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Seven Ways to Get Sustainability Incentives Right

mai 2, 2024 Aucun commentaire

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

Citi achieves $441B of $1T sustainable finance 2030 goal with renewables a ‘major driver’

mai 2, 2024 Aucun commentaire

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

Acer Commits to Collecting 50 Tons of Plastic Waste From the Environment Through Plastic Bank Partnership

avril 30, 2024 Aucun commentaire

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

Qatar achieves SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation for all

avril 30, 2024 Aucun commentaire

By Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula Qatar has achieved the indicators of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 on water and sanitation by ensuring the access to clean water and sanitation for all in the country, said Kahramaa chief. SDG 6 envisions “clean water and sanitation for all”. It is one of

$4 Trillion is New Annual Financial Target to Save Sustainable Development Goals

avril 30, 2024 Aucun commentaire

African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has emphasized the critical need for significantly increased financing to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at the Islamic Development Bank’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Riyadh, he highlighted a growing annual financial shortfall of $4 trillion, a gap that threatens to

Earthx2024: Uniting Global Environmental Leaders for Sustainable Solutions

avril 29, 2024 Aucun commentaire

In a pivotal gathering that took place during Earth Week, Earthx2024 emerged as a critical platform for environmental leaders from across the globe to discuss, deliberate, and devise strategies aimed at safeguarding our planet and its vulnerable communities. The annual event organized by EarthX in Dallas, Texas, was buzzing with

UN Global Compact meets at the EU Parliament to advance corporate sustainability

avril 25, 2024 Aucun commentaire

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

First Person: Crafting a new life after a devastating hurricane

Resilience Rising: Crafting New Life in Dominica After Hurricane

avril 25, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Vanessa Winston’s home and business in the Caribbean island of Dominica were destroyed by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Starting from scratch, the mother of four fought back and today, with UN support, she has rebuilt her life. 44-year-old Vanessa Winston lives in Roseau, the capital of Dominica, where she runs

New UNECE guidebook on critical minerals for sustainable energy transition to support intergenerational action

Youth Guide Unveils Sustainable Practices for Critical Minerals in a Clean Energy Shift

avril 25, 2024 Aucun commentaire

Critical minerals are essential for the energy transition as are intergenerational equity in resource management and the engagement of youth. With this in mind “Critical Minerals for the Sustainable Energy Transition: A Guidebook to Support Intergenerational Action” was launched today at the UNECE Resource Management Week 2024. This guidebook serves as

Plastics vs Planet: Searching for Solutions

avril 24, 2024 Aucun commentaire

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