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  • 09 Dec 2021
  • News

Higher Returns

And on the positive side, firms that do well on the ESG spectrum—environmental, social, and governance spectrum—and run their businesses with purpose, show a massive benefit in attracting and retaining talent—which is by the way, a huge... View Details
  • 24 Sep 2024
  • Blog Post

Climate Finance in Africa: Health, Self-Interest, Avoided Future Cost

or heat. Enlightened self-interest still drives investment decisions. Few investors and businesses with whom we spoke were interested in “green” activities or even ESG on their own merits -- since those don’t lead to incremental revenue... View Details
  • 25 Mar 2022
  • Blog Post

ClimateCAP 2022

These included addressing food waste throughout the entire supply chain, working with farmers, suppliers, and big retailers on innovation, and using ESG metrics effectively. Finally, as Klaus Weber from Kellogg shared, “Climate change is... View Details
  • 26 Jul 2011
  • First Look

First Look: July 26

Case 111-120 In 2011, the European Commission was deciding on how to best modify the existing European Union policy on corporate disclosure of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information. Previous directives had recommended that European companies report... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • 18 Feb 2022
  • Blog Post

Short Intensive Program (SIP): Climate Adaptation

these efforts. Coming from a background of ESG investing, we sometimes get pushback on the value of ESG integration. Through hearing from industry experts and participating in active discussions, I feel the... View Details
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Social Entrepreneurship & Systems Change

cleantech). Includes ESG ratings.  Industry/Market Research IBISWorld - covers a wide range of industries in the US, China, the UK and Australia. BCC - in-depth market research reports on many sectors within health... View Details
  • 14 Mar 2017
  • First Look

First Look at New Research, March 14

imposing costs on marginal ones. Publisher's link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=52388 Why and How Investors Use ESG Information: Evidence from a Global Survey By: Amel-Zadeh, Amir, and George Serafeim Abstract—Using... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • Web

Sustainable Investing - Course Catalog

these new practices actually alter company behavior, or create social value? How is and how should social value be defined and measured? In public markets, we evaluate the costs and benefits of negative screens, ESG integration, and... View Details
  • 05 Oct 2010
  • First Look

First Look: October 5, 2010

highlighted in the case for discussion include the following: How can committed employees implement an innovative sustainability initiative within a large corporation? How can ESG data be more strategic for both Bloomberg and investors?... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • 16 Jul 2020
  • News

Accounting for Real Change

independent auditors. The COVID pandemic has revealed a similar problem, Cohen writes. “This time, it is the measurement of companies’ social and environmental impacts that must be made transparent.” One-third of the world’s professionally managed assets flow to View Details
  • 02 Apr 2024
  • Blog Post

IFC India: A Circular Journey Through JSW Cement - From Steel Slag to Stronger Shores

is further solidified by their top ranking in the Sustainalytics ESG risk rating for the construction materials industry group, encompassing over 140 companies. Overall, our visit to JSW Cement was an exciting example of the circular... View Details
  • 20 Jan 2022
  • Blog Post

Lessons Learned from My HBS Career Journey in Environmental Sustainability

professors, and your classmates to meet people at those companies. Businesses of all sizes are now setting ESG targets and attempting to transition to a net zero future. This has caused the consulting field to also shift and take on many... View Details
  • 21 Apr 2015
  • First Look

First Look: April 21

"G" (governance) component of ESG reporting. The governance matters we identify in this paper must be addressed before turning our attention to the broader set of ESG considerations in credit... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel & Sean Silverthorne
  • 25 Feb 2020
  • News

Profits and Purpose

have also presented consecutively at the same big investment conference and found the same thing. The first year, I think 40 people showed up for my session on ESG issues in investing, the next year 230. This year there were 600 for the... View Details
Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint
  • 22 May 2018
  • First Look

New Research and Ideas, May 22, 2018

sustainability strategy and integrating it across all of its business units. The case provides a deep dive into the challenges and successes of trying to integrate impact, sustainability, and ESG across the firm and how that strategy... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
  • 05 Mar 2024
  • Blog Post

IFC India: Our Godrej Site Visit

with mangrove conservation expert Hemant Karkhanis. Joshi provided an overview to the Godrej Group, its ESG strategy, and its mangrove conservation and restoration initiatives. Godrej Group, an international business conglomerate with... View Details
  • 12 Apr 2010
  • Research & Ideas

One Report: Better Strategy through Integrated Reporting

Report begins with identifying the most important financial and ESG metrics for the company in its given industry and the strategy it is pursuing to achieve its goals. In some cases, revenue growth may be critical; in others, earnings... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
  • 06 Sep 2024
  • Blog Post

Harvard Business School Announces 2024 Goldsmith Fellows

that is deeply aligned with my core values, particularly those emphasizing leadership and innovation in social enterprise.” Matthias Argenyi. Matthias began his career at Garde Capital, where he designed and built an ESG strategy to... View Details
  • 30 Jul 2024
  • Blog Post

Alumni Career Journey: Rob Self (MBA 2021) – Integrating Climate into Consulting

company, and most recently, an ESG strategy for an airport. This role has allowed me to see how different companies are thinking about sustainability and I enjoy helping executives think about the future roadmap of their sustainability... View Details
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Maggie Sanchez (MBA 1990) on Purpose-Driven Board Leadership - Blog: RGE Report

skill set is changing. Directors need to be cognizant of the current context. With the pace of change, not to mention increasing geopolitical risks, ESG pressures, and new cybersecurity concerns, Sanchez suggests focusing on long-term... View Details