Industry
How will the ‘Grand Bargain’ impact your small business?
by TIM CRONIN, July 3rd 2018 Quick Facts A new state law establishes a permanent sales-tax holiday, raises the minimum wage to $15/hour, and mandates paid-leave. Most provisions don’t go into effect until 2023. The compromise law was passed after last-ditch...
Two economic concepts every sustainability professional should know
BY VALENTINA PRADO, SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY ANALYST and PETER DUNN, MARKETING DIRECTOR for EARTHSHIFT GLOBAL This article was first published by GreenBiz on MAY 8th 2018 As sustainability scientists, we are faced on a daily basis with complex, multi-dimensional problems that challenge our...
Climate Engineering: From Science Fiction to Reality
BY JACKIE RYAN, JUNE 1, 2018 When you think about climate change solutions, you might picture sleek electric vehicles or rows of solar panels. Both of these examples reduce or even eliminate the need for fossil fuels because they can run...
Member Interview: Solisite
As part of our Member Engagement Guidebook outlines ways that member businesses can take targeted action on climate change through sustainability, political advocacy, and community building. Solisite chose to participate in a Member Interview, an engagement option that allows members...
10 Simple Ideas for Your Business this Earth Day
BY KRISTIN KELLEHER, APRIL 5th, 2018 Earth Day is just around the corner (April 22nd). Have you decided how your business will celebrate the occasion? Here are 10 simple ideas to help your business make a positive impact this Earth Day. Educate...
European Companies Demand More from Cap and Trade
In 2007, members of the European Union agreed to reduce carbon emissions by 20 percent by 2020 and by 40 percent by 2030, as compared to 1990 levels. Legislation to reach these targets followed in 2009 and the European Trading...
A New Strategy for Residential Solar in Massachusetts
by TIM CRONIN, MARCH 19th, 2018 During the first half of 2017, the state of solar in Massachusetts was bright. The Commonwealth was second only to California in the total number of solar units installed and two years prior, Massachusetts was...
Member Interview: Boston Solar
As part of our Member Engagement Guidebook outlines ways that member businesses can take targeted action on climate change through sustainability, political advocacy, and community building. Boston Solar chose to participate in a Member Interview, an engagement option that allows...
Recent Cannabis Regulations Take Energy Efficiency to a Higher Level
by SAM MILTON PRINCIPAL OF CLIMATE RESOURCES GROUP Ι MARCH, 7TH, 2018 At yesterday’s public meeting at the Massachusetts State House, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) agreed to include recommendations from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in their...