johntfriedman.bsky.social
One day what we call sustainability will just be called "business"
Author: Managing Sustainability: First Steps to First Class (https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Sustainability-First-Steps-Class/dp/1951527747)
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I emailed you
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Heck of a compliment, Gil. And I know we have to reconnect soon too
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Every purchase, including investments, is a vote for the kind of world one wants to live in.
Also, invest where you believe in the most potential for growth. Isolationism has never produced promised growth.
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Sad milestone but smart move
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The combined GDP of these six states is approximately $8.38 trillion. This represents a significant portion (31.3 percent) of the total U.S. GDP. And the momentum is growing.
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Washington has implemented rules related to climate risk disclosures. GDP: $730 billion
Colorado has considered adopting rules for climate-related disclosures. GDP: $426 billion
Maryland has introduced bills aimed at improving climate transparency and corporate responsibility. GDP: $472 billion
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New York is also at the forefront of climate-related financial disclosure, with specific actions taken by the state to require businesses to disclose environmental risks. GDP: $2.1 trillion
Massachusetts has both state-level and local efforts for environmental disclosure. GDP: $747 billion
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States that have enacted or are considering such laws include:
California has been a leader in climate-related legislation and has adopted ambitious climate goals, including carbon emissions reduction and climate disclosure for companies. GDP: $3.9 trillion (the largest state economy in the U.S.)
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To provide more detail
Happy workforce -> better products/service -> happy customers
Also
Happy workforce -> higher productivity -> reduced costs
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Profits
ROI
Shareholder returns
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Terrifying and prescient at the same time.
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Lots of competition
Cybertruck can't be sold in EU - violates safety standards
Musk involvement in EU (and USA) politics.
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