… discussion and the subject of a four-hour tutorial. The SDGs are a set of 17 goals and 169 targets that the world aims to meet by 2030. Many companies represented at GreenBiz align … as well as other companies. Companies are at the forefront of many SDGs, such as combating climate change, which is Goal 13. In 2017, global progress towards this goal encountered a … companies like Kellogg’s, Mars, and Caesars Entertainment are setting science-based targets for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, under an initiative led by World …
… buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a considerable market opportunity for low-carbon solutions. … to customers. The capital market wants metrics for measuring risk. Lenders, investors, and insurance underwriters see promising prospects in RTTs, a perspective informed by successful … can help map gaps in data availability and metric quality. In June 2017, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TFCD) [1] published a report categorizing …
… rents reflect efficient thermal technologies. "In order for us to achieve our long-term climate change strategies in Connecticut, we are going to need to scale-up the deployment of … a sustainable market for renewable thermal technologies will help us reach Connecticut’s climate change goals as part of the work of the Governor’s Council on Climate Change, while at the same time advancing implementation of our Comprehensive Energy …
… Inconvenient truth ” – a movie that created a legacy and formed an entire new generation of climate activists. This was my first encounter with climate change and the dire consequences it brings. This emotional experience would steer me … certainly an exciting trend that in many companies, the C-suite is on board with combating climate change and operationalizing sustainable practices. However, creating company-wide …
… and environmental reputations of their brands. These trends are increasingly heightened by climate change impacts such as severe weather events and rising temperatures. Investments in … More fundamentally, they are anchored by the need to manage risks posed by development and climate change to agricultural yields, which drive their bottom line. “What’s going to … and environmental reputations of their brands. These trends are increasingly heightened by climate change impacts such as severe weather events and rising temperatures. Investments in …
… metals could profoundly impact the development and availability of technology, and just as climate change will impact weather, coastlines and water scarcity around the world. … when the agents of feedback are disparate. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (and therefore climate change) presents a clear example. Potential feedback loops in the natural system … carbon sinks in oceans and forests, etc. Add in the socio-economic feedback loops from climate-induced poverty and migration, agricultural intensity, conflict and land use …
… while often being more resilient than built solutions to changes like sea level rise and climate change. Now the conservation community is wisely working directly with engineers – … while often being more resilient than built solutions to changes like sea level rise and climate change. Now the conservation community is wisely working directly with engineers – … while often being more resilient than built solutions to changes like sea level rise and climate change. Now the conservation community is wisely working directly with engineers – …
… and academics are still close behind. Representing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Communitcations and Media Relations Head Jonathan Lynn was quick to … and academics are still close behind. Representing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Communitcations and Media Relations Head Jonathan Lynn was quick to … and academics are still close behind. Representing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Communitcations and Media Relations Head Jonathan Lynn was quick to …
… they brainstorm for complementary business lines that aim to address problems such as climate change, urban air pollution, biodiversity loss, water inaccessibility, or poor … they brainstorm for complementary business lines that aim to address problems such as climate change, urban air pollution, biodiversity loss, water inaccessibility, or poor … they brainstorm for complementary business lines that aim to address problems such as climate change, urban air pollution, biodiversity loss, water inaccessibility, or poor …
… but before we know it, exams will be wrapping up. With the constant hubbub of the academic calendar, sometimes we forget to take stock of everything that happens here through CBEY. We … hard to organize recently. As always, there’s more to come. Keep an eye out on the events calendar , social media , blog , and newsletter for details. A new website First and … as they got their successful kickstarter campaign off the ground. Marissa gave a recap of Climate Change Capital’s Chairman, James Cameron’s approach to successful climate …