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What the G7 meeting means for boards of directors

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This sounds like a "normal" statement ahead of a high-level global meeting. However, last weekend, ahead of the official summit, the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors released a communiqué with agreed concrete actions addressing "today's historic challenges.". What this means for boards. The writing on the wall is clear.

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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping. Ahead of the latest crucial round of talks this week at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), green groups are warning proposals are "an empty shell" that will have a negligible impact on the sector's emissions. Cecilia Keating. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 00:15.

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Luxury in the new normal: Leadership and innovation in 2020 and beyond

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To drive innovation and demonstrate leadership in the years ahead, luxury leaders should consider these three opportunities: 1. Showrooms and fashion weeks have gone digital. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article. Deepen luxury’s value proposition.

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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

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One final note: Be sure to check the end of this article for quick job updates from others who responded to our outreach but chose not to comment on the two questions. As we are learning, in climate change as in pandemics, the costs of a global crisis are bound to vastly exceed those of its prevention. Business as usual wasn’t working.

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Climate risk and the high cost of waiting

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Climate risk and the high cost of waiting. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made the case on Twitter this week: Climate science is relatively new to financial institutions & regulators. And so, at this point, it’s hard to translate changes in climate & policy into econ & financial projections. Emily Chasan.

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3 circular economy trends that defined 2020

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If brands and retailers intend to fulfill their public commitments, we’ll need to see real investment in reuse platforms and systems in the year ahead. . I’ll be keeping my eye on the policy landscape and the balance between upstream action and accountability alongside downstream solutions. . Sponsored Article. Subscribe here.

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Get ready, Corporate America: The carbon disclosure mandates are coming

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Acting chairwoman Allison Herren Lee issued a public statement directing the SEC staff "to enhance its focus on climate-related disclosure in public company filings." Also earlier this month, the SEC hired its first senior policy adviser for climate and ESG. See a partial transcript from Lee's speech earlier this week here.).