Globally, the rate and intensity of extreme weather events and other climate change impacts are growing. Increasing awareness of these ramifications of climate change is leading to mounting support for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, however, the prevalence of … Read More
Author Archives: Fatima Fasih
Green Chemistry: Its Advent, Recent Accomplishments, and Even More Promising Future
On the eve of December 3rd, 1984, more than 2,000 people in Bhopal, India, died in their sleep, followed by approximately 6,000 within the next couple of weeks. The deaths were caused by a leak of a highly toxic gas … Read More
The Development of ESG in Business Operations
Similar to the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR), the practice of ESG was born out of actions in the business community over several decades, leading to our understanding of ESG today. The term ESG refers to evaluating a business … Read More
Effective Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Strategies at the Workplace
The concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (commonly referred to as DE&I within the workplace) cover the efforts an organization makes to ensure that all employees are treated equally. This also entails the programs, language, and opportunities put in place … Read More
Transparency and Accountability in the Workplace
Until recently, businesses did not realize the value of transparency and accountability within their organizations. Guarding “best-kept secrets” and keeping the order of operations “under wraps” from the public was thought to improve the chances of a business’ success. However, … Read More
Update 2022: ESG Risks in Supply Chains
The post-pandemic economic recovery of 2021 created major global dilemmas such as fluctuations in fuel prices and disruptions at seaports due to the rising prices of a vast array of goods. With the addition of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the resurgences … Read More
