With cities responsible for 78% of the world's energy consumption, they lay at the heart of transitioning economies from linear to circular models. NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business joins in the launch of the New York Circular City Initiative, which intends to create a city where there is no…
CSB Director Tensie Whelan contributed to a letter to the editor in the Wall Street Journal on the positive impact of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) funds on both the greater social good and on investors’ bottom lines. Excerpt: "Consider Unilever—a “darling” of many ESG fund managers…
CSB Director Tensie Whelan participated in a live question and answer session hosted by InvestmentNews. During the session, the public asked questions about sustainable businesses and best sustainability practices, green bonds, sustainable supply chains, and the implications for all of these topics…
Nespresso is no stranger to carbon emissions reductions and offsetting. In 2017, the company reached carbon neutrality across its Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (power-related) emissions. Its new plan is even more ambitious: under CEO and NYU Stern CSB Advisory Board Member, Guillaume Le Cunff's…
In a recent publication in the Journal of Cleaner Production, CSB Director Tensie Whelan, Research Associate Professor Tracy Van Holt, and Senior Scholar Rodrigo Zeidan explore difficulties experienced by companies in the beef supply chain regarding their commitment to zero deforestation and…
Responsible for more than 70% of global cobalt production, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is leading the way for improving the living conditions of over 40 million people in global artisanal mineral supply chains. In the World Economic Forum's recent white paper, "Making Mining Safe and…
In the face of deep-rooted social and environmental problems, companies often indicate that they can't afford to invest in solutions because they must return sufficient profits to shareholders. In a recent article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, CSB Director Tensie Whelan explores how CSB…
In a recent TRIUM Connects podcast, London School of Economics Professor Matt Mulford and CSB Director Tensie discuss the importance of monetizing the benefits of sustainability efforts, challenges of relying on consumer demand to encourage firms to act in responsible ways, and the role of the state…
CSB Director Tensie Whelan writes the foreword in a recent Environmental Defence Fund (EDF) report stating that e-commerce retailers can use their influence to benefit the environment and their bottom lines. Retailers must adapt to sustainable practices to keep customers engaged, lower their carbon…
Recent research by CSB and IRI showing that sustainability-marketed products continued growing during the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighted in a recent Food Business News article. The report tracked sales growth in more than a dozen food and beverage categories; in each case, the growth of products…
