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Industry trends, disruptive technologies and leaders in sustainability.
Chipko Movement: An environmental revolution sparked by Rural women
January 18, 2022
Chipko movement was a peaceful ecological retaliation to the large-scale government-backed logging. The movement was started in 1973 by rural villagers, particularly women, in India. This movement sparked many environmental movements across the world.
SOCIALLY MOTIVATED ORGANIZATION TYPES AND HOW THEY DIFFER
June 17, 2021
A common myth, often repeated, has to do with the nature of socially motivated organizations. Since many organizations of varying type often have similar mandates, it takes a more nuanced eye to notice that the way they operate, while central to the type of organization itself, ranges vastly. In Canada, one such misconception exists with the nature of organization that are classified as Registered Charities, Non-Profit Organizations and Social Enterprises. Identifying the type of socially motivated organization one would like to create and run can go a long way in deciding the governance structures and operations that are integral to the sustainable success of the organization.
REFLECTING AND RETHINKING TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE
Jun 01, 2021
The use and throw consumerism model is only receiving criticism in the post-COVID world. Those industries that not only stay afloat but also adopt sustainability into their business practices and models, are those that can be truly called winners.
Making Employees Participate in Sustainable Practices at the Workplace
Apr 24, 2021
We all have gone through the conundrum on practicing sustainability at our homes. How much benefit is there in replacing my plastic toothbrush with that made of bamboo when millions continue their old habit? Is there really any benefit of taking a shorter bath and compromising on that luxurious shower? This conundrum has further escalated into the workplace as well. How much difference can each employee really make to build a sustainable enterprise?
BIA-LEADERS THAT ARE IMPROVING YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
Mar 2, 2021
If COVID-19 has done one thing, it has reintroduced us to our neighbourhoods and importance of local areas. Avoiding transit, whenever possible, has led to more walks around the side streets that one would normally hurriedly rush by on their daily commute. One leader that is looking to improve your neighbourhood is the Business Improvement Area, known informally as the BIA.
Sustainable Investing
Oct 27, 2020
Interest in sustainable and socially responsible investing has moved forward by leaps and bounds in the last decade. Here’s what sustainable investing means, why there is such a sudden increase in interest in this topic, and how investors and firms can incorporate these factors into decision making.
why green business is important
Oct 1, 2020
As we maneuver through the current pandemic and continue to respond to climate change, it is imperative that businesses and industries push for better environmental practices to reduce our collective impact on the earth. YSEC is excited to be a part of our client’s transition to a greener future. We have asked our Executive Team “Why is green business important to you?” to find out what has inspired them to join YSEC’s mission.
Climate Change: A new risk metric for Wall Street
Jun 1, 2020
In the wake of climate issues ranging from sudden heatwaves to gradually rising sea levels over the years, increasing numbers of analysts, advisory firms, and investors are emphasising how these issues are impacting revenues and profits across the United States. Greater importance is shifting to the action taken by firms to mitigate the threats posed by climate change.
Three organizations leading change at York University
Jan 7, 2020
York University is not only one of the largest in Canada, it is one of the greenest. Here’s how students, faculty and campus businesses all have a role to play in achieving sustainability.
Toronto Harbour Tackles its debris pollution problem
Dec 20, 2019
Toronto’s shorelines are far from clean. In fact, anthropogenic debris pollution has been found all across the Great Lakes, and Lake Ontario is no exception. The solution: a new technology that filters plastic at the harbour.