Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 9, 2024

A new, mathematical inequity measurement model, Protocolo ESG Racial (“ESG Racial Protocol"), aims to do just that. The Protocolo ESG Racial was developed to address those gaps in data—and consequently in actions that private companies take to address them.

Public and Social Policy 66

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Law Poverty 66

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 2, 2022

Are you an entrepreneur, manager, or investor and have been wondering how to operate more sustainably? Most regulations, especially those tied to ESG reporting , require that all data on sustainability should be accurate and verifiable. Carbon Footprint Calculation: Why You Should Get it Right. In most cases, this is one year.

Energy 52

Energy Management Associations Production 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Businesses—in their myriad roles as employers, suppliers, and investors—need to lean into end-to-end sustainability by taking actions that improve not only the environment but also livelihoods, particularly among vulnerable communities in their value chains. Companies can also look beyond their own walls for innovative ideas.

Health 89

Health Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, debt-for-nature swaps generally do not address root causes of environmental degradation, such as weak governance, corruption, or market failures and, therefore, they do not ensure long-term sustainability outcomes. Each of these challenges must be tackled head-on. This interest can be charged further with proper incentives.

Public and Social Policy 76

Public and Social Policy Environmental Governance Civil Society 76

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Investors and shareholders are also taking notice—biodiversity loss is one of the fastest-growing themes in ESG investments and disclosures. Thirdly, central banks and financial institutions increasingly view biodiversity loss as a systemic risk to financial systems. Reduce and better manage your land footprint.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 6, 2024

At the same time, despite sustained organizing, asset managers haven’t moved nearly enough on issues ranging from workers’ rights to climate. In Texas, the decision to ban and pull funds from firms following so-called “ESG” standards—or environmental, social, and corporate governance considerations—has rattled the likes of BlackRock.

Management 119

Management Public and Social Policy Governance Universities 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

If you find yourself using the terms ESG and impact investing interchangeably, you’re not alone. Thus, while ESG was ushered in by the public sector, impact investing evolved through efforts by the private sector. With that context, let’s consider six additional ways ESG and impact investing are different: 1.

Environmental 133

Environmental Finance Governance Law 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We looked at spending across the social impact sector; including government , global and domestic philanthropy, and S-themed ESG assets under management; and found that globally we are spending an extraordinary amount of money—roughly $72 trillion annually—making social spending the world’s largest financial market.

Public and Social Policy 95

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Universities Governance 95

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In fact, almost 85 percent of individual investors say they are interested in sustainable investing and more than three quarters believe they can use their investments to influence the extent of climate change. As a result, ESG funds are often weighted toward health care and technology companies. Our judgment: Steer clear.

Environmental 94

Environmental Finance Energy Management 94

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) phenomenon sheds light on the long-overlooked matter of governance in the realm of corporate management in Korea, and we must examine nonprofits with the same lens.

Governance 103

Governance Nonprofit governance Nonprofit governance and management Universities 103

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When we take a closer look at what Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks actually entail, it is often not worth the time and resources for most small nonprofits to go through such a process. The post Beyond the Hype: Why ESG Frameworks Miss the Mark for Small Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado.

Environmental 85

Environmental Governance Nonprofits 85

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Article In Brief: The Problem: More and more corporations are developing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. As we have seen from past regulatory and reporting changes in the for-profit sector, the increasing focus on ESG will inevitably impact the nonprofit sector as well. Should It Matter to Nonprofits?

Environmental 76

Environmental Governance Nonprofits 76

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Nonprofits have been leaders in building sustainability for generations. Nonprofits can be the catalysts for the systemic change in consciousness we so desperately need by advocating for a community-benefit approach in our economic system.

Environmental 89

Environmental Nonprofits Governance Culture 89