Greenleaf Advisors LLC and Greenleaf Communities NFP advance a healthy and sustainable world, applying multi-disciplinary science to policy and practices to address climate change, environmental justice, energy, sustainable land use, and freshwater resources. In 2023 with our partners, we accelerated the transition to a more sustainable world, with the imperative to address climate change central to our work. […]
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Let the sun shine – Celebrating the Winter Solstice
On the Winter Solstice, Earth stands still, pausing, shifting, moving toward days filled with light. We, too, pause to reflect, and move fervently toward a more sustainable world, giving thanks to those whose work stewards earth’s resources for all. Let us continue on our sustainable path, taking purposeful steps, respecting each other, sharing knowledge, stewarding […]
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 readingAdvancing Climate and Emissions Data for a Healthy World
As the world grapples with the intensifying effects of climate change, meaningful measurement and reporting are imperative to meeting climate goals and managing risk. Greenleaf is supporting the efforts of proven, innovative technologies to accelerate the efficacy of climate data in forecasting, reporting, and mitigating the effects of climate change, including: The Open Footprint Forum (OFP Forum) […]
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 readingGive Us Hope – Winter Update
The effects of climate change are being experienced worldwide and existing efforts and pledges are insufficient to address the challenge. Our children and grandchildren will be harmed and many people around the world will experience unprecedented devastation. Continuing to go down this collision course as warned by the Secretary General of the UN is unacceptable. […]
Continue readingJoin us on November 10th for Transitions: A Sustainable Wealth Management Conference
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 partner at […]
Continue readingAlign like the Planets – Summer Solstice
I rose early this morning to planetary alignment in the southeastern sky and stayed out to watch a solstice sun rise out of Lake Michigan to brighten our world. It gave me pause; time for reflection on the sustenance Earth affords us and all of life, and to recommit to stewardship of those resources. Greenleaf […]
Continue readingInvesting in Our Planet: Earth Day 2022
This year’s Earth Day theme – Invest in Our Planet – calls for bold action; broad innovation; and equitable implementation; which Greenleaf advances through sustainable investment forums, global climate policy, nature-based solutions, renewable energy, and green initiatives in underserved communities. Sustainable Financial Investments: The annual Sustainable Investment Conference returns to Chicago this year on November […]
Continue readingDon Wuebbles presents on Climate Change and the North Shore
On Wednesday, January 12th, Dr. Don Wuebbles presented climate change impacts and adaptation + mitigation strategies with support from Dr. Francine van den Brandeler and John Andersen. Watch a recording of the presentation here. Supplemental materials on climate science, policy, and adaptation and mitigation solutions can be found here. What does climate change mean for the […]
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