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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and The Ocean Cleanup to tackle plastic pollution

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and The Ocean Cleanup today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on eliminating plastic pollution in oceans and rivers around the globe. The goal of the partnership is to reduce leakages of plastics into marine ecosystems by boosting policies and behavior change aimed at advancing sound plastic […] ... lees meer

60+ companies and investors worth $651bn tell EU to agree ambitious sustainability reporting standards

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Over sixty businesses, investors and business associations across Europe are today calling on the European Commission not to waiver in its commitment to raising legally binding sustainability reporting standards for companies. Collectively representing businesses with $80 billion in market capitalization, financial institutions with $570 billion in assets and associations such as Bundesverband Nachhaltige Wirtschaft and […] ... lees meer

CDP data shows European businesses are already implementing key elements of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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In February 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD). This critical piece of legislation aims to provide a regulatory framework on corporate sustainability governance. Among key provisions of the CSDDD, Article 15 requires EU companies with 500+ employees and EUR 150 million+ in net worldwide turnover […] ... lees meer

Research shows that more than 90% of rainforest carbon offsets by biggest provider are worthless

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The world’s biggest companies, from Netflix to Ben & Jerry’s, are pouring billions into an offsetting industry whose climate claims appear increasingly at odds with reality Standards for the offsets for many companies are set by Verra.  Founded in Switzerland in 2007 and now based in Washington DC, Verra’s original two-person team has swelled to […] ... lees meer

The global economy is measured to be 7.2% circular today

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Reducing global material use through circular solutions, such as reuse, repair, and recycling of items, can limit global warming to 2-degrees and bring human activities back within safe planetary boundaries1, according to a new report by impact organisation Circle Economy, in collaboration with Deloitte. The report was launched today in Davos, at the World Economic […] ... lees meer

Philips becomes the first health technology company to have its entire value-chain CO₂ emissions reduction targets approved by the SBTi

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Philips becomes the first health technology company to have its entire value-chain CO₂ emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Philips also awarded ‘double A’ score by global environmental non-profit CDP for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change and water security – Philips’ 10th consecutive A-list score for […] ... lees meer

Global CEOs Pledge 50% Cut in Real Estate Emissions by 2030

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Leading CEOs made a pledge today to reduce their real estate emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach net-zero carbon no later than 2050. With buildings contributing 38% of all energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, leaders across all industries have a critical role to play in lowering their global real estate emissions. “While real estate represents […] ... lees meer

CEOs Embrace Sustainability to Build Long-Term Resilience, According to UN Global Compact and Accenture

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CEOs are facing an enormously challenging global context, with the vast majority (93%) experiencing 10 or more simultaneous challenges to their businesses and 87% warning that current levels of disruption will limit delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), finds the largest CEO study on sustainability ever conducted by the UN Global Compact and […] ... lees meer

Global Risks 2023: Tensions Peak between Urgent Cost of Living Crisis and Sustainable Climate Action

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For the past 17 years the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report has warned about deeply interconnected global risks. Conflict and geo-economic tensions have triggered a series of deeply interconnected global risks, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023. These include energy and food supply crunches, which are likely to persist for the next […] ... lees meer

Agathos completes investment into Simply Sustainable

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Agathos Management LLP, a lower mid-market private equity firm, has completed a majority investment into Simply Sustainable, a fast-growing strategic ESG and sustainability consultancy. This presents the third platform investment from Agathos Fund II and a significant opportunity to build on the growth of Simply Sustainable across the UK and Europe, including The Netherlands. Founded […] ... lees meer

The four main ESG challenges to prepare for in 2023

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Based on recent developments and insights from its annual ESG Market Survey completed by 160+ European stock listed companies, Finch & Beak’s State of ESG 2023 Report outlines four main ESG challenges surfacing in today’s dynamic business environment. For companies looking to increase the effectiveness of their sustainability programs and for corporate decision makers looking […] ... lees meer

The Living Wage Action Guide is now live

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IDH is launching a new resource under the Roadmap on Living Wages: the Living Wage Action Guide. This Guide will support companies to close the living wage gap. We can only succeed to close living wage gaps when every partner assumes responsibility and does their part. In the Living Wage Action Guide, companies can explore which interventions can help […] ... lees meer