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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

For example, Bunge, an agribusiness firm, reported a $56 million quarterly loss in its sugar and bioenergy segments due to drought in 2010. billion in mining projects since 2010. One study estimated that companies experience an average internal rate of return of 27% to 80% on their low carbon investments.

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Could a Four-Year-Old Do What Carl Icahn Does?

Harvard Business Review

In 2010 it was $900 million — seventh place. He did have a horrific 2008. r>g: Economist Thomas Piketty’s formula for spiraling wealth inequality, in which the rate of return on capital is higher than economic growth, has its critics. He reportedly took home compensation of $1.7 In 2012 it was $1.9 In 2009 it was $1.3

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