3BL Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Where do we stand on global issues – where should we stand on policies and practices (and what should the U.S. climate talks), what are the concerns of the citizens of the U.S. – and what are the concerns of citizens of other nations about the U.S.? Most important, what should our top line domestic concerns be so that the U.S.

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3BL Media

JUNE 8, 2022

DESCRIPTION: As stakeholders and governing bodies coalesce behind the understanding that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations carry significant financial risk, ESG due diligence is set to become a standard aspect of doing business. Environmental factors are currently leading the way in terms of global awareness.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The same week that PepsiCo announced its new ambition, the company’s foundation extended the terms of its 14-year-long relationship with the Inter-American Development Bank — with initiatives including a fund meant to promote the inclusion of women in regenerative, sustainable agricultural models in Latin America. What has it done?

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While the space is developing rapidly, there are pitfalls to watch out for. Let’s find out. What is more, if some of the world’s largest companies can’t handle even the easiest GHG reporting, then what should we expect from smaller companies that will also have to disclose? So where do companies get these wrong?

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2020

What’s up in the worlds of the 120 alumni from past lists? We reached out this spring to check in, asking those inclined to weigh in on how current events have changed their world views. We asked them to consider two questions: With the world turned upside down, what is your focus at work? Jessica Artioli Centurião ( 2018 ).

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3BL Media

APRIL 25, 2022

In the best-case scenario, it can serve as the cornerstone of a much broader Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) agenda—an opportunity to focus efforts and make progress on ambitious goals. When you consider both factors, it’s easy to understand why some individual companies make the choice to avoid sticking their neck out.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 22, 2022

DESCRIPTION: At the end of last year, KKR announced the formation of our Sustainability Expert Advisory Council (SEAC), a six-member independent council that aims to bolster KKR’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) expertise and capabilities and advance our firm’s strategy and practices in this area. What are you most hopeful for?

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Just Capital

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

(Courtesy of Edelman) Alex Heath, Edelman’s US Head of Social Impact & Sustainability, had a conversation with one of his firm’s clients recently that captured what CEOs and their leadership teams are struggling with across the country. One, the company didn’t have a big reason to take a stand on it,” Heath told us.

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3BL Media

JULY 6, 2023

I think [the Horizons: Alternative Proteins report] can be a tool to help really identify what's the road map to production and and how can we help them get to market as quick as possible.” - Jason Robertson CRB’s latest alternative proteins report takes a pulse on the current state of the industry and how it’s changed since the 2021 survey.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 2, 2020

What follows is a lightly edited interview. These two risks, in particular, have long-term impacts, but can best be solved in the near term, making it important for investors to talk to companies about now. . Nash: Why is deforestation an important issue on multiple fronts?

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

DESCRIPTION: As we continue to meet biannually, now in person, we will continue to update this page with the latest global and regional trends coming out of our Alliance discussions. More investing overall has moved out of Europe and over to Asia - in the chemical and automotive sectors specifically. SOURCE: Inogen Alliance.

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3BL Media

JUNE 2, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Delta-Simons’ Senior Air Quality Consultant, Siobhan Goodman , provides an in-depth insight into the detriment of poor air quality, what to consider when acquiring property and reveals why air quality should be at the top of your Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. But what does ‘bad’ actually mean?

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Just Capital

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The prospect of any sort of near-term resolution appears bleak and I don’t think it’s an overstatement to say that if the situation continues to escalate, Europe and the world stand on the precipice of a conflagration the likes of which we haven’t seen since World War II. They remind us of what really matters. Be well, Martin.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

DESCRIPTION: ESG in Action. It’s important for investors to understand the ecosystem in which SOEs operate to gain insight on the macro and microeconomic challenges that will determine whether China’s long-term carbon-neutrality plans are successful. SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. Engagement Goals. Deciphering the Environmental Agenda.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 25, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Chemicals that belong to the family of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are back in the news as a study published by the American Chemical Society found PFAS is globally present in rainwater , often exceeding safe maximums set by the EPA and other governing bodies. What are PFAS chemicals and why are they a risk?

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Gordon Tveito-Duncan, Head of ESG Technology at GaiaLens, says the ESG performance of the technology sector does not deliver on its publicity. Earlier this year, we decided to explore how a total of 70 different industries are doing in terms of their EMSs over time. So, it is not all bad news for the technology sector.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 25, 2021

If there is good news, it is this: The pandemic has shown that when our backs are against the wall, incredible things are possible. 2020 was, along with 2016, the joint hottest year on record ever — closing out the warmest decade on record ever. What scientists observed during 2020 should worry us all.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Industry experts have stressed the need for simplicity and clarity around Europe’s ESG fund labelling, as the European Commission’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) consultation deadline looms.

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Chris Hall

JULY 19, 2023

A core function of any insurance firm is the ability to identify, manage and price long-term risks. A 2021 BlackRock study found that 95% of insurers representing US$27 trillion in assets believe climate change will have a significant impact on portfolio construction in the near term.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 16, 2023

It was welcome news to see United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) agree at COP27 to produce a 1.5°C C alive” with President Alok Sharma noting that it may be too soon to make a call on whether this goal is out of sight. What food system actions are included in 1.5°C C roadmaps so far and what is missing?

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Just Capital

JUNE 30, 2023

Launched in partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, the fund has delivered exactly what we expected: solid financial return and measurable positive change on just business behavior. At a time when ESG is coming under sustained attack , the American public has provided a powerful alternative framework. Don’t call it ESG.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It said it will drop its 2030 goal of cutting oil and gas production from 40% to just 25%, 10% of which will come from its divestment of Russia’s Rosneft. Tessa Khan, Executive Director at climate NGO Uplift, called the news “an unequivocal reminder that this is an industry driven by profit and clinging to incumbency”.

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Just Capital

AUGUST 5, 2022

As CBS News reported , over the past few months several companies have lifted wages and provided other financial incentives to alleviate employees’ angst. What’s Happening at JUST. I fear…this backlash [against ESG] is ideological and not based on facts. workers a one-time cash payment equal to 3% of their salaries; T.

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Sustainability Update

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The evolving realm of various standards, frameworks, and mandates for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure is a quintessential example of this interplay. In this latest version the research identified and analyzed nearly 2,500 policies on ESG disclosures and broader sustainability requirements worldwide.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 21, 2022

In amongst news of the latest twists and turns of the coronavirus pandemic, the final quarter of 2021 was punctuated by a depressingly familiar set of headlines on devastating weather events. What is required is systemic change. If we fail, scientists warn of potentially dire consequences for life on Earth. This means 1.5°C-aligned

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

After coming out of a global pandemic, some power generators that had been shut down couldn’t ramp up in time for increased demand, according to Jonathan Stern , who studies natural gas at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. SOURCE: Inogen Alliance. Most clients already implemented Energy Management Systems and installed solar panels.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As has been seen at AGMs throughout this year, voting decisions on ESG resolutions are getting more nuanced. The good news is that the discovery process is not merely a question of choosing the lesser of two evils. Lee at Redington said: “What amounts to a negotiation with the company happens all the time.

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Just Capital

MAY 26, 2023

It was a fascinating look at what it means to lead today. JUST In The News A Harvard Business Review byline by Bain & Company partners marks t JUST Capital as a leader in independently tracking stakeholder value , and a key resource for companies in building a stakeholder strategy.

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Carlos Sanchez

APRIL 28, 2021

ESG ratings have become a common instrument to measure companies’ performance. Firms achieving high ESG ratings attract investors, lower their cost of capital and attract talent. In this article you will learn about companies’ shift in purpose , what are and hot to improve ESG ratings and the future of ESG.

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Just Capital

AUGUST 4, 2023

You can check out the highlights of the interview here. Be well, Martin JUST IN THE NEWS In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action, corporate America is walking a tightrope on DEI. But the CEOs who think in stakeholder terms achieve the highest shareholder results.” What is the best way to use ChatGPT?

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 12, 2024

Fossil fuels – particularly natural gas – will continue to be part of the energy mix at least in the short term; however, in most countries these centralised grids are underdeveloped and only reach a small proportion of the overall population.

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Stanford Social Innovation

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We looked at spending across the social impact sector; including government , global and domestic philanthropy, and S-themed ESG assets under management; and found that globally we are spending an extraordinary amount of money—roughly $72 trillion annually—making social spending the world’s largest financial market.

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3BL Media

APRIL 5, 2022

DESCRIPTION: NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: [link]. Misunderstanding of long-term financial security Not surprisingly, 81% of young people and 78% of parents are concerned about the potential cost of education after high school. This same dynamic exists among parents.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Harriet Assem is Technical Director, ESG and Sustainability at ITPEnergised. And, with increasingly savvy consumers only wanting to deal with sustainable firms, as well as increasing climate and ESG legislation and investor pressure, being green isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s also good for business. Delving into the data.

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Carlos Sanchez

MAY 7, 2020

Global warming – The long-term warming of the planet due to human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning, which releases heat-trapping greenhouse gases to Earth’s atmosphere. Carbon Neutral – Canceling out the carbon dioxide we emit by making sure that the same amount gets sucked up by trees, plants, machines, or other things.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

If scaled, it could massively contribute to climate change mitigation efforts while simultaneously securing finance to bolster ocean and coastal zone resilience, potentially cancelling out between 0.4 appeared first on ESG Investor. Notably at COP27, the Article 6.4 posits ORRAA’s Sack. . Holding back the tide .

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GreenBiz

MARCH 1, 2021

What business can learn from the human costs of COVID-19. Facing far less risk, people with the luxury of working from home nevertheless have faced new stressors on their mental health, including blurred work-life boundaries, social isolation and ceaseless caregiving. Let's start with what some of went wrong. . Elsa Wenzel.

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