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NewsGender equality loses ground to other global issues through pandemic
The battle for gender equality in modern society has lost ground to the global health crisis, climate change and war, UN research finds.
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FeatureESG greenwashing and the confusing washing of ESG as greenwashing
ESG advocates hate greenwashing, ESG critiques accuse ESG of greenwashing.
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FeatureThe $150 trillion bet against net-zero is losing
No less than $150 trillion is riding on net-zero falling, but despite this, net-zero is winning.
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EventESG for Directors & Officers
Boards of Directors must have a responsibility for environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics and be proactive in assessing their ESG reporting practices.
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NewsWomen losing out amid unsustainable workplace cultures
Embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) visions and values is essential for corporate growth and success. However, numerous obstacles remain in place in the eyes of many employees, experts say.
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FeatureDoes ESG need to become Antifragile?
ESG and Nassim Taleb, author of Black Swan and Antifragile, are not the best of friends. And yet, maybe ESG can learn from Taleb and maybe vice versa, too.
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FeatureESG roundup — when blockchain meets a gold mine
A gold mine that uses blockchain so that it doesn’t need to physically mine is one of the ESG stories that caught our eye this week
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FeatureIs there an ESG bubble?
Bubble watchers reckon they have spotted another one; they say ESG is riding for a fall. Are they right?
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FeatureESG isn’t about ethics; it’s about profit — is that right?
ESG and ethical investing are not the same thing. Instead, ESG is a particular investment strategy designed to make profit — is that right?
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NewsP&O shocks UK public with redundancies, but is it bad ESG?
DP World subsidiary, P&O, has shocked the UK public with unexpected large-scale redundancies; it is an incredibly unpopular move, but is it bad ESG?
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NewsESG benefits missed by diverse-owned small businesses without certification
A new survey has revealed that over two thirds (67%) of small businesses are run by underrepresented groups, almost half of which are missing out on major ESG-related benefits by not being officially certified as diverse-owned.
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FeatureCognitive dissonance and the Ukrainian crisis put ethics of ESG under the microscope
ESG is facing further criticism but is it fair? Is ESG ethical? Cognitive dissonance and the Ukrainian crisis put ESG under the microscope.
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NewsCorporate sustainability must be built on leadership and culture, Cambridge University study finds
Most business leaders recognise the growing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, yet few fully understand the strategic implications or the impact on day-to-day activities.
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NewsEditorial series examines role of sustainable finance in ESG initiatives
A new editorial series is to explore how sustainable finance ventures can address the aims of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals, tackle climate change and drive inclusive social development.
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OpinionESG exposure to Russia — it’s complicated
What is the true exposure of ESG funds to Russia? The answer is both higher than is stated but less than you might think, and there is a lesson for business too.
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NewsAs Green Party MEPs vote for military aid, ESG comes under defence scrutiny
Should ESG embrace defence? Even MEPs who are members of the Green Parties have voted to support Ukraine with military supplies, and various reports suggest an ESG change is afoot.
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FeatureHow ethical is BP’s ethical move, and does it matter?
BP is ditching Rosneft; BP plans to be net-zero by 2050, but are its attempts to embrace ESG ‘Beyond the Pale’?
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NewsThere has never been a more important time for ESG to step up to the mark
ESG faces its biggest challenge as the West finds that its dependence oil and gas reduces its ability to sanction Russia. ESG is getting blamed, but the critique is wrong.
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NewsFears of an ESG misselling scandal as ESG bonuses surge
Is there a risk of an ESG misselling crisis as ESG bonuses surge and fears of green-washing grow?