Ms. Samuelrich joins the ranks of venture capitalists, wealth managers, philanthropists and others on the 4th annual list that celebrates women who are pioneers in their fields, leveraging their age and experience as tools for success. The thousands of nominations were narrowed down to 200 finalists in four categories of impact, innovation, investment and lifestyle.
This new blueprint will help companies develop and implement climate transition action plans, outlining the actions they’ll take across their business to achieve their sustainability goals and transition to a cleaner, more just economy. It focuses on 6 areas: setting goals and targets, decarbonizing, a just transition, public policy, integration and accountability, as well as tracking and reporting progress.
Opportunity Finance Network, the nation’s leading investment intermediary and network of CDFIs, will receive an award from the U.S. EPA to finance the clean energy transition in low-income and underinvested communities. The grant marks a pivotal step forward in OFN’s commitment to addressing the climate crisis, advancing environmental justice, and increasing access to capital.
Until the 2024 elections are over, investing with the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy provisions is too lucrative to pass up, according to Marshal Salant, head of energy for Citi. Speaking at the GreenFin Conference in June, Salant said that many manufacturing companies and facilities are actively moving from abroad to the U.S. to take advantage of the IRA
EVs are gaining significant traction as a more sustainable and independent mode of transportation. As the demand continues to grow, so does the need for reliable and efficient charging solutions. Some have criticized that since most power plants use fossil fuels, one is simply trading emissions. However, GoSun is now providing a true solar solution with our innovative EV Solar Charger.
As the impacts of climate change become more evident, the urgency to transition away from fossil fuels is clear. Investing in renewable energy is crucial for the future of our planet, yet it remains a challenge for many. The Clean Energy Credit Union focuses on making clean energy affordable and accessible to a wide range of people across the U.S. by providing an attainable entry point for individuals to invest in the clean energy movement while advancing sustainability.
The US EIA forecasts a 75% increase in solar generation from 2023 to 2025. As the solar industry races to address climate change and meet the demands from electrification and data centers, there lies opportunities to also address socioeconomic inequalities across the nation. So, we ask: Who is benefiting from the growth of the solar economy? What other community needs could this opportunity meet?
Global trends can have a significant impact on a company’s financial performance. That’s why Parnassus invests in industries and companies that are positioned to remain resilient to physical climate risks. Extreme weather is occurring in different forms, posing risks to company operations, assets, workforces and long-term stock performance. While individual risks can be hard to predict, many industries are likely to be affected by extreme weather in multiple ways.
Over the past several decades, the energy system has steadily evolved to include more renewable energy sources. The energy supply is currently mostly fossil fuels and renewables. The fossil fuels are coal, methane, natural gas, and oil. Renewables are solar, wind, hydro, biofuels and nuclear. The biggest users of energy are transport, industry, and buildings. In fact, buildings alone consume 40% of the world’s energy.
Our firm maintains that impact investing is synonymous with a focus on the long-term, since we believe that the businesses and industries that will drive value for investors are those that will help build a more sustainable and equitable future. Consistent with this view and an understanding that the green transition would be full of both economic and impact potential, we have tracked and selectively backed renewables-related companies and funds since our inception in 2013.
