… When Walmart de México y Centroamérica decided to buy the power generated by the Electrica del … financial backing, buy and erect the turbines, and begin generating electricity by 2010. ForWalmart de México, becoming the wind farm’s off-taker accomplished a number of important … electricity at below the rates charged by Mexico’s state-controlled utility, shaving costs for the famously thrifty retailer. In addition, the project allowed Walmart de México to get …
… the business. AXA’s business had grown rapidly over the previous decades. The company was formed in the 1980s through the merger of a few mid-sized French insurance firms. From the … in the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia. AXA was hailed in the business press for savvy deal-making. The company took over struggling franchises and utilizing its strong … announced Ambition AXA, a five-year strategic plan to grow the company. The plan called for harvesting slow-growing businesses in mature markets, investing in emerging markets, and …
… to prominence as a core focus of many corporate sustainability roles. Companies are bracing for the growing number of climate-related financial disclosure regulations —CSRD, SEC’s proposed climate disclosure rule, California’s S.B. 261 and S.B. 253, ISSB IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, among others —and many … one of GreenBiz's 30 Under 30 The 2020 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 On GreenBiz - Citigroup: Energy efficiency industry needs to talk securitization … By: Natalia Espinosa and Daniel Gonzalez …
… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it … dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center for Business and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its head and turned … students across Yale’s campus. These meetings encouraged students to imagine and prepare for the resilient societies and responsible economies required of us to maintain a healthy, …
… Sea) In June, 1,400 professionals from industry, government, and NGOs convened in Seattle for Circularity ‘23. The three-day conference hosted by GreenBiz provided an opportunity to … (MEM’24), back row, fourth from left) Seattle, Washington, was the perfect location for Circularity ‘23. The city and state are leading the charge on circularity infrastructure … address, Washington State Governor, Jay Inslee, highlighted the state’s impressive efforts: a state-wide industrial symbiosis program, technical support and grant funding for …
… you’re already leading your initiative, team, start-up or organization and are looking for the tools to take your vision to the next stage? Or are you a long-time leader seeking a new direction for the next chapter? For over 20 years, Peter Boyd has advised, worked on, and led dynamic organizations focused …
… with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle of the desert may seem an odd place for path-breaking conversations on sustainability, the three-day conference yielded a wealth … of companies to campus to discuss their work and professional journeys. The conference reinforced many of the themes that have arisen in that series, while also introducing us to new … to step forward and reaffirm their dedication to climate action. Companies like Microsoft, Walmart, and L’Oreal have joined a network called We Are Still In , which emphasizes that …
… referring back to two particular corporate partnerships that provided an interesting platform: the case of Coles and Tassal moving to sustainable seafood sourcing and production. This story clearly represented how corporate efforts to adopt more responsible supply chains can work, as well as how certification systems … they showed the level of ecological risk associated with each species, prioritizing them for improvement projects to move towards best practice sustainability. WWF’s initial …
… I was excited to contribute to a company’s bottom line by discovering additional resource efficiency opportunities. Preparing for graduation next month, I am just as excited about a career in corporate sustainability. However, it is now generating top line growth that fuels my enthusiasm for working in corporate sustainability. Corporate sustainability is evolving in its …
… (PSiCE) is Marymegan Wright’s first internship–and it has been an experience she won’t soon forget. “I'm so grateful that I chose this program. It forces you to prioritize your long-term professional development and introduces you to jobs … to learn more about clean energy generally and find an entry point into the green workforce. I was also excited by the cohort group and network that you form with the Center for …