Key Impact Points Overview According to the newly released Deloitte 2024 CxO Sustainability Report, climate change has solidified its position as a top concern for global business leaders, surpassing issues such as political uncertainty and talent competition. The report, based on a survey of over 2,100 C-suite executives (CxOs) from
Key Impact Points Insights brought to you by Quinn Rennell, Morningstar Sustainable Fund Performance in 2023 Sustainable investing continues to gain momentum in 2023, with global large-cap sustainable funds up 10.9% year-to-date. While this performance lags behind the MSCI ACWI Large Cap Net Return Index (14.8%) and the Morningstar Global
Key Impact Points Mastering Carbon Emissions Reporting in 2024 As the demand for a greener and more sustainable world intensifies, decarbonization has become a global priority. To align with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C, global greenhouse gas emissions must fall by 45% by 2030. Investors
Key Impact Points Overview The International Day for Clean Air and Blue Skies, celebrated annually on 7 September, focuses this year on the theme ‘Invest in #CleanAirNow’, emphasizing the significant economic, environmental, and health benefits of investing in clean air. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2019, the day
Key Impact Points Overview Greenwashing has surged in recent years, particularly in the financial sector, where incidents have tripled over the past five years. This trend has captured the attention of regulators, as well as national competition and market authorities, who are pushing for more credible sustainability claims from banks,
Key Impact Points Overview TotalEnergies has signed a $100 million agreement with Anew Climate, a North American leader in climate solutions, and Aurora Sustainable Lands, a U.S.-based carbon-stewardship company, to support sustainable forest management projects across the U.S. These projects will span 300,000 hectares across 10 states, including Arkansas, Florida,
Key Impact Points Overview In a groundbreaking development, researchers have created a new type of concrete that utilizes discarded seashells to combat flooding and address food waste. This innovative material has already been deployed in urban gardens and cycling paths, providing a sustainable solution for flood-prone areas while repurposing waste
Key Impact Points Grasping EFRAG’s Draft Sustainability Reporting Standards For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), understanding the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group’s (EFRAG) draft standards for sustainability reporting is essential. These standards, which mimic the stringent regulatory requirements of the financial sector and larger corporations, are more than just a
Key Impact Points: Why it matters ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become a contentious issue in the United States, drawing fire from both the political left and right. While some argue that ESG doesn’t go far enough in addressing societal challenges like climate change, others see it as an
Key Impact Points: Lego’s Green Ambition Lego is setting a new standard in the toy industry with its commitment to sustainability. By 2026, the company plans to ensure that half of the plastic in its iconic bricks is made from renewable or recycled materials. This is a significant step towards
