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Eliot Metzger

Eliot Metzger
Senior Associate II
World Resources Institute
emetzger@wri.org|+1 (202) 729-7848

Eliot manages WRI’s research on the Next Practice Advantage, which seeks to advance innovative business solutions for climate change that reach far beyond today’s best practice. The effort focuses on opportunities to thrive in tomorrow’s markets, shaped by a changing climate and a transition to a zero-carbon economy. Eliot’s research seeks to understand key drivers and business implications relating to energy, value chain, and adaptation priorities.

Prior to WRI, Eliot worked at Eastern Research Group as a consultant to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on a variety of energy and water efficiency initiatives. Eliot earned his Masters in Environmental Science and Policy at Johns Hopkins University and completed undergraduate degrees in Environmental Science and Business Administration at the University of San Francisco.

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New “sSWOT” Guide Can Help Boost Corporate Sustainability
Submitted on December 12, 2012
Sarah Cohen, an intern with WRI’s Markets and Enterprise Program, also contributed to this blog post. Do you have colleagues who roll their eyes when they hear the words “environment” or “sustainability?” The sad truth is that environmental issues are not always a passion for everyone at every organization. However, climate change and other environmental challenges are shaping tomorrow’s...

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Companies and MBAs Test New Sustainability SWOT
Submitted on November 5, 2012
At last week’s Net Impact conference, WRI challenged teams of attendees to come up with what was essentially a “mashup” of megatrends and environmental challenges. The teams then engaged in a...
Why Businesses Must Focus on Climate Change Mitigation AND Adaptation
Submitted on November 2, 2012
This week, Hurricane Sandy drew attention to the increasing climate-related risks for communities and businesses. More and more companies are recognizing and reporting on actions they’re taking to “...
Calling All Businesses: Help Pilot WRI’s SWOT Tool for Corporate Sustainability
Submitted on July 10, 2012
The World Resources Institute (WRI) and our corporate partners are using a new twist on an old tool to spark innovations for a green economy—a “SWOT tool” adapted for corporate sustainability. SWOT...
How Climate Change is Shaping the Future of Business
Submitted on May 2, 2012
This article is one in a series of updates from WRI’s Next Practice research team to highlight tools and guidance for developing corporate sustainability strategies. It builds on previous themes -...
Mining Megatrends for Innovation: Making a case for bolder action in a changing climate
Submitted on December 5, 2011
This article is one in a series of updates WRI’s Next Practice research team is sharing about its ongoing work with business to develop tools and guidance for sustainability strategies. It builds...
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