3BL Media

MARCH 25, 2022

DESCRIPTION: ESG in Action As climate change intensifies, so do the physical and transition risks to industries and companies. But how do investors quantify those changes? Historically, they’ve measured a portfolio’s climate impact based on its carbon footprint or weighted average carbon intensity. By Sara Rosner.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Experts have backed United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) call to recognise the interconnectedness of environmental and social-related issues in tackling climate change. trillion between 27 March and 28 April this year, with these owners citing data challenges as the biggest barrier to sustainable investment adoption.

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Corporate Knights

JUNE 5, 2024

As countries scramble to secure supplies of the raw materials they need to manufacture wind turbines, batteries and other technologies key to preventing runaway climate change, this facility run by local startup Cyclic Materials is part of an emerging industry: creating a circular economy for critical energy transition minerals.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

And early work on issues of diversity, human rights, climate, and the environment – both in direct operations and throughout global supply chains – were essential stepping stones for future work. Building on that past, let’s look at some encouraging signs that promise a bright future for the industry’s ESG work.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Climate Week NYC is not one event, but a collision of more than 900 events at multiple venues across the New York metro area. Sustainability leaders in business, governments, civil society and the academic community all gathered to discuss the most pressing issues in the fight against climate change under the theme: “It’s Time!”

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Understanding Climate Scenario Analysis What is climate scenario analysis? Climate scenario analysis is a strategic tool used by businesses to evaluate the potential impacts of climate change on their operations, assets, and overall business strategy.

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James Militzer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

According to Peru’s Ministry of Environment’s National Forest Conservation Program for Climate Change Mitigation, Peru (and the world) have lost an average of roughly 100,000 hectares of forest per year since 2006. CATALYZE Peru is on track to mobilize more than US $100 million in sustainable investment deals across the region.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 1, 2025

They are therefore taking things into their own hands, actively engaging with companies to eliminate modern slavery from supply chains. This means they havent assessed the risks in their supply chains nor taken steps to adequately mitigate those risks, she tells ESG Investor.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 14, 2025

Under the omnibus, such obligations would be limited to direct suppliers and not to a companys supply chain (including direct or indirect business partners), except where there is plausible information suggesting adverse impacts have or may arise at other levels of the supply chain.

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3BL Media

JUNE 19, 2024

The energy sector plays a significant role in the global push to reign-in climate change. That, however, is changing. This is due to the sector's extensive supply chains and the energy-intensive nature of its products' lifecycle, from extraction through to final consumption.

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Global Renewable News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This Sustained Investment Furthers Momentum for National Smart Manufacturing Adoption Across Supply Chains, with Focus on Small and Medium-Sized ManufacturersThe U.S. Department of Energy's (D.

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3BL Media

JUNE 6, 2022

Which is going to require new ways—slow, small and local ways—for capital to flow across the boundaries of investing and philanthropy. The Green Revolution and industrial agricultural systems are dedicated to increasing production via large-scale agricultural operations and global supply chains, in order to feed the growing world population.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 8, 2025

The survey also showed that 70% of respondents believe retail investors are likely to drive RI growth over the next two to five years, fuelled by increased concerns about climate change and social justice. RIA says investors are demanding quality responsible investments that are transparent, credible and financially savvy.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 13, 2024

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements Google Signs 435 MW Solar PPA to Power U.S. Operations Rio Tinto Acquires Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 Operations Rio Tinto Acquires Arcadium Lithium for $6.7

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3BL Media

JANUARY 24, 2022

Why Investing in Women is Crucial Right Now by Sallie Krawcheck of Ellevest. Sustainable Investing & Stakeholder Capitalism by Jon Hale, Ph.D Tech Savvy Millennial Investors Positioned to Thrive in the “Roaring 2020s” by David Weinstein of Dana Investment Advisors. Included in the 200th issue are : . of Morningstar.

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3BL Media

MAY 20, 2022

A critical review of the environmental and climate assessments of mineral supply chains , Lee examined and compared existing methodologies and examples of reporting from BHP, Freeport McMoRan, and Vale, three mining majors in the copper supply chain. In Responsible or reckless? A nuanced and diverse cohort.

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ESG Today

MAY 22, 2024

The most cited challenge reported by respondents was restructuring supply chains to meet human rights obligations, viewed as somewhat or very likely by 74% of companies. Overall, only 37% of respondents agreed that their company’s board has sustainability expertise.

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ESG Today

APRIL 21, 2024

Billion in Financing Tied to Sustainability Goals Private Equity & Venture Capital Fintech Startup Unwritten Raises $3.5 Billion in Financing Tied to Sustainability Goals Private Equity & Venture Capital Fintech Startup Unwritten Raises $3.5 to Fund Clean Energy Buildout EdgeConneX Secures $1.9

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The paper also notes that demand for climate-related disclosures has by investors has been steadily increasing over the past several years, with several jurisdictions, such as the UK , the US , and the EU introducing or developing mandatory reporting requirements for companies.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 21, 2024

This week in ESG news: EU Parliament approves new anti-greenwashing law; investors urge Shell to set Paris-aligned climate targets; Barclays launches new sustainable banking, energy transition investment banking teams; PwC CEO survey finds companies upskilling workers for climate megatrend; Australia drafts law requiring mandatory climate reporting; (..)

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3BL Media

AUGUST 1, 2022

Tweet me: Investing in the Transition to a More Sustainable Economy -- by Joe Keefe, President of Impax Asset Management -- [link] || #ESG #impinv #SustainableEconomy #DEI #climatechange @ImpaxAM @PaxWorld.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, according to the reports findings, only 6% of environmental and social proposals are successful, suggesting that shareholder voting has only limited influence in the pivot towards sustainable investment. Our research showed that collaboration across the supply chain helps firms get hold of the data that they need.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Business Benefits of Sustainable Finance Several advantages to sustainable finance go beyond producing dividends. Here are a few of the outcomes that contribute to a company's long-term sustainability and competitiveness. Another way companies reduce operational costs is through investing in a sustainable supply chain.

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3BL Media

MARCH 1, 2022

BMO Global Asset Management (EMEA), which is now part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, has committed to continue to prioritise engagement with companies on major environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity, as well as human rights issues and executive pay.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 23, 2021

This year’s COP26 summit is widely viewed as one of the last chances to fulfil the 2015 Paris climate agreement and ensure meaningful progress is made towards tackling our net zero targets and the climate emergency. We simply need to commit, think bigger and embrace what it can offer us. Policy-driven benefits. We must do more.

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3BL Media

MAY 30, 2024

These investors reported being motivated by the financial performance of sustainable investments and new climate science findings. Conduct a thorough assessment Begin by evaluating your current operations, supply chain, and products or services to identify areas where circular economy principles can be applied.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 24, 2025

In December, a survey of more than 900 institutional investors by the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing found that nearly 40% of asset owners used carbon offsets to mitigate portfolio emissions, while 31% of asset managers said they offered clients offsets linked to specific products or aggregated emissions.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 29, 2022

However, it is also an issue that is closely connected, and sometimes in conflict, with investors’ goals for driving outcomes on wider social and environmental topics such as climate change, biodiversity, and health. To manage climate successfully and sustainably in animal food production, farm animal welfare must be addressed.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

By: Bruno Sarda, TMT Climate Change & Sustainability Services Leader, Ernst & Young LLP Leaders from across the globe recently reconvened for the World Economic Forum’s 53rd annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and covered everything from the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, to the state of the global economy and more.

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ESG Today

JULY 18, 2023

Each of the projects are part of the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, which aims to mobilize up to €300 billion of investments from EU institutions and member states for sustainable and high quality projects to tackle global challenges including climate change, improving health systems and boosting the security of global supply chains.

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3BL Media

MARCH 29, 2024

“Impax Asset Management has long recognized the significant financial and economic benefits that will arise from a shift to cleaner vehicles across company supply chains,” said Julie Gorte, senior vice president, sustainable investing, Impax Asset Management. “We

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 6, 2022

We see the far-reaching implications of climate change in our operations and sourcing regions,” said Ezgi Barcenas, chief sustainability officer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. The Right Data. Brewing requires the best ingredients, which requires a healthy environment. We are an agribusiness.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A clear sustainability business case should also be well articulated and understood by the board, management team, and employees as well as external audiences such as investors and customers. executives say their organization is increasingly focused on social sustainability. What’s more, research reveals that over half (63%) of U.S.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The right to engage Sophie Demaré, Sustainability Investment Analyst for Fixed Income at Federated Hermes, echoes these sentiments. This approach is often seen as necessary in the context of pressing systemic risks such as climate change. Bondholders just have different rights, and levers for engagement.”

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Operating in the food and beverage packaging and processing industry, we recognise the importance of promoting social sustainability throughout our value chain and focus on our own workforce, workers and communities in our supply chain, and workers in collection and recycling of packaging.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 9, 2024

From our perspective, it’s simply good investing. For example, businesses using forced labor in supply chains could face an import ban in the US. Article 9 portfolios should have “an objective of sustainable investments,” according to SFDR. Many ESG issues create risks and opportunities for companies.

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B the Change

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On average, companies earned 32% of possible points for SDG impact in their business model, 30% in their supply chains, and 29% in their collective action efforts. While Hamann and team encourage more researchers to take up this question, ramping up sustainability or SDG-focused investments when you aren’t in crisis mode can help.

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