The game of ESG telephone

The conflation of ESG with sustainability has put ESG in the midst of an awkward game of tug-of-war, with commercial and existential incentives as the primary pullers. In this interview, experts Ken Pucker and Andrew King address that dichotomy. Read More

How to decarbonize cryptocurrency

It requires a substantial reduction in fossil fuel use, widespread electrification, improved energy efficiency and more alternative renewable fuels. Read More

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Better, Smarter, Cleaner: How ESG Inspires Technology Innovation

The last few years have made traditional ways of thinking about risk obsolete. From climate change to COVID-19 to the supply chain, threats are disrupting our world faster than we can keep up, and they promise only to grow worse over time.   Technology innovation provides us with the opportunity to meet those challenges. This Insight Report looks at how ESG technology can mitigate threats and help organizations find opportunities to achieve their strategic goals. You will learn about the following:  Read More

GM, PepsiCo, Lenovo demonstrate resilience of green bond market

Automaker GM sells $2.25 billion in notes to fund electric vehicle transition, Lenovo makes its first offering and food and beverage company PepsiCo raises another $1.25 billion. Read More

'Less supportable': BlackRock holds back approval of US shareholder climate proposals

World’s largest asset manager says climate-related shareholder proposals are becoming too prescriptive. Read More

Green and growth — can we have both?

There is no reason theoretically that we can’t achieve “absolute decoupling,” while sustaining economic growth. Read More

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Vendor Selection Checklist: 7 Features to Look For in an ESG Solution

How to Choose an ESG Platform That’s Right For You As more ESG software solutions enter the market, it can be difficult for teams to know which way to turn. Each platform and vendor offers an array of features and capabilities, making it challenging to compare and contrast solutions. To help you find the best solution for you, we’ve designed a checklist you can use to compare providers, prioritize what you need, and then evaluate if a vendor checks your most important boxes. Read More

ESG credibility under threat from lack of standardization, report warns

Analysts from EY and Oxford Analytica warn booming ESG movement faces greenwashing allegations and loss of credibility if action is not taken. Read More

Are we comparing green to green?

The spirit of the EU Taxonomy and why accurate corporate reporting matters. Read More

Leveraging gender for smarter infrastructure investment

It is only through diverse, actively engaged teams at every level that we will build infrastructure that meets the needs of this century. Read More