ESG Trending Topics: Fall 2022
The ever-evolving sustainable finance space appears to have entered a paradoxical phase. While some headlines discuss regulations...
ESG - From Alternative to Essential
The importance of engagement in the ESG investing context is not news to anyone. The development of stakeholder capitalism, the...
Mauna Loa and Carbon PPM Trends, September 2022 Update
There are dozens of locations worldwide where atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) levels are recorded and tracked. One of our...
Social Washing: Do Policies Guarantee Positive Outcomes?
This article explores information about external stakeholders using the Adverse Outcome Signal, which identifies companies with a...
“Seeing” is Believing: Interpretability and Climate Data
When it comes to data analytics, the business world today finds itself in a paradoxical position. Big data and machine learning...
Polar Bears: Bullish or Bearish Outlook?
During Earth Week, we wanted to check on the progress of polar bears as one aspect of climate change that may signal risk and...
Integrating SASB Standards into a Dynamic ESG Composite Score
ESG factors are among the most significant drivers of change in the world today, with major implications for businesses and...
Decarbonizing Energy-Intensive Industries
The decarbonization goals of policy makers cannot be achieved without transforming industries beyond the electricity sector.
The “E” in ESG: 10 Trends to Watch
With the ongoing focus on ESG investing, here are 10 “E” trends to watch that will illustrate the pushes and pulls that are...
Mauna Loa and PPM: Analyzing the Latest Data
Published measurements from NOAA’s Mauna Loa location, collected over the past few decades, have shown a steady increase in...
The Impact of Green Public Contract Awards on Stock Returns
Preliminary results from a recent study appear to show that green contract awards are associated with a significant positive...
Decarbonizing the Building Sector
Approximately 38% of global energy-related CO2 emissions arise from the building sector, yet this sector is one of the harder to...
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