Sphera

MAY 13, 2022

And most importantly, are they focusing on the right aspects of packaging sustainability? Considerations for Sustainable Packaging Solutions. Driven by these developments, recyclability and the carbon footprint of packaging are drawing increasing attention.

Supply Chains 98

Supply Chains Supply Chain Waste Greenwashing 98

Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Concerns over greenwashing have accelerated efforts by regulators and standard setters to develop and introduce more robust forms of disclosure and measurement to the burgeoning ESG investing market, he suggests. Impact investment is the next step along, because by definition it involves measuring rigorously the impact that you create.

Impact Investing 111

Impact Investing Banking Development Carbon Offsets 111

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Despite a late pullback from expected commitment to mandatory social reporting requirements, new agreement is seen as having potential to drive private sector support for SDGs. Formally launched last month, the TISFD intends to heighten social-related information availability and reduce reporting burdens.

Paris Agreement 59

Paris Agreement Development Social Sustainability Climate Change 59

Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Moody’s cited challenges including short-term post-pandemic support for businesses and households, long-term sustainable development challenges, including climate risk mitigation, and gradual, uneven recovery in revenue streams. Developing economies globally need to invest as much as US$4.5 trillion) to reach the goals.

Green Bonds 52

Green Bonds Net Zero Development Banking 52

Chris Hall

AUGUST 2, 2023

Advisory group urges the government to focus on “drafting efficiency” when developing criteria, while following the science. The UK’s Green Taxonomy must address challenges unearthed during the development of the EU taxonomy and streamline its do no significant harm (DNSH) criteria, according to the Green Technical Advisory Group (GTAG).

Greenwashing 52

Greenwashing Net Zero Development Social Sustainability 52

Chris Hall

APRIL 12, 2024

Standardising climate One solution to the contested nature of sustainability has been to develop global frameworks and commonly-accepted standards. Better measurement We need to untangle these measurement knots if we are to ensure that sustainable finance can thrive. The first tangle is over definitions.

Net Zero 78

Net Zero Supply Chains Supply Chain Waste 78

Chris Hall

AUGUST 17, 2023

However, 28% said they remained confused about the definition of ‘responsible investment’ and 17% said the “perceived implication” in the draft guidance update is that a responsible investment approach will generate lower returns. A further 19% said they were concerned about the complexity of managing such investments.

Paris Agreement 52

Paris Agreement Climate Change Social Sustainability Development 52

Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

To take one UK-based example, when FTSE4Good was launched in 2001, a pioneering benchmark for socially responsible investing (SRI), the focus was on carbon emissions. Looking to the likely next developments in benchmarking, FTSE Russell’s Jones said: “The debate on climate change has become more sophisticated.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Sustainable Investment Greenwashing Impact Investing 52

Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Once the details are known, corporates can ramp up their efforts to meet their new disclosure requirements and develop the underlying programmes and policies to support them. They can develop a proactive framework, so that when the next unforeseen topic comes up, they can respond, depending on relevance.”. Positive and proactive.

Sustainable Investment 52

Sustainable Investment Greenwashing Development Social Sustainability 52

B the Change

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As we continue the conversation, here’s a definition of international migrants: Someone who is moving or has moved across an international border, whether voluntarily (e.g., They can invest in professional development for migrant employees, provide equal pay for equal work, and create safe ways for migrants to voice their concerns.

Supply Chains 52

Supply Chains Supply Chain Global Economy Social Sustainability 52

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Because I’ve always been passionate about, you know, we can’t have sustainability without social sustainability, without justice for people, too. So, tell me your definition of sustainability. SOPHIA LI: Emily, tell me your definition of sustainability. Korina, we’ll start with you.

Waste 130

Waste Supply Chains Supply Chain Regenerative 130

GreenBiz

MARCH 22, 2021

The race among AstraZeneca, Moderna and Pfizer to develop a COVID-19 vaccine perfectly exemplifies the difficulty of satisfying the needs of each stakeholder group simultaneously. The IFRS Foundation, for example, recently consulted on the establishment of a Sustainability Standards Board and looks set to pursue its establishment.

Value Creation 195

Value Creation UNEP Social Sustainability Banking 195

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

By Minjia Yang and Kristen Coco A new report on sustainable finance developed by the United Nations Global Compact Network USA features the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), highlighting the critical role of social sustainability in driving financial strategies and investment decisions.

Social Sustainability 130

Social Sustainability Corporate Social Responsibility Development 130