… in South Africa, was actively pursuing a strategy and associated initiatives to build climate change resilience in South Africa. The company claimed over 22% of all insurance … growers to continue their livelihoods, but also helped stabilize the region's food supply. However, many small landholders were priced out of the market for crop insurance. Unlike the … expertise and decades of weather-related data to estimate the frequency of major weather events. It was widely acknowledged that climate change was likely to increase the frequency …
… Most environmentalists had hoped that the December 2009 Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen would finally produce a workable, global scheme to … of regional, voluntary markets for carbon allowances formed in the rest of developed world. However, the failure of Copenhagen required the new carbon finance industry to reassess its … wealth worth having." In 2010, CCC and other interested parties were trying to figure how the political developments would influence their investments. Equity and Justice …
… center also became the first facility in Southeast Asia to obtain ISO 20121 Sustainable Events Management System certification. Beyond the physical plant, MBS looked to create … In 2013, MBS had started offering a customizable "Green Meeting" package. From five green events in 2013, the program had grown to 142 in 2017, grossing over S$30 million in revenue. … more sustainable. Was the resort on the right path? What projects should MBS prioritize and how should they make decisions? How should MBS market its green event packages to consumers, …
… 2017, nearly 90% of the Connecticut Green Bank's operating funds came from public sources. How then could the Green Bank, whose mission rested on building trust, both insulate itself … more sustainable funding model? The bank’s management team needed to carefully consider how different funding structures would impact their mission to accelerate private investment in clean energy, create Connecticut jobs, promote energy security, and address climate change. Further, changes to funding, structure, and products could all affect the …
… At the end of 2010, Jifan Gao, Trina Solar’s founder and chairman, wondered how his company could expand its presence in the United States market. In the previous five … China, had managed to grow rapidly by selling photovoltaic (PV) modules in Europe. However, Trina lagged behind some of its Chinese rivals, such as Yingli and Suntech Power, … module makers were also expanding their presence in the United States. Trina had to decide how it was going to respond and how much it was willing to invest in its efforts to grow in …
… Hande has received numerous recognitions; he is frequently cited as one of the top social entrepreneurs in India and an example for the entire developing world. The road to SELCO’s success, however, has not always been smooth. Hande cofounded SELCO (with Neville Williams) in 1995 … and families to repay the capital expenses associated with installing solar equipment. However, SELCO’s careful process of needs assessment, design, financing, and service was …
… Indonesia had established infrastructure to mill, refine, and export the substance. However, oil palm cultivation had created social tensions as many rural inhabitants claimed … many environmentalists believed that the agreement represented a breakthrough. The events of 2015 suggested otherwise, forcing businesses, NGOs and sympathetic government … many environmentalists believed that the agreement represented a breakthrough. The events of 2015 suggested otherwise, forcing businesses, NGOs and sympathetic government …
… being incorporated into a free, public, cloud-based website called Wildlife Insights. CI, however, anticipated that scientists, governments, NGOs, businesses, and landowners might … its costs. CI confronted a number of important questions in trying to implement their plan. How should CI determine pricing for the software while advancing its objectives as a nonprofit organization? How did this initiative fit into CI’s advocacy work and mission? Whom should CI charge for …
… to do, but Gentry admitted that there was very little consensus among the new group about how to respond. This was not the first time Farrington had received such a call. Commonfund … divestment movement, the GPSU Foundation faced a set of dilemmas. The basic question was how should they frame their investment policies regarding carbon and what should be the … could use their investment policy to try to change public attitudes concerning carbon and climate change, or they could frame their policy around stranded asset risk, or they could …
… only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the products we buy. However, it is not something that consumers can easily spot or screen for. When, in June … to make way for plantations. This land use change plays a major role in driving global climate change , with deforestation accounting for 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. … expands, companies, NGOs, governments, and local communities are all trying to navigate how to leverage the benefits of palm oil’s efficient yields with the consequences of its …