McDonald’s Becomes the First Restaurant Company to Set Approved Science Based Target to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Setting a self-imposed emission target and deadline is an intriguing leadership step for a company with McDonald’s visibility.
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Merck C.E.O. Ken Frazier on Death Row Cases and the Corporate Soul
Merck’s CEO reflects on his career and the role of CEOs today.
A Meditating Truck Company: What Investing in Company Culture Really Looks Like
A look at the radical, productive culture of the electric truck company, Chanje.
Are Hospitals Becoming Obsolete?
An opinion piece about why the movement away from hospitals is a good thing.
BP Says Oil Demand to Peak by Late 2030s
One of the largest oil companies in the world predicts 300 million electric vehicles on the road by 2040, up from 3 million today.
Walmart and Dick’s Raise Minimum Age for Gun Buyers to 21
Two of the US’s largest retailers voluntarily take a leadership stance on gun sales.
Knowledge@Wharton Podcast: “How to Drive Competitive Returns with Impact Investing”
On January 23, 2018, Tony Davis participated in a Knowledge@Wharton podcast entitled “How to Drive Competitive Returns with Impact Investing.” He discussed how Inherent Group incorporates material ESG factors into its investment process, his personal investing approach, and Inherent Foundation’s strategy across charitable contributions and program- and mission-related investments. After the interview with Tony in
Amazon Health
Ben Thompson describes the theory for the Amazon-Berkshire Hathaway-JPMorgan long game.
Larry Fink’s Letter to Portfolio Company CEOs
The world’s largest index fund manager calls on companies to foster long-term value.
Why People Conveniently ‘Forget’ that Child Labor Made their Jeans
Consumer behavior differs based on natural human tendencies.
Japan Inc.: A Corporate Culture on Trial After Scandals
Data falsification highlights need for a “chief quality officer” to matter as much as chief financial officer.
Improving Workplace Culture, One Review at a Time
How Glassdoor and sites like it provide radical transparency into corporate cultures.
The Error at the Heart of Corporate Leadership
The authors argue for a management approach beyond shareholder primacy, focusing on the long-term health of the business that can deliver both strong performance and value to society.
Pricing ESG Risk in Credit Markets
Identifying the influence of ESG risks on credit-default spreads.
Measuring the Economic Impact of Short-Termism
A performance study comparing the financial results of management teams focused on long-term versus short-term performance.
A Practical Guide to ESG Integration for Equity Investing
Case studies that illustrate the range of ways in which equity investors incorporate ESG factors into their investment processes.
Sustainable Investing and Bond Returns
A rare analysis of the positive impact that ESG integration can have on fixed income portfolios, specifically investment grade corporate bonds.
Milken Institute Panel: “Impact Investing: Where Are the Deals?”
On May 3, 2016, Tony Davis spoke at the Milken Institute on a panel entitled “Impact Investing: Where are the Deals?” Moderated by Amit Bouri, CEO of the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), panelists describe a range of approaches to incorporating sustainability into investment strategies, how to find deals, and how to track outcomes, among
Active Ownership
How active investor engagement with corporate management on material corporate social responsibility issues can positively impact profitability, efficiency, governance, and stock performance.
Corporate Sustainability: First Evidence on Materiality
This study analyzes the financial and operational performance link between a company’s sustainability practices and how material those practices are to the company’s business vertical.