… had been carved out of precious rainforest and peat land, resulting in the release of carbon into the atmosphere and the loss of habitat for rare rainforest species. Some palm … GAR customer, Nestlé, with a report and a provocative video that went viral on social media sites. Nestlé quickly bowed to the demands of Greenpeace and dropped GAR as a supplier. … contracts with GAR, and Burger King followed suit. GAR initially responded to Greenpeace’s charges by commissioning reports and issuing press releases denying the group’s allegations. …
… standards developed in recent years for new buildings do not address much of the existing carbon emissions. In the face of the long replacement time, focus has shifted to retrofits … institutions are reluctant to lend when any claim that they might make in the event of a default is junior to the property mortgage holder. This is why the Environmental Upgrade … (PACE) in the United States. It allows loans for building upgrades to be paid back via a surcharge on local property taxes. This increases the security of the repayment and is senior …
… This report examines how coastal cities in the region are engaging with offshore wind companies … as offshore wind development opens new economic doors and its ripple effects expand? This report addresses these questions by investigating approaches underway in New Bedford, … and ESG The Onshore Benefits of Offshore Wind … The Onshore Benefits of Offshore Wind This report examines how coastal cities in the region are engaging with offshore wind companies …
… food systems and, in doing so, enhance the overall resilience and vitality of both. This report explores the history of sea-to-soil connections in food and agriculture, best … food systems and, in doing so, enhance the overall resilience and vitality of both. This report explores the history of sea-to-soil connections in food and agriculture, best … systems transformation on land and at sea. Published February 2024 Read and Download the Report Download the report About the Authors About the Authors Kelly McGlinchey Founder & …
… global community confronting this crisis. While the attention of political leaders and news reporters will rightly remain occupied by this health and economic crisis for the foreseeable future, we have chosen to publish this report because we also know that eventual recovery will require us to work together on … fossil fuels subject dependent communities to unpredictable boom and bust cycles. This report outlines key economic benefits of renewable energy on public lands, the importance of …
… recommendations for the next generation of nature-health programming in America. This report reviews the state of pediatric mental-health in the US, considers what role … from interviews with leaders from existing programs. We end with a menu of potential pilot actions that organizations can take to begin offering nature-based programing for … from interviews with leaders from existing programs. We end with a menu of potential pilot actions that organizations can take to begin offering nature-based programing for …
… for impact investment are largely sitting on the sidelines. For example, NatureVest’s 2016 report—“The State of Private Investment in Conservation” —found that of the $8.2 billion … of Growald Family Fund during a September 2019 talk at Yale School of Management,3 this report explores specific mechanisms and case studies to articulate and elevate potential … investing. Drawing from interviews with key stakeholders and a literature review, the report outlines three primary avenues—financial tools, addressing structural gaps, and …
… makers were working on lighter alloys to compete with aluminum. Meanwhile, manufacturers of carbon-fiber based composites were touting their material as even lighter than aluminum and just as strong. Plastics … the U.S.? How would steelmakers respond to losses in the auto market? Would carbon composites create a significant challenge? Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Equity and …
… a larger share of U.S. energy needs. Given the climate imperative to transition to a zero-carbon energy mix, accommodating the land use requirements of large-scale solar projects is … and communities. A growing body of research is exploring co-location opportunities on solar sites — from planting pollinator habitat to growing crops among the panels. … a host of ecosystem services, including habitat for wild insect pollinators, groundwater recharge, reduced erosion, soil carbon sequestration and improved crop yields from the …
… environmental, ecological, and economic benefits that these systems can generate. This report, which is written for a broad audience, also examines how communities, solar … environmental, ecological, and economic benefits that these systems can generate. This report, which is written for a broad audience, also examines how communities, solar … Protection & Access Specialist at American Farmland Trust MESc 2021 Alumni Download the Report File Download file Areas of Focus Clean Energy Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based …