It was a pleasure to lead yesterday’s panel on Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions at the 2025 Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress in Chicago. Greenleaf Communities NFP and Greenleaf…| Greenleaf Communities
This Earth Day, we reflect on the vital connection between people, the planet, and the power we all have to make a difference. From the energy we use, the water we conserve, the materials we choose, and the land we safeguard, our actions shape a more resilient future. Below, we spotlight solutions, and the people […]| Greenleaf Communities
Please join us at the SRI Congress in Chicago on June 16-19 hosted by the University of Illinois system. SRI2025 will spotlight Pathways to Sustainability Solutions, sharing implementation strategies and legacies of successful approaches to critical sustainability concerns. It will provide opportunities to overcome challenges that slow our transformation to more resilient and equitable futures. Participants include world-renowned […]| Greenleaf Communities
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 […]| Greenleaf Communities
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 […]| Greenleaf Communities
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 […]| Greenleaf Communities
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 […]| Greenleaf Communities
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 […]| Greenleaf Communities
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 Advi…| Greenleaf Communities
It is imperative that the United States acts further to address climate change – 2023 was a record setting year for the most billion-dollar disaster events worldwide and in the U.S.,[1] causi…| Greenleaf Communities
Germany announced the formation of a Climate Club to help developing countries decarbonize at this week’s COP28 global climate summit. Over 30 nations, including the U.S., are expected to join with…| Greenleaf Communities