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September 22, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: My Top Takeaways from a Frenetic Climate Week

This year, climate week was about much more than climate.

Climate Commitments Tripled But Emissions Work Lagged 2023 JUST Capital

September 20, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Net-Zero Commitments Have Tripled In the Last 3 Years – But Actual Emissions Reductions Are Lagging

Amid activist and investor calls for more data, JUST Capital’s analysis shows how companies and industries are actually addressing the climate crisis.

September 20, 2023  |  JUST Capital

After Contracting Typhoid, This 22-year-old Decided to Tackle Water Infrastructure Issues That Contribute to Disease and Economic Stagnation

Joshua Ichor is addressing an area of climate tech that’s often overlooked – water supply infrastructure and ensuring its longevity.

September 20, 2023  |  JUST Capital

How a 20-year-old Climate Tech Founder is Using Microgrids To Reimagine Energy Access

After learning how energy costs contributed to a tragedy in rural India, Pranav Myana vowed to help communities across the world access energy through more reliable and sustainable means.

July 14, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: Record Heat, Flash Floods, Megadroughts, and Sinking Cities

The world just had the hottest week on record, according to preliminary data published by the World Meteorological Organization. It follows the hottest June on record and, according to some scientists, possibly the hottest day on Earth – July 4th – in over 125,000 years.

April 21, 2023  |  JUST Capital

America’s 36 Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in 2023

From utilities to tech, these companies are leading their industries on reducing their environmental impact.

April 21, 2023  |  JUST Capital

America’s Top 10 Companies for Environmental Performance in 2023

Amid changes in legislation and regulation, these 10 companies are leading on managing environmental impact.

April 14, 2023  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: Corporate Action on Climate is Driving Innovation and Growth

Necessity breeds invention. Invention results in impact, opportunity, and growth. We’re seeing that play out right now in the climate world. 

March 23, 2023  |  JUST Capital

JUST 100 Industry Leaders – Nike and AEP – Discuss Approach to Sustainability. Here Are the Key Takeaways.

Sustainability leaders from JUST 100’s Nike and AEP share why a transparent, people-based approach is needed to build a more renewable, equitable future.

March 16, 2023  |  JUST Capital

JUST Capital Releases 19 Index Concepts that Demonstrate the Benefit of Investing in Stakeholder Value Creation

Concepts feature companies in the top 20% of our Rankings and demonstrate that investors need not sacrifice returns to support companies doing right by all their stakeholders.

February 3, 2023  |  JUST Capital

Edelman’s US Head of Sustainability Says CEOs Are Making a Mistake by Giving Into the ‘Greenhushing’ Trend – and Offers an Alternative Approach

Edelman’s Alex Heath says now is the moment for corporate leaders to build trust with their stakeholders through focused, transparent messaging.

December 22, 2022  |  JUST Capital

These Were JUST Capital’s Most Popular Stories of 2022

Our top articles this year included how America’s largest companies addressed racial equity, climate change, and the war in Ukraine.

November 4, 2022  |  JUST Capital

What Reducing Emissions Could Save or Cost America’s Largest Companies

With eyes on corporate climate commitments during COP27, we teamed up with Harvard Business School to look at the savings or cost carbon pricing would bring companies.

October 7, 2022  |  JUST Capital

Steve Case’s Vision for American Business Is One He Thinks the Whole Country Can Get Behind

Investor and AOL cofounder Steve Case explains why he’s dedicated the last eight years to his “Rise of the Rest” initiative, which develops startup ecosystems across the United States, and how it aligns with many of JUST’s big picture goals.

September 23, 2022  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: Climate Week Surfaces Some Fundamental Questions

During Climate Week, we took a look at the state of climate commitments across corporate America.

September 21, 2022  |  JUST Capital

Corporate Climate Commitments Are on The Rise, Largely in Less Ambitious Categories and Low Intensive Industries

Our latest analysis finds an increase in the number of climate commitments from Russell 1000 companies alongside a dichotomy between emissions and ambition levels within industries.

July 22, 2022  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: The Business Impacts of Extreme Heat

With the heat index through the roof, melting runways, buckled train lines, and travel chaos more broadly bring significant disruptions to logistics and the physical movement of people and goods.

June 17, 2022  |  JUST Capital

As the SEC Finalizes Its Climate Disclosure Standards, It Must Consider Popular Demand for Better Data

Read why JUST Capital submitted a public comment in favor of the SEC’s climate disclosure standards.

May 20, 2022  |  JUST Capital

6 Steps Elon Musk Can Take to Improve Tesla’s ESG Profile

S&P revealed this week it dropped Tesla from its flagship ESG index. We take a closer look at why, and how Elon could improve Tesla’s ESG profile.

May 6, 2022  |  JUST Capital

JPMorgan Chase’s Head of Corporate Responsibility Breaks Down 4 Lessons From Overseeing the Firm’s $2.5 Trillion Sustainability Initiative

We spoke with JPM’s Demetrios Marantis about the work behind the bank’s new ESG report, including an update on the firm’s $2.5 trillion sustainability plan, as well as its response to the Russia-Ukraine war.

April 28, 2022  |  JUST Capital

With Investor Pressure and SEC Requirements Accelerating, Corporate America Needs to Step Up on Environment Disclosure

We took a look at what environment metrics the largest U.S. companies are sharing, finding disclosures are low overall with over a third sharing no data.

April 22, 2022  |  JUST Capital

America’s Top 10 Companies for Environmental Performance in 2022

These companies are showing what’s possible when it comes to reducing a business’ climate impact.

April 20, 2022  |  JUST Capital

The JUST Report: The Companies Leading on Environmental Performance

We‘ve been sharing insights and data on the state of corporate environmental leadership in America and how things are trending, including the Top 10 Companies for Environmental Performance list shared with our media partner, CNBC. 

April 20, 2022  |  JUST Capital

America’s 32 Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in 2022

Ahead of Earth Day, we’re taking a look at the companies going beyond the status quo for environmental disclosures and actions.

April 13, 2022  |  JUST Capital

Companies Preparing for New SEC Climate Reporting Standards Should Look at Those Already Leading the Way

These corporations are showing how the most effective and useful climate commitments are understandable, comprehensive, innovative, and achievable.

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