… This report focuses on the need for capital in the water sector and how foundations can address water issues through program-related investments (PRIs). 2269 2602 Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature …
… and implement an internal carbon charge. Internal carbon pricing is a powerful tool the private sector can employ to reduce carbon emissions. While policy tools and guidance exist … is not clear how implementation might differ in a business environment or another setting. Our project seeks to supplement the growing carbon-pricing literature, given the promise of … in the appendix. Additionally, we state that the secondary effects of paired taxes and investment subsidies, when considered as a single instrument, could prove cost-effective for …
… holds great potential where philanthropy falls short—mobilizing the scale of financial resources needed to address the world’s pressing problems. According to the Global Impact … management.1 Furthermore, there is evidence to suggest that assets committed for impact investment are largely sitting on the sidelines. For example, NatureVest’s 2016 report—“The State of PrivateInvestment in Conservation” —found that of the $8.2 billion committed to …
… dilemma and provides recommendations for growing the EV market and increasing investment in EV charging stations. We compare EV markets across states with a focus on New … in terms of EVs as a percentage of new car registrations and number of chargers per capita. Our analysis suggests that the best way for policymakers to facilitate the growth of the overall market is to grow electric vehicle purchases and allow the private sector to provide charging. At the same time, there are important roles that …
… 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 sustainable agriculture. This research attempts to … Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable Finance and ESG Sustainable Farmland Investment Strategies … Sustainable Farmland Investment Strategies Meaghan McGrath (MBA '16, …
… Can Ecosystem Services Valuation Bring Additional Value Streams to Minnesota’s … provide a host of ecosystem services, including habitat for wild insect pollinators, groundwater recharge, reduced erosion, soil carbon sequestration and improved crop yields from the … that value ecosystem services and unlock conservation finance could also bring unique sources of capital to pollinator-friendly solar development, helping to spur industry growth. …
… research has yet to produce a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis that assesses both private and social returns from pollinator-friendly solar, as compared to conventional solar … environmental externalities — including carbon emissions, soil erosion, and groundwater recharge — associated with land devoted to conventional solar, pollinator-friendly solar, and farming. Our analysis reveals that pollinator-friendly solar may generate private benefits to solar …
… 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 … addressing climate change will be far more difficult, if not impossible. The public and private sectors play a crucial role in developing nascent climate technologies by deploying … and coordination among investors across multiple stages of technology development and investment types Strengthening the ecosystem of climate innovation across the investment …
… Whatever your interest in Certified B Corps—supporting the triple-bottom line, their strength as investments that bring a more comprehensive set of risks into focus—this guide delivers what … '20) Kylee Chang (Master of Environmental Management '19) Alex Buerkle (MBA '18) Whatever your interest in Certified B Corps—supporting the triple-bottom line, their strength as …
… There is potential for a financial vehicle funded by private investors to provide bridge financing and enable technology adoption that could help move mining in Madre de Dios toward less destructive practices. However, there are many … of Environmental Management '18) There is potential for a financial vehicle funded by private investors to provide bridge financing and enable technology adoption that could help …