… and other stakeholders. The students researched and presented potential investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainable agriculture, … of electric vehicles (“ EVs ”). These batteries are especially attractive as a way to store energy due to their energy density and recyclability. With prices having fallen by 87% since … are expected to be less of an issue in the future due to cheaper renewables and higher efficiency lighting technologies. For now, the premium price can be a selling point if …
… Development Goals that revolved around human development, the SDGs present greater opportunities for businesses to transform their practices. Responsible consumption—buying … Development Goals that revolved around human development, the SDGs present greater opportunities for businesses to transform their practices. Responsible consumption—buying … Development Goals that revolved around human development, the SDGs present greater opportunities for businesses to transform their practices. Responsible consumption—buying …
… 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 sector is both supporting and leading global … targets deal only with emissions that result from a company’s direct operations and energy use, but some companies are also considering how to reduce emissions broadly …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. … fuel the RTT market, entrepreneurs to build new business models, and governments to release efficiency policies. We started by canvassing stakeholders in the renewable thermal space; … such as Solarize for thermal. However, to be able to design and evaluate programs, key metrics are required; harmonization of metrics across states will facilitate comparison …
… study analyzes the market potential of this technology across the state and provides key insights into spurring consumer demand. According to the analysis, led by the Yale … thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewable energy in the cooling of space and the heating of both space and water. Collectively, the …
… markets and innovative growing techniques. “People in Appalachia are hungry for new opportunities in the wake of the near disappearance of the coal industry,” according to … markets and innovative growing techniques. “People in Appalachia are hungry for new opportunities in the wake of the near disappearance of the coal industry,” according to … markets and innovative growing techniques. “People in Appalachia are hungry for new opportunities in the wake of the near disappearance of the coal industry,” according to …
… step forward toward collective impact, although there is still a long way to go. Some key insights I took away from the event: --It is certainly an exciting trend that in many … COP 21 Paris agreement commitments. Building upon recent progress and learning from missed opportunities around us, I boldly dream that after another ten years, sustainable business … be the exception, but the rule. 2531 Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Circularity Reflections on the …
… company, Appalachian Roots – Hemp 2.0. “People in Appalachia are hungry for new opportunities in the wake of the near disappearance of the coal industry,” said Hall. With … in a region that has long been dependent on extraction of natural resources, and to bring opportunities to small farmers and unemployed miners,” said Hall. The company has already … company, Appalachian Roots – Hemp 2.0. “People in Appalachia are hungry for new opportunities in the wake of the near disappearance of the coal industry,” said Hall. With …
… from funding used for project implementation. However, proper monitoring and evaluation are key to ensure that smallholder farmers and other project stakeholders achieve desired … Holmgren, director general of the Center for International Forestry Research, said the key investments are really made by the local smallholder farmers who bear the greatest risk. … from funding used for project implementation. However, proper monitoring and evaluation are key to ensure that smallholder farmers and other project stakeholders achieve desired …
… a product. Even when sustainability impacts are quantified, risk assessment tools built on concepts of financial risk are ill-fitting tools of evaluation. Because risk assessment … critical to sustainability. 2195 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Clean Energy Circularity Equity and Justice Black Swans and Sustainability … Aug 03, 2015 Black … a product. Even when sustainability impacts are quantified, risk assessment tools built on concepts of financial risk are ill-fitting tools of evaluation. Because risk assessment …