SustainCase newsletter – wk23, June 2022
Initiative launched to rank corporate climate claims using carbon offsets
A consultation for a global standard to assess companies’ claims about progress towards internal climate targets and their use of carbon offset credits was launched on Tuesday, seeking to bring transparency to an unregulated market.
WHO raises alarm on tobacco industry environmental impact
WHO has revealed new information on the extent to which tobacco damages both the environment and human health, calling for steps to make the industry more accountable for the destruction it is causing.
A First Look At The SEC’s New ESG Funds Disclosure Rule
Professor Shivaram Rajgopal reviews the new rule and asks whether we need something similar for non-ESG funds as well.
Case study: How Wistron promotes sustainability among its suppliers
June 6, 2022 – Wistron is a leading TSP (Technical Service Provider) company. Wistron requires its suppliers to comply, among others, with environmental protection requirements, so as to ensure the sustainable development of its value chain. Read more.
Case study: How ITC creates economic value for its stakeholders
June 3, 2022 – ITC is one of India’s foremost private sector companies and a diversified conglomerate. ITC’s innovative business models synergise to create significant value for India and its stakeholders. Read more.
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