… Investor Needs - Chad Spitler, Managing Director, Corporate Governance & Responsible Investment with Blackrock At Blackrock Investing , sustainability acts as a barometer for … weak long-term business planning. Even though this information is an important part of investment community’s toolkit, they are struggling to correlate specific sustainability … to use renewable energy for all of their power. Peter Knight, President of Generation Investment Management US, believes that the movement to a low carbon economy will be the …
… conference, with 11 student teams participating, to examine options for institutions and investment managers and consultants to consider reducing the carbon embedded in … was great to see so many thought leaders in one room discussing low carbon investment strategies, and overall I was very impressed with the caliber of ideas that the … take on the issue? MBA students acted as advisors of the firm Commonfund, an institutional investment firm that manages $25 billion for over 1,300 institutions, and main sponsor for …
… go adventuring. Could you talk a bit about some of the initiatives you've started on the conservation front? A: In the early 1980's, we decided to tax ourselves in order to help … called 1% for the Planet and with three other big outdoor companies, we cofounded the Conservation Alliance , which is now a consortium of outdoor manufacturers giving a lot of … go adventuring. Could you talk a bit about some of the initiatives you've started on the conservation front? A: In the early 1980's, we decided to tax ourselves in order to help …
… they have more incentive and know-how when it comes to designing policies to spur investment and innovation in clean technologies, to impact the on the ground-realities of … food agriculture, and forestry. However, the mechanics of fossil fuel divestiture, or investment in low carbon public equities, are little known. “At this stage” says Gavin … they have more incentive and know-how when it comes to designing policies to spur investment and innovation in clean technologies, to impact the on the ground-realities of …
… fracking) are pressure-dependent. With an inverse relationship, each of these phases are investment-dependent. As production moves through the four stages, pressure of reserves … our energy issues, but there are solutions. Through energy efficiency improvements and conservation, as well as diversification of our energy portfolio, America and the world will … our energy issues, but there are solutions. Through energy efficiency improvements and conservation, as well as diversification of our energy portfolio, America and the world will …
… up employees to contribute in other areas and some universities have reported a return on investment in less than a year through the reduction of costs associated with man power, … up employees to contribute in other areas and some universities have reported a return on investment in less than a year through the reduction of costs associated with man power, … up employees to contribute in other areas and some universities have reported a return on investment in less than a year through the reduction of costs associated with man power, …
… Presidency, the Democratic majority in the Senate, and the fact that the majority of the American people “get it.” In fact, according to Dr. Leiserowitz, the Yale Project on Climate Change Communications has found that Americans are increasingly drawing the connection between frequent extreme weather events and global climate change. These extreme events may be the best hope to make Americans aware of the impacts of climate change on their lives. According to Dr. Unger, the …
… Fellow in the summer of 2013. In addition to the challenge of uncovering the right set of investment opportunities in energy efficiency for Office Depot , Edgerton’s every move … Fellow in the summer of 2013. In addition to the challenge of uncovering the right set of investment opportunities in energy efficiency for Office Depot , Edgerton’s every move … Fellow in the summer of 2013. In addition to the challenge of uncovering the right set of investment opportunities in energy efficiency for Office Depot , Edgerton’s every move …
… head with other schools on the subjects of energy use in public buildings and utility solar investment strategies. Team members included: CBEY research assistants Emily Greenlee (MEM … head with other schools on the subjects of energy use in public buildings and utility solar investment strategies. Team members included: CBEY research assistants Emily Greenlee (MEM … head with other schools on the subjects of energy use in public buildings and utility solar investment strategies. Team members included: CBEY research assistants Emily Greenlee (MEM …
… with WWF’s Asia Pacific Growth Strategy team on corporate engagement programs to advance conservation goals, as well as innovation programs such as Payments for Ecosystem Services. … with Professor Kenneth Gillingham and project partners at NYU, The Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA), and SmartPower. This major research initiative, entitled … with WWF’s Asia Pacific Growth Strategy team on corporate engagement programs to advance conservation goals, as well as innovation programs such as Payments for Ecosystem Services. …