… operations. In the energy area, the company was hoping to receive 50% of its energy from renewable sources by 2015, even in a period of rapid growth, increasing its square footage in … The success of the EVM wind farm had ignited Manuel Gómez Peña’s thinking about further renewable energy projects. Gómez, Walmart de México’s Director of Sustainability, was … to participate in and benefit from other projects. Gómez was also considering the mix of renewable energy sources. In addition to wind, solar and mini-hydroelectric projects were …
… demand for gasoline was growing, but the production of crude oil from the country's shallow-water wells in the Gulf of Mexico was decreasing and its deep-water reserves had not yet … Mexico meet its ambitious goals addressing climate change. Third, biofuels could provide a new market for Mexico's struggling agricultural sector. Finally, PEMEX would soon face competition due to new energy reforms that promised to introduce private sector competition to PEMEX, including …
… transferred its CR team from the department that included the Communications function to a newly created department combining the Strategy, CR, and Public Affairs functions together, … function to the department comprised of the Strategy and Public Affairs functions. This new integrated department was baptized "Strategy, Sustainability, and Public Affairs." The … part of the company’s strategy apparatus, Steenland and her team were now looking to create new CR metrics that tied CR work more closely to AXA's operations and growth. To do so, …
… that expanded the Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP) by creating the Solar Home Renewable Energy Credit (SHREC). The SHREC provides a stable funding structure for an expanded … campaign promises in 2015 was to increase the RSIP tenfold. Meanwhile, the reliance on renewable-energy credits (RECs) to satisfy the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) was being predominantly met with out-of-state resources …
… Palm oil is everywhere. Not only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the products we buy. However, it is not … has altered habitats and biodiversity , challenged contested land rights , brought new economic forces to bear, and driven new soil , air , and water pollution and health concerns, all within the context of varying degrees of …
… within the university and beyond, and it would like to increase its participation with the New Haven community. Your assignment is to develop a program through which the Yale Farm will encourage New Haven children to increase their involvement with growing, cooking, or eating healthy … Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Yale Farm: Engaging New Haven Children … Yale Farm: Engaging New Haven Children The Yale Farm was founded in …
… effectiveness of existing policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and identify new strategies. Connecticut’s government had already set a target of reducing greenhouse gas … Connecticut’s energy needs. The nuclear power all came from a massive plant situated near New London, CT called Millstone. The facility included two reactors that produced almost … electricity generated in Connecticut and supplied about 15% of the power required for the New England regional grid. The operating licenses for the two reactors were set to expire in …
… for trucking and off-road construction and later developing cleaner engines to address new emissions regulations that addressed China's critical problem with air pollution. Steve … ventures with vehicle manufacturers in China. As China experiences rapid industrial and urban growth in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, concerns for critical air pollution … with solutions developed in China for the China market. But the introduction of each new level of emissions standards came with regulatory uncertainty. To meet the needs of the …
… to consider what to do, but Gentry admitted that there was very little consensus among the new group about how to respond. This was not the first time Farrington had received such a … concerning carbon investing. Commonfund had been helping their clients think through these new investment considerations and evaluate potential methods to reflect such considerations … mean a different set of investment choices. Then they faced the issue of implementing any new policy, should they change their portfolios or engage companies in their role as …
… to tackle one of the developing world's leading problems – open defecation in crowded urban settings. Initial planning and surveys began in 2011. With an official kickoff meeting … and if so where? Should the partners reframe project management, and if so, what should the new management structure be? Should the researchers and funders redefine research … and if so where? Should the partners reframe project management, and if so, what should the new management structure be? Should the researchers and funders redefine research …