Helping Companies Become More Climate Resilient
- 24 APR 2024
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- Climate Rising
In this episode in our adaptation series, Peter Hall, Managing Director at Resonance
Impact Advisory, draws upon his experience in global engineering and professional
services firms to share how consulting and advisory companies can help their clients
assess their risks and take actions to become more resilient to climate change. He
walks through several adaptation frameworks and roadmaps recently developed by governments,
civil society, and private companies to help provide clarity and guidance on the steps
necessary for more resilient companies and societies. For notes and resources visit;
climaterising.org
In this episode in our adaptation series, Peter Hall, Managing Director at Resonance
Impact Advisory, draws upon his experience in global engineering and professional
services firms to share how consulting and advisory companies can help their clients
assess their risks and take actions to become more resilient to climate change. He
walks through several adaptation frameworks and roadmaps recently developed by governments,
civil society, and private companies to help provide clarity and guidance on the steps
necessary for more resilient companies and societies. For notes and resources visit;
climaterising.org
When Does Impact Investing Make the Biggest Impact?
Re: Shawn Cole, Leslie Jeng, Josh Lerner, Natalia Rigol & Benjamin (Ben) Roth
- 22 Apr 2024
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- HBS Working Knowledge
When It Comes to Climate Regulation, Energy Companies Take a More Nuanced View
Re: Jonas Meckling
- 18 Mar 2024
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- HBS Working Knowledge
How Could Harvard Decarbonize Its Supply Chain?
Re: Robert Kaplan & Shirley Lu
- 27 Feb 2024
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- Cold Call
Transforming a Region: Gothenburg’s path from Shipyards to E-Mobility
- MARCH 2024
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- Case
The case profiles the economic development of the Gothenburg region in Western Sweden, and the efforts of the regional economic development agency. During this period the region’s traditionally strong automotive cluster started to transform towards e-mobility technologies. The case discusses the role of Business Region Göteborg (BRG), the regional economic development agency, in this process. The case includes exhibits with some key facts about the regional economy, the institutions engaged in economic development in the region, and the structure of BRG.
Teaching Note: Transforming a Region: Gothenburg's path from Shipyards to E-Mobility
- MARCH 2024
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- Teaching Material
This TN provides guidance on how to leverage the case on Gothenburg's economic evolution and the role of the regional economic development agency in this process. Gothenburg is an old industrial city that has been hit by a number of deep shocks in its history. Its core automotive industry is now facing the transition to e-mobility. The region has so far done quite well, and its economy is performing strongly. BRG, the regional economic development agency, is looking at its role in supporting these dynamics, having limited financial resources but many relationships to build on.
Vineyard Wind Starts Spinning: Overcoming Onshore Challenges to Offshore Wind
- MARCH 2024
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- Case
To activate the first wind turbines in the ocean off Martha’s Vineyard eventually supplying clean energy to 400,000 households, Vineyard Wind’s leaders had to navigate the permitting process, numerous delays, and objections from stakeholders in three communities: the Vineyard and Nantucket islands near where power originated; Cape Cod where cables reached land and power stations; and mainland New Bedford where a new green industry was part of its economic development plan. Issues included marine mammals, birds, fishing grounds, sacred Indigenous People’s areas, views, beach disruption, worker training, and union jobs. Solutions included new technology, community investments, settlements with unions, community meetings, and relationships with government officials, but there were financial costs as well as delays. Significant as the first commercial-sized offshore wind farm in North America, Vineyard Wind I was co-owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, a financial fund, and Avangrid, an energy supplier and main venture operator. Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO, spent a great deal of time with government officials seeking support. How effective were the actions, and would they help the next projects achieve the goal of more clean energy for Massachusetts and New England?
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