ESG McGill

By ESG Analyst Tanguy Montandon Industrial projects (sweetch.energy) Limited renewable energy options  While evidence is continuously building that renewable energies have a high potential to generate a substantial share of our energy consumption, the sources of these renewable energies remain limited. On top of that, the two main contenders to produce renewable energy at a …

Osmotic Power: A New Tool in the Energy Transition Toolbox  Read More »

By ESG Analyst Riordan Routh In the intricate crossroad between economic prosperity, financial stewardship, and sustainable investments, we find the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund. Stemming from the petroleum industry, this Fund has somehow also been mentioned for spearheading the global movement towards ESG investing. This article demonstrates the challenges Norway faces by leveraging its oil …

Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund at the Crossroads of Petroleum Legacy and ESG Future  Read More »

By ESG Analyst Brenna McCarthy The beauty industry generates over $100 billion in revenue worldwide, with L’Oréal being the leading beauty products company with over $40 billion in global sales. In such a growing and strong industry with a lack of regulation, challenges arise when identifying what is genuinely eco-friendly or simply greenwashed. In 2015, …

Glam or Scam? Navigating Greenwashing in the Cosmetic Industry Read More »

By ESG Analyst Louise-Marie Sur Optimization, efficiency, precision, analytics, impact: they were once industry-specific nomenclature, but have now become colloquial thanks to AI integration. This cutting-edge technology has allowed companies to automate processes, maximize capabilities, minimize costs, sharpen know-how and widen margins, but the power of vertical AI—an application that is uniquely specialized to support a …

AI for IA: Artificial Intelligence for Innovative Agriculture Read More »

By ESG Analyst Alexis Legault-Toffoli Canadian Geographic, “I am Mutehekau Shipu: A river’s journey to personhood in eastern Quebec,” April 8, 2022. Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples is marked by a colonial legacy of dispossession and injustices. This relationship is quite complex with both historical and ongoing injustices and consequences that affect numerous spheres, notably …

What is Economic Reconciliation in the Canadian-Indigenous Context? Read More »

By ESG Analyst Alexis Legault-Toffoli What are Esports?  Esports, short for “electronic sports,” are multiplayer video games that are played competitively by professional players for spectators. Just like how conventional sports include football, basketball, baseball, and more, Esports is an umbrella term which refers to professional competitions from various video games, such as Dota 2, …

ESG in Esports: An Industry in Desperate Need of Regulations  Read More »

By ESG Analyst Tilley Woodford Overview   The United Nations environmental program draws attention to the roles of businesses in transitioning from a linear to a circular economy. The linear economy structure has had many negative impacts on the environment and social welfare. For example, the growth of the linear economy has accelerated the combustion of …

Closing the Loop: A Deep Dive into the Circular Economy Read More »

By ESG Analyst Chloe Stoneburgh It is undeniable that China will play a critical role in global efforts to combat climate change as they emit 27% of global carbon dioxide and a third of the world’s greenhouse gases. Their large emissions of greenhouse gases and heavy exposure to climate risks create an increased sense of …

The Disconnect Between China’s Green Bond Leadership and Actual Climate Action: Could Lack of International Alignment be the Answer? Read More »

By ESG Analyst Anaelle De Serres The Opioid Crisis in Montreal Across Minority Groups  Recently, there have been more and more tormenting videos that were posted on social media platforms showing an epidemic of drug addiction and overdose in Canadian cities such as Vancouver or Toronto. These videos depict homeless individuals that have been on …

The Opioid Crisis’ Effects on Minority Groups and Exploring Solutions in Place Read More »

By ESG Analyst Casey Luk In an era marked by a global push towards sustainable business practices, the emergence of the Benefit Corporation (B-Corp) certification has sparked significant interest. The certification promises a commitment to the triple bottom line – people, planet, and profit. However, with some B-Corps being criticized for their legitimacy, a critical …

Unravelling the B-Corp Certification:  Sustainability or Greenwashing? Read More »