… of many SDGs, such as combating climate change, which is Goal 13. In 2017, global progress towards this goal encountered a setback when the US federal government announced that it … strategy helps companies to avoid risk and capture opportunities in the long run. Even the biggest players in finance are taking this long-term perspective. The top executive at … strategy helps companies to avoid risk and capture opportunities in the long run. Even the biggest players in finance are taking this long-term perspective. The top executive at …
… (RTTs). The focus includes metrics that would stimulate capital markets and new financing products to fuel the RTT market, entrepreneurs to build new business models, and governments … metrics to evaluate the potential and actual effects of policies, mandates, and regulations towards these goals. Utilities need metrics to design efficient rates, evaluate alternative … metrics to evaluate the potential and actual effects of policies, mandates, and regulations towards these goals. Utilities need metrics to design efficient rates, evaluate alternative …
… Plastic Problem Eight million tons of plastic waste enter our oceans every year. That’s a big problem. But how did we get to this point? Satwik Mudgal (Master of Environmental …
… public policy and financing tools. Renewable thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewable … renewable electricity, renewable heating and cooling need supportive policies and financing products to kick start a viable market,” says Helle Gronli , associate research scientist at … the development of the nascent market and increase customer awareness. Innovative financial products and strategies to improve the value proposition of RTT investments are needed to …
… was instrumental in allowing the team to purchase hemp farming equipment. One of the biggest challenges that Nathan and Todd continue to face is their geographical … was instrumental in allowing the team to purchase hemp farming equipment. One of the biggest challenges that Nathan and Todd continue to face is their geographical … was instrumental in allowing the team to purchase hemp farming equipment. One of the biggest challenges that Nathan and Todd continue to face is their geographical …
… decision makers. Additionally, it is clear that sustainability and finance departments of big companies need to engage more deliberately: meet more often, communicate more clearly … decision makers. Additionally, it is clear that sustainability and finance departments of big companies need to engage more deliberately: meet more often, communicate more clearly … decision makers. Additionally, it is clear that sustainability and finance departments of big companies need to engage more deliberately: meet more often, communicate more clearly …
… from friends, requested shampoo. In the beginning, as she mixed ingredients and tested new products, her focus remained on one concern—not marketing, not customer acquisition, but … blow up this building.” Her entrance into the market for multicultural hair and skincare products came at an auspicious moment. In the early nineties, the “going natural” movement … to wear their hair natural. But, with this decision, they faced a dearth of hair-care products. In 1993, stores offered, “‘the ethnic aisle,’ and it wasn’t an aisle, it was about …
… Patel (F&ES ‘16), CTO of Maike Water, plan to address this gap with end-of-pipe sensors and big data software designed to read and predict natural fluctuations in ocean salinity, … Patel (F&ES ‘16), CTO of Maike Water, plan to address this gap with end-of-pipe sensors and big data software designed to read and predict natural fluctuations in ocean salinity, … Patel (F&ES ‘16), CTO of Maike Water, plan to address this gap with end-of-pipe sensors and big data software designed to read and predict natural fluctuations in ocean salinity, …
… WWF developed an ecological assessment and evaluated approximately over 500 seafood products being offered by Coles supermarkets. With the results from that study, they showed … risk associated with each species, prioritizing them for improvement projects to move towards best practice sustainability. WWF’s initial objectives within the partnership were … risk associated with each species, prioritizing them for improvement projects to move towards best practice sustainability. WWF’s initial objectives within the partnership were …
… bottom line. “What’s going to become of our palate – the scents and flavors we give to buyers – 50 years from now?” said Dominique Roques, head of naturals purchasing at … purchasing agreements with project developers to sustainably source raw and value-added products from smallholders. In exchange for upfront financing for a project, they receive … Measurements of Success The high costs of monitoring and evaluating project outcomes are a big barrier to investment in smallholder projects, which are often fragmented and diverse in …