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Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2017, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.9 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Enviria specializes in providing solar-centric projects and energy-as-a-service solutions tailored for businesses. The company focuses on developing large-scale photovoltaic systems that are designed to meet the specific energy needs of commercial clients. By utilizing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise alongside financial strategies, Enviria creates customized energy solutions that help businesses achieve energy independence while adhering to budgetary constraints. Additionally, the company's initiatives support regulatory and socioeconomic goals aimed at decarbonizing the economy, making it a key player in the transition to sustainable energy practices.

Ditrolic Energy specializes in providing renewable energy solutions aimed at facilitating the transition to net-zero carbon energy. The company focuses on developing integrated renewable energy infrastructure, which encompasses solar and wind energy, energy management, and energy storage systems. In addition to these core services, Ditrolic Energy offers energy efficiency solutions, asset management, and operational maintenance, ensuring that clients have comprehensive support in their pursuit of clean energy. Through its offerings, the company aims to enable access to sustainable energy sources, helping clients achieve their environmental and carbon reduction goals.

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is an independent investment firm specializing in infrastructure assets across key sectors such as energy, transportation, and water and waste management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, GIP focuses on creating value through a disciplined investment approach that emphasizes deep due diligence, strong stakeholder relationships, and proprietary deal sourcing. The firm integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into its investment strategy to enhance long-term value for its investors. GIP manages over $51 billion in assets and its portfolio companies generate combined annual revenues exceeding $46 billion, employing more than 52,000 individuals. Additionally, GIP operates a credit arm, GIP Credit, which provides tailored financing solutions for various infrastructure projects, further diversifying its investment capabilities.

Heelstone Renewable Energy, founded in 2012, has established itself as a prominent player in the utility-scale solar energy sector. The company focuses on the entire solar value chain, including greenfield and mid-stage development, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of photovoltaic plants. Leveraging its founders' expertise in structured finance, Heelstone has successfully acquired and developed solar projects across the United States. The company aims to provide clean and sustainable energy solutions to local communities by delivering high-quality solar assets. With continued support from industry experts and improved technologies, Heelstone is positioned to enhance its development capabilities and further expand its reach in the renewable energy market.

Jupiter Power is an energy storage independent power producer with deep trading, analytics, development, finance, and operations.

FreeWire Technologies, Inc. specializes in mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers and battery-integrated charging solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces various models, including the Mobi Charger series, which caters to different charging needs with options for manual operation and semi-autonomous functionality. FreeWire's flagship product, the Boost Charger, connects to existing low-voltage utility services and provides high-power charging without requiring significant grid upgrades. This innovative technology allows for ultrafast EV charging, making it suitable for diverse applications, including commercial customers, fleets, and retail locations. FreeWire has established partnerships with major companies and is actively deploying its solutions across the U.S. and internationally, including a collaboration with bp pulse in the UK. By offering clean and efficient power alternatives, FreeWire aims to support the transition away from fossil fuels and enhance the EV charging infrastructure.

HYZON Motors Inc is a manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, city buses, and coaches. Founded in 2020 and based in Honeoye Falls, New York, the company operates globally, supplying vehicles across North America, Europe, China, and Australasia. In addition to vehicle manufacturing, HYZON is committed to developing a clean hydrogen supply ecosystem by collaborating with partners involved in feedstock sourcing, production, dispensing, and financing. The company aims to address the growing demand for zero-emission vehicles by utilizing advanced fuel cell and electric propulsion technologies to electrify established vehicle platforms. Future expansion into light-duty commercial vehicles is also anticipated, further broadening its impact in the clean transportation sector.

Motive is a technology company building technology to improve the safety, productivity, sustainability, and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. Combined with AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks. Motive serves small businesses across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector. Motive is a fully unified integrated operations platform, combining driver safety, fleet management, equipment monitoring, and spend management all in one place.

CleanCapital is a financial technology company focused on facilitating investments in clean energy. It provides a platform for accredited investors, including institutional investors, family offices, and investment funds, to invest in secure and diversified clean energy projects. The company specializes in identifying, performing diligence on, and managing these projects, ensuring that investors can monitor their investments in real time through a user-friendly online interface. CleanCapital is committed to contributing to climate crisis mitigation by enabling more accessible investment opportunities in the clean energy sector.

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) operates across the entire oil and gas industry, focusing on exploration, production, support services, oil refining, gas processing, chemicals, petrochemicals, maritime transportation, and the distribution of refined products. It has developed a comprehensive network of companies and subsidiaries to create an integrated oil and gas sector. Among its key subsidiaries is ADNOC Drilling Company, which offers drilling services and marine equipment, as well as the leasing of onshore and offshore drilling rigs for oil and gas exploration. The company operates in several segments, including Onshore, Offshore Jack-up, Offshore Island, and OilField Service, with the Onshore segment contributing the majority of its revenue.

Canbriam Energy Inc. is an exploration and production company based in Calgary, Canada, with a field office in Fort St. John. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in natural gas extraction, particularly within the Altares Montney region of Northeast British Columbia. This area is known for its over-pressured, liquids-rich natural gas resources, which Canbriam seeks to develop efficiently and responsibly. The company’s strategy focuses on leveraging its resource quality to establish a scalable and low-cost supply source. Canbriam's executive team has extensive experience in unconventional resource play development and initiated a regional subsurface study early in its operations. The company's culture emphasizes teamwork and collaboration among experts from various disciplines, aiming for continuous improvement in its operations. Through this collaborative approach, Canbriam Energy is committed to extracting natural gas hydrocarbons in a safe and sustainable manner.

Cricket Valley Energy Center operates a 1,100-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant. The power plant is composed of the 193-acre property, energy infrastructure including electric power lines, and a natural gas pipeline, which uses converting clean-burning American natural gas into electricity for over a million homes and thus providing economic benefits to the community.

Funding Circle Limited operates an online marketplace that connects small and medium-sized businesses seeking loans with individual and institutional investors. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the platform allows various lenders, including individuals, banks, local councils, and financial organizations, to provide unsecured and secured loans for various business needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. By facilitating direct lending, Funding Circle offers businesses fast access to financing while providing investors with the opportunity to earn attractive returns. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including software, retail, energy, healthcare, construction, e-commerce, and industrial sectors, aiming to foster growth, create jobs, and support local communities.

Venari Resources, LLC operates as a deep water oil exploration and production company in the Gulf of Mexico. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Houston, Texas with additional office at Dallas.

LS9, based in South San Francisco, California, is a privately-held industrial biotechnology company focused on developing renewable petroleum biofuels and sustainable chemicals. Utilizing advanced synthetic biology techniques, LS9 creates patent-pending UltraClean fuels, emphasizing both innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. The company's goal is to produce hydrocarbon biofuels that serve as environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future.

Imperium Renewables, Inc. is a producer and marketer of biodiesel in the United States, utilizing feedstock oils and glycerin, a by-product of the biodiesel production process. The biodiesel produced by the company serves as an alternative fuel for various modes of transportation, including cars, trucks, ships, trains, and planes. Imperium Renewables operates BQ-9000-certified biodiesel facilities located in Hoquiam, Washington, and Oahu, Hawaii. Established in 2004 and originally named Seattle Biodiesel, the company rebranded to its current name in May 2005 and markets its products through a network of distributors across the country.