Key Impact Points: Why it matters Starbucks is positioning itself as a leader in sustainability, aiming to cut its carbon emissions in half by 2030. However, the decision to allow incoming CEO Brian Niccol to commute via private jet has drawn criticism from environmental activists, raising concerns about the company’s
Key Impact Points Why CFOs Are Betting on Regenerative Agriculture It’s no secret that 2024 is forcing CFOs to think about their company’s emissions. The reason? The SEC’s looming climate rule. Even before the Securities Exchange Commission adopted its final regulations, many companies had already committed to bold carbon reduction
Key Impact Points: The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Blueprint for Global Progress In 2015, the United Nations (UN) adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a roadmap for a better future by 2030. These goals address pressing global challenges, from eradicating poverty and hunger to promoting gender
Key Impact Points: Overview BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has reduced its support for ESG (environmental, social, and governance) proposals in the wake of increasing Republican scrutiny. According to BlackRock’s latest proxy voting report, the company supported only 4% of environmental and social proposals in the 2023-24 proxy year,
Key Impact Points: The Issue Financial institutions are under increasing pressure to eliminate deforestation from their portfolios as part of broader efforts to meet net-zero targets and reduce the financial risks associated with climate change and nature degradation. However, while initiatives like Finance Sector Deforestation Action (FSDA) are making strides,
Key Impact Points: The News Australia’s Senate has passed a bill mandating climate reporting for large and medium-sized companies, marking a significant milestone in the country’s move towards establishing a comprehensive climate risk disclosure framework. What It Means Starting in 2025, large public and proprietary companies that meet size thresholds—those
Key Impact Points: Why it matters Since the UN SDGs launched in 2016, food companies have increasingly aligned their sustainability strategies with these global targets. The 17 SDGs aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030, and food giants are stepping up to contribute.
Key Impact Points: Why it matters Deloitte’s 2024 Sustainability Action Report outlines the fast-evolving ESG landscape and the necessity for businesses to adapt. With new regulations like the SEC climate disclosure rule and global frameworks such as the ISSB standards, companies can no longer afford to take a “wait and
Key Impact Points: Why it matters The Climate Mitigation Journey (CMJ) offers banks a detailed guide on how to align their operations with global climate targets. By focusing on developing essential business capabilities, banks can work toward net zero while navigating the complexities of an evolving regulatory landscape. How it
Key Impact Points: The Challenge Heinz is facing a new climate reality: its prized tomatoes, grown in California, are under threat as heat waves scorch the region. This year’s heat shattered records, putting the crop’s yield in question. “Some people say 20%,” said Patrick Sheridan, Kraft Heinz’s vice president of
