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We Love “Top 10” Lists Right? So – Who Were The Top 10 Movers & Shakers in Sustainability 2017? Huff Po Has Their List… Who Are Your Nominees? Huffington Post writer Lauren DeMates has her “Top 10” list up for the 2017 forces that shaped (in her opinion) sustainability. Guiding her choice: “…many of 2017’s activities were prompted by the unprecedented attack on science and environmental protection by the Trump administration. However, efforts to counteract the anti-environmental agenda and work towards a more sustainable society have been unprecedented as well...” And in that context, she identifies the following: #1 Rogue Federal Employees (standing up for science – the “dark state” Trump criticizes). #2 Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and Earth Guardians (the “global tribe” of inspiring young activists, artists, musicians). #3 One Million Women (building a lifestyle revolution to fight the climate crisis). #4 Anthony Bourdain (the CNN featured commentator focused on food and travel who created the movie “Wasted” about food waste). #5 Sub-national Actors Committed to the Paris Agreement (the growing number of cities, states, universities, business leaders pledging to uphold the 2-degrees commitment that the Federal government is working to abandon). #6 Volvo Cars (after 2019, these will be electric and hybrids, to phase out fossil fuels). #7 Lonely Whale (the initiative focused on the plastic waste polluting the oceans). #8 Bears Ears Tribes (5 Native American tribes in Utah coalescing to stand up to the Federal government to preserve and protect their heritage and land). #9 Mexico (leading in marine protection with the largest ocean reserve in North America, the infamous gyres). #10 Climate Optimists (this initiative intends to remind us that hope beats fear – attitude inspires progress). The details shared are “a snapshot” of the many movers and shakers in 2017. Lauren is a writer-researcher and co-founder of The Sustainability Co-Op, a shared space for guidance on integrating E and S considerations in daily life and understanding the global context in which issues are shaped. AND, AN IMPORTANT UPDATE ON ISS' EXPANSION INTO ESG Click here to check out the brief with our compliments!
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Our Focus This Week on A Range of ESG Topics & Issues – More Things to Think About… Climate change drives collapse in marine food webs In 2018, expect ‘clean energy’ to be cheap energy Incorporation of ESG Factors Into Institutional Investor Decisions Leveled Off First Amendment Goose Bumps
News for You From the Corporate Sector -Both Positive & Negative - Headlines Sustainability Program Addresses Pharma Manufacturing Waste L'Oréal Recognized as Most Sustainable Company in Newsweek's 2017 Global 500 Green Rankings GM is seeking approval for an autonomous car that has no steering wheel or pedals Fiat Chrysler will invest $1B in Warren Truck plant; bring Ram work back from Mexico Fiat Chrysler to Give U.S. Workers $2,000 Bonuses After Tax Bill Ford, Bosch named in diesel emissions cheating lawsuit McDonald’s Agrees to Global Phase-Out of Polystyrene Packaging; As You Sow Claims Credit Ford Called Out for Undermining Fuel Standards While Promoting Sustainability L.L. Bean Latest to Join Cotton Leads Sustainability Program Takata air bag recall expands by 3.3 million
News & Opinion: Asset Managers, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds New York City Sues Five Oil Companies, Including Shell, ExxonMobil, Over Climate Change Impact Saudi Arabia's CMA amends rules to make foreign access to local stock market easier Goldman Wins $2B Assignment from NY Pension Fund
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