… have developed policy tools and innovative programs to combat global warming and deeply decarbonize our economy. Klee argues that these innovative techniques, developed from the … adopted nationally with sufficient speed and ambition, could form the basis for the deep decarbonization of the U.S. economy. How can we implement this roadmap and enable these … have developed policy tools and innovative programs to combat global warming and deeply decarbonize our economy. Klee argues that these innovative techniques, developed from the …
… connects corporations to the landowners, habitats, and communities they impact through our carbon marketplace. By drawing on our years of precision forest management, we enable net-zero pioneers to purchase carbon credits with immediate, verifiable impact and landowners to quantify the full value … connects corporations to the landowners, habitats, and communities they impact through our carbon marketplace. By drawing on our years of precision forest management, we enable …
… standards developed in recent years for new buildings do not address much of the existing carbon emissions. In the face of the long replacement time, focus has shifted to retrofits … 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 … (PACE) in the United States. It allows loans for building upgrades to be paid back via a surcharge on local property taxes. This increases the security of the repayment and is senior …
… for impact investment are largely sitting on the sidelines. For example, NatureVest’s 2016 report—“The State of Private Investment in Conservation” —found that of the $8.2 billion … of Growald Family Fund during a September 2019 talk at Yale School of Management,3 this report explores specific mechanisms and case studies to articulate and elevate potential … investing. Drawing from interviews with key stakeholders and a literature review, the report outlines three primary avenues—financial tools, addressing structural gaps, and …
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… technologies in areas such as renewable resources, energy efficiency and storage, and carbon removal. This report refers to such solutions as “nascent climate technologies.” Without innovation in … Distilling insights from over 20 interviews with professionals in the field, this report reviews key barriers to investing in nascent climate technologies and identifies …
… a farm cash flow model. The model incorporates environmental externalities — including carbon emissions, soil erosion, and groundwater recharge — associated with land devoted to conventional solar, pollinator-friendly solar, and … social externalities could be monetized and captured by astute policymakers. Download the Report File Download file Areas of Focus Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions …
… This report documents the major challenges associated with designing adaptive financing products … Management '17) Katy Mixter (MBA '17, Master of Environmental Management '17) This report documents the major challenges associated with designing adaptive financing products … inspire such organizations to craft solutions that close the funding gap. Download the Report File Download file Areas of Focus Sustainable Finance and ESG … Laura M. Hammett … …
… environmental protection will improve economic growth and provide new jobs. To cite this report, use: Cort, C.; Franceschini, L.; Wang, J. (2015). Rising Leaders on Environmental … environmental protection will improve economic growth and provide new jobs. To cite this report, use: Cort, C.; Franceschini, L.; Wang, J. (2015). Rising Leaders on Environmental … Download the Report File Download file Areas of Focus Corporate Sustainability Equity and Justice Related …