environment
Capitalism Does Not Require a Tradeoff Between Planet and Profit
Critics of capitalism claim that the economic system incorrigibly encourages the exploitation of the planet and is thus incompatible with efforts to mitigate climate...
Interview: Sustainable Policies in the Amazon Benefit Business
ProMarket spoke with Natura & Co Latin America’s Global Sustainability Director Denise Hills about how her company, industry at large, and Brazil benefits from...
Bolsonaro’s reelection may become a setback for ESG in Brazil
Social pressures, market forces and elected leaders influence corporate decisions on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Journalist Stephanie Tondo examines the state of...
Antitrust and Sustainability: An Introduction to an Ongoing Debate
Can sustainability play a role in antitrust enforcement? And should it? Lund University professor Julian Nowag explores the debate around that intersection of sustainability,...
Fracking Can Lead to Elevated Salt Levels in Surface Water, Study Finds
A new study finds that fracking can lead to increased salt levels in water surfaces, especially during the early stages of production and in...
Unsettled: What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change?
In his book Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn’t, and Why It Matters, Steven Koonin explores misconceptions and shortcomings in the media's...
Millennials and Gen Z Are Willing to Accept Lower Wages to Work in More Sustainable Firms
Firms in more environmentally friendly sectors are better able to attract and retain talent and at lower wages. Millennials and Gen Z, who are...
What Happens When Multinationals Appear in Reporting on Activist Assassinations? High-Profile Media Has Bite
A new report finds that being linked to human rights abuses—merely appearing in reporting around high-profile events—can significantly influence a company’s stock market value....
Are Large Institutional Investors Actually Effective in Getting Companies to Reduce Their CO2 Emissions?
Large institutional investors have been accused of not doing
enough to reduce CO2 emissions. However, a new study finds that firms like
BlackRock, Vanguard, and State...
President-Elect Joe Biden and the Real Lessons of DuPont
Simply talking corporate America into being more responsible is not enough. It may get corporations to talk the talk, but not to walk the...
