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A Penn Undergraduate Pursues Passions for ESG and Environmental Justice
As a Turner ESG Senior Fellow and Research Assistant at the ESG Initiative, Penn Senior Marielle Kang engages with experts, works across diverse research projects, and mentors the next generation. Read More
We Don’t See What Climate Change Is Doing to Us
(Outlet: The New York Times) Wharton Climate Center Affiliated Scholar R. Jisung Park writes about how we don’t see what climate change is doing to us, and the changes we must make to our social and economic systems to survive the escalating warming. Read More
11 Social Impact Leaders Receiving Loan Forgiveness Awards in 2024
The ESG Initiative is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the John M. Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund for Public Service. Read More
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- ESG Investments Lead to Higher SalesConsumers really do care about ESG, according to research by Wharton visiting professor Jean-Marie Meier.…Read More
- How Does ESG Emphasis Impact a Company’s Value?Research co-authored by Wharton’s Serguei Netessine examines how discussing nonmaterial and material ESG factors in companies’ earnings calls influences their overall worth. …Read More
- The Overlooked Causes of Air PollutionShort bursts of air pollution, often caused by indoor cooking, are being neglected by existing regulations, according to research by Wharton’s Susanna Berkouwer. …Read More
- Are Companies Embracing CSR?While ESG investing is reportedly waning on Wall Street, a new Wharton report looks at how top organizations are handling social responsibility.…Read More
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