In this issue of Amplify, we explore how businesses and public entities can manage investments in the circular economy in light of complex concerns that overlap many dimensions of social, technological, environmental, and economic systems.
November 2023
In this issue:- Investment Opportunities for a Sustainable & Circular Economy — Opening Statement
- Circular Economy Investment: Practical Insights from Literature
- Financing the Circular Economy: Institutions & Instruments
- A Collaboration Framework for Regional Circular Economy Transformation
- Financing Circular Plastics Systems
- Adopting Modern Technology to Evaluate Circular Economy Investments
- Bending the Linear Economy to Circular: Accounting Complexities & Concerns
September 2023
This issue of Amplify clarifies the complex relationship between blockchain and sustainability and provides inspiring examples of how the technology can be successfully applied to yield environmental benefits.
In this issue:- Blockchain Technologies & Environmental Sustainability — Opening Statement
- Sustainability Impact of Blockchain: High Hopes & Great Fears
- The Sustainable Energy Grid: Blockchain’s Role in Addressing Transition Pain Points
- Forest Stewardship Council’s Blockchain: Verifying Material Trade Compliance Across Supply Chains
- Blockchain for Sustainable Agri-Food Ecosystems
- From Hype to Reality: A Critical Analysis of Blockchain-Based Regenerative Finance
August 2023
We are still at the very beginning of the revolutionary generative artificial intelligence (GAI) curve. If we are to fully enjoy its advantages, there are important issues to be resolved in areas such as intellectual property (IP) protection, regulation, security, and environmental impact. This Amplify takes a look at these issues — and more.
In this issue:- Generative AI: A Conversation with the Future — Opening Statement
- Generative AI in the Enterprise: Status, Practices & Trends
- Generative AI: Love, Hate, Ignore, or Just Regulate?
- LLM Security Concerns Shine a Light on Existing Data Vulnerabilities
- IP Law in the Era of Generative AI
- Environmental Impact of Large Language Models
- What’s Really Ahead for Generative AI?
July 2023
This issue of Amplify provides insights into how to interpret ESG information in the current environment, what information is needed to make better decisions, and why we need increased disclosure and greater transparency. The articles offer guidance on how to act now and how to prepare for a more regulated future.
In this issue:- ESG Reporting Trends — Opening Statement
- Using a Circular Economy to Slash Supply Chain Emissions
- What Climate-Related Information to Disclose? Big Decision, Moving Target
- The Case for Increased Corporate Disclosure: An Examination of Transparency, Trust & Taxonomy
- Monetary Impact Accounts: An Opportunity to Improve Product Design
July 2023
This issue of Amplify explores the challenges raised by geopolitical risk through a variety of angles, providing insight into the impact of geopolitical risk on supply chains, leadership, business planning, and share price.
In this issue:- Navigating Geopolitical Risks — Opening Statement
- Navigating the Chip War
- Incorporating Geopolitical Risk into Decision-Making & Organizational Strategies
- Geopolitics & Leadership in the Context of Rising Asia
- Managing Exit Strategies: Lessons from Russia
- Snapshot: Quantifying the Impact of Geopolitical Risk on Share Price