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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?

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.

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 The Science of Likability, you'll get all that and more. I've taken 27 seminal scientific and psychological studies and broken them down, so you can use their findings to your advantage. Every piece of advice in this book to increase your social standing and likability factor is 100% backed by in-depth, peer-reviewed research. You can get a new haircut and wardrobe, and you even learn funny jokes. But likability is something more. It's subconscious, and it's the small signs that signal our brains to let their guards down and embrace others.

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.

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.

Every 15 seconds, a child dies from waterborne disease. Three times an hour, another species becomes extinct. Each day, we consume 85 million barrels of oil and pump 23 million tons of carbon dioxide into an already warming atmosphere. But against this bleak backdrop, beacons of hope shine from thousands of large and small initiatives. Thriving Beyond Sustainability draws a collective map of individuals, organizations, and communities that are committed to building an alternative future.

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.

Soccer moms drive Priuses. Sport utility vehicles are going hybrid. Families are using hemp shopping bags. More and more companies are developing "green" buildings. What's more, the business consultants say going green is easy and profitable. In reality, though, many green-leaning businesses, families, and governments are still fiddling with the small stuff while the planet burns. Why?

In an era of unprecedented economic, regulatory, and societal shifts, staying informed on corporate sustainability is no longer optional – it's essential. "Corporate Sustainability Innovation," brought to you by the sustainability consulting experts at Third Partners, delivers the insights you need to thrive. We break down emerging topics of critical importance for brands and manufacturers, from building resilient sustainable supply chains to optimizing energy efficiency, managing climate change risk, and navigating the complexities of sustainability reporting. Join the Third Partners team ...

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 ...

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Mitch Ratcliffe interviews activists, authors, entrepreneurs and changemakers working to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, post-carbon society. You have more power to improve the world than you know! Listen in to learn and be inspired to give your best to restoring the climate and regenerating nature.

Stay up to date with the latest in sustainability news. Sustain.Life is now part of Workiva! Each week, our sustainability team offers commentary about the week’s most pressing issues and stories in sustainability and ESG. For the full video archive, visit our YouTube Playlist.

From climate action to social justice reform, sustainability is a global issues. Join our host, Victoria Lin, and our weekly featured guest, as they discuss the impact that women have on the growing sustainability movement. #sispod #sistersinsustainability #sustainability #womeninsustainability

Hosted out of the UAE, the sustainability squad was created to bring together a group of members to help drive change around ESG and help curate high quality content in the UAE’s Year of Sustainability. The squad seeks to put The Marketing Society at the heart of the Sustainability conversation in the build up to COP28 and lead the conversation for the industry. The purpose of the podcast is to educate and inspire the marcomms community to drive change around sustainability and ESG, build case studies of great work marketeers have done in the region around ESG and demonstrate real...

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...

Join us for insightful discussions on landscape architecture, design, construction / hardscaping, landscaping, and grounds management as SYNKD™ Media unites landscape professionals. Tune in as we meet amazing people and learn how they contribute to our industry. SYNKD™️ Media unites landscape professionals across architecture, construction, and horticulture to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and shape a more sustainable planet — one smart solution at a time. https://www.synkd.io We have in-person events, digital media, podcasts, webinars, education and a publication - contact ...

Be inspired and empowered on your sustainability journey, with stories of hope, perspectives and actionable insights. “How can we contribute to a sustainable world as citizens?” Join host Ananya Guru Sangameshwar, a young woman, on this exploration.Dive into conversations with change-makers, sustainability practitioners, visionaries, and more as they share their real journeys, challenges, learnings and what drives them. With eco tips, actionable challenges and journaling prompts in each episode, explore your eco-consciousness and discover how YOU can make a difference. New episode of ...