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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

Kate Choi

4 min read

ESG

What Really Is Corporate Social Responsibility?

In this podcast, the Kellogg branch of GRC Insights collaborates with Dr. Tracy Dathe, a business management professor, to conduct a cross-cultural analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Katia Shek

1 min read

Civil Society

Tak Boleh Tahan! 2023: A Snippet of Singapore’s Civil Society

The "Tak Boleh Tahan! 2023" event took place at the Orange & Teal Cafe, providing a platform for open discussions regarding civil social issues in Singapore. The event focused on key topics such as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) hike, "Working to Death," and the need for affordable homes...

Kang Aderyn

7 min read

Mental Health

An Attempt to Excavate the Causes of Construction Workers’ Poor Mental Health

By Caresse Chin On 4th August 2020, Reuters -- an international news organization -- published an article regarding a slew of suicides among migrant workers with the pandemic (or more specifically, the overly

Chin Yi Xuan Caresse

9 min read

ESG

Why Did China Abandon Its “Zero COVID Policy” and How Will It Affect the Rest of the World?

The Zero-COVID policy signed by President Xi Jinping was put in effect at the beginning of the pandemic, and is a strategy that seeks to eliminate the transmission of COVID-19 within China. This

Liam Chapman

6 min read

ESG

The Environmental Impact of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to have a significant impact on the environment, both positive and negative. The development and implementation of AI have revolutionized many aspects of our lives, including the

Rita Li

4 min read

Sustainability

Cleaning Up Clean Beauty

The clean beauty industry has become a trending topic in recent years, with many consumers opting for products that are supposedly free of harsh chemicals and harmful ingredients. However, behind the glossy marketing

Andrew Sun

3 min read

Toronto

Entering the New Era of ESG: The Current State of the Canadian ESG Reporting Environment

Environmental, Social and Governance, also known as ESG, is a rising topic in today’s world. The importance of carbon footprints, sustainability, human rights and the organizational structure of a firm are more important than ever to ensure the success of a firm in the long term.

Michelle Lu

18 min read

Sustainability

Ethiopia’s Fatal Drought

By Darin Materman As Ethiopia enters its third year without sufficient rainfall, malnutrition and thirst plague local communities. With three failed rainy seasons denying Ethiopians crucial water, the drought haunting the Horn of

Darin Materman

3 min read

Sustainability

Discrepancies in the clean energy industry

Problem 1: The clean energy industry is white-male-dominated. Introduction The energy industry is in a state of transformative flux, riding on the back of renewables. Clean energy provides the chance to bring far-reaching,

Varun Jhamvar

6 min read

Kellogg

Patagonia: ESG's Golden Child

Patagonia: The Brand It’s no question that Patagonia has revolutionised the ESG world. When you hear “Patagonia”, you don’t just envision the outdoor clothing line: you envision social goodness. As one

Katia Shek

4 min read

ESG

Reimagining the Voluntary Carbon Market

A growing industry of carbon capture is attempting to remove these harmful emissions from the atmosphere. Facilitating their growth through an efficient voluntary carbon market could accelerate the path to a cleaner future.

Caden W. McCulloch

8 min read

ESG

Boston’s Disparities In Access to Clean Energy

By: Samiya Gupta

Samiya Gupta

6 min read

Sustainability

Climate Change And Its Disproportionate Effect On Education Access

By: Hpone Thit Htoo

Hpone Thit Htoo

4 min read

Sustainability

The Unsustainability of Buffet Food Waste

Source:Four Seasons: The Market Kitchen DiningBuffets are a key part of the dining experience – whether it be in hotels, buffet-style restaurants, soup kitchens, or even in a college dining hall. The word

Rhea Kundamal

8 min read

ESG

How Healthcare Fails Half the Population: an Investigation of Gaps in Women’s Healthcare

How Healthcare Fails Half the Population: an Investigation of Gaps in Women’s HealthcareKey points:Women’s health has been neglected for decades due to gender biases in medical research and healthcare providersTo

Sarah Liu

9 min read

ESG

Sustainable Future for the Oil and Gas Industry

Source:EY:Four trends driving the oil and gas industry in 2022 and beyondGiven the rising oil price of above $105 per barrel due to Russia-Ukraine tension and China’s COVID lockdown, there

Seora Kim

3 min read

Sustainability

Examining Food Aid in Latin America

AbstractAffecting more than one billion people in 2009, the worldwide ‘hunger pandemic’ has left many nations struggling to ensure the health and well-being of their citizens in a globalized society. Despite increases in

Emma Guard

14 min read

Sustainability

The Sustainability of Bitcoin and its Impact on the Environment

Source: NBC News: Mining rigs at work in Romania farming for Ethereum and ZilliqiaWhen it comes to cryptocurrencies, anyone with the right hardware and software can become miners. Consequently, the ease of availability

Eunice Rho

10 min read