Corporate Knights

AUGUST 30, 2023

That legislation requires public bodies to think about the long-term impacts of their decisions and to work to prevent persistent problems such as health inequalities and climate change. They do so with the guidance and support of the Future Generations Commissioner, who is independent of government.

Social Sustainability 328

Social Sustainability Climate Change Development 328

GreenBiz

MAY 13, 2020

For years, communications firm Shelton Group has been gathering data about "fringe" consumers through intensive, manual social media analysis about both environmental and social sustainability. Here are a few key takeaways.

Social Sustainability 274

Social Sustainability Climate Change Manufacturing 274

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

At the same time, WELL is supporting health resilience against climate change or other unforeseen circumstances. Looking forward, WELL is poised for even faster adoption, bolstered by signature partnerships, global policy advancements and an increased focus on social sustainability.

Social Sustainability 147

Social Sustainability Climate Change Banking Development 147

3BL Media

AUGUST 3, 2023

We take a broad, interconnected view of resilience – one that includes and links our environmental goals to reduce carbon emissions, our leadership in sourcing ingredients more responsibly, and our commitment to social sustainability and human rights across our value chain. All the different elements can and must reinforce each other.

Supply Chains 130

Supply Chains Supply Chain Regenerative Social Sustainability 130

ESG Today

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For socially sustainable activities, the framework outlines its classification along objectives including access to basic infrastructure, access to essential services, affordable housing, SME financing and microfinancing, employment generation, food sustainability and sustainable food systems, and socioeconomic advancement and empowerment.

Banking 126

Banking Chief Sustainability Officer Climate Change Social Sustainability 126

ESG Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This concept describes how corporate information can be important both for its implications about a firm’s financial value, and about a firm’s impact on the world at large, particularly when it comes to climate change and other environmental impacts. executives say their organization is increasingly focused on social sustainability.

Greenwashing 104

Greenwashing Social Sustainability Supply Chains Supply Chain 104

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As part of our continued commitment to the future and in line with our strategic ambition to lead the sustainability transformation, we have taken a holistic approach across five interconnected areas where we can contribute the most: food systems, circularity, climate, nature, and social sustainability.

Supply Chain 147

Supply Chain Supply Chains Social Sustainability Net Zero 147

ESG Today

JANUARY 9, 2023

The offering comes as issuances of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds have grown to a record share of global bond volumes , reaching 16% of the overall market in Q3 of 2022. The Excluded Project category also includes nuclear power generation and hydropower plants larger than 25 MW.

Green Bonds 128

Green Bonds Net Zero COP26 Social Sustainability 128

ESG Today

JANUARY 24, 2023

ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel, said: “We need a better understanding of how climate change will affect the financial sector, and vice versa. The new data sets cover three areas, including sustainable finance, financed emissions, and the impact of physical climate risks on loan and security portfolios.

Green Bonds 111

Green Bonds Banking Climate Change Analytics 111

B the Change

APRIL 16, 2023

This free downloadable resource helps businesses engage in reflection, learning, and action around climate justice. The toolkit includes a Climate Justice Reflection Challenge, glossary, and calls to action. Climate Change 4. How to empower marginalized voices in climate decisions. Sustainable Finance 10.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Supply Chains Sustainability Professional Climate Change 105

ESG Today

AUGUST 10, 2023

For the report, Sustainable Fitch examined the green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked labeled bonds rated by its ESG Ratings service, with a focus on the instruments’ Use of Proceeds’ contribution to green and social impact, and the level of transparency and ambition in project or target selection.

Green Bonds 98

Green Bonds Climate Change Analytics Social Sustainability 98

ESG Today

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While Moody’s expects the SLB market to continue to face challenges from investor scrutiny over issues such as the credibility and robustness of the bonds’ linked sustainability targets, the report notes that longer-term support for the instruments may emerge from continued innovation and standard setting in the segment.

Green Bonds 119

Green Bonds Paris Agreement Social Sustainability Climate Change 119

3BL Media

JULY 19, 2024

Benefits of a social impact strategy High performing organizations align their social impact strategies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) which were set up to address numerous global issues including climate change, poverty, hunger, clean water, and gender inequality [1].

Supply Chains 147

Supply Chains Supply Chain Corporate Social Responsibility Social Sustainability 147

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

1 The company also reported on Climate Change and, for the first time, Water Security. He continues: “Our approach to nature is closely linked with our ambitions on climate, circularity, social sustainability and food systems.

CDP 147

CDP Social Sustainability Development Climate Change 147

ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In addition to its new climate finance goals, aimed at boosting the region’s response to climate change, key focus areas outlined by the ADB’s new roadmap target development issues including private sector development, regional cooperation and public goods, digital transformation, and resilience and empowerment.

Digital Transformation 115

Digital Transformation Banking Development Climate Change 115

3BL Media

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In addition to consumer sentiment rankings for sustainability across 18 categories, the Report found that, for consumers, a combination of environmental sustainability and social sustainability is required to influence brand reputation. It’s crucial that brands understand the value that sustainability brings.

Analytics 130

Analytics Social Sustainability Climate Change 130

3BL Media

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Just as environmental and economic sustainability require careful preservation and use of natural and financial resources, people sustainability requires treating people and human potential as precious resources that must be supported and valued to drive resilience and agility — and the future we all wish to see.

Supply Chains 130

Supply Chains Supply Chain Triple Bottom Line Social Sustainability 130

Chris Hall

JANUARY 10, 2025

The economics support sustainability One of the reasons for optimism in 2025 is because many of the actions we want to encourage are already supported by the economics. Way back in 2011, I worked on a report for the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) looking at the design of investment grade policy.

Net Zero 59

Net Zero Greenwashing Supply Chain Supply Chains 59

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Leading by Example Our annual Chairman’s Sustainability Awards offer another way for us to recognize the exemplary contributions made by our manufacturing facilities and operating divisions in three key categories: Environmental, Safety and Social Sustainability. Making a Positive Impact: Conroe, Texas (U.S.)

EPA 147

EPA Manufacturing Social Sustainability Supply Chain 147

Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Sustainability bonds and loans achieve scale One of the greatest challenges for the impact ecosystem has been the creation of scalable instruments that can attract institutional investors into projects that create financial returns alongside environmental and societal benefits.

Impact Investing 98

Impact Investing Green Bonds Climate Change Development 98

3BL Media

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The assessment will be used to identify the value of conservation and carbon, which contribute to climate change mitigation efforts, build climate resilience, protect biodiversity and ecosystem services, support livelihoods, and respect community rights and access to resources and cultural values.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Supply Chains Development Social Sustainability 130

James Militzer

JULY 11, 2022

With the escalating risks of volatile geopolitics and climate change looming over our heads, this dependence makes humanity unacceptably vulnerable. Major food manufacturers know that formulating their products with fonio can help them achieve their environmental and social Sustainable Development Goals.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Climate Change Regenerative Social Sustainability 98

Corporate Knights

JANUARY 16, 2024

For example, 79% of Global 100 firms had sustainability-linked pay; only 30% of the broader corporate universe linked executive pay to the achievement of environmental or social sustainability targets. Nowhere is that more true than with regard to climate change and the clean energy transition.

Manufacturing 363

Manufacturing Banking Sustainable Investment Net Zero 363

Sustainability Matters

JANUARY 14, 2024

Whether it is on climate, quality of life or cybersecurity, BSI will be responding to these needs as a trusted partner for organisations looking to accelerate progress towards a sustainable, ethical and digitally safe world. Climate change is something we take very seriously and is a consideration for all those we work with.

Net Zero 105

Net Zero Digitalization Social Sustainability Development 105

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Ujala Qadir, Director of Strategic Programmes at the Climate Bonds Initiative, explains why the organisation has expanded its green bond taxonomy to cover climate resilience.

Green Bonds 134

Green Bonds Supply Chains Supply Chain Development 134

Chris Hall

DECEMBER 13, 2022

US SIF Foundation biennial trends reports smaller share of assets managed sustainably, due to methodology, regulatory changes. This is the first time that climate change has been the top criterion for US asset owners, applied to US$3.96 We see climate change as a predominant specific factor.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Net Zero Negative Screening Sustainable Investment 52

B the Change

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

By using plant-based products, ALOHA reduces carbon emissions and water waste while minimizing agricultural land use and mitigating climate change. Building on its commitment to sustainability, ALOHA is beginning the process of obtaining climate neutral certification.

Carbon Offsets 98

Carbon Offsets Waste Climate Change Shipping 98

Chris Hall

APRIL 22, 2022

Finance inflows are urgently required to implement adaption techniques and strategies needed for EMs to withstand the effects of climate change, according to Berit Lindholdt-Lauridsen, Senior Operations Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). . billion last year, with a YoY growth of 941%. .

Green Bonds 52

Green Bonds UNEP Climate Change Development 52

Chris Hall

JANUARY 5, 2024

Sustainability impact: achieve a pre-defined positive, measurable environmental and/or social impact – with an example of a ‘ Social Impact Real Estate Fund’ that “aims to provide capital and income growth through investing in and owning socially positive real estate assets” and focuses on alleviating homelessness.

Climate Change 59

Climate Change Social Sustainability Net Zero 59

Chris Hall

MARCH 28, 2022

Under the proposed requirements, Main Market and ACE Market issuers will be required to: disclose prescribed “common sustainability matters” and indicators that are deemed material for firms across all sectors. provide climate change related disclosures that are aligned with the TCFD Recommendations.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Social Sustainability 52

Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Last month, Australia’s House of Representatives passed the country’s first climate change legislation in more than a decade. The climate bill includes national targets of cutting emissions by at least 43% by 2030 from 2005 an increased investment in renewable energy projects. which has now been approved by federal parliament.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Net Zero Greenwashing Social Sustainability 52

Chris Hall

MAY 3, 2024

These KPIs will ensure that the key priorities of the bank are mainstreamed, including topics relating to climate change, such as greenhouse gas emissions and social inequality,” said Sabogal Reyes. But not all things are equal when it comes to climate change financing, particularly in emerging markets (EMs).

Banking 86

Banking Development Net Zero Climate Change 86

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As a global snacking leader dedicated to making snacking right, we are determined to lead in helping to drive sector-wide transformation for more sustainable sourcing at scale. Harmony Ambition 2030 will focus on making a lasting impact across three key areas: environment, farmers, and consumers.

Supply Chains 264

Supply Chains Supply Chain Regenerative Manufacturing 264

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In his view, the industry must confront the challenges brought by climate change while providing better products and services.

Supply Chains 130

Supply Chains Supply Chain Net Zero Digitalization 130

Chris Hall

MAY 6, 2022

Sturgeon joins from consultancy firm Mott MacDonald, where she worked as the Regenerative Design and Climate Change Practice Lead for the APAC region. Amanda Sturgeon has been appointed CEO of Built by Nature , a network and grant-making fund founded by the Laudes Foundation to accelerate timber building across the UK and Europe.

CDP 52

CDP Net Zero Stewardship Code Sustainable Investment 52

B the Change

JUNE 21, 2022

I recently spoke with Viraj Puri, CEO of Gotham Greens, about the company’s expansion to California and B Corp Certification, for which the company had to demonstrate environmental and social sustainability. but water shortages, wildfires, and other results of climate change are straining the state’s critical agricultural resources.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Supply Chains Supply Chain Waste 52

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Social bond issuance picked up significantly in 2020 as governments implemented large support programmes and allocated bond proceeds to address the health crisis caused by Covid-19. In addition, this helps develop sustainable finance in their home markets. We expect continued growth and diversification in this sector.

Green Bonds 69

Green Bonds Banking Greenwashing Social Sustainability 69