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The Simplicity of Social Sustainability: A Driving Force for People, Doing Business

3BL Media

By Liz Peters This holiday season, it’s not a hit movie ticket or must-have toy you should be concerned with getting your hands on: it’s a pass to IWBI’s Social Sustainability Summit in New York City. On December 13, this groundbreaking, full-day event will be solely dedicated to driving the future of social sustainability.

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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.". The S in ESG is definitely gaining currency.

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Leaving a Legacy: Preparing for the Future With a Social Impact Strategy

3BL Media

Focus areas Addressing social impact also involves a change in mindset, as organizations are often not used to thinking in this way. Employing a defined strategy forces a shift based on new perspectives, new definitions, and new tools. A strong social impact strategy can drive positive change and secure long-term success.

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Realizing the full potential of stakeholder capitalism

GreenBiz

Stakeholder capitalism, however, challenges this view and suggests directors should expand their definition of fiduciary duty, by considering the impact of board decisions on all stakeholders — both internal and external — despite there currently being no legal requirement to do so. Future-proofing: The potential of stakeholder capitalism.

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Sovereign Wealth Funds’ Social Focus

Chris Hall

However, investing in social sustainability has several challenges, including difficult geopolitical environment in many countries, as well as a perceived lower rate of return and higher risk. Also the fact that the legal definition of a cooperative or mutual differs between jurisdictions.”

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Inogen Alliance Presents at COP29 in Azerbaijan

3BL Media

COP29 Trainings Our sustainability and ESG experts have also contributed significantly by conducting multiple trainings for the volunteers at COP29. These sessions focused on inclusivity, social sustainability, and environmental sustainability, benefiting around 2,000 volunteers.

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Sustainability in Packaging: Facts Instead of Buzzwords

Sphera

Aside from the potential environmental impact of their packaging choices, companies should also consider aspects like social sustainability, supply chain resilience and packaging functionality.?. Sustainability agendas must be located at the C-level, with their own budgets, to effectively monitor and guide all relevant stakeholders.