Rachel Layne

Investment flows into ESG stocks drove rising returns far more than performance, says research by Philippe van der Beck.

Reducing methane leaks is a practical and cost-effective way for companies to address climate change—and keep more gas in pipelines says research by Forest Reinhardt and Harvard Kennedy School colleagues.

Peter Tufano says that business alliances could play an important role in championing environmental, social, and governance issues.

Rising electricity prices will likely spur more people to embrace battery systems that store solar power, says research by Christian Kaps.

CQ Researcher U.S. Tariff Overhaul (PDF)

Harvard Business School faculty highlight trends leaders might face and share insights from their research.

Is "net zero" better than "carbon neutral"? New rules related to climate risk disclosure are raising the stakes for executives trying to set meaningful decarbonization goals. Michael Toffel demystifies the terms and nuances of climate impact…

Immigration, climate change, health care, and personal freedoms are just a few of the issues that US presidential candidates—and voters—will spar over. Harvard Business School faculty members discuss the potential implications of these issues on…

Some employers have pared staff and reduced hiring amid mixed economic signals. What does it mean for job seekers? Paul Gompers, Letian Zhang, and David Fubini offer advice for overcoming search challenges to score that all-important offer. New…

What can companies and regulators do as climate predictions grow grimmer? They should measure impact, strengthen environmental institutions, and look to cities to lead, say Robert Kaplan, Shirley Lu, and Rosabeth Moss Kanter. With each month clocking…

Long-term labor shortages continue to stoke debates about immigration policy in the United States. We asked Harvard Business School faculty members to discuss what's at stake for companies facing talent needs, and the potential scenarios on the…

Abstract The U.S. economy is outperforming those of other nations, robust by traditional metrics and surprising experts by apparently nearing a “soft landing,” or cooling down without a major recession. Inflation hovered at 3.2 percent in February,…

Price increases might be tempering after historic surges, but companies continue to wrestle with pinched consumers. Alexander MacKay, Chiara Farronato, and Emily Williams make sense of the economic whiplash of inflation and offer insights for…

The idea of reselling old smartphones might have seemed risky for a company known for high-end devices, but refurbished products have become a major profit stream for Apple and an environmental victory. George Serafeim examines Apple's circular model…

Companies have jobs to fill, and skilled candidates are looking for the right opportunities, but too often, technology stands between them. A report by Joseph Fuller and colleagues says that a career navigation system that meets four key imperatives…

Reactions to devastating wildfires in the Amazon show the contrasting realities for people living in areas vulnerable to climate change. Research by Paula Rettl illustrates the political ramifications that arise as people weigh the economic tradeoffs…

ESG Investing Report Author Rachel Layne Pub Date 2023 Product CQ Researcher DOI https doi org 10 4135 cqresrre20231006 Access Date October 21 2023 Publishing Company CQ Press City Thousand Oaks…

Introduction Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing peaked in popularity in 2021 as trillions of corporate and investor dollars flowed into companies and funds that meet certain criteria. Government regulators in Europe and the United…

Researchers are learning more about the adverse impacts on the environment and human health of PFAS, shorthand for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they are difficult to destroy, they are widely used in…

If it feels like news coverage of the compounds colloquially named “forever chemicals” is everywhere, there’s a reason: The pace of research and likely government regulation for PFAS, short for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, is…