Energy-efficient building renovation
Buildings and infrastructure are a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to a recent study by McKinsey, they account for 14.4 metric gigatons of CO2 equivalent (GtCO2e) or about 26 percent of global GHG emissions per year. Due to the longevity of buildings, it can be anticipated that about 80 percent of the building […]
VIDIA’s approach to carbon management
Beyond carbon offsetting: Setting an internal carbon fee Private companies traditionally rely on voluntary offsetting to reach their net-zero commitments. However, this concept is increasingly coming under scrutiny for being “unscalable, unjust”, and even “holding back emission reduction”. Instead, internal carbon fees have emerged as a compelling alternative to conventional carbon offsetting in recent years. The general idea […]
Newsletter Jan. 2024
In this newsletter we share latest developments, investments, Vidia insights and open positions.
Investment into Wierig: Unlocking scale to accelerate Germany’s energy transition
Vidia Climate Fund I acquired Wierig Group, a leader in energetic refurbishment and solar installations for industrial flat roofs.
Private Capital and the Climate Opportunity
Mandated by the WEF, consultancy BCG studied green market leaders...
Newsletter Sept. 2023
Impact as a strategic advantage in a world in transition So far, 2023 has been an exciting year for us at Vidia including fundraising, deal making and firm building. At the same time, the general market sentiment is currently characterized by attention grabbing headlines speaking of “the deindustrialization of Germany”, but also growth expectations resulting […]
Investment into BPM: Vidia targets tripling of onsite capacity of newly acquired plastic recycling platform
Marking its initial platform investment in the plastic recycling space, Vidia Climate Fund I has acquired specialized plastic recycling company Best Plastic Management GmbH (BPM)