Dynamic SustainabilityImplications for Policy, Markets and National Security

ISBN : 9781009298711

Author : Jay S. Golden

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Year : 2023

Language : English

Type : E-book

Description : This book provides new insights into the opportunities, risks, and unintended consequences for the American economy, legacy industries, global multinational corporations, and financial institutions having pledged to transition to a net-zero carbon economy. It places specific emphasis on 'systems analysis', as well as the unprecedented pace needed for our sustainability transition. It examines the implications of organizations purchasing voluntary carbon credits which are not regulated, insured, and often not scientifically validated. It scrutinises how financial markets are driving corporate sustainability while at the same time conservative policymakers seek to ban Environmental Social Governance investments. Golden discusses national security as well as the growing rural-urban divide, seemingly widened by major automotive manufacturers looking to move towards zero-emission electric vehicles. Using empirical evidence to chart the effect of our sustainability transition on the government, the military, and corporations, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers, graduate students, policymakers, and industry professionals. Reviews ‘Professor Golden’s book should be read by every early-career believer who wants to become a sustainability leader, as well as every mid- or late-career professional who is expected to be one. All of society is or will be on this journey; don’t set off without reading this book.’ Francis Bouchard - Managing Director, Climate, Marsh McLennan

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