Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2022

These communities lack access to health care , struggle with food insecurity and water scarcity , and generally have difficulty meeting basic needs. For example, any company, no matter its industry, can build an “anchor” facility in a low-income community that employs local residents and supports their well-being.

Health 89

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 15, 2023

Moreover, developing countries typically lack key technologies and financial resources that could help them become more resilient to climate change and its impacts. Governments representing deeply indebted nations are often unable to invest in health care, education, and other services, which, in turn, threatens their very political survival.

Public and Social Policy 76

Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance Civil Society 76

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In response, asset managers have created and rebranded trillions of dollars of funds as ESG (environment, social, and governance) funds targeting socially minded investors. For example, an investor might provide capital directly or via a venture or private equity fund to a startup or growing company to expand a product or service.

Environmental 94

Environmental Finance Energy Management 94