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The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2021
10th edition The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2021 The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures national development and green growth since 2012, based on 131 quantitative indicators derived from recognized international organisations to present a comprehensive view of a nation’s potential. The Indicators are grouped into the five pillars of a nation-economy: Natural Capital Index […]
ESG Country Ratings vs Sovereign Bond Ratings
Sovereign bond ratings are heavily influenced by the large rating providers – Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch. The comparison of the conventionally applied sovereign bond ratings and ESG country credit ratings based on the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) shows: ESG-adjusted ratings and conventional ratings show significant differences. Under a sustainability-adjusted credit rating, countries with high […]
Laos Leads The Natural Capital index 2021
Laos leads the Natural capital Index 2021 The Natural Capital Index aims to measure the Natural Capital – one of 5 pillars of a countries (sustainable) competitiveness. The Natural Capital of a country is the given physical environment and its climatic conditions, paired with the availability and intactness of natural resources and sufficient water. The […]
The Social Capital Index
The Social Capital Index is a sub-index of the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI), The Social Capital of a nation is the sum of social stability and the well-being (perceived or real) of the entire population. Social Capital generates social cohesion and a certain level of consensus, which in turn delivers a stable environment for […]
The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2020
Sweden tops the GSCI for a 5th consecutive year, followed by Iceland, Denmark, Finland, & Switzerland UK is ranked 15, Germany 22, US 32, China 39 North-East Asia (South Korea, Japan, China) keep dominating the Intellectual Capital sub-index, while Scandinavia tops the Social Capital sub-index Conventional credit ratings do not reflect ESG risks/opportunities and need […]
12 Policies for more sustainable AND more competitive societies
Sustainable, Democratic, Competitive Our governing systems have become fat and inefficient. They don’t allow us to respond to today’s threats and opportunities – or make them worse. This is a management consultancy take on governance that ensures competitiveness, and sustainability – the 12 key suggestions for higher prosperity and higher sustainability: A global climate tax […]
Sustainable Competitiveness for the American Democracy
Much is being talked about the state of the US Democracy these days. The system is “broken”, the country divided. Its global power – both in terms of raw power and technological leadership – is deteriorating fast, as is the global appal of the US. This decline has been in the making for some time; […]
Corona Risk Exposure By Country
Country-level corona risk exposure based on performance data, including risk to public health, the economic fallout of the shutdown, and the combined risk
Country-reports on sustainability performance are now available
Country-level sustainability performance and competitiveness reports for 192 countries are now available for downlaod. The individual country reports on allow for a closer look at the sustainable competitiveness performance of individual countries. Selected country reports for download: US – Germany – France – UK – Sweden – Switzerland – China – South Korea – Japan […]
The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2019
The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index measures country performance based on an integrated competitiveness model. It is calculated through 116 quantitative indicators across all aspects that form the foundation for success: Natural Capital, Resource Intensity, Intellectual Capital, Social Cohesion, and Governance. Key takeaways in 2019 include: The top 5 spots are occupied by Scandinavia: Sweden is […]
Global Climate Tax
The simples and most efficient way to reduce GHG emisions to Zero: a Global Climate Tax. There are tens of thousands scientist who have come to the same conclusion, versus a handful of weirdo skepticals. Every single human being, around the globe, can now feel it: bush-, forest- and rainforest fires, droughts, freak storms, flooding, […]
The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2017 is out!
The Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2017 Northern Europe is leading the GSCI; US competitiveness set to decline if proposed new policies are all implemented; conventional sovereign bond ratings do not reflect full risks and potential of countries competitiveness Contrarily to common measurements (GDP) and ratings which are mainly based on financial (economic output, the GSI measures […]
The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2021
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Achieving Sustainable Competitiveness: Key Policies
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Carbon free by 2035: Global Climate Tax
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- Tapestry's Circularity: Sustainable Product Design, Life Cycle Assessment, Reuse and RepairSeptember 23, 2022SOURCE: Tapestry, Inc. DESCRIPTION:We imagine a future where all products can be reused, repurposed or recycled, and cause minimal negative environmental impact. To achieve this ambition, we are rethinking product life cycle, reuse and repair, and through innovative design, we are working towards a sustainable, circular economy. In April 2021, Coach launched (Re)Loved, a program […]tapestry
- A Team Effort: Introducing the 2021 Purpose PlaybookSeptember 23, 2022SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods DESCRIPTION:Great teams are driven by core values that inspire individual responsibilities and collective goals. That’s the philosophy guiding our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, and we're proud to say that our teammates and our values have led us to new goals, continued progress and a shared vision of a better […]Dickssportinggoods
- Tetra Pak 2022 Sustainability Report: Message From the CEOSeptember 23, 2022SOURCE: Tetra Pak DESCRIPTION:As the world continued to experience the direct and indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including global supply chain disruptions, resource shortages, employment challenges and inflation – these have not been easy times. Additionally, the start of 2022 brought the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which will have a further knock-on effect on […]Tetrapak
- AB: China's State-Owned Enterprises Hold Keys to Carbon NeutralSeptember 23, 2022By John Lin| Portfolio Manager—China Equities and Philippe Benoit| Adjunct Senior Research Scholar-Columbia University's SIPA Center on Global Energy Policy SOURCE: AllianceBernstein DESCRIPTION:ESG in Action China has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2060, and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are responsible for half the country’s CO2 emissions. Yet SOEs are also major players in China’s renewable […]alliancebernstein
- Mark S. Sutton, International Paper CEO, on Building a Better IPSeptember 22, 2022SOURCE: International Paper Company DESCRIPTION:Building a Better IP is our plan for accelerating improvement and creating long-term, sustainable value for all of our stakeholders. Our Vision 2030 goals are an integral part of this plan. They reflect who we are as a company, our values and our commitment to building a better future for people […]international_paper
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