SustainCase newsletter – wk35, August 2023
Water crisis should be considered as critical as climate change, researchers say
The global water crisis should be considered as critical as climate change, researchers have said. A report from the British Standards Institute (BSI) and non-governmental organisation Waterwise has brought together several areas of research for a comprehensive analysis of the challenges nations face around water supplies.
Business schools must step up on sustainable investing education
Given the climate crisis and persistent inequality, business schools must urgently and immediately tackle the sustainability deficit in finance education.
https://theconversation.com/business-schools-must-step-up-on-sustainable-investing-education-208352
Case study: How Garrigues creates economic value for its stakeholders
August 28, 2023 – Garrigues is an international legal and tax services firm that advises clients locally, regionally and globally from every angle of business law. Delivering quality service to its clients and generating sustainable value for all its stakeholders, is a top priority for Garrigues. Read more.
Case study: How Furnas creates economic value for its stakeholders
August 28, 2023 – Furnas Centrais Elétricas S.A. (“Furnas”) is a privately held, mixed-ownership company generating, transmitting and selling electricity to electric utilities, trading companies and free consumers across Brazil. Furnas pursues excellence, efficient resource allocation, discipline in execution, a high-performance culture and value creation for all its stakeholders. Read more.
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