170 actions that we can take to combat Climate Change and participate in the UN Sustainable Development Goals have been identified. INTRODUCTION The average temperature on the planet is rising at an unusually fastpace and is threatening the balance of…
UN Climate Change News, 12 April 2023 – Shifting to a low-carbon economy can unlock new jobs and opportunities but it must be done in a way that is as socially and economically fair as possible for everyone, according to on-the-ground…
OUT NOW: New ICAP Status Report 2023 presents the latest developments in emissions trading systems worldwide Carbon markets hold steady amid energy cost surges, finds the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP)’s Emissions Trading Worldwide Status Report for 2023. The world’s…
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022 provides a global overview of progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, using the latest available data and estimates. It tracks the global and regional progress towards the 17 Goals with…
With worsening impacts of climate change affecting almost every human and natural system across the globe and the critical economic transition to a net-zero emissions future on its way, successful companies and communities will be the ones showing climate resilience…
Physical impacts from climate change such as heat waves, storms, droughts, or sea level rises are already being felt across the globe and will continue to intensify. Financial institutions are exposed to physical climate risks through various transmission channels, which…
Over the last year, global executives have faced a number of challenges, including economic uncertainty, geopolitical conflict, supply chain disruptions, and talent shortages. Amid these headwinds, CxOs indicate that concern over climate change continues to be a top priority for…
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has received approval by the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) to create a sustainability reporting standard for the apparel and textile sector. This will help to enhance reporting by brands and manufacturers. “Widespread concerns exist…
As the drive toward a global system for sustainability-related reporting continues, investors, regulators and policymakers are turning their attention to the important role of assurance in ensuring high-quality reporting. With the growing importance of—and reliance on—sustainability information, low-quality assurance is an emerging…
UK ad regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced the release of new guidance for advertisers making environmental sustainability claims to consumers, including the use of terms “carbon neutral” and “net zero.” The regulator also said that is aware that…