Climate Change :: GBIG Insight

Green Buildings Critical to 1.5-Degree Future

By Liz Beardsley on 28 Sep 2016 • 4 minute read

Optimism for climate action ruled at two recent events - the American Climate Leadership Summit and Climate Week in NYC. These notable gatherings reflect the increased momentum supporting successful implementation of the landmark Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the …

The Day After COP21: No-Regret Strategies for Institutional Investors

By Chris Pyke, PhD on 02 Dec 2015 • 2 minute read

Three days into COP21, we can begin to see the broad contours of a global agreement to address the challenges of climate change through reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and preparation for changing climatic conditions. Momentum is building, but details are not yet …

We Are All Leaders in Our Clean Energy Future

By Sue Hall on 14 Oct 2015 • 5 minute read

So why does Portland Mayor Charlie Hales believe that student leaders with #CleanEnergyU can now stand alongside the Pope and President Obama in order to deliver us a clean energy future? Like these leaders, Mayor Hales believes that a clean energy future needs to be …

The Moral Ark of the Universe: The Pope, Paris and Power

By Sue Hall on 07 Oct 2015 • 5 minute read

Where does the arc of the clean energy universe bend? Towards justice or chaos? In the light of Pope Francis’ call to “to build an ark of the earth in order to bend the arc of the universe towards justice,” Eban Goodstein argues that, because “between chaos a …

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Securing the Paris Dividend

By Sue Hall on 06 Oct 2015 • 9 minute read

For nearly 20 years, Mark Kenber, CEO at The Climate Group, has been pursuing his own clean energy vision: to engage business and policy leaders to commit to the clean energy revolution. And, as the international Paris Summit approaches this December, Mark believes that …

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Is the Low-Carbon Economy a Business Opportunity, Moral Mandate, or Both?

By Christopher Wedding, PhD on 13 May 2015 • 2 minute read

An increasing number of corporations, financial institutions, and foundations are making headlines with bold initiatives focused on mitigating climate change via real estate and infrastructure investments. Is this just about doing the right thing? We at g-bit (green bu …

The Tipping Point for Climate Action: Revolutionary Optimism?

By Sue Hall on 15 Apr 2015 • 10 minute read

For 25 years, Mark Kenber, CEO at the Climate Group, has been pursuing his own clean energy vision: to engage business and policy leaders to commit to the clean energy revolution. And, as the international Paris Summit approaches this fall, Mark believes we face a promi …

NWF Report: Green Works for Climate Resilience

By Kara E. Reeve on 06 Aug 2014 • 2 minute read

Cities are already experiencing the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise, drought, and extreme weather. With more than half of the people in the world living in urban areas, the global population will become more vulnerable to these impacts in coming decade …

ECW Study Identifies Strategies for Adapting Buildings to Climate Change

By Marge Anderson on 16 Apr 2014 • 2 minute read

The potential to curb greenhouse gas emissions by reducing energy use in the built environment is substantial. But is mitigation enough to expect of our building design when we can also design for resilience? A new study uses climate data and energy modeling to estimate …

The Australian Green Star Impact Model

By Afroz Algiers on 12 Dec 2013 • 2 minute read

Over the years, the green building movement has grown rapidly on the strength of its good intent. While receiving a conceptual buy in from a large customer base, it has been a challenge to quantify the actual impact. This is partly owing to the calculation being subject …

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