… estimate that the use of plastic is responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s oil consumption and is expected to rise to 20% by 2050. This contributes 18 billion pounds of … and reimagining the business models and approaches to product design that underpin current consumption patterns. The future they are building is one our kids and grandkids will be … estimate that the use of plastic is responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s oil consumption and is expected to rise to 20% by 2050. This contributes 18 billion pounds of …
… suited to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially goal 12 for responsible consumption and production, due to the complexity and expansiveness of their footprint. This … Creating shared value translates into business that achieves social good. The apparel sector employs more than 75 million people globally—mostly women—and is well-positioned to … SDGs present greater opportunities for businesses to transform their practices. Responsible consumption—buying used or recycled goods, and wearing items longer—may succeed in diverting …
… and L’Oreal have joined a network called We Are Still In , which emphasizes that along with state and city governments, they will do their part to uphold the US commitment under the … as large strides. However, many sessions at GreenBiz focused on setting ambitious goals and measuring impacts, so that businesses could demonstrate that their efforts were truly … has driven much of this change, as investors increasingly assess companies based on ESG performance. ESG information relates not only to social and environmental sustainability but …
… solutions. Easily accessible and comparable information on features such as costs, performance, environmental impacts, and co-benefits of these technologies would present valuable metrics to customers. The capital market wants metrics for measuring risk. Lenders, investors, and insurance underwriters see promising prospects in … measure opportunity and impact. The efficiency arms of utility companies, Green Banks, and StateEnergy Offices are mandated to promote energyefficiency and clean energy solutions. …
… at large. A new Yale-led study analyzes the market potential of this technology across the state and provides key insights into spurring consumer demand. According to the analysis, … 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 … the use of energy for thermal purposes accounts for roughly one-third of all U.S. energyconsumption. In Connecticut, over 60 percent of the energy used in residential and …
… a historically significant crop to the coalfields of Eastern Kentucky following state-wide (re)-legalization of hemp, local mountain farmers and unemployed miners will be … a historically significant crop to the coalfields of Eastern Kentucky following state-wide (re)-legalization of hemp, local mountain farmers and unemployed miners will be … a historically significant crop to the coalfields of Eastern Kentucky following state-wide (re)-legalization of hemp, local mountain farmers and unemployed miners will be …
… of my career choice. The presence of diverse stakeholders from the private and public sectors, academic institutions, financiers and investors all in one room can provide a true … Furthermore, future leaders intend to work for businesses with strong environmental performance - 44% of business students are willing to accept a lower salary to work for a … 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 …
… Paris on Dec. 5-6. While continuing to seek financial returns, investors are supporting and measuring a broader set of environmental, social, and commodity-based outcomes tied to … underdeveloped as a driver of demand. In addition, carbon is a limited proxy for driving performance across a broad, mainstream set of commodities and services. Subsequently, … satisfy investors’ demands for assurance that their investments have impact. “The private sector tends to base its investments on a few quantifiable metrics as proxies for all …
… invariably global in nature. For example, in a number of countries (including the United States), the Bhopal tragedy inspired a government commitment to disclose toxic chemicals … (e.g., environmental pollution, below-living wage salaries, human rights infringements, consumption of constrained resources) all represent costs to society that are not factored … 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 …
… that an engineer can use. One challenge in doing this is ecosystems are heterogeneous and performance can depend on local conditions. A marsh is a living ecosystem that isn’t going … engineers can draw from for their designs. Conservancy scientists are doing this with cross-sectoral partners in a SNAP working group collecting evidence for how coastal ecosystems … forward to seeing the world through the Conservancy’s glasses.” I was struck by this statement by a partner at an engineering company after a productive meeting about bringing …