Podcast: Is ESG Just a Marketing Scam?In this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Niala Boodhoo, host of Axios Today, interviews Tariq Fancy, BlackRock’s first global chief investment officer for sustainable investing and founder of the Rumie Initiative.
Podcast: ESG — At Home in Europe and Soon, the WorldIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross' +Impact Studio interviews Kim Dabbs, Global VP of ESG and Social Innovation at Steelcase and best-selling author of "You Belong Here."
Podcast: The Genesis of ESG–An Insider’s LookIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Neil Hawkins (formerly of Dow) discusses his integration his front row seat to the genesis of ESG.
Podcast: The Genesis of ESG–An Insider’s LookIn this episode, Neil Hawkins discusses his integration of environmental and social considerations within the core of the Dow’s business strategy and reporting, and his front row seat to the genesis of ESG.
Podcast: Race and Inequality in Postwar DetroitIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross’ +Impact Studio interviews Tom Sugrue, Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis and History at NYU, and author of “Origins of the Urban Crisis: Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit.” In this episode,
Podcast: Investing Directly into Climate SolutionsIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Franz Hochstrasser discusses his company’s work in climate investment, from inclusive investment opportunities to considerations of the JOBS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Podcast: From the Lab – Innovations for the Green Energy TransitionIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jerry Davis of Michigan Ross’ +Impact Studio interviews Margaret Woolridge, Director of the Institute for Energy Solutions; Andre Boehman of UM Mechanical Engineering; Michael Craig of the UM School of Environment and Sustainability and the Institute for Energy Solutions; Neil Dasgupta of UM Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, and Johanna Mathieu of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Podcast: Legal Services for Social Impact Disputes and ESG RequirementsIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Patrick Miller discusses his company’s legal work in the social impact arena, from representing clients in disputes with other social impact organizations, to establishing ethical supply chains.
Podcast: Labor – Effects of Remote Work and MonopsonyIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Jagadeesh Sivadasan shares insights into changes labor markets where remote work and monopsony are radically changing the landscape.
Podcast: Capital – New Ways to Finance Your BusinessIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Andrew Wu shares insights into radical changes in capital funding models, where apps are entering the field and nearly cutting out banks entirely.
Podcast: AI and the Gig Economy in the Global SouthIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Bama Athreya discusses how the Global South has technologically leapfrogged past the expected little steps toward automation and straight to a gig economy with AI.
Podcast: More than Data – Getting the Lead out with Trust, Transparency, and EmpowermentIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Eric Schwartz and Ian Robinson of BlueConduit discuss the perfect balance of data extraction techniques and sensitive learning from the community to build trust in their work.
Podcast: Leveling the Playing Field of the Gig EconomyIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Adam Smiddy of YourCheck discusses work to eliminate implicit bias from background checks and reputation management in the gig economy.
Podcast: Emotional Intelligence for Social JusticeIn this episode of Social Impact Design for Business, Justin Woods, Founder of EQuity Social Venture encourages people to get reflective and don’t be afraid of making mistakes in the process of addressing racism in the world, the community, and in businesses or organizations.
Podcast: Rain Plans, not Pandemic PlansIn this episode of the Social Impact Design Thinking for Business Tabitha Mason of Zingerman’s Cornman Farms looks at ways to continue their work in light of coronavirus, and consideration for branching out into new areas, using creative thinking.