… attracted 45 million visitors who came to lodge, to gamble, to shop, to relax, to attend meetings or weddings, to eat, or simply to gawk at the facilities. But as the integrated … that would reflect a commitment to sustainability. MBS had become a leader in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry in Southeast Asia. In 2013, MBS had started offering a customizable "Green Meeting" package. From five green events in 2013, the program had grown to 142 in 2017, …
… manufactured, distributed, and serviced diesel and natural gas engines, for transportation, construction, and power generation. In addition to the engines, it manufactured … markets. Cummins had found a business advantage in its early entry into China – first meeting China’s need for high quality diesel engines for trucking and off-road construction … But the introduction of each new level of emissions standards came with regulatory uncertainty. To meet the needs of the China market, engines had to be less expensive and more …
… GAR customer, Nestlé, with a report and a provocative video that went viral on social media sites. Nestlé quickly bowed to the demands of Greenpeace and dropped GAR as a supplier. … Forest Trust, another environmental NGO, GAR sat down with Greenpeace and in often tense meetings hammered out an agreement that set forth guidelines for operating the company … hard to balance environmental concerns with economic development. Palm oil was an important economic lever in rural development. To better accommodate the interest of small palm …
… strategic questions had to be answered in an environment with two major sources of uncertainty. First, there were considerable political risks. The U.S.-China trade relationship … States. The U.S. federal government did extend tax credits to solar developers, and certain state governments had created additional incentives. The importance of these incentives meant that module makers had to track changes in legislation and …
… as NASA scientist James Hansen told a Congressional committee that he was “99 percent certain” that global warming due to the greenhouse effect was underway and could have … conferences, bringing together the nations of the world, had culminated in a 1997 meeting in Kyoto, Japan. At the Kyoto meeting, an agreement was reached that the developed … as NASA scientist James Hansen told a Congressional committee that he was “99 percent certain” that global warming due to the greenhouse effect was underway and could have …
… alloys to compete with aluminum. Meanwhile, manufacturers of carbon-fiber based composites were touting their material as even lighter than aluminum and just as strong. Plastics … their lightweight alternatives for specific automotive components. Given these uncertainties, planners at Alcoa and other aluminum manufacturers faced a difficult challenge to … the U.S.? How would steelmakers respond to losses in the auto market? Would carbon composites create a significant challenge? Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Equity and …
… For Walmart de México, becoming the wind farm’s off-taker accomplished a number of important objectives. EVM guaranteed electricity at below the rates charged by Mexico’s … in Mexico in 2010. The wind farm was just one part of the efforts Walmart de México was undertaking in the sustainability area. The company had pledged to meet ambitious goals, looking … For Walmart de México, becoming the wind farm’s off-taker accomplished a number of important objectives. EVM guaranteed electricity at below the rates charged by Mexico’s …
… in its North America Beverages division. However, while PepsiCo recognizes the importance of measuring its carbon emissions - from both a cost cutting perspective as well as … - the direct value of using a carbon label to reach consumers remains difficult to ascertain. Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Thriving Food Systems and … in its North America Beverages division. However, while PepsiCo recognizes the importance of measuring its carbon emissions - from both a cost cutting perspective as well as …
… at the table as they complete their deal, and Marston will be representing them. Marston certainly knows TXU, given EDF's battles over TXU's proposed new coal-fired plants. However, there is much uncertainty in this new opportunity - Marston (and you) know none of the details of the KKR … at the table as they complete their deal, and Marston will be representing them. Marston certainly knows TXU, given EDF's battles over TXU's proposed new coal-fired plants. However, …
… institutions are reluctant to lend when any claim that they might make in the event of a default is junior to the property mortgage holder. This is why the Environmental Upgrade Agreement (EUA) plays an important role. The EUA is a deal structure modeled on property-assessed clean energy (PACE) in … institutions are reluctant to lend when any claim that they might make in the event of a default is junior to the property mortgage holder. This is why the Environmental Upgrade …