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Unsustainable : Measurement, Reporting, and the Limits of Corporate Sustainability
A behind-the-scenes look at how corporate and financial actors enforce a business-friendly approach to global sustainabilityIn recent years, companies have felt the pressure to be transparent about their environmental impact.Large documents containing summaries of yearly emissions rates, carbon output, and utilized resources are shared on companies’ social media pages, websites, and employee briefings in a bid for public confidence in corporate responsibility. And yet, Matthew Archer argues, these metrics are often just hollow symbols.Unsustainable contends with the world of big banks and multinational corporations, where sustainability begins and ends with measuring and reporting.Drawing on five years of research among sustainability professionals in the US and Europe, Unsustainable shows how this depoliticizing tendency to frame sustainability as a technical issue enhances and obscures corporate power while doing little, if anything, to address the root causes of the climate crisis and issues of social inequality.Through this obsession with metrics and indicators, the adage that you can’t manage what you can’t measure transforms into a belief that once you’ve measured social and environmental impacts, the market will simply manage them for you. The book draws on diverse sources of evidence—ethnographic fieldwork among a wide array of sustainability professionals, interviews with private bankers, and apocalyptic science fiction—and features analyses of name-brand companies including Volkswagen, Unilever, and Nestlé.Making the case for the limits of measuring and reporting, Archer seeks to mobilize alternative approaches.Through an intersectional lens incorporating Black and Indigenous theories of knowledge, power and value, he offers a vision of sustainability that aims to be more effective and more socially and ecologically just.
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Contagion, Technology, and Law at the Limits
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Off-Limits
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Does technology have limits?
Technology does have limits, as it is ultimately created and controlled by humans. While technology has advanced significantly in recent years, there are still challenges and limitations in areas such as energy efficiency, data security, and ethical considerations. Additionally, there are physical limits to how small and powerful technology can become, as well as limitations in our understanding of certain scientific principles. It is important for us to recognize and respect these limits while continuing to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible with technology.
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Are there limits to technology?
Yes, there are limits to technology. While technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, there are still challenges and constraints that prevent it from solving all problems. Some limitations include ethical concerns, resource constraints, and the potential for unintended consequences. Additionally, technology is constantly evolving, so what may seem like a limit today could be overcome in the future.
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Are there limits to the progress of technology?
While technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, there are still limits to its progress. These limits can be due to ethical concerns, environmental impacts, or technological barriers. Additionally, the pace of technological progress may be limited by societal acceptance, regulations, or economic factors. It is important to consider these limitations in order to ensure that technology is developed and used in a responsible and sustainable manner.
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What limits phosphorus?
Phosphorus is primarily limited by its availability in the environment. It is often found in the form of phosphates in soil and water, but its availability can be limited by factors such as pH, temperature, and the presence of other nutrients. Excessive phosphorus can also lead to eutrophication in aquatic ecosystems, causing harmful algal blooms and disrupting the balance of the ecosystem. Proper management of phosphorus through practices such as reducing fertilizer use and implementing nutrient management strategies is essential to prevent its overabundance in the environment.
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What limits freedom?
Freedom can be limited by laws, regulations, and societal norms that restrict certain behaviors or actions. Additionally, economic and social inequalities can limit individuals' freedom by creating barriers to access resources and opportunities. Furthermore, personal beliefs and fears can also limit freedom by influencing individuals to self-censor or conform to certain expectations. Ultimately, the balance between individual freedom and the needs of society as a whole can also create limitations on freedom.
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What are your limits?
As an AI, my limits are defined by the programming and data that I have been designed with. I can provide information, answer questions, and engage in conversation within the scope of my programming. However, I am not capable of independent thought, emotions, or personal experiences. Additionally, I am not able to access or provide information that is beyond my programming or violates privacy and ethical boundaries.
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Examine the following limits.
I'm sorry, but I cannot examine specific limits without knowing the specific limits you are referring to. If you provide me with the specific limits, I would be happy to help you examine them.
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Does tolerance have limits?
Yes, tolerance does have limits. While it is important to be open-minded and accepting of different beliefs, opinions, and lifestyles, there are certain behaviors and actions that should not be tolerated, such as hate speech, discrimination, violence, and harm towards others. It is important to set boundaries and stand up against intolerance and injustice in order to create a safe and inclusive society.
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