… SC. Through on-the-ground community outreach, engagement of solar ambassadors and community leaders in Solarize communities, and utilization of traditional and social media, SmartPower led Solarize campaigns in 11 towns. The purpose of these campaigns was to … underperformed compared to other states. This post analyzes the results from the web-based surveys as well as the energy landscape that led to four challenges specific to Solarize …
… The network consists of “heart-centered investors, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders who believe in an inclusive and socially responsible economy [that can] address the … repeatable and investable. Environmental investments generating social outcomes. With the global population projected to reach nine billion by 2050, continued human development will … The network consists of “heart-centered investors, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders who believe in an inclusive and socially responsible economy [that can] address the …
… insufficient. Detailed here are several further steps needed to mitigating this acute and global problem. Build infrastructure Plastics in our oceans are only a problem because … engineered landfills, which means waste often leaks into the environment. Generally, the global South lacks waste recovery infrastructure. Unless governments invest in its … my time managing Project SEA while working at Nestlé. Vital data on material flows in the global South is now being generated and new insights into the informal sector developed and …
… Jambeck’s findings suggested that among the top 20 polluting countries, 19 are from the global South; among the top 10, eight are from Asia. China is the biggest polluter. The fallout from this study, and work that has come since, was immediate and expansive. Media worldwide jumped on the article. Sky News, in partnership with … Jambeck’s findings suggested that among the top 20 polluting countries, 19 are from the global South; among the top 10, eight are from Asia. China is the biggest polluter. The …
… about the factors that trigger the installation of heating and cooling systems. A web-based survey was distributed [1] in the spring 2018 and resulted in 1,606 responses suitable for … definitely, or very likely, replace their primary heating in the next 5-10 years. Not surprisingly, this share increases with the age of the system. Fuel oil boilers dominate older … definitely, or very likely, replace their primary heating in the next 5-10 years. Not surprisingly, this share increases with the age of the system. Fuel oil boilers dominate older …
… industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: globally, 80 billion pieces of new clothing are consumed each year, a 400% increase from 20 … industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: globally, 80 billion pieces of new clothing are consumed each year, a 400% increase from 20 … industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: globally, 80 billion pieces of new clothing are consumed each year, a 400% increase from 20 …
… Rissman (YC ‘17) initially joined forces through activism. As undergraduates, they were co-leaders of the student group Fossil Free Yale, which pressures Yale to withdraw its … a $29 billion endowment. If it changes its investment practices, it spurs a tangible and immediate impact, which isn’t the case for most individual investors. But individual … Rissman (YC ‘17) initially joined forces through activism. As undergraduates, they were co-leaders of the student group Fossil Free Yale, which pressures Yale to withdraw its …
… fossil fuels. When combined with the fact that clothing supply chains are one of the most globally integrated—about three-quarters of the world’s clothing exports come from … business that achieves social good. The apparel sector employs more than 75 million people globally—mostly women—and is well-positioned to create shared value that promotes economic … Brands can now empower consumers to make purchasing decisions that also advance the global goals. T - Trace the tradeoffs of choosing one SDG over another There is speculation …
… the United States could decline by up to 81% by the late 21st century due to the effects of global warming. Shoots is a blend of organic biostimulants that will enable grape vines to … the United States could decline by up to 81% by the late 21st century due to the effects of global warming. Shoots is a blend of organic biostimulants that will enable grape vines to … the United States could decline by up to 81% by the late 21st century due to the effects of global warming. Shoots is a blend of organic biostimulants that will enable grape vines to …
… also the head of the Sustainable Banking and Finance Working Group under the United Nations Global Compact Network Turkey. There, the bank helped develop a Sustainable Finance … also the head of the Sustainable Banking and Finance Working Group under the United Nations Global Compact Network Turkey. There, the bank helped develop a Sustainable Finance … also the head of the Sustainable Banking and Finance Working Group under the United Nations Global Compact Network Turkey. There, the bank helped develop a Sustainable Finance …