… What exactly is conservation finance? Why is it increasingly relevant to environmental conservation today? Which sectors does it involve? How does it work? If you are new to … downstream water users pay upstream communities to preserve watershed health); and Impact investing seeking to maximize a double or triple bottom line (investments with financial, …
… or not, businesses may find that Rhode Island’s unique incentive process presents a steep learning curve. Miscommunications and confusion about this process—among other things—can … or not, businesses may find that Rhode Island’s unique incentive process presents a steep learning curve. Miscommunications and confusion about this process—among other things—can … or not, businesses may find that Rhode Island’s unique incentive process presents a steep learning curve. Miscommunications and confusion about this process—among other things—can …
… this work in two ways. First, CBEY, in partnership with the Yale Center for Teaching and Learning and the CT Green Bank, will design and launch a new certificate program on … this work in two ways. First, CBEY, in partnership with the Yale Center for Teaching and Learning and the CT Green Bank, will design and launch a new certificate program on … this work in two ways. First, CBEY, in partnership with the Yale Center for Teaching and Learning and the CT Green Bank, will design and launch a new certificate program on …
… subsidies to incentivize high-value, specialty crops over intensive farming, current USDA conservation programs dispense about $3 billion annually to millions of acres of idle … sign up for this rental income when crop prices are low and drop out when prices rebound. Conservation could be better served with perpetual conservation easements. Moreover, … allows farmers to specialize, developing only specific skills and market relations and investing in known equipment and inputs. However, this prevents the natural soil nutrient …
… under management grew by 18 percent compounded annually, according to The Global Impact Investing Network. Importantly, though, certification as a B Corp or Benefit Corporation … in its IPO. At the same time, JP Morgan has pegged the market for socially responsible investing somewhere between $400 billion and $1 trillion dollars. Through greater … under management grew by 18 percent compounded annually, according to The Global Impact Investing Network. Importantly, though, certification as a B Corp or Benefit Corporation …
… metrics are required; harmonization of metrics across states will facilitate comparison and learning. We are still soliciting opinions on the RTT metrics that would be most useful to … metrics are required; harmonization of metrics across states will facilitate comparison and learning. We are still soliciting opinions on the RTT metrics that would be most useful to … metrics are required; harmonization of metrics across states will facilitate comparison and learning. We are still soliciting opinions on the RTT metrics that would be most useful to …
… and Suggestions for Improvement Elyse Douglas, Tracy Van Holt & Tensie Whelan, Responsible Investing: Guide to ESG Data Providers and Relevant Trends Erik Allen, Kevin Lyons & Rodrigo Tavares, The Application of Machine Learning to Sustainable Finance Mark Kriss & Jessica Hellmann, A Geofinancial Engineering … discuss new tools that can refine ESG analyses in the years ahead including machine learning and statistical techniques for better data normalization. Yet, despite the wide …
… the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures, include a machine-learning platform for drones and an impact investing tool designed to build consumer engagement. DroneFlow, cofounded by Andrew Wilcox (F&ES ’18) and Max Messinger (Wake Forest University) uses machine-learning software to automate data collection via drone. By “training” drones to detect …
… UK, Australia, and, most recently, in Ontario, Canada. In fact, we were able to apply our learning from the Brazil simulation to the emissions trading system in Canada.” For CPFL, … measure the carbon emissions of our clients or the projects that we are involved in through investing or crediting, in order to influence companies and sectors to become lower-carbon,” … UK, Australia, and, most recently, in Ontario, Canada. In fact, we were able to apply our learning from the Brazil simulation to the emissions trading system in Canada.” For CPFL, …
… College). Firoz Academy offers math, English, leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over their futures, including … College). Firoz Academy offers math, English, leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over their futures, including … College). Firoz Academy offers math, English, leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over their futures, including …