SustainCase newsletter – wk7, February 2022
Scientific Meeting Focuses on Impacts, Adaptation, Vulnerability to Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, has begun a two-week meeting to consider a report assessing the impact of the world’s changing climate and how humans might adapt. Hundreds of scientists will meet virtually and lay out the latest evidence on how past and future changes to the Earth’s climate system are affecting the planet.
European Banks Funded $55 Billion of Polluting Projects in 2021
Europe’s largest lenders potentially face another awkward round of shareholder meetings, after providing $55 billion of funding to companies expanding their oil and gas operations last year, despite widespread pledges to slash such funding.
Indonesia to tighten regulation of tuna harvest in bid for sustainability
Indonesia, the world’s biggest producer of tuna, is pushing for a nationwide harvest strategy for its world-leading tropical tuna fishery, in an effort to protect the country’s wild stock. The move will also help the government’s ongoing push to achieve sustainability certification for its fisheries and open them up to the growing global demand for eco-labeled seafood.
The case for impact-focused reporting is as clear as black-and-white
February 14, 2022 – GRI’s CEO Eelco van der Enden: Preserving value and managing sustainability impacts is not, and should not be, mutually exclusive. Read more. See also: Companies and Investors call for effective EU corporate accountability legislation.
Case study: How GC promotes sustainability across its supply chain
February 14, 2022 – GC is a leading global integrated petrochemical and chemical producer. GC is resolute on managing its supply chain efficiently, in support of its continuous efforts to enhance potential and boost investment according to its growth strategy. Read more.
Case study: How GFCL promotes sustainable procurement
February 11, 2022 – GFCL (Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited) is a leading global chemical producer and a market leader in chloromethanes, refrigerants and PTFE. By integrating sustainability in procurement policies and practices, including supply chains, GFCL endeavours to manage risks and opportunities for sustainable environmental, social and economic development. Read more.
78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards
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