GreenBiz

MAY 5, 2020

Sustainable infrastructure investments can aid the post-COVID recovery. Many are considering a tried-and-true method to boost economies in the short term and provide wide societal benefits in the long term: infrastructure investment. Economically, the case for technologically advanced, resilient and sustainable infrastructure is clear.

Investment 390

Investment Sustainability Resilience Innovation 390

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

ESG investments: Exponential potential or surfing one wave? About 77 percent of ESG funds that existed 10 years ago are presently available, whereas only 46 percent of traditional investment vehicles maintain that survivorship. A declining investment rationale for fossil fuels. Mon, 09/21/2020 - 00:30.

Investment 459

Investment Climate change Ethics Government 459

GreenBiz

JANUARY 20, 2021

Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways. Sustainable investing strategies have ascended quickly in the last 10 years. Morgan Global Equity Research estimated that the sustainable investing market is expected to reach $45 trillion in assets under management (AUM) by the end of the year.

Investment 442

Investment Sustainability Carbon-neutral Government 442

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves. In the wake of COVID-19, when governments will provide massive stimulus funding to restart economies, it’s more important than ever to consider the long-term value creation of urban infrastructure investments. Roland Hunziker. Tue, 10/06/2020 - 01:00.

Resilience 294

Resilience Climate change Cooling Smart Cities 294

Charged

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

General Motors (GM) has entered into a new investment agreement with Lithium Americas to establish a joint venture (JV) to fund, develop, construct and operate the Thacker Pass lithium carbonate project in Humboldt County, Nevada. billion US Department of Energy (DOE) loan announced earlier this year.

Lithium 124

Lithium Investment Construction Resilience 124

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 27, 2022

The importance of supply chain resilience in the water sector was the overarching message from Baroness Brown, speaking at a British Water reception held at the House of Lords this week (end of May). She said, “It is really crucial that everybody in the water sector looks at their supply chain resilience.

Resilience 245

Resilience Climate change Microplastics Pollution 245

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Blue carbon' markets could be a crucial pathway for increasing private investment in coastal and marine conservation projects.

Carbon 325

Carbon Resilience Investment Policy 325

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

billion joint investment with the UK Government to transition to high-quality, low-CO2 steel production in South Wales. We are fully supportive of Tata Steel UKs investment proposals and are pleased to be one of the first customers to endorse those plans by making this agreement to secure British-made green steel as soon as it is available.

Investment 261

Investment Construction Hydrogen Carbon 261

NRDC onEarth

JUNE 18, 2024

In the coming days, the Senate and Assembly must work together to craft a climate bond that includes substantial investments in food and farming infrastructure.

Investment 205

Investment Resilience 205

GreenBiz

JUNE 20, 2024

Two key areas for climate investment are resilience to warming temperatures and phasing down fossil fuels, says Paul Bodnar

Fossil fuels 397

Fossil fuels Resilience Investment 397

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Adaptation investment can help promote climate resilience, benefit local societies and ensure a prolonged return on investment.

Resilience 220

Resilience Sustainability Investment 220

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

After experiencing a devastating outage, government officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, decided to invest in energy infrastructure that would remain on, even when the grid went down. But instead of waiting for another disaster and grid failure, one community took action.

Resilience 309

Resilience Innovation Government Electricity 309

Energy Storage News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

billion programme to “strengthen grid resilience and reliability” across the US includes funding for microgrids and other projects that will integrate battery storage technologies.

Batteries 318

Batteries Resilience Investment Technology 318

GreenBiz

MARCH 20, 2023

Frontline communities have been underrepresented and underserved in climate resiliency efforts to date, mirroring their underinvestment in the investment field as a whole.

Resilience 407

Resilience Investment 407

GreenBiz

MAY 21, 2024

The health care sector is a leading driver of greenhouse gas emissions; decarbonization will require intentional investment and systemic action throughout the industry.

Health 299

Health Resilience Investment 299

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Green gas saves money by keeping our lights and heaters on when there is little wind and no sun, economising on much bigger investments in intermittent renewables that are otherwise needed to ensure security of supply. The study projects a 36 billion saving in offshore wind investment (an 18 per cent reduction) and 10.5

Nuclear Power 246

Nuclear Power Hydrogen Waste Waste 246

NRDC onEarth

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Biden administration’s new National Climate Resilience Framework will help the federal government align decision-making and investments with the need to adapt to climate change.

Resilience 174

Resilience Climate change Government Investment 174

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Given the disproportionate amount of capital flowing in established economies, and the urgency of climate adaptation and resilience, the time to move money in this direction is now.

Investment 275

Investment Resilience 275

GreenBiz

JUNE 23, 2020

We are presented with a rare opportunity to invest in new innovations, rebuild our data and power infrastructures and supply chains to restore and strengthen the economy while healing the environment. We already have demonstrated the efficacy of investments directed to electrical distribution, water, transportation and renewable energy.

Incubators 442

Incubators Incubators Resilience Innovation 442

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A planning application was submitted in August, which set out an ambitious sustainability agenda of climate resilience and Net Zero requirements, integrated into the design, including ultra-low carbon emissions, an acute focus on energy efficiency, insulation, on-site energy generation and zero use of fossil fuels in the running of the building.

Resilience 242

Resilience Education Fossil fuels Cooling 242

Smart Energy International

MAY 28, 2024

New York’s Consolidated Edison, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the US, has invested $2.3 In Westchester County, investments to improve the reliability of overhead lines in New Rochelle, Larchmont and the villages within Mount Pleasant.

Resilience 120

Resilience Investment Demand Fossil fuels 120

GreenBiz

APRIL 23, 2021

With nearly a half its land lying below sea level, the Netherlands knows a lot about water and how to make sure a city’s infrastructure is resilient to it, particularly flood risks and freshwater supply. At GreenFin 2021 , investors shared their insights as to how they are profiting off water risk investments. Melody Waintal.

Climate change 498

Climate change Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 498

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A new report, ‘Risk & Resilience: The role of cities in tackling the climate crisis’ , argues that climate resilience must be embraced as a guiding principle across urban development, given the extreme exposure of cities to climate risk.

Resilience 162

Resilience North America Carbon Investment 162

Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Transforming Energy Generation with Resilient Microgrid Tech Bloom Energy has emerged as a leader in clean energy solutions, offering technologies designed to meet the rising global demand for reliable and sustainable power. A Look Behind Their Bloom Energys Energy Server stands apart due to the science behind its solid oxide fuel cells.

Energy 132

Energy Energy Resilience Hydrogen 132

GreenBiz

JULY 6, 2020

Recently, I was asked to participate in a webinar discussion about environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in the wake of COVID-19, and I had to ask myself, "Is the work we’re doing at SASB completely irrelevant or more relevant than ever?" . How can companies adapt to ensure business continuity in such an uncertain environment?

Resilience 446

Resilience Innovation Health Retail 446

GreenBiz

APRIL 26, 2021

How treasurers can lead their company’s impact investing. When you think about who makes the greatest social and environmental impact with corporate dollars, you probably think of the head of ESG or the chief investment officer, not the treasurer. Invest in long-term partnerships. Catherine Berman. Mon, 04/26/2021 - 00:05.

Investment 225

Investment Organic Resilience Innovation 225

NRDC onEarth

AUGUST 8, 2024

Proposition 4 can tackle ag supply chain emissions with funds for sustainable farming, farmworker wellbeing, healthy food access, and local food infrastructure.

Resilience 158

Resilience Investment Sustainability 158

POWER Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

In the face of escalating climate challenges, renewable energy asset owners come to a critical crossroads: invest in resilient, hardened assets or opt for standard equipment to minimize upfront costs. […] The post Examining the Real Cost of Renewable Resiliency appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Resilience 115

Resilience Investment Energy Energy 115

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The drive to make companies more climate resilient and sustainable started with institutional investors, long aware of climate risk. Climate-related measures can provide a return on investment through reduced energy consumption and waste in addition to the goodwill of stakeholders such as investors, customers and employees. Pull Quote.

Climate change 507

Climate change Organic Sustainability Resilience 507

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Martyn Hattersley, head of water strategy, planning & investment at Yorkshire Water, said: “The funding from the Ofwat Innovation Challenge allows us to develop a much-needed lining solution that benefits the water industry, its customers and the environment.

Innovation 241

Innovation Resilience Demand Carbon 241

Smart Energy International

JULY 2, 2024

Entergy Texas, which provides electricity to approximately 512,000 customers in 27 counties, has filed for approval of phase one of its Texas Future Ready Resilience Plan to ‘harden’ the grid. Our comprehensive Resiliency Plan creates stronger communities while managing customer bill impacts.”

Resilience 111

Resilience Power grid Investment Electricity 111

GreenBiz

MARCH 4, 2021

Last summer, the investment arm of northern Europe’s largest financial services group dropped Brazilian meat giant JBS from its portfolio. The exclusion of JBS is quite dramatic for us because it is from all of our funds, not just the ones labelled ESG," Eric Pedersen, Nordea’s head of responsible investments, told The Guardian. .

Biodiversity 545

Biodiversity Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Investment 545

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

billion of investment to build nine new reservoirs across the UK. billion reservoir investment promised yesterday by the Chancellor is desperately needed. Ladybower reservoir, in the Peak District, in summertime. The government has announced 7.9 Parts of Britain, including Cambridge, just don’t have the water that’s needed.

Climate change 130

Climate change Resilience Investment Pollution 130

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Rebalancing the Energy Transition” reports that CEOs in the UK cite supply chain issues as the main risk to the energy transition, followed by lack of investment and access to technology. Much like the government and its Clean Energy 2030, UK businesses remain ambitious in making their energy transitions.

Resilience 130

Resilience Government Energy Energy 130

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

They also looked more agile and resilient. And how do we transform this moment of crisis into a more resilient, sustainable, healthy and just food system? If we’re going to actually build an agile and resilient system going forward, then we have to invest in it.". Risk & Resilience. Pull Quote. Food & Agriculture.

Sustainability 508

Sustainability Organic Resilience Agriculture 508

GreenBiz

APRIL 6, 2020

Research note suggests businesses with strong ESG credentials are proving more resilient than peers to coronavirus turmoil. But there are regional differences.

Climate change 363

Climate change Resilience Investment 363

GreenBiz

JUNE 26, 2023

First developed in 2013 by the climate investment firm HASI, CarbonCount is a decision tool that evaluates investments in U.S.-based based carbon-free energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience projects to determine how efficiently they reduce CO2 equivalent emissions per $1,000 of investment.

Resilience 299

Resilience Carbon Investment Sustainability 299