Under CISA, our work was focused on each pillar of ESG. We had three workstreams concentrated on the (1) environmental, (2) social, and (3) governance impacts of crypto.
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Under the E Pillar, we formed the Crypto Sustainability Coalition. The Coalition is exploring how blockchain tools can be leveraged to contribute meaningful progress towards sustainability.
In collaboration with Crypto Research and Design Lab (CRADL), we accelerated the crypto industry’s ability to be a driver for equity in society through compelling, evidence-based thought leadership.
We developed research and guidance for the public and private sectors and networks at the intersection of web3 and governance. Our work focused on key emerging topics, including decentralized autonomous organizations and digital ID.
Decentralized autonomous organizations are disrupting whole sectors. Yet these organizations also confront challenges of cybersecurity, governance, and regulatory uncertainty. Spearheaded in partnership with the Wharton Blockchain and Digital Asset Project, this initiative aimed to investigate the potential of DAOs for a wide variety of use-cases, including social impact. Three project outputs include: