… Do sustainable farmland investments deliver financial, environmental and social returns? With the rise of impact investing, there has been a jump in investment strategies promoting … to understand the strategies and performance of a subset of farmland investors focused on sustainability. 2257 2512 2195 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable … to understand the strategies and performance of a subset of farmland investors focused on sustainability. Download the Report File Download file Areas of Focus Thriving Food Systems …
… and increasing investment in EV charging stations. We compare EV markets across states with a focus on New York, which falls in the middle of the 50 states in terms of EVs as a … and increasing investment in EV charging stations. We compare EV markets across states with a focus on New York, which falls in the middle of the 50 states in terms of EVs as a … and increasing investment in EV charging stations. We compare EV markets across states with a focus on New York, which falls in the middle of the 50 states in terms of EVs as a …
… This report examines how coastal cities in the region are engaging with offshore wind companies to promote local economic development and jobs in their community. What kinds of planning and policy levers can city leaders pull to attract offshore wind industry players? How are developers and manufacturers … development and jobs in their community. What kinds of planning and policy levers can city leaders pull to attract offshore wind industry players? How are developers and manufacturers …
… develop a soil health policy or program, and funding opportunities. The approach presented within the guidebook is drawn from interviews with over 30 experts, including farmers, ranchers, academics, scientists, funders, state … develop a soil health policy or program, and funding opportunities. The approach presented within the guidebook is drawn from interviews with over 30 experts, including farmers, …
… Executive Summary As utility-scale solar development expands throughout the United States, with an expected land footprint of 3 million acres by 2030,1 there is growing interest … — including carbon emissions, soil erosion, and groundwater recharge — associated with land devoted to conventional solar, pollinator-friendly solar, and farming. Our … solar may generate private benefits to solar developers that justify its adoption without policy intervention. These benefits largely flow from higher energy output, from …
… private forestland is $24.84 per year. Average premium for local forest products is 11.5%, with amounts varying across furniture, lumber, honey, maple syrup and Christmas trees. … For example, the investigators intend to use the information from this research to engage with both users and providers of ecosystems services in a trial “Payments for Ecosystem … private forestland is $24.84 per year. Average premium for local forest products is 11.5%, with amounts varying across furniture, lumber, honey, maple syrup and Christmas trees. …
… potential roles for philanthropy to activate impact investing. Drawing from interviews with key stakeholders and a literature review, the report outlines three primary … and Encourage Capital illustrate how these strategies function in practice. It concludes with a series of recommendations for how efforts to leverage philanthropy to unlock impact …
… in his core Master of Business Administration class, among colleagues, and in conjunction with a case on green products. Future Activities Additional data will be collected for the … in his core Master of Business Administration class, among colleagues, and in conjunction with a case on green products. Future Activities Additional data will be collected for the … enhancements . Journal of Consumer Research. Abstract: Many companies offer products with social benefits that are orthogonal to performance (e.g., green products). The present …
… designing and financing a Green Resilience Hub (GRH). GRHs are physical facilities equipped with clean energy technologies and strategically located to offer vital services to local … model we developed using Microsoft Excel. Our energy and financial model, published with this report, is built using the Connecticut Green Bank campus as a case study. It is … designing and financing a Green Resilience Hub (GRH). GRHs are physical facilities equipped with clean energy technologies and strategically located to offer vital services to local …
… 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 … In practice, new technologies tend to face multiple valleys of death during this period, with potential shortfalls happening whenever they require a capital influx to move from one … well as non-financial, risks and uncertainties. Distilling insights from over 20 interviews with professionals in the field, this report reviews key barriers to investing in nascent …