… physical plant, MBS looked to create user experiences that would reflect a commitment to sustainability. MBS had become a leader in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and … Southeast Asia. In 2013, MBS had started offering a customizable "Green Meeting" package. From five green events in 2013, the program had grown to 142 in 2017, grossing over S$30 … in the fishing sector, starting with removing red grouper, shark fin, and bluefin tuna from all menus in the resort. An estimated 75% of all seafood consumed in Singapore was …
… of intense political negotiations, on October 26, legislators swept $16.3 million annually from the Connecticut Green Bank’s budget over the following two years. 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 itself from the political winds from the north, and move toward a more sustainable funding model? …
… a series of laws promoting the use of alternative fuels in gasoline, beginning with ethanol from sugarcane. This meant that the national oil company PEMEX had to find ways to implement … crude oil. The country's demand for gasoline was growing, but the production of crude oil from the country's shallow-water wells in the Gulf of Mexico was decreasing and its … had become a major gasoline component in other countries. In the United States, ethanol from corn made up as much as 8% of the vehicle fuel blend at the pump, the maximum amount …
… diesel, battery, hybrid gas and electric systems, and hydrogen fuel cells. While GM researchers had made progress by 1998, the technical hurdles were steep; and GM believed it … was facing, GM’s efforts to introduce more fuel efficient vehicles had run into resistance from consumers, oil companies and the government. While consumers generally indicated that … diesel, battery, hybrid gas and electric systems, and hydrogen fuel cells. While GM researchers had made progress by 1998, the technical hurdles were steep; and GM believed it …
… On February 23, 2007, your investment banking firm receives an urgent call from James D. Marston, Regional Director of Environmental Defense's Texas Office and head of … Marston, you agree that your report will cover three general areas: What is the economic value of EDF's blessing to the private equity firms? What should be Marston's negotiation … Marston, you agree that your report will cover three general areas: What is the economic value of EDF's blessing to the private equity firms? What should be Marston's negotiation …
… government had already set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% from 2001 levels by 2050. The GC3 had been tasked to develop interim statewide greenhouse … to achieve the necessary reductions. The governor chose the 15 members of the GC3 from state agencies, quasi-state agencies, business, and nonprofits. The GC3 recommendations … supplied more than one-fifth of Connecticut’s energy needs. The nuclear power all came from a massive plant situated near New London, CT called Millstone. The facility included …
… renewable portfolio standard (RPS) was being predominantly met with out-of-state resources from Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, yielding little economic development benefits to … outline for expansion of RSIP through creation of the SHREC. This bill passed with support from a range of stakeholders including the leadership of the Governor of Connecticut and, in general, bipartisan support from the Connecticut General Assembly. Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean …
… to finance residential solar projects and solar water heaters. CT Solar Lease 2 stemmed from a response to a gap in the market that was clearly felt by both contractors and … case delves into the financing structure of the program and presents the lessons learned from implementation challenges. Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy CT Solar Lease 2 … … to finance residential solar projects and solar water heaters. CT Solar Lease 2 stemmed from a response to a gap in the market that was clearly felt by both contractors and …
… share of critics and skeptics - spurred world leaders into action. In 1992, representatives from 178 countries met in Rio de Janierio, Brazil for a summit that led to the establishment … for distributing and requiring carbon allowances, the carbon market grew quickly and was valued at $64 billion by the World Bank at the end of 2007. Besides the European Market, a … for distributing and requiring carbon allowances, the carbon market grew quickly and was valued at $64 billion by the World Bank at the end of 2007. Besides the European Market, a …
… 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 … 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 … 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 …