Key Impact Points: Financing the Low-Carbon Shift in Real Estate The real estate sector must bridge a significant funding gap to align with net zero goals at a necessary pace and scale. According to JLL Research 2024 and BloombergNEF, this transition is not solely about capital but leveraging debt to
Key Impact Points: Leading with Bold Commitments In 2020, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) committed to a comprehensive climate action plan, setting industry-first targets for emissions reduction and carbon neutrality by 2030. BCG’s vision includes “becoming climate positive beyond 2030”—removing more carbon than it emits each year. BCG’s targets include: Embracing
Key Impact Points: $1M Grant to Drive Sustainability Constellation, the largest U.S. producer of emissions-free energy, has announced $1 million in grant funding through its Constellation Foundation. This funding will support 35 community-based conservation projects across five states as part of Constellation’s commitment to creating cleaner, healthier environments in nuclear
Key Impact Points: The Rise of Sustainable Building Products Nearly 90% of the 110 building products companies covered by Morningstar Sustainalytics derive some portion of revenue from sustainable products and services. This marks a significant industry shift towards supporting the global transition to green buildings. Why Green Buildings Matter Green
3 Key Impact Points: In the battle of caffeinated beverages, tea and coffee are among the world’s most consumed drinks. While neither is essential for survival, many can’t imagine starting their day without them. However, their environmental impacts are significant, with intensive farming, processing, and global transportation leaving a lasting
Key Impact Points: The Complexity of Renewable Energy Deployment While the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels are clear, deploying renewables is complex. Factors like grid limitations, energy demand, and geographical conditions must be considered to meet sustainability and business goals. The Stakes of Mismanagement Deploying renewable energy in
Key Impact Points: Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas (BA) and BNP Paribas have announced the launch of Blue Finance, a USD 35 million impact loan facility designed to support reef-positive businesses and accelerate the growth of the Blue Economy within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This innovative financial facility, which leverages
Carolina Medina is a 28-year-old from Colombia. Her passion is to make healthy food more affordable and accessible for everyone. Carolina co-founded and leads Agruppa, a start-up based in her country that leverages mobile phone technology to organize small businesses. “I want to contribute to making my country more equitable
Key Takeaways The Rising Importance of Location-Specific Data During Climate Week NYC, MSCI hosted a crucial discussion on the low-carbon transition, emphasizing the growing relevance of location-specific data in climate risk assessment. Leaders from capital markets highlighted the “new mantra in assessing climate risk” involves a deeper focus on the
Key Impact Points: Introduction to 30×30 Plan Panama is taking bold steps to safeguard its rich biodiversity through the ambitious 30×30 program, as outlined by Milciades Concepción, Panama’s Minister of Environment. The program is a proactive response to the Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to protect vital ecosystems and promote sustainable
