Supports initiatives for a fair and sustainable economy.
**Summary of Laudes Foundation** Laudes Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to addressing the dual crises of inequality and climate change. Their mission is to support brave action to inspire and challenge industry to transition to a green, fair, and inclusive economy. **Focus Areas** The foundation focuses on driving a just transition in four key industries with outsized impact on climate change, nature loss, and inequality: built environment, finance and capital markets, fashion, and food. They also have cross-cutting programs in labor rights and narratives to amplify their impact across all sectors. **Financial Resources** In 2021, Laudes Foundation's active portfolio of grants totaled 220 million EUR. However, specific details on typical project financing amounts are not available. **Funding Criteria** The foundation supports partners who work towards creating positive systems change. They provide grants, foster collaboration, offer support beyond grantmaking, measure impact, and learn together with their partners. Recent projects include funding the Economic Change Unit (ECU) for advocacy activities and policy development work in the UK. They are currently seeking proposals for research on workers and just transition impacts in the food supply chain. **Recent Projects** Recent research projects include "Laying the groundwork: mapping and implementing accountability tactics for transforming the built environment in Europe" and "Perceptions of a just transition in the built environment." They have also partnered with various organizations to review narratives needed for a just transition of the built environment and to map just transition initiatives.
