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Are corporate climate commitments delivering real emissions reductions? In this #ClimateRising bonus episode from HLS’s #CleanLaw, Jody Freeman, Mike Toffel & Joe Aldy discuss a new database tracking 25 yrs of climate targets across the Russell 3000: play.megaphone.fm/adn8ylcvqn…
Nat Keohane joins Climate Rising & CleanLaw to discuss permitting reform, AI-driven electricity demand, transmission, and why he is optimistic about a bipartisan climate policy solution.
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Can sustainability labels change what consumers buy? Amazon’s Justine Mahler and Cameron Westfall discuss Climate Pledge Friendly, third-party certification, consumer trust—and research showing a sales lift for participating products.
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@MikeToffel @amazon
Three companies. Three climate storytelling strategies. New Belgium. Allbirds. Microsoft.
A special Climate Rising episode on how companies communicate climate action.
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@MikeToffel @newbelgium @AdamKFetcher @Allbirds @lucasjoppa @Microsoft
Carbon labels started as measurement tools.
Now they’re shaping how consumers shop.
But credibility depends on verification, not claims.
#Climate #Sustainability #CarbonFootprint #ClimateCommunication
@MikeToffel @thecarbontrust
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People don’t respond to “climate crisis.” They respond to what affects their lives. This episode explains why messaging—not science—is the bottleneck. Listen: play.megaphone.fm/tchvb-iitk…
@PE_Coalition
@MikeToffel
Who people trust can determine whether a clean energy project gets built. In this episode of Climate Rising hosted by @MikeToffel, @LQusba3921 of @goodpowerhq explains how messaging, trusted messengers, & community engagement shape the energy transition: play.megaphone.fm/7r3eezt5tz…
The 2020 California wildfire season erased 2 decades of emissions progress. @rainindustries CEO Max Brodie explains why wildfire prevention may be one of the most important climate technologies.
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#ClimateTech #Wildfire #AI
@MikeToffel @johnmulliken
AI’s footprint is growing — but so is its potential to accelerate climate solutions. @HarvardHBS research shows how AI can shift workloads to clean energy, optimize food systems, speed decarbonization, and push leaders toward climate‑positive innovation: library.hbs.edu/working-know…
AI will increase energy demand. But it may also unlock massive efficiency gains. IBM CSO Christina Shim explains why intentional AI deployment matters.
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Geothermal energy isn’t scarce—it’s hard to find. New data science tools are changing that.
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#Geothermal #ClimateTech #EnergyTransition
@MikeToffel @johnmulliken
AI is transforming climate solutions—but not where you expect.
@bcgx_ @MikeToffel @johnmulliken @harvardHBS
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#AI #ClimateTech #Innovation
40% of flood damage happens outside mapped flood zones.
Climate risk is being repriced fast.
@MikeToffel @johnmulliken @edward_j_kearns
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#ClimateRisk #RealEstate #ClimateAction
Patagonia moved from jackets to food—because agriculture drives climate, water, and biodiversity outcomes. Can regenerative organic change the system?
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#RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFood #ClimateStrategy #FoodSystems #Sustainability
Raw materials drive most of fashion’s emissions. VF Corp is tackling this through regenerative cotton, rubber, and wool—but scaling remains hard without clear standards.
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Regenerative agriculture isn’t a checklist - it’s a toolbox. Agreena CEO Simon Haldrup explains how data and carbon markets help farmers transition at scale.
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How do you finance soil health?
Indigo Ag’s A.J. Kumar explains how microbial products, carbon credits, and AI are scaling regenerative ag. 🎧 Listen now: play.megaphone.fm/4pwc7j6ttj…
#CarbonMarkets #RegenerativeAg #ClimateTech
The 2025 BEI Annual Report is here, marking a decade and a half of mobilizing business leaders for the planet.
🚀 50% of HBS MBAs interested in climate
🎙️ New faculty research & insights
🤝 An alumni network scaling solutions
Read the full report: hbs.edu/environment/Document…
Regenerative agriculture often pays off in bad years—not average ones.
That’s why adoption is hard. McKinsey’s Tom Brennan explains the paradox in Part 2 of this Climate Rising episode.
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How do the mega-topics of AI and Climate Change merge? Can AI be a net beneficial tool to accelerate and scale climate adaptation and mitigation measures? These are questions that MBA students explored in the recent 4-day elective course @harvardhbs: hbs.edu/news/articles/Pages/…
