Oorja Development Solutions: Financing and installing decentralized solar energy systems at the farm level
“Our work helps farmers increase crop yields, diversify production, reduce waste and mitigate carbon emissions and creates direct employment at the last mile. These services have the potential for adoption by India’s 30 million diesel-reliant farmers.” Clementine Chambon Clementine Chambon – Co-founder & CTO – Oorja Development Solutions 2022 WE Empower Finalist, Asia-Pacific Clementine Chambon […]
Sustainable Earth Energy Guide: Engage Middle and High School Students in Energy Education
Sustainable Earth’s Energy Guide In the education space, we know that teaching students about energy and the environment is essential in shaping their understanding of the world around them. But finding the right resources can be a challenge. That’s why we’re excited to introduce this comprehensive Energy Guide, designed specifically for middle and high school […]
RatedPower: Merging tech and engineering to bring a new name to renewable energy
“Women have other strengths, which can give another type of leadership. My partners and I are aware of the diversity of gender and race. The more different the experiences, the more value each profile brings and the easier it is to innovate.” Andrea Barber, CEO and Co-Founder of RatedPower, Spain Andrea Barber, 2022 WE Empower […]
Developing conservation considerations: 5 steps for siting renewable energy projects right
Key Takeaways Renewable energy and conservation have similar missions: to protect the climate for healthy people and thriving ecosystems. New renewable energy projects that neglect ecological impact will face financial, reputational, and project cancelation risks. Integrating environmental factors into renewable energy projects can result in a speedy approval process. Starting discussions around conservation impacts early […]
Inside the Fast Fashion Industry | Workers Rights and Conditions
Flipping the Switch to Clean Energy
Small Business, Big Impacts | Opportunities for Energy Transitions
Key Takeaways The Just Transition Small Businesses are saving money and fighting the climate crisis by making simple switches and taking advantage of existing incentives. New technologies, tax credits, affordable infrastructure and green programs are all a part of a new wave that is rewarding the businesses who are paying attention to their emissions and […]
Students delve into environmental justice issues affecting the Navajo Nation: Beyond the Grid documentary
One-third of the Navajo Nation, the largest Native reservation in the United States, does not have access to electricity. Without electricity, people in the Navajo Nation don’t have access to lighting, air conditioning, essential appliances like microwaves and refrigerators, or running water. This limits the people’s quality of life and the area’s economic growth. While […]
Reforming Industries to Foster Environmental Justice: How can business owners help?
When it comes to Environmental Justice, every business should be taking steps towards a better tomorrow, no matter the sector or scale. Change is coming and …
Beyond the Grid
10 Equity Resources that your Small Business Should Be Using
How do you build a business toolkit to fight social injustice? Environmental impacts affect people and society, and lack of governance can lead to negative social and environmental consequences. Low-income communities bear a disproportionate burden of environmental and social injustices that stem from historically intended and unintended actions. Small businesses in these communities are not […]
4 Companies Innovating In The Energy And HVAC Sector That Can Help Lower Your Carbon Footprint And Your Electricity Bill
Learn about companies innovating in the energy and HVAC fields to find out how you can save money and the planet.
Healthy and Sustainable Certified: WELL and Living Building Challenge Explained
Healthy and Sustainable Certified: WELL and Living Building Challenge Explained Key Takeaways: The WELL Building Standard and Living Building Challenge (LBC) extend beyond building efficiency and sustainability, taking into account health and well-being. WELL and LBC have expanded certification levels to allow for more points of entry. Many predict the philosophies guiding these two certifications […]
8 Strategies to Protect Your Business by Building A Climate Resilient Supply Chain
As the danger of climate change becomes more prevalent and intense, supply chains are especially vulnerable to systemic shocks. Here are eight strategies to help you mitigate your climate-related supply chain management risks.
Car Free Challenge
4 Successful Sustainable Travel Hacks + Bonus Sustainable Air Travel Guide
2.1% of all human-induced carbon emissions come from air travel. This isn’t ideal for those wishing to make more sustainable decisions, so how can we still be avid globetrotters while having a clear environmental conscience?
Circularity in 4 Minutes
Sustainable Explainable is a new explainer series that unpacks the commonly used terms in the sustainability world, like Circularity! In this video we introduce Circularity and will dive deeper in upcoming videos.
3 Ways remote working is helping our planet
As sustainability becomes more and more relevant and essential for employees, companies that want to stay competitive in the search for employees must have strategies and goals that tackle these challenges.
What is Climate Change?
Sustainable Explainable is a new explainer series that unpacks the commonly used terms in the sustainability world. In this video we break down the climate crisis.
Fighting climate change: methane to fishmeal
In terms of climate change Methane is not really our friend, but maybe it can be fish food? A recent study published in Nature Sustainability suggests that transforming this potent greenhouse gas into protein rich feed for farmed fish is a potential solution to reduce methane emissions and conserve wild fish populations.
Floating solar panels – saving energy and conserving resources
What are Floatovoltaics and can they lower energy bills while conserving resources? Floating solar panels sound great and all, but you might be wondering, how does this affect me?