by Ana Rita Magalhães | Circular Economy, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, Policy & Regulation, Regions, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
The fast fashion industry has grown exponentially over the past few decades, making it easier and cheaper for consumers to access trendy clothing. However, this convenience comes at a high social and environmental cost, creating significant challenges to achieving the...
by Juli Iacuaniello | Circular Economy, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism
Sustainable Brands 2024 gathered prominent consumer brands to exchange insights, collaborate, and explore solutions to pressing social and environmental challenges. Key themes emerged from these discussions, highlighting innovative approaches and shared goals for...
by Jasper van Brakel | ESG Investing, Financial Inclusion, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Racial Equity & Justice, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
A year of headline-making attacks on the environmental, social, and governance approach to public market investing has obscured a larger truth: Interest in sustainable investing remains strong. In fact, it’s growing. Over 90% of millennials and Generation X individual...
by Evan Vahouny | Editor's Picks, ESG Investing, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Policy & Regulation, Scaling Solutions, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Measurement without action is impact washing. Plain and simple. However, without metrics to track progress, there is no way to know whether changes in business (or investment) strategy actually made a difference. There’s also no way to confidently iterate strategies...
by Alex Smith | Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Stakeholder Capitalism
According to Bloomberg, ESG assets may reach USD 53 trillion by 2025. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly big-money game, driven by ambitious investments by multinationals around the world, which have not only the financial but also human capital to make...
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