We invite you to join us on Thursday, November 10th from 12 pm – 5 pm at the annual Sustainable Wealth Management Conference: Transitions hosted at Northern Trust in Chicago. This conference will focus on navigating climate risk plus other ESG priorities when creating sustainable value. Bob Litterman (Chairman of the Risk Committee & founding […]
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Greenleaf celebrates Earth Day and recommits to advancing solutions that Restore our Earth
On Earth Day, we recommit to advancing solutions that will Restore our Earth, including attendance to a rapidly changing climate that governs the ecosystems which support life. The interconnections between natural systems are profound; the healthy soils that produce nutrient-rich crops also filter freshwater resources and purify the air. Healing these systems for a healthy world requires a whole of society approach with policies that are informed by sound science and support sustainable practices.
Continue readingGender equality is key to solving our environmental challenges
Greenleaf is committed to effective and inclusive solutions for a healthy and sustainable world, and we recognize women and girls are disproportionately impacted by environmental stressors, including climate change. Women are over-represented among the world’s poor and are often more dependent on threatened natural resources. They continue to face significant barriers to accessing land, financial […]
Continue readingProtecting Land, Water, and Atmospheric Resources
On August 30th, John Andersen presented with Greenleaf board members, Dr. Don Wuebbles of the University of Illinois and Dr. Sabina Shaikh of the University of Chicago, in Lake Forest on “Protecting Land, Water, and Atmospheric Resources for Human Health.”
Continue readingGreenleaf Advisors and Greenleaf Communities November Newsletter
The Greenleaf team brings together people to deliver sustainable solutions for the productive use of land, water, material and energy resources that sustain us all.
Continue readingCongratulations to Pfingsten for Closing $382 Million Fund V
Congratulations to Pfingsten which recently closed its $382 Million Fund V to invest in middle market companies and “build value through operational improvements, professional management practices, global capabilities (through representative offices in China and India) and profitable business growth.” Founder and Senior Managing Director, Thomas S. Bagley is a member of the Greenleaf Board. Shannon […]
Continue readingInnovation Drives Sustainable Solutions
Turn on an electronic switch, and a myriad of services flows our way – increasingly from sustainable energy sources that are being delivered to us in intelligent fashion – just ask our colleagues at Intelligent Generation or GreenCity Power who deliver clean affordable power to customers as profiled below.
Continue readingClimbing with the President toward a Better Environment for Good Business
The President’s trip this week to Alaska has elevated the discussion on the need for energy solutions in the face of climate change and glacial melting.
Continue readingGreenleaf Board Members & Partners on their history with land
Sub Omnibus Terra – That is Latin for ‘under all is the land.’ It was the motto at LaSalle Partners’ Land Group where Greenleaf founder, John Andersen, worked with Greenleaf Board Member Kurt Little. This year on July 22nd, Kurt completed 30 years of service at this global real estate services firm now known as JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle).
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