GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

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.". s Sustainable Development Goals.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 28, 2025

Anna ODonoghue, Global Head of Product Development and Governance, Schroders, said: We believe we are the first firm to publicly confirm the intended adoption of all four SDR labels across all the funds we have sought them for.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 27, 2025

As the theme broadens out even further, these companies leading emissions intensity reduction efforts in their industries could benefit from a first mover advantage as the lowcarbon materials market develops.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Its members have shaped public health and policy outcomes and informed our cutting-edge work in social sustainability, while upholding the rigor and relevance of WELL and reinforcing IWBIs global leadership. Our exceptional new members strengthen this legacy of transformative impact. More information on WELL can be found here.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 27, 2025

Global issuance of labelled sustainable bonds including green, social, sustainability, sustainability-linked, and transition bonds is anticipated to again reach around $1 trillion in 2025, according to a new forecast released by Moodys Ratings, as headwinds including political changes from the new U.S.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Azersun is taking a major step forward in sustainability-driven innovation with the launch of two groundbreaking AI-powered platforms, developed in partnership with FABA International. These sessions focused on inclusivity, social sustainability, and environmental sustainability, benefiting around 2,000 volunteers.

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James Militzer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The past two decades have seen remarkable expansion in the scope, scale and aspiration of development finance institution technical assistance (DFI TA ). Considering these developments and the expanding scope and ambition of DFI TA, we believe there’s a strong case for a standardised approach to TA design, delivery and results measurement.

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3BL Media

JUNE 18, 2024

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)'s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) benchmarks third-party sustainability auditing, monitoring, and certification standards against industry-developed criteria to provide trusted guidance on which standards cover key sustainability topics and operate responsibly.

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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].

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

PARIS, February 15, 2024 /3BL/ - The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that Foundation FSSC has successfully completed the SSCI Benchmarking process and achieved SSCI Recognition for their FSSC 24000 Scheme. More information on the FSSC 24000 Scheme is available on their website.

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3BL Media

MAY 28, 2024

“When it comes to a company’s own workforce— the first social pillar — WELL can contribute to up to 14 of the 17 disclosure items. We look forward to partnering with our customers as they leverage WELL to implement, validate and report on their strategies to advance social sustainability.”

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James Militzer

JULY 20, 2022

Several years ago, before the pandemic, we wrote in NextBillion about the potential for an innovative financing model – development impact bonds – to reduce poverty and make aid more effective. Now, the results from the first development impact bond (DIB) in Africa are in – and despite disruptions from the pandemic, they are positive.

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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.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This marks a significant milestone for EHPEA as it seeks SSCI Recognition , demonstrating its alignment with industry expectations for third-party social compliance programs within the SSCI’s Primary Production scope for social sustainability. Each level will be recognised by EHPEA through a certificate.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 9, 2024

Simple choices that turned out to be “revolutionary” in the 1970s helped spread environmental and social justice awareness and promoted an idea of beauty that was less about imposed standards and more about taking care of oneself to help people develop self-esteem and positive energy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As the iconic beauty brand commemorates its 60 th anniversary, Mary Kay is proud to be part of a global coalition with key stakeholders and aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to make strides in the critical areas of environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

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CSR Hub

MARCH 18, 2025

The EU has announced that it will ask most companies that do business in Europe to comply with its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The exact timing of when this law will be put in force and who will be covered has been changing. The list of indicators that must be reported is also changing.

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ESG Today

MARCH 9, 2023

The new fund expands TDAM’s sustainability suite, which also includes TD North American Sustainability Equity Fund and TD North American Sustainability Balanced Fund, launched in 2020.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 3, 2023

In short, more sustainable snacking is an immense and important task – one we are embracing holistically and wholeheartedly, to drive ever-greater long-term positive impact for people and the planet. Indeed, our ingredient sourcing programs are where most of the work of our carbon emissions reductions and social sustainability efforts live.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, it is one of the most at-risk industries from a social sustainability perspective. Seafood is one of the most traded commodities in the world and also one of the largest industries, with the sector employing at least 260 million workers worldwide.

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Sustainable Development Network

MARCH 17, 2021

The School tackles the issues of environmental, economic and social sustainability in an integrated way, while promoting concrete, successful solutions Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA On 23 February, the third edition of the Siena Advanced School on Sustainable Development successfully ended with the participation of 45 students.

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3BL Media

MARCH 23, 2022

DESCRIPTION: More securities labeled as environmental, social and governance (ESG) bonds are being issued by a wider variety of companies than ever before. This is a welcome development, because such financing will play a critical role in the global transition to a greener world. But not all ESG-labeled bonds are equal.

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3BL Media

MAY 2, 2024

In our first two years, HOLA has focused on creating a network for connection and belonging, building a roadmap that focuses on talent attraction, onboarding, retention, development, and career advancement. On the benefits of an inclusive workplace Inclusion and diversity are key components of social sustainability.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 5, 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. In fact, we are the first government issuer in Asia to issue green bonds in three currencies concurrently.”.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

According to Moody’s the move will enhance the company’s capacity to provide SPOs, “to meet growing global market demand for independent views on the credentials of labeled green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked debt issuance.”.

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ESG Today

JULY 4, 2024

Eligible use of proceeds for social instrument offerings include financing and investments related to the development and provisioning of adequate and affordable housing for disadvantaged populations or communities, or to the promotion and enhancement of access to senior housing with special care.

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3BL Media

JUNE 20, 2024

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) expands its scope to include environmental sustainability, helping to build trust, confidence, and clarity in expected standards across vital areas including the impact of farming, forestry and manufacturing.

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3BL Media

APRIL 22, 2022

Key’s sustainable finance commitment includes lending and facilitating activities across the following environmental criteria: Battery Storage and Manufacturing . Green, Social, Sustainable (GSS) Bonds . Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry. Clean Transportation . Clean Water . Conservation . Energy Efficiency .

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

According to The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements , it is mandated for organizations to conduct a double materiality assessment, which in turn helps them determine which sustainability issues are material and should be included in their emissions reporting.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 21, 2024

Many African nations have developed strategic road maps for growing and supporting domestic businesses, and implemented policy reforms to encourage foreign investment. In Rwanda, for example, the government and SWF Agaciro Development Fund (ADF) are supporting several innovation hubs.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The ADB is a regional multilateral development bank that provides loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments aimed at promoting social and economic development in Asia and the Pacific, and to eradicate extreme poverty.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

7 Recognising the urgency of action to halt and reverse nature loss and achieve a water-secure world, Tetra Pak is committed to take action for nature, supporting the achievement of the targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals. Díaz, & H. IPBES secretariat. 6 Johnson, J.A. 7 WEF, 2020

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ESG Today

JULY 5, 2023

Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), the manager and developer of Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino airports, announced the completion of a new 10-year €400 million sustainability-linked bond (SLB), with the cost of debt on the bond tied to a series of the airport operations group’s climate-related goals.

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3BL Media

JULY 23, 2024

Sustainable Sourcing: Joining the Global Shea Alliance, Mary Kay promotes economic well-being for the 16 million women Shea collectors in West Africa. Fostering Women in STEM: Committed to the development of the next generation of women STEM leaders, Mary Kay has awarded 29 grants totaling nearly $195,000 since 2020.

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Sustainable Development Network

JANUARY 11, 2021

The SDGs are global goals that balance the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainable development. 2030 for the SDGs and 2050 for the Paris Agreement) and develop policy pathways for achieving them. They provide a framework for making societies resilient.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Yukiko TAKATORI Japan CHL Local Group Steering Committee Co-chair, Corporate Executive, General Manager, Sustainability Development Dept. Corporate Division at Ajinomoto , discussed the work achieved by CHL local groups in promoting employee health, sodium reduction, and healthier food consumption.

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3BL Media

MARCH 28, 2024

As human health is increasingly recognized as material to the bottom line, WELL’s holistic and research-driven approach provided a roadmap for organizations to leverage the increased interest in social sustainability performance as an organizational differentiator, enhancing their ESG strategy and reporting.

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