Leaf Resources Limited(ASX: LER) (\u2018Leaf\u2019) is pleased to announce it has been selected
\nby Unreasonable Impact, a global partnership between Barclays and Unreasonable Group\u00a0 focused on scaling ventures that have the potential to solve major environmental and societal problems while creating the jobs of tomorrow. Leaf is the only Australian company
\n\u2013 as well as the only bioeconomy company\u2013chosen for the current programme, focused on the Asia-Pacific region. Supporting Sustainable Development Goals and Developing Jobs Unreasonable Impact has forged partnerships with some of the world\u2019s largest institutions and brands, and its programmes are focused on solving the United Nation\u2019s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
\nLeaf Resources was chosen thanks to its innovative Glycell TM process and biodegradable recyclable packaging product LeafCOAT. When implemented, these processes and products that can significantly contribute to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (see diagram below). Leaf is well-positioned to support SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure), SDG 12
\n(responsible consumption and production) and SDG 13 (climate action).
\nAnother key Unreasonable Impact objective is job growth. Leaf\u2019s technology is particularly
\nadvantageous as it will as it will help create jobs in rural areas, where it is traditionally harder to do so.<\/p>\n
Unreasonable Impact aims to rapidly scale up entrepreneurial companies which
\naddress key environmental issues while possessing highly profitable business models
\nand an ability to create thousands of new jobs. The initiative is a first-of-its-kind, international accelerator network and the programme is launching in the UK, the
\nUSA and Asia. The second Asia-Pacific programme will run this June as an intensive ten-
\nday accelerator designed to support growth stage ventures across countries such as
\nChina, Hong Kong, India, Japan and Singapore. Unreasonable Impact will
\nassist selected ventures with valuable resources, mentorship, funding opportunities
\nand a global support network.
\nLeaf\u2019s Managing Director Ken Richards said:
\n\u201cThe selection of Leaf Resources for the Unreasonable Impact accelerator programme is further evidence of our growing environmental and business credentials. As our Malaysian project moves closer to being implemented, the credibility of Leaf as a major international force for environmental good, with the appropriate commercial upside, is growing. It is further testament to the hard work done by the Leaf team and an
\nunwavering commitment to making it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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