Awareness around the benefits and challenges of measuring Scope 3 emissions – those connected with a company but not produced as a result of their own direct operations or energy consumption – has grown rapidly over the past year. This article demonstrates how Scope 3 emissions are essential in determining who is at the forefront of the race to net-zero,…
Rio ESG: Plugging into Expertise
Dan Botterill, CEO and Founder of Rio ESG—a company that’s democratizing access to ESG expertise. Their platform enables organizations of any size to plug into their proprietary tools and insight to leverage their wealth of ESG experience. Dan explains how their system works, how a company can quickly size up their ESG efforts, and gain a clearer picture of their…
Our Journey to Net Zero: Two Years On
Sustainability can and should be a priority for everyone. But often it’s hard to know where to start. By blending technology with years of experience on the front lines, Rio is helping its customers globally to become more accountable and conscious about their operations. We empower organisations and individuals to make better and more sustainable business decisions, for the long…
Dan Botterill comments on the rise of AI
While scientific advances alone are unlikely to tackle the climate crisis, there are many innovations – from simple designs to bleeding-edge technology – that can help humanity meet its environmental commitments. Climate reporter Sam Webb looks at some of the emerging technologies that could help shape the future of the planet:
Businesses ‘throwing away’ money on unscrupulous green advisors
UK businesses are being taken for a ride by ineffective and expensive green advisors that may actually harm their reputation, a leading ethics advisory group has warned.
One in four companies quietly shelving progress on net-zero pledges
A quarter of companies that set targets to meet their net-zero commitments are quietly shelving reports about their progress in a process known as ‘green-hushing’, according to a study.
Rio’s CTO Brian Flynn speaks to The Center for Data Innovation
The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Brian Flynn, Chief Technology Officer for Rio ESG. Rio ESG is a sustainability-focused software platform that combines software, consultancy, education tools, and other features to improve their clients’ sustainability performance. Rio helps various industries including investment managers, corporates, financial services and public sector organisations track sustainability data, report on ESG, manage policies, and…
The latest ESG regulations to be brought into effect globally
How well a company is performing on ESG aspects is becoming more important for investors, consumers, employees and business partners and, therefore, management. In a recent poll, we found that a majority of people found the multiple ESG frameworks and evolving ESG regulations among the biggest challenges when it comes to producing ESG reports.
Your guide to biodiversity and Nature-based Solutions
A Guide to Biodiversity & Nature-based Solutions for Financial Professionals