Energy Central

JANUARY 24, 2024

In a world increasingly conscious of its environmental and social footprint, Socializing Sustainability emerges as a powerful catalyst for positive change.

Social Sustainability 52

Social Sustainability 52

3BL Media

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Foundation FSSC’s FSSC 24000 Social Sustainability Management System Certification Scheme is currently being benchmarked under the SSCI’s Processing and Manufacturing scope (Social). FSSC 24000 is the fourth SSCI Benchmark applicant to advance to the public consultation stage of the SSCI Benchmark.

Supply Chains 147

Supply Chains Supply Chain Social Sustainability Manufacturing 147

Chris Hall

MARCH 7, 2022

The guidance is designed to complement the Green Loan Principles , Social Loan Principles , and Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles , while also taking into account similar guidance from other relevant standards bodies, regulatory commissions and trade associations.

Social Sustainability 52

Social Sustainability 52

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With global reach, CEO leadership and focus on retailer-manufacturer collaboration, CGF are in a unique position to drive positive change and help address key challenges impacting the industry, including environmental and social sustainability, health, food safety and product data accuracy.

Supply Chains 245

Supply Chains Supply Chain Manufacturing Social Sustainability 245

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.".

Social Sustainability 513

Social Sustainability Development 513

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.

Supply Chains 147

Supply Chains Supply Chain Social Sustainability Manufacturing 147

Environmental Finance

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering expanding its green bond framework to include social, sustainability and sustainability-linked fixed income instruments and securitised debt.

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Social Sustainability Green Bonds 40

3BL Media

OCTOBER 9, 2024

These indicators are part of a benchmarking system (WBA's Social Benchmark) ranking 2,000 of the most influential companies based on their contributions to social sustainability, with a focus on human rights, decent work, and ethical practices.

Social Sustainability 147

Social Sustainability Development 147

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.

Supply Chains 147

Supply Chains Supply Chain Social Sustainability Manufacturing 147

3BL Media

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Like green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds, these tools should be: Standardized – Accessible – Scalable. Find out more about all of this and more in their full article here - [link] ==

Development 162

Development Social Sustainability Climate Change 162

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The recent EU directive on sustainability reporting – Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) – also aims for transparency to improve sustainability reporting and to recognize the natural connection between ESG results and those reported in traditional statutory financial statements.

Green Bonds 162

Green Bonds Social Sustainability 162

3BL Media

AUGUST 28, 2024

Continuing education is of increasing value for companies that want to grow culturally and be able to attract and retain young people from generations of “sustainable natives”.

Social Sustainability 147

Social Sustainability 147

3BL Media

MAY 22, 2024

Explore real-world examples of how private companies can effectively align their sustainability initiatives with industry benchmarks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ethical practices.

Supply Chains 147

Supply Chains Supply Chain Social Sustainability 147

GreenBiz

MAY 8, 2021

We call this shared value, and it includes delivering value to our customers, creating economic opportunity for associates and suppliers, strengthening local communities and enhancing the environmental and social sustainability of our business and product supply chains.". Stand by for more. Pull Quote.

Climate Change 403

Climate Change Supply Chains Supply Chain Social Sustainability 403

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

These include Sustainability Focus, for products that aim to invest in assets that are environmentally and socially sustainable; Sustainability Improvers, investing in assets that have the potential to improve environmental and/or social sustainability over time; Sustainability Impact, investing with an aim to achieve a predefined positive and measurable (..)

Social Sustainability 105

Social Sustainability Greenwashing Impact Investing 105

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.

Supply Chains 130

Supply Chains Supply Chain Regenerative Social Sustainability 130

3BL Media

OCTOBER 3, 2024

With our shared commitment to supporting clients in mitigating investment risk and making the positive impact across economic, environmental and social sustainability pillars, we are confident Malk is a strong fit with SLR.” and Europe.

Value Creation 147

Value Creation Social Sustainability 147

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These include Sustainability Focus, for products that aim to invest in assets that are environmentally and socially sustainable; Sustainability Improvers, investing in assets that have the potential to improve environmental and/or social sustainability over time; Sustainability Impact, investing with an aim to achieve a predefined positive and measurable (..)

Chief Sustainability Officer 105

Chief Sustainability Officer Social Sustainability Greenwashing Impact Investing 105

ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

These include Sustainability Focus, for products that aim to invest in assets that are environmentally and socially sustainable; Sustainability Improvers, investing in assets that have the potential to improve environmental and/or social sustainability over time; Sustainability Impact, investing with an aim to achieve a predefined positive and measurable (..)

Greenwashing 119

Greenwashing Social Sustainability Impact Investing 119

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.

Supply Chains 147

Supply Chains Supply Chain Social Sustainability Net Zero 147

3BL Media

AUGUST 9, 2024

Read more about topics related to environmental and social sustainability, themes and projects close to us in terms of culture and corporate modus operandi on our Soft&Green blog. According to Polman, companies should put themselves on the front line and support governments that cannot solve these problems alone.

Divestment 147

Divestment Climate Change Social Sustainability Development 147

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.

Greenwashing 103

Greenwashing Social Sustainability Supply Chains Supply Chain 103

GreenBiz

MAY 13, 2020

For years, communications firm Shelton Group has been gathering data about "fringe" consumers through intensive, manual social media analysis about both environmental and social sustainability.

Social Sustainability 274

Social Sustainability Climate Change Manufacturing 274

3BL Media

JULY 18, 2024

Although our current social sustainability benchmark does not cover living wages, our involvement in these discussions marks a significant step forward. The SSCI participated in the stakeholder committee, discussing the future of responsible sourcing and exploring the integration of living wage considerations into the SSCI Benchmark.

Supply Chains 147

Supply Chains Supply Chain Development Social Sustainability 147

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.

Supply Chains 147

Supply Chains Supply Chain Social Sustainability Development 147

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These include Sustainability Focus, for products that aim to invest in assets that are environmentally and socially sustainable; Sustainability Improvers, investing in assets that have the potential to improve environmental and/or social sustainability over time; Sustainability Impact, investing with an aim to achieve a predefined positive and measurable (..)

Greenwashing 122

Greenwashing Sustainable Investment Social Sustainability Impact Investing 122

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.

Social Sustainability 111

Social Sustainability Sustainable Investment Development 111

3BL Media

JULY 19, 2024

Case Studies Journey Towards Enhancing Reputation & Futureproofing: Swedish Multinational Conglomerate Risk was top of mind for a Swedish multinational conglomerate which has embarked on a journey to future-proof its operations by initiating a 10-year strategy for social sustainability.

Supply Chains 147

Supply Chains Supply Chain Corporate Social Responsibility Social Sustainability 147

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 .

Climate Change 130

Climate Change Social Sustainability Manufacturing Development 130

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.”.

Social Sustainability 98

Social Sustainability Development 98

ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Northern European financial services company SEB announced the launch of the SEB Global Sustainable Companies Fund, a new index-linked global fund investing only in companies that are classified as “sustainable,” while aiming to generate a return and risk profile in line with its underlying benchmark.

Social Sustainability 115

Social Sustainability Sustainable Investment Development 115

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The 2023 report highlights women-driven initiatives worldwide: Environmental Sustainability A Fundamental and Precious Resource: Water The Power of Women in Conservation Women at the Heart of Ocean Restoration Social Sustainability Shifting the Face of Science Worldwide Unleashing the Full Potential of Women Entrepreneurs in Rural China Leading the (..)

Global Economy 147

Global Economy Social Sustainability Digitalization Manufacturing 147

ESG Today

JULY 12, 2022

Venture capital investor Cathay Innovation announced today the launch of a $1 billion global fund investing in startups that support industrial and social sustainable transformation.

Logistics 126

Logistics Social Sustainability Digitalization 126

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.

Green Bonds 119

Green Bonds Social Sustainability Waste Development 119

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.

Supply Chains 147

Supply Chains Supply Chain Social Sustainability Development 147

3BL Media

MAY 2, 2024

On the benefits of an inclusive workplace Inclusion and diversity are key components of social sustainability. I hope we can partner with neighboring schools more and talk about the opportunities at Owens Corning and that maybe one day those students become future employees of our company, just as I did.

Social Sustainability 147

Social Sustainability Development 147

ESG Today

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For socially sustainable activities, the framework outlines its classification along objectives including access to basic infrastructure, access to essential services, affordable housing, SME financing and microfinancing, employment generation, food sustainability and sustainable food systems, and socioeconomic advancement and empowerment.

Banking 126

Banking Chief Sustainability Officer Climate Change Social Sustainability 126