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Embracing sustainable IT unlocks environmental, business, and financial benefits

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Norway is a leader in sustainability. Its use of renewable energy, sustainable technologies, and recycling is common in homes and businesses throughout the country, as well as the neighboring Nordic region, making Norway a role model of environmental stewardship. Promote sustainable business practices to help the planet.

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AgriWebb’s software seeks to boost yields, lower environmental impacts for farmers and ranchers

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AgriWebb is on a mission to help livestock producers feed the world efficiently, profitably and sustainably by providing its comprehensive, ground-truth database for beef production worldwide. million since its inception in 2014. “In fact, the long-term sustainability and viability of their land are of utmost importance.

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Hong Kong accelerator Brinc raises $30M Series B

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I knew the organization primary through its consumer hardware companies — a primary focus when it was founded, back in 2014. Animoca is also leading a $30 million Series B round for Brinc that finds the accelerator looking to expand its offering of programming, adding locations and hiring additional headcount.

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Korean VC Sopoong closes $8M fund for startups focused on environmental impact

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Though some businesses may never be truly sustainable, a venture firm in Seoul argues that emerging climate-tech startups will help big manufacturers do better overall. Sopoong was launched in 2008 by Jaewoong Lee , who co-founded South Korea’s largest internet portal operator Daum Communication, which merged with Kakao in 2014.

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Waste4Change is building a circular economy in Indonesia

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Founded in 2014, Waste4Change has seen a CAGR of 55.1% Junerosano said Waste4Change differentiates from traditional waste management solutions by providing an end-to-end solution, with a focus on sustainability and zero waste. We see digital integration as a valuable tool to build a sustainable waste management ecosystem,” he said.

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MoKo, Kenya’s home furniture startup, raises $6.5M

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MoKo was founded in 2014, initially as Watervale Investment Limited, an entity that sought to fix raw material supply issues for furniture manufacturers. The company is a leading innovator in the industry because they’ve turned sustainability into a remarkable commercial advantage. It plans to also purchase more equipment.

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Kenya’s Twiga dismisses in-house sales team, affecting 21% of it employees

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Twiga starts commercial farming, looking to guarantee quality, sustain supply. Twiga, co-founded by Njonjo and Grant Brooke in 2014, joins the growing list of startups in Africa and across the globe downsizing amid a slowdown in VC funding, which has made capital for operations and growth hard to access.

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