Can the Cape’s Tourism Industry Survive Tornadoes?
Can the Cape’s Tourism Industry Survive Tornadoes? By: Kristin Kelleher, Programs Director Vacationers found their time in Cape Cod cut short when a series of tornadoes hit the region at the end of July. Three separate tornado cells touched down in the region, impacting “seven Cape communities, leaving over 30,000…
TALKING TRASH WEBINAR RECAP
TALKING TRASH WEBINAR RECAP Exploring how we can embrace a circular economy model and decarbonize our supply chains As businesses begin to embrace sustainability, many are embracing circular models of resource utilization. The circular economy is a production and consumption model that aims to minimize waste while maximizing resource use…
Get to Know our 2019 CABA Award Winners
Get to Know our 2019 CABA Award Winners At CABA, we pride ourselves in highlighting and showcasing the impactful work of each of our members, but it’s not every day that we can gather to celebrate and award them for it. Our annual All-Member Reception and CABA Awards, which took…
Insurance wasn’t designed for climate change – here’s how it’s impacting small businesses
Insurance wasn’t designed for climate change – here's how it’s impacting small businesses By: Kristin Kelleher, Programs Director We deployed teams to talk to local businesses about how they are preparing for climate change impacts and together we explored the resources and tools businesses and communities need to better adapt…
Close-knit Communities Fare Better in Extreme Weather
Close-knit Communities Fare Better in Extreme Weather By: Kristin Kelleher, Programs Director 05.02.2018 In striving towards a more secure and resilient future, we must acknowledge the vulnerabilities of our local businesses when it comes to climate impacts. These communities are at the foundation of our economic vitality and need our…
CABA Webinar Recap: Public Sector Engagement in Municipal Climate Policies
Private Sector Engagement in Municipal Climate Policies from Climate XChange on Vimeo. By: Kristin Kelleher, April 10th 2019 Cities are centers of commerce, culture and innovation, in fact,more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion expected to grow to 68 percent by 2050.…
Member Businesses Transitioning towards a Circular Economy
By: Kristin Kelleher, Programs Director February 21, 2019 As ventures such as Loop reusable packaging, become more mainstream, businesses are seeing the value of embracing a more circular model to materials and waste products. Incorporating sustainable business practices into your company’s everyday practices can be a major contributor to financial…
Evaluating the State of Solar in Massachusetts: Ensuring an Equitable Transition
By Tim Cronin, February 14th, 2019 Last week during CABA’s Annual State of Solar event, a panel of experts evaluated where the solar industry stands in our state, and what the future looks like for this cornerstone technology of the clean energy transition. Panelists included Jess Brooks of Sunwealth, Massachusetts…
Why Businesses Support a Massachusetts Price on Carbon
By: Tim Cronin, 01.24.2019 Carbon pricing has long been viewed by experts, policymakers, and advocates as a key tool to move the economy away from fossil fuels while promoting economic growth. This is especially the case with business leaders, who recognize the economic potential of carbon price, and fear the…
