By ESG Analyst Taran Franck Water is arguably one of the most important natural resources for all living things. For us, a functioning water systems are one of the technological pillars of civilisation, which makes a water crisis often a matter of life or death. Today, approximately 2 billion people do not have access to …
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By ESG Analyst Anaelle De Serres Considering the urgency of climate change and the emergence of renewable energy, most industries and companies have been on the lookout for solutions to lower their carbon emissions and energy consumption. Electric vehicles are becoming more popular, renewable energy prices are dropping and more individuals take advantage of ways …
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By ESG Analyst Natalia Salazar Supply chain ESG accounts for the entire footprint of a company’s operations, from start to finish. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria have become increasingly important in the last two decades as the world continues to shift towards a more sustainable future. The growing adoption of sustainability initiatives within operational frameworks of companies …
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By ESG Analyst Casey Luk The recent conclusion of Paris Fashion Week marked the end of another series of events for fashion enthusiasts worldwide. With around 40 fashion weeks taking place each year, synonymous with glamour and extravagance, these events have long been and in the present day, still are shadowed by its climate costs, …
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By ESG Analyst Louise-Marie Sur The Previous Standard Perhaps once perceived as just one segment amongst a plethora in a company’s required financial reports, ESG audits are increasingly seen as a fundamental benchmark of corporate responsibility by regulators and investors. As a result, their requirements have become increasingly rigorous. Pressured by jurisdictions further along on …
By ESG Analyst Cameron Toy Kluger Via Yahoo Finance Are ESG investments too risky to include in retirement plans? This is the essential question fueling a battle between the Department of Labor (DOL) and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. On March 21, Representative Greg Murphy from North Carolina introduced the Safeguarding Investment Options …
By ESG Analyst Jonah Leduc Within sustainable finance, green bonds and sustainable debt instruments have emerged as powerful tools for channeling capital toward environmental and social projects. Their rise signifies a shift in the financial landscape, where investment decisions are becoming influenced by considerations of sustainability and social impact in alignment with financial returns. Today’s …
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By ESG Analyst Mark Symon In an era where sustainability and corporate responsibility are so important, the role of artificial intelligence in catalyzing these initiatives cannot be overstated. AI is not just a supplementary technology but a tool that can reshape ESG strategy as a whole. It elevates sustainability reporting, fortifies compliance, and enriches decision-making …
By ESG Analyst Brenna McCarthy What is Clean Hydrogen? Clean hydrogen is expected to be a vital factor in reducing emissions in some of the most polluting sectors. In the United States, the top three most polluting economic sectors include transportation, energy production and industry combining to be responsible for 76% of all greenhouse emissions. …
By ESG Analyst Riordan Routh To Nudge: A Brief Definition “A “Nudge” is a way to manipulate people’s choices to lead them to make specific decisions: For example, putting fruit at eye level or near the cash register at a high school cafeteria is an example of a “nudge” to get students to choose healthier …
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