Green Money, Green Impact – Unlocking Climate Capital from California’s Green Bank

​Watch the livestream here: https://bayareametro.zoom.us/j/85109672952

​Part 1 (2-2:30): Inside California’s Green Bank: Exclusive Fireside Chat with CEO Scott Wu 

​Be among the first to hear how California’s Green Bank is unlocking millions for climate solutions in this exclusive fireside chat with Scott Wu, CEO of IBank, moderated by Grant Harrison, Vice President of Sustainable Finance and ESG at Trellis Group. 

​At a time when the federal government is scaling back climate programs, California’s Green Bank is stepping up to fill the gap—driving investment in clean energy, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure to ensure the state remains a global economic powerhouse. To further this mission, IBank has partnered with the Bay Area Air District to validate and scale breakthrough climate technologies, ensuring that California remains at the forefront of innovation. 

​Scott Wu will share exclusive insights on what this designation means, how businesses and investors can get involved, and what’s next for climate funding in California.  

​Whether you're an entrepreneur, policymaker, investor, or sustainability advocate, this is a must-attend event to understand the game-changing impact of California’s Green Bank. 

​Part 2 (2:30-4pm): Beyond the Chat: Navigating California’s Green Bank Financing Tools & Closing the Funding Gap 

​Following the fireside chat, we’ll dive deeper with a presentation on California Green Bank’s climate finance products and an open discussion on the financial challenges faced by the climate community. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with experts, share insights, and explore solutions to unlock the capital needed for a greener future. 

​Speakers:

​·   Ross Culverwell, Chief Credit Officer, IBank 

​·   Shrina Kurani, Deputy Director of Venture Capital, IBank 

​·   Patrick Toppin, Climate Finance Analyst, IBank 

​·   Tamara Kohne, Climate Tech Finance Supervisor, Bay Area Air District 

​Facilitator:

​·   Areana Flores, Climate Tech Finance, Bay Area Air District

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​🧭 From Science to Action – “Treasure Maps” for a Resilient Bay | 12–1 PM

Explore how data-driven tools are guiding climate resilience planning across the Bay Area shoreline.

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