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Green Ribbon Commission announces Dr. Lindsey Butler as Executive Director
August 7, 2025 (Boston, Mass.) – The Boston Green Ribbon Commission announced today the appointment of Dr. Lindsey Butler as its new Executive Director. Lindsey brings deep environmental knowledge, experience working in both the public and private sectors, and a passion for communicating the urgency of our climate issues. The Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) is
GRC Overview
Learn more about the Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) and how it accelerates Boston’s progress toward a climate safe, carbon free, equitable future.
“Now comes the tough part- building resiliency.” – A Conversation with Arbella’s John Donohue
Although Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) member John Donohue retired as CEO of Arbella Insurance in June, he remains board chair of the Boston-based company, as well as CEO of Arbella’s Charitable Foundation. When the GRC launched in late 2010, Donohue was the only insurance industry representative invited to become a founding member. He is excited
Statement on Energy Affordability Act by Amy Longsworth, Executive Director of the GRC
“The Governor’s energy legislation offers tremendous cost-saving benefits for consumers, and it can also help Boston’s anchor institutions and major employers greatly increase their use of lower-cost, renewable, and clean energy sources. Three measures that are especially exciting: -Amy Longsworth, Executive Director, Boston Green Ribbon Commission
Cut the Green Ribbon: CCAP Cohort Celebrates Climate Action Planning
This May, members from Boston’s cultural institutions, commercial real estate community, and nonprofit sectors celebrated the completion of a nine-month journey towards institutional climate resilience. The participants in the Green Ribbon Commission’s 2024/2025 Collaborative Climate Action Planning (CCAP) cohort celebrated their graduation from the program in a ceremony complete with awards and a triumphant ribbon