Jake Brenner
MBA candidate at MIT Sloan and former sustainability professional at Citigroup, specializing in biodiversity integration in financial assessment and ecological solutions.
Greenproofing
In an interview for the green proofing series, Jake Brenner, an MBA candidate at MIT Sloan and former sustainability professional at Citigroup, discussed the importance of integrating biodiversity considerations into financial assessment, particularly in the context of oil and gas projects in the Amazon. He highlighted the challenges of aligning corporate strategies with on-the-ground biodiversity impacts, stating, "We need more cooks in the kitchen" to bridge data gaps. Brenner emphasized the need for actionable insights to foster investment in ecological solutions and the importance of community in sustaining momentum for change. Follow-up actions include exploring innovative data solutions and developing pathways for corporate engagement with smallholders. It is recommended to connect with Brenner for further insights into sustainability practices.
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