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What is a WIP?

Your father may well have referred to you as a work in progress, but in production, a WIP can also stand for a “work in process”. Either way, it is defined as the number of units that are being worked on at a given time at a given production facility. The term refers to work […]

How Sustainability Funds Can Help You Make a Difference

It has taken some time for the average investor to realize that sustainable investing is more beneficial than focusing on profit alone. In recent years, savvy investors have been turning to sustainable investing as a way to help society, the environment, and their bottom line. With this type of investment, you can be sure your

What exactly are Positive Production Externalities?

The production externality is a concept that deals with the social benefits of goods and services. Production externalities are often ignored in economic analysis because they cannot be directly measured or calculated. A negative production externality, for example, would include pollution from a factory that lowers the value of neighboring properties and imposes costs on

What is an ESG Score

Today, businesses and investors are increasingly recognizing the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in decision-making. As a result, ESG scores, also known as an “ESG score”, have become an essential tool in evaluating a company’s sustainability, long-term potential, and impact on the world. In this blog post, we will delve into the

What is Social and Environmental Reporting?

The difference between social and environmental reporting is often misunderstood by many people who have no idea of what either entails. Social reporting is related more to how humans interact with one another while environmental reporting is more concerned about how humans change and impact their environment. While there are distinct differences between the two

What is a Sustainability Consultant?

In the words of a sustainability consultant, “The biggest misconception people have about sustainability is that it’s all about saving money. It’s not. Sustainability is about creating value for your company and society at large while adhering to your values.” Although sustainability was increasingly popular leading up to the Pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine and

The NP 51-201 Disclosure Standards Canada

While it does not have the sexiest name in the world, the NP 51-201 – Disclosure Standards National Policy in Canada was established in order to provide guidance on what information needs to be disclosed on a company’s sustainable development progress. In 2002 the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), created and published NP 51-201 as a

Why It is Time to Care about ESG Disclosures

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance and this type of disclosure requires companies to disclose how they manage these three aspects of sustainability. The goal is that the market will then reward companies who are doing a good job in one or more of these areas and punish those who aren’t. Investors should always

ESG Reports: Barriers for Middle Market

In the wake of corporate scandals and revelations of unethical behavior, it has become increasingly important for companies to create ESG reports. This is because investors are becoming more interested in a company’s environmental, social, and governance performance. Midsize Small-Cap companies have been taking a long time to produce these ESG reports because they often

What is the Canadian Index of Wellbeing?

In Canada, we believe that we are doing well with our sustainability efforts, and we are. But we still have a ways to go in securing our country for future generations. Our deep commitment to the pursuit of social and environmental well-being begins with the Constitution Act of 1867 which guarantees all Canadians “the peace,

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