Reimagining Carbon: Economic Benefits of Change

Europe is back with Breaking Carbon, a series that discusses the importance of ethical and sustainable practices in business and personal life for the creation of a brighter future. Today we're measuring the economic effects of such strategies with the help of Matteo Rizzi, show executive producer and guests Catia Davim (Social Good Summit Australia/Enterprise Value KPMG Australia), Nuno Brito Jorge (Founder and CEO of Goparity | Impact finance) and Rita Casimiro (Partner at maze impact). Rita has capitalized on her background in consulting to combine her ambition to create an impact in sustainability-related value creation. Nuno, on the other hand, established GoParity in order to facilitate a more equal playing field in the realm of impact finance. What is the proper equilibrium between sustainability and results when devising sustainable models? Our visitors inform us of the notion of Patient Capital. However, how tough is it to establish such models? Wearing her investor hat, Rita explains why Patient Capital is paramount given the convoluted nature of environmental problems and their solutions. Due to this complexity, it is necessary to take a slower approach that provides the opportunity to craft ideas. Patient Capital investments allow for this flexibility, making it a type of impact investing. There are numerous forms of impact investing and even traditional venture capital funds could deploy this approach. Nuno finds it tough to achieve equilibrium, especially when matching terms like long-term investments and patient capital. In a world where everyone wants instantaneous outcomes, sustainability can take a considerable period to fully implement. As a result, it can be hard to secure the necessary funds for sustainable projects. GoParity seeks to bring together these two components, offering sustainable solutions with a quick economic return on its investments. Cátia highlights the fact that a decision between sustainability and profitability must often be made. We must adjust our thinking, not necessarily with the notion that the larger the outlay, the more substantial the benefit. From a consultant's viewpoint, Cátia always recommends taking the time to consider: “how could this current business model be altered to produce a lasting effect?” Businesses that look for solutions that are of benefit to society can be more efficient in their strategies and have greater returns than their counterparts. The last subject of discussion was the approach to evaluating impact: how can one demonstrate the effects of a startup? How much should be standardized with regards to the metrics? As is commonly the case when contemplating an investment, there is not a certain answer. Impact should not only be gauged, but also taken care of; it is continuously changing. View the complete installment of the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=JmZpLMCKFpY A piece by Giovanni Scandroglio has been published. Giovanni Scandroglio has released an article.

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