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Global Gender Gap

Global Gender Gap

In response to an article on ESGNews.com Read the Article According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023, improvements in gender inequality have recently stagnated, with the overall gender gap closing by only 0.3% in the most recent calendar...

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Paris 2024 Plastic

Paris 2024 Plastic

As the host of Paris Climate Accords and an exemplar of proactive climate change policy, the city will likely be seen as an antithesis to the controversial Qatar Championship of 2022 – an event criticized for unsustainable practices. Do you think the Olympic Committee should mandate similar sustainable policies for host countries in the future?

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Climate Change Leads to Financial Risk

Climate Change Leads to Financial Risk

Recent controversy over the prohibition of ESG investment strategies in government pension programs stems from a fundamental misinterpretation of the motivations of environmental considerations. Contrary to what many anti-ESG advocates argue, the incorporation of risk management regarding climate change allows investors to fully evaluate the risks associated with certain investments, serving to ultimately aid profitability, not inhibit it. The stigmatization of ESG strategy acts as a distraction from using available tools like ESG frameworks to analyze a company and make decisions about it. By considering climate risks and opportunities, investors are able to pursue profitability while driving positive environmental change.

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ESG and Politics

ESG and Politics

Companies across industries report on their commitment to E.S.G. as part of their mission to deliver a positive impact to society, but E.S.G. has attracted criticism in the political arena. Political conservative have taken issue with “woke capitalism,” accusing E.S.G. advocates of imposing their progressive views on businesses and society. Others argue that E.S.G. does not go far enough because it does not mandate that companies serve the public good as well as shareholder interests.

E.S.G. is not a substitute for broader societal and governmental solutions. It is, however, an effective and nonpartisan business planning and decision-making tool.

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NIL and ESG

NIL and ESG

As student athletes are introduced to the world of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy is still a largely untapped resource and serves as an excellent way to maximize personal brand reputation and minimize associated risk. While the notion of ESG may not be standard in NIL discussions just yet, as students become increasingly valuable to brands and student influence begins to extend past collegiate years, recognition of the benefits of these strategies will lead to new opportunities for the usage of ESG.

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ESG: AI and Sustainability

ESG: AI and Sustainability

The article highlights the versatility of AI, explaining how recent developments allow it to go beyond simple customer service conversations and become a useful tool for investors and firms in their effort to stay efficient and modernized. While AI is commonly used to navigate large amounts of data, its applications are diverse, and different AI companies now narrow their training data in order to create more intelligent and specified machines. Upon its initial introduction to the industry, AI has the potential to make significant contributions to the sustainability of corporations, whether by automating and streamlining processes, reducing energy consumption, or reducing emissions.

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