Elizabeth Lewis

Passionate about ESG, climate, infrastructure and investing. Former @IFC_org, @WorldResources, @BoozAllen. Trustee @Nature_org. @Harvard @HarvardHBS.

[Margaret Sullivan @Sulliview]

I’m trying to think of what journos would have had more people defending them than does @davidfolkenflik. Maybe @Fahrenthold among the living. Maybe @sarahellison or @jelani9
.And among those in journo heaven, @carr2n. (Way to pick your target there, Will.)

[Elizabeth Lewis @Eliz_M_Lewis]

@jdawsey1 @Fahrenthold Thanks for noticing my @nytimes photography debut, @jdawsey1! This is going straight to the Pulitzer nominations, I’m certain.

[Elizabeth Lewis @Eliz_M_Lewis]

I’m excited to be part of this, and I look forward to getting to work!

[Blackstone @blackstone]

$BX just announced five senior positions to advance our decade-long commitment to ESG & strengthen integration across the firm & our portfolio. We're committed to using our scale to create value & drive meaningful change for our companies and communities.

[Elizabeth Lewis @Eliz_M_Lewis]

Some news to share - I’m thrilled to be joining the amazing team at @blackstone at this exciting time!

[Jessica DiNapoli @JessicaDiNapoli]

Blackstone makes sustainability push with slew of new hires #esg https://t.co/H25qIgs493

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

When it comes to investing, business as usual won’t cut it. Today, it’s clear that #impactinvesting is here to stay. Despite #COVID19, 72% of investors reported they planned to maintain or increase capital dedicated to it. Let’s keep raising expectations. https://t.co/dr8PZlJmkT

[Elizabeth Lewis @Eliz_M_Lewis]

Great Earth Day discussion with @Diop_IFC and @Carter_Roberts!

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Had a great time chatting w/ @WWF-US CEO @Carter_Roberts for the #ClimateBiz podcast's #EarthDay episode. Discussed our commitment to the environment, our vision for #greenfinance, & our ideas to ensure businesses protect #biodiversity in emerging markets: https://t.co/3rDEboYuLH

[Elizabeth Lewis @Eliz_M_Lewis]

Happy #NationalParkWeek !

[NASA @NASA]

🗺️ Scenic rivers. Parks. Historic Sites.

@NatlParkService sites across the country are just as compelling when viewed from the vantage point of low-Earth orbit. In honor of #NationalParkWeek, explore views from the @Space_Station: https://t.co/yXYZ01BsZX

[Elizabeth Lewis @Eliz_M_Lewis]

@cmschroed @praddenkeefe @KTmBoyle @thefriley I loved this, too!

[Elizabeth Lewis @Eliz_M_Lewis]

@AndreiCherny @Aspiration @ProjectDrawdown @Allbirds @Google @ImpossibleFoods @Intuit @LinkedIn @netflix Great work, @AndreiCherny !

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

With +120 signatories worldwide, the Impact Principles help investors increase the social & environmental impact of their investments by:
1) Defining clear impact objectives,
2) Assessing, monitoring & managing impact,
3) Improving decisions & processes.
#Invest4Impact

[Capital Weather @capitalweather]

Another really, really special rainbow photograph from Sunday evening in Washington, D.C.

📷Mukul Ranjan

More photos/explainer: https://t.co/2jYbib1DyG

[Elizabeth Lewis @Eliz_M_Lewis]

This might still be one of my greatest accomplishments. Let’s hope we can keep the cactus alive. 10/10🌵🙏😊

[Room Rater @ratemyskyperoom]

Room Rater Update. The succulent appears to have settled in nicely. 10/10 @Fahrenthold

[World Bank Group Climate and Environment @WBG_ClimateEnv]

⏫ More climate finance
🎯 Focus on results & impact
📊 Strong analytics
🏭Reduce emissions in key sectors
👷 Just transition out of coal
🤝Align financing w/ Paris Agreement Goals
Read the statement on our new Climate Change Action Plan https://t.co/PKXGQAPTPu #ClimateActionWBG

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

Opportunities to invest in #ClimateBusiness have never been better. This timely statement highlights our strong & renewed commitment to making it happen in emerging markets. Looking forward to working with partners to reach our ambitious targets.

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

NEWS: The World Bank Group will be aligning its financing flows with the goals of the #ParisAgreement.

Full statement: https://t.co/uJX8mQPIMa #ClimateActionWBG

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

Join @DavidMalpassWBG; @JohnKerry; Prince William, @KensingtonRoyal; @KGeorgieva; @SecYellen; @melindagates; @unicefchief; @DrTedros; @NOIweala & others at our Spring Meetings. Hear them discuss solutions for building a green & #ResilientRecovery. https://t.co/QHkKEkAdM1

[Elizabeth Lewis @Eliz_M_Lewis]

Join us on April 8 for this great event! #GreenRecoveryWBG

[World Bank Group Climate and Environment @WBG_ClimateEnv]

Join our Spring Meetings to discuss what is needed to build a green, inclusive & #ResilientRecovery from the pandemic 🌏. Hear from @JohnKerry, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate + other special guests. https://t.co/3zvJetXy0O #GreenRecoveryWBG

[Makhtar Diop @Diop_IFC]

The #ImpactInvesting market has the potential to channel $26 trillion into investments that have a positive social, economic & environmental impact. The launch of the Joint Impact Indicators is getting us one step closer to achieving this: https://t.co/d6KZfH1du0

[Neil Gregory @nfgregory]

Leading impact investors are adopting a set of Joint Impact Indicators and collaborating to identify metrics that can help consistently measure and report on the impact of our investments #impactInvesting reporting. Learn more: https://t.co/zeS4nZDLqu #Investors4Impact

[Elizabeth Lewis @Eliz_M_Lewis]

Congratulations, @AndrewSteerWRI ! I can’t wait to see what ambitious things you do at the Earth Fund.

[Bill Gates @BillGates]

Congratulations @AndrewSteerWRI on this important role. I’m excited to see what you and the Earth Fund will achieve. Avoiding a climate disaster is going to take all of us, and I’m grateful for @JeffBezos’s leadership and partnership.