… people taxed themselves to purchase open space for the provision of public and private benefits (Levitt, 2005). Although its boundaries are somewhat fuzzy, in the most … models, which remain critical, particularly for leveraging private-sector conservation investments. Sources for conservation financing include public, private and non-profit … of success (NatureVest & Eko Asset Management Partners, 2014). Short-term valuation of natural ecosystems encourages disregard for the public goods they provide, such as the …
… with one another and global imports, farms compete on the margin through expensive capital investments. Environmental Working Group (EWG) identified 50 billionaires who received … smaller farms. By dissociating subsidies from protected crops requiring huge capital investments and granting market and capital access to those people who need it, the … market relations and investing in known equipment and inputs. However, this prevents the natural soil nutrient replacement that crop rotation and periodic fallowing encourage. The …
… us to new concepts and ways of thinking. Here are three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many sessions at … innovative, hard-working sustainability professionals to make change through work in the private sector. Though sustainability teams are relatively tiny at large corporations—a few … us to new concepts and ways of thinking. Here are three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many sessions at …
… communities, heal our planet, and create an economy that works for all.” This report is a natural follow-up to “ An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Certified B Corporations and Benefit … communities, heal our planet, and create an economy that works for all.” This report is a natural follow-up to “ An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Certified B Corporations and Benefit … communities, heal our planet, and create an economy that works for all.” This report is a natural follow-up to “ An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Certified B Corporations and Benefit …
… towards these goals. Utilities need metrics to design efficient rates, evaluate alternative investments to grid upgrades, and secure safe and reliable energy distribution . Several … towards these goals. Utilities need metrics to design efficient rates, evaluate alternative investments to grid upgrades, and secure safe and reliable energy distribution . Several … towards these goals. Utilities need metrics to design efficient rates, evaluate alternative investments to grid upgrades, and secure safe and reliable energy distribution . Several …
… are willing to go in terms of accepting sub-par returns as the price for having their investments aligned with their values again varies widely. Some are willing to undertake … and policymakers who hope to see transformational shifts in capital toward sustainable investments that will improve both the bottom line and the world. This special issue of the … are willing to go in terms of accepting sub-par returns as the price for having their investments aligned with their values again varies widely. Some are willing to undertake …
… leaks, crop disease, evidence of poaching or forest fires—DroneFlow’s software will enable natural resource managers, urban planners, farmers, and more to inexpensively track what … politically activated times, people are asking: ‘How can I do the most good through my investments’?” says Reed. “We set out to answer that question, and to build tools for … politically activated times, people are asking: ‘How can I do the most good through my investments’?” says Reed. “We set out to answer that question, and to build tools for …
… her, a loss for her children, a loss for society.” Now positioned as Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities (and a Member of Parliament), Sohi is overseeing a $180 … projects too expensive for public investment but not profitable enough or too risky for private investment. Having this alternative-funding stream in place can “open people’s … “The bank becomes a problem when you start to use private dollars as a way to not do public investments,” he said. “When you’re trying to replace public with private, people start to …
… with carbon pricing as part of the Internal Carbon Pricing: Practical Experiences from the Private Sector webinar series. Itaú Unibanco, CPFL, and Vale—respectively Brazil’s largest private bank, largest private electric utilities, and a global mining company—are among 39 … Brazil,” Osorio said. “The use of carbon pricing in business strategy helps us prioritize investments in disruptive technologies such as electric mobility and storage.” Itaú Unibanco …
… sector often competes on a global scale, which makes it dependent on the global economy. Investments in RTTs are often an integral part of the production process, requiring … process. The industrial firms interviewed, after all, had no desire to make energy investments a significant part of their balance sheets; innovative financing and business … most of their business to straightforward measures, leaving out more complicated and costly investments. Sophisticated business models based on third-party ownership and thermal …