Key Impact Points: Progress on Net Zero Policies The Taskforce on Net Zero Policy, an initiative rooted in the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Net Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities, has released its first report: Net Zero Policy Matters: Assessing Progress and Taking Stock of Corporate
3 Key Impact Points: EarthX Hosts First-Ever Recycling Day EarthX is launching its inaugural Recycling Day, a free community event designed to inspire environmental responsibility through fun and education. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the event will be held in celebration of America
Key Impact Points: How GenAI Is Elevating ESG Compliance Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing how large organizations manage Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance. With the surge in ESG data demands and increasing regulatory oversight, traditional compliance methods can be burdensome and inefficient. GenAI offers a solution, automating processes, accelerating
Key Impact Points: Tackling Climate Change with the Gigaton Challenge Recognizing the urgent need for extensive climate action, we have committed to one of the most ambitious, science-based goals in the industry: the Gigaton Challenge. This commitment sets a target to cut 1 billion metric tons of CO2e from our
Key Impact Points: Clean Energy Transformation on Set Disney and Netflix are spearheading the Clean Mobile Power Initiative, a co-funded accelerator program testing innovative energy solutions to phase out diesel generators on production sets. The initiative is piloting seven battery energy storage systems, two hydrogen-powered generators, and a hybrid power
Key Points: As companies prioritize sustainable growth, the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved to include navigating complex ESG regulations, aligning capital allocation with sustainability objectives, and embedding these goals into the company’s strategic vision. Today’s CFO must master not only financial acumen and risk management but
Key Impact Points: Powering Change Through Business Advocacy “Governments are competing for business investment and intention,” says Thomas Lingard, Unilever’s Global Head of Sustainability, Environment. At COP28, over 100 countries committed to tripling renewable capacity by 2030. Lingard emphasizes that business action can set the pace for policy, encouraging national
Key Impact Points: Navigating EU Taxonomy Standards KPMG’s latest report, Navigating EU Taxonomy: Progress and Pathways to Compliance, provides a detailed analysis of EU Taxonomy disclosures from 291 European entities, offering critical insights for U.S. companies preparing to comply with evolving global sustainability standards. The EU Taxonomy mandates companies to
Key Impact Points: Leading with Bold Commitments In 2020, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) committed to a comprehensive climate action plan, setting industry-first targets for emissions reduction and carbon neutrality by 2030. BCG’s vision includes “becoming climate positive beyond 2030”—removing more carbon than it emits each year. BCG’s targets include: Embracing
Key Impact Points: New Approach to Data Center Construction Microsoft is testing a new way to construct data centers in northern Virginia using “superstrong ultra-lightweight wood“ in place of traditional steel and concrete. This innovation aims to lower the carbon footprint of its facilities, aligning with the company’s goal to
