… decrease energy consumption and by extension energy emissions. Using information from the Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECs), Houston's Climate Action Plan, and … report on Pathways for Reducing Energy Burdens in Harris County, the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) analyzed the residential energy consumption and carbon emission … report on Pathways for Reducing Energy Burdens in Harris County, the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) analyzed the residential energy consumption and carbon emission …
… Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG From Solutions to Scale: Considerations and Insights for Investing in Nascent Climate … can play a critical role in solving the climate crisis during the 21st century. When researchers map out scenarios of policies and actions that could avert the worst impacts of … long development timelines, and other factors that are off-putting to market-rate risk investors. More risk-tolerant, patient investors—such as philanthropists, family …
… quality than traditional (non-green) alternatives. In short, this effect appears to result from consumers’ reliance upon a “zero-sum” heuristic, whereby they assume that companies … collected for the resubmission of the publication, and the investigators hope to continue research surrounding consumers’ views of green products. Photo from Tobias von der … collected for the resubmission of the publication, and the investigators hope to continue research surrounding consumers’ views of green products. Photo from Tobias von der …
… $4.5 trillion dollar additional economic output by 2030. The circular economy moves away from the traditional linear consumption model and promotes the elimination of waste through … holistic framework allows companies to evaluate the environmental impact of their products from natural resource extraction to end-of-life product disposal. Adopting this framework can help companies elevate their existing sustainability commitments by focusing on optimizing natural resource use and minimizing …
… Can Ecosystem Services Valuation Bring Additional Value Streams to Minnesota’s Pollinator-Friendly Solar Industry? 2796 6778 2798 2745 … large-scale solar projects is a critical component of renewable energy policy development. From a land use impact perspective, solar installations are relatively benign compared to … to provide net benefits to surrounding ecosystems and communities. A growing body of research is exploring co-location opportunities on solar sites — from planting pollinator …
… there has been a jump in investment strategies promoting sustainable agriculture. This research attempts to understand the strategies and performance of a subset of farmland investors focused on sustainability. 2257 2512 2195 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable …
… preliminary analysis of the data. Project Outcomes An additional $50,000 was also received from the World Bank Research Committee to help support this project. Related Presentations The results of this research were presented at the Millennium Challenge Corporation in Washington, D.C., which …
… programs in addressing climate change. Carbon pricing works to shift the cost of carbon from increased healthcare costs and exacerbated environmental damage to payment at the … we provide two core contributions: a policy framework of key decisions lessons learned from an examination of case studies on Yale University, Microsoft, Société Générale, Delta, … File Download file Areas of Focus Sustainable Finance and ESG Participants Luke Elder Lead, Sustainability Reporting at Google MBA 2019 Master of Environmental Management 2019 Casey R. …
… be no hotter topic in agriculture today than ‘regenerative’ agriculture. Food companies, investors, multinational institutions and governments are making pledges to invest billions … its outdated funding structures, cultural disconnects, or outsized expectations, both investors and farmers have struggled to find the right partner for their goals. This issue … financial models; difficult financial returns; and cultural differences between farmers and investors. Throughout, it highlights the innovative organizations attempting to overcome …
… that will advance renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut. The purpose of the research project, “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut,” is to assess a realistic contribution from RTTs in achieving Connecticut’s transition to a less carbon-intensive economy, and to … that will advance renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut. The purpose of the research project, “Feasibility of renewable thermal technologies in Connecticut,” is to …