Voluntary corporate climate goals are viewed favorably by investors, researchers discover
As companies face increasing pressure to address climate change, many are choosing to publicly announce voluntary carbon-elimination goals.
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Despite millions of dollars of investment, crumbling infrastructure and erratic rainfall are pushing the Caribbean island to the brinkWhen St Lucia’s rainy season began in May, Madeleine Solomon, 55, breathed a sigh of relief. For months, she had been feeling the squeeze of an in
How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keepi
The United States is one of only a handful of countries that allows companies to hold patents on plant varieties. As a result, a small number of corporations can—and do—suppress competition in the seed industry, stifle innovation, and turn taxpayer subsidies intended for farmers
When the rapid adaptation of sales channels pays off
Greater agility in the sales system—that is, a company's ability to rapidly adapt its sales channels to changing market conditions—is associated with higher operating profit, but only under certain conditions. That is the result of an observational, survey-based study involving 3
Tailored supplier strategies could cut emissions better than one-size-fits-all procurement
Companies hoping to reduce the environmental impact of their purchasing should tailor relationships with suppliers to different types of products rather than relying on a single procurement strategy, according to research published in the International Journal of Procurement Mana
Mismatched work–life boundaries while working from home can push couples toward breaking u
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way people work, making remote and work-from-home (WFH) jobs far more common than ever before. Even after social distancing ended, many companies and employees chose to stick with this model because it offers greater flexibility. People can w
Tax-avoiding firms more likely to greenwash, analysis of 391 ASX companies suggests
Businesses today face growing dual pressures to deliver strong financial performance while also demonstrating environmental and social responsibility. New research from Murdoch University published in Business Strategy & Development has found that companies that aggressively avoi
Planned 1.7 million satellites 'devastating' for astronomy: Study
The 1.7 million satellites that companies are aiming to launch into Earth's orbit in the coming years will have "devastating consequences for astronomy," new research warned Wednesday.
When companies face hostile takeover threats, they turn to ESG, and the whole community be
When a company faces the prospect of a hostile takeover, its board may reach for traditional anti-takeover defenses. "Poison pills," for instance, allow existing shareholders to buy additional shares at a discount, diluting a would-be acquirer's stake and making the target more e
GB News co-owner ‘cashing in on climate chaos’ after leap in fossil fuel investments, crit
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Fuel on the fire: why oil companies are profiting as the world gets dangerously hot
The scientific consensus is that burning fossil fuels drives the climate crisis, yet the world’s biggest oil companies are planning to increase productionAs the world swelters in ever more dangerous heat, why are oil companies being allowed to turn up the gas instead of paying fo
Study finds sharing tax numbers boosts transparency, not confusion, for investors
A new study finds that publicly traded companies that disclose more numbers related to what they pay in taxes improve their transparency, allowing the market to make more informed investing decisions. The finding highlights an exception to previous work that suggested including m