Story by Taylor Telford, Julian Mark – Washington Post Last year, Eli Lilly’s annual shareholders letter referenced the acronym for diversity, equity and inclusion 48 times. This year, “DEI” is nowhere to be found. In March, Starbucks got shareholder approval to replace “representation” goals with “talent” performance for executive bonus
With the fourth round of negotiations for a UN treaty to end plastic pollution now concluded, Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher reflects on the progress made and the road ahead. Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher’s reflection Last week I took the opportunity to attend INC4 in Ottawa, the fourth round of negotiations
By Alice Bolton and Ron Soonieus, BCG Boards and CEOs are increasingly using financial incentives to hit corporate sustainability goals. BCG research shows that 47% of corporate directors say that sustainability should be “entirely” integrated in executive performance metrics and/or compensation. And another 40% say it should be “somewhat” integrated. (See Exhibit 1.) But our analysis
By Lamar Johnson, Utility Dive Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Citi said it remains on track to reach its 2030 sustainable finance goals, which it called “an integrated effort” across its operations. The bank invested $92.7 billion in green infrastructure, climate tech and social initiatives in 2023 to work toward this
Echoing this year’s Earth Day theme of “Planet vs Plastics”, Acer has partnered with Plastic Bank and has pledged to collect and recycle at least 50 tons of plastic waste from the environment in 2024. The Canada-based social enterprise focuses on tackling the growing issues of plastic pollution by building
In the European Parliament today, the United Nations Global Compact organized a conference bringing together Members of the European Parliament, representatives of the European Commission, leading companies of the UN Global Compact as well as the Executive Directors of the UN Global Compact Local Networks across Europe for a pivotal
APP Group has joined more than 200 leading global companies as the newest World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) member. APP Group oversees multiple pulp and paper manufacturing and forestry enterprises in Indonesia to meeting the growing global demand for tissue, packaging, and paper products in over 150 countries.
Key Impact Points: As you settle down to read this article, take a look around you. How many items made of plastic can you see? The chances are, there are a lot. Plastic is one of the most ubiquitous materials we manufacture – and we’re making more of it than
Key Impact Points In a landmark decision, the European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved new regulations aimed at ensuring corporate accountability and environmental stewardship. With 374 votes in favor, 235 against, and 19 abstentions, the “due diligence” directive represents a significant step towards holding companies accountable for their impact on society
By Robert Kerr, Audit & Assurance Partner, Accounting and Reporting Advisory, Deloitte & Touche LLP Talking points These are exciting times for those of us who’ve worked on ESG initiatives for many years. Not only are ESG disclosure frameworks evolving and accelerating, but many organizations—from large multinationals to emerging growth companies—seem
