Why Are Companies Caving to an Anti-ESG Social Media Bully?
I hate to give this guy attention, but CNN recently had a useful profile on Robby Starbuck, the social media agitator that’s pressuring companies to
I hate to give this guy attention, but CNN recently had a useful profile on Robby Starbuck, the social media agitator that’s pressuring companies to
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AI has the potential to help address societal problems like climate change, but challenges like high energy consumption threaten to negate its benefits. The proverbial
Following Tractor Supply Company’s recent retreat from sustainability to “rural values”*, agriculture equipment giant John Deere says it’s ending support for “social or cultural awareness” events.**
Tractor Supply Company, a Fortune 500 business, recently issued what may be the first anti-sustainability statement. The company is stepping away from ESG-type efforts to
There’s a big new survey (from Post-Ipsos) on American attitudes toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. It’s worth reading the full article in the
Check out this report “Commitment Issues: Markers of Real Climate Action in the Fortune Global 500” from Climate Impact Partners. It’s from 2023, but I
The tech giants are really leading the pack on managing carbon emissions. They have a LOT of energy use to cover…especially as AI grows. The
A quick look at some interesting data on sales of electric vehicles… First, an analysis by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows a slowdown in
I’ve been looking back at the last IPCC assessment report from 2022 (yes, a climate nerd moment). Deniers may say the science is muddy, but
‘Is the World Better Off Because Your Company Is In It?’: Examining Corporate Climate Responsibility