Former Monash University staff members and alumni Rob Brimblecombe and Scott Ferraro, who lead Monash’s Net Zero Initiative, have founded n0de to empower organisations to accelerate their net zero transition.
n0de enables businesses with the confidence and expertise to achieve their net zero targets sooner and more cost-effectively, thanks to the co-founders’ considerable expertise and the development of their digital platform.
“Our vision is a world where all businesses are empowered to lead the global transition to a renewable-powered future. In short, we aim to develop solutions that enable businesses to undertake their own net zero transformation in a way that is faster, more transparent, more valuable, and more fun,” n0de Co-founder Rob Brimblecombe said.
Monash University Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise and Engagement) Chief Commercialisation Officer Dr Alastair Hick expressed his excitement and support for n0de’s seed stage funding.
“We have been supporting the team at n0de for two years as they developed their business proposition, which included their participation in the 2022 Generator Accelerator program. We’re excited to announce our support for their seed stage investment through Monash Investment Holdings, aligning with our strategic commitment to address the global climate change challenge,” Dr Hick said.
According to the University, n0de’s success is attributed to its connection to Monash’s net zero transformation, which is achieved through the development of a digital platform that aids businesses in achieving their target. The platform assists in delivering action plans, helping customers understand their emissions and potential reduction opportunities.
These plans will become dynamic by integrating customer data sets, allowing customers to get started with quick wins, demonstrate progress, capture value, and gradually build up the expertise, data, and momentum to transform the business into net zero leaders.
“Working with an organisation’s net zero champions, such as their sustainability manager, we will automate and simplify the net zero planning phase. By combining accessible energy and asset data and our deep knowledge base of successful net zero implementation and solutions, we will generate a tailored, dynamic net zero plan in minutes, not months, that helps our customers decide where to start and what to do next,” co-founder Scott Ferraro explained.
Monash University Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice-President Peter Marshall AM said n0de will assist in translating information gained from Monash University’s Net Zero Initiative to have a positive impact outside of university campuses.
“Through n0de, the practical knowledge and expertise of Monash University’s Net Zero Initiative will support other organisations in their pursuit of net zero emissions,” Marshall stated.
According to the University, it is the first Australian university to commit to net zero emissions by 2030, exhibiting significant climate action leadership and paving the way for other universities and cities to follow suit.
In addition, the University received the United Nations Momentum for Change Award in 2018 in honour of its sustainability efforts. n0de will continue to provide ongoing assistance and strategic counsel to the University as it pursues its net zero targets.
