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Bringing Back Clean Air
With the promise of vaccines curtailing the spread of COVID, states and economies are beginning to open up again, and we find ourselves getting back not only the good but also some of the negative aspects of pre-pandemic life. Businesses are powering back up, and cars and trucks are roaring…
Climate-Aligned Finance 101: What Is It, and Why Should You Care?
Last month’s Leaders Summit on Climate brought a renewed sense of hope and a wave of climate commitments from corporations, financial institutions, and governments. Those commitments are a great starting point, but to move forward in the same direction, we need a framing mechanism to think about our roles…
Earth Day for a Decade
As we enter the decisive decade for the climate crisis, every effort to reduce emissions matters. That is why on this Earth Day 2021 we are calling for every day to be a day of action, for the next decade and beyond. We know that emissions must be reduced 50%…
Four Questions CEOs Must Answer This Year to Achieve Net Zero
During this decisive decade for the climate crisis, all CEOs must act with urgency to align their business with net-zero targets. As leaders of organizations with significant impact on emissions, CEOs have a particular responsibility to ensure rapid progress towards net zero. Those that fail to act will find themselves…
How to Make Finance Cheaper, More Accessible for EVs in India
Finance as a Barrier to EV Adoption If you are looking to buy an electric vehicle (EV) for your business or personal use, you may be surprised to find that the interest rate on the loan for the EV will likely be higher than a comparable diesel- or petrol-powered vehicle.