You may hear company stakeholders or investors asking what ESG metrics are all about. The acronym ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance are metrics used to describe the transparency, sustainability, and performance of a company. In other words, they measure a company’s ability to survive over the long term. FYI…over 70% of carbon […]
ESG is a movement that has been growing slowly over the last few decades, but you may be wondering why it is suddenly in your face like an extreme weather event. It was once known as CSR or Corporate Social responsibility. But that acronym doesn’t cut it anymore. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance.
I am sure that is what they get asked at dinner parties, but ESG Asset Managers are a new type of financial professional who specialize in sustainable and responsible investing. They can help you invest in a variety of industries, including renewable energy, organic foods and tobacco-free products and other companies which all exhibit responsible
Elizabeth Street Garden is a garden that was created in Manhattan, New York City. The goal of this garden is to provide green space for both residents and visitors to enjoy. This green space not only provides a break from the surrounding concrete jungle but also a place where people can grow their own fresh
There is philanthropy, and then there is venture philanthropy. The venture part is a subset of traditional philanthropy where philanthropists are looking to make measurable, positive changes in the world and also expect a return on their investment. Venture philanthropists want to find high-impact opportunities to invest their money, time, knowledge, or skills in order
Don’t be fooled by the name. It may not sound like much, but the NSF International is like an invisible shield that protects us. It is an integral part of the global public health infrastructure which is at work around the globe on a daily basis. It’s a non-profit organization that provides standards development, product
ISO 26000: Are you a business owner or investor seeking to build more trust and accountability with stakeholders? Or are you looking for new ways to incorporate social responsibility into your organization’s operations? If so, then obtaining ISO 26000 certification is an essential step. This international standard offers organizational guidance on how to identify, manage,
Sustainability metrics can be a difficult thing to measure. In the past, people have used different methods for measuring sustainability by looking at things like carbon emissions, forest cover, and water quality. There are some new ways of measuring sustainability since the creation of the Three Pillars of Sustainability that look at economic vitality and
Natural capital is the earth’s ability to provide for our needs. It is the finite resource of ecosystem services, which includes clean air and water, fertile soil, productive oceans and forests, and all of nature’s resources that contribute to human well-being. The more we take from our natural resources without giving back, the less sustainable
If we look at the state of the world today, life seems chaotic. The pandemic has exposed inequities around the world, but times of great change are also times of great opportunity. Humans need to develop a sustainable life for all, or none will be stable. And that makes sustainability a focal point for innovation.
If you are reading this, then somehow you ended up on a search for the Environmental Performance Index. If you were looking for a unique tool that provides a comprehensive assessment of key environmental challenges, then you have found it. The Index monitors risk factors and preventive actions for 198 countries, territories, and regions by
ESG scores are set by the companies themselves. ESG scores measure the degree to which environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities are integrated into an organization’s strategy and business operations. It is not a score that is determined by any regulatory agency, but rather it is set by the company itself through its long-term