Sustainability Roundtable

The Roundtable is a collaborative initiative aimed at exploring the intersection of blockchain technology and sustainability. This roundtable will bring together key stakeholders from the blockchain industry, sustainability experts, and policymakers to discuss actionable strategies for leveraging blockchain to address pressing environmental challenges.

DG GROW
EU Commission - Brussels
13th March 2025

Organized by BlackVogel, the Blockchain for Good Alliance and Zumo, with the support of the European Commission and Blockchain for Europe, the event will focus on fostering dialogue, showcasing real-world blockchain applications, and providing blockchain projects with guidance on accessing EU grants and resources. Participants will engage in discussions around energy efficiency, carbon tracking, decarbonization, financial inclusion and more, while building cross-sector collaborations to drive impactful change.

Agenda Highlights

An opening overview of blockchain’s transformative role in advancing sustainability.
Presentations of successful blockchain projects demonstrating real-world sustainability impacts in collaboration with local governments and organizations.
Thought-provoking insights on addressing key sustainability challenges through blockchain technology, featuring industry leaders, sustainability experts, and policymakers.
Practical guidance on navigating the EU regulatory landscape and identifying funding opportunities for blockchain-based sustainability initiatives.
Engage directly with EU regulators, industry leaders, and sustainability experts to foster meaningful connections and explore collaborative opportunities.

Featured Projects

Demia

Demia is at the forefront of enhancing carbon market scalability through advanced data logistics. By offering secure, transparent, and verifiable data sharing, Demia transforms how sustainability projects are audited, certified, and monitored. Their Zero-Trust Data Fabric enables real-time collaboration between project developers, auditors, and certifiers, streamlining processes and ensuring the integrity of carbon credits.

EthicHub

EthicHub connects small-scale farmers with global investors using blockchain, promoting financial inclusion and sustainable growth. By providing fair loans and access to markets, it helps reduce poverty, improve livelihoods, and advance Sustainable Development Goals like no poverty, inclusive growth or responsible production to name a few. EthicHub exemplifies how innovative technology can drive equitable opportunities and foster a more sustainable future

PBTokn

PBTokn transforms financial accountability with purpose-bound money, a solution that ensures funds are only spent on their intended purpose. By enabling transparent and targeted allocation of resources, it drives projects like increasing the energy efficiency of domestic housing, the implementation of innovative green technology, and expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure and adoption. This accelerates progress toward European sustainability goals by maximizing impact while lowering administrative burden, decreasing fraud and misuse, and stimulating the (local) economy.

Zumo

Zumo has established itself as a leader in addressing the environmental impacts of cryptoasset activities, contributing to global discussions with regulators and standard setters and featuring in forums like the WEF and OECD. Known for its strategic insights and practical solutions, Zumo has published a series of influential reports on decarbonizing digital assets. Its award-winning Oxygen platform provides a comprehensive solution for compliance with sustainability regulations, such as MiCA, while driving the adoption of sustainable practices across the crypto industry.

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