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The growing concern about global environmental change and human impacts on the planet has led to the emergence of a broad field of study on the 'sustainability' of human societies. The term's common usage can be traced back to the advent of the Earth Summit in 1992 when 'sustainable development' was broadly embraced by the international community as an ostensibly win-win proposition for economic development, social inclusion, and ecological conservation. Yet both the natural science underpinnings and the social implications of a quest for sustainability have been diffuse.

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.

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? 

Caradonna's unique and concise history broadens our understanding of what "sustainability" means, revealing how it progressed from a relatively marginal concept to an ideal that shapes everything from individual lifestyles, government and corporate strategies, and even national and international policy. For anyone seeking understand the history of those striving to make the world a better place to live, here's a place to start.

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.

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.

We are at a moment of enormous global change and even greater business opportunity. Climate change is the single, biggest commercial opportunity of our time. We are at a defining moment in human history, a moment for change, in which climate is the single, biggest commercial opportunity of our time.  In this podcast Tom Fox and Sustainability guru Richard Blundell explore the opportunities open to businesses which embrace sustainability from the business perspective. Find out why sustainability is the greatest opportunity of the 21stcentury and you can prepare your business to take advantage...

In The Creator Mindset, Bashan shows you how to use creativity as a decision-making tool and do so every bit as confidently as you use spreadsheets and data analysis.  

Brought to you by Penguin. A legendary conservationist. A lifetime spent fighting for nature. An indispensable message of hope. The world-renowned naturalist and conservationist Jane Goodall has spent more than a half-century warning of our impact on our planet. From her famous encounters with...

Lucas and Luna break down the real economics behind carbon pricing, green policy, and the hidden costs of sustainability. Each episode examines a specific mechanism — from EU ETS permit prices to the impact of US Inflation Reduction Act subsidies on corporate balance sheets — and traces how these policies ripple through energy markets, manufacturing, and consumer prices. Lucas brings the numbers and institutional context (how the World Bank's carbon pricing dashboard works, what the Social Cost of Carbon actually measures), while Luna pushes for the practical implications: does a €50 ...

Lucas and Luna examine the business of climate tech: the companies, policies, and market forces behind the energy transition. Each episode starts with a specific decarbonization company — a solar installer, a battery recycler, a carbon-accounting startup — and traces its revenue model, unit economics, and competitive moat. Lucas draws on financial filings and industry reports; Luna tests assumptions with on-the-ground examples from manufacturing floors and project sites. Together they ask: Which climate technologies are actually profitable without subsidies? Where do government incentives ...

In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is tackling intractable social problems with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). In the book, you'll see real in-the-field examples of researchers using AI with replicable methods and reusable AI code to inspire your own uses.

The cry for a more inclusive form of capitalism is growing. But the irony is we are using the same tools that caused the excesses of shareholder capitalism—incentives and regulations—to drive responsible behaviour.Eighteenth-century economist Adam Smith propagated profit maximization as the...

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.

Sustainability Talks is RMB’s thought provoking series that explores the realities, opportunities, and complexities of sustainability in practice. Hosted by Michael Avery, and featuring leading voices from finance, policy, and industry, the series moves beyond broad sustainability narratives to examine how environmental and social considerations shape real-world decision-making.Across the series, we unpack topics such as sustainability innovation, transition finance, social equity, carbon markets, adaptation finance, and the role of data in enabling informed, credible action. Each ...

What the science says — in plain language. Most people want to understand sustainability — climate change, energy, food systems, cities, and nature — but don’t have the time or energy to read academic research after a long day. Sustainability Research, Simplified turns complex sustainability studies into clear, engaging conversations anyone can follow. Each episode breaks down real research and explains what it actually means, why it matters, or how it connects to everyday life — without jargon, equations, or academic overload. Stay tuned for new episodes.

Sustainability Stories is a podcast bringing stories from change leaders who are taking conscious steps to care for Planet, People along with Profits for sustainable hospitality. Stories from sustainable hotels, General managers, engineers, tourism experts for the love of travel and hotels.

As CEOs and business leaders navigate a world of complex global challenges, sustainability is no longer optional but a business imperative. In this book, two sustainability leaders with decades of experience - Henrik Henriksson, CEO of Scania, and Elaine Weidman Grunewald, cofounder of the AI Sustainability Center and former chief sustainability and public affairs officer at Ericsson - offer a simple but powerful three-step model for leading an organization on a sustainability transformation journey that aims at big, audacious, world-changing goals.

Most leadership talk is noise. This show is something else. Through the Noise with J. Renay is a conversation about what actually happens inside leaders when the path isn't clear — when systems resist, the stakes are real. Hosted by J. Renay Loper, each episode brings together leaders with something to show, not just say: people who've shifted how decisions get made, held difference without collapse, and stayed grounded when it cost them something. The show's working hypothesis: complex systems don't shift through technical fixes alone. They shift when leaders can stay relational while ...

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.