… y Centroamérica decided to buy the power generated by the Electrica del Valle de México’s (EVM) wind farm, EVM’sstruggling project received a significant boost. While the proposed wind farm was located in an area … retailer. In addition, the project allowed Walmart de México to get closer to some of itssustainability goals. The wind farm would supply electricity to 348 Walmart de México …
… With funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ProjectSammaan brought together a stellar group of designers, architects, and … developing world's leading problems – open defecation in crowded urban settings. Initial planning and surveys began in 2011. With an official kickoff meeting in April 2012, the …
… Palm oil is everywhere. Not only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the … is complex. In 2015, this is a dynamic landscape, with companiessigning on to palm oil sustainability and “deforestation-free” pledges at record rates, while on-the ground … literature, news articles, and reports, and to particularly relevant sections of the YaleSchool of Management’s (SOM) palm oil case. These materials can be read on their own, …
… While the use of palm oil has been documented since ancient times, it is only in the past few decades … entire palm oil value chain, from growing seedlings and managing over 450,000 hectares of plantation lands to running extraction and refining mills and marketing its own brand of … had not significantly altered the way the company did business, since the company "had sustainability in its blood." GAR also downplayed the importance of the differences among …
… At the end of 2010, Jifan Gao, Trina Solar’s founder and chairman, wondered how his company could expand its presence in the … establish strong relationships with some of the continent’s leading developers of solar projects. Trina supplied modules for a number of large, signature projects, developing a … increase their visibility. In November of 2010, Chinese manufacturer Suntech Power opened a plant near Phoenix, Arizona. At the end of 2010, Japanese company Kyocera announced that it …
… A global leader in the insurance and asset management business, AXA had risen to the top ranks in terms of corporate … French-based insurer led the industry on a number of corporate social responsibility and sustainability indexes. Not content to rest on these laurels, AXA transferred its CR team … strong returns. In 2010, the company announced Ambition AXA, a five-year strategic plan to grow the company. The plan called for harvesting slow-growing businesses in mature …
… After the recession, the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB), a quasi-public state entity, sought to … agency. The RIIB administers a number of financial-assistance programs for environmental projects in the state. One of these programs is the EBF, a financing program designed to … the factors that have led to itssuccess. Source Center for Business and The Environment at Yale Areas of FocusSustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Download file. … After the …
… Standing at water’s edge, Marina Bay Sands (MBS) annually attracted 45 million visitors who … 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 … was looking to make its operations more sustainable. Was the resort on the right path? What projectsshould MBS prioritize and how should they make decisions? How should MBS market its …
… Before the federal government discontinued the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) Qualified Energy Conservation Bond … of Green Community Programs (GCPs) relative to traditional QECBs and “qualified” projects. GCPs can issue bonds for any mix of public and/or private projects. In contrast, … for creativity and adaptability to different states, locations, and projects. Source The Yale Center for Business and the Environment Areas of FocusSustainable Finance and ESG …
… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companiessigned an agreement to end deforestation, development of peat … as would-be oil palm growersset fire to rainforests and peatlands to clear them for planting. The demand for palm oil had skyrocketed from 1990-2010 and crude palm oil (CPO) became the most highly traded edible oil. The palm oil boom had significant impact on economic development in rural Indonesia. Forty percent of Indonesia’s palm oil …