… enacted a series of laws promoting the use of alternative fuels in gasoline, beginning with ethanol from sugarcane. This meant that the national oil company PEMEX had to find ways … The ability to add Mexican-produced ethanol could be a selling point in a new competitive world. The introduction of ethanol seemed a logical choice. Mexico already had commercial production of sugar, and in recent years had seen a …
… wind turbines, Tanti discovered that wind energy was an even better business than textiles. Within six years of its incorporation, Suzlon had become the dominant player in the Indian … over greenhouse gases emitted by coal-fired electrical plants had mounted and the price of fossil fuels had skyrocketed. With little more than a cell phone and the internet, … Transmissions, a Belgian manufacturer of wind turbine gearboxes, and thereby became the world’s most vertically integrated wind turbine manufacturer as well as a supplier to some …
… project received a significant boost. While the proposed wind farm was located in an area with abundant wind resources, absent a creditworthy off-taker the project would not have … in Mexico by 12% in 2012 alone. All told, the efforts of Walmart de México had made it the world’s leading retailer in the area of sustainability – a distinction the company hoped to … Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City Clean Energy Corporate Sustainability Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Walmart de México: Investing in Renewable Energy … Walmart …
… In August of 2014, Mark Gentry, the Chief Operating Officer of Gifford Pinchot State University (GPSU) Foundation**, called Robert Farrington, a … Director at Commonfund. The GPSU student government had just presented the Foundation with a resolution urging them to divest of all fossil fuel companies from their portfolio. … new investment considerations and evaluate potential methods to reflect such considerations within their portfolios. As a target the divestment movement, the GPSU Foundation faced a …
… and provided over half of the country's crop insurance. Crop insurance provided farmers with a hedge against climate, environmental, and other risks. Around 40% of grain farmers in … but also helped stabilize the region's food supply. However, many small landholders were priced out of the market for crop insurance. Unlike the government of many other countries, … to the effects of climate change. Santam executives had the challenge of using cost-benefit analysis to determine which of these options was the best for the company and its …
… efforts to reduce carbon emissions. In early 2009, PepsiCo again announced it had partnered with the Carbon Trust to calculate the carbon footprint of its Tropicana-brand orange juice. While the company has extolled its work online and the media, it has refrained from … efforts to reduce carbon emissions. In early 2009, PepsiCo again announced it had partnered with the Carbon Trust to calculate the carbon footprint of its Tropicana-brand orange juice. …
… state governor. The state already possessed a Renewable Portfolio Standard and a Systems Benefit Charge, which it leverages to support clean-energy activities. The Rhode Island … and clean-energy upgrades to municipal buildings such as schools, firehouses, and offices. Launched in the summer of 2015, the EBF has already seen positive results – deploying … meaning they generate more savings than the total cost of the project and debt service. Over the project lifetime and after debt service, these communities will have $20 …
… to spread the cost over time. Second, while large-scale investors are increasingly familiar with residential energy-efficiency financing, they don’t use energy savings in their … a solution to these challenges. To guide other green-bank-like entities that are familiar with the deployment of debt financing to help stand up large-scale generation projects, this … energy efficiency. Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Home-Efficiency Financing with Sealed and NY Green Bank … Home-Efficiency Financing with Sealed and NY Green Bank NY …
… scientific assessments - which had their fair share of critics and skeptics - spurred world leaders into action. In 1992, representatives from 178 countries met in Rio de … in Europe, Latin America and Asia. A new industry around carbon finance emerged, with firms like Climate Change Capital (CCC) of London taking the lead in shaping the … to figure how the political developments would influence their investments. Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Carbon and Markets … Carbon and Markets Most …
… to satisfy the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) was being predominantly met with out-of-state resources from Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, yielding little economic development benefits to Connecticut. Decision makers saw the state’s approach needed to be retooled to … and, in general, bipartisan support from the Connecticut General Assembly. Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Connecticut’s Residential Solar Program … …