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A Portfolio Approach to ESG and CSR: Why Supporting Social Entrepreneurship Accelerators Makes Sense for Corporate Funders

James Militzer

A desire to address the effects of climate change is the driving force for many corporations seeking to meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) or corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals. Data and selected examples of social enterprises whose services address climate resilience.

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What Is Sustainable Finance?

B the Change

From a company’s perspective, sustainable finance refers to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR refers to the set of corporate activities that improve human or environmental well-being. The goals include 169 detailed targets around social and economic development issues. need to commit to these frameworks.

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The fight for a better tomorrow: Canada's top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders of 2022

Corporate Knights

The Schulich School of Business grad has been actively involved in the cleantech capital ecosystem since 2015, beginning as a founding member of the cleantech team at Export Development Canada and now as manager of cleantech venture services at MaRS. There are more jobs in sustainability and impact than there ever have been,” says Perry.

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What is Ethical Consumerism?

Steven Mintz

Whether that be a person’s commitment to environmental protection, fair labor practices or supply chain transparency, consumers are voting with their wallets in a bid to support responsible business ethics. A 2015 Nielsen  report  found that 73% of the Millennial generation was willing to pay more for sustainable goods.

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The 2020 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

Manager, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, Kilroy Realty; Los Angeles. Part living lab and part business hub, Plant Chicago aims to cultivate local circular economies, and Lyon has been applying and accelerating this mission since she joined the team full-time in 2015. . Corporate Strategy.

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Strengthening the ‘Environment’ Component of ESG: How Financial Institutions Can Bring Green Financing into the Mainstream in India

James Militzer

trillion in 2020, with an average annual growth rate of 60% since 2015. trillion from 2015 to 2030 to achieve its major targets, including reducing the emission intensity of its GDP by 33-35%, creating an additional carbon sink of 2.5-3 This total is expected to reach US $2.36 trillion by 2023. Source: Refinitiv Deals Intelligence.