… Chairman and CEO of the world’s largest investment firm, recently noted that long-term corporate prosperity requires not just financial performance, but “a positive contribution … who know nothing about sustainable business.” This publication comes at a time when both corporate and investor interests in sustainability are maturing. Today, 2,500 companies have certified as B Corps and 5,000 entrepreneurs have incorporated their U.S. ventures as Benefit Corporations across 37 states, Washington D.C., …
… would present valuable metrics to customers. The capital market wants metrics for measuring risk. Lenders, investors, and insurance underwriters see promising prospects in RTTs, a … and reliable energy distribution . Several states have suggested electrifying heating as a strategy to reduce GHG emissions. While this is an opportunity to sustain electricity sales … (TFCD) [1] published a report categorizing climate-related risks and opportunities in the corporate sector. The TFCD-framework signals which disclosures the capital market needs to …
… ; they are in 90 percent of seabirds ; they are in table salt , and also in most tap water samples across the world. More than 80 percent of these marine plastics come from … microplastics get into the drains by one way or the other and it is unclear how many wastewater treatment plants can actually filter them out. Some studies suggest that up to 90 … less mundane one: What efforts are being taken to address this problem? Part 2 of this series tackles that question. 2780 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions …
… the two, ultimately eliminating the need for fertilizers or antibiotics. Additionally, water loss averages at a mere 1%. Our system will be growing shrimp alongside the red … implemented. Unlike large companies or government organizations, we face comparatively low risks with our venture and are therefore much better positioned to pursue radical approaches … particularly excited about is the fact that while aquaponic systems are almost always freshwater based, our will contain salt water. This may seem like a trivial matter, but it really …
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… extends far beyond what most people think of when they hear infrastructure—bridges, roads, water pipes. Instead, he is influenced by the deeper conviction that infrastructure empowers … can’t—to fund 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 … extends far beyond what most people think of when they hear infrastructure—bridges, roads, water pipes. Instead, he is influenced by the deeper conviction that infrastructure empowers …
… in emerging markets such as Brazil. Since 2013, there has been rapid growth in Brazilian corporate adoption and support for carbon pricing as a mechanism to prepare for a … regulated carbon market in Brazil,” Osorio said. “The use of carbon pricing in business strategy helps us prioritize investments in disruptive technologies such as electric … Guido. Use of Internal Carbon Pricing Each company uses carbon pricing as a tool for both risk management and innovation. Vale is piloting a shadow carbon price – a hypothetical …
… to renewable heating and cooling: high upfront costs; lack of awareness and perceived risk of RTTs in the marketplace; immature installer business models; and limited access to … process, requiring industrial insight in planning and designing RTT solutions to limit the risk of discontinued production of the core industrial product. Based on these challenges, … use of renewable thermal technologies in industry. [1] Connecticut Comprehensive Energy Strategy 2017 . [2] Applying industrial averages and national data impose limitations due to …
… businesses underlie long-term financial performance, driving operational efficiencies, risk mitigation and brand value. And a new generation of millennial consumers is … businesses underlie long-term financial performance, driving operational efficiencies, risk mitigation and brand value. And a new generation of millennial consumers is … businesses underlie long-term financial performance, driving operational efficiencies, risk mitigation and brand value. And a new generation of millennial consumers is …
… practices, shift investments and measure the impact of sustainability efforts in the corporate world, and, more specifically, in the realm of finance. YISF will engage faculty … YISF’s efforts to identify, develop and disseminate new ideas broadly through research, workshops and roundtables. YISF will focus on three initial sustainable finance issues: … power in their common efforts to improve the relevance of sustainability information in corporate reporting. “We’re delighted to be partnering with Yale University as a renowned …