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Advance ESG's recent Blog posts are all about greenwashing, green bonds, how to change corporate ESG behavior, and more! Advance We're a nonprofit membership organization working to make corporations more environmentally and socially responsible. Our aim is an educated and informed membership that will encourage corporations to prioritize environmental and social impacts in their..
Advance ESG Blog
2d ago
Short term profits are certainly tasty. Increasing quarterly earnings are celebrated with abundant praise from Wall Street analysts, the press and shareholders reveling in rising stock prices. But this focus on immediate financial gains often comes at the expense of long-term fiscal health. It’s much like eating junk food: it may feel good for a moment, but it's not good for one’s overall well-being
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1w ago
It would be easy to despair over climate change. After all, not only was 2024 the hottest year in recorded history, it was also when the world crossed the 1.5 C threshold that nearly every government pledged to avoid. But there are things we can still do, as individuals and together, to address, and hopefully reverse, the impact of global warming.
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Advance ESG Blog
2M ago
It’s been a challenging time for people dedicated to fighting climate change. According to a recent UN Climate Change Panel report, the world is falling “miles short” of its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. In order to limit global temperature increases to the targeted 1.5° C mark, by 2030 we would collectively need to reduce… Read More »Can Carbon Capture Solve the Climate Crisis?
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Advance ESG Blog
3M ago
2024 is on track to be one of the hottest years ever recorded. Severe climate impacts are becoming impossible to ignore for businesses and investors worldwide. Rising temperatures, intensifying climate shocks, and disruptions to industries and supply chains underscore the urgent need for a global response. The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference “COP29”, taking place… Read More »COP29: A Turning Point for Sustainable Investing
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Advance ESG Blog
3M ago
When we think of renewable energy, solar and wind are usually what come to mind. But as the need for cleaner energy grows, there’s a new lineup of promising alternatives gaining attention. Technologies like geothermal, ocean energy, and green hydrogen are expanding the possibilities, especially in places where solar and wind might not be the… Read More »Beyond Solar and Wind Power: New Sources of Renewable Energy
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Advance ESG Blog
3M ago
ESG scores and ratings are similar concepts used to evaluate a company’s performance in environmental (E), social (S), and governance (G) factors. Scores are numerical values (like 1-10), while ratings are letter-based grades (like A-F). Both aim to assess a company’s overall ESG performance and its performance in specific areas. A shift towards the low… Read More »ESG Scores Still Matter
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Advance ESG Blog
3M ago
Blockchain is no longer just a buzzword in the tech world—it’s transforming industries by providing secure, transparent, and efficient solutions. Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across multiple computers, making the system more secure and nearly impossible to alter. From supply chains to finance and even environmental governance, blockchain is changing the… Read More »How Blockchain is Shaping the Future: Transparency, Security, and ESG
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Advance ESG Blog
4M ago
Fast fashion refers to the rapid production of chic, low-cost clothing designed to meet ever-changing consumer demand. Brands like Shein, Zara, and H&M excel at this model, but it often presses against labor rights and environmental sustainability. As awareness grows, ESG supporters are demanding an increase in transparency regarding how their clothes are made and… Read More »Fast Fashion and ESG
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Advance ESG Blog
4M ago
ESG investing is ready for its close-up. Hollywood has previously ventured into the cutthroat world of high finance in movies like Wall Street and The Big Short. HBO’s drama Industry continues this tradition, following a group of young, good-looking, London-based investment bankers at fictional global bank Pierpoint & Co. Warning: spoilers ahead for Season 3.… Read More »ESG on TV: What HBO’s “Industry” Gets Right — And Very Wrong — About Sustainable Investing
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Advance ESG Blog
5M ago
Green mortgages are becoming more popular with home buyers and homeowners who want sustainability in their financial lives. But what are green mortgages and how do they operate? Green mortgages (Energy Efficient Mortgages, or EEMs) are loans designed to promote the purchase or renovation of homes that minimize energy use. Between that and other… Read More »Why Choose a Green Mortgage?
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