Program areas at WRI
Energy: wri collaborates with policymakers, cities, companies, utilities, regulators and development institutions to secure a future in which people everywhere have access to affordable, clean and reliable energy. Four centers of excellence - business, economics, equity and finance provide support to our programs through cross-cutting research, technical guidance and stakeholder engagement.business: wri's center for sustainable business works to change the approach of business to make a positive contribution to human well-being and the environment. Our work centers on three main initiatives: the science based targets initiative drives corporate action that aligns with planetary boundaries; we encourage circular economy models to promote alternatives to unchecked consumption; and we support policy engagement to shift business influence on government policy. Wri also plays a leadership role in two multi-stakeholder partnerships: pace, which seeks to advance a circular economy, and p4g, which supports sustainable development through public- private partnerships.economics: the economics center conducts analysis and modeling to identify the opportunities, benefits and trade-offs in order to improve environmental management and advance climate action.equity: wri believes that ensuring equity for people must be at the heart of any effort to decarbonize the economy. To keep our commitment to equity front and center, the Institute launched the center for equitable development in july 2021. The center aims to build a resilient, just and sustainable future by working with governments, the private sector, civil society and citizens to address issues that matter most to vulnerable communities. The center encompasses and expands on the work previously housed in the governance center, with a focus on social and financial equity, poverty, adaptation to climate change, environmental rights, pollution and responsive government.finance: the finance center promotes the shift of global finance and investments away from environmentally destructive activities toward sustainable development. Through our data-driven and actionable research, we mobilize coalitions to inform financial decisions and investment strategies by governments, private sector investors, banks and multilateral institutions.program description grants expensesbusiness center $ 5,487,509 $ 10,057,706special projects $ 5,515,676 $ 15,055,353energy $ 1,222,314 $ 6,368,217equity center $ 910,033 $ 6,344,175finance center $ 59,208 $ 2,854,629 economics center $ 133,314 $ 946,962