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Coldplay is one of the first music bands to release a sustainability report!
Coldplay has shared a sustainability report for its “Music Of The Spheres” world tour, which has been validated by Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Environmental Solutions Initiative Professor John E. Fernandez.
What were the key statistics?
-47% reduction in direct CO2e emissions compared to their previous 2016-2017 tour on a show-by-show basis
-5 million trees planted that will be supported to maturity
-5,000 hectares of land restored across 17 countries and 21 planting projects
-a solar-powered River Interceptor deployed in the Klang River,Malaysia
-the removal of 158 tonnes of waste and 13 tonnes of ocean-bound plastic
-an 86% average return rate of the reusable
-introduced plant-based LED wristbands.
What were some other initiatives worth noting?
-the band has generated an average power of 15kWh per show via in-venue solar installations, kinetic dance floors and power bikes
-diverted 66% of all tour waste from landfills
-donated 3,770 meals and 73 kg of toiletries from tour catering to the unhoused and unsheltered
-made financial support for environmental organisations such as ClientEarth, The Ocean Cleanup Sea Shepherd Global Project Seagrass Sustainable Food Trust , Cleaner Seas Group™️ , Food Forest , Knowledge Pele Conservation Collective
Read the full report here:
https://lnkd.in/eT5GmUQv
Coldplay has shared a sustainability report for its “Music Of The Spheres” world tour, which has been validated by Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Environmental Solutions Initiative Professor John E. Fernandez.
What were the key statistics?
-47% reduction in direct CO2e emissions compared to their previous 2016-2017 tour on a show-by-show basis
-5 million trees planted that will be supported to maturity
-5,000 hectares of land restored across 17 countries and 21 planting projects
-a solar-powered River Interceptor deployed in the Klang River,Malaysia
-the removal of 158 tonnes of waste and 13 tonnes of ocean-bound plastic
-an 86% average return rate of the reusable
-introduced plant-based LED wristbands.
What were some other initiatives worth noting?
-the band has generated an average power of 15kWh per show via in-venue solar installations, kinetic dance floors and power bikes
-diverted 66% of all tour waste from landfills
-donated 3,770 meals and 73 kg of toiletries from tour catering to the unhoused and unsheltered
-made financial support for environmental organisations such as ClientEarth, The Ocean Cleanup Sea Shepherd Global Project Seagrass Sustainable Food Trust , Cleaner Seas Group™️ , Food Forest , Knowledge Pele Conservation Collective
Read the full report here:
https://lnkd.in/eT5GmUQv
Externalities matter.
It is easy to say a plastic bag is bad. But it is actually part of the truth. Tote and paper bags are also bad if you use them only once.
This visual explains the energy, water and co2 consumed associated to each bag type and all of a sudden it becomes clear that we need to be mindful of frequency of our consumption rather than only the material.
The less we consume, the better. But if need to consume, then we need to increase the amount of times we use a product. Simple but often ignored.
#energy #water #co2 #emissions
It is easy to say a plastic bag is bad. But it is actually part of the truth. Tote and paper bags are also bad if you use them only once.
This visual explains the energy, water and co2 consumed associated to each bag type and all of a sudden it becomes clear that we need to be mindful of frequency of our consumption rather than only the material.
The less we consume, the better. But if need to consume, then we need to increase the amount of times we use a product. Simple but often ignored.
#energy #water #co2 #emissions
On the road again to see the team in Paris.
Another train trip that so far hasn't disappointed.
✔️stable WiFi
✔️coffee from the station with a paper lid
✔️massive table to put your laptop and work
✔️no delays
✔️got on the train 5 mins before departure
✔️no limits on luggage size and amount of liquids
✔️⭐️clear guidance on where your Voiture is (in Germany - not always the case)
✔️85% less emissions vs plane
So far all flights I have taken in 2022 have been either cancelled or delayed and when you add to the flight time the travel to the airport and the queues, trains are a clear winner.
SNCF 🙏
🚂🚞🚋🚟🚝
#travel #paris #work #team #paris #coffee
Another train trip that so far hasn't disappointed.
✔️stable WiFi
✔️coffee from the station with a paper lid
✔️massive table to put your laptop and work
✔️no delays
✔️got on the train 5 mins before departure
✔️no limits on luggage size and amount of liquids
✔️⭐️clear guidance on where your Voiture is (in Germany - not always the case)
✔️85% less emissions vs plane
So far all flights I have taken in 2022 have been either cancelled or delayed and when you add to the flight time the travel to the airport and the queues, trains are a clear winner.
SNCF 🙏
🚂🚞🚋🚟🚝
#travel #paris #work #team #paris #coffee
Over the last 12 months more than 150 legislative frameworks on sustainability and ESG were announced in the EU and the UK. These will significantly increase the number of businesses impacted and the KPIs to be assessed annually.
Responding to all these new standards is not only the responsibility of the sustainability, compliance and ESG teams and there is a necessity to educate further stakeholders in any business.
Here are 7 articles that help you support your team learn about the regulations ahead:
🔵The importance of ESG regulations in facilitating business climate action - https://lnkd.in/eXA6FFMH
🔵6 key steps to ESG reporting - https://lnkd.in/eb2Qq9ws
🔵How to prepare a sustainability budget in 2023 - https://lnkd.in/eneARfbb
🔵How the EU greenwashing regulations will impact your business - https://lnkd.in/egrfuk6h
🔵Are you ready for the CSRD? Here’s how to prepare your business -https://lnkd.in/eUv9HTQ8
🔵Sustainability in fashion: A guide to ESG regulations - https://lnkd.in/e8EhBhdd
🔵Sustainability regulations in the automotive and fleet industry - https://lnkd.in/eH66Hq-z
#sustainability #business #fashion #compliance #team #automotive #help
#esg #sustainablebusiness #csrd #nfrd #climateact #europeanunion
Responding to all these new standards is not only the responsibility of the sustainability, compliance and ESG teams and there is a necessity to educate further stakeholders in any business.
Here are 7 articles that help you support your team learn about the regulations ahead:
🔵The importance of ESG regulations in facilitating business climate action - https://lnkd.in/eXA6FFMH
🔵6 key steps to ESG reporting - https://lnkd.in/eb2Qq9ws
🔵How to prepare a sustainability budget in 2023 - https://lnkd.in/eneARfbb
🔵How the EU greenwashing regulations will impact your business - https://lnkd.in/egrfuk6h
🔵Are you ready for the CSRD? Here’s how to prepare your business -https://lnkd.in/eUv9HTQ8
🔵Sustainability in fashion: A guide to ESG regulations - https://lnkd.in/e8EhBhdd
🔵Sustainability regulations in the automotive and fleet industry - https://lnkd.in/eH66Hq-z
#sustainability #business #fashion #compliance #team #automotive #help
#esg #sustainablebusiness #csrd #nfrd #climateact #europeanunion
Huge win! European Parliament bans goods linked to deforestation!
The European Parliament approved a landmark deforestation law on Wednesday to ban imports into the EU of coffee, beef, soy and other commodities if they are linked to the destruction of the world's forests.
The law will require companies that sell goods into the European Union to produce a due diligence statement and “verifiable“ information proving their goods were not grown on land deforested after 2020, or risk hefty fines.
The rules aim to eliminate deforestation from the supply chains of a range of everyday items sold in Europe. It will apply to soy, beef, palm oil, wood, cocoa, coffee, rubber, charcoal, and derived products including leather, chocolate and furniture.
Deforestation is responsible for about 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change, and the landmark law aims to tackle the EU's contribution to this.
“European consumers can now rest assured that they will no longer be unwittingly complicit in deforestation,“ said Parliament's negotiator on the law, Christophe Hansen.
More on the news here: https://lnkd.in/ecEaUv6M
#climatechange #europeanunion #gas #europe #supplychains #gas #oil #law #coffee #furniture
The European Parliament approved a landmark deforestation law on Wednesday to ban imports into the EU of coffee, beef, soy and other commodities if they are linked to the destruction of the world's forests.
The law will require companies that sell goods into the European Union to produce a due diligence statement and “verifiable“ information proving their goods were not grown on land deforested after 2020, or risk hefty fines.
The rules aim to eliminate deforestation from the supply chains of a range of everyday items sold in Europe. It will apply to soy, beef, palm oil, wood, cocoa, coffee, rubber, charcoal, and derived products including leather, chocolate and furniture.
Deforestation is responsible for about 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change, and the landmark law aims to tackle the EU's contribution to this.
“European consumers can now rest assured that they will no longer be unwittingly complicit in deforestation,“ said Parliament's negotiator on the law, Christophe Hansen.
More on the news here: https://lnkd.in/ecEaUv6M
#climatechange #europeanunion #gas #europe #supplychains #gas #oil #law #coffee #furniture
A fantastic new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and University of Cambridge, Landing the Economic Case for Climate Action with Decision Makers, makes one thing clear: climate action and economic growth are not opposing forces. In fact, failing to act will cost far more than investing in solutions now.
The world is already paying the price for inaction. Storms, floods, droughts, and heatwaves are not just environmental crises; they are economic shocks that disrupt daily supply chains, damage infrastructure, and reduce productivity. Without urgent investment, economies will weaken, and societies will struggle to achieve broader goals—better healthcare, stronger security, and long-term prosperity.
The numbers are striking. If global temperatures rise by 3°C instead of staying below 2°C, economic output could shrink by 15 - 34% by 2100. The net cost of inaction is between 11 - 27% of cumulative economic output—far exceeding the 1 - 2% investment required for mitigation and adaptation.
Yet, despite the clear business case, the world is not on track to meet the Paris Agreement goals. Five key barriers are holding back progress:
•A lack of understanding of the economic risks of climate inaction
•The time lag between costs now and benefits later
•Uneven cost distribution among countries
•The challenge of ensuring a just transition within economies
•Economic damages that are still underestimated
This report highlights how these barriers can be overcome. Reframing the debate, increasing transparency on the price of inaction, and strengthening climate policies are essential steps.
Business and government leaders must recognise that climate action is not a financial burden—it is an investment in stability, resilience, and future prosperity. The economic case is clear.
Have a read also to this: https://lnkd.in/dGvHGNce
#sustainability #climateaction #economy #businessgrowth #netzero #climateeconomics
The world is already paying the price for inaction. Storms, floods, droughts, and heatwaves are not just environmental crises; they are economic shocks that disrupt daily supply chains, damage infrastructure, and reduce productivity. Without urgent investment, economies will weaken, and societies will struggle to achieve broader goals—better healthcare, stronger security, and long-term prosperity.
The numbers are striking. If global temperatures rise by 3°C instead of staying below 2°C, economic output could shrink by 15 - 34% by 2100. The net cost of inaction is between 11 - 27% of cumulative economic output—far exceeding the 1 - 2% investment required for mitigation and adaptation.
Yet, despite the clear business case, the world is not on track to meet the Paris Agreement goals. Five key barriers are holding back progress:
•A lack of understanding of the economic risks of climate inaction
•The time lag between costs now and benefits later
•Uneven cost distribution among countries
•The challenge of ensuring a just transition within economies
•Economic damages that are still underestimated
This report highlights how these barriers can be overcome. Reframing the debate, increasing transparency on the price of inaction, and strengthening climate policies are essential steps.
Business and government leaders must recognise that climate action is not a financial burden—it is an investment in stability, resilience, and future prosperity. The economic case is clear.
Have a read also to this: https://lnkd.in/dGvHGNce
#sustainability #climateaction #economy #businessgrowth #netzero #climateeconomics
ESG measurement has proliferated, but measurement without strategic action creates no value.
Between 2018 and 2023, organisations expanded ESG KPI tracking by 30% on average, yet this expansion has not uniformly translated into performance gains. The differential lies in execution: firms that integrate ESG analytics into capital allocation and operational decision-making consistently outperform peers on both sustainability metrics and financial returns.
The economic case is quantifiable. McKinsey research indicates that a 1% reduction in global emissions would eliminate approximately $200 billion in annual climate-related costs, a 20:1 return on mitigation investment at scale. At the enterprise level, companies in the top quartile for ESG performance demonstrate 3.7% higher EBITDA margins and 2.6% lower cost of capital compared to bottom-quartile peers.
Competitive advantage accrues to organisations that move beyond passive reporting to active ESG integration, embedding sustainability criteria in procurement, R&D investment, and risk assessment frameworks. This requires three structural shifts:
→ Data architecture: Real-time ESG analytics integrated with financial systems, enabling dynamic resource allocation
→ Governance mechanisms: Board-level ESG committees with authority over capital deployment and executive compensation linkage
→ Cross-functional capability: Technical expertise spanning climate modelling, supply chain decarbonisation, and regulatory compliance
The divergence between ESG leaders and laggards is widening. Organisations that treat sustainability as a strategic lever, not a compliance function, are building durable competitive moats through operational efficiency, talent retention, and stakeholder trust.
Great read by McKinsey & Company.
#esg #corporatestrategy #sustainability #climatefinance #operationalexcellence
Between 2018 and 2023, organisations expanded ESG KPI tracking by 30% on average, yet this expansion has not uniformly translated into performance gains. The differential lies in execution: firms that integrate ESG analytics into capital allocation and operational decision-making consistently outperform peers on both sustainability metrics and financial returns.
The economic case is quantifiable. McKinsey research indicates that a 1% reduction in global emissions would eliminate approximately $200 billion in annual climate-related costs, a 20:1 return on mitigation investment at scale. At the enterprise level, companies in the top quartile for ESG performance demonstrate 3.7% higher EBITDA margins and 2.6% lower cost of capital compared to bottom-quartile peers.
Competitive advantage accrues to organisations that move beyond passive reporting to active ESG integration, embedding sustainability criteria in procurement, R&D investment, and risk assessment frameworks. This requires three structural shifts:
→ Data architecture: Real-time ESG analytics integrated with financial systems, enabling dynamic resource allocation
→ Governance mechanisms: Board-level ESG committees with authority over capital deployment and executive compensation linkage
→ Cross-functional capability: Technical expertise spanning climate modelling, supply chain decarbonisation, and regulatory compliance
The divergence between ESG leaders and laggards is widening. Organisations that treat sustainability as a strategic lever, not a compliance function, are building durable competitive moats through operational efficiency, talent retention, and stakeholder trust.
Great read by McKinsey & Company.
#esg #corporatestrategy #sustainability #climatefinance #operationalexcellence
EU bans destruction of unsold clothes
The European Commission has finalised the rules under the #Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), banning the destruction of unsold apparel, accessories, and footwear.
With an estimated 4% to 9% of unsold textiles in Europe currently destroyed before ever being worn (generating emissions nearly equivalent to Sweden’s total net output), this shift creates a new operational baseline for the fashion industry.
Key dates?
19 July 2026: The ban on the destruction of unsold apparel and footwear becomes legally binding for all large enterprises.
February 2027: Mandatory standardised reporting begins. Large firms must use the new EU format to disclose the volume and weight of products discarded, along with the reasons why.
19 July 2030: The ban and disclosure requirements extend to medium-sized companies.
Ongoing: Small and micro-businesses remain exempt from the ban for now, but should monitor future delegated acts.
What this means for fashion houses & supply chains?
1. Shift to Demand-Driven Business Models Business models now require a move towards on-demand manufacturing or sophisticated AI-driven demand forecasting. Minimising terminal stock is now a primary requirement for maintaining market access in the EU.
2. Integrated "Second-Life" Infrastructure Companies must now build or partner with circular infrastructure. This involves formalising routes for:
Resale and Remanufacturing: Converting dead stock into new collections or "pre-loved" lines.
Charitable Donations: Ensuring products go to recognised social economy entities within the EU under the new, stricter guidelines.
3. Data Transparency as a Core Function Starting in 2027, "waste" becomes a public metric. Supply chain leads must track every garment’s end-of-life status. This data will feed into the Digital Product Passport (DPP), providing lifecycle transparency to both regulators and consumers.
4. Regulated Exceptions Destruction is permitted only in extreme cases, such as genuine health and safety hazards (for example, contamination) or IP infringements. National authorities will oversee these derogations to ensure they are strictly justified.
The focus for fashion logistics is moving from "speed-to-market" to "lifecycle-management". Managing the entire product journey is now a critical compliance and operational necessity for any fashion house operating within the European market.
Link: https://lnkd.in/ehUWyzAm
#fashionbusiness #supplychain #euregulation #circulareconomy #textileindustry #espr #inventorymanagement #sustainability #dpp #ecodesign #ecoproducts #fashion
The European Commission has finalised the rules under the #Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), banning the destruction of unsold apparel, accessories, and footwear.
With an estimated 4% to 9% of unsold textiles in Europe currently destroyed before ever being worn (generating emissions nearly equivalent to Sweden’s total net output), this shift creates a new operational baseline for the fashion industry.
Key dates?
19 July 2026: The ban on the destruction of unsold apparel and footwear becomes legally binding for all large enterprises.
February 2027: Mandatory standardised reporting begins. Large firms must use the new EU format to disclose the volume and weight of products discarded, along with the reasons why.
19 July 2030: The ban and disclosure requirements extend to medium-sized companies.
Ongoing: Small and micro-businesses remain exempt from the ban for now, but should monitor future delegated acts.
What this means for fashion houses & supply chains?
1. Shift to Demand-Driven Business Models Business models now require a move towards on-demand manufacturing or sophisticated AI-driven demand forecasting. Minimising terminal stock is now a primary requirement for maintaining market access in the EU.
2. Integrated "Second-Life" Infrastructure Companies must now build or partner with circular infrastructure. This involves formalising routes for:
Resale and Remanufacturing: Converting dead stock into new collections or "pre-loved" lines.
Charitable Donations: Ensuring products go to recognised social economy entities within the EU under the new, stricter guidelines.
3. Data Transparency as a Core Function Starting in 2027, "waste" becomes a public metric. Supply chain leads must track every garment’s end-of-life status. This data will feed into the Digital Product Passport (DPP), providing lifecycle transparency to both regulators and consumers.
4. Regulated Exceptions Destruction is permitted only in extreme cases, such as genuine health and safety hazards (for example, contamination) or IP infringements. National authorities will oversee these derogations to ensure they are strictly justified.
The focus for fashion logistics is moving from "speed-to-market" to "lifecycle-management". Managing the entire product journey is now a critical compliance and operational necessity for any fashion house operating within the European market.
Link: https://lnkd.in/ehUWyzAm
#fashionbusiness #supplychain #euregulation #circulareconomy #textileindustry #espr #inventorymanagement #sustainability #dpp #ecodesign #ecoproducts #fashion
Deeply grateful to be named one of the TOP 100 Most Influential European Women in Startups and VC by EU-Startups for 2026!
In the context of this list, this is also a good moment to look at where we actually stand. Because the numbers tell a stark story:
Only 1% of global VC funding goes to all-female founding teams.
Only 6% of CEOs globally are women.
In European tech, just 1 in 7 C-suite executives is a woman.
Only 16% of VC General Partners are women.
And in 2023, for the first time in two decades, women actually lost C-suite seats globally. Since then statistics are worsening in general.
Which is why I am so proud to stand alongside the other 99 women on this list. Founders, investors, operators and builders who are quietly and not so quietly reshaping what European tech looks like. Every single one of them is proof that the pipeline is not the problem. What we need is for the doors to be wider open.
Lists like this one matter not for the recognition, but for the visibility. Every woman who sees herself represented at this level is one more person who believes it is possible.
Thank you to everyone who continues to open doors, back female founders, and champion women into leadership. The work is far from done.
#top100women #womeninvc #europeanstartups #womenfounder #genderequality #plana #diginex Diginex [NASDAQ: DGNX] Plan A Greentech Alliance
In the context of this list, this is also a good moment to look at where we actually stand. Because the numbers tell a stark story:
Only 1% of global VC funding goes to all-female founding teams.
Only 6% of CEOs globally are women.
In European tech, just 1 in 7 C-suite executives is a woman.
Only 16% of VC General Partners are women.
And in 2023, for the first time in two decades, women actually lost C-suite seats globally. Since then statistics are worsening in general.
Which is why I am so proud to stand alongside the other 99 women on this list. Founders, investors, operators and builders who are quietly and not so quietly reshaping what European tech looks like. Every single one of them is proof that the pipeline is not the problem. What we need is for the doors to be wider open.
Lists like this one matter not for the recognition, but for the visibility. Every woman who sees herself represented at this level is one more person who believes it is possible.
Thank you to everyone who continues to open doors, back female founders, and champion women into leadership. The work is far from done.
#top100women #womeninvc #europeanstartups #womenfounder #genderequality #plana #diginex Diginex [NASDAQ: DGNX] Plan A Greentech Alliance
As I prepare to travel to Brussels yet again, I cannot help but reflect on how much European business travel has evolved.
For decades, crossing borders meant relying on flights. While aviation remains vital, the expansion of high-speed rail offers a complementary alternative taking you directly from city center to city center. This includes connections like the Eurostar, linking 🇬🇧 London to 🇧🇪 Brussels in under two hours, and 🇫🇷 Paris or 🇳🇱 Amsterdam seamlessly.
It has effectively become a rolling office. In most cases, journeys are supported by reliable Wi-Fi, quiet zones, on-board dining, and first-class carriages for those who appreciate extra comfort. Instead of navigating the pauses inherent to air travel, rail allows professionals to stay fully billable and productive from the moment they board.
Evaluating a business trip holistically reveals a compelling economic story. When accounting for the full journey, including airport express trains, taxis, and premium add-ons, the financial investment aligns closely. The real value lies in the currency of time. Rather than spending valuable hours navigating airport transit logistics, stepping onto a train allows you to convert travel time into quiet, high-value work hours.
The integration across the region is impressive, especially with neighboring hubs like Switzerland 🇨🇭. Traveling from Paris to Zurich or Basel takes just three to four hours, while direct high-speed links bridge Munich to Zurich and Paris alike.
What will change by 2027?
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇧🇪 Brussels: Slashed from 8h 15m down to 7h.
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇸🇪 Stockholm: Reduced from 5h 45m down to 4h.
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇩🇰 Copenhagen: Cut from 7h down to 4h.
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇵🇱 Warsaw: Down from 5h to 4h 15m.
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇳🇱 Amsterdam: Shaved down to 5h 30m (from 5h 45m).
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇨🇿 Prague: Cut from 8h 10m down to 4h 30m.
🇦🇹 Vienna - 🇩🇪 Berlin: Reduced from 6h 05m down to 4h 30m.
🇦🇹 Vienna - 🇵🇱 Warsaw: Slashed from 2h 40m down to 1h 40m.
🇭🇺 Budapest - 🇩🇪 Berlin: Cut from 6h down to 4h 15m.
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇮🇹 Rome: Cut from 14h 30m down to 10h 15m.
🇫🇷 Paris - 🇮🇹 Rome: Slashed from 10h 50m down to 8h 45m.
🇭🇺 Budapest - 🇷🇴 Bucharest: Plummeted from 15h down to 6h 15m.
🇧🇬 Sofia - 🇷🇴 Bucharest: Reduced from 10h 15m down to 6h.
🇬🇷 Athens - 🇧🇬 Sofia: Slashed from 13h 40m down to 6h.
The network continues to expand direct lines, pulling hubs like Munich even deeper into the grid:
🇪🇸 Madrid - 🇫🇷 Paris: Aiming for a 6h route.
🇵🇹 Lisbon - 🇪🇸 Madrid: Targeting a 3h connection.
The Baltic Connection: Linking 🇪🇪 Tallinn - 🇱🇻 Riga - 🇱🇹 Vilnius - 🇵🇱 Warsaw within 1h 45m to 4h.
#businesstravel #corporatetravel #highspeedrail #sustainablebusiness #productivity #euinfrastructure #greentravel
For decades, crossing borders meant relying on flights. While aviation remains vital, the expansion of high-speed rail offers a complementary alternative taking you directly from city center to city center. This includes connections like the Eurostar, linking 🇬🇧 London to 🇧🇪 Brussels in under two hours, and 🇫🇷 Paris or 🇳🇱 Amsterdam seamlessly.
It has effectively become a rolling office. In most cases, journeys are supported by reliable Wi-Fi, quiet zones, on-board dining, and first-class carriages for those who appreciate extra comfort. Instead of navigating the pauses inherent to air travel, rail allows professionals to stay fully billable and productive from the moment they board.
Evaluating a business trip holistically reveals a compelling economic story. When accounting for the full journey, including airport express trains, taxis, and premium add-ons, the financial investment aligns closely. The real value lies in the currency of time. Rather than spending valuable hours navigating airport transit logistics, stepping onto a train allows you to convert travel time into quiet, high-value work hours.
The integration across the region is impressive, especially with neighboring hubs like Switzerland 🇨🇭. Traveling from Paris to Zurich or Basel takes just three to four hours, while direct high-speed links bridge Munich to Zurich and Paris alike.
What will change by 2027?
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇧🇪 Brussels: Slashed from 8h 15m down to 7h.
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇸🇪 Stockholm: Reduced from 5h 45m down to 4h.
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇩🇰 Copenhagen: Cut from 7h down to 4h.
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇵🇱 Warsaw: Down from 5h to 4h 15m.
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇳🇱 Amsterdam: Shaved down to 5h 30m (from 5h 45m).
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇨🇿 Prague: Cut from 8h 10m down to 4h 30m.
🇦🇹 Vienna - 🇩🇪 Berlin: Reduced from 6h 05m down to 4h 30m.
🇦🇹 Vienna - 🇵🇱 Warsaw: Slashed from 2h 40m down to 1h 40m.
🇭🇺 Budapest - 🇩🇪 Berlin: Cut from 6h down to 4h 15m.
🇩🇪 Berlin - 🇮🇹 Rome: Cut from 14h 30m down to 10h 15m.
🇫🇷 Paris - 🇮🇹 Rome: Slashed from 10h 50m down to 8h 45m.
🇭🇺 Budapest - 🇷🇴 Bucharest: Plummeted from 15h down to 6h 15m.
🇧🇬 Sofia - 🇷🇴 Bucharest: Reduced from 10h 15m down to 6h.
🇬🇷 Athens - 🇧🇬 Sofia: Slashed from 13h 40m down to 6h.
The network continues to expand direct lines, pulling hubs like Munich even deeper into the grid:
🇪🇸 Madrid - 🇫🇷 Paris: Aiming for a 6h route.
🇵🇹 Lisbon - 🇪🇸 Madrid: Targeting a 3h connection.
The Baltic Connection: Linking 🇪🇪 Tallinn - 🇱🇻 Riga - 🇱🇹 Vilnius - 🇵🇱 Warsaw within 1h 45m to 4h.
#businesstravel #corporatetravel #highspeedrail #sustainablebusiness #productivity #euinfrastructure #greentravel
Nearly 10 years ago, I founded Plan A with a singular conviction: that the digital transformation of the economy is the only way for businesses to turn sustainability efforts into measurable financial returns. We were among the first to build in this space, paving a path that many have since followed. Since 2017, my team and I have worked to prove that planetary health and capital performance are not just compatible but inseparable.
Today, after a deliberate and uncompromising 12-month process, I am proud to share that Plan A has found its new home with Diginex [NASDAQ: DGNX].
Choosing a partner is the most consequential decision a founder makes. While we were fortunate to evaluate many compelling strategic paths, the choice was rooted in stewardship. My priority was ensuring the Plan A legacy, our brand, our product would expand and evolve for our clients. In Miles, Mark, Lorenzo, and Paul, I found leaders who share this long-term vision. Diginex [NASDAQ: DGNX] is actively seeking to partner with founders who have built scaled RegTech or GreenTech businesses. If you are looking to join a collaborative family of like-minded companies to accelerate your growth, I would love to connect.
The industry has been fragmented for too long. By combining Plan A’s high-precision decarbonisation and ROI solutions with Diginex’s RegTech and supply-chain expertise, we are delivering a single, sophisticated architecture that transforms complex data into measurable impact.
What to expect from the new Plan A:
→Richer ESG Capabilities: Comprehensive reporting covering global reporting standards alongside best-in-class carbon accounting.
→Stronger Supply-Chain Tools: Enhanced visibility and accountability across the board.
→Industry-Specific Precision: Tailored tools built for the unique realities of your sector.
→Global Ecosystem: Plan A is going global. Greatly expanded strengths across Asia and Middle East, alongside our foundations in Europe and the Americas.
→Science at Scale: Maintaining our scientific rigour which we have had since our inception.
This milestone belongs to the extraordinary Plan A team. We have worked tirelessly since 2017 to shape this company, and I am deeply grateful for your resilience through the years and your unwavering support to our customers. Thank you, Nick, Jacob, Jan-Jaap, Sandra, for personally supporting me in this process, during which I even became a mother.
To our clients, investors and partners: thank you for your continued trust. This is a commitment to providing you with the most sophisticated regulatory tools in the world.
I continue as CEO of Plan A, dedicated to our mission and supporting the Diginex group as we grow this powerhouse together.
The journey continues. No Plan B.
#plana #diginex #esg #decarbonisation #climatetech #growth #netzero #sustainability #regtech #middleeast #asia #greentech #co2 #emissions
Today, after a deliberate and uncompromising 12-month process, I am proud to share that Plan A has found its new home with Diginex [NASDAQ: DGNX].
Choosing a partner is the most consequential decision a founder makes. While we were fortunate to evaluate many compelling strategic paths, the choice was rooted in stewardship. My priority was ensuring the Plan A legacy, our brand, our product would expand and evolve for our clients. In Miles, Mark, Lorenzo, and Paul, I found leaders who share this long-term vision. Diginex [NASDAQ: DGNX] is actively seeking to partner with founders who have built scaled RegTech or GreenTech businesses. If you are looking to join a collaborative family of like-minded companies to accelerate your growth, I would love to connect.
The industry has been fragmented for too long. By combining Plan A’s high-precision decarbonisation and ROI solutions with Diginex’s RegTech and supply-chain expertise, we are delivering a single, sophisticated architecture that transforms complex data into measurable impact.
What to expect from the new Plan A:
→Richer ESG Capabilities: Comprehensive reporting covering global reporting standards alongside best-in-class carbon accounting.
→Stronger Supply-Chain Tools: Enhanced visibility and accountability across the board.
→Industry-Specific Precision: Tailored tools built for the unique realities of your sector.
→Global Ecosystem: Plan A is going global. Greatly expanded strengths across Asia and Middle East, alongside our foundations in Europe and the Americas.
→Science at Scale: Maintaining our scientific rigour which we have had since our inception.
This milestone belongs to the extraordinary Plan A team. We have worked tirelessly since 2017 to shape this company, and I am deeply grateful for your resilience through the years and your unwavering support to our customers. Thank you, Nick, Jacob, Jan-Jaap, Sandra, for personally supporting me in this process, during which I even became a mother.
To our clients, investors and partners: thank you for your continued trust. This is a commitment to providing you with the most sophisticated regulatory tools in the world.
I continue as CEO of Plan A, dedicated to our mission and supporting the Diginex group as we grow this powerhouse together.
The journey continues. No Plan B.
#plana #diginex #esg #decarbonisation #climatetech #growth #netzero #sustainability #regtech #middleeast #asia #greentech #co2 #emissions
Today the EU ban on destruction of unsold clothes, accessories and shoes enters into force.
As of 19 July 2026, large companies across the EU are officially banned from destroying unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear. This is one of the concrete measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
Why does this matter?
Destroyed textiles generate around 5.6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, almost equal to Sweden's total net emissions in 2021. An estimated 4 to 9% of unsold textiles in Europe are destroyed before ever being worn. France alone destroys roughly €630 million worth of unsold goods a year, while Germany discards nearly 20 million returned items annually.
What value is being thrown away?
Every unsold garment represents value built up long before it reaches a warehouse, including raw materials, the water and energy used in manufacturing, the labour involved, and the logistics of getting the item to market. When that garment is shredded or landfilled instead of sold, none of that invested value is recovered. It's a pure loss, both economically and environmentally.
There's also an opportunity cost. Many destroyed products are still entirely fit for purpose. They could clothe people, generate revenue through resale, or be recycled into new materials. Destruction removes all of these possibilities at once, which is why regulators have decided it can no longer be a routine, cost-free way of managing surplus stock.
What's actually changing?
Companies can no longer default to landfill or shredding. Instead, the rules push towards reuse, repair and more resource-efficient practices, such as selling through discounts, donating to charities, or pursuing other sustainable pathways.
What are the exceptions?
Destruction is still allowed in narrow cases, such as when items are unsafe, damaged, counterfeit, or rejected by charities. Businesses relying on these exemptions must prove it with documents or test results, and must publish annual reports on what they discard.
Who's affected, and when?
Large companies must comply now. Medium-sized companies have until 2030. Small and micro-businesses are exempt entirely.
Non-compliance isn't just a reputational risk anymore. Authorities plan on imposing fines for violations, and companies must keep records for five years to allow inspections.
This is a meaningful shift towards a circular economy in fashion in Europe and globally given the importance and value of the European fashion ecosystem.
#sustainability #circulareconomy #fashionindustry #espr #euregulation #compliance
As of 19 July 2026, large companies across the EU are officially banned from destroying unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear. This is one of the concrete measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
Why does this matter?
Destroyed textiles generate around 5.6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, almost equal to Sweden's total net emissions in 2021. An estimated 4 to 9% of unsold textiles in Europe are destroyed before ever being worn. France alone destroys roughly €630 million worth of unsold goods a year, while Germany discards nearly 20 million returned items annually.
What value is being thrown away?
Every unsold garment represents value built up long before it reaches a warehouse, including raw materials, the water and energy used in manufacturing, the labour involved, and the logistics of getting the item to market. When that garment is shredded or landfilled instead of sold, none of that invested value is recovered. It's a pure loss, both economically and environmentally.
There's also an opportunity cost. Many destroyed products are still entirely fit for purpose. They could clothe people, generate revenue through resale, or be recycled into new materials. Destruction removes all of these possibilities at once, which is why regulators have decided it can no longer be a routine, cost-free way of managing surplus stock.
What's actually changing?
Companies can no longer default to landfill or shredding. Instead, the rules push towards reuse, repair and more resource-efficient practices, such as selling through discounts, donating to charities, or pursuing other sustainable pathways.
What are the exceptions?
Destruction is still allowed in narrow cases, such as when items are unsafe, damaged, counterfeit, or rejected by charities. Businesses relying on these exemptions must prove it with documents or test results, and must publish annual reports on what they discard.
Who's affected, and when?
Large companies must comply now. Medium-sized companies have until 2030. Small and micro-businesses are exempt entirely.
Non-compliance isn't just a reputational risk anymore. Authorities plan on imposing fines for violations, and companies must keep records for five years to allow inspections.
This is a meaningful shift towards a circular economy in fashion in Europe and globally given the importance and value of the European fashion ecosystem.
#sustainability #circulareconomy #fashionindustry #espr #euregulation #compliance
Today marks a special moment in the history of Plan A, as my co-founder Nathan departs.
I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to Nathan for the extraordinary impact he has had on both the company and our mission.
From the very beginning, Nathan played a pivotal role in shaping Plan A’s sustainability journey - at a time when much of the industry we now operate in had yet to be defined.
Together, we helped pave the way for a new category, and his leadership laid the foundations for how I think about our own environmental commitments and how Plan A approaches sustainability with depth, integrity, and ambition.
Nathan created the Plan A Academy, which has become a cornerstone of our educational efforts and thought leadership. Today, it hosts hundreds of articles with original, science-led content, setting a high bar for rigour and credibility in the sustainability space and helping educate a generation of practitioners, leaders, and companies.
Among his many accomplishments, Nathan’s leadership of our B Corp certification stands out. Through exceptional dedication and professionalism, he ensured that Plan A not only achieved certification but did so with scores placing us in the top 5% of B Corps globally. These foundations have also contributed to the many awards and recognitions Plan A has received over the years, reflecting both our impact and our role as pioneers in a field that barely existed when we started.
Beyond his professional achievements, Nathan’s personality has left a lasting imprint on Plan A’s culture. His sense of humour enlivened countless meetings, his intellectual curiosity consistently challenged our thinking, and his deep knowledge of history enriched conversations in unexpected and meaningful ways. Working with Nathan was highly productive, genuinely enjoyable and educational.
While I am sad to see him step away from Plan A, I am profoundly grateful for everything he has built and contributed. His entrepreneurial spirit, unwavering commitment to our mission, and collaborative approach will continue to shape the company for years to come.
Wishing you every success in your next chapter, Nathan - more time with family, and perhaps even the creation of an eco-village in France.
Thank you for everything. Bon vent , mon ami!
🔗 Explore the Plan A Academy: https://lnkd.in/eS5U59AC
#noplanB #sustainability #plana #decarbonisation #co2 #emissions #esg
I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to Nathan for the extraordinary impact he has had on both the company and our mission.
From the very beginning, Nathan played a pivotal role in shaping Plan A’s sustainability journey - at a time when much of the industry we now operate in had yet to be defined.
Together, we helped pave the way for a new category, and his leadership laid the foundations for how I think about our own environmental commitments and how Plan A approaches sustainability with depth, integrity, and ambition.
Nathan created the Plan A Academy, which has become a cornerstone of our educational efforts and thought leadership. Today, it hosts hundreds of articles with original, science-led content, setting a high bar for rigour and credibility in the sustainability space and helping educate a generation of practitioners, leaders, and companies.
Among his many accomplishments, Nathan’s leadership of our B Corp certification stands out. Through exceptional dedication and professionalism, he ensured that Plan A not only achieved certification but did so with scores placing us in the top 5% of B Corps globally. These foundations have also contributed to the many awards and recognitions Plan A has received over the years, reflecting both our impact and our role as pioneers in a field that barely existed when we started.
Beyond his professional achievements, Nathan’s personality has left a lasting imprint on Plan A’s culture. His sense of humour enlivened countless meetings, his intellectual curiosity consistently challenged our thinking, and his deep knowledge of history enriched conversations in unexpected and meaningful ways. Working with Nathan was highly productive, genuinely enjoyable and educational.
While I am sad to see him step away from Plan A, I am profoundly grateful for everything he has built and contributed. His entrepreneurial spirit, unwavering commitment to our mission, and collaborative approach will continue to shape the company for years to come.
Wishing you every success in your next chapter, Nathan - more time with family, and perhaps even the creation of an eco-village in France.
Thank you for everything. Bon vent , mon ami!
🔗 Explore the Plan A Academy: https://lnkd.in/eS5U59AC
#noplanB #sustainability #plana #decarbonisation #co2 #emissions #esg
Every single call I jumped on today started the exact same way: a complaint about the relentless heat. It was just casual small talk, but it highlights the reality we face as business leaders with teams across the globe monitoring identical pressures: Paris is at 37°C, Madrid is at 41°C, London is hitting 38°C, Munich is at 33°C, Milan is at 36°C, Frankfurt is at 32°C, New York is at 35°C, New Delhi is at 44°C, Dubai is at 41°C, Singapore is at 33°C, and Tokyo is hitting 34°C.
Yesterday was "Show Your Stripes" day. That visual transition from cold blue to deep, blistering red isn't just an abstract environmental chart - it is a stark reflection of the operational reality hitting our global teams and bottom lines right now. As business professionals, we must translate these temperature data points into their real-world economic equivalent.
The connection between atmospheric warming and business volatility is rooted in simple physics. As global greenhouse gas emissions trap more solar radiation, average temperatures climb, acting as an accelerator for the global water cycle. When you add that much energy to a closed system, weather patterns don't just shift; they destabilise.
For modern commerce, that destabilisation manifests as compounding infrastructure risks (strained energy grids, buckled transport networks, flooded hubs), resource scarcity (prolonged droughts disrupting agricultural yields and shipping lanes), and capital volatility (rising physical damage claims driving up the cost of capital and rendering regions uninsurable).
Economic stability relies entirely on predictability. The deep red stripes at the end of this chart signify a rapid loss of that predictability. Protecting our businesses requires us to move from passive observation to active climate mitigation and adaptive planning. Let's use today to look honestly at the data, audit our operational vulnerabilities, and invest heavily in sustainable, resilient solutions.
🔗 Find the warming stripes for your specific market area here: https://lnkd.in/e5-piS4k
#showyourstripes #supplychainresilience #operations #climaterisk #businessstrategy #sustainability #sustainability #co2 #climatechange
Yesterday was "Show Your Stripes" day. That visual transition from cold blue to deep, blistering red isn't just an abstract environmental chart - it is a stark reflection of the operational reality hitting our global teams and bottom lines right now. As business professionals, we must translate these temperature data points into their real-world economic equivalent.
The connection between atmospheric warming and business volatility is rooted in simple physics. As global greenhouse gas emissions trap more solar radiation, average temperatures climb, acting as an accelerator for the global water cycle. When you add that much energy to a closed system, weather patterns don't just shift; they destabilise.
For modern commerce, that destabilisation manifests as compounding infrastructure risks (strained energy grids, buckled transport networks, flooded hubs), resource scarcity (prolonged droughts disrupting agricultural yields and shipping lanes), and capital volatility (rising physical damage claims driving up the cost of capital and rendering regions uninsurable).
Economic stability relies entirely on predictability. The deep red stripes at the end of this chart signify a rapid loss of that predictability. Protecting our businesses requires us to move from passive observation to active climate mitigation and adaptive planning. Let's use today to look honestly at the data, audit our operational vulnerabilities, and invest heavily in sustainable, resilient solutions.
🔗 Find the warming stripes for your specific market area here: https://lnkd.in/e5-piS4k
#showyourstripes #supplychainresilience #operations #climaterisk #businessstrategy #sustainability #sustainability #co2 #climatechange
Hello Copenhagen!
It was such a pleasure to meet our company Matter, that just recently joined the Diginex [NASDAQ: DGNX] portfolio, a few short months before Plan A.
It was fantastic to meet the team, and spend some quality time with the the management.
Matter is an ESG and sustainability data platform that goes far beyond traditional ratings, offering granular, transparent, and source-traceable data that gives investors a genuine understanding of a company's real-world environmental and social impact. Their analytics platform and flexible data integrations make it easy to run sophisticated ESG analyses across entire portfolios, aligned to major frameworks like the UN SDGs, TCFD, and SFDR, covering everything from screening and exclusions to regulatory reporting.
For any institution serious about sustainable investing, Matter replaces black-box ratings with actionable, auditable insight without adding complexity to existing workflows. They account with asset managers, investment platforms, banks and wealth managers, PEs, pension funds among their clients.
Here is more about them: https://lnkd.in/ehwiAaVq
Thank you to Lise, Johan, Emil, Adrian, Anders, Dines, and the rest of the team for the hospitality and the hoodie!
#data #analytics #ai #esg #sustainability #co2
It was such a pleasure to meet our company Matter, that just recently joined the Diginex [NASDAQ: DGNX] portfolio, a few short months before Plan A.
It was fantastic to meet the team, and spend some quality time with the the management.
Matter is an ESG and sustainability data platform that goes far beyond traditional ratings, offering granular, transparent, and source-traceable data that gives investors a genuine understanding of a company's real-world environmental and social impact. Their analytics platform and flexible data integrations make it easy to run sophisticated ESG analyses across entire portfolios, aligned to major frameworks like the UN SDGs, TCFD, and SFDR, covering everything from screening and exclusions to regulatory reporting.
For any institution serious about sustainable investing, Matter replaces black-box ratings with actionable, auditable insight without adding complexity to existing workflows. They account with asset managers, investment platforms, banks and wealth managers, PEs, pension funds among their clients.
Here is more about them: https://lnkd.in/ehwiAaVq
Thank you to Lise, Johan, Emil, Adrian, Anders, Dines, and the rest of the team for the hospitality and the hoodie!
#data #analytics #ai #esg #sustainability #co2
