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Benevolent troublemaker. Author of ESG Mindset. Views=own linktr.ee/matthewsekol

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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
We’re completely focused on the wrong thing when it comes to AI. particle.news/share/bboy0 More coming tomorrow here, don’t miss it! 👇👇👇 esgadvocate.substack.com
particle.news
AI Tools Push Tech Engineers Toward Faster, Less Thoughtful Coding
Amazon, Microsoft, and Google integrate AI to boost productivity, raising concerns about work quality and the skill development of junior developers.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Sky is insane tonight.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
“Just be careful out there” is not a governance strategy. CEOs are burning out. Oversight is unraveling. Deregulation ≠ resilience. New post: Ungoverned: Why Modern Business Is Becoming Intractable 👇👇👇 open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc... #ESG #Governance #Intractable
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Ungoverned
Why modern business is becoming intractable
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Chris Garrod @chrisggarrod.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
tinyurl.com/mvvukva4 My latest: #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Environment #LLMs cc: @timnitgebru.bsky.social @psbdc.bsky.social @alexisrjimenez.bsky.social @enilev.bsky.social @antgrasso.bsky.social @matthewsekol.bsky.social @pdeepa.bsky.social @haroldsinnott.bsky.social @ledaglyptis.bsky.social
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Comparing Energy Impact: Google Search vs. ChatGPT
Explore the environmental impact of Google Search vs. OpenAI's ChatGPT, covering energy use, carbon emissions, and sustainability efforts.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
As a child of the 80s, I’m ready for several highly unlikely scenarios. m.youtube.com/watch?v=hcKx...
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AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says world is not prepared for what's coming
YouTube video by CBS Mornings
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Snow on Blue Mountain, April 12th 2025 titled: “Damn you, groundhog!”
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
‘Manufactured’ is the right word. “The uncertainty being manufactured means it's more likely that something will happen from which there won’t be a recovery.” From open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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The First to Fall: Companies at a breaking point
What's it going to take?
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
On this Liberation Day, where business norms and protections are eroded, take a step back. Companies face crises all the time. When stable business foundations are removed, any crisis becomes an existential threat. Who’s the first to fall? open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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The First to Fall: Companies at a breaking point
What's it going to take?
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Every day, the foundation under businesses gets a little shakier. Climate risk. Shareholder unrest. Executive overreach. Some company is going to fall. Coming tomorrow! 👇 esgadvocate.substack.com
esgadvocate.substack.com
The ESG Advocate | Matthew Sekol | Substack
Threading recent ESG stories and news into one sustainably sourced read. Click to read The ESG Advocate, by Matthew Sekol, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Greek tragedies seem like the right metaphor for business at the moment. open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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The Odyssey of Modern Business
Of sea monsters and false choices
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Eh, it ain’t just companies that don’t like uncertainty. Consumers may not think of tariffs, but they do consider it at point of sale. We’re about to hit some pretty big purchases. Doesn’t seem like a good time for that or traveling.🤷‍♂️ www.semafor.com/article/03/1...
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Dimon: ‘Uncertainty is not a good thing’
The JPMorgan Chase CEO acknowledged that Donald Trump’s policies are contributing to ‘some negative sentiment’ but said he thought consumers have been less bothered.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
ESG or Resilience? 🤔 Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
I talked with a CSO at a company today. 95% of their time has been spent on CSRD and now he’s trying to figure out how to bring business value. It was the exact problem here: open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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If your sustainability work is just compliance, you are cooked
Staying relevant in a world of simplified reporting
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
What happens when a material issue, maybe your most material ESG issue, runs afoul of the new administration? We’ll find out tomorrow - don’t miss it! esgadvocate.substack.com
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The ESG Advocate | Matthew Sekol | Substack
Threading recent ESG stories and news into one sustainably sourced read. Click to read The ESG Advocate, by Matthew Sekol, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
February was wild for sustainability professionals on LinkedIn. It you or a loved one needs closure on the CSRD changes, I found this letter on the steps of a building in Brussels. esgnews.com/dear-cso-its...
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Dear CSO, it's not you, it's me, love CSRD
As the first CSRD reports were published, some sustainability professionals wrote about the upcoming simplification of CSRD
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Make sure your board understands equity and the parts each pillar of DEI plays in a robust program. And if it doesn’t, 🏃 open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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Stop Performing, Start Reforming: The DEI Reset
Leaders reveal they are unable to put in the hard work
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
ESG data is so much more than compliance, but it take three company groups to make use of it. Find out more here! youtube.com/shorts/pwFHZ...
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The ESG data Crisis (and How to Fix It)
YouTube video by Matthew Sekol
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Jobs are replaceable, but sustainability professionals might be suddenly in the cross-hairs, and it might not be why you think. Learn more here: open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
open.substack.com
If your sustainability work is just compliance, you are cooked
Staying relevant in a world of simplified reporting
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Coming tomorrow: Some of us working in sustainability might be cooked. 😬😭😱 Don’t miss it! open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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The ESG Advocate | Matthew Sekol | Substack
Threading recent ESG stories and news into one sustainably sourced read. Click to read The ESG Advocate, by Matthew Sekol, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
We have to break down the sustainability data silo to drive progress. Here’s my thoughts on doing just that from the unique position of the sustainability office. www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/...
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Unlocking data’s power: Breaking down silos for sustainable business growth - Thomson Reuters Institute
Sustainability data is hindered by information silos, but by investing in technology architecture, companies could unlock new opportunities.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Investors missed the ESG signals around AI and lost $1T of market cap in a single day. Yep. youtube.com/shorts/OdVxw...
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Investors missed the ESG warning signs on DeepSeek
YouTube video by Matthew Sekol
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
$1.5T in lost home value just in the US from climate change. Not including: Other economic impacts Adaptation costs Climate refugees Supply chain disruption Health issues www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
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Climate Change to Wipe Away $1.5 Trillion in U.S. Home Values, Study Says
Rising home-insurance costs and more homeowners spurning some risky neighborhoods will drive these declines, according to First Street.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Coming tomorrow: The $1T AI wake-up call How ESG could’ve forecasted market disruption Yep, I’m going there 👀 open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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The ESG Advocate | Matthew Sekol | Substack
Threading recent ESG stories and news into one sustainably sourced read. Click to read The ESG Advocate, by Matthew Sekol, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
The moon looks like a Cheshire Cat smile tonight. That’s Venus on the right.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
LEGO uses diversity through multiple lenses to keep their culture strong. …and they are the number one toy maker in the world. sloanreview.mit.edu/article/how-...
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How the Lego Group Built Culture Change: From the Ground Up
Loren Shuster of the Lego Group shares tips on rethinking leadership behaviors at a large, global organization.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
CEOs are facing a lot of uncertainty in 2025. Regardless if a business decision is ESG-related or not, every move a CEO makes will be scrutinized, and if the current administration can capitalize on it, they will. youtube.com/shorts/e_kko...
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CEOs face uncertainty in 2025
YouTube video by Matthew Sekol
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
There’s a lot of agita out there about CSRD being simplified, and the arguments I see point to a big problem. Imagine if we had spent the last few years doing the work instead of getting financially comparable data. 🤦‍♂️
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Dear CEO, Remember at Davos last year, you were lamenting ESG? How’s all of this ‘uncertainty’ working out for you this year? You best get planning! open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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The ESG Advocate's 2025 Letter to CEOs
When the going gets tough...
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Coming tomorrow: The ESG Advocate’s 2025 Letter to CEOs And not a moment too soon! Don’t miss it! Subscribe here for free! esgadvocate.substack.com
esgadvocate.substack.com
The ESG Advocate | Matthew Sekol | Substack
Threading recent ESG stories and news into one sustainably sourced read. Click to read The ESG Advocate, by Matthew Sekol, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Climate finance is still going strong, if you know what you’re doing. esgnews.com/standard-cha...
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Standard Chartered to Near $1 Billion Sustainability Income by 2025, CEO Confirms at WEF
Standard Chartered projected that the bank will generate close to $1 billion in income from its sustainability-focused operations in 2025.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Research the DEI ‘pullbacks’ and read the statements. McDonald’s and Target are still doing work. And they if you think any company is safe, they’re not all Costco with 600% stock growth over 5 years, and this list just might be future adjustments in wait.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I’m not convinced that Target is doing what the headlines say. While clearly some DEI programs are wrapping up, it reads like they are finding the material intersection with DEI and using different language to protect what’s working. corporate.target.com/press/fact-s...
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Target's Belonging at the Bullseye Strategy
Belonging for all is an essential part of Target's team and culture, helping fuel consumer relevance and business results.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
It has been a long January leading up to Costco's AGM, but the news is in, and so is DEI! 👏👏👏 98% of shareholders rejected the anti-DEI proposal, bucking the average support of 4%. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
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MSN
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
A trolley is spouting 100kg of CO2 emissions per year, killing five people over 30 years. Do you pull the lever and decommission the trolley, or use and ESG mindset to get more information first? open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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The ESG trolley problem
Can you stop the runaway train?
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
How ESG works: You are a food manufacturer and identify your stakeholders as consumers and regulators. You assess your ingredients for risk, see that Red Dye 3 has been know to cause cancer and find a substitute. This news rolls out and is a nothing burger. www.newsweek.com/fda-bans-red...
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What are the side effects of Red Dye No. 3? FDA bans food, drink dye
The FDA banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 based on a petition asking that the agency follow a specific guideline.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
If you work in ESG, DEI, or sustainability and need to be talked down, I’m not going to tell you that this issues can’t be avoided (they can’t), but I will tell you to always dig deeper. open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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Come into my office and have a seat
It's understandable to feel the way you do
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Despite outlining fiduciary responsibility and the energy transition on its site, NZAM is suspending operations. I’m starting to think the phrase ‘net zero’ might actually be a problem. After all, decarbonization can’t be approached in the same manner. www.netzeroassetmanagers.org/update-from-...
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Update from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative – The Net Zero Asset Managers initiative
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Well, this is an interesting development. www.fastcompany.com/91259613/sup...
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Supreme Court declines Big Oil's bid to block Honolulu's climate change lawsuits
The oil and gas industry has faced a series of cases alleging it deceived the public about how fossil fuels contribute to climate change.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
I was not planning to get the ARC-170 Lego set, but this simple build was a lot of fun, and I love the capabilities to raise the wings. Don’t overlook this one!
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Really interesting question about the carbon emissions of email in this one. Don’t miss my answer. It’s a good one! open.spotify.com/episode/6AEv...
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All Things Environmental, Social, and Governance with Matt Sekol
Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) · Episode
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Our AI for Good lab is using satellite imagery to help plan around the CA fires. 31,356 buildings in this area: 27,202 houses were likely not affected by the fires 4,154 houses were likely affected by the fires. Check it out: satelliteimagerydemostg.z5.web.core.windows.net/damage-asses...
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Eaton Fire January, 2025 damage visualizer
A satellite imagery visualizer for the damage from the Eaton fire in Los Angeles as of January 10th, 2025.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
ESG is about the data, especially in Financial Services. Note that I didn’t write that it’s about compliance data. www.microsoft.com/en-us/indust...
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ESG data readiness drives value for financial services firms - Microsoft Industry Blogs
Microsoft is here to partner with you through your sustainability journey—from delivering innovation solutions to expanding our ESG readiness capabilities.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
ESG Mindset has been short-listed for the 2024 Harvey Chute Awards for Business and Enterprise.👏👏👏 I'm honored to be on this list and await the results from the next round of judging! 🤞 Check out the full list here: www.chantireviews.com/2025/01/02/t...
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Another day, another company backing away from its DEI commitments, thinking it will save their reputation. Meanwhile, we have a first mover who has provided a framework on building a defense. Let’s deconstruct Costco’s rebuttal. open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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Board confidence
One board calls out the bias of anti-ESG proxy resolutions
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The Onion @theonion.com · 05/01/2025
'How Bad For The Environment Can Throwing Away One Plastic Bottle Be?' 30 Million People Wonder theonion.com/how-bad-for-...
'How Bad For The Environment Can Throwing Away One Plastic Bottle Be?' 30 Million People Wonder
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
“Uncertainty leads to an indirect tax on companies,” says Matthew Sekol, author of ESG Mindset, adding that corporate governance is more critical than ever as uncertainty increases. Read more 2025 ESG predictions here: www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/...
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ESG in 2025: Significant adaptation in sustainability emerges as business-as-usual - Thomson Reuters Institute
In 2025, companies are expected to drastically shift their approach to ESG initiatives, including how they manage risks & opportunities.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Costco isn’t getting enough attention for this, and they really should. Case in point: This reminder from the WSJ that completely missed it. www.wsj.com/business/cor...
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Corporate America Drew Back From DEI. The Upheaval Isn’t Over.
Some big companies dialed back diversity efforts as activists pressed. Under the next Trump administration, the pressure will grow.
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
ESG is a term continually defined by change, and 2024 was no different. Join me for a musical look at the themes I covered this year in The ESG Advocate and check out the playlist! 🎶 open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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ESG Advocate Wrapped 2024
A playlist for Governance, AI, Proxy Resolutions, and the evolution of the CSO
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
The use of data for LLMs reminds me of the case of Henrietta Lacks. Will there ever be consequences when entire markets are moved? open.substack.com/pub/esgadvoc...
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Imitation of life in a world of AI
All the outcomes we cannot see
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Matthew Sekol @matthewsekol.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Party City is a reminder that the effects of COVID last, and they are likely still lingering around your business. Are we talking about it enough or have we tried to return to the status quo while stakeholders have changed? www.cnn.com/2024/12/20/b...
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Party City is going out of business | CNN Business
Party City is closing down all of its stores, ending nearly 40 years in business, CNN has learned.
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