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 …
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 »
By ESG Analyst Jonah Leduc Conventional Agriculture Today, we introduce the power of sustainable agricultural practices in emerging markets. Sustainable agriculture is characterized by practices that promote ecological balance, conserve resources, and prioritize the well-being of farmers and communities, which stands in contrast to the unsustainable methods that have plagued our agricultural systems. The need …
Sustainable Agriculture: An Emerging Market Revolution Read More »
By ESG Analyst Cameron Toy Kluger A CAD model of Occidental’s Stratos carbon capture facility | via EnergyNow BlackRock, the largest asset management firm in the world, announced a $550M investment into the Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s Stratos carbon capture project in early November. The investment is one of the largest of its kind, representing 40% …
Blackrock Pledged Over $500M Into Carbon Capture: What’s the Catch? Read More »
