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Markkula Center for Applied Ethics

All ESG Environment Resources

 

Environmental reporting standards, environmentally friendly investing options, achieving zero carbon emissions and responsibly sourced supply chains are all part of the sustainability scorecards companies need. Browse a selection of resources, events, articles, cases, and commentary from Ethics Center faculty, staff, and students.

All ESG Environment Resources
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The importance of academic institutions in shaping the societal narrative is increasingly showcased by constant media exposure and continuous requests for social commentary. This case study outlines effective methodologies of leadership, ethics, and change management within an organization, for the purpose of motivating and engaging stakeholders to empathize with and carry out a shared directive.

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Can ESG move past ingrained notions of property and capitalism and aid in the movement toward a more equitable, ethical, and sustainable future?

Pollution in a city.

ESG provides businesses with an opportunity to emphasize accountability and shift from a shareholder to a stakeholder model of business ownership.

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Ten important steps for companies pursuing ESG and a sustainable approach to business.

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Resource consumption is a major environmental and humanitarian issue, and one that ESG evaluation standards should take into account when making recommendations.

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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-focused companies performed better than others through the market volatility so common during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Business leaders can drive positive affect to climate change through their organizations.