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Giving Green Fund What is the Giving Green Fund? The Giving Green Fund is a climate grantmaking fund designed to maximize the impact of your charitable donations. When you donate to the Fund, your gifts are then disbursed to a portfolio of high-impact climate projects identified by the Giving Green team. We believe giving to the Fund is our highest-impact climate donation option . Why choose the Giving Green Fund Impact We continuously update our disbursement strategies based on the evolving landscape of climate action, so your donations can have an outsized impact. Speed We make disbursement recommendations every quarter, and donations to the Fund are usually disbursed to high-impact climate projects in six months. Ease The Fund offers a convenient way for you to support several climate initiatives with a single transaction. How does the Giving Green Fund work? Thorough research Giving Green’s researchers recommend disbursements based on our understanding of the highest-impact available giving opportunities. The majority of the Fund goes to supporting our current top climate charities , but the Fund also makes grants to other organizations working on high-priority climate projects . Transparency We publish all Fund disbursements regularly and transparently, so you can track where your money is going. Independent management Your climate donations to the Fund are held by Giving What We Can , a separate effective-giving nonprofit organization, and disbursed based on recommendations from Giving Green’s research team. 100% for climate action Giving Green’s team never takes a cut from the Fund. 100% of your charitable gifts will be disbursed to systems-changing climate initiatives. For more questions on the Giving Green Fund, visit Giving Green’s FAQ page . The Giving Green Fund’s past disbursements Note that the relative amount disbursed to an organization is not an endorsement of donating to any one nonprofit above others. Rather, it is based on our assessment of the funding needs of the organizations at the time.

Top Nonprofits: Australia How can Australian climate philanthropy drive global impact? What are the highest-scale ways to address climate change from Australia? And how can Australia play a uniquely important role in addressing climate globally? Our latest report finds that Australian philanthropists can maximise impact and reduce global emissions by up to 7% by backing initiatives focused on decarbonising heavy industry exports. LEARN MORE Our top nonprofits in Australia Beyond Zero Emissions Beyond Zero Emissions develops plans that the government can adapt to advance new clean industries, decarbonise domestic and export emissions, and leverage promising economic opportunities. Beyond Zero Emissions’ policy expertise can contribute to substantive policy changes and industry actions to significantly reduce carbon emissions in Australia and globally. Beyond Zero Emissions’ ambitious plan for accelerating the development of green industry in Australia would impact Australia’s climate output and reduce hard-to-decarbonise industrial emissions worldwide. DONATE NOW READ OUR RESEARCH The Superpower Institute The Superpower Institute aims to help Australia seize the extraordinary economic opportunities of the post-carbon world while allowing Australia to become a major player in climate globally. The Superpower Institute has an ambitious plan for accelerating Australia’s development into a major exporter of renewable energy and green industrial products. In addition to mitigating domestic emissions, which make up approximately 1% of global emissions, The Superpower Institute’s approach may also provide Australia with an opportunity to decarbonise up to 7% of global carbon emissions. If successful, this approach would deliver significant economic benefits coupled with having high-scale impact on reducing climate impacts - having significantly higher levels of impact on climate change than could be achieved under any domestic strategy. DONATE NOW READ OUR RESEARCH The Next Economy The Next Economy's evidence-based theory of change and history of success are complemented by expansive community engagement work. Their unique insights are rooted in on-the-ground consultations, and provide policymakers with a meaningful lens through which to view climate change and then to act. The Next Economy works across all economic sectors to accelerate Australia’s transition to a climate-centered, economically sound economy. The Next Economy works with all stakeholders to tackle some of the hardest issues facing the country as Australia moves towards net zero, including the decarbonisation of the land sector and the sustainable and fair development of heavy industries key to Australia’s export future like green manufacturing and critical minerals development. The Next Economy’s ability to leverage what it is learning on the ground to influence new policies sets it apart from many other organisations. DONATE NOW READ OUR RESEARCH Our research on climate change mitigation opportunities in Australia About our approach to Australian climate giving Tackling the climate crisis requires systemic change that can only be achieved through government policy. This is why we believe climate donors can maximise their climate impact by giving to nonprofits working to enact systemic policy change. Australia is the world’s largest coal exporter, so pushing for more ambitious policy is critical for the global fight against climate change. We focus on organisations that are directly working to advance Australian climate policy, through legislation, executive action, and regulation. We have considered organisations that use “insider” tactics such as research and policy drafting, “outsider” tactics such as grassroots activism, and communication designed to “change the story” around climate change in Australia such that climate policy is not linked to economic sacrifice. All recommended Australian policy organisations have DGR status. We are currently looking to expand our work in Australia. If you are interested in supporting or being involved, please get in touch . Anchor 1 How can Australian climate philanthropy drive global impact? Up High-Impact Climate Giving in Australia READ Deep dives into our top nonprofits Up Beyond Zero Emissions: Deep Dive READ The Superpower Institute: Deep Dive READ The Next Economy: Deep Dive READ Recommendations powered by Australian Ethical Foundation

ESG funds and climate impact investment research Why invest for the climate? Giving Green’s research is primarily focused on helping climate donors find effective nonprofits that fight climate change. Yet, philanthropic capital isn’t the only form of money individuals can use to reduce climate change. Investment capital–from retirement funds to venture capital–has an enormous role to play as well. Giving Green's research on climate-friendly investments provides overviews of common “sustainable investment” strategies, namely climate impact investing and ESG investing. Our research focuses on options available to retail investors (i.e. individual households and investors who are not accredited or high-net-wealth). At the moment, we do not have specific climate investment product recommendations, though our research documents describe climate investment strategies we find promising. With more funding, we can update this work to reflect the rapidly changing market. If you are interested in supporting this research workstream and making high-impact climate investment easier for everyone, get in touch here. For investors interested in concrete recommendations, we recommend checking out our friends at GreenPortfolio . While we have not vetted their process or their top recommendations, we share the same goal to help retail investors have the greatest possible impact with their money. Note: These articles are intended for research and information purposes only in order to review the potential positive climate impacts of available investment opportunities, not their financial performance, and therefore should not be construed as investment, financial, or other advice, or construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or otherwise transact in any investment. We do not endorse any specific product that is referenced in these articles. These articles are not a replacement for personal financial advice and it is strongly recommended that you review your own personal financial situation and seek professional investment and/or financial advice before engaging in any investing. Reading these articles does not create a professional relationship and we are not in the business of providing investment or financial advice. The information provided in these articles is as accurate as possible, however errors may occasionally occur and we are not responsible for any errors. We expressly disclaim any liability or loss incurred by any person who acts on the information, ideas, or strategies discussed in this report. ESG funds & impact investments Our research Up Climate Impact Investing READ ESG Funds & Climate Impact READ

Climate change is complex. Giving doesn’t have to be. Discover top climate nonprofits Explore rigorously researched and carefully vetted climate charities that might not be on your radar. We recommend transformative giving opportunities that change laws, norms, and systems, so you can maximize the impact of your donations. 2024-2025 TOP CLIMATE CHARITIES Our differences We target systems change To address the drivers of global warming, we need to transform the systems that sustain it. We identify high-leverage philanthropic strategies that reshape policies, advance green technologies, and foster new markets, so your donations can have an outsized impact. We find neglected spaces As funding for climate action increases, certain issue areas can become saturated, leading to diminishing returns. We help donors find innovative strategies that are different from those of larger and more established funders. We are independent Our dedicated team of researchers operates independently, funded by individuals and foundations that share our vision: making high-impact climate giving accessible to everyone. We never take a cut from donations made to our recommended projects. Our impact $31.8 million Total donations to high-impact climate nonprofits based on our research. $0.30 to $10,000,000 The range of donations to our recommended charities. We make high-impact climate giving easier, for everyone, regardless of your gift size. 15X Every dollar donated to Giving Green’s research operations has been converted into $15 of donations to top climate nonprofits. OUR IMPACT More than just donations For businesses A guide to higher-impact corporate sustainability strategy A greenwashed climate pledge is bad for business and the planet. We have produced a four-step guide on designing an effective and actionable corporate climate strategy , so your business can decarbonize the future, not just offset the past. For investors Sustainable investment research Philanthropy is not the only form of capital you can deploy to reduce global warming. Investment capital has an enormous role to play. We offer overviews of common “sustainable investment” strategies , namely climate impact investing and ESG investing. Special research projects Climate consulting We offer climate change consulting for value-aligned individuals, foundations, and businesses. From identifying climate giving opportunities in specific countries like Australia to strategic guidance on corporate sustainability, we bring an evidence-based approach to your climate goals. Newsletter Sign up to our monthly newsletter to receive the latest research and recommendations on high-impact organizations fighting climate change. What our readers say "So, give your most committed friends and family a donation in their name to an organization fighting for those systemic changes… if you aren’t sure which, consult the guides produced by the non-profit initiative Giving Green." “It was the light in the forest that simplified everything. Giving Green has done all the research and made it easy for me.” Bill, Palo Alto

The Good Food Institute: Deep Dive // BACK Forthcoming November 2024. Please stay tuned! In the meantime, you can always reach out to us with any questions about our evaluation of GFI or otherwise.

Nuclear Innovation Alliance // BACK Overview The Giving Green Fund plans to award a grant to the Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA), a US-based think-and-do tank, to support its work on nuclear policy advocacy. We are supporting an ecosystem of nonprofits working on policies to support advanced nuclear innovation in the US, given that the US is important for designing and demonstrating these technologies before they are exported elsewhere. NIA falls within our philanthropic strategy of supporting nuclear power as a way to diversify energy portfolios. Please see Giving Green’s deep dive report on nuclear power for more information, including risks and potential co-benefits, recommended sub-strategies, theory of change, funding need, and key uncertainties. Last updated: October 2024 What is NIA? NIA is a think-and-do tank that supports research, development, and deployment (RD&D) of advanced nuclear technologies. Its core program areas include Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing reform, bipartisan federal and state policy, investment and entrepreneurship (e.g., Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp ), and deep decarbonization. NIA was founded in 2015 as a spin-off from Clean Air Task Force. What are we funding at NIA, and how could it help reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Nuclear power can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by replacing or avoiding carbon-emitting energy sources. It can work alongside renewable energy by providing a steady electricity supply, regardless of the season or environmental conditions. The future of advanced nuclear reactors, which are designed to be lower cost to build than traditional nuclear reactors and to have advanced safety features, depends on technological progress and political conditions. A key focus of NIA’s current work is on modernizing licensing at NRC, which can quicken the pace for innovation and accelerate deployment. It is also working to catalyze early-mover nuclear projects by implementing existing nuclear policy wins and engaging with stakeholders on derisking nuclear investments. We think NIA’s work helps address key obstacles to building new nuclear plants. NIA plans to use additional funding to scale its operations. It is interested in hiring staff to assess what is needed to integrate nuclear power into industrial decarbonization and meet increased electricity demand from the tech industry. Its new hire(s) will also engage with policymakers and external stakeholders on federal and state policy changes. Why do we think NIA will use this funding well? NIA has informed and advocated for various nuclear energy policies that have been passed, including tax credits for advanced nuclear reactors in the Inflation Reduction Act and various measures related to licensing in both the ADVANCE Act and the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act. Based on conversations we have had with others in the nuclear policy ecosystem, we think that NIA has found its niche in producing highly quantitative technical analysis and developing bipartisan policy recommendations. We think NIA has the capacity to grow its operations and could become more impactful with increased resources. For more on the difference between the grantees of the Giving Green Fund and our Top Nonprofits, please see this blog post on the Giving Green Fund. This is a non-partisan analysis (study or research) and is provided for educational purposes.

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Prayas and IIT Delhi // BACK Overview The Giving Green Fund plans to award a grant to Prayas (Energy Group) and Professors Kaveri Iychettira and Rajarshi Dasgupta at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) to investigate development-compatible pathways for achieving net-zero emissions in India by 2070. In collaboration with Princeton University, the consortium aims to inform the Indian central and state governments, private sector organizations, and communities about what it takes to reach economy-wide net-zero emissions and its implications on development and sustainability outcomes. The project is anchored at IIT Delhi in Delhi, India. This falls within our philanthropic strategy of supporting an energy transition in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) . Please see Giving Green’s deep dive report for more information, including risks and potential co-benefits, recommended sub-strategies, theory of change, funding need, and key uncertainties. Last updated: October 2024 What are Prayas (Energy Group) and IIT Delhi? Prayas (Energy Group) (PEG) is a non-profit organization focusing on research, analysis, and policy innovation in India’s energy sector. PEG’s mission is to ensure that energy becomes a tool for sustainable and equitable development for all citizens. It emphasizes the importance of integrating social and environmental considerations into energy planning and advocating for a more inclusive energy roadmap. PEG engages closely with various stakeholders, such as policymakers, regulators, civil society groups, think tanks, and academic institutions. PEG is one of four groups under “Prayas, Initiatives in Health, Energy, Learning and Parenthood,” which was founded in 1994. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is amongst India’s top academic institutions in the fields of engineering, science, and technology, with a strong and consistent record of conducting sponsored research projects involving industry, government, and other academic institutions – both within India and abroad. N otably, IIT Delhi successfully conducted sponsored research projects worth approximately. $171 million between 2019 and 2023. IIT Delhi was established in 1961. What are we funding, and how could it help reduce greenhouse gas emissions? We are funding PEG and IIT Delhi to examine diverse pathways for achieving net zero in India by 2070 and their implications for developmental and sustainability outcomes such as employment, health, energy access, equity, capital allocation, land, water, and biodiversity. Dr. Christopher Greig at Princeton University will be working with both organizations and will contribute learnings from a larger global initiative around designing net-zero modeling approaches in high-emitting countries. From 2024 to 2027, the consortium will work on scoping and collecting data, conducting modeling studies, consulting with a wide variety of stakeholders, and examining the effects of the different pathways on a wide range of development and sustainability indicators. No modeling and simulation study in the current literature provides a comprehensive, spatially-resolved analysis of the impact of a net-zero transition in India on developmental and sustainability indicators. We think exploring the co-benefits of net-zero transition pathways is essential to gaining increased political support for an ambitious clean energy transition. We believe such a study can promote synergies between climate mitigation pathways and economic growth, leading to an accelerated reduction in emissions. Why do we think the consortium will use this funding well? Prayas and IIT Delhi will communicate the study findings by building on their existing relationships with central and state governments, as well as other stakeholders. Both organizations are recognized in the ecosystem for their technical expertise and capacity, knowledge creation, and supporting policy innovation. Based on conversations we have had with other organizations and funders, we believe the Indian government trusts these organizations, and there is evidence that it has requested their input in governmental consultations and decision-making. For example, Prayas is a part of the working group on the Power Sector and Buildings led by NITI Aayog to meet national commitments on Net-Zero, as well as a member of the Advisory Committees of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission and the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. IIT Delhi provided inputs to the drafting of India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDs), a submission made to UNFCCC in 2022. IIT Delhi is also routinely invited to take part in technical consultations, amongst others, for the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the Indian Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). For more on the difference between the grantees of the Giving Green Fund and our Top Nonprofits, please see this blog post on the Giving Green Fund. This is a non-partisan analysis (study or research) and is provided for educational purposes.

Food System Emissions: Other Grantees // BACK Outside of our Top Nonprofits, the Giving Green Fund has awarded or plans to award grants to the following organizations in support of their work to reduce food system emissions: Future Matters Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) Spark Climate Solutions To understand how we identify high-leverage opportunities for philanthropists to reduce food system emissions, such as the above, please see Giving Green's deep dive on food system emissions .

Energy Transition in LMICs: Grantees // BACK Outside of our Top Nonprofits, the Giving Green Fund has awarded or plans to award grants to the following organizations advancing the energy transition in low- and middle-income countries: Prayas and IIT Delhi The Center for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy (CSTEP) Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (IGSD) Vasudha Foundation Energy for Growth Hub To understand how we identify high-leverage opportunities for philanthropists to support the clean energy transition in low- and middle-income countries, please see Giving Green's deep dive on the energy transition in low- and middle-income countries .

Industrious Labs: Deep Dive // BACK Download the report: Industrious Labs 2024 .pdf Download PDF • 1.48MB This report was updated in November 2024. The original version of this report was published in November 2022. Unless otherwise cited, information in this deep dive comes from direct correspondence with Industrious Labs. This is a non-partisan analysis (study or research) provided for educational purposes. Support for Industrious Labs’ charitable climate advocacy runs through a Single Entity Fund of Tides Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Summary What is Industrious Labs? Industrious Labs is an environmental organization launched in 2022 that aims to build advocacy networks to decarbonize heavy and light industry. What does Industrious Labs do? Industrious Labs is the only US-based organization singularly focused on industrial decarbonization advocacy. It works with partners from across the field (community, advocacy, politics, industry, etc.) to identify the unique narratives and levers that will move individual industrial sectors towards full decarbonization. Industrious Labs’ strategy has four pillars: (1) campaigns, (2) data and analytics, (3) field building, and (4) strategic communications, all of which work in collaboration to build evidence-based, sustainable advocacy efforts to decarbonize heavy and light industry. How could Industrious Labs help address climate change? Industrious Labs expects its activities to cause more heavy industry producers to switch to low-carbon production more quickly than they otherwise would have, resulting in earlier reductions in industrial emissions. It also focuses on activating the field of individuals and communities living on the frontlines of heavy industry to participate in creating a greener, sustainable future. What’s new at Industrious Labs in 2024? Industrious Labs has continued to grow its North-America-focused campaigns targeting landfill emissions, steel, and aluminum. It has also recently launched a global cement campaign and a state-based industrial heat campaign. What is Industrious Labs’ cost-effectiveness? In 2022, we developed a cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) to estimate the costs and impacts of Industrious Labs’ aluminum campaign to secure corporate commitments to switch to low-carbon procurement and production. This CEA included highly subjective guess parameters and was intended as a rough plausibility check. Overall, we estimate that Industrious Labs is highly cost-effective. We have low confidence in this CEA but generally view it as a positive input to our overall assessment of Industrious Labs. We did not update this CEA in 2024. Is there room for more funding? We think Industrious Labs can productively absorb additional funding, which could increase its growth trajectory over the next few years. In the longer term, we think Industrious Labs is likely to have strong fundraising success, which may limit its future room for more funding. Are there major co-benefits or potential risks? We think the co-benefits and potential risks of Industrious Labs’ efforts are similar to those for the broader effort to decarbonize heavy industry : it may reduce local pollution and have unclear employment effects as global industries respond to decarbonization. Key uncertainties and open questions: In addition to our broader uncertainties around decarbonizing heavy industry (e.g., geographic focus), we are uncertain about Industrious Labs’ industry-specific effectiveness, US focus, techno-feasibility assessments, and future room for more funding. Bottom line / next steps: We classify Industrious Labs as one of our top recommendations to address climate change, and we believe donations to Industrious Labs could increase its organizational growth trajectory. We plan to continue to assess our key uncertainties and believe that we will be able to substantially improve our understanding of these uncertainties as Industrious Labs continues executing its strategies in 2025.