Key Impact Points: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced the Stop Corporate Capture Act, aiming to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that overturned the Chevron doctrine. This doctrine mandated federal courts to defer to agencies’ reasonable interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron has already
The whitepaper titled “How CFOs Can Help Meet Corporate ESG Goals” by SAP Concur in partnership with Deloitte provides comprehensive insights into the critical role that Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) play in advancing their organizations’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The whitepaper emphasizes the importance of understanding the regulatory
Key Impact Points: Jamaica is making strides towards sustainable financing with the release of a comprehensive guide for issuing Green, Social, Sustainability, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds (GSS+). Developed through a collaboration between the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest), with technical support from HPL.LLC, this guide
Key Impact Points: Greenwashing: Promising the Earth The Challenge: Organizations often set ambitious ESG goals and promote green products, but struggle to back these claims with real progress. The risk? Greenwashing. The Reality: Overstating ESG achievements without adequate substantiation can harm credibility. Leadership teams must balance their declarations with tangible
Key Impact Points: The red carpet is being rolled up for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) on Wall Street. Institutional Investor (II) has replaced the term “ESG” with “sustainability” in its annual analyst rankings, reflecting a broader trend amid the increasingly politicized debate over climate change and corporate diversity in the
Key Impact Points: Underreporting ESG Efforts A new report reveals that 58% of the 100 largest public and private U.S. companies are greenhushing their ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) progress. These companies avoid promoting their sustainability achievements to sidestep accusations of greenwashing, thereby missing out on investment opportunities and consumer trust.
Key Impact Points: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) and the UN Global Compact have launched an enhanced online database, “Business Reporting on the SDGs: An Analysis of the Goals and Targets,” to improve business reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This tool provides a comprehensive inventory of potential disclosures at
In the bustling realm of green technology and sustainability, finding the right support can make or break your startup. Whether it’s guidance, business support, or funding, startup accelerators and incubators are pivotal in nurturing these ventures. Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 sustainability-focused accelerators you should consider: Leading Sustainability
Relex Solutions’ 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights Major Achievements in Food Waste Reduction Key Impact Points: AI-Driven Technology for Sustainable Supply Chains Relex Solutions has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, emphasizing a significant 27% year-over-year improvement in food waste reduction. The report showcases the impact of Relex’s AI-driven technology in helping
Instead of viewing sustainability regulations as a mandatory task, companies should see them as an opportunity to innovate and grow. This is the perspective shared by Michael Wagemans from KPMG and Valérie Siegler from Spadel. When Stephen Elop took over Nokia in 2010, he gave a staff speech that went
