Sphera

MAY 13, 2022

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.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Supply Chains Waste Greenwashing 98

Chris Hall

JANUARY 6, 2023

Until the European Commission clarifies its definition of ‘sustainable investment’ under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) , asset managers will continue to exercise caution in their compliance with disclosure requirements for Article 9-labelled funds, including resorting to increased reclassifications. .

Sustainable Investment 52

Sustainable Investment Greenwashing Social Sustainability 52

3BL Media

AUGUST 17, 2023

Moreover, technology must be anchored in society to be socially sustainable, meaning that the use of resources is well motivated and explained. 6G for sustainability 6G networks should contribute to an overall sustainable development in society by enabling the transformation of other sectors than just ICT.

Digitalization 130

Digitalization Development Net Zero Social Sustainability 130

Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Impact investment is the next step along, because by definition it involves measuring rigorously the impact that you create. “The importance of ESG is that this is the first time the financial markets have tackled the issue of optimising risk, return and impact,” he says. “It It hasn’t been done perfectly.

Impact Investing 111

Impact Investing Banking Development Carbon Offsets 111

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The pact’s five broad focus areas are sustainable development, international peace and security, science and technology, youth and future generations, and transforming global governance. There’s definitely a growing momentum behind social reporting” said Pensions for Purpose’s O’Leary.

Paris Agreement 59

Paris Agreement Development Social Sustainability Climate Change 59

Chris Hall

APRIL 12, 2024

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. But there is a broader field that we might call sustainable finance.

Net Zero 78

Net Zero Supply Chain Supply Chains 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

AUGUST 2, 2023

Clarity and interoperability GTAG has recommended that the UK government confirms the purpose of its approach and definition of DNSH within its H2 2023 consultation for the UK taxonomy to provide market clarity and promote international interoperability.

Greenwashing 52

Greenwashing Net Zero Development Social Sustainability 52

Chris Hall

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Under US SIF Foundation’s definition, ESG incorporation encompasses a range of strategies including ESG integration, positive screening, negative screening, impact investing and sustainability-themed investing.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Net Zero Negative Screening Sustainable Investment 52

Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Global sustainable bond issuance surged in 2021, with data providers estimating total volumes just above or below US$1 trillion; green bonds accounted for roughly half. Moody’s ESG Solutions expects overall GSSS-labelled (green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked) issuance to rise from US$992 billion last year to US$1.4

Green Bonds 52

Green Bonds Net Zero Development Banking 52

Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In recent weeks, Bloomberg has announced the launch of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Green, Social, Sustainability Bond Indices , while MSCI unveiled a suite of indices under the Climate Action banner. The market for green benchmarks is getting crowded and it’s no longer confined to equities.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Sustainable Investment Greenwashing Impact Investing 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., Initiatives such as KnowTheChain , NGOs such as Verité and IHRB , and social sustainability consultancies such as ELEVATE offer guidance. (As

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supply Chains Global Economy Social Sustainability 52

Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

But operationalising awareness of social inequalities remains a challenge for investors and corporates, requiring policies and practices to be guided by common principles that are calibrated to local circumstances. We have global operations and every different country has their own definition,” said Momentive’s Roy.

Sustainable Investment 52

Sustainable Investment Greenwashing Development 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 Chain Supply Chains Regenerative 130

GreenBiz

MARCH 22, 2021

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.

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