… webinar of the “Internal Carbon Pricing: Practical Experiences from the Private Sector” series. The webinar was opened by Emily Farnworth of the World Economic Forum, and featured a conversation between TJ DiCaprio , Microsoft’s Senior Director of Environmental Sustainability and the chief architect behind the carbon fee, and Peter Boyd , Executive … (P&L), which helped to achieve the critical engagement with finance departments and senior leaders of all business groups. The carbon fee is calculated by dividing the total cost of …
… alone account for 50 percent of agricultural greenhouse gases; replacing beef protein with pulses—the edible seeds of various legumes—would reduce carbon emissions by 630 … interest in bike commuting. “As cities invest in their bike infrastructure and set higher sustainability targets for companies, we want to foster the momentum around bikes as … interest in bike commuting. “As cities invest in their bike infrastructure and set higher sustainability targets for companies, we want to foster the momentum around bikes as …
… On November 2, 2016, the webinar series “Internal Carbon Pricing: Practical Experiences from the Private Sector” featured a … units and earmarked for energy efficiency investment. This design guaranteed investment in sustainability, but can lead to over- or under-investment. In the information scheme, units … EST — 6:15 AM EST Online Related News Yale Becomes First University to Join Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition … Anja Nikolova … Thuy Phung … On November 2, 2016, the webinar series …
… in New England (though they are longer). Electricity demand poses a challenge in dry years with cold winters due to dependence on hydroelectric power. Scandinavian countries, just … Association of Heat Pumps) In the beginning of the millennium, Norway experienced a series of cold and dry winters and electricity prices spiked. Media attention on this issue, … Association of Heat Pumps) In the beginning of the millennium, Norway experienced a series of cold and dry winters and electricity prices spiked. Media attention on this issue, …
… Now Lead Scientist at The Nature Conservancy and the Managing Director of its Center for Sustainability Science , Molnar is focused on bridging the gap between conservation science … work experience, advise students on career options, give lectures, as well as collaborate with students and faculty on Conservancy projects. “While many companies are interested in … site to a company-wide initiative. Just over a year ago, Dow announced its next 10-year sustainability goals, including a Valuing Nature Goal in which the company committed to an …
… for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas and is proud of its alumni. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Nathan Hall (F&ES/SOM ‘17) who won the 2015 Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant . Since … for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas and is proud of its alumni. We recently had the opportunity to catch …
… consumption must be reined in. First, food that is a net caloric loss is directly at odds with the need to address global poverty and support 9.7 billion people by century’s end. … found in breweries. Friedrich’s nonprofit, The Good Food Institute, also plans to work with the meat industry, where internal murmurings are noting shifts in consumer demand. A … article in Meat and Poultry highlighted how, “a coalition of 40 institutional investors with a valuation of $1.25 trillion is making a business case to several multinational food …
… in Europe. Shortly before Brexit, the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change analyzed leaders in the market—Austria, Denmark and Germany, where renewable energy accounted for … both residential and commercial customers is often the prohibitively high investment cost. Without innovative financing mechanisms and measures to bring down costs, renewable thermal … in Europe. Shortly before Brexit, the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change analyzed leaders in the market—Austria, Denmark and Germany, where renewable energy accounted for …
… as an important financial tool for driving business growth in the first of a new webinar series organized by the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition in partnership with the World Economic Forum and Yale University. The … of internal carbon pricing by initiating an open dialogue with corporate executives and sustainability practitioners on best practices and the business case. Setting the stage for …
… 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 … a bottom-up approach in persuading top decision makers. Additionally, it is clear that sustainability and finance departments of big companies need to engage more deliberately: … suppliers into the dialogue on sustainable practices is another milestone for the business leaders of today and tomorrow to reach. To help move companies in that direction, …