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Plastic Negotiations Collapse: A Nail in the Coffin for Climate Action?

December 3, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Nations Deadlock Over Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations for a United Nations-backed treaty to address plastic pollution concluded without agreement after a week-long summit in Busan, South Korea. Oil-producing nations, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, blocked attempts to limit plastic production, stalling progress on global climate action. Talks,

Deloitte and Workiva Unveil ESG Accelerators to Simplify CSRD Compliance

November 26, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: New Tools for Streamlined CSRD Compliance Deloitte and Workiva, expanding their ESG-focused alliance, launched four new accelerators to help organizations navigate compliance under the EU’s CSRD. These tools aim to simplify complex reporting requirements while enhancing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks within the Workiva platform. Available

Greenhushing Spreads: Companies Are Still Green—Just Quieter About It

November 26, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Sustainability Talk Shifts Behind the Scenes Companies are scaling back public discussions about sustainability while maintaining a steady focus on the topic in financial disclosures. An analysis of corporate data shows that while mentions of ESG in earnings calls have dropped, they remain prominent in reports and

Dell’s Rule of Three: Why Transparency, Compliance, and AI are the MVPs of Sustainability

November 26, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Transparency: The Cornerstone of Trust Cassandra Garber, Chief Sustainability Officer of Dell Technologies, emphasizes that sustainability is more than a corporate responsibility—it’s a trust-building tool. According to Garber, transparency satisfies stakeholders’ growing expectations: “Even if they’re not in agreement or alignment with what you’re doing, they want

PwC: How Tech Companies Can Turn Sustainability Compliance into a Competitive Edge

November 22, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points Rethink Sustainability Reporting Mandatory reporting requirements, like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), are transforming how tech companies approach sustainability. Compliance now demands rigorous data collection, third-party assurance, and alignment with global disclosure frameworks like ISSB and ESRS. “Passing muster with independent third-party assurance providers and

COP29 Endorses Article 6.4 Standards: What’s Next for Businesses?

November 19, 2024 No Comments

By Cary Shepherd, Founder & CEO of Greenomix Introduction At the recent UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, a significant breakthrough was achieved with the endorsement of new standards under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This milestone paves the way for operationalizing international carbon markets, potentially unlocking

Letter to G20 Leaders: 38,000+ Businesses and Society Leaders Are Ready to Transform the Global Economy

November 19, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: The Call to Action for G20 Leaders RIO – A coordinated letter by the We Mean Business Coalition and Mission 2025 is urging G20 nations to take decisive action ahead of COP29. With participation from over 38,000 businesses and societal leaders, the message is clear: G20 countries

Forbes: Women Over 50 Leading Global Climate Action

November 19, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Women’s Pioneering Leadership in Climate Action As women have been the backbone of community leadership and sustainability, their impact only strengthens with age. The vibrant legacy of women like Anita Roddick, who inspired through her founding of The Body Shop, extends to countless leaders across generations. These

Despite improved climate-related disclosures, just 36% of companies reference climate impacts in financial statements

2024 EY Report Highlights Slow Progress in Corporate Climate Action Despite Disclosure Improvements

November 15, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Companies Falling Short on Climate Action The 2024 EY Global Climate Action Barometer reveals that while climate-related disclosures are improving, they fall short of the pace needed to combat the climate crisis. Despite increased coverage (94%) and improved quality (54%) of disclosures, only 41% of large companies

Why Businesses Need Climate Transition Plans Now More Than Ever

November 15, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: The Importance of Climate Transition Plans Climate transition plans (CTAPs) are becoming a crucial part of corporate sustainability efforts. By 2025, European regulations will require companies to disclose their CTAPs or justify why they don’t have one. This shift represents a significant push towards transparency and accountability