SYSTEMIQ is a systems change company that partners with business, finance, policy-makers, and civil society to make economic systems truly sustainable. We combine high-level research with high-impact, on-the-ground work. We’re a “think-and-do” tank that sparks good disruptions and operates with purpose at our core.
Transforming systems for a better future
The world needs urgent action to address the climate crisis. Our purpose is to accelerate systemic change for a sustainable and prosperous world.
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System change and climate solutions in the global media.
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This proven strategy can reverse biodiversity loss and boost economies
Implementing natural resource management principles can reverse biodiversity’s rapid decline. Approaches to protecting natural resources must track environmental impact and understand stakeholder needs.
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How to convince sceptical politicians and governments to commit to net zero
Cheaper energy, job creation and improved air quality are powerful arguments for net zero, says ETC’s Director Faustine Delasalle. But part of the story is to just demonstrate it works. “Start using green steel, and show that it actually doesn’t change the price to the consumer of your car. Start using green shipping on certain routes and show that it doesn’t impact the cost of the products.”
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The next carbon offset frontier is not Silicon Valley, it’s the Congo Basin
The Congo Basin is not known as a frontier of climate engineering. And yet it is where the most advanced carbon sequestration techniques on earth are being developed – from an unlikely source. Douglas Flynn explains…
Transforming systems for a better future
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of greenhouse gas emissions come from fossil fuels. CO2 emissions from energy and industry need to reach net zero by mid-century.
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people depend on forests for their livelihoods. We all rely on forests and other natural systems to sustain human life.
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of plastic waste produced since 1950 is still in landfills or littering the environment. We are fast approaching our planet’s limits.
Transforming global systems
We work towards clean energy systems, regenerative land use and oceans, and a circular economy for materials. We focus on the systems that will make the biggest impact in combating climate change, safeguarding our natural world while building human prosperity.
A relentless demand for materials is endangering our world. SYSTEMIQ is driving policy action and technical innovation, so companies can move to more strategic resource management.
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Regenerative systems can accelerate economic development and safeguard the planet. Understanding the true value of our ecosystems, and how they ensure our quality of life, is the key to conserving them.
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SYSTEMIQ works alongside policy-makers, investors and businesses, as well as innovators and communities. Together, we can develop low-carbon technologies, create demand at scale, and support their deployment.
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We advise pioneers, build coalitions, accelerate business innovation and catalyse large-scale capital.
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Advising pioneers
We work as strategic partners with companies, co-designing new business models and demonstrating how they can advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
We’re with them for the journey, enabling them to lead system changes that benefit people, the planet and their industry.
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Building coalitions
We bring together coalitions around a powerful case for system change and build momentum at international level.
Data-driven insights create a clear picture of where industries, structures and environments are now – and map their collective transition to a sustainable future.
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Accelerating business innovation
SYSTEMIQ identifies and invests in innovation that can drive essential system change. We do this by providing seed funding, advising on business strategy and engaging our network to help scale ideas.
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Catalysing large-scale capital
There is also an unprecedented opportunity to invest for long-term sustainability. By shifting capital, we can achieve a low-carbon growth path which rapidly decarbonises industry and creates value for natural capital.
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Our people
We are architects and implementers of systems change. Based in London, Munich, Jakarta and Bali, our teams have diverse backgrounds and expertise that spans policy, consulting, finance, law, business, journalism and science. We are many cultures, speaking many languages, who come together to make a common mission possible.