… boost. While the proposed wind farm was located in an area with abundant wind resources, absent a creditworthy off-taker the project would not have been able to line up … retailer. In addition, the project allowed Walmart de México to get closer to some of its sustainability goals. The wind farm would supply electricity to 348 Walmart de México … In the energy area, the company was hoping to receive 50% of its energy from renewable sources by 2015, even in a period of rapid growth, increasing its square footage in Mexico by …
… an environmental business initiative called "ecomagination" in 2005 that was rooted in four commitments: To double investment in clean research and development (R&D) to $1.5 … keep the public informed about ecomagination targets, progress and results. Along with the four commitments came a massive ecomagination advertising and branding campaign that was … His candor earned him praise from leaders of powerful environmental NGOs like World Resources Institute President Jonathan Lash, who announced his support of the initiative at an …
… developing B2C channels to tap into the growing market of local contractors and do-it-yourselfers looking to add solar panels to their roofs. Trina had already partnered with … States? These 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 … makers had to track changes in legislation and adjust their plans accordingly. The second source of uncertainty was the changing nature of the PV industry itself. At the beginning of …
… and helped inspire the Yale Dining Hall to move toward more organic and locally grown food sources (though the vast majority of the food comes from sources other than the Yale Farm). Within a few years the founding group had expanded beyond … which is sold in a farmer's market or donated to local food banks. The farm's staff of four manages community work days and organizes educational programs, including lectures by …
… 2000s, palm oil had become the most heavily traded edible oil in the world. Golden Agri Resources (GAR) has been in the forefront of this palm oil boom in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 … had not significantly altered the way the company did business, since the company "had sustainability in its blood." GAR also downplayed the importance of the differences among … Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Golden Agri Resources and Sustainability … Golden Agri Resources and Sustainability While the use of palm …
… In 2017, nearly 90% of the Connecticut Green Bank's operating funds came from public sources. How then could the Green Bank, whose mission rested on building trust, both insulate … funding, structure, and products could all affect the "inclusive prosperity" goals that the executive team held dear. How could a sustainable model still serve all Connecticut … In 2017, nearly 90% of the Connecticut Green Bank's operating funds came from public sources. How then could the Green Bank, whose mission rested on building trust, both insulate …
… French-based insurer led the industry on a number of corporate social responsibility and sustainability indexes. Not content to rest on these laurels, AXA transferred its CR team … Inside AXA in 1990, the company created AXA Atout Coeur ("Hearts in Action") to encourage and support community engagement by employees, and in 2001 it established the Group’s … Inside AXA in 1990, the company created AXA Atout Coeur ("Hearts in Action") to encourage and support community engagement by employees, and in 2001 it established the Group’s …
… On February 23, 2007, your investment banking firm receives an urgent call from James D. Marston, Regional Director … the private equity firms seeking to acquire Texas electrical utility TXU, and he needs your immediate feedback. The private equity firms want two environmental groups - … want EDF's and NRDC's blessing for the deal. After talking with Marston, you agree that your report will cover three general areas: What is the economic value of EDF's blessing to …
… when crops were damaged before they could be harvested and sold, crop insurance provided resources that allowed farmers to be able to plant the following season. Settlements for … on crops. The company was proud of being in the forefront of social responsibility and sustainability issues. Company officials participated in discussions of climate change and … to make the agricultural sector more resilient to the effects of climate change. Santam executives had the challenge of using cost-benefit analysis to determine which of these …
… in their underwriting criteria. So the cost per project can be too low for significant resources to be dedicated to vetting each one. Plus, the methods of energy-efficiency upgrades … in their underwriting criteria. So the cost per project can be too low for significant resources to be dedicated to vetting each one. Plus, the methods of energy-efficiency upgrades … this case shows how a similar structure can be used for residential energy efficiency. Source The Yale Center for Business and the Environment Areas of Focus Sustainable Finance …