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Harvard Management Company, who manages Harvard University's endowment (the largest academic endowment in the world), featured Rho Impact in its 2024 Climate Report! Featured alongside our friends at Breakthrough Energy , our collaboration with Eclipse and Prime Coalition was identified as a leading climate framework and "also informed HMC’s views regarding the type of forward-looking analysis for managing a net zero portfolio." The small but mighty team at Rho Impact is honored and humbled to be recognized by Harvard Management Company as a leader in the emerging field of impact forecasting and measurement. Rho Impact. You bring your WHY. We'll bring everything else. #climaterisk #netzero #emissionreduction #impactmeasurement #esg #climatedata #justtransition #esgdisclosure #climateriskmanagement #sharedvaluecreation #impacteconomy

🌍 At the groundbreaking ClimaTech2024, Governor Maura Healey articulated a vision that captivated all present: "It's an incredible ecosystem, if we just give it a little bit of love, a little bit of nourishment... 12 to 1 return on investment is huge, and I think it's game-changing, not just for Massachusetts but for the planet." Her words echo the conference's collective ambition and Massachusetts' pivotal role in the global climate response. 🚀 Conference Insights: ▶ Strategic Investment: The support to invest $1 billion in climate technology underscores our drive towards significant innovation and economic growth. ▶Collaborative Framework: Emphasizing "Team Massachusetts", a united effort of public, private, and academic sectors, showcasing the state's collaborative spirit to solve global challenges. ▶Communication and Scale: The essential dialogue between scientists and policymakers and the challenges of technology transition at scale. ▶Support for Youth: Addressing climate anxiety among younger generations and fostering an environment that encourages proactive engagement in climate solutions. ▶Comprehensive Impact: Discussing the full economy impact on sectors like agriculture affected by rising temperatures globally, illustrating the interconnectedness of our climate strategies. Secretary Yvonne Hao added, "We’re really excited to get a bill passed before the end of the cycle, and this conference actually is a really great way to highlight so much of the great work done and also for us to tell the story of how we lead and to be the global hub for the industry, just like we are with life sciences.” As Massachusetts strides forward, fueled by innovative leadership and comprehensive strategies, we stand ready to tackle the world's most pressing climate issues, transforming global challenges into sustainable opportunities. Let's continue to push the boundaries and lead by example. Read more about Gov. Healey's remarks here: Healey on ClimaTech #ClimaTech2024 #Sustainability #Innovation #TeamMassachusetts #ClimateAction #SGI

Mike Toffel and George Serafeim are faculty co-chairs of our Unlocking Growth with Climate Change Innovation program. Though some of our other programs incorporate climate considerations, this is the first #HBS program entirely focused on the impacts and opportunities emerging in the era of #climatechange. Read more to hear faculty thoughts on why this program is needed, who should attend, and how executives will benefit. https://bit.ly/3Rvp6GE #ExEdHBS

🌍 Can 'political technologies' help to solve climate change? Explore some of the ideas in Professor Tom Hale’s new book, 'Long Problems', featured in The New York Times - a must-read for those working in sustainability. 📈 Significance for policy makers and business leaders: Engaging with Tom Hale's insights encourages the cultivation of more robust and flexible institutions. This is vital for integrating sustainability deeply within our strategic planning and operational frameworks.  🌱 A call to innovate governance: 'Long Problems' is a must-read for those eager to understand how political frameworks can be retooled to effectively tackle the persistent challenges of climate change. 🔗 Read the full review: https://ow.ly/N6YE50RgVgR #ClimateChange #Sustainability #PublicPolicy #Innovation #FutureLeadership

It’s SF Climate Week, and the Bay Area is abuzz with business opportunities and innovative technologies looking to create a healthier planet with reduced greenhouse gas pollution (GHGs). I had a fantastic time returning to the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. I kicked off my climate week by guest teaching three sections of the school’s foundation climate business course, Climate Change and Business Strategy, taught by the incomparable Andrew Isaacs. We discussed sustainability in the Consumer Electronics, Financial Services, and Media industries with fantastic interactions with a set of truly engaged and climate innovation-focused graduate students. #BerkeleyHaasClimateBiz #SFClimateWeek #GreenBusinessOpportunities #SustainableTech #EcoInnovation #ConsumerElectronicsSustainability #ClimateStrategyEducation #GHGReduction #ClimateChangeLeadership #SustainableFinance #MediaForClimate #GraduateClimateAction #InnovativeClimateSolutions #BusinessStrategiesForChange #ClimateFocusedStudents Consumer Technology Association Sustain SoCal Pebble Volvo Group

In a little more than a month, we're hosting the sixth annual Climate, Business, and Innovation Summit at Stanford University Graduate School of Business! I'm helping to organize this year's Summit on March 6 -- if you're interested in joining us as a speaker, recruiting students to join your organization, or attending to hear from some of the brightest minds in the worlds of business, technology, and policy, please reach out. Katie Dickinson Ignacio (Nacho) Sabaté Andrea Madero Bennett Johnson Bharti Singhla Brendan Kim Ryan Bayne #climate #climatetechsummit #climatefinance

“The U.S. National Science Foundation announced today that Arizona State University will lead a multi-institutional enterprise to confront the climate challenges facing the desert Southwest and spur economic development in the region. The effects of climate change are acutely evident in the American Southwest, from the desertification of Utah’s Great Salt Lake to record-breaking extreme heat in Arizona and a dwindling supply of Colorado River water reaching Nevada.” #asuglobalfutures

How will our planet accommodate the mobility needs of 8 billion people?How to provide ‘freedom of mobility’ for people and the goods and services? We are all concerned by this question isn't it? Before joining the movement, join the debate on April 3 at 2.30 pm CET https://lnkd.in/e_M7vqDt

🌎 Net Zero Speaks: The Power of Small Steps in Climate Action 🌱 Planet Classroom's latest episode, featuring Dr. Ash Pachauri, highlights how small, #collectiveactions can make a big #impact on #climatechange. Dr. Pachauri emphasizes the importance of #empowering #youth through organizations like The POP (Protect Our Planet) Movement, while showcasing #successful projects such as POP Germany or Resilience 2020. His message? Every #individual has the #power to contribute to a more #sustainablefuture, and it's the combination of these efforts that drives #significantchange. 📝 Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/g7KY2wcr 📺 Watch the full Net Zero episode here: https://lnkd.in/gtMZytwz 📘 Get the book "Small Steps, Big Impact: A Simple Guide to Individual Action and Collective Impact to Tackle Climate Change" here: https://mybook.to/mk5m3 📗 Get the book "Simple Steps to Sustainability: A Workbook to Guide Individual Climate Action" here: https://mybook.to/NE03RP #NetZero #POPMovement #PlanetClassroom #NetZeroSpeaks #ClimateEducation #ProtectOurPlanet #Sustainability #ClimateChangeAction #Youth4Climate #GreenEconomy #STEM #ClimateJustice #EcoSolutions #ClimateLeadership #Education #Books

The push toward #decarbonization is stronger than ever, with investor expectations, consumer demand, and new regulations making the shift to low-carbon solutions not just necessary, but also desireable. So, what’s really driving this? Take a look at some recent trends that are turning decarbonization into a top business priority and how they’re sparking #sustainable innovations. Thanks for your research and insights! ➡ Harvard Business Review & maslansky + partners: https://lnkd.in/e8nJTV-f ➡ NYU Stern School of Business: https://lnkd.in/ecT68-SB ➡ NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration: https://lnkd.in/ejZcFEAW). ➡ Munich Re: https://lnkd.in/eWiw8yEg ➡ Verisk via Bloomberg: https://lnkd.in/esdtMN4f ➡ Principles for Responsible Investment: https://lnkd.in/eunB5GnH #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateAction