Topic: business

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the British Embassy are launching a two year partnership to measure corporate and farm-level emissions in Brazil. Agricultural emissions account for nearly 20 percent of Brazil’s emissions, with agricultural production on the rise.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) will host a series of panel discussions, featuring leaders in business, government and civil society, that will focus on how businesses can advance low-carbon and climate goals in the context of Rio+20.

O novo relatório apresenta políticas-chave e constrói os alicerces para aumentar a prosperidade, reduzir a pobreza e apoiar a sustentabilidade ambiental.

New Report Presents Key Policies and Building Blocks to Unlock Prosperity, Reduce Poverty and Support Environmental Sustainability

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Dinner recognizes philanthropist Mayor Michael Bloomberg; honors Stephen Ross and Jonathan Lash;

Raises more than $1 million to support organization’s mission

The World Resources Institute is celebrating its 30th Anniversary tonight with the “Courage to Lead” dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. At the dinner, WRI will recognize the contributions of its special guest, philanthropist and Mayor Michael Bloomberg; and honor Stephen Ross, chairman, CEO and founder of Related Companies; and Jonathan Lash, president of Hampshire College and WRI’s former president.

As leaders in government, business and civil society prepare to head to Rio de Janeiro for the UN Sustainable Development Summit, known as Rio+20, experts from the World Resources Institute will host a press call to discuss issues and expectations for the meeting.

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The Greenhouse Gas Protocol launched two new standards today in New Delhi, India, to empower businesses to better measure, manage, and report their greenhouse gas emissions.

World Bank Economist and Special Envoy for Climate Change to Lead Global Institute Known for Excellence and Impact