By ESG Analyst Cameron Toy Kluger In late September, Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt unveiled plans to begin construction of a new $5B battery plant outside of Montreal. The massive 170-hectare site will produce cells for electric vehicles and claims to feature “100% fossil-free energy powering production.” With plans to open in 2026, Northvolt expects the factory to …
By ESG Analyst Jonah Leduc The lack of convergence across companies and geographies on ranking Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impacts has posed a significant challenge within sustainable investing and corporate reporting. Notably, over the last several years, sustainability and ESG practices have integrated deeper into the corporate reporting landscape and have become a requirement …
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By ESG Analyst Sabah Sultan SHEIN’s branded trip raises questions about manufacturing and supply chain management practices SHEIN, one of the biggest online fast fashion retailers of today, invited influencers on a trip to their manufacturing sites in Guangzhou, China this past summer. The entire event has caused some uproar and raised questions once again …
By ESG Analyst Alexis Legault-Toffoli In recent years, everyday consumption has discreetly transitioned. Previously, we would generally buy goods and services as a one-time purchase. Today, a growing number of those same goods and services are obtained through subscription services. Corporations are finding innovative ways of incorporating subscription models into our regular consumption. For instance, …
By ESG Analyst Tanguy Montandon September is a fructuous month for the European industry and its transition towards net-zero emissions. Despite an economically challenging environment due to rising interest rates, Verkor was recently able to secure 2 billion euros to build a battery giga-factory in Dunkerque, France. Made possible with investments from institutional funds (such …
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By ESG Analyst Lars Tum Introduction Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) values play a vital role in today’s financial investments and political decisions. But increasingly, these aspects also are applied in major infrastructure projects. However, ESG aspects were already implied in infrastructure planning before it even existed as today’s definition of ESG. By transitioning from …
By ESG Analyst Fanny Graffin Bustling centers of modern life, cities in the world stand as vibrant hubs of innovation, culture, and opportunity. Pulsed with the energy of millions, they are at the forefront of a global transformation, grappling with a multitude of new challenges. How can cities accommodate rapidly growing populations without straining resources? …
By ESG McGill Analyst Max Bendjaballah Quebecers have expressed their desire to see policymakers transform the province into a greener economy. Climate advocates and many academics in the province want to follow Amsterdam’s lead in prioritizing well-being in the decision-making process. While the concept of green growth sounds appealing, many scientists have proven it unworkable …
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, …
