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Scientifically Assess Impacts of Sustainable Investments
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Scientifically Assess Impacts of Sustainable Investments

Metrics can inform investors wary of “green washing”

C. J. Vörösmarty, V. Rodríguez Osuna, D. A. Koehler, P. Klop, J. D. Spengler, J. J. Buonocore, A. D. Cak, Z. D. Tessler, F. Corsi, P. A. Green and R. Sánchez
Science, 2018
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  • Analytical
  • Innovative
  • Scientific

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Corporate sustainability is an increasingly important factor to consider for investors. It relates to the environmental and social impact of a company’s business practices, services and/or product. Professor Charles J. Vörösmarty and colleagues outline why current criteria used to assess corporate sustainability are inadequate, and how they can lead to suboptimal investment decisions. They propose the integration of more transparent and scientific data to bolster the metrics of corporate sustainability. The article will engage executives and investors interested in the sustainability of businesses.

Take-Aways

  • Investments in sustainable businesses are growing.
  • Current measures of corporate sustainability are inadequate.
  • The sustainability impacts of businesses must be considered within a broader context.

About the Authors

Charles J. Vörösmarty is a founding director of the Environmental Sciences Initiative and Einstein Professor of Civil Engineering at the City University of New York (CUNY) Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC). Vanesa Rodríguez Osuna is a senior scientist and project manager at CUNY ASRC.

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