The Ethics and Legislation of Sex Work and Pornography in a Technologically Evolving World By ESG McGill Analyst Johanna Lau Long a controversial industry, sex work as a profession is an ethical question under the scrutiny of governments, religious groups, and legislation. Though a few countries have decriminalized prostitution, the development of new technologies further …
By ESG McGill Analyst Henry Fowler The 21st century has seen a significant shift in where companies, consumers, and other major stakeholders stand on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics. Institutional investors and fund managers around the world are paying greater attention to sustainable activities in their operations in an attempt to address physical, liability, …
By ESG McGill Analyst Adam Livshits Since its emergence into the spotlight in the past few years, ESG has continued to shift and evolve within the financial sector. But while it remains an essential tool for sustainable business decision-making processes, the concept is quickly reaching a maturity level and a volume of use where standardization …
By ESG McGill Analyst Mary-Michelle Brown As the 2024 presidential election draws nearer, Democratic and Republican candidates are attempting to construct robust platforms to demonstrate their policy stances to voters on critical issues. Ron Desantis, the current governor of Florida, is no different. Known for his right-wing politics, he is a favourite for the Republican …
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By ESG McGill Analyst Lori-Ann Bernard Energy remains the central point of discussion within the environmental movement. Fossil fuels remain the energy source that states depend on the most. With energy alternatives identified, research has labelled some solutions ‘clean’ while others are ‘transitional.’ Transitional energy sources are alternatives to fossil fuels that are less polluting; …
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By ESG McGill Analyst Max Bendjaballah The latest reports from the Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement – an independent body working with Quebec’s Minister of Sustainable Development – indicates a pessimistic outlook for Quebec’s ability to manage the waste crisis over the long term. It advises the government to implement robust measures to tackle the …
By ESG McGill Analyst Tilley Woodford What is the Energy Crisis? In the past two years, the cost of energy has skyrocketed in the United Kingdom, causing annual energy bills to increase from £1000 to £3,500 over 2022 and are expected to exceed £5000 later this year. The main driving factors for the rising energy …
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By ESG McGill Analyst Johanna Lau As we become more and more environmentally conscious, different aspects of our lives get called into question, from the clothes we wear to the food we eat. What is “Greenwashing”? According to Investopedia, greenwashing is “conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company’s products are more …
By Mary-Michelle Brown In a world where governments and corporations are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of their business activities on the planet, carbon pricing has emerged. Currently, emitting carbon is too cheap — and the planet is suffering the consequences. Carbon pricing was designed to internalize the negative externalities produced by emitting carbon, …
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By Adam Livshits While responsible investment practices continue to become increasingly integrated into funds across the globe, the popularity of ESG has not remained unchallenged. While concerns over greenwashing, the efficacy of various rating agencies, and the impact of ESG-integrated funds have been raised by financial experts, ESG now faces criticism from an unexpected actor: …
