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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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The 33 sustainability certifications you need to know

GreenBiz

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Professional Certification. Integrated Reporting (IR) Fundamentals of Integrated Reporting Certificate. Each has its own nuanced definition of what makes a building sustainable and approach for how building certification is achieved. CDP Climate Change Survey Certification.

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Defining Sustainable Economic Systems – Development vs Growth

Richard Matthews

Recent events are forcing us to consider new economic paradigms. The repercussions of these dramatic events are reverberating around the world and calling us to confront deeply entrenched weaknesses in our economic systems. It does this by reforming markets to address real needs while factoring costs and stakeholder concerns.