ESG means different things to different people. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a well-intended idea that started circulating in 2004, with lofty aspirations of making capitalism work better and dealing with threats of climate change. […]
Acta Non Verba Farm via California Academy of Sciences How can SSV exert its expertise, experience, and influence to promote environmentally friendly, sustainable, livable, and workable new construction in the Bay Area? Answering this question is at the core of our developing project, Regenerative Communities. We see an opportunity to inform and educate Bay Area […]
“The Dome of California’s Capitol” by Walter Parenteau is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. This is the busy season for legislation and rulemaking. Here’s a review of what SSV has been up to on a number of fronts. Here are excerpts from our letters. The Securities and Exchange Commision Subject: Proposed Rule [Release No. 33-11402; […]
Imagine an investment manager responsible for preserving and growing your retirement savings trying to make sound investment decisions blindfolded. Without robust corporate disclosure reporting (in annual reports and 10-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission) of potential risks to companies’ financial results and business models, investors would be flying blind. Similarly, corporate boards responsible […]
A Call to Action: Energy Transformation, not just Transition, is needed NOW! […]
Imagine a world, much like ours, burdened with a toxic legacy. Underground plumes of a ‘rocket science/chip fab’ past haunt the groundwater present. In this world, some smart researchers figure out how to employ trees as “solar-powered pumps” that draw contaminants up through its roots and naturally break the compounds down into harmless components. They […]
In the face of climate change, all of us make numerous daily choices that collectively influence the sustainability of humanity and the planet. It all starts with awareness. Pause and reflect on your daily actions. How do they impact the world? Are there changes that you could make that would better serve people and the […]
Sustainable Silicon Valley is partnering with the national Smart Surfaces Coalition to help cities make “smart” surface decisions by demonstrating the value of common sense solutions that manage the sun and rain. By using Smart Surfaces where appropriate, cities around the world can reduce extreme summer heat by several degrees, stem flooding, combat climate change, […]
Photo: SiteLab Urban Studio SSV’s steadfast vision of a healthy, equitable and clean energy Bay Area, with specialized focus areas of Water, Air Quality, Mobility and Decarbonization, also includes advocating for sustainable communities and increased civic engagement. SSV is partnering/collaborating with the San Jose State University Sbona Honors Program to create a sustainable community development […]
Tru-Earth Laundry Strips Want to do good for people and the planet while washing your clothes? SSV Sustainable Life partner, TruEarth’s eco friendly laundry strips provide a convenient, plastic free, powerful yet less toxic way to clean your clothes than conventional laundry detergents from the supermarket, at a comparable cost. In addition, TruEarth donates a […]