The global economy depends on clean air
GreenBiz
APRIL 28, 2020
To repair our economy and ensure its resilience, we can — and we must — solve for public and planetary health at the same time.
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Rethinking food packaging can dent the plastic pollution crisis
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Although the global economy is increasingly wrapped in plastic, companies of all sizes are dramatically reducing their use of it.
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The bar for corporate climate leadership is rising
GreenBiz
JUNE 6, 2022
The 3,000+ companies taking action with Science Based Targets now represent more than one-third of the global economy.
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'Every fraction of warming matters': Top scientists warn of irreversible climate impacts
GreenBiz
AUGUST 9, 2021
Another landmark report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provides stark warnings but stresses that rapidly putting the global economy on course to net-zero emissions by 2050 could hugely reduce escalating impacts.
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GreenFin 22: GreenBiz Studio feat. Carl Prins (Pathzero)
GreenBiz
AUGUST 25, 2022
Carl Prins discusses how the role of technology in managing financed emissions in private markets can accelerate the decarbonization of the global economy. This video is sponsored by Pathzero.
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On the money: 8 takeaways from the 2020 GreenFin Summit
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
The second annual event convened owners and managers of $22 trillion to discuss how capital markets could drive the global economy towards sustainability.
World Economic Forum, Davos | Scaling the Green Hydrogen Global Economy
Energy Central
JANUARY 17, 2024
The future of energy transition: Scaling the Green Hydrogen Global Economy It's a stimulating topic for discussion in Davos right now [link] [link].
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Paul Polman's rallying cry for courageous leaders
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Governments already have spent $12 trillion to $13 trillion just to stabilize global economies ravaged by COVID-19. Many of these same governments are devising ways to reconstruct global economies by spending back better, addressing climate change and inequality along the way. Spend back better.
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The industries reshaping our global economy
McKinsey Sustainabilty
DECEMBER 12, 2024
New research shines a light on the next arenas of competition: the high-growth industries of today that will transform the business landscape of tomorrow.
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COP29: Business and Policy in the New Economy
3BL Media
DECEMBER 6, 2024
In this episode of ESG Talk, Mandi McReynolds is onsite in Baku at COP29 with Linda-Eling Lee, head of the Sustainability Institute at MSCI, to explore the evolving role of businesses in tackling global climate challenges. Read more about the Sustainability Institutes research here: [link]. Listen Now Looking for more?
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IFRS Says Over Half of Global Economy Moving Towards Coverage by ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards
ESG Today
MAY 28, 2024
The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) was launched in November 2021 at the COP26 climate conference, with the goal to develop IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards to provide investors with information about companies’ sustainability risks and opportunities.
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Want To Boost the Global Economy by $10 Trillion?
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Photo: CARE Peru Data from the Gates Foundation suggests that investing in the economic power of women like Fariha could boost the global economy by as much as $10 trillion by 2030 – twice the GDP of Japan, the world’s third largest economy. Elizabeth Vargas Vilca and her staff at her shoe manufacturing business.
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Alberta's conservative party invites climate disinformation into policy debate
Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Alberta’s self-inflicted economic wounds Abandoning its net-zero targets would set Alberta on a lonely path, marking it as an outlier in the global economy. “A A commitment to net-zero is table stakes, in terms of the bare minimum,” Dyer says.
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Solar’s stunning journey from lab curiosity to global juggernaut wiping out fossil fuels
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Leading solar researcher predicts technology will "wipe fossil fuels" out of the global economy, and help deliver a resilient, reliable and extremely cheap energy grid. The post Solar’s stunning journey from lab curiosity to global juggernaut wiping out fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Definitive Guide to ESG
GreenBiz
MAY 2, 2022
By proactively addressing impacts of ESG, like climate change, companies can better predict future innovation to avoid supply chain disruption by advancing ways in which materials are sourced and ensuring the global economy drives value creation with ESG elements in mind.
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Global Financial Inclusion Index from Principal® Develops Benchmark for Financial Security and Inclusion Across Global Economies
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
In its first year, the Index is helping to develop a benchmark for financial security and inclusion across global economies. In general, developed economies tend to pool towards the higher end of the Index, and emerging and developing economies cluster at the bottom. Key findings.
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The State of Green Business 2021
GreenBiz
JANUARY 25, 2021
As the global economy finds its footing in the coming months, and as a new, more environmentally friendly administration takes hold in Washington, D.C., Such turmoil easily could have spelled the end, or at least the pause, of anything having to do with business and sustainability.
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25 tech and infrastructure problems to solve before we can reach net zero
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
McKinsey Global Institute Research has identified 25 significant technology and infrastructure challenges that need to be overcome.
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GreenFin 22: Acting Now on Net Zero: A Conversation With Mark Carney
GreenBiz
JULY 12, 2022
Transitioning the global economy to net-zero emissions may be the most Herculean task modern society has faced. To sustain a healthy society, strong economy and dignified life on earth, there is no other viable option.
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Proving the ROI of ESG: How These 6 Organizations are Crushing It
GreenBiz
JUNE 2, 2023
Demonstrating ROI for your ESG efforts is more vital than ever given the uncertainty around global economy and geopolitics. This means not only reporting to and aligning with internal stakeholders and the board, but also staying on top of the diverse global reporting frameworks when budgets are tight and teams are getting leaner.
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IKEA Parent Ingka to Invest $1 Billion in Recycling-Focused Companies
ESG Today
JANUARY 16, 2025
According to Ingka Group, the new initiative is aimed at supporting the transition to a circular economy, with the company noting that the global economy consumes 75% more natural resources than the Earth can regenerate, while less than 20% of waste is recycled.
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Reputational Risks and Opportunities: Managing the Impacts of COVID-19 and Climate Change
GreenBiz
MAY 19, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragility of the global economy and its supply chains. Reputational Risks and Opportunities: Managing the Impacts of COVID-19 and Climate Change. It has also shown that reputational risks and opportunities can become magnified in times of crisis.
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NatureMetrics Raises $25 Million to Scale Biodiversity Monitoring and Reporting Platform
ESG Today
JANUARY 14, 2025
We are making nature data accessible and actionable, driving a shift towards a more sustainable global economy. This investment will allow us to rapidly accelerate our solutionenabling businesses to understand nature across their supply chains and make informed operational and financial decisions.
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BP hits the brakes on transition away from fossil fuels
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
They have to worry about the returns of their entire portfolio in the global economy, and these are in great danger if the world fails to reach the goal of the Paris Accord,” he said. They are stewards of the global economy and should realize that the only formal power they have is the power of the vote.”
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Food waste contributes 10% to global emissions but 9 out of 10 countries’ NDCs fail to focus on food waste and loss
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
WRAP warns that food loss and waste have devastating impacts on society and global economies too. The World Economic Forum estimates that food loss and waste costs the global economy $936 billion a year, while more than 783 million people go hungry and a third of humanity faces food insecurity.
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New Global Report Demonstrates FedEx Economic Impact
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
NYSE: FDX) released the findings from its 2022 report that analyzed the company’s impact on the global economy with key regional and market-specific analyses from around the world at the conclusion of its 2022 fiscal year (FY 2022). DESCRIPTION: MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 30, 2022 /3BL Media/ - FedEx Corp.
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HSBC Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer Steps Down
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Herweijer said: “I am deeply proud of what we have achieved at HSBC to support the global sustainability agenda. I believe that HSBC – as one of the world’s largest banks – has a key role to play in financing the transition across the global economy and supporting our customers.”
Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, October 2024
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Third-quarter GDP reports reveal a mixed global economy. The IMF forecasts a slow but stable global trajectory into 2025. China faces an economic slowdown; the United States sees growth; and the eurozone is stable.
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How Technology Can Bridge the Gap Between COP29 Ambitions and Real-World Outcomes
3BL Media
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The energy transition is creating a profound shift across industries and global economies. Amplified by technological innovation and intense competition, it is reshaping sectors and shifting economies toward renewable energy. Central to this effort is the energy transition, one of the key economic growth drivers of our time.
Investing in Education = Strengthening Our Communities
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
JA is a community organization whose mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. The nonprofit delivers programs that deal with real issues such as career exploration and workforce readiness, financial literacy and business and entrepreneurship.
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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, September 2024
McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The OECD sees the global economy improving. Central banks’ strategies are diverging, with some cutting rates and others raising them. China announces a major stimulus, and the US Federal Reserve cuts rates.
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Unilever sets $1.2B sales target for meat and dairy alternatives
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Unilever also announced plans to bring forward its goal of halving food waste from its global operations by five years to 2025, a move commended by Liz Goodwin, senior fellow and director of food loss and waste at the World Resources Institute.
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AEG and Bank of Montreal Sponsor 2024 LA Sports & Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit Hosted by Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
3BL Media
OCTOBER 14, 2024
With everyone’s support, together we can grow small businesses throughout the region, strengthen our supplier base, increase our competitive edge in the global economy and drive positive change throughout our city.”
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DP World Receives Largest-Ever Vessel to the Dominican Republic, Advancing Trade
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
. - END - DP World Americas Media Contact: Melina Vissat, Head of Communications M: (+1) 704-605-6159 E: melina.vissat@dpworld.com About DP World Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world.
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JPMorgan Chase wants to be the commercial bank for ‘green economy’ companies
GreenBiz
APRIL 12, 2021
Lehman said these sectors were picked because of their outsized potential to decrease the carbon footprint of the global economy, pointing to estimated emissions reductions related to transitioning to clean energy and to industrial production. The latter area might include, for example, carbon credit exchanges and marketplaces.
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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, January 2024
McKinsey Sustainabilty
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The global economy was more resilient than anticipated in 2023, but there were patchy bright spots; 2024 brings further ambiguity.
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Economic conditions outlook, September 2022
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
In stormy weather, survey respondents maintain realism about the global economy. While geopolitical conflicts and inflation remain top of mind, concerns about energy volatility predominate in Europe.
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Schneider Electric, PCAF Partner to Help Banks, Investors Measure & Report Financed Emissions
ESG Today
JANUARY 16, 2025
Our accredited partnership program is a crucial part of our efforts to support financial institutions in their efforts towards decarbonization and is key to accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable and equitable global economy.
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The robot renaissance: How human-like machines are reshaping business
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MARCH 22, 2024
The next robot revolution is here, and this one might transform the global economy.
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Purpose 360: 2023 Purpose Predictions
3BL Media
JANUARY 3, 2023
Twelve months later, we’re left feeling unsettled, but sure of one thing: When a strategy like purpose causes this much tension and change throughout the global economy, it’s for a good reason. Employees shuffled between companies in search of greater meaning, pay, and balance. But what challenges will purpose face this year?
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Why the Skills Mismatch Is a Global Challenge
3BL Media
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The global economy is shifting toward high-skilled industries that demand green and digital skills, making the skill mismatch even bigger. Second, SAP, UNICEF, and GenU will pilot the educate to employ program , supporting learning-to-earning pathways in the digital and green economy for young people.
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Coastal cities must adapt faster to climate change
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 27, 2024
Coastal cities play a key role in the global economy and have important functions for society at large. That is why their role in global climate adaptation is crucial. At the same time, they are severely affected by the impact of climate change.
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McKinsey Sustainabilty
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Eighteen future arenas could reshape the global economy and generate $29 trillion to $48 trillion in revenues by 2040. Arenas are industries that transform the business landscape.
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When it comes to social and environmental justice, words don’t cut it
GreenBiz
APRIL 28, 2021
To be clear, the investors and corporate leaders involved in these efforts represent a small portion of the global economy, and many companies will continue to fight any attempt to change the status quo. But the holdouts and naysayers do not have momentum on their side.
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