Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures' international outlook has eased the switch to remote working somewhat, and opportunities are available for careful investors.

The global structure of Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures had necessitated online communication making it relatively well prepared for Covid-19 related social distancing, CEO Girish Nadkarni has told Global Corporate Venturing.

France-based oil and gas supplier Total rebranded its corporate venturing arm from Total Ventures to Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures in October 2019 to reflect a policy requiring each investment to contribute to the cutting of carbon emissions.

The unit has teams in Paris and San Francisco in addition to…

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Robert Lavine is special features editor for Global Venturing.