… into Mexico's gasoline supply. As Mexican policy makers looked at the country's energy supply, they expected that substituting bioethanol for some portion of gasoline fuel … 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 … School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG CleanEnergy Circularity PEMEX: The Ethanol Decision … PEMEX: The Ethanol Decision In the …
… manufacturers. The components and engines were all designed to increase power, improve efficiency, and reduce pollution from diesel engines of all sizes. From its origins in a … under a formal Mission Statement: "We will demand that everything we do leads to a cleaner, healthier and safer environment." The mission statement had led to a detailed … Given its heavy R&D expense, Cummins had to find ways to spread the development costs over more units, leading it to expansion into global markets. Cummins had found a …
… company, Las Vegas Sands Corp., had worked hard to make operations and facilities more resource-efficient. The resort had garnered a Green Mark Platinum Award and was actively tackling its waste, water, and energy systems. The convention center also became the first facility in Southeast Asia to … had garnered a Green Mark Platinum Award and was actively tackling its waste, water, and energy systems. The convention center also became the first facility in Southeast Asia to …
… 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 reducing the company’s overall cost of operations. Under the strategy, AXA made significant acquisitions and deals in Asia, … function. But it wasn’t until 2008 that the company created a formal CR strategy. Following an internal study that argued that corporate responsibility was a key strategic area …
… and helped inspire the Yale Dining Hall to move toward more organic and locally grown food sources (though the vast majority of the food comes from sources other than the Yale Farm). … initiative within the university. The farm grows some 200 varieties of vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs, which is sold in a farmer's market or donated to local food banks. The … initiative within the university. The farm grows some 200 varieties of vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs, which is sold in a farmer's market or donated to local food banks. The …
… world’s vegetable oil. This growth has occurred largely in the last 20 years (see graph below) – which has meant that as the market has grown quickly, producers have scrambled to … of palm oil’s efficient yields with the consequences of its production. As with any major resource system, the picture is complex. In 2015, this is a dynamic landscape, with companies … progress and the substance of those pledges remains to be seen. About this case In the following case materials, we focus specifically on the Indonesian palm oil context due to the …
… commingled portfolio? Or would it make more sense to have a different program that would allow for more individualized responses? Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Low-Carbon Investing: Commonfund & GPSU … Low-Carbon Investing: Commonfund & GPSU In August of 2014, Mark Gentry, the Chief Operating …
… only group of nations to create a formal mechanism for distributing and requiring carbon allowances, the carbon market grew quickly and was valued at $64 billion by the World Bank at … as the cornerstone of its long-term business strategy, but the firm was also investing in energy-conscious real estate and private equity to continue its goal of "creating wealth … as the cornerstone of its long-term business strategy, but the firm was also investing in energy-conscious real estate and private equity to continue its goal of "creating wealth …
… of climate change) or a sudden decline in the commodity price of coffee can drop them below subsistence to hunger. Even in good times, growers have little incentive to improve … into the cup. This disadvantages not only the grower but also the consumer – coffee sourced from good quality beans is hard to find. lly believes that the solution to the sad … of climate change) or a sudden decline in the commodity price of coffee can drop them below subsistence to hunger. Even in good times, growers have little incentive to improve …
… To meet those standards, automakers had begun using aluminum to reduce vehicle mass, allowing a smaller, more efficient engine to produce the same performance with increased miles … size of the market for aluminum in the auto industry. Would other U.S. automakers follow Ford’s lead? Would aluminum vehicles gain a foothold outside the U.S.? How would … To meet those standards, automakers had begun using aluminum to reduce vehicle mass, allowing a smaller, more efficient engine to produce the same performance with increased miles …