Press Release

Archipel Consultoria (ARCHIPEL) and Climate Change Ventures (CCV) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to provide specialized and integrated services on green finance and sustainable project development.

Climate Change Ventures is headquartered in the United Kingdom and is focused on advising and financing the next wave of disruptive clean energy solutions. CCV is led by Horácio Carvalho, who has spent more than four decades – and raised over 10 billion euros – developing projects in the cleantech and renewable energy sectors. CCV is currently launching its inaugural fund of 100 million euros, which will enable it to capitalize on its broad network of stakeholder relationships to make direct investments in the companies and technologies poised to take on the challenge of climate change.

CCV’s approach complements ARCHIPEL competencies in technical areas of strategic sustainability consulting, engineering, environmental auditing, business structuring and the Logistics of Emission Reductions projects.

ARCHIPEL professionals have delivered high-value sustainability, renewable energy and emissions reductions projects for more than 20 years. ARCHIPEL Carbon Logistics team consists of technical and policy specialists in the climate change and emissions trading areas. They have originated opportunities, implemented projects and worked closely with governments and project developers.

This partnership will result in a complete emissions reductions project solution to the market, providing the full circle of project development to meet the most challenging requirements and timelines to their clients.

ARCHIPEL’s Director Iule Arruda, notes: “The trend for global economic recovery is focused on sustainable development and urgency in reducing emissions. With the experience of having acted effectively in the climate change market since its inception, we believe that this is a new starting point for the low carbon economy and a path of no return”.

CCV CEO Horácio Carvalho commented: “Archipel brings a wealth of experience and achievement in decarbonisation. They are global leaders in their field, with many successful projects under their belt. They are our idea of an ideal strategic partner. When combined with Climate Change Ventures’ depth of knowledge, market expertise and financial acumen, together we offer a holistic solution to customers seeking cost-efficient, disruptive, clean energy solutions. I am excited by the prospect of working with them to meet the carbon-zero challenges of the Paris Agreement and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.”

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About ARCHIPEL

www.archipel.com.br/en

ARCHIPEL is a Brazilian consultancy firm specializing in strategic sustainability solutions. Our working principles involve having a close interpersonal relationship with our clients, who have direct access to our most senior executives, as well as providing high quality services. Our vision is to contribute to the society’s sustainable development by anticipating solutions ahead of our time. Our team gathers competencies in technical areas of engineering and business structuring. The Team has delivered high-value sustainability projects in the domestic and foreign markets for more than 20 years.

About Climate Change Ventures

www.ccventures.io

Climate Change Ventures is an integrated financial services firm dedicated to the clean energy sector, with activities spanning strategic advisory, investment management and trading. Our mission is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a zero-carbon economy by advising on and investing in green projects. Our team comprises of senior investment bankers, fund managers and engineers with several decades of experience in the clean energy sector.