… across a range of companies to campus to discuss their work and professional journeys. The conference reinforced many of the themes that have arisen in that series, while also introducing us to new concepts and ways of thinking. Here are three key lessons that we learned: The private … However, many sessions at GreenBiz focused on setting ambitious goals and measuring impacts, so that businesses could demonstrate that their efforts were truly substantive. For …
… pursue sustainable practices. In short, there is a profound shift underway in how capital markets value companies. So if you’re an investor, what do you need to know? In partnership … program and legal framework by which companies can fold social and environmental impacts into their bottom line.) “Through greater appreciation of the real motives that … Matthew Weatherley-White. “As the economy continues to shift from manufacturing and resource extraction to technology and services, intangible assets are acquiring an increasingly …
… (RTTs). The focus includes metrics that would stimulate capital markets and newfinancing products to fuel the RTT market, entrepreneurs to build new business models, and … accessible and comparable information on features such as costs, performance, environmental impacts, and co-benefits of these technologies would present valuable metrics to customers. … available from these programs are generally not consistent across state borders, discouraging information sharing and comparative analysis. Policymakers want metrics that …
… About 8 million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. That’s roughly 500 pounds per second. The result is predictable: … across the world. More than 80 percent of these marine plastics come from land-based sources. As a result, plastic has become a subject of increased scrutiny, particularly … science and engineering at England’s Plymouth University. Marine plastics act as a sink for other toxic chemicals in the ocean. (This very property of microplastics can also be used to …
… to reduce methane emissions, to understand more about their idea, approach, and of course, about themselves Concha Aquaponics Members: Victoria Shirriff, Nicholaus Johnson, … into ruminant animal feed, we remain committed to seeing this venture grow in both size and impact. Q – Tell us more about the Aquaponics system Not only will our algae product be used … really does create new alternatives and opens up possibilities of expanding into untapped markets. Furthermore, we have found that one of the best parts of this venture is being able …
… Initiative: Using Real-Time Environmental Data from Satellites to Move Financial Markets and Improve Climate Outcomes Gretchen T. Goldman, Kathryn Mulvey & Peter C. … of Three Portfolio Strategies Bill Davis, Kyle Balkissoon & Toby Heaps, Performance and Impact: Can ESG Equity Portfolios Generate Healthier Financial Returns? Patrick Bigger, … Review: Doughnut Economics The following is the Guest Editors Introduction to the 2017 Journal of Environmental Investing : Interest in sustainable investing has broadened and …
… and mentorship to new eco-ventures, include a machine-learning platform for drones and an impact investing tool designed to build consumer engagement. DroneFlow, cofounded by Andrew … disease, evidence of poaching or forest fires—DroneFlow’s software will enable natural resource managers, urban planners, farmers, and more to inexpensively track what matters most … of $100 billion by 2020. While most of this is in military applications ($70B) and consumer markets ($17B), Goldman analysts believe the fastest growth will be in commercial and civil …
… Amarjeet Sohi likes to tell the story of a phone call he once received from a Canadian mother of three. Sohi was a member of the Edmonton City Council at the time, and the woman … recreational facilities to make friends and play soccer. I relied on libraries to learn a new language,” Sohi said. “That experience has really helped me understand why public … you’re trying to replace public with private, people start to feel you’re not fulfilling your social responsibility.” In part, this responsibility includes repairing and maintaining …
… Itaú Unibanco, CPFL, and Vale—respectively Brazil’s largest private bank, largest private electric utilities, and a global mining company—are among 39 companies participating in a … energy-intensive sector, Vale faces international pressure to integrate sustainability in our core processes,” Mac Knight explained. "We have also experienced carbon pricing … analyzing not only the direct cost of carbon pricing but also the indirect cost, and any impact this may have on our supply chain contracts.” For example, if a supplier or a client …
… buildings and their production processes represents roughly 60 percent of that. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) such as heat pumps, solar thermal and biomass could be … could be useful for Connecticut’s climate mitigation efforts. Challenges and Opportunities Our field study across the Connecticut market found a few general challenges to renewable … since investors tend to operate on a short time-horizon. Providing inexpensive capital and financing through an institution like Connecticut’s Green bank is important for reducing …