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The Sustainability Mafia receives Rs 2 Cr CSR grant from Zerodha

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The Sustainability Mafia receives Rs 2 Cr CSR grant from Zerodha
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The Sustainability Mafia receives Rs 2 Cr CSR grant from Zerodha The Sustainability Mafia (SusMafia), a non-profit organisation working at the intersection of climate education, early-stage incubation, and ecosystem building, has received a Rs 2 crore CSR grant from Zerodha. The proceeds will be used to build a skilled, climate-aware workforce and enable climate-tech startups to scale solutions that drive measurable impact across critical areas, including air quality, water and sanitation, waste management, carbon reduction, and the circular economy, SusMafia said in a press release. Launched in 2018, The Sustainability Mafia is a non-profit organization that unites entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders to make sustainability the norm by fostering collaboration, building capacity for climate tech, and driving sustainable solutions through goal-oriented programs for founders, investors, and students. The platform functions as a coalition, leveraging shared resources, networks, and expertise to overcome challenges in the climate action space, aiming to launch startups, create climate jobs, and unlock funding for a greener future in India. According to the Bengaluru-based organization, its programs are designed to address critical gaps in the climate ecosystem, particularly the lack of industry-ready talent, early-stage validation support for founders, and trusted platforms that connect innovators with capital, corporates, and real-world pilots. Through its Climate Ninja program, it claims to have trained more than 400 climate professionals, while its early-stage incubation efforts have deployed Rs 1 crore in grants to support emerging climate ventures. Today, this work is anchored by a strong and growing network of over 80 climate entrepreneurs, collectively driving impact across sectors. “Strong climate outcomes emerge when founders, practitioners, and learners have access to the right knowledge and support early in their journey. The Sustainability Engine Foundation is building this connective tissue for the climate ecosystem, and we’re pleased to back their work,” said Nithin Kamath, CEO of Zerodha. The Sustainability Mafia plans to train over 300 Climate Ninjas, supporting more than 20 early-stage climate startups, and convening regional and national ecosystem gatherings such as SusCrunch, bringing together stakeholders across the climate and sustainability spectrum.

Massive Earth Foundation and UNEP launch 5th edition of LowCarbon.Earth

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Massive Earth Foundation and UNEP launch 5th edition of LowCarbon.Earth
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The Massive Earth Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has launched the 5th edition of its climate startup accelerator, LowCarbon.Earth, on World Environment Day at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi. The event was inaugurated by former MoEFCC (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change) Secretary Leena Nandan and saw participation from delegates of UNESCO, UNEP, NPC, APC, and senior IAS officers. Started in 2021, LowCarbon.Earth helps early-stage climate tech startups through a venture capital (VC) framework. So far, it claims to have supported over 180 startups, helped deploy $350 million in funding, and driven global partnerships for climate innovation. The accelerator focuses on key sectors like air and plastic pollution, EV mobility, agriculture, and waste management, offering mentorship, funding access, and support from UNEP. It encourages applications from women-led, youth, and marginalized community founders. “These startups not only succeed in cutting down carbon emissions, supporting the circular economy, and building sustainable solutions but also achieve this while generating wealth. With the right support, framework, and financing, building sustainability can become a highly profitable venture,” said Vinutha Raju, Program Head at MEF. Startups can now apply for the 5th edition at Lowcarbon.earth. The initiative aims to promote a green, circular economy and achieve net-zero targets by 2030.

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