Progress towards a strengthened sustainability reporting system GRI welcomed the launch by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) of its first standards, as a “significant milestone” ...

Developing countries ‘left behind’ in clean energy shift Investment in clean energy in developing economies has to rise seven-fold by the end of the decade, the ...

Just and sustainable economy: Commission lays down rules for companies to respect human rights and environment in global value chains The European Commission has adopted a ...

ESG: Fad or Solid Business Sense? While some view ESG as a passing trend, supporters argue that it represents a fundamental shift in business practices with ...

Could climate change impact seasonal fashion? Retailers look to delay sales season Unpredictable weather patterns caused by climate change are challenging the fashion industry, influencing seasonal ...

Rewiring the Economy, Ten tasks, ten years   About the plan – establishing the groundwork for a sustainable economy Rewiring the Economy, ten tasks, ten years ...

Building The Foundation For Compliance In Sustainability Looking at the landscape of emerging regulations, Shameek Ghosh, CEO and cofounder of TrusTrace, argues it may only be ...

How AI can help combat climate change Jim Bellingham, executive director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy, discusses the potential to use AI in ...

At Least 10,000 Foreign Companies to Be Hit by EU Sustainability Rules A Refinitiv analysis has identified thousands of companies subject to the coming EU rules. ...

Finding innovative solutions to the interlinked biodiversity and climate crises The Cambridge Conservation Initiative is a collaborative effort between the University of Cambridge and nine prominent conservation ...

The power of the GRI Sector Standards lies in two very important aspects: 1) A list of a sector’s most significant impacts is clearly defined in ...

Primark launches first circular product range in latest sustainability push Primark has launched its first-ever circular product collection in its latest sustainability push, as it pledges ...

Amazon announces that it plans to power its operations solely with renewable energy by 2025 Amazon is the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, and ...

Sudan’s Nile fishermen worry as climate change means fewer fish Climate change and overfishing threaten the livelihoods of fishermen as fish stocks dwindle and some species ...

Responsible Sustainability reporting implemented through a structured, methodical approach (identify-measure-manage-change) is of paramount importance for good communication. It provides a solid foundation for companies to succeed ...

EU countries poised to approve 2035 phaseout of CO2-emitting cars European Union countries’ energy ministers are set to give final approval on Tuesday to the bloc’s ...

World is on brink of catastrophic warming, U.N. climate change report says A dangerous climate threshold is near, but ‘it does not mean we are doomed’ ...

Collapsed $20 Billion Sun Cable Project Receives Multiple Bids A collapsed A$30 billion ($20 billion) project to export Australian renewable energy to Singapore has received initial ...

Twenty-five trailblazing women leading the fight against climate change With so many extraordinary women engaged in the battle against climate change, the biggest task in compiling ...

Plastic consumption on course to nearly double by 2050 – research Plastic use in G20 countries is on course to nearly double by the middle of ...

EU opens door to ‘green’ nuclear-derived hydrogen The European Commission has published rules that could allow some hydrogen produced in nuclear-based energy systems to count towards ...

Michael Porter’s Shared Value concept is a business strategy that aims to create economic value while also addressing societal issues. The idea is that businesses can ...

Patagonia is a clothing and outdoor gear company that has become well-known for its prioritisation of sustainability in their supply chain and operations. The company’s dedication ...

Unilever’s approach to creating shared value in India has allowed the company to achieve a positive contribution to the SDGs while also achieving its business objectives ...

CEMEX is a leading global building materials company that is committed to creating shared value and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Shared ...

As one of the most traded commodities worldwide, coffee is a crucial export crop for many nations. Nestle’s most renowned brands, including Nescafé and Nespresso, rely ...

Microsoft, one of the world’s leading technology companies, has long recognised the importance of investing in education. The company’s commitment to supporting education programmes is not ...

Roses are dead … how to choose a more ethical and original bouquet this Valentine’s Day There’s nothing romantic about flying pesticide-drenched blooms halfway across the ...

  The mining sector was prioritised by GRI because of its significant environmental and social footprint, usually concentrated in and around extraction sites. Businesses need to ...