Game of Consultants

Our newest initiative yet, Game of Consultants, tests your consulting knowledge & analytical eye to the fullest. Attempt it and see how good you are! We add new ones every week

 

NOVICE

 

The Investor’s Dilemma: Loud Lies vs. Quiet Truths

The Investor’s Dilemma: Loud Lies vs. Quiet Truths

Sustainability has become a central metric of corporate value, creating a governance paradox: Why is environmental progress obscured by either exaggeration or deliberate non-disclosure? Trillions in capital pursue ESG criteria, yet the market is destabilized by two opposing yet detrimental forces: Greenwashing and Greenhushing.

Greenwashing is the conspicuous misrepresentation of claims, exemplified by scandals like the Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” fraud. Conversely, Greenhushing is the cautious suppression of verifiable achievements, driven by the fear of regulatory scrutiny and litigation. This asymmetry undermines investor confidence and stalls collective climate action.

Check out in Agam’s article as she dives deep into this subject

read more
Has Sustainable Financing Stopped Going Green Under Trump?

Has Sustainable Financing Stopped Going Green Under Trump?

The debate around sustainable financing took a sharp turn during the Trump administration as environmental priorities clashed with a renewed focus on traditional industries.

Many investors questioned whether green finance had lost its momentum as federal policies shifted towards deregulation, fossil fuel expansion and reduced climate oversight. Yet sustainable financing did not disappear.

Instead, it adapted by relying more heavily on market forces, shareholder activism and global commitments outside the federal sphere. While the pace slowed in some sectors, the broader transition towards responsible investment continued to gain strength, driven largely by long term risk assessments and investor expectations.

Read this article by Feuli Badoni to discover the full story.

read more