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Improving air quality could boost the UK economy by £1.6 billion annually
According to a new, major study by CBI Economics commissioned by the Clean Air Fund, . This would come as a result of reducing premature deaths, ... -
Optimising operations can unlock environmental and financial benefits
Industrial activities are, today, responsible for the lion’s share of global carbon emissions. In 2014, roughly 28 percent of global GHG emissions came from industry. Companies ... -
Petrol and diesel car sales ban brought forward to 2035
Editor’s note: What does this mean for businesses? All Business will have to plan and replace their fleet with electric-powered vehicles before they are left ... -
Apple tax ruling for Ireland shines light on global tax avoidance
Editor’s note Apple must report using GRI-207: Tax. All companies must be responsible and support the economies and people on which they rely for growth and ... -
Upward trajectory for ESG disclosure requirements
According to a new report environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure has never been more pervasive globally. The fifth edition of Carrots & Sticks (C&S) offers ... -
Apple’s 2030 carbon-neutral pledge covers itself and suppliers
The company says its devices will have had “zero climate impact” at point of sale and any company hoping to become a supplier will have to ... -
WTO Launch Global Competition for Sustainable Development Goals
Led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the UN agency responsible for promoting sustainable, accessible and inclusive tourism, this Competition seeks to help the global innovation and ... -
London Underground could soon run on 100% renewable energy
The move is part of an effort to make London’s famous rail network zero-emissions by 2030 – and the entire city carbon neutral by 2050. Transport ... -
Promoting clarity and compatibility in the sustainability landscape
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) announced a collaborative workplan. For companies that use both standards the reporting effort can ... -
GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment
Companies can use this Standard to demonstrate how they take action, through the use of the GRI Standards, to deal with issues such as occupational health ... -
GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment
Companies can use this Standard to demonstrate how they take action, through the use of the GRI Standards, to clear their supply chains of practices that ... -
Have your say about GSSB’s revised Work Program for 2020-2022
Editor’s opinion: The elephant in the room. All sustainability professionals and the GRI Standards must collectively focus on the bigger picture. 80% of the worlds 250 ... -
First GRI Sector Standard one step closer as public comment period starts
A 90-day public comment period has been launched for the draft GRI Oil and Gas Sector Standard, with input invited from around the world. The Standard ... -
How do companies foster a culture of health?
Resources in support of the Culture of Health for Business Framework COH4B is a holistic framework, endorsed by GRI, on the role of companies in impacting the ... -
Funding the transition to a sustainable future
A global fundraising initiative has been launched to enhance GRI’s ability to deliver the leading sustainability standards, helping organisations embrace responsible business practices. The Global Standards ... -
Strong backing from GRI for EU ambition to drive transparency
GRI, provider of the world’s leading standards for sustainability reporting, has expressed full support for the European Commission’s plans to revise the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), ... -
GRI creates new sustainability reporting standard for agriculture and fishing
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) announced the members of the project working group leading the work to create a new sustainability reporting standard for agriculture and fishing. ... -
Call for mandatory non-financial reporting in EU to underpin COVID recovery
Academic research shows that transparency will not occur unless reporting “requirements” are mandatory and enforced by a pro-active regulatory body with powers to require changes. Research also ... -
GRI 306: Waste 2020 is launched
The Waste Standard introduces a stronger relationship between materials and waste to assist reporters in identifying and managing their waste-related practices, and impacts, throughout their value ... -
UN Global Compact recommends the GRI Standards for sustainability reporting
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the UN Global Compact Under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2010, the UN Global Compact adopted ... -
How to link the GRI Standards with the SDGs
Helping organisations show SDGs progress in their sustainability reporting The new document – Linking the SDGs and the GRI Standards – covers the 17 SDGs and maps ... -
A Culture of Health for Business
Every person has the opportunity to live a healthier life. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to working with others to build a Culture ... -
Coming soon: updated Waste Standard
A new version of GRI’s Waste Standard is approaching publication, after receiving approval from GRI’s Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) and sign off by the Due ... -
IEMA Sustainability Impact Awards 2020: Don’t miss your opportunity to be recognised
We’re all facing an unprecedented health emergency, but ISEP is still here to support its members and champion their great work as together they transform the ... -
We need a green transition after COVID-19
The ‘bold leadership’ shown by the EU in re-committing to the European Green Deal, even as the coronavirus pandemic is being tackled, has been recognised by ... -
The pandemic must not stall climate action
In recent days we have seen the understandable decision reached to postpone the UN climate change conference – COP26 –, due to take place this November. ... -
Governments need to up the pace of progress and do more to harness participation from both the public and private sectors
Governments need to up the pace of progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and do more to harness participation from both the public and private ... -
GRI Certified Courses as a real-time remote learning option
Two GRI Certified Courses are available as a real-time remote learning option:: 3-day FBRH GRI Standards Certified, ISEP and CIM approved course We have carefully planned ... -
New Eurobarometer Survey: Environmental protection and climate important for over 90% of European citizens
Additionally, 91% of citizens stated that climate change is a serious problem in the EU and 83% said European legislation is needed to protect the environment. ... -
Climate change: New EU rules could mean the end of ‘throwaway culture’
The regulations will apply to a range of everyday items including mobile phones, textiles, electronics, batteries, construction and packaging, making sure products are designed and manufactured ...
