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 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 »
By ESG Analyst Sabah Sultan Sustainable finance has become an essential part of the global financial ecosystem, channelling investments into projects that prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Emerging markets, characterized by rapid economic growth and developmental needs, present both unique opportunities and challenges in this domain. Peru’s integration of green bonds serves as …
Sustainable Finance in Emerging Markets: The Case of Peru’s Green Bonds Read More »
By ESG Analyst Lisa Deflines Central to the development challenge is the search for sustainable growth, for without this, there is little prospect of facing the ever-increasing difficulties in labor markets. But growth in itself is insufficient – if it is unevenly distributed, there may be little increase in welfare. Sustained economic growth can drive …
By ESG Analyst Taran Franck Water is arguably one of the most important natural resources for all living things. For us, a functioning water systems are one of the technological pillars of civilisation, which makes a water crisis often a matter of life or death. Today, approximately 2 billion people do not have access to …
Corporate Stewardship and Innovation in Addressing Global Water Scarcity Read More »
By ESG Analyst Anaelle De Serres Considering the urgency of climate change and the emergence of renewable energy, most industries and companies have been on the lookout for solutions to lower their carbon emissions and energy consumption. Electric vehicles are becoming more popular, renewable energy prices are dropping and more individuals take advantage of ways …
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