It took five decades for global elites to put climate change at the center of the World Economic Forum, and this year — with rising temperatures and cutting emissions finally dominating the agenda — it seemed almost no one could stop talking about it.
The growing awareness of business about the vital importance of corporate social responsibility has led to creation of the B Corporation certification, a standard for measuring social sustainability and environmental performance.
With states competing to attract businesses to their urban centers, it seems some are discovering potholes and rusting infrastructure are a real turnoff.
Cyclical market swings are being exacerbated by new legislation and the entry of Amazon into the delivery business — factors that are likely to drive rates even lower.
Earlier this year, the University of California sued Amazon, Walmart, Target and other major retailers for alleged infringement of four university patents related to “filament” LED light bulbs.