Sustainable markets
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Sustainable markets are defined as systems or institutions where the exchange of goods and services occurs with a
Transition to sustainable markets
In order to transition to sustainable markets, the use of
History
In the past, the sustainable market discussion was limited only to theorizing how to best reach sustainability goals like
- Create 4 million new jobs
- Cut air pollution by 60%
- Reduce state oil consumption by 91%
- Save California $23 billion by avoiding the damages of pollution
- Reduce fossil fuel use in buildings and transportation by 92%
- Cut refinery pollution by 94%
However, much of the world has dealt with issues in implementing these goals as of 2022.[4]
Debates
As more legislation such as the California Climate Commitment becomes commonplace, there are also questions of whether it is ethical to impose market restrictions on developing countries. Many developing countries experience greater negative impacts from climate change
Broader questions remain over the ability of sustainable markets to fully account for environmental costs, such as pollution and
Organizations
A number of organizations are working in the sustainable markets field.
- The International Institute for Environment and Development's Sustainable Markets Group develops research and analysis towards sustainable markets and the debates and innovations shaping markets.[6] This research also includes a database of market governance mechanisms.
- The U.S-based Skoll Foundation runs a program on sustainable markets which focuses on areas such as responsible supply chains, access to finance for sustainable small and medium enterprises, and work on environmental standards and certification.[1]
- The International Institute for Sustainable Development runs the Sustainable Markets and Responsible Trade initiative.[7] This focuses on the sustainability of international trade, the design, and implementation of supply chains.
- The Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets (Misum), based at Stockholm School of Economics, aims to provide policy research and advice to Swedish and international actors. Misum is a cross-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder knowledge center dedicated to sustainability and sustainable markets and contains three research platforms: Sustainability in Financial Markets, Sustainability in Production, and Consumption & Sustainable Socio-Economic Development.[8]
References
- ^ a b Skoll Foundation (2015) ‘Sustainable Markets page’ http://www.skollfoundation.org/issue/sustainable-markets/
- ^ US EPA, OP (2014-04-20). "Economic Incentives". www.epa.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ "Governor Newsom Signs Sweeping Climate Measures, Ushering in New Era of World-Leading Climate Action". California Governor. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ Ro, Christine. "Second Year Of Stalled Progress On The Sustainable Development Goals". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
- ^ "Climate Change and the Developing World: A Disproportionate Impact". USGLC. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ International Institute for Environment and Development (2015) http://www.iied.org/group/sustainable-markets
- ^ International Institute for Sustainable Development (2013) ‘Sustainable Markets and Responsible Trade’ https://www.iisd.org/markets/ Archived 2015-04-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets (2015) http://www.hhs.se/misum