Finding a career on the front line of finance’s ESG transformation
While earlier in her career Naomi English watched many of her peers rush for nonprofit jobs, she found herself drawn to the private sector and the role it could play…
Your Handy ESG Strategy “At-a-Glance” Template
Most organizations today understand the reasons why a strong ESG strategy is crucial, however many struggle to effectively build, communicate, and implement a clear company-wide ESG strategy. We break down…
Can the mining sector keep up with demand for critical minerals?
Can global production of lithium, rare earth elements, nickel, and cobalt keep pace with soaring demand from manufacturers of electric vehicles, solar panels, and wind turbines as the clean tech…
Congestion pricing clears path to reduce traffic, fund transit
New York City’s congestion pricing plan passed a major federal hurdle in late June, clearing the way for less traffic, less pollution and more public transit. The Federal Highway Administration…
4 strategies for elevating internal ESG engagement
Increasing internal knowledge and engagement on ESG is crucial for companies working to advance social and environmental progress. While everyone from senior leaders to rank-and-file employees play a critical role…
Apocalypse or ally? Managing AI to advance sustainability
By now, the critics and proponents of artificial intelligence (AI) have our attention. For the past several months there has been a steady downpour of analyses and claims that range…
Direct air capture pact gets bipartisan backing
The governors of Wyoming and Colorado are partnering on direct air capture technology. Announced last week during the Western Governors’ Association meeting in Boulder, Colo., the memorandum of understanding, signed…
How the new sustainability disclosure rules can work for you
You’re not alone if you greeted the June 26 release of the IFRS Sustainability Standards the same way you’d welcome an earthquake (under your desk, holding on). Many corporate sustainability…
Beyond the yuck factor: Cities turn to ‘extreme’ water recycling
In downtown San Francisco, in a cavernous garage that was once a Honda dealership, a gleaming white-and-blue appliance about the size of a commercial refrigerator is being prepared for transport…
Study reveals ‘explosion’ in climate-related litigation since 2020
A new report has detailed an “explosion” in legal challenges against corporate climate commitments, claims about product attributes, overstated investments or support for climate action, and failure to disclose climate…