Shuffling deckchairs on the Titanic: is ESG a redundant concept?
On June 30, 2023 by Ken PuckerInstitutions across the globe have welcomed the ISSB’s much-anticipated inaugural global sustainability standards. However, some industry experts warn that too much focus on standardising data could distract from the urgent need to decarbonise. https://www.energymonitor.ai/finance/reporting-and-disclosure/is-esg-investing-a-redundant-concept/
Big Closets, Small Planet
On June 29, 2023 by Ken Puckerhttps://sustainablefashionacademy.org/podcast/thought-leadership-circularity-fantasy-distraction/
Carbon Neutral Claims Under Investigation In Greenwashing Probe
On June 16, 2023 by Ken PuckerLast month, the European Parliament set out to ban environmental claims about carbon neutrality based on carbon offsetting schemes. This has caused ripple implications for sustainability and marketing teams, especially their public-facing approach on how to reach ‘net zero’. https://www.forbes.com/sites/amynguyen/2023/06/16/carbon-neutral-claims-under-investigation-in-greenwashing-probe/?sh=2e710bfa6431
You Might Want to Think Twice About Clothing Brands That Push Rental, Resale, and Recycling
On June 14, 2023 by Ken PuckerThis month, three shirts, two dresses, and a pair of shorts arrived at my door. They’re mine, but only for a month. After that, I’ll pack them in a reusable tote bag and send them to a warehouse in Pennsylvania, where they’ll be cleaned and shipped to their next (temporary) owner. Along with more than […]
33. Is ESG investing good for biodiversity?
On June 6, 2023 by Ken PuckerESG is the latest buzzword in business & biodiversity circles, but it’s not actually new – only newly popular. And it’s one among many terms and acronyms in this field, which may be familiar but are often poorly understood – ESG stands for “environmental, social and governance” investing criteria. Understanding concepts like ESG is consequential […]