Climate Curve

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How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:

['Replaces/avoids GHGs (e.g., projects that replace sources of GHGs, such as the burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heat, transport, or other energy uses)', 'Reduces GHGs (e.g., projects that reduce sources of GHGs, such as through efficiency or other changes in consumption)']

Impact on Underrepresented Groups:

The **Global Resource Intelligence Database (GRID)** democratizes access to climate intelligence by making data processing and decision-making tools accessible to all—especially groups historically underrepresented in the climate movement. By offering **free, encrypted data infrastructure**, GRID enables small and mid-sized suppliers—often women-led, minority-owned, or based in climate-vulnerable regions—to participate equitably in global decarbonization efforts. These suppliers gain the same access to AI-powered insights and benchmarking traditionally reserved for large corporations, empowering them to demonstrate transparency, meet compliance standards, and compete in sustainable procurement networks.

Within Map Collective, women and people of color hold leadership and technical roles across AI research, data science, and sustainability strategy. The organization actively partners with minority- and women-owned enterprises, universities, and community networks to expand access to training and implementation support. By lowering technical and financial barriers, GRID builds a more inclusive climate data ecosystem—ensuring that the intelligence shaping global decarbonization reflects the full diversity of those most affected by climate change.

Website:

https://mapcollective.com/

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to rebalance earth systems through radical data connectivity and visualization.