Finance & Investing
5 reasons why companies should invest in climate resilience now
From low-carbon investments to adaptation, companies can take many steps to address climate change and manage its risks. Read More
The real social cost of carbon: $220 per ton, report finds
New research suggests that government models for the economic costs of climate change drastically underestimate the true toll of carbon. Read More
2014: The year sustainable investment went mainstream
Client demand is driving a dramatic rise in the use of sustainable, responsible and impact investment strategies. Read More
Can green bonds bankroll a clean energy revolution?
Some banks and governments are issuing green bonds to fund renewable energy projects, but questions remain about this financing tool's effectiveness. Read More
Is your CSR reporting hurting investment?
Research shows the design of your corporate sustainability and responsibility reports may be pushing investors away. Read More
Solar securitization tackles tax equity challenges
The solar asset class faces unique hurdles. Here’s how SolarCity and other developers are mitigating investment risks and finding alternative financing. Read More
How Costa Rica has been unlocking the value of its rainforest
Payment for Environmental Services, a government-led initiative, has enabled the country to double the size of its forests while tripling its GDP per capita in the last 25 years. Read More
The Role of Sustainability in Enterprise Risk Management
ERM and sustainability are quickly becoming top priorities for corporate boards. Incorporating sustainability issues and ERM into a company's overall business strategy promotes faster growth and reduces risk—benefiting the company and its stakeholders. This free white paper, The Role of Sustainability in Enterprise Risk Management, explains the benefits of developing a business strategy that focuses on these two principles. Read More
Energy Project Financing Cheat Sheet
We've updated our popular efficiency project finance cheat sheet to include the latest innovations in efficiency finance. Efficiency Performance Leases, Shared Savings Agreements, Commercial loans, PACE, ESAs, PPAs, and more… This cheat sheet explains the various types of financing vehicles available on the market and maps them to the best fit for different sized efficiency and/or distributed generation projects. Use this handy cheat sheet as a reference when discussing financing options for efficiency projects with your customer Read More
How a risk-screening tool can set up solar for success
Targeted towards mid-market commercial projects, it's designed to help attract sufficient debt financing. Read More
