… activities. This will have catastrophic effects on human health, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, fisheries, sea levels, natural ecosystems, and more. For many, the consequences … on climate change. While many corporations, investors, regulators, and consumers agree that corporate sustainability is imperative, identifying best practices and which companies are ‘walking the walk’ can be challenging. Corporate metrics, certifications, and …
… Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Unlock Impact Investing … Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Unlock Impact Investing -by Abhishri … (GIIN) total global impact investing assets in 2018 grew more than 50% from 2017. Yet, that growth is tiny relative to the overall investing marketplace—comprising only 4% of … a side benefit to this report may be facilitating stronger communication between grantmakers and impact investors. It may also be of immediate relevance for conferences and …
… Corporations’ internal carbon pricing attempts to correct the incentive structure that underpins consumption choices related to greenhouse gas emissions. Internal carbon pricing allows companies to assess the financial implications of their carbon emissions and encourage … support the use of this policy framework for companies, organizations, and policymakers. We also provide a supplementary theoretical framework and model for evaluating a …
… with the most aggressive clean energy policies, the shortcomings of RPSs are becoming more acute. In areas of high solar penetration, for example, solar power generates … and location-dependent value of electricity into clean energy subsidies. Overall, we found that a VRPS will: Incentivize renewable energy where and when it is most valuable. Increase … transparent inter-state market while preserving climate change mitigation benefits. Policymakers have recognized the challenges posed by mismatched load and renewable energy …
… This global study of more than 3,700 students at 29 top business schools, conducted by Yale University in … Council for Sustainable Development and the Global Network for Advanced Management, finds that: Corporations unwilling to act on environmental issues are increasingly punished by the … Conversely, about one-fifth of respondents expressed an unwillingness to work for companies with bad environmental practices no matter what the salary. Students also …
… solar standard. However, research has yet to produce a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis that assesses both private and social returns from pollinator-friendly solar, as compared to … emissions that solar energy production avoids. Pollinator-friendly solar also results in more groundwater recharge and a greater reduction in soil erosion than either conventional … the environmental and social externalities could be monetized and captured by astute policymakers. Download the Report File Download file Areas of Focus Thriving Food Systems and …
… Sustainable Finance and ESG From Solutions to Scale: Considerations and Insights for Investing in Nascent Climate Technologies … From Solutions to Scale: Considerations and … crisis during the 21st century. When researchers map out scenarios of policies and actions that could avert the worst impacts of climate change, the success of these models often … Ben Soltoff Ecosystem-Builder/Entrepreneur in Residence at Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship MBA 2019 Master of Environmental Management 2019 Alumni Kathy Julik-Heine …
… This global study measures awareness and engagement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We hope these results provide insights into collaboration … Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Rising Leaders on the Sustainable Development Goals … Rising Leaders on the Sustainable Development Goals Todd Cort Stuart DeCew (MBA '11, Master of Environmental …
… Industry? 2796 6778 2798 2745 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Mobilizing Finance for Land Conservation at the Energy-Land-Agriculture Nexus … Mobilizing Finance for Land Conservation at the Energy-Land-Agriculture … acres of land per megawatt of generating capacity, solar has a sizable land footprint — one that is only expected to grow as solar and renewables meet a larger share of U.S. energy …
… insights to developers and investors interested in constructing resilient infrastructure that can provide essential community services–even during disruptions to the electrical … significant potential for GRHs to support communities in emergencies while also providing sustainable revenue streams during non-emergency periods. In this report, we define the … sizing a battery, choosing a technology mix, and creating operational strategies. Furthermore, we offer potential operating and business models for GRHs. We then examine financing …