European Investment Bank (EIB)

The European Investment Bank is the bank of the European Union. Owned by the 28 Member States of the EU, the EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects.

As the world’s largest multilateral lender by volume, between 2009 and 2013, the EIB invested €88 billion in climate change mitigation and adaptation projects. The EIB supports low-carbon and climate resilient growth in Europe and in developing and emerging countries outside Europe.

A catalyst, mobilising finance for climate action investments, the Bank complements innovative finance instruments with technical assistance tools.

www.eib.org

Development Bank of Latin America

CAF (Development Bank of Latin America) has the mission to promote sustainable development and regional integration by financing projects in the public and private sectors, and provide technical cooperation and other specialized services.

Established in 1970, currently with 18 member countries -16 in Latin America and the Caribbean with Spain and Portugal - and 14 private banks, CAF is one of the main sources of multilateral financing and an important creator of knowledge for the region. 

Through its Latin American Climate Change Program – PLACC – seeks to contribute to the development of low carbon economies reducing the impact of global warming, mitigating GEI and with adaptation measures allowing to reduce the vulnerability in the LAC region.  More information www.caf.com

BMW i

With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 28 production and assembly facilities in 13 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2013, the BMW Group sold approximately 1.963 million cars and 115,215 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial year 2013 was € 7.91 billion on revenues amounting to approximately € 76.06 billion. As of 31 December 2013, the BMW Group had a workforce of 110,351 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy. With the BMW i3 and BMW i8 the company is taking the next logical step with the entry into the field of emission-free electromobility. Further information about BMW i can be found at www.bmw-i.com

New Holland Agriculture

Since 1895, New Holland is the farming specialist with a wide agricultural equipment offering and a global presence, customer proximity through a strong dealer network and industry-leading solutions for a profitable and sustainable agriculture.

Do more with less. That’s what sustainable efficient farming stands for, a clear commitment, embodied since 2006 by New Holland’s Clean Energy Leader® strategy. Starting with the promotion of renewable fuels, through to the development of emissions reduction systems and sustainable agricultural technologies, right up to the Energy Independent Farm project. We deliver both the most advanced environment-friendly technology and the best productivity-enhancing products and systems for today’s and tomorrow’s farmers. But also a new perspective and a new role: feeding the world, while preserving our natural resources. This is our idea of the future of agriculture.

It is within this context that New Holland Agriculture will participate to the World Expo Milano 2015 (from 1st May to 31st October) whose theme is ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’. Our 1,638 sqm Sustainable Farm pavilion will take visitors on an engaging path which shows how a world leader of agricultural mechanization interprets the present and prepares for the future of farming in a sustainable and accessible way.

Explore more about us here:
www.newholland.com    www.thecleanenergyleader.com

ContourGlobal

ContourGlobal meets the global demand for electricity ethically and sustainably, providing affordable, reliable energy to the communities we serve. Our businesses span  eighteen countries and four continents, growing through greenfield development and the acquisitions. Our 3,314 megawatts (“MW”) of installed capacity in construction and operations demonstrate our willingness and capability to work across a broad range of renewable and thermal technologies in order to provide electricity supply. The principles that lead our business strategy also drive our commitments to protecting people, the environment, and stakeholders.

For additional information, please see our website at http://www.contourglobal.com

Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA)

ISA has as its mission the highly efficient development and operation of linear infrastructure systems where it has differential capacities and advantages, based on the advancement of its human talent and innovation capacity to create value for its shareholders and other stakeholders and contribute to the sustainable development of the societies where it is present.

Strategic focus:

1. Capture of growth opportunities with superior returns.

2. Returns improvement in core and current businesses.

3. Dynamic adjustment of business portfolio and geographies.

Sealed Air

Sealed Air creates a world that feels, tastes and works better. In 2013, Sealed Air generated revenue of approximately $7.7 billion by helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals in the face of today’s biggest social and environmental challenges. Our portfolio of widely recognized brands, including Cryovac® brand food packaging solutions, Bubble Wrap® brand cushioning and Diversey™ cleaning and hygiene solutions, ensures a safer and less wasteful food supply chain, protects valuable goods shipped around the world, and improves health through clean environments. Sealed Air has approximately 25,000 employees who serve customers in 175 countries. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

SABMiller

SABMiller is in the beer and soft drinks business, bringing refreshment and sociability to millions of people all over the world who enjoy our drinks. Through our local businesses we work in a way that improves livelihoods and builds communities. 

We are passionate about brewing and have a long tradition of craftsmanship in making superb beer from high quality natural ingredients. We are local beer experts, producing more than 200 beers that are freshly brewed from locally-grown ingredients and only sold in their country of origin. We also brew internationally famous beers such as Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, Miller Genuine Draft and Grolsch.  We produce our own soft drinks as well as beer and are one of the world’s largest bottlers of Coca-Cola drinks .

Green Gothenburg

In the Gothenburg region we think greener

With roots stretching back to the days of heavy industry, our region has made the successful transition from an industrial heartland, to a greener, cleaner waterfront metropolis. It is this journey that has created a world-­‐leading green-­‐tech cluster in the Nordic region. Green Gothenburg shares this environmental know-­‐how, while helping foreign representatives initiate contact with green-­‐tech companies in the Gothenburg region. Together, we think greener.

Climate-KIC

Climate-KIC is Europe’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on climate change. Our community consists of dynamic companies, the best academic institutions and the public sector working together across disciplines to provide innovative solutions addressing the challenge of climate change. We are one of the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) created by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), an EU body whose mission is to support sustainable growth in Europe.Climate-KIC is Europe’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on climate change. Our community consists of dynamic companies, the best academic institutions and the public sector working together across disciplines to provide innovative solutions addressing the challenge of climate change. We are one of the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) created by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), an EU body whose mission is to support sustainable growth in Europe.