Solar plant design guide: the basics

Solar plants are already an established energy standard used widely in the world. Let's dig deeper into the basics of solar plant design and how PVcase can significantly help you with this solar farm design guide. Get to know how to design a solar plant. What are solar plants? Solar plants, also known as solar power plants or solar farms, refer to large-scale installations designed to…

Can sustainable business practices benefit employee well-being?

More candidates look for sustainability when applying to companies and expect their employers to consider the environment in their decision-making. According to a report by Gartner, 67% of employees say sustainability is highly important, but only 16% say their organization has the knowledge and mindset to embrace sustainable practices. There are multiple ways to invest in sustainable…

What is sustainable finance and how does it influence corporate responsibility?

Sustainable finance is investing based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. This thoughtful approach to finance is important to the economic landscape of 2023 and beyond, impacting investors and companies alike. Corporate responsibility calls for attention to detail in every area that impacts ESG, and this includes economic factors. To understand sustainable finance…

What does it mean to create a sustainable workplace culture?

A sustainable workplace culture means emphasizing environmental, social, and economic mindfulness in every aspect of business. It must align with the goals of sustainable business practices — meaning meeting your present needs without making it hard for future generations to meet theirs. A sustainable workplace culture extends its influence beyond the company itself, positively affecting…

Challenges and solutions to financial services in rural areas

There are several benefits of choosing rural life. You can live in a tighter-knit community, have room to spread out, and enjoy a lower cost of living. However, rural life also comes with significant drawbacks. Rural residents are more likely to live in banking deserts, where the nearest bank is more than 10 miles from the center of the census tract. This means they have to travel farther to…

6 alternatives to carbon credits for the environmentally conscious company

Attempting to be environmentally conscious as a business isn’t as clear-cut as it may seem. There are stringent guidelines that you must follow, and many you must set yourself according to your unique business processes. With well-known instances of overpromising and underperforming, people are more attuned to greenwashing. Sustainable business practices are attainable with mindful planning…

What it means to be a carbon-neutral company, and how to get there

At its core, being carbon-neutral means that any emissions a business creates are offset by activities such as reforestation and renewable energy investment. This doesn't mean that companies must stop producing emissions, but they must reduce their carbon footprint and offset any remaining emissions. Becoming carbon-neutral is challenging, but there are steps to get there. Understanding…

The social and economic pressures for businesses to adopt rooftop solar

Can you remember when it was normal to smoke in restaurants or pile the kids in the car without seatbelts or car seats? If you don’t recall such times, that’s because very quickly, those activities became socially unacceptable. Similarly, it may soon become socially unacceptable for businesses not to have solar on their roofs. Already, the pressure is increasing. Making net zero targets…

8 ways to invest your money in a sustainable future

Sustainable investing seeks to balance profitability with a positive impact on society. Investors guided by the sustainable investing philosophy often consider a company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance in addition to its financial health. Companies often tout various ESG metrics as part of their financial reporting because investors have shown rapidly growing…

How to build business resilience amid economic uncertainty

It’s never been more important for your company to prepare for the worst. While the pandemic forced companies to close their doors overnight, other factors like supply chain issues prevented companies from operating at full capacity. Even years after the initial shutdown, there’s still anxiety surrounding the economy. Americans from all walks of life worry about inflation and a looming…