The Role and Need for Philanthropy in Climate Action (Randall Kempner - The Aspen Institute) - Episode 73

04/15/24 • 8 min

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Philanthropic giving to climate related causes is woefully small. But charitable dollars have a really important role to play because of their flexibility and different motivations. They can catalyze investment in areas where private or governmental dollars can not.
In this episode, Paul sits with Randall Kempner, Senior Advisor to the Aspen Institute to discuss the role of philanthropic dollars in the capital stack, why foundations and donors have not contributed as much, yet, and what is needed to further catalyze this funding source.
For the extended version of the interview with Randall, please visit More Than Eight Minutes
And for further research:
Randall Kempner
The Aspen Institute's Energy & Environment Program
The Global Methane Hub
Much Alarm, Less Action: Foundations & Climate Change - The Center for Effective Philanthropy
Global Energy Alliance for People & Planet
Giving to Amplify Earth Action - World Economic Forum

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Decarbonizing Freight & Trucking (Mike Roeth - NACFE) - Episode 72

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Paul sits with Mike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) to discuss the current state of trucking and how that industry is decarbonizing. Although trucks only account for 5-10% of the vehicles on the road, they contribute up to a quarter of the transportation sector's greenhouse gas emissions.
But whereas challenges remain to fully decarbonize long haul, heavy duty trucking, Mike and Paul dig into the different use cases and opportunities that the industry has to electrify existing vehicles today.
If you want to hear the entirety of Paul's interview with Mike, visit More Than Eight Minutes.
For further reference:
Mike Roeth
North American Council for Freight Efficiency
Calstart - Medium and Heavy Duty EV Deployment: Data Collection

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Science Based Targets - Episode 74

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If there is a gold standard for setting corporate climate goals, it's a science based target. These commitments are a rigorous, methodical approach toward ensuring that we stay below the 2 degree warming threshold.
In today's episode, Paul explains the methodology used to determine science based targets and their net zero counterpart. And Paul touches upon the recent controversy that arose around when and how it is appropriate to use offsets against these targets.
For further reference:
Science Based Targets Initiative
Why is the SBTi advocating the Carbon Offsets Market?
Science Based Targets vs. Net Zero: what’s the difference? Why do they matter?
SBTi: Yes, companies can use carbon offsets to abate certain Scope 3 emissions

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