Navigating the ESG Path in the Telecom Sector Telecommunications giant Lumen Technologies recently published its 2022 ESG report underscoring a commitment to "digital trust, social responsibility and environmental stewardship."
Navigating the Complex Politics of Sustainable Investing A recent Financial Times article analyzed shifting attitudes towards ESG (environmental, social, governance) investing, noting how “asset managers like BlackRock are dialing back emphasis in response to political backlash.”
Volvo Drives Towards a Greener Future and Calls on Other Businesses to Follow Volvo Cars unveiled a new target to reduce CO2 emissions per vehicle by 75% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. This ambitious goal builds on existing pledges only to sell electric cars this decade and become a climate-neutral company by 2040.
Leveraging the Exploding Carbon Credit Market: An Opportunity for Sustainable Growth The carbon credits market is expanding rapidly as more corporations commit to net zero emissions. According to data from OPIS, sales of forest carbon credits now average $20 per metric ton of CO2, up from $7 a year ago. Morgan Stanley projects carbon markets could reach $250 billion by 2050.
ESG Innovations Drive Cost Savings Technologies now exist at price points, closing the gap between aspirations and action. Turn environmental action into economic advantage.
Green Investing's Values Test Amid the Storm The latest survey reveals a profoundly gloomy near-term outlook on climate solutions stocks. Yet growing global urgency around emissions reductions continues to steadily mount pressure on corporations to address sustainability issues and contribute towards decarbonization goals.
Elevating Social Impact for Shared Value The winds of societal change demand businesses embrace stakeholder mindfulness and challenge leaders to view social purpose as an opportunity, not an obligation.