Corporate Governance of Climate Risks
Climate financial risks for companies Climate financial risks refer to the set of potential risks that may result from climate change and that could potentially impact the safety and soundness of individual financial institutions and have broader financial stability implications for the banking system. These risks are typically classified as physical and transition risks. Physical […]
True Gem Collaborates with Carbon Credit Capital to Make Its Jewelry Products Carbon Neutral
This Earth Day, The True Gem is proud to announce that all of their jewelry products made in 2021 are now carbon-neutral and will continuously mitigate their products’ energy carbon footprint through supporting low carbon projects around the world. The True Gem’s mission is to build a community that changes the way the world sees […]
Increasing Corporate Investment for Sustainability Ventures
Traditionally, the primary factor used to determine whether something is worth investing in was the monetary return. But with the world constantly evolving and shifting, investors are setting new standards for what they deem worthwhile. Today, company performance is measured by more than just ROI. Environmental and social issues such as sustainability, diversity, and responsibility […]
Climate Risk for Investors: What’s at stake?
Climate change is one of the most pressing concerns facing investors today. But most don’t have a complete understanding of the risks that accompany it. This hampers their ability to identify them during their due diligence process. In this article, we will help investors and portfolio professionals understand the risks posed by climate change and […]
When Dental Practice Meets Carbon Neutrality
By Pianpian Wang “Our mission is to serve five key stakeholders, patients, team, suppliers, community and environment”, says Scott Andersen, the co-founder of Artisan Dental. Artisan Dental, founded by Scott and his wife Dr. Nicole Andersen, is located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, with 23 staff and 4 dentists. Having started the practice in 2014, Artisan […]
COP 26 Glasgow, Scotland
This month, thousands of scientists, climate change activists, and world leaders descend upon Glasgow, Scotland for the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021 (COP26). It is one of the largest in-person global conferences since the outbreak of COVID-19. But where do we, the laymen, fit in this environmental negotiation puzzle? Yes, we have a […]
Report on Science Based Emissions Targets
By Pianpian Wang Report on Science Based Emissions Targets One silver lining to COVID-19 is that multiple sources and news outlets are showing an increase in businesses and individuals taking action to tackle the climate crisis that we all face. One example is that more businesses have started to develop science-based targets (“SBT”) to reduce […]
Racism in Environmental Justice
By Shannon Mora Racism in Environmental Justice In a previous blog post titled Privilege in Sustainability, I discussed the ways the climate action initiative has shown to be targeted towards the young white demographic. The disconnect between minority peoples and the climate action movement is tied to both the price point for sustainable goods and […]
Shipping and Supply Chains Emissions Report
By Pianpian Wang A few months ago, I wrote an article regarding some strategies that help reduce the shipping industry’s carbon emissions. Back then, I projected that some moves might be taken to mitigate the carbon impact of shipping. It is noted that shipping emissions also matter to many businesses outside the shipping industry, such […]
Extreme Weather Events- What’s Next?
Extreme Weather Events By Shannon Mora “Thousands forced to evacuate as California fires blase across the state”. “100,000 evacuated as waters reach giant Chinese Buddha statue”. “Two dead and hundreds of thousands without power after wind storm battles the Midwest.” “New South Wales, Australia weather: Flooding eases on south coast but many residents yet to […]