What if Toronto’s bankers, nurses, and social housing providers all agreed on the same pathway forward for the City? It’s difficult to imagine; working within an increasingly complex system, policy…
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Five principles for unlocking Ontario’s green bank success
When the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan landed last spring, a notable element was the commitment to establish an Ontario green bank to support deployment of low-carbon solutions. Since then,…
Seven heat pumps perfect for Ontario homes
Heat pumps, the unsung hero of the energy world, are mechanical devices that can harvest renewable thermal energy for space heating and cooling. They’ve been identified globally as a key…
Financing for energy efficiency retrofits a key Infrastructure Bank opportunity
Toronto, ON – The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) supports financing for energy efficiency retrofits as a key focus for the Canadian Infrastructure Bank (CIB). Buildings are a key source of greenhouse…
Financing the 21st century: How to follow the money in a low-carbon economy
In the lead up to the GLOBE Capital leadership summit, CEO Mike Gerbis reflects on the challenges and opportunities for investors in today’s low-carbon economy. For two decades Mike has…
TAF launches innovative climate solution: carbonate Toronto’s water
In an effort to reduce Toronto’s carbon emissions, TAF is launching an exciting new initiative. Starting on April 1, we will distribute water carbonation devices (like SodaStream) to each city…
Resilience in 2050: An interview with futurist Sanjay Khanna
Sanjay Khanna is a futurist, speaker, and thought-leader who sits on the advisory group of the City of Toronto and TAF project, TransformTO. This is the fifth interview in our…
What the Building Sector Needs to Know About Ontario’s Climate Plan
SABMag, March 10, 2017
Collective impact: practitioners share their insights
If the problem is big, think big – and bring together partners from different sectors. Complex problems like climate change require leadership from a diverse set of partners: from government…
TransformTO: Here’s the blueprint to reach Toronto’s climate target
Toronto shares an ambitious climate target with other world cities like London and Washington, D.C. – reduce emissions by 80% by 2050. But how do we get there? After more…
Nicole Leite
Nicole contributes to the growth of TAF’s impact investing portfolio, drawing on experience that spans investment banking, corporate finance, and project financing. Prior to joining TAF, Nicole worked at Solarize…
Toronto Star: Councillors’ plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions will create more walkable and transit-focused communities
Toronto Star, May 4, 2017