Mark McNees

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A champion for ethical and sustainable capitalism. #ESG #business #AI #sustainability #ethics
Navigating the ESG Path in the Telecom Sector

Telecommunications giant Lumen Technologies recently published its 2022 ESG report underscoring a commitment to "digital trust, social responsibility and environmental stewardship."

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Navigating the Complex Politics of Sustainable Investing

A recent Financial Times article analyzed shifting attitudes towards ESG (environmental, social, governance) investing, noting how “asset managers like BlackRock are dialing back emphasis in response to political backlash.”

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Volvo Drives Towards a Greener Future and Calls on Other Businesses to Follow

Volvo Cars unveiled a new target to reduce CO2 emissions per vehicle by 75% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. This ambitious goal builds on existing pledges only to sell electric cars this decade and become a climate-neutral company by 2040.

https://mcnees-group.ghost.io/volvo-drives-towards-a-greener-future-and-calls-on-other-businesses-to-follow/

Volvo Drives Towards a Greener Future and Calls on Other Businesses to Follow

Volvo Cars unveiled a new target to reduce CO2 emissions per vehicle by 75% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. This ambitious goal builds on existing pledges only to sell electric cars this decade and become a climate-neutral company by 2040.

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ESG Innovations Drive Cost Savings

Technologies now exist at price points, closing the gap between aspirations and action. Turn environmental action into economic advantage.

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Green Investing's Values Test Amid the Storm

The latest survey reveals a profoundly gloomy near-term outlook on climate solutions stocks. Yet growing global urgency around emissions reductions continues to steadily mount pressure on corporations to address sustainability issues and contribute towards decarbonization goals. How can businesses reconcile volatile valuations with intensifying world government and consumer pressures?

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Green Investing's Values Test Amid the Storm

The latest survey reveals a profoundly gloomy near-term outlook on climate solutions stocks. Yet growing global urgency around emissions reductions continues to steadily mount pressure on corporations to address sustainability issues and contribute towards decarbonization goals.

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ESG Battle in Florida Defies Business Sense

Florida's proposed ESG ban stifles responsible investing and economic growth. #ESG #sustainability #investments #Florida

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New Tool Links Investments to Global Goals

As ethical investment vehicles like ESG funds balloon, a persistent barrier persists - quantifiably connecting capital allocation decisions to real-world impact. Bloomberg's newly launched SDG data mapping tool bridges this gap.

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New Tool Links Investments to Global Goals

As ethical investment vehicles like ESG funds balloon, a persistent barrier persists - quantifiably connecting capital allocation decisions to real-world impact. Bloomberg's newly launched SDG data mapping tool bridges this gap.

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Innovative Financing to Scale Fashion's Sustainability Transition

A Pioneering new initiative between retailer H&M Group and Singapore-based DBS Bank demonstrates the immense potential of collaborative financing to accelerate supply chain sustainability. As DBS's head of institutional banking, Tan Su Shan, stated, the partnership facilitates “innovative financing models to drive adoption” of emissions-reducing technologies across H&M's

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What are Voluntary Carbon Markets?

Voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) have emerged as a vital mechanism for companies to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. According to CarbonCredits.com, VCM "gives companies, non-profit organizations, governments, and individuals the opportunity to buy and sell carbon offset credits." These credits represent a reduction of one metric ton of CO2

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What is Greenhushing?

Many of you may be familiar with "greenwashing" - when companies exaggerate their sustainability commitments. But have you heard of its quieter cousin, "greenhushing"? This concerning trend refers to companies downplaying environmental achievements out of fear of scrutiny or backlash. As highlighted in a recent Fast Company article*, nearly 25%

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