This month’s edition of the Cornerstone Journal of Sustainable Finance & Banking (JSFB) puts the focus on “Sports, Media and Entertainment,” understanding the broad influences they have on cultures, businesses and nations. Against the backdrop of a World Cup tournament drawing interest from fans across the globe, we look at important issues around governance in professional sports, across sectors and within regions … notably, India.
Where sports fans congregate, so do brands — and here we have examples from McDonald’s and EY on how to meld sports with sustainability and corporate growth. The Media section offers a scorecard on top players in the U.S. for disclosure on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, along with insights on media spin-offs and an insider’s view of media activity during India’s recent elections. Finally, we celebrate talent in the world of Entertainment, from the inspirational richness of jazz greats to the lights of Broadway.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH’S ISSUE:
TheLastSeat.net by Erika Karp & John Wilson
The Last Ship by Jeffrey Seller
Embracing the New Market Opportunity: LGBT+A by Joanne Jacobson
Jazz Inspired Finance by Erika Karp and Sari Kessler
The Cornerstone Capital Sector Strategy: Incorporating ESG Factors into Media Sector Valuations by Michael Geraghty
Principles of Responsible Gaming by Michael Shavel
Governance & the NFL by John Wilson
A Focus on India by Michael Geraghty
Business of CSR and Sustainability in India by Rajesh Tiwari
The Role of Media in India’s Election Outcome by Bhanu Dhamija
More Than a Game: Football Fans and Nationalism by Tahl Mayer
The Spin on Spin-Offs by Janet Pegg
Top Sports, Media & Entertainment Brands: A Focus on ESG Metrics by Kate Schrank
Let’s Dance: The Virtuous Cycle of Creativity by Mark Sloss
The Power of Sports: From the Field to the Business World by Beth Brooke-Marciniak
Feeding Fans Sustainably by Jeffrey Hogue
Sports Analytics for the Masses by Chen M. Shachar