… The objective of this project is to investigate ways that consumers make inferences about green product quality. The investigators found that consumers tend to infer that green products are worse quality than traditional (non-green) alternatives. In short, this effect appears to result from consumers’ reliance upon a …
… report provides a comprehensive analysis of the feasibility of designing and financing a Green Resilience Hub (GRH). GRHs are physical facilities equipped with clean energy … is to offer insights to developers and investors interested in constructing resilient infrastructure that can provide essential community services–even during disruptions to the … Alumni Maggie Thompson Clean Energy & Green Tech Investment Banking Analyst at Marathon Capital Master of Environmental Management 2023 Alumni Max Wasser Master of Environmental …
… private sectors play a crucial role in developing nascent climate technologies by deploying capital to bring promising solutions to scale. Traditional investing structures typically … to move from one stage of innovation to another. Gaps in funding often occur due to a combination of perceived outsized risk, large capital requirements, long development timelines, … venture capital—are stepping up to address these funding gaps, but some may lack the tools, resources, and relationships to deploy their capital in the most effective way. In …
… stakeholders and a literature review, the report outlines three primary avenues—financial tools, addressing structural gaps, and capacity building—through which philanthropy can … serve to mitigate or resolve market failures that inhibit deployment of impact investing capital. In-depth cases on Root Capital and Encourage Capital illustrate how these strategies function in practice. It …
… But with thoughtful planning, communities can simultaneously expand and strengthen solar infrastructure while conserving farmland, generating ecological benefits, and supporting … But with thoughtful planning, communities can simultaneously expand and strengthen solar infrastructure while conserving farmland, generating ecological benefits, and supporting … But with thoughtful planning, communities can simultaneously expand and strengthen solar infrastructure while conserving farmland, generating ecological benefits, and supporting …
… economy moves away from the traditional linear consumption model and promotes the elimination of waste through the continual use of natural resources. This holistic framework … economy moves away from the traditional linear consumption model and promotes the elimination of waste through the continual use of natural resources. This holistic framework … economy moves away from the traditional linear consumption model and promotes the elimination of waste through the continual use of natural resources. This holistic framework …
… Entrepreneur’s Guide to Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations. In an era of “greenwashing” and misleading labels, Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations help … Entrepreneur’s Guide to Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations. In an era of “greenwashing” and misleading labels, Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations help … Entrepreneur’s Guide to Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations. In an era of “greenwashing” and misleading labels, Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations help …
… evidence on how best to leverage social network relationships to improve dissemination of new technologies. Here, the investigator marketed two different agricultural … evidence on how best to leverage social network relationships to improve dissemination of new technologies. Here, the investigator marketed two different agricultural … evidence on how best to leverage social network relationships to improve dissemination of new technologies. Here, the investigator marketed two different agricultural …
… This report focuses on the need for capital in the water sector and how foundations can address water issues through … Allison Khoe (Master of Environmental Management '17) This report focuses on the need for capital in the water sector and how foundations can address water issues through … Workshop Series … Susannah Harris … Allison Khoe … This report focuses on the need for capital in the water sector and how foundations can address water issues through …
… comparisons is to flesh out the specific mechanisms that allow for more successful coordination between actors, independent of broader structural characteristics and constraints. To … comparisons is to flesh out the specific mechanisms that allow for more successful coordination between actors, independent of broader structural characteristics and constraints. To … comparisons is to flesh out the specific mechanisms that allow for more successful coordination between actors, independent of broader structural characteristics and constraints. To …