ESG
Environmental considerations of the business including CO2 emissions.
What does the “E” in ESG stand for?
the 1960s
When did ESG investing begin?
the most sustainable building in the southeast
What is the Kendeda Building?
Founder of Interface carpet company and the benefactor of the sustainable business center in Scheller.
Who is Ray C. Anderson?
Social considerations of the business including how it treats its workers.
What does the “S” in ESG stand for?
17 goals for global sustainability
What are the UN Sustainability Goals?
vegan/vegetarian organization on campus
What is the Veggie Jackets?
Author of Natural Capitalism and founder of Project Drawdown.
Who is Paul Hawken?
Governance considerations of the business including the diversity of the C-suite.
What does the “G” in ESG stand for?
the book that started the environmental movement
What is Silent Spring?
Area where streams were restored on campus
What is the EcoCommons?
CEO who has begun to release annual letters detailing his firm's efforts on ESG
Who is Larry Fink (Blackrock)?
Companies and investors use this to determine how well a company is meeting the triple bottom line: people, profit, and the planet.
What is the purpose of ESG criteria?
type of bond that helps companies transition to be more sustainable
What are green bonds?
rooftop fixture that helps curb the heat island effect
What is the CULC green roof?
Writer who coined the phrase “triple bottom line”
Who is John Elkington?