex Cameron to look at the frequently cited challenge - how do industrials finance the transition when projects financing requirements can run in to hundreds of millions? How do we decarbonize hard to abate industries whilst protecting their ability to compete (and retain the millions of jobs that they provide)?Xavier outlines specific examples of financing approaches and how they can be applied at-scale, complex projects. Links: For more insights and examples - check out Decarb Connect North America (June 15-17): http://bit.ly/DCNA2021-Speakers Many thanks to Janno Media for their editorial and production support.