Strategic Approaches to CO2 Emissions

Abstract

The ability of companies to turn an environmental constraint into a source of strategic opportunities is a controversial topic in published research. The article, which is based on a comparative study of the CO2 emission reduction strategies implemented by the cement and chemical industries, shows that companies' freedom to adopt a proactive approach to sustainable development is severely constrained by the characteristic features of the sector, in terms of its dependence on natural resources, of flexibility in the composition of the business portfolio, and of the structure of the downstream sector.

Sustainable future growth on the base of impact investing in BRICS countries

“…We additionally define "impact investing" as involving innovative mechanisms (e.g., financial and economic tools and new business technologies) that are directed to the achievement of social or environmental effects, in tandem with positive financial outcomes. Additionally, Arjalies emphasizes that "impact investing has become a sort of Research & Development for finance" [5], and we fully agree with this statement. Impact investing constitutes an innovative form of investment, and the financial and economic tools within its sphere include SIBs, development impact bonds, green bonds, angel investing, venture capital, and microfinance.…”