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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? 

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.

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.

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.

🎧 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.

A bold new conception of the republic for a planet in crisis Republicanism is arguably the most powerful political idea in history, an extraordinary feat of human imagination that balances individual liberty with collective responsibility. The Environmental Republic reclaims this idea as the...

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

A fascinating study of the legal underpinnings of capitalism, reasons why the system must be transformed, and actions we can take Even though capitalism has been conventionally described as an economic system, it is actually a deeply entrenched legal regime. Law provides the material for coding...

'A spirited skewering of the idea that things can only get better' The Guardian 'A new understanding of our past' Danny Dorling, author of Inequality and the 1% ________________________________ Progress is power. But our modern story of progress is a very dangerous fiction. In the pursuit of...

Bloomsbury presents Radically Reframing Climate Change by Will Hackman, read by Sophie Boettge. An inspirational guide to discussing and fighting climate change for millennial and GenZ voters that cuts through the usual myths and scare tactics to provide practical advice. Will Hackman is a...

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.

If you work in the legal sector and you are interested in the climate then the Sustainable Law Podcast is for you. Through thoughtful conversations with industry leaders, academics, activists, policy makers, as well as those working within the sector, we seek to inform, equip and empower listeners to address climate change - not only exploring how the climate and nature crises are affecting the legal sector as a whole, but asking how listeners can have an impact both on a personal level and through their practice. The Sustainable Law Podcast is brought to you by the LSA, the only ...

Schuttelaar & Partners is a consultancy that dreams about a sustainable and healthy future. Founded by Marcel Schuttelaar in 1995, we have 30 years of experience in the agrifood & health sector. In this podcast, we want to spotlight key issues at the EU level, inviting experts and colleagues to share their knowledge. Learn more on our website: https://schuttelaar-partners.com/

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.

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.

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.

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 ...