Impact Pioneers Network, a first-of-its-kind impact investing network in the country, recently underscored the urgent need to grow Filipino climate startups through impact investing to combat climate change.
Climate startups Hive Energy Philippines, Sinaya Corp., and Rezbin Waste Technology Inc. won Impact Pioneers Network’s Climate Catalyst Startup Pitch Competition held on June 5, 2024, at Mess Hall, Makati City. [L-R: AC Dy, Head of Incubation and Venture Support of Villgro Philippines; Diane Estepahine Bagui Program Officer of Forest Foundation Philippines; John Altomonte, Corporates for a Better Planet Program (CBPI) Lead of WWF-Philippines; Audrey Tangonan, CEO and Founder of Sinaya Cup; Joseph Amiel Camingal CEO and Founder of Hive Energy Philippines; Mari Martirez, CEO and Co-founder of Rezbin Waste Technology Inc.; James Soriano, Vice President of Investments of Pasudeco; Greg Moral-Perez, Director - Investments of Impact Pioneers Network and Director of xchange, and; Priya Thachadi, co-founder, Impact Pioneers Network and CEO, Villgro Philippines]