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Only 37% of Leaders View Sustainability Deeply Embedded Within Their Organization, Report Finds

New research exposes a critical gap in corporate sustainability, revealing that only 37% of leaders believe sustainability is deeply integrated within their organizations. This stark finding underscores the urgent need for companies to transition from superficial commitments to embedding sustainability at the heart of their operational and strategic frameworks.

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Green Goals and Red Lines: How 90% of European Banks Miss the Mark

In a revealing study by the European Central Bank, a staggering 90% of European banks were found to have loan portfolios not aligned with EU climate goals, signifying profound transition risks. The assessment, covering key carbon-intensive sectors, underscores an urgent need for strategic realignment to mitigate financial and environmental risks.

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European Parliament Votes for Stringent Anti-Greenwashing Legislation

The European Parliament has passed a groundbreaking directive targeting greenwashing. This legislation mandates that environmental claims like 'eco-friendly' or 'carbon-neutral' must be evidence-backed. It also emphasizes product repairability, scrutinizes carbon offsetting claims, and enhances ecolabel credibility, marking a significant step towards transparent and sustainable consumer practices in the EU.

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What is Performative Allyship

At The ESG Institute, we believe that advancing sustainability starts with understanding the language that shapes it. Our "ESG Terms" series breaks down complex, often overlooked concepts in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting—so you can stay informed, inspired, and one step ahead in your journey toward responsible business.

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What is Chemoheterotroph Interaction

At The ESG Institute, we believe that advancing sustainability starts with understanding the language that shapes it. Our "ESG Terms" series breaks down complex, often overlooked concepts in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting—so you can stay informed, inspired, and one step ahead in your journey toward responsible business.

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What is Databloat

At The ESG Institute, we believe that advancing sustainability starts with understanding the language that shapes it. Our "ESG Terms" series breaks down complex, often overlooked concepts in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting—so you can stay informed, inspired, and one step ahead in your journey toward responsible business.

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What is Green Servitization

At The ESG Institute, we believe that advancing sustainability starts with understanding the language that shapes it. Our "ESG Terms" series breaks down complex, often overlooked concepts in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting—so you can stay informed, inspired, and one step ahead in your journey toward responsible business.

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What is Eutrophication

At The ESG Institute, we believe that advancing sustainability starts with understanding the language that shapes it. Our "ESG Terms" series breaks down complex, often overlooked concepts in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting—so you can stay informed, inspired, and one step ahead in your journey toward responsible business.

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What is Technosols

At The ESG Institute, we believe that advancing sustainability starts with understanding the language that shapes it. Our "ESG Terms" series breaks down complex, often overlooked concepts in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting—so you can stay informed, inspired, and one step ahead in your journey toward responsible business.

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What is Exergy

At The ESG Institute, we believe that advancing sustainability starts with understanding the language that shapes it. Our "ESG Terms" series breaks down complex, often overlooked concepts in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting—so you can stay informed, inspired, and one step ahead in your journey toward responsible business.

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What is Negawatt

At The ESG Institute, we believe that advancing sustainability starts with understanding the language that shapes it. Our "ESG Terms" series breaks down complex, often overlooked concepts in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting—so you can stay informed, inspired, and one step ahead in your journey toward responsible business.

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What is Dark Data

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What is Footprint Parity

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What is Exergoeconomics

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What is Retrofraction

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What is Impact Alpha

At The ESG Institute, we believe that advancing sustainability starts with understanding the language that shapes it. Our "ESG Terms" series breaks down complex, often overlooked concepts in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting—so you can stay informed, inspired, and one step ahead in your journey toward responsible business.

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What are Stacked Credits

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“While directly serving their customers, companies should indirectly serve the interests of society by taking responsibility for the holistic impact of their activities. Its simply a more broad view of value creation. This is what ESG is all about.”

Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth