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While politicians, entrepreneurs, and even school children could tell you that sustainability is an important and nearly universal value, many of them, and many of us, may struggle to define the term, let alone trace its history. What is sustainability? Is it always about the environment? What science do we need to fully grasp what it requires? What does sustainability mean for business? How can governments plan for a sustainable future?

News and investment research brought to you weekly covering major market trends and new research insights. With topics ranging from climate impact on investment portfolios, corporate actions, trending investment topics, and emerging sustainability issues, hosts Mike Disabato and Bentley Kaplan of MSCI ESG Research walk through the latest news and research that is top of mind for the week.

A circular economy is an economic system designed to save money, eliminate waste, and achieve deep sustainability. No-brainer, right? Circular Economy for Dummies explains why the old way of doing things (the take-make-waste model of a linear economy) is fast going the way of the dinosaurs, and it gets you ready to think circular. From business processes and material lifecycles to circular design in just about every industry, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the sustainable future we urgently need.

In this accessible guide to the meanings of sustainability, Kent Portney describes the evolution of the idea and examines its application in a variety of contemporary contexts - from economic growth and consumption to government policy and urban planning.

The definitive account of India’s energy journey and a blueprint for an energy-efficient future. The historic oil crisis of 1973, which permanently altered significant economic policies worldwide, marked a turning point in India’s energy odyssey, putting the country on the path towards energy efficiency. A young energy researcher at the National Productivity Council at the time, Padu Padmanabhan soon found himself at a juncture that would lead him to the many watershed moments of this journey.

Hør podcasten Sustainability og bli oppdatert på den raske utviklingen innen bærekraftsfeltet i skjæringspunktet mellom næringsliv, politikk og vitenskap. Vi løfter blikket og ser på megatrender, og vi dykker ned i detaljer som skal gjøre ESG lønnsomt. Vi bryr oss om alle bærekraftsbokstavene norske selskaper må forholde seg til: E, S og G. Med oss i studio har vi mennesker som enten kan mye - eller vil mye - eller begge deler.

🎧 Dans ce podcast d'Agoria, plongez au cœur de la durabilité des entreprises belges !Ensemble, bâtissons un futur responsable !🔗 Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur https://www.agoria.be/fr/sustainability-reporting/introductionProduction : Makers Média pour Agoria Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this limited-edition podcast, St. Ambrose University (Davenport, Iowa, USA) seniors Emma Duncan and Laura Meloy discuss sustainability issues, myths, nuances, and more.

Join us for solutions-driven conversations on today’s most urgent sustainability challenges – from climate change and biodiversity loss to human rights, living wage and livelihoods. Whether you’re a business leader strengthening supply chain sustainability and meet compliance requirements, or a policymaker advancing sustainability while balancing competitiveness, each episode delivers practical insights you can use to drive real impact.Our expert speakers bring technical topics to life, unpacking the complexities of sustainability systems and making them accessible and actionable for ...

The RIFS Research Institute for Sustainability conducts research with the goal of understanding, advancing, and guiding processes of societal change towards sustainable development. Our research approach is transformative, transdisciplinary, and co-creative. | Am RIFS Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit werden Entwicklungspfade für die globale Transformation zu einer nachhaltigen Gesellschaft erforscht, aufgezeigt und unterstützt. Es gehört seit 2023 zur Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft und ist eingebunden ins GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung in Potsdam. Der Forschungsansatz ist ...

Shortlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year award A renowned climate scientist shows how fossil fuel companies have waged a thirty-year campaign to deflect blame and responsibility and delay action on climate change, and offers a battle plan for how we can save the planet. Recycle...

The Greener Way is your podcast for exploring the big environmental, social and governance questions. Each week, The Greener Way will focus on deep conversations with investment and corporate experts who are deeply engaged in managing the sustainability challenges facing our planet. From climate change to biodiversity, human rights and modern slavery to corporate purpose and governance, we tackle head-on the nuances and trade-offs of our complicated world. The Greener Way is the podcast of FS Sustainability, the premier weekly trade publication that covers how investors and companies are ...

The sustainability business podcast features conversations shaping the future of energy. Every episode includes a conversation between energy professionals on the topics and questions that are at the forefront of the global energy market.

Welcome to Sustainability Cafe, the brand-new podcast channel from the Waste & Recycling magazine. On this show, we dive deep into the inspiring tales and daring journeys of entrepreneurs and professionals from the waste and recycling industry. In each episode, we'll be exploring their journey, the challenges they have overcome, the lessons they've learned, and the values that have defined their path. These stories could inspire not just one, but potentially millions to tread the path of sustainability.

Learn about innovative technologies and strategies leading organizations are leveraging to create a more sustainable world. There are a lot of people talking the talk when it comes to sustainability. This podcast focuses on organizations that are walking the walk.

Sustainability Matters (formerly Humanities Matter)—produced by De Gruyter Brill—takes a deep dive into sustainability in scholarly communications and beyond. The podcast explores topics such as promoting diverse voices and marginalized perspectives in academia, the global accessibility of research, research ethics, combatting misinformation and more. Sustainability Matters features experts, advocates, practitioners, and De Gruyter Brill authors whose work on ethical and sustainable practices breaks boundaries, builds new bonds, and shapes a better future. Join us as we explore how we can ...

Sustainability strategy and insight for sport

In China's Next Act, Scott M. Moore re-envisions China's role in the world, with a focus on sustainability and technology. Moore argues that these increasingly pressing, shared global challenges are reshaping China's economy and foreign policy, and consequently, cannot be tackled without China.

Welcome to the 'Sustainable On The Go' Podcast with Saurabh Gupta, your go-to destination for all things sustainability! Join us as we embark on a journey to explore pressing environmental issues and innovative solutions, all while you're on the move.As an environmentalist and founder, Saurabh Gupta brings his expertise and passion for sustainability to your fingertips, delivering insightful discussions and actionable tips for the people on the go.Whether you're a corporate professional, students, or a sustainability enthusiast commuting, jogging, or simply taking a break, tune in to stay ...

How serious are the threats to our environment? Here is one measure of the problem: if we continue to do exactly what we are doing, with no growth in the human population or the world economy, the world in the latter part of this century will be unfit to live in. Of course human activities are not holding at current levels—they are accelerating, dramatically—and so, too, is the pace of climate disruption, biotic impoverishment, and toxification.