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8 Leaders at Davos 2022 Explain How Business Can Deliver on ESG Promises

3BL Media

By Sarita Nayyar Managing Director; Chief Operating Officer, USA, World Economic Forum. Yet, without definitive standards, sustainability reporting remains complex – and a barrier to progress. Daniel Schmid, Chief Sustainability Officer, SAP SE. SOURCE: SAP. Continue reading here.

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It’s time to speed up the sustainability shift

GreenBiz

It’s time to speed up the sustainability shift. I am discovering a whole new respect for chief sustainability officers," I texted the facilitator of Leading the Sustainability Transformation. Katie Thompson Levey. Tue, 03/23/2021 - 01:45. "I There are no absolutes — hypothesize, learn and adjust.

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To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success

GreenBiz

To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success. But any chief sustainability officer will fall short of their responsibility if they simply cite net-zero as a strategic goal. At the other extreme, a cautious, crystal-clear set of climate goals is too incremental in this time of emergency. Peter Boyd.

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HP Puts a Big Bet on Sustainable Impact as a Competitive Edge

3BL Media

This is a sign that HP is being rewarded amidst growing consumer pressure for more sustainable products and services. “We We are seeing increasing interest in sustainability and social impact from our customers, investors, and employees,” James McCall, HP’s chief sustainability officer, told TriplePundit. “We

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CPP Investments Backs Active Engagement on Net Zero Path

Chris Hall

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) will pursue carbon neutrality by 2050 via a strategy of active engagement to drive real-economy decarbonisation, according to Deb Orida, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Real Assets. CPPI Investments introduced a climate change voting policy in March 2021.

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UK Aims to End Uncertainty on Fiduciary Duty

Chris Hall

“Pension funds’ fiduciary duties relate deeply to the interlinked areas of the transition to net zero and investors’ stewardship activities, as well as how investors address broader sustainability issues, such as biodiversity and social issues,” Ellie McLaughlin, Senior Policy Officer at UK NGO ShareAction, told ESG Investor.

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From Ambition to Delivery

Chris Hall

The transition to a low carbon economy has begun, but constant pressure will need to be applied to all stakeholders to drive financial capital towards projects and solutions supporting climate change mitigation and adaption. Evidence to date suggests that governments, companies, asset managers and asset owners are not doing enough.