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What Is ESG and Why Is It Important for Your Business? (+ ESG Image Infographic)

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This includes measures that work to reduce an entity’s carbon footprint , effectively manage waste , prevent pollution and conserve resources. In addition, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report 2022, the top risks facing our economy are climate action failure , extreme weather , and biodiversity loss.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

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Resolutions to global challenges such as climate change, poverty, inequality, biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, resource depletion, racism, and exploitation need the backing of our economic system. Yet, decent pay is more than just a question of ethics, it makes good business sense too.

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The Sierra Club's Top 20 Cool Schools

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Schools give us a glimpse into what carbon neutrality looks like. Dickinson College Score: 80.67 | Carlisle, Pennsylvania The very green Red Devils became carbon-neutral this past school year, with help from an LED lighting retrofit, the installation of a three-megawatt solar field on campus, and a campus-wide behavior change campaign.

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