… NDC with enhanced ambition in December 2020. The country has achieved almost 100% renewable energy and has a moratorium on fossil fuel extraction. Costa Rica has also implemented a … techniques. A clear case of taking bold, innovative action driven by ambition. And throughout Day 3 of my time at COP26, I heard stories that made me ponder the role of … NDC with enhanced ambition in December 2020. The country has achieved almost 100% renewable energy and has a moratorium on fossil fuel extraction. Costa Rica has also implemented a …
… next. The next event there promised to showcase initiatives and innovations driving the energy transition, and I was curious to see if I might discover another model of innovation … that were being formed and innovative mechanisms that allowed for the acceleration of clean energy. Green hydrogen featured heavily on the agenda, with speakers talking about how … was particularly excited to hear from Andrea Meza Murillo, the Minister of Environment and Energy for Costa Rica, who talked about how social protection systems will play a critical …
… Decarbonization and a net zero future will require transformative leaps in clean energy investment and innovation, according to a recent report by the International Energy Agency. Investments in net-zero between 2016 and 2020 totaled about $1.2 trillion. … accelerate an inclusive transition to a global net-zero economy by 2050.” They’ve done this through publishing guides for businesses and advocating for policy changes, including aat …
… action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, agriculture and land use Energy use, efficiency and access Materials and waste After a competitive and selective process, the two … action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, agriculture and land use Energy use, efficiency and access Materials and waste After a competitive and selective …
… an investment thesis to leadership at CRIS, whilst learning about the arcane world of clean energy SPAC investing from industry veterans. The projects This year, there are three unique … via private markets, including the recent acquisitions of Cypress Creek, Amp Solar, Origis Energy, and other by private equity firms. The purpose of this research project will be to … of Directors. Stages of Work Participate in an ‘Introduction-to-SPACs’ session as viewed through the lens of CRIS IPO; Meeting with CRIS team to refine key areas of focus within …
… will add keen expertise and new perspectives in corporate sustainability, forest products, energy justice, entrepreneurship, and clean energy finance—key areas of interest among the center’s students and partners. CBEY’s … guidance in support of the Center’s mission is educate and inspire sustainability leaders through business-led solutions to systemic planetary problems. Alexandra Cooley (MEM/MBA …
… closed to observers, but significant gatherings of thought leaders still occurred through open pavilions throughout the conference Each country had its own pavilion where … the issue on gender and climate. The private sector was highly engaged . There was great energy around the pavilions and side events. Hundreds of business panels were organized and … in the first few days of the summit, India disclosed their commitment to net zero by 2070. Immediately, many from the Western world hit back stating that this was …
… readers live. The lessons, and the conversational voice that carries them, can buoy readers through multi-hour meetings and multi-message email threads for people building coalitions … readers live. The lessons, and the conversational voice that carries them, can buoy readers through multi-hour meetings and multi-message email threads for people building coalitions … readers live. The lessons, and the conversational voice that carries them, can buoy readers through multi-hour meetings and multi-message email threads for people building coalitions …
… were unmissable in the solutions proposed. We had everything from education and advocacy through podcasts, fashion and farms to technological innovation to rethink cooling and food … supporting them as their ideas come to fruition!" The 2021 recipients include: Reservation Energy Partnership (REP): REP is on a mission to establish a partnership between the private investment community and tribal nations that will harness renewable energy on native lands, in order to create sustainable economic opportunities that reduce …
… products. Other Sponsored Waste programs came after, with the Yogurt Cup Brigade and the Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade, sponsored by Stonyfield Farm and Clif Bar, respectively, laying the foundation of TerraCycle’s flagship program. TerraCycle’s breakthrough came in 2008, when Capri Sun signed on as the leading sponsor for the Drink Pouch … waste streams. Ultimately, Chertow sees TerraCycle as a proving ground for “incremental improvements” and “pushing the envelope” in ways that “will keep [creating change].” Marian …