In recent years, the world has come to recognise that our economy and biodiversity are deeply intertwined. Biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life on Earth, plays a crucial role in sustaining ecosystems and, by extension, human well-being and...

Human rights related risks can be the most complex area for C-suite executives to manage in sustainability reporting. Growing challenges and increased recognition for lack of in-house expertise in this area have emerged from our latest C-suite barometer. Indications suggest...

As the call for responsible business gains momentum, privately owned businesses are looking at how to step up their efforts on integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into business models. As new reporting requirements emerge and investors increasingly assess...

As sustainability reporting obligations filter down to owner-managed businesses, navigating tough requirements where information and complex data are difficult to access or source is a growing concern. Concerns range from which reporting requirements companies are subject to, including whether they...

With data transparency making it possible to benchmark environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness, we know businesses that score high on ESG criteria perform better and add value for shareholders. The value case for ESG integration is further strengthened when...

Article authored by Rita Ricobelli Corradi, Sustainability and sport expert. Sport can be more than a game and lucrative economic activity; it is also a powerful platform to help advance sustainability, not only in the public and non-profit sectors but...

COP28’s final agreement to transition away from fossil fuels - while not as binding as some would want - is groundbreaking in putting global economies more firmly on the path to net-zero emissions. Specific commitments at COP28 to triple renewable...

Respecting human rights is not a passive responsibility. It requires actions by companies; actions that are bound by an overarching policy commitment and a clear due diligence process with remediation systems in place. To help establish policies and procedures, companies...

Creating a workplace environment where every employee feels they belong is one of the most important aims of any good diversity and inclusion (D&I) policy. It’s an approach that requires a change of structure to provide more robust foundations to...

For small to privately owned businesses (POBs) at the start of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) journey, meeting net zero goals may feel like a regulatory obligation rather than a value creator. Yet by changing the narrative, POBs can...