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By Henry Fowler Critical minerals are non-fuel, or mineral materials essential to economic or national security and have a supply chain vulnerable to disruption. The list varies by country, but in Canada, it comprises 31 minerals, most notably aluminum, cobalt, copper, nickel, lithium, and rare earth metals (REMs). Critical minerals are vital components in developing …

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By June Hee You On September 15, 2022, Ethereum (ETH) completed a milestone that will hopefully change crypto’s landscape in the long run: ‘The Merge.’ Ethereum is the blockchain that hosts Ether (or ETH), the world’s second-most-traded cryptocurrency after Bitcoin. The key takeaway from this event is that ‘the Merge’ will reduce the cryptocurrency’s energy …

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By Tilley Woodford What is fast fashion? Why is it a problem?Fast fashion is defined as the “design, manufacturing, and marketing method focused on rapidly producing high volumes of clothing.” This method of clothing production has many negative environmental and social impacts. For instance, releasing toxic chemicals and dyes into ecosystems, increasing global carbon emissions, …

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By Campbell Clark Amid the unprecedented uncertainty that has characterized human life in recent years, one thing remains clear: merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is accelerating. In 2021, for instance, total M&A deal value reached an all-time high of $5.9 trillion, with the value of strategic deals — including both corporate deals and add-ons — increasing …

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By Marianna Tokarcik-Bermudez What is the asset management industry? The asset management industry includes companies that manage investment portfolios on a commission or fee basis for institutional, retail, and high-net-worth investors. Investment advisory services, wealth management, private banking, and retail securities brokerage are among the services provided by this industry. Institutional and retail investors trust …

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By Hannah Besson The value of Indigenous perspectives in climate action is becoming increasingly clear. Indigenous territories comprise 22% of the world’s land surface but 80% of the planet’s biodiversity (FAOUN). This makes the integration of Indigenous knowledge invaluable in corporate ESG strategies. For instance, the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures announced in May of …

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By Johanna Lau As companies become more sensitive to the demands of the public, many aspects of the fashion industry are under analysis for sustainable and inclusive practices — and brands drawing inspiration from traditional styles are no exception. What is cultural appropriation? According to Britannica, cultural appropriation happens when “members of a majority group adopt …

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Written by Sofia Tomljanovic At the COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact, a follow-up to the Paris Agreement in 2015, 120 world leaders came together for immediate action to limit the rise of global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius, with pacts against deforestation, methane gas pollution and coal financing. The exact agreements are summarized on the United Nations Climate …

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By Sofia Tomljanovic, ESG McGill Analyst How do cryptocurrencies work? Have you ever heard of people investing in “crypto”? This almost ungraspable concept has spread everywhere in the world. It was invented in 2009 when the anonymous group Satoshi Nakamoto created and launched Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, in response to the 2008 Great Recession. Unlike regular currencies, …

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Written by the ESG McGill Analyst Team The Trudeau Federal government announced their 2030 Emissions Reductions program at the end of March. The program covered a broad set of initiatives to reduce Canada’s climate footprint, from carbon capture development and clean energy expansion to zero-emissions vehicles incentives and carbon pricing. The plan also introduced around …

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