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Ep. 324 The Profiteers and Their Hidden Social and Environmental Costs
Since I started exploring the fascinating world of sustainability and ESG, I have taken courses and read many books. I am currently reading Christopher Marquis’s The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs. Business leaders and corporations profess their dedication to sustainability and ESG metrics, but the question is: do they do it? Christopher Marquis…
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Ep. 323 Palm Oil Unveiled: Biodiversity, Corporations, and Sustainability
Palm oil is used in almost everything in our homes, such as frying oil, margarine, butter, cookies, snacks, ice cream, and soap. According to PWC, the palm oil industry is a strategic product contributing to economic and social growth. PWC’s article adds that the palm oil industry in Indonesia is a strategic commodity that makes…
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Ep. 322 Analizando el libro : Purpose + Profit: «How Business Can Lift Up The World»
En este nuevo episodio estaré analizando y compartiendo mis puntos de vista de un libro que terminé de leer. Este libro esta escrito por George Serafeim, titulado Purpose + Profit : How Business Can lift Up The World. Es un buen libro y no es muy denso, fácil de leer y te permite engancharse rápidamente con la temática…
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Ep. 321 Complex Challenge: ESG in the Political Arena
There is currently political polarization in the United States regarding Sustainable Investing and the environmental, social, and governance metrics, also well-known as ESG. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have increasingly become a focal point in the political landscape. The integration of ESG factors into business and investment decisions has been driven by regulatory changes,…
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Ep. 320 Life Cycle Assessment: Un Método Esencial En Las Empresas
Un concepto que para mi es muy importante relacionado a la sostenibilidad en las empresas, la huella de carbono, emisiones y más, esta relacionado a productos y/o servicios en las organizaciones es el concepto de Life Cycle Assesment o LCA. LCA es pilar fundamental que puede ayudar a las empresas a tomar decisiones más informadas…
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Ep. 319 ESG, Risks and the Path to Responsible Mining
The energy transition faces many challenges, and mining companies play an essential role in this energy transition with the need for critical minerals. Mining companies have an excellent opportunity to contribute to the energy transition by providing many raw materials. Implementing best practices in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) is crucial in this essential industry.…
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Ep. 318 Sustainability and Consumers: Does Our Sustainable Behavior Change According to Our Pocketbook?
I read an interesting article published by Deloitte titled «Economic Uncertainty Puts Pressure on Sustainable Behavior Change.» I thought that discussing this article with some of my colleagues would be a great opportunity. In this episode, my guests are from Denmark. Josephine Piplits is the founder and CEO of TripDoodler. Tripodoodler is a company with one…
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