Algorithmic credit scoring is becoming increasingly common in the consumer lending market, replacing the traditional credit decision-making process that relied on human loan officers.
Continue reading Does Algorithmic Credit Scoring Reduce or Exacerbate Race-based Discrimination in Lending? : Part 1
While concerns about the potential for unintended discrimination in algorithmic credit scoring have been raised, there is still much to learn about the actual effects of these systems on lending practices. Continue reading Does Algorithmic Credit Scoring Reduce or Exacerbate Race-based Discrimination in Lending? : Part 2
ESG investing, or investment strategies that take a company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics into consideration, are gaining popularity Continue reading What Motivates Investors to Consider ESG Factors in Their Investment Decisions?
A supply chain in commerce encompasses the entire process of creating and delivering a product to end consumers Continue reading Supply Chain Sustainability: Basic Concepts and an Introduction to the SASB Standards
Social capital is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various dimensions of social life. Given the elusive nature of the concept, academic researchers have employed a wide range of variables, such as Continue reading Social Capital and Well-being
Bioenergy represents a major source of renewable energy. Its production involves converting biological materials Continue reading The Bioenergy Sector and Its Job Opportunities
While academic research has not reached a consensus on the direct relationship between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and stock returns, it generally indicates Continue reading Sources of lower Risk of ESG Stocks
Artificial intelligence (AI) has played an increasingly important role across many fields of research and areas of business and industry Continue reading Ethical Concerns with Medical AI – Should We Care?
Wellbeing economics is a branch of economics that places greater emphasis on measuring and promoting the overall well-being of individuals and society Continue reading An Introduction to Wellbeing Economics
E-waste not only contains valuable metals but also hazardous materials such as heavy metals and organic pollutants (e.g., brominated flame retardants, polychlorinated biphenyls, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Continue reading How Sustainable Is Urban Mining? – Part 2
Metal recovery from e-waste has become a popular alternative to mining raw ores, to the extent that academic researchers and practitioners have started to refer to it as “urban mining.” Continue reading How Sustainable Is Urban Mining? – Part 1
Transitioning to a more sustainable production process requires better assessing and managing business dependence on biodiversity and ecosystem services by the private sector. Continue reading Business and Biodiversity: Part 3 – Business-Biodiversity Relations and Some Examples of Good Practice
Biodiversity is globally declining due to anthropogenic activities and climate change. According to Treweek et al. (2006), the rate of global diversity loss has been faster in the Continue reading Business and Biodiversity: Part 2 – Causes of the Loss of Biodiversity
Biodiversity is essential to many aspects of human life. It provides us with a diverse range of resources, including food, fiber, fuel, and building materials. Biodiversity also plays a critical role Continue reading Business and Biodiversity: Part 1 – What is Biodiversity and why is it Valuable?
Numerous fund managers and data providers postulate that implementing good environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices can help build social capital and trust in a firm Continue reading Does Good ESG Performance Lead to Greater Stock Price Resilience in Times of Crisis?
Investors may not have sufficient access to information or transparency regarding the ESG funds they are interested in. This can make it difficult Continue reading ESG Investing: What’s Holding Back Individual Investors? – An Infographic Introduction
GI takes many different forms. Nicolosi et al. (2018) classified GI into 7 categories with each category encompassing Continue reading Grassroots Innovations for Sustainability: Part 2
Grassroots innovation (GI) has gained increased attention in recent years as a significant driver for sustainable development Continue reading Grassroots Innovations for Sustainability: Part 1
Coffee is a plant species known for its high sensitivity to progressive climatic changes Continue reading Climate Change and the Coffee Sector: Vulnerability and Adaptation Options
“Upcycling” refers to the process of repurposing something that is no longer needed into a new item of greater value Continue reading About Upcycling: Concepts and Recent Engineering Examples
A healthy natural environment is a prerequisite for the tourism industry to thrive. Further degradation of the ecosystem Continue reading Sustainable Tourism: Part 2
The tourism sector plays a crucial role in our modern economic system, accounting for 10.3% of the total global Continue reading Sustainable Tourism: Part 1
Ecotourism is a form of sustainable travel that focuses on exploring and conserving natural environments while promoting environmental education and community development. Continue reading Ecotourism – An Infographic Introduction
A box scheme is a form of alternative food network (AFN), formally defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as: Continue reading An Introduction to Alternative Food Networks: Part 2 – Box Schemes and Community Gardens
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a form of alternative food network, formally defined by the Continue reading An Introduction to Alternative Food Networks: Part 1 – Community Supported Agriculture
The natural sciences play a crucial role in shaping environmental policies and practices. However, there are situations Continue reading Barriers to Environmental Conservation – Gaps between Science, Policy, and Practice
Organic waste can be broadly defined as any biodegradable material originating from a plant or animal Continue reading Using Organic Waste Materials to Produce New Products: Opportunities and Challenges
Blockchain technology and the circular economy are two concepts that have gained significant attention in recent years Continue reading Blockchain Technology And The Circular Economy
To achieve sustainable development, it is essential to implement effective governance frameworks that balance the interests of various stakeholders and ensure long-term sustainability. Continue reading An Introduction to the Governance Frameworks for Sustainable Development