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Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways

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Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways. In Taiwan, where I live and work, a large percentage of companies occupy an important position in the global economy as major suppliers of goods across the industrial spectrum. Sponsored Article. José Miguel Salazar. 30 Under 30.

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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century

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HSBC has become the latest bank to commit to achieving net-zero financed emissions, announcing Monday that it intends to align its portfolio of investments and debt financing with global climate targets by mid-century. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article.

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Is sustainability undergoing a pandemic pause?

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When more than 190,000 humans died of COVID-19 globally, nearly five times the number one month earlier, and more than 20 million Americans lost their jobs. When the global economy essentially sank like a stone as people world over sheltered in place. Sponsored Article. When the U.S. Leadership. State of the Profession.

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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

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With more than one quarter of the global economy committed to achieving net-zero emissions over the coming decades, it follows that the shipping sector will be under increased pressure from governments and private players to clean up its act. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere).

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Inside Hewlett Foundation’s plan to electrify all road transportation by 2050

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A former research scientist in clean energy and transportation at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Gopal has a grant-making philosophy that focuses on electrifying the global economy quickly, resiliently and reliably with clean power. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere).

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What role does ESG play in the 'new normal'?

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Although the global COVID-19 outbreak is first and foremost an existential public health threat, it also likely represents the dawn of an economic "new world order" and a reshaping of the global economy. How can we ensure more resilient supply chains for essential goods, such as food and medicine?

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Nature takes root on the balance sheet

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This will have a tremendous impact on nature that, in turn, will affect businesses and the global economy. The World Economic Forum analyzed 163 industry sectors and their supply chains and found over half of the world’s GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services. Sponsored Article.