Sustainability
Consumers may care about protecting the environment, but good intentions do not always translate into purchases. New research from the University of Eastern Finland suggests…
Corporate Climate Reporting Advances Are Hidden Behind the Numbers
A growing number of companies are opening their books on climate risks, greenhouse gas emissions and environmental strategies. But are businesses genuinely improving their climate…
Greenwashing Concerns Could Increase the Cost of Climate Finance
Concerns about greenwashing could make it more expensive for governments and businesses to finance the shift towards a low-carbon economy, according to new research examining…
A New Vision for Nature Finance Is Needed, Researchers Argue
Efforts to reverse the world’s accelerating loss of biodiversity may require more than simply attracting investment into conservation projects. Researchers are urging a fundamental shift…
Exploring Corporate Sustainability Priorities Through AI
As pressure mounts on businesses to demonstrate environmental and social responsibility, corporate sustainability reports are coming under closer scrutiny. Companies increasingly disclose how they address…
Investor Pressure on ESG May Prompt Firms to Transfer Pollution to Suppliers
Investors who evaluate companies using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are increasingly expected to use their influence to encourage more sustainable business practices. New…
Chonnam National University Research Reveals the Financial Benefits of Environmental Responsibility
Consumers are increasingly choosing products from companies that demonstrate genuine environmental responsibility. Although many studies have linked environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance with stronger…
The Trillion-Dollar Truth Behind Corporate Climate Commitments
Corporate climate spending is now directing trillions of dollars towards the global transition to net zero, yet a fundamental question remains: does it translate into…
Carbon-Based Pricing Linked to Greener Tourist Intentions, Hanyang University Study Finds
Hotels have long encouraged guests to reuse towels, reduce linen changes, and conserve energy, but tourism continues to generate substantial carbon emissions. Voluntary sustainability initiatives…
Beyond the Numbers: What a Decade of Corporate Sustainability Reports Reveals
A new study reveals that while large European companies are disclosing substantially more sustainability information than they did a decade ago, important gaps remain, particularly…
Simple Recognition Encourages Repeat Participation in Take-Back Programs
Companies may be able to significantly increase repeat customer participation in recycling and reuse programs with a surprisingly simple strategy: sending an acknowledgment message. A…
Research Highlights Environmental Consequences of Growth Driven by Multinational Companies
Multinational companies can boost local economies but often come with higher environmental costs than domestic firms, according to new research by Dr. Frederik Noack, associate…