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Listen: Elements of energy: Mining for a green future
“The world's clean energy future relies on ancient elements still in the ground.
On Point's special series 'Elements of energy: Mining for a green future,' explores the environmental and human cost of mining for those elements — and asks what it would take for the U.S. to meet the Biden administration's green energy goals.”
Read: How the Resilience Fund is Flipping the Script in Corporate Philanthropy
“From agriculture and apparel to health care and domestic work, girls and women are the backbone of major global industries that keep our world turning. Yet despite their outsized role in the economy and society, far too many girls and women lack equal rights or basic protections in the workplace. In response, the Resilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains, co-founded and managed by the Universal Access Project (UAP), is reimagining corporate philanthropy by putting feminist leaders in charge.”
Resource: 10 top ESG reporting frameworks explained and compared
“Here's an overview of 10 ESG reporting frameworks and standards that companies can use to file reports on their practices and ESG-related risks and opportunities.”
Read: Mapping the Landscape of AI-Powered Nonprofits
“Understanding how nonprofits are leveraging AI will help other social entrepreneurs and funders see—and get inspired by—the vast possibilities in applying AI for social good.”
Read: Americans Still Want Business to Stay Quiet on Public Policy
“While 38% of adults generally think businesses should speak publicly on current events, not all events are considered equal. Narrow majorities of U.S. adults want to hear from businesses on climate change (54%), mental health (53%), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (53%). Free speech (48%) and healthcare issues (48%) garner near-majority support, but far fewer U.S. adults want businesses to speak publicly on what may be several of the most salient issues during the November election, including gun laws (32%), immigration policy (31%), international conflicts (24%), abortion (20%) and the candidates themselves (17%).”
