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

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.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain Social Sustainability Manufacturing 147

3BL Media

MAY 17, 2024

In recent years, the concept of sustainability has transcended a solely environmental focus to encompass a much broader set of considerations. This is influencing the extent to which organizations are expected to report and act on their social sustainability activities and social impact.

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Social Sustainability Value Creation Development 147

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Morningstar points out, however, that after some checks, more than 1,200 funds were removed from the list of sustainable investments due to ambiguities in official communication.

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Sustainable Investment Social Sustainability 147

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”.

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Social Sustainability 147

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.

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Green Bonds Social Sustainability 162

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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Supply Chain Supply Chains Social Sustainability Manufacturing 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.

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Supply Chain Supply Chains Social Sustainability Manufacturing 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.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain Social Sustainability 147

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Looking forward, WELL is poised for even faster adoption, bolstered by signature partnerships, global policy advancements and an increased focus on social sustainability. Beyond formal reporting, WELL has also been included in over 200 ESG, CSR and sustainability reports since 2018.

Social Sustainability 147

Social Sustainability Climate Change Banking Development 147

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 (..)

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Greenwashing Social Sustainability Impact Investing 107

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.

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Divestment Climate Change Social Sustainability Development 147

Environmental Finance

MAY 23, 2024

Green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond issuance in emerging markets reached an all-time high last year, according to a joint report by Amundi and the International Finance Corporation, largely driven by growth outside of China.

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Social Sustainability 40

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.

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Social Sustainability Sustainable Investment Development 108

Environmental Finance

APRIL 6, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2023 Environmental Finance Bond Awards, which celebrate the leading green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond and loan deals in 2022 and recognise market innovations.

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Social Sustainability 59

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.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain Development Social Sustainability 147

Environmental Finance

APRIL 21, 2023

Approximately 400 market practitioners this week assembled at Environmental Finance's ESG in Fixed Income EMEA annual conference to discuss the major issues for green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bond issuance.

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Social Sustainability 52

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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Supply Chains Supply Chain Social Sustainability Net Zero 147

Environmental Finance

JANUARY 30, 2023

The green, social, sustainable and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond market has enjoyed a strong start to 2023, said JP Morgan,

Social Sustainability 56

Social Sustainability 56

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.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain Corporate Social Responsibility Social Sustainability 147

Environmental Finance

MARCH 16, 2023

The labelling of bonds as green, social, sustainability, or sustainability-linked has helped them secure more demand from 'green' investors and pricing benefits during an uncertain time for fixed income,

Social Sustainability 45

Social Sustainability 45

Environmental Finance

JANUARY 25, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposals on climate reporting will help drive greater uptake of green, social, sustainable and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond in the US.

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Social Sustainability 45

Eco-Business

AUGUST 11, 2023

Natalie Marko Nietsch has been appointed to lead new business and partnerships to boost the bank's social impact. She will be based in Singapore.

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Social Sustainability Banking 10

Environmental Finance

JANUARY 24, 2023

Investors in the eurozone of 20 EU states are "net buyers" of debt labelled by issuers as green, social, sustainability or sustainability-linked, according to analysis by the ECB.

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Social Sustainability 45

Environmental Finance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

More than $600 billion of green, social, sustainable and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds have been issued out of Asia, Environmental Finance Data shows.

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Social Sustainability 45

Environmental Finance

JANUARY 13, 2023

Joanne Khew shares her view on the importance of bondholder engagement and how investors in green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds can stimulate discussions around the Paris Agreement

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Paris Agreement Social Sustainability 45

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 (..)

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Greenwashing Sustainable Investment Social Sustainability Impact Investing 116

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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Supply Chain Supply Chains Social Sustainability Development 147

Environmental Finance

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Ronald van der Wouden, managing director at RockCreek, shares his view on how investors in green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds can stimulate discussions around the Paris Agreement

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Paris Agreement Social Sustainability 45

ESG Today

JULY 4, 2024

With the issuance of green and now social financing instruments, we aim to contribute to the further advancement of the sustainable finance market and raise funds that match those we lend to our clients to achieve their goals in transforming their business in a climate-friendly and socially sustainable manner.”

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Banking Green Bonds Global Economy Social Sustainability 78

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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Social Sustainability Development 97

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 (..)

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Global Economy Social Sustainability Digitalization Manufacturing 147

Chris Hall

JUNE 21, 2024

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. They can also lead in the adoption of best practices, such as governance, transparency and ethical investment.

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Social Sustainability Development Sustainable Investment Ethical Investment 86

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.

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Social Sustainability Development 147

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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Social Sustainability Sustainable Investment Development 105

3BL Media

JUNE 20, 2024

This can be made more challenging because not all schemes cover sustainability topics the same way. The SSCI published its first benchmark in 2019, to recognise the third-party auditing, monitoring, and certification schemes that align to best practice in social sustainability.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain Manufacturing 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 .

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Climate Change Social Sustainability Manufacturing Development 130