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4 reasons to put an ESG lens on your supply chain now

Jul, 2023 | Article

Massive value and opportunity lie in educating teams about how to properly manage environmental, social and governance impacts in the supply chain, says professor Greg Distelhorst.

Dollar for dollar: How a growing number of dollar stores negatively impacts food security

Jul, 2023 | Article

The rapid expansion of dollar chains in the U.S. is causing neighbourhood grocers to shutter, impacting low-income households most, new research finds.

Lessons in leadership from sustainability pioneers

Jul, 2023 | Opinion

What can we learn from the CEOs of Unilever, Interface and BlackRock? They see the business up-side in a green future, for one thing.

Inside H&M's approach to raising wages for factory workers

May, 2023 | Article

New research into the retailer's pay-wage programs shows companies can influence suppliers to implement positive change in a financially sustainable way.

How can companies better meet their sustainability goals?

Mar, 2023 | Article

Adopting climate reduction targets backed by science can help organizations committed to building a zero-emissions economy.

Can we improve feminism at work? Perhaps if we turn to sisterhood

Mar, 2023 | Podcast

Dr. Tina Opie explores how we can challenge our own assumptions and biases and find stronger connections with our peers to create a more inclusive workplace.

Is ESG a threat or the future of finance?

Jan, 2023 | Article

As the adoption of sustainable finance grows, so do its critics. Investors are left asking, do immediate challenges (and their costs) outweigh long-term returns?

Tech companies can help gentrify neighbourhoods — but at what cost?

Jan, 2023 | Article

Technology clusters drive innovation and economic growth, but also cause income segregation, research finds. Investment in local infrastructure and amenities is key.