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 Judithe Registre | Asia, Editor's Picks, ESG Investing, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Regions, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
May Tan is a seasoned leader with over three decades of experience in banking and finance. Currently serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director of CLP Holdings in Hong Kong, she also sits on several prestigious boards across Asia and internationally. A qualified...
by Isabella Wang | Editor's Picks, ESG Investing, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, North America, Policy & Regulation, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has been gaining traction for decades, promising a holistic approach that considers a company’s impact beyond just the bottom line. Yet, progress has been frustratingly slow. Despite significant growth in ESG...
by Karyn Polak | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, ESG Investing, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism
Within the impact space, we’ve been speaking and writing about “two-pocket thinking” for years: the idea, perhaps not surprisingly attributed most often as having originated with the Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman (also godfather of shareholder...
by Rebecca Gray Grossman | Global, Impact Economy, Racial Equity & Justice, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDGs, Systems Change
“Human trafficking is an assault on the dignity of every human being, a vile form of modern-day slavery, and a horrific component of transnational organized crime.” — John Kerry In the dark underbelly of our world, modern-day slavery thrives. Human...
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