Author: Nick
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How Green Banks Are Making Climate Finance Affordable When Federal Funds Retreat
As local governments are acclimating to the likely federal funding pullbacks, especially for climate action, local government leaders are searching for new innovative ways to build resilient, sustainable communities. Two innovative approaches to fund climate mitigation and resilience are “blended finance” and public private partnerships (PPP). “Blended Finance” typically combines zero-payback grants or loans of Read more
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How did it take me 4 years to finally become a Climate First Bank client?
How did it take me 4 years to finally become a Climate First Bank client? Well I’m finally here. The climate-focused bank has been on my radar since I heard Chris Castro speak at the UNC CleanTech Summit in Spring 2023, but parenting, work, and life got in the way. Here is why I joined: Read more
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How local governments are financing climate action without federal funding
(Originally Published on Impact Alpha) The need for climate action is becoming impossible to ignore as the frequency and severity of natural disasters accelerates. A global goal to keep global temperature rise under 1.5 degrees Celsius (+2.7°F) is already unrealistic given emission trajectories, and even a 2°C (+3.6°F) goal is increasingly unattainable. Large corporate emitters Read more
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Employee Satisfaction, Engagement & Sustainable 401(k) Options
We have known for a long time that engaged, dedicated employees are more likely to work harder, smarter, faster, and more diligently. But how do we cultivate a work culture that supports employee satisfactions and engagement? One easy way is to support them financially. Having a reasonable employee to CEO pay can go a long Read more