Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

During greenloop 2022, a unique conference focused on sustainability in the attractions industry, we heard from some of the biggest players in the industry. From Liseberg, one of the most visited amusement parks in Scandinavia, we heard from Maria Gimbro, purchasing and procurement specialist, who spoke about the opportunities and challenges of responsible purchasing and […]

One of Australia’s oldest eco-friendly retailers has collapsed into administration, but Ecolateral CEO Jamie Stott is hopeful its flagship store could be revitalised under new ownership. Taking to social media on Wednesday, Stott confirmed the decision to put Ecolateral into voluntary administration on Monday after an “incredibly challenging 12-month period” for the retailer. Around a […]

A new study shows that the leading U.S. state in eco-certified hotels is…Maryland! According to a study by Family Destinations Guide, Maryland is the only state with more than 10% of its hotels certified green. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean that Maryland hotels have greener practices than other states. It indicates that hoteliers in […]

For numerous people, the joyful season is a time to eat, party, and be delighted. Families travel to reunite, veritable dinners are planned, and all gifts are exchanged. But what is the environmental effect of Christmas? And how can you make vacations more sustainable? And if you’re truly concerned about mother earth, it can add […]

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Allen Brown Because of the adverse consequences of global warming, countless people are gradually advocating for an eco-friendly lifestyle. This practice should begin right from the place where you spend the most time: your home. The good news is that there are many ways to decrease environmental impacts through […]

Commentary In the third of his four part review of Terrence Keeley’s Sustainable, Rupert Darwall writes that ESG rests on a vision of the free-market economy that says capitalism needs to be led by people with the right values, which raises the question: Whose values? This makes ESG inherently divisive, explaining the pushback ESG is […]

This article was co-authored by Katherine Kennedy, an Associate at Metis Strategy. For years, ESG has been little more than a sub-bullet or appendix slide in most CIOs’ strategy decks. But changing consumer sensibilities and heightened investor scrutiny have swept ESG, and technology’s role in it, to the top of the agenda. Corporate strategies hinge […]

Fifteen years ago, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing was in its Wild West era. Few companies tracked or released data on the social or environmental impact of their operations, or even bothered to keep track in the first place. But since then, ESG investing has become the hot topic in the financial industry. By […]

It was another tumultuous year for humanity and business. Inflation, supply chain problems, the first war in Europe in 80 years, and much more came together to challenge us all. The existential challenges we face — which the business community is increasingly being asked to help solve — got worse this year. We experienced climate-change-driven […]

How does an independent news business become sustainable? In a textbook case study, it might launch with some modest funding and a minimum viable product, simultaneously growing audience, products. and revenue over a few short years in a steady upward climb toward impact and prosperity. Here, I’ll pause for anyone who’s ever run a news […]