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23 November 2016
About 2.5 billion people around the world lack access to water, sanitation, and hygiene. Offering people with a safe, hygienic, ergonomic, and economical comfort station, EcoLoo is a sustainable toilet that employs biotechnology and special enzyme to treat human waste and minimize the use of water.
23 November 2016
ADB’s Green Bond Framework defines eligible projects to support developing member countries seeking to adapt to and mitigate the consequences of climate change. The Green Bond portfolio of ADB specifically targets projects that promote the transition to low-carbon and climate-resilient growth.
23 November 2016
Tata Group is committed to embedding sustainability in its business strategies. The company subscribes to the philosophy of circular economy, applies the Natural Capital Protocol to assess and value the impact of natural capital on its operations, and supports green initiatives.
23 November 2016
Mobilization of capital markets is essential to facilitate and contribute to the financing of large-scale investments geared towards a 2°C world. In the case of HSBC, the proceeds of each green bond it issues are used to finance eligible businesses and projects that share its commitment to…
23 November 2016
Consumer demand and purchasing power impacts whether or not niche green businesses and technologies become mainstream. This session features case studies and experiences that shed some light on how to move green businesses from niche to mainstream, and to see an economy where more businesses and…
23 November 2016
Natural capital, defined as a stock of natural resources and ecosystems, is facing extreme threats throughout the world. Apart from stock loss, private sector participation in natural capital investment is limited in most countries. This session discusses current business trends in natural capital…
23 November 2016
Green bonds are debt-financing instruments aiming to connect private sector funding with projects that provide positive environmental benefits. This session examines how international discussions are shaping green bonds; reviews the measures and options to help scale up green bond investment in the…
23 November 2016
Developed by governments, manufacturers, and third-company organizations, ecolabeling is a voluntary approach to environmental certification practiced around the world. An ecolabel identifies a product that meets a wide range of environmental performance criteria or standards.
23 November 2016
New York City’s drinking water supply system is one of the largest unfiltered water supply in the world. United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Douglas Pabst explains why it is cheaper to protect the water at the source than to treat it afterwards.
23 November 2016
By providing an internationally recognized global certification scheme, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) ensures responsible management of the world’s forests. Learn about the two types of certification that allows FSC to maintain its system credibility through an unbroken supply chain.