Key Impact Points: Paris 2024 is set to be the first Olympic Games fully aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020, promising a more sustainable, responsible, and inclusive event. The organizers have laid out an ambitious plan to cut the Games-related carbon footprint by half, utilizing cutting-edge solutions across various sectors. As
Key Impact Points: A recent survey of nearly 500 sustainability professionals highlights a growing concern about AI’s potential negative impact on sustainability efforts. Despite these concerns, 57% of respondents believe they can balance AI’s environmental challenges with its benefits. Salesforce‘s research sheds light on how companies are navigating this balancing
Key Impact Points: The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released an Exposure Draft on Climate-related and Other Uncertainties in Financial Statements, proposing eight examples to help companies apply IFRS Accounting Standards when reporting the effects of climate-related and other uncertainties in their financial statements. Background In response to strong
Key Impact Points: Deloitte’s DEI Institute™ has released a report titled The Power of “I” in Equity Report, emphasizing the influence individuals at all organizational levels—from C-suite executives and middle managers to frontline workers—have in advancing workplace equity. The report identifies practices to develop a holistic approach to awareness and
Key Impact Points Ceres, a nonprofit advocacy organization, has released a new report titled From Commitment to Implementation: An Analysis of Corporate Climate Actions from the 2021 Proxy Season. Authored by Rob Berridge and Gabriel Gerson, the report examines the extent to which companies have followed through on climate-related commitments
In a world marked by constant disruptions, the importance of resilient supply chains cannot be overstated. Deloitte’s Ben Dollar and Animesh Arora provide valuable insights into how organizations can proactively manage risks and bolster their supply chains to withstand and quickly recover from unforeseen challenges. Understanding Supply Chain Resiliency Supply
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
Key Impact Points: Jamaica is making strides towards sustainable financing with the release of a comprehensive guide for issuing Green, Social, Sustainability, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds (GSS+). Developed through a collaboration between the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest), with technical support from HPL.LLC, this guide
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
