… producers have scrambled to generate supply. Thus, even as palm oil has been heralded as a sustainable alternative to other vegetable oils, production pressures have led to undeniable … role in driving global climate change , with deforestation accounting for 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Much of the deforestation related to palm oil has occurred with … role in driving global climate change , with deforestation accounting for 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Much of the deforestation related to palm oil has occurred with …
… has a large existing building stock that is responsible for a substantial percentage of its greenhouse-gas emissions. Given that it will take decades for these buildings to be … to retrofits and upgrades to existing building stock. This would both reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that these buildings emit and reduce their operating costs. While these … in both the investment cost for energy-efficiency upgrades and the subsequent cost savings. Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Australia Clean Energy Finance Corporation …
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… Fund (EBF) and is iteratively improving it. This bank, which combines the features of a green bank and an infrastructure bank, was developed under new political leadership. The … environmental projects in the state. One of these programs is the EBF, a financing program designed to accelerate energy-efficiency and clean-energy upgrades to municipal buildings … walk through the creation of the EBF and some of the factors that have led to its success. Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank’s Efficient …
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… energy business. The demand for electricity was booming, while environmental concerns over greenhouse gases emitted by coal-fired electrical plants had mounted and the price of fossil … end. The company was the fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer in the world, but had designs on moving into the top three. Pedersen, therefore, was faced with the challenge of finding additional markets to fuel the company’s continued growth. Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Suzlon … Suzlon Suzlon, an India-based wind energy …
… to Interbrand, AXA’s was the leading global brand name in insurance, and also the leading "green" insurance brand. Throughout its growth, AXA’s leadership had maintained an interest … support community engagement by employees, and in 2001 it established the Group’s first "sustainable development" function. But it wasn’t until 2008 that the company created a … to Interbrand, AXA’s was the leading global brand name in insurance, and also the leading "green" insurance brand. Throughout its growth, AXA’s leadership had maintained an interest …
… to use Virginia’s QECB allocation, decision makers considered the increased flexibility of Green Community Programs (GCPs) relative to traditional QECBs and “qualified” projects. GCPs … room for creativity and adaptability to different states, locations, and projects. Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy VirginiaSAVES … VirginiaSAVES Before the federal … to use Virginia’s QECB allocation, decision makers considered the increased flexibility of Green Community Programs (GCPs) relative to traditional QECBs and “qualified” projects. GCPs …
… In 2014, the Connecticut Green Bank released the second edition of its CT Solar Lease program in an attempt to create … structure of the program and presents the lessons learned from implementation challenges. Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy CT Solar Lease 2 … CT Solar Lease 2 In 2014, the Connecticut Green Bank released the second edition of its CT Solar Lease program in an attempt to create …