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Investing in Water Stewardship

3BL Media

Further global warming will exacerbate freshwater shortages in much of the world, although increasing evaporation and higher average precipitation will benefit some regions. Freshwater scarcity is one of the key dimensions of water risk confronting businesses in every sector of the economy, as captured in the TSC Water Security Index.

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Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways

GreenBiz

Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways. Sustainable investing strategies have ascended quickly in the last 10 years. Taiwan is holding in-person events, with safety protocols in place. Sustainable investment strategies cover roughly a third of Taiwanese AUM.

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At COP28, Influential Investors, Companies, and Policymakers To Call for Greater Global Ambition and Accelerated Action To Limit Temperature Rise and Achieve a Net Zero Economy

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The frequency of catastrophic heatwaves, flooding and droughts continues to have an increasingly deadly and devastating impact on all parts of society—including the global economy. Go to [link] for a full list of events featuring Ceres staff as well as the latest updates. The latest National Climate Assessment found the U.S.

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When it comes to social and environmental justice, words don’t cut it

GreenBiz

"Intent does not always equal impact," Renaye Manley, deputy director of strategic initiatives at the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), said during GreenBiz’s inaugural GreenFin event earlier this April. Throughout the event, they and other panelists returned to that same message: We want results.

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11 young professionals on the future of sustainable finance

GreenBiz

"Finance professionals make up a fraction of the global population but are positioned to make and incentivize decisions that can shape the trajectory of the global economy," observed Ogechukwu Anyene, energy consulting manager at PowerAdvocate, who was part of the Emerging Leaders cohort at GreenBiz Group’s inaugural GreenFin event.

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ISSB Standards Launch a “Landmark” for Global Economy

Chris Hall

The International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) inaugural standards have been formally launched with the promise of delivering a comprehensive accounting-based language for sustainability-related disclosures that provides global investors with consistent, verifiable and decision-useful information.

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At COP15, Investors Announce Nature Action 100 to Tackle Nature Loss and Biodiversity Decline

3BL Media

Liudmila Strakodonskaya, Responsible Investment Analyst, AXA IM, said: "Nature protection is a challenge that needs to be addressed to preserve the existence of our societies and global economies. Companies and investors must integrate nature and biodiversity considerations in their research, engagement and investment processes.