Brendan, Author at Net Impact

Sustainable Finance

Come and hear from leading sustainable finance experts about their exciting work in international climate change projects, sustainable banking and Socially Responsible Investing.

Sustainable finance is topical right now. In the aftermath of the global financial crises, everyone seems to be trying to make finance more sustainable. But what are the upcoming trends and initiatives out there that really stand to make a difference?

An essential event for aspiring and existing sustainability professionals!

Scott McGregor – CEO, Camco

offers an overview on the international sustainable finance market, drawing on its global clean energy projects in […]

By Brendan|May 16th, 2012|Events, Finance & Investment, Upcoming Events| Comments

Outcomes of our New Year’s Social and ‘Hot Topics for 2012′

Our January 2012 social event was held at a nice old pub on Marylebone High Street where we focused on networking, discussion of hot topics in sustainability, and a sustainability focused pub quiz. We were glad to see new faces at the event, and the usual mixture of interesting, passionate Net Impact attendees made this night most enjoyable.

Congratulations to the quiz winner Connie Low!!

Our ‘hot topics’ break-out discussions, covered the following topics:

Climate Change: Is it a Personal, Political, or Private Responsibility?

There was much debate on our group about who needs to take responsibility for dealing with climate change. Several people […]

By Brendan|January 18th, 2012|General, Past Events, Personal & Professional Development, Strategy| Comments

Sustainable ICT – A Bird’s Eye View

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is all pervading in our lives as the basis for modern day communication. It consumes copious amounts of fossil fuel energy whilst on the other hand offering enormous potential to encourage and facilitate sustainable development.

It is therefore no surprise that there are a range of fascinating innovations occurring within the area of sustainable ICT. Come and find out the latest on what is happening in this fast moving sector on Wednesday 14 September 2011.

The discussion will be led by industry leaders from both the private and public sectors:

Neil Harris, Head of Sustainability, Cisco
Stuart Neumann, a Senior Manager at Verdantix
Rob Jones, Client Manager […]

By Brendan|September 14th, 2011|Marketing & Communication, Policy & Advocacy, Strategy, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

The Path to 2050 and the Joint Roles of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

The UK Government has just increased its carbon reduction goal from 34 per cent by 2020 to 50 per cent by 2025. The announcement makes the UK the first country in the world to have declared a ‘legally binding’ target on greenhouse gas emissions beyond 2020.

Just last year though, Cambridge Econometrics predicted that the UK will miss the lower target unless the new coalition government implements strong policies promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency, a view that is echoed by the National Audit Office.

What is more, the UK missed its 2010 renewable energy target, producing 6.5 per cent rather […]

By Brendan|August 16th, 2011|Environment, General, Policy & Advocacy| Comments