Spotlight on Earth Day 2021
Discover environmental thought leadership on Smith Business Insight
Business schools play a key role in shaping the ethical and environmental business leaders of today and tomorrow. In honour of Earth Day, Smith Business Insight is spotlighting ideas and research in sustainable finance, environmental governance, greenwashing and more. Here are some of the articles we’ve featured that highlight work being done to fight climate change, encourage green transparency in marketing, explore responsible investing and move toward meaningful sustainability goals in Canada and beyond.
The Price Tag for Clean Growth in Canada
The country's first capital plan for a low-carbon future is “reasonable and achievable”
The Many Shades of Greenwashing
Here’s a campaign idea for greenwashers, wokewashers and coronawashers to get behind: #TryTransparency
What Exactly Is Sustainable Finance?
The ins and outs of the trend that's reshaping the financial industry, and why investors are paying attention to the environment
Do Downtown Traffic Bans Choke Local Business?
Some cities try to clean up their act by limiting cars in the core. A new study finds reasons for optimism
The Trouble With Online Shopping Returns
E-commerce returns cost retailers a bundle. Plus they’re bad for the environment. But analytics can help
Greenwashing Goes Through the Web’s Rinse Cycle
Products with an iffy environmental profile look a lot better on interactive websites
What’s Next in Sustainable Finance
Understanding sustainable finance and how it will impact the world of business
Is ESG the Vaccine Investors Need?
Companies with strong environmental, social and governance metrics often do better in tough times. This time may be different
How Green Bonds Work
Today’s green bond market provides options for investors to support climate solutions without sacrificing financial returns
