… continues to rise: Now, the majority of business students state that they would accept a lower salary to work with a sustainability-forward employer. Our students will soon be at … impactful organizations, and it is incumbent on us to equip them with the knowledge, the resources, and the networks to pursue positive and ambitious change for society. Our schools … continues to rise: Now, the majority of business students state that they would accept a lower salary to work with a sustainability-forward employer. Our students will soon be at …
… these goals due to inherent limitations of a market for RECs. In states with the most aggressive clean energy policies, the shortcomings of RPSs are becoming more acute. In areas of … during the day, but fails to provide energy during the evening hours when demand peaks. The resulting overproduction and waste of renewable energy — and related symptoms of poor … energy integration — call for a dramatic change to clean energy policy development. Our research team proposes a new policy framework called the value-based renewable portfolio …
… SolarizeCT, which began in 2009, is designed to increase the installation of residential solar systems through local campaigns. The results have been stunning. In a threeyear Connecticut campaign (2012–2015), the number of homes with solar grew from about 800 to over 12,500. Research findings based on the campaign—the first of their kind—indicate that the success of …
… When it comes to climate change, the science is unequivocal: global temperatures will continue to rise for decades, largely due to greenhouse gases produced by human … a litany of other environmental, social, and economic disasters — have changed this. Following the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on November 4, it is up to corporations … reduction initiatives. We then analyzed what we found and have summarized our findings below. While our insights cover a range of topics relevant to corporate emissions, two common …
… expands throughout the United States, with an expected land footprint of 3 million acres by 2030,1 there is growing interest across various stakeholder groups in adopting land … for new projects. Pollinator-friendly solar, which incorporates native grasses and wildflowers throughout a solar installation, is one approach to cultivating additional land use … land uses in Minnesota, we developed a solar project finance model alongside a farm cash flow model. The model incorporates environmental externalities — including carbon emissions, …
… This global study measures awareness and engagement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We hope these results provide insights into collaboration models and how business schools can incorporate … (MBA '11, Master of Environmental Management '11) Heather Fitzgerald This global study measures awareness and engagement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We hope these …
… This report seeks to address the question of how an organization should design and implement an internal carbon … consumption choices related to greenhouse gas emissions. Internal carbon pricing allows companies to assess the financial implications of their carbon emissions and encourage … consumption choices related to greenhouse gas emissions. Internal carbon pricing allows companies to assess the financial implications of their carbon emissions and encourage …
… can play a critical role in solving the climate crisis during the 21st century. When researchers map out scenarios of policies and actions that could avert the worst impacts of … models often depends on the development of advanced 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 these areas, addressing climate change will be far more difficult, if not impossible. The public and private …
… For the world to meet the Paris Agreement goals, every company and organization should take responsibility for its emissions. But how do we translate an ambitious global goal—net-zero … Boyd Faculty at Yale School of the Environment Founder & CEO at Time4Good Group Resident Fellow at Yale Center for Business and the Environment Business Leaders, CBEY Fellows, Faculty Casey R. Pickett Director of the Carbon Charge at Yale University MBA 2011 …
… energy systems and perform diligence for specific jurisdictions. The off-grid model presented here is replicable worldwide. Industry professionals can replicate these best practices in system modeling, power cost modeling, supply research, legal diligence, and grant aid research. Clean Energy Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions The Producer …