COVID-19
Why the pandemic could give business leaders a broader mandate for sustainability
Let this be the beginning, not the peak, of a corporate transformation journey, so that once society is beyond the immediate threats, we move into a refreshed approach to capitalism. Read More
Microsoft is building a ‘Planetary Computer’ to protect biodiversity
It’s all about collecting and connecting data, which is part of the software giant’s DNA. Read More
Amid plunging stock prices, ESG leaders are holding their own
The pandemic and economic meltdown are highlighting the importance of integrating environmental, social and governance analysis into investment strategies. Read More
Circular economy principles are alleviating COVID-19 shortages
With medical supplies and personal protection in short supply, hospitals and companies are embracing refurbishment and reuse. Read More
Climate, COVID-19 and the economics of decarbonizing buildings
Facilities managers and staff are scrambling to adjust buildings for vacancy indefinitely. As we look toward recovery, there will be wide-ranging impacts on the fundamental systems that enable learning, work and commerce. Read More
Can a #GreenStimulus lead us from breakdown to breakthrough?
I’ll never forget the first time I heard the activist-turned commentator Van Jones articulate the vision of building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Read More
How the next coronavirus stimulus could be a win-win for cruise lines and the environment
As the federal government seeks to bail out the industry, environmental advocacy organizations urged Congress to ensure that any financial aid for cruise lines come with strings attached. Read More
HSBC: Companies focused on climate change 'outperformed' as virus spread
Research note suggests businesses with strong ESG credentials are proving more resilient than peers to coronavirus turmoil. But there are regional differences. Read More
What it will take for China to rebuild global supply chain resilience after COVID-19
People are returning to work and their daily lives but there is a lot companies must do to resume their normal productions and respond to the economic effects of the crisis. Read More
Sustaining sustainability: Lessons from the coronavirus pandemic
The current crisis shows in unequivocal terms that frontline and shop-floor employees surviving hand to mouth will be disproportionately affected when the climate crisis hits. Read More