The case for building back greener
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- Jul 24
- 4 min
What is a sustainable company?
When most people hear the word "sustainable," they probably think of environmentalism or preserving our planet. But there's another kind...
- Jul 1
- 1 min
Live from Summit 22: Design turns ambition into action - Tuesday, July 5, 12:30 pm EDT
Summit 22 is the annual summit of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The event brings together business leaders, policymakers, and global...
- Jun 27
- 2 min
How Roe v. Wade could impact your employee benefits
Suppose you are one of the 103 million people who get their health insurance through their employer. In that case, you may be curious...
- Jun 23
- 2 min
TGIT!
Thursday is the new Friday! People have been talking about a 4-day workweek for a long time. But it seems like more people are interested...
- Jun 16
- 1 min
EV Repurposed
Electric vehicle batteries will eventually be recycled to create new batteries, but first they could be used to store excess power from...
- May 26
- 2 min
Greenwashing - What is it and how to avoid it?
Greenwashing is the act of making an investment or product appear to be more environmentally friendly than it really is. For example, a...
- May 14
- 1 min
Circularity 22, Accelerating the Circular Economy, May 17-18, 2022
In the world we live in today, there is a pressing need for transformative change. The circular economy can help meet this critical...
- Apr 29
- 2 min
California sunshine could be a solution for water scarcity
Western states are crossed by thousands of miles worth of irrigation canals, some as wide as 150 feet and others just 10. By covering...
- Apr 28
- 2 min
How to invest in ESG stocks
If the environment and social justice are important to you, Here are a few tips on investing in ESG stocks for beginners.
- Apr 18
- 1 min
Shareholder advocacy on ESG
The trend of activism has rebounded in recent years. In 2021 there were 220 campaigns launched against target companies worth more than...
- Apr 17
- 1 min
Tackling biodiversity loss with a circular economy (Tuesday, April 26, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm (BST)
The future of our planet depends on a change in the way we produce and consume. The current extractive, wasteful system is responsible...
- Apr 12
- 1 min
Nuclear power, another kind of renewable energy
In the wake of high-priced fuels, nuclear power is gaining support as an environmentally friendly and efficient way to generate...
- Apr 5
- 2 min
UN biodiversity summit ends with little progress
The world is rapidly depleting forests and other natural ecosystems. With many people depending on nature's services, from oceans to...
- Mar 27
- 1 min
19th Annual International Ocean Film Festival (April 7-10, 2022)
The mission of the International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF) is to create a global platform for ocean literacy and education through...
- Mar 27
- 2 min
An ESG lens on crypto
In 2021, the price of Bitcoin rose to nearly USD 70,000 per coin. But by early 2022 it had fallen to around USD 33,000 - what caused this...
- Mar 25
- 1 min
Green technology in smartphones
Apple announced this week it will put sustainably made metal in their new iPhone SE models. The aluminum used for the frames around sides...
- Mar 20
- 2 min
A 10-point plan to cut oil use from the International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency just released its 10-point plan to cut global oil demand by 2.7 million barrels a day over the next 4...
- Mar 12
- 2 min
Women are taking seats on boards and in executive management roles amid the great Resignation
With COVID-19 still rampant, it's interesting to look at the economic impact of this global health crisis in the U.S. labor market,...
- Mar 11
- 3 min
CO2 on the rocks?
Ever wonder what to do with carbon once it’s captured? While carbon capture is primarily used for oil extraction today, new and creative...
- Feb 15
- 1 min
The Circular Economy Show will be here on Tuesday, February 22, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (GMT)
This monthly discussion hosted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is designed to talk about how we can move from a linear take-make-waste...
- Feb 14
- 1 min
SEC's new guidance on shareholder activism and ESG
In November, the SEC reversed several mechanisms that companies use to shoot down shareholder proposals and specified shareholders are...
- Feb 4
- 1 min
Wood-pulp battery for drones and phones
The future is now! Nippon Paper Industries, a leading Japanese paper producer has successfully lit an electric bulb with a battery made...
- Jan 25
- 4 min
What is ESG and why does it matter?
ESG stands for Environment, Social, and Governance. E is for Environment looks at the impact on our planet. S is for Social tracks the...