Embracing Sustainability – The Rise of B Corporations Introduction In the evolving landscape of global business, there has been a paradigm shift towards more ethical and sustainable practices. At the forefront of this transformation are B Corporations (B Corps), exemplifying a new model that integrates societal and environmental well-being into the core of business operations. This introduction delves into…
Embracing Sustainability – The Rise of B Corporations
Embracing Sustainability – The Rise of B Corporations Introduction In the evolving landscape of global business, there has been a paradigm shift towards more ethical and sustainable practices. At the forefront of this transformation are B Corporations (B Corps), exemplifying a new model that integrates societal and environmental well-being into the core of business operations. This introduction delves into…
Embracing Sustainability – The Rise of B Corporations
Embracing Sustainability – The Rise of B Corporations Introduction In the evolving landscape of global business, there has been a paradigm shift towards more ethical and sustainable practices. At the forefront of this transformation are B Corporations (B Corps), exemplifying a new model that integrates societal and environmental well-being into the core of business operations. This introduction delves into…
Embracing Sustainability – The Rise of B Corporations
Embracing Sustainability – The Rise of B Corporations Introduction In the evolving landscape of global business, there has been a paradigm shift towards more ethical and sustainable practices. At the forefront of this transformation are B Corporations (B Corps), exemplifying a new model that integrates societal and environmental well-being into the core of business operations. This introduction delves into…
Embracing Sustainability – The Rise of B Corporations
Embracing Sustainability – The Rise of B Corporations Introduction In the evolving landscape of global business, there has been a paradigm shift towards more ethical and sustainable practices. At the forefront of this transformation are B Corporations (B Corps), exemplifying a new model that integrates societal and environmental well-being into the core of business operations. This introduction delves into…
The Positives and Negatives of Tipping Points
A growing body of research warns that the financial sector is underestimating the risks of Earth’s system tipping points – how should it respond? The gap between the science of climate change and the emerging tools aimed at helping the financial sector manage concomitant risks is the subject of intensifying debate. Last July, ‘The Emperor’s New Climate Scenarios –…
DRWG Code of Conduct Offers Global Base for ESG Ratings
Produced by an ICMA and IRSG co-working group, the code aims to improve the availability and quality of information provided to investors. A new code of conduct for ESG ratings and data products providers could help to harmonise regulation around their practices globally, industry participants have told ESG Investor. Published last month, the code was developed by the ESG Data and Ratings…
Investors Searching for Right Climate Combination
Investors will benefit from a more flexible, innovative approach to investing in the climate transition, according to Jefferies. Asset owners globally are struggling to identify the optimal asset allocation for supporting a global climate transition and are limited by asset managers’ existing product offerings. Investment bank Jefferies interviewed 25 global asset owners, collectively managing more than US$10 trillion in…
Systems Change Key to Future of Responsible Investment
In a new book, the PRI’s former head of policy argues for a more focused approach that leans into systemic stewardship. The rapid growth of responsible investing has brought the industry to an inflection point requiring practitioners to reconsider their focus and purpose if they are to deliver on its potential, a new book contends. Will Martindale, former policy director…
Guest Post: As Climate Challenges Mount, the Tech to Address Them is Going Global
By: David Schatsky, Global Leader, GreenSpace Research & Insights Managing Director, Deloitte The response to climate change often starts with data and dialogue, but can’t come to life without technology. We should focus on designing and implementing technologies—some newer than others— that can help the systems we use to generate energy, produce food, manufacture goods, construct and operate buildings, and…