ESG

Impact through environmental, social, and corporate governance. A collection of 67 posts
Decarbonization of Real Estate with Machine Learning
AI

Decarbonization of Real Estate with Machine Learning

By Sara Memon From The Wharton School By using technology like machine learning and AI, property owners can swiftly reduce carbon emissions in their buildings. This involves assessing present heating and cooling systems,
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"Democracy Dies in Darkness": Bringing the Light to American Business
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"Democracy Dies in Darkness": Bringing the Light to American Business

By: Maia Zasler From: Sciences Po Menton The Washington Post, an American daily newspaper, adopted the tagline “Democracy Dies in Darkness” in 2017. The slogan references the organization’s steadfast commitment to illuminating
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The Green-ness of “To-Go”: Ways the US Food Delivery Industry Could Move in More Sustainable Directions
Food Delivery

The Green-ness of “To-Go”: Ways the US Food Delivery Industry Could Move in More Sustainable Directions

By: Jackie Li From: Northwestern University With the pandemic heightening people's tendencies to stay at home, the popularity of food delivery services, to no one's surprise, has skyrocketed over the past few years.
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Advancing the Armenian Economy: Policy and Action
Economics

Advancing the Armenian Economy: Policy and Action

Despite its capital's grandiose façade, Armenia is currently the poorest country in the South Caucasus. The aftermath of the 1988 Spitak Earthquake, remnants of the Soviet Union, current geopolitics, high rental rates, and failures of social security efforts might be the reason.
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Sustainable Fashion or Greenwashing? Decoding Industry Initiatives
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Sustainable Fashion or Greenwashing? Decoding Industry Initiatives

By: Anika Dewjee from Northwestern University The term “fast fashion” was first coined by the New York Times in the 1990s to describe Zara’s mission to get a garment from design to
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The Circular Economy and the Fashion Industry
Fashion

The Circular Economy and the Fashion Industry

Source:Startups: Clothing the height of Mt Everest is sent to landfill every 7 minutesThe circular economy is a buzzword that has been mentioned a lot in recent years, and its link to
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Equity in Education in the Post-COVID Era
Education

Equity in Education in the Post-COVID Era

By: Lavanya Subramanian From: Northwestern University By now – December 2023 – most people aren’t surprised by the detrimental effects COVID has had on almost every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to the
Fixing the WTO: Barriers to Trade In the Post-Neoliberal World
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Fixing the WTO: Barriers to Trade In the Post-Neoliberal World

Americans’ reflexive distrust of the global economy is understandable given the reckless and uneven economic growth of recent decades, but the blame should be reserved for the irresponsible economic policy that got the US to this point, not the global trade regime itself.
Greenwashing and Consumer Responsibility in the Pursuit of a Circular Fashion Economy
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Greenwashing and Consumer Responsibility in the Pursuit of a Circular Fashion Economy

More than most industries, the fashion industry noticeably asserts their sustainability and environmental initiatives. Yet, over the last 25 years, fashion retail has not only failed to decrease its ecological footprint, but it has worsened in terms of its negative environmental impact
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Poverty Alleviation Comparison: China and the U.S.
POVERTY

Poverty Alleviation Comparison: China and the U.S.

Poverty alleviation is characterized by a plethora of sub-policies but is generally spearheaded by the federal government and aims to grossly improve quality of life and initiate economic growth. Targeted poverty alleviation enacted by the Chinese government focuses specifically on rural entities;
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Navigating Multinational Corporations in Emerging Markets
Multinational Corporations

Navigating Multinational Corporations in Emerging Markets

An emerging market refers to an economic system undergoing substantial economic growth. These are systems from countries that display several attributes of a developed economy, which are undergoing a transformation from an underdeveloped, low-income
Brightline: Revolutionizing American Rail or Capitalist Pipe Dream?
Rail

Brightline: Revolutionizing American Rail or Capitalist Pipe Dream?

It’s common knowledge that when compared to its European and Asian peers, America’s rail system holds up poorly. Once the country with the most miles of rail in the world, the advent of the automobile, poor urban planning, and a shocking lack of funding has all transportation.
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Hopes, Myths and Culture in the World of Sustainable Fashion
Fashion

Hopes, Myths and Culture in the World of Sustainable Fashion

By: Maria Francisca Moutinho Ricardo da Costa From: Sciences Po Menton Accra, 2023- The second edition of the Obroni Wawu October calls for the attention of the industry for the upcycled clothing trend.
TikTok’s - silent- gender stratification
GENDER

TikTok’s - silent- gender stratification

We have all seen it. We have all laughed at it. From the videos on TikTok in which men are asked how often they think of the Roman Empire, trying to prove their masculinity on a subconscious level to, women being asked to explain the so-called “girl math”:
Thinking Period Poverty Economically
Woman's Rights

Thinking Period Poverty Economically

Disclaimer: Most research conducted on period poverty has been done through a gender binary view, indicating people who menstruate as “females''. Because this article is based on secondary research, it will mainly cover
On Economic Development and Humanitarian Solutions: the West Bank and Israel
Development

On Economic Development and Humanitarian Solutions: the West Bank and Israel

Disclaimer: The data presented in this article was largely compiled before the Hamas attacks of October 7 and the ensuing violence in the region. The current conflict, tragic loss of life, and heightened
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The Student Consultant's Report Card: Straight 'A' for Ambition
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The Student Consultant's Report Card: Straight 'A' for Ambition

Over the years, student consulting groups have slowly snuck their way into every major university of the world. We might as well start with our very own GRC: it is a non profit
Key 3 Challenges for ESG Investing: What’s Next?
ESG

Key 3 Challenges for ESG Investing: What’s Next?

Traditional investors have been evaluating investment performances primarily based on financial or accounting factors. Unlike in the past, making an investment based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become a trend in recent years.
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The Hidden Influence of China’s Foreign Investments on Global Diplomacy
Policy

The Hidden Influence of China’s Foreign Investments on Global Diplomacy

By: Audrey Taylor After a year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States has publicly condemned China’s economic and military aid to Russia, adding to growing tensions between the two
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