by Juli Iacuaniello | Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Racial Equity & Justice, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Achieving systems change requires the alignment and investment of a diverse group of stakeholders. With a population of 18 million and a GDP exceeding $1 trillion, the Los Angeles area faces a significant challenge in transitioning to clean energy. The Los Angeles...
by David Levine | Editor's Picks, Editorials, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, North America, Opinion, Policy & Regulation, Racial Equity & Justice, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
Two years later. Two years and more than one million COVID-related deaths later, essential and low-wage workers still face the same wage disparities as they did before the pandemic. Across industries these workers were seen as a beacon of hope and inspiration as they...
by Patience Marime-Ball | Editor's Picks, ESG Investing, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, Intrapreneur, Racial Equity & Justice, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
Diversity matters, as there is overwhelming evidence that teams composed of individuals from different backgrounds in addition to gender (such as race, geography, disability, and age) outperform across multiple dimensions. Some might argue that if civilization has...