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
Barbados Leads Climate Adaptation with Roof to Reefs and Bridgetown Initiative Amid Debt Crisis Key Impact Points: Barbados’ Vulnerability to Climate Change Barbados, one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change, is pioneering innovative efforts to combat the looming climate crisis. The nation of 280,000 people, situated in
I have seen a few articles this week about the ‘end of ESG’ (e.g. FT, Bloomberg, Institutional Investor). That may be no bad thing because it might lead us back to the more fundamental issue that ESG and other terms have been obscuring. That fundamental issue is whether achieving sustainability
By Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon Key Impact Points: Eighty years ago today, the Bretton Woods Conference set the foundation for the international financial architecture that has shaped our world. The creation of institutions like the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) marked
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: Early Support for Green New Deal Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to transform the nation’s environmental policy. As she embarks on her presidential campaign with President Joe Biden’s endorsement, her commitment to the Green New Deal and other climate initiatives is under the spotlight. Harris was
Download your complimentary copy here The once-a-decade SIDS meeting in Antigua last June brought forth new policy initiatives, the announcement of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP) led by Dr. Gene Leon, and new partnership opportunities. The SIDS4 Stakeholder Engagement Impact Report shares details of these achievements, making it
Dodging a sniper’s bullet seems to have supercharged Trump’s campaign. Polls show him surging, Democrats are jumping ship, and the Republican convention is speeding ahead like it’s on Red Bull. Add in a new VP pick who loves fossil fuels almost as much as Trump loves tweeting, his second term
Key Impact Points: Overview of Current Climate Hazards As of July 2024, amid a backdrop of continual record-breaking global temperatures, fresh insights from the CDP—a non-profit running the world’s environmental disclosure system—highlight the dire climate challenges cities face. Flooding and extreme heat top the list, reported by 58% and 54%
