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ESG Acronyms and What They Mean

3BL Media

General sustainability definitions Climate risk Two types of climate risks exist, transition risks and physical risks. According to the EPA , transition risks are related to the transition to a lower-carbon economy, while physical risks are associated to the physical impacts of climate change. Let’s get into it.

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ESG – Very Much a Work in Progress

Caux Round Table

To replace “ESG” for companies, as well as investors, I would propose use of the already familiar term “integrated.” One of the dictionary definitions of integrated is: with two or more things combined in order to become more effective. In support of the proposed integrated approach, here are a few points to be considered: 1.

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What CFOs Need to Know About Future ESG Reporting Standards

Chris Hall

Their current ESRS draft standards have three central concepts; Governance (topics include risk management and internal controls); Social (covering workforce, value chain, communities and consumers); and Environmental (covering climate change, pollution, biodiversity and resource use). As with the ISSB, there is a financial focus.

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The 33 sustainability certifications you need to know

GreenBiz

The Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO). Certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P) for mid-career professionals. CC-P Candidate Pilot Program for young professionals or professionals transitioning to a career in climate change. Sustainability reporting certifications.

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Defining Sustainable Economic Systems – Development vs Growth

Richard Matthews

Our economic system has failed to address long-standing threats like climate change, biodiversity loss, disease, water scarcity, and inequality. One of the byproducts of this form of economy is massive levels of climate change-causing greenhouse gas (GHG). However, it remains focused on profit maximization.

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Both Hands on the Wheel

Chris Hall

Perhaps it is also the proximity of the developments in response both in Europe and at the global level – astonishingly fast in comparison to the highly measured pace in the world of financial reporting standards – which exposes the catalytic effect that each is having on the other. C are positive signs.