The health, beauty, food and drug industries are heavily regulated to ensure consumer safety. There are some important concepts to understand, and some may be new to you. We’ll help you get started. Click the link for more on things like testing requirements, the differences between organic and conventional food, how vaccines are developed and a lot more.
Metals are a huge part of society. Helping to stop climate change is only one role for metals. Different types and larger amounts will be needed for global electrification, developing clean new energy sources and fighting disease. Metals are mined and recycled in many ways all over the world. Follow the link to find out more.
The world wants to reduce hydrocarbon use (oil, coal and natural gas) to fight global warming, but oil and natural gas remain a large part of the global energy mix. Companies are finding ways to use these hydrocarbons more efficiently, produce them with less environmental impact, and burn them with fewer emissions. Science and technology from universities and companies is being used every day to reduce the world’s carbon footprint even as greater amounts of hydrocarbons are used. Follow the link to find out more about hydrocarbons and ESG.
Solar Energy is one of the most visible sources of alternative energy, but there are many others. Wind power, nuclear power, hydrothermal power, and geothermal power are all part of the global energy mix. Battery technology and fuel cells are areas where progress will help to unlock the potential of alternative energy and reduce our carbon emissions. Follow the link to find out more about alternative energy.
A company’s social impact can be seen internally and externally. If a company doesn’t have the correct relationship with its surrounding community (social license) it may not be able to pursue its corporate goals. Does the composition of the company’s leadership reflect company goals or the goals of other stakeholders? Follow the link to find out more about Social Impact as part of ESG.
The world of investments is huge and can be complex. Sometimes unneccessarily so. The truth is a basic understanding of certain concepts is more than enough for individuals to accomplish their investment goals. Follow the link to find out more, and don’t worry if you don’t have an MBA. You don’t need one.
There isn’t just one organization watching over the global society’s ESG best interests. National organizations, industry organizations, non-governmental organizations, and the United Nations are all part of the discussion. Trying to track all the moving pieces is a monumental task that involves people from government, the investment industry, and independent organizations. Follow the link to examine this constantly changing part of ESG investing.