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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

Beyond the Veil of Persuasion: Unmasking Dark Nudges in Corporate Governance Ethics Read More »

By ESG Analyst Clara Coeudevez This article features content from an interview with Phil Donelson, Director of Catastrophic Risk & Climate Policy at the Insurance Bureau of Canada.  In Canada, insured damage for severe weather events reached over $3.1 billion in 2023, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc, making it the fourth-worst year for …

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By ESG Analyst Tilley Woodford What is satellite monitoring? In recent years satellite monitoring technology has been utilized to identify where greenhouse gases are being released and to map where emissions are most concentrated. Satellites can be natural or artificial objects that are orbiting around the earth, other planets, or stars. Man-made satellites are commonly …

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