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The ‘S’ in ESG gains currency

GreenBiz

Unlike environmental and governance issues, which are more easily defined, have an established track record of market data, and are often accompanied by robust regulation, social issues are less tangible, with less mature data to show how they can impact a company’s performance.".

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IFC Issues $2 Billion Social Bond to Fund Projects in Emerging Markets

ESG Today

World Bank Group member the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced today that it has raised $2 billion in a new social bond offering, with proceeds aimed at funding projects supporting low-income communities in emerging markets.

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Sofidel: “Visionary” Entrepreneurs and Managers

3BL Media

His commitment to fostering the establishment of businesses capable of improving the lives of all is outlined in his book, Net Positive : How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take. According to Polman, companies should put themselves on the front line and support governments that cannot solve these problems alone.

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Mastercard: Getting on Board for More Sustainable Business Travel

3BL Media

Travelers can sometimes book directly with a hotel, airline or third-party site. When did you start to see environmental and social sustainability become more of a priority for corporations in the context of business travel? There’s data from the travel management companies and then expense systems, card systems.

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Investors “Head Over Heels” for GSS+ Bonds

Chris Hall

In an oversubscribed market, greater opportunities for investors lie in social, sustainable, SLBs and blue bonds. Green bonds in euro book cover saw average oversubscription at 3.6 Thematic bonds have issuers and investors head over heels for one another !

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Give Something Greater: 14 Gifts for Employee Teams

B the Change

Building on its commitment to sustainability, ALOHA is beginning the process of obtaining climate neutral certification. Ethical Profit Book Ethical Profit Agency | Canada Women-Owned, Small Business Price: $19.99 CAD How do you sort through the myriad of available “green” advice to find what works for you and your business?

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A Measured Approach

Chris Hall

One outcome of this, says Cohen, is that governments will be able to measure the impacts and effectiveness of their own policies and activities with greater accuracy, shifting to an approach that ensures “every dollar is well-spent, with innovation and evidence driving social and system improvements”.