We are seeking a mission-driven person, whose values include protecting natural resources and raising the quality of life for all. About Greenleaf Advisors and Greenleaf Communities: Greenleaf Advisors is a consulting and transaction-services firm building sustainable enterprises and serving communities by engaging the intersection of capital, business, science and policy. Greenleaf Communities is a nonprofit […]
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Brian Richter on “Saving the Great Salt Lake by Rebalancing Its Water Budget”
The shrinking Great Salt Lake starkly highlights the water crisis confronting the western United States. Overconsumption of irrigation water—primarily for cattle feed—coupled with climate change, is draining crucial lakes and rivers, threatening public health, economies, and ecosystems. Sustainable Waters President and Greenleaf board member Brian Richter and his team have published a new study exploring […]
Continue reading2024 in Review: Greenleaf is advancing sustainable solutions for climate and natural resources.
There has never been a more urgent time to confront the interconnected threats of climate change, water scarcity, and unsustainable land use that jeopardize life on Earth. We must act now to chart a more favorable course than the one we are on, implementing practices and policies that mitigate risks and help us adapt to […]
Continue readingJoin us November 7th for a panel discussion on Sustainability for Future Generations
Climate change poses a major risk to the economy but the financial sector can provide solutions and innovation along with policy frameworks. We invite you to join us virtually on Thursday, November 7th from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm CT / 16.30-18.00 UK for Sustainability for Future Generations as part of our series on Sustainable Wealth Management and Finance hosted by […]
Continue readingSharing Solutions to Climate Change, Energy, Water and Natural Resources during Earth Week
We again find ourselves in the midst of what is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, we remain focused on addressing climate change with strategic solutions for the global transition towards a thriving and sustainable world. The Center of Urban and Rural Environmental Sustainability (CURES) at the University of Illinois hosted the Center for Urban & Rural Environmental Sustainability […]
Continue readingBlacks in Green hosts Justice Comes of Age launch event for the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC)
Greenleaf is honored to work with Blacks in Green, a West Woodlawn-based nonprofit organization that is pioneering environmental economic development for the benefit of Black America. Blacks in Green leads the Sustainable Square Mile and the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) in EPA Region 5 to help disadvantaged communities and organizations build […]
Continue readingJohn Andersen and Don Wuebbles present Solutions to Climate Change and Water Resource Challenges – at Home and Around the World
John Andersen, President of Greenleaf Advisors and Communities, and Dr. Don Wuebbles, Earth Knowledge’s Director of Climate Science, presented Solutions to Climate Change and Water Resources Challenges – at Home and Around the World in Lake Forest, Illinois on October 9. Climate is a primary driver of ecosystem formation and is changing rapidly due to […]
Continue readingDPI receives $5M National Science Foundation award to establish Global Center for clean energy and equitable transportation solutions
The Discovery Partners Institute, part of the University of Illinois System, has been awarded $5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) simultaneous to a £5 million grant by the UK Research and Innovation Engineering and Physical Sciences Council to the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom to establish the NSF-led Global Center for […]
Continue readingGreenleaf welcomes Patrick Hunt to Board of Directors
We welcome Patrick Hunt to the Board of Directors. Mr. Hunt joined Westminster Capital as Chief Financial Officer in January 2012 and promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2013. Prior to joining Westminster, he was Managing Principal of Newport Advisors, a real estate advisory services firm that he founded. Mr. Hunt has […]
Continue readingBlacks in Green (BIG) + Partners win historic EPA Region 5 Technical Assistance Center grant!
Greenleaf Advisors and Greenleaf Communities congratulate Blacks in Green (BIG) + Partners for being selected by the US EPA to serve as an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) in Region 5. This is a historic win for frontline and community-based organizations, honoring their on-the-ground leadership and expertise. The coalition will bring $10M in […]
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