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Climate Intelligence Is Business Intelligence
The role of the private sector in addressing climate change in the real economy is rapidly coming to the forefront as awareness and commitment is increasing among corporate leadership and boards of directors in some of the biggest companies in the world.
Net Zero by 2050 Is Achievable, Affordable, and Will Improve Lives
A net-zero global economy is technically and economically possible by the middle of this century. The technologies and business solutions needed to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero are already available or close to being brought to market. That is the encouraging conclusion of the latest report, Making Mission Possible, by the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC).
New Report Shows it’s Possible to Have a Carbon-Free Economy by Around Mid-Century
A coalition of 45 leaders from global energy producers, energy-intensive industries, financial institutions, and environmental advocates argues in a new report that the world can achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century. It also lays out steps needed in the next decade to achieve that objective.
Webinar: Innovative Energy Efficiency Financing in Public Housing
Energy and water efficiency upgrades in public housing can free up operating funds while reducing tenant utility bills and improving resident health and comfort. However, Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) face persistent financial barriers that often prevent them from accessing capital for retrofits. This webinar presented by Better Buildings will present innovative solutions from three PHAs that successfully financed efficiency projects. Panelists will spotlight the proven, replicable approaches that made their projects possible.
When: September 22, 12pm PDT
Register for LABC's 14th Annual Sustainability Summit
As California continues to experience record setting temperatures, wildfires, and power outages, we have a unique opportunity to address the dual threat of COVID-19 and climate change.
Join the LABC and key Congressional leaders at the 2020 Sustainability Summit to hear how investing in clean energy and a low carbon future can address climate change and health disparities in disadvantaged communities, while creating a number of other benefits.
When: September 21-22, times vary - click below for the full schedule!
Source: Forbes Inc.