By ESG Analyst Isabelle Côté Are fashion companies truthful in their evaluations of ESG, or are they simply greenwashing customers to believe they are more sustainable than they are? Greenwashing seems to be the latest trend sported by the fashion industry, as more companies are using sustainability to swoon consumers with nothing to back their …
Eco-Chic or Greenwashed: Are fashion brands truly sustainable? Read More »
By ESG Analyst Sydney Foran Sustainability assurance has reached its strongest position yet with the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board’s (IAASB) recent adoption of the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000. The approval of ISSA 5000 is a major stepping stone in the sustainability reporting realm, providing assurance practitioners further guidance on how …
ISSA 5000 Redefines Sustainability Assurance and the Future of ESG Reporting Read More »
By ESG Analyst Casey Luk This year, over 50,000 gathered at the city of Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22 for the United Nations Climate Change Conference: Cop 29. As greenhouse gases continue to soar, this year will once again be the hottest year on record with temperatures expected to raise above the 1.5°C …
All eyes on Baku: What COP29 Entails for the World Read More »
By ESG Analyst Yuke Zou On November 5, 2024, after sweeping all seven battleground states, former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris, securing his return to the White House. As countless eyes around the world closely monitored the poll results, many uncertainties began to unfold as the election result was announced. Given the …
Drill, Baby, Drill: What Trump’s Second Term Means for The United States’ Climate Goals Read More »
By ESG Analyst Gabriella Klimov Earth’s natural resources are finite. At the rate humans are extracting them, total depletion is on the horizon. One reason for this is that current models of economic growth (primarily capitalism) are based on excessive consumption and production. Capitalism promises unlimited growth, but such a feat is not possible if …
Green Growth in the Construction Sector: Building a Road to Sustainable Design Read More »
By ESG Analyst Steve Frantskevich In recent years, the defense industry has found itself at the crossroads of a significant debate: can it align with ESG principles while maintaining its critical role in national security? This question has become particularly pressing in the wake of geopolitical tensions and increasing investor scrutiny. Changing Perceptions: From Exclusion …
By ESG Analyst Antonio Basso As part of the new climate reporting legislation aimed at improving sustainable business in Canada, large federally incorporated businesses will be mandated to report their climate actions. These disclosures are aimed to improve transparency for investors, ideally helping mitigate the climate impacts of their securities. The government hopes that with …
Federally Incorporated Companies Must Now Disclose Climate Impacts Read More »
By ESG Analyst Matthew Redmond ESG ETFs are an excellent way for individuals concerned about their investments’ impact and want their values to be reflected in their financial decisions. ESG ETFs can provide the same benefits as other ETFs, such as diversification, low cost and ease of trading while aligning with investors’ values by focusing …
ESG ETFs Explained: A Path to Ethical Investing and Sustainable Profits Read More »
By ESG Analyst Cameron Toy Kluger Carl Court/Getty Images COP29 Commitments The looming arrival of a second Trump presidency has pushed discussions and promises from several nations at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP29, currently being held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The foremost of these has come from the United Kingdom, where on …
COP29: UK Ramps Up Climate Action in Face of Second Trump Term Read More »
By ESG Analyst Hanni Kim With the global shift towards renewable energy and decarbonization efforts, the demand for critical minerals such as cobalt has intensified as countries compete for the finite supply of this essential resource. Cobalt is a key component in the safety and stability of high-energy lithium-ion batteries, which are used in products …
Powering the Future, Costing the Planet: ESG Challenges of Cobalt Mining in the DRC Read More »
