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Looking forward to gaining Professional Certification under the Global Reporting Initiative's Sustainability Reporting Framework (#GRI). GRI focusses on range of ESG impacts and encourages sustainable development whilst providing an ESG reporting framework for organizations of any size or sector. Reporting on Human Rights is integral, pull one lever and there's a response, positive or negative on the environment, economy and people, including their human rights. Interested in how we can help you augment and maintain international best practice in sustainable development? Feel free to reach out! 😊📞📧. #SustainabilityReporting #ESG #HumanRights #GRI #impact #environment

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Early support for the recommendations of the G20 Financial Stability Board Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and steps being taken in the UK and internationally to create a statutory and regulatory framework supporting climate responsibility. https://buff.ly/3WhQz0S #ESG #sustainability

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How do the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards, the CSRD out of Europe, and the SEC's climate rule compare? Here's a quick overview. There are common threads that run through all three. The ISSB is doing great work in aligning global reporting standards. #sustainabilityreporting #climatereporting #ISSB

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The ABCs of Organisation Design for ESG While the current talent crisis for ESG is a challenge, re-evaluating organisational design by deploying a skills-based approach can help mitigate it & promote the integration of ESG into business strategy. https://on.ft.com/4detlAl

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Check out this new Sustainability Benchmarking report by Persefoni and the Financial Education & Research Foundation!

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Hope you enjoy our latest Board Practice newsletter on Sustainability. Lots of recommendations in here too on NED events, networks and my suggestions for what to read, watch and listen to. As always, welcome your feedback and if you find it interesting, please share! Norman Broadbent Plc #Boards #NEDs #Sustainability #ESG #ResponsibleBusiness

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If we think back to 2020, we were mired in an “alphabet soup” of reporting frameworks. The common refrain from companies and investors was that we needed harmonization. The IFRS Foundation and its International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) have done monumental work in service of that goal as reflected in the report issued today. #corporatereporting #financialreporting #sustainability https://lnkd.in/epGkbDXr

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Does ESG need a Rebrand? 🌍 In this article, Klara K., Head of Big Issue Impact Advisory, highlights the current challenges in ESG, particularly around social impact measurement. Many organisations continue to treat ESG as a reputational tool, while Klara advocates for a focus shift toward verified, long-term impact—especially on people's lives and communities. 🚨 It's time to rethink how we approach 'S' in ESG by moving from conceptual narratives to measurable, real-life data, emphasising the need for comparable metrics, consistent monitoring, and inclusive solutions that reflect the true needs of communities. #ESG #SocialImpact #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #BigIssueInvest #Leadership https://lnkd.in/edzUJBAC

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Today, in partnership with the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), we're publishing the most comprehensive benchmarking of ESG performance in start-ups... Over the past six months, we've been working with the team at the BVCA and our partners at Marriott Harrison to compile and analyse data from 587 portfolio companies backed by leading venture capital firms across the UK and Europe. The findings offer a detailed analysis of ESG performance across early-stage companies, and how this performance differs by stage, sector, and geography. Key takeaways from this year’s report include:   🌳 Over the past year, the proportion of start-ups measuring their carbon footprint has almost doubled… 🗒️ Start-ups are investing heavily in people, talent and training, with 57% now offering study support to staff and 47% offering internships, apprenticeships or trainee programmes… 🤖 Responsible use of AI is an increasing focus for start-ups – 31% now offer training or codes of conduct on the topic – but is this keeping pace with the boom in generative AI?   For more of these insights, check out the full report via the link below! Thank you also to all of our contributors: Act Venture Capital, Astanor Ventures, Atempo Growth, Atomico, Beringea, Cambridge Innovation Capital, Clarendon Fund Managers, DeepTechXL, Fidelity International Strategic Ventures, Frog Capital, Gresham House Ventures, Highland Europe, IRIS Ventures, Mercia Ventures, Molten Ventures, Nesta, Oxford Science Enterprises, Par Equity, Pembroke VCT, Volution, and YFM Equity Partners. #ESG_VC #sustainability #responsibleinvesting

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We are pleased to have contributed to ESG_VC’s latest research in partnership with the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)   We have worked with ESG_VC to compile ESG data from 587 portfolio companies backed by leading VCs. The findings offer the most comprehensive benchmarking of #ESG performance across start-ups and scale-ups, and how this performance differs by stage, sector, and geography. Read the report below.  #ESG_VC #sustainability #responsibleinvesting

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Check out this comprehensive benchmarking report on ESG performance in start-ups, prepared by ESG_VC and British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA). 🚀🌱 📊 The 2023 landscape shows remarkable upticks compared to 2022, highlighting the commitment of start-ups towards sustainability and responsible practices. 🌿📈 But leadership diversity still needs work. 🤔 While start-ups are putting in the effort to nurture diverse talent, progress on leadership diversity is lagging. Over 40% of companies have no women on their board, and 20% have no women in senior leadership, a more challenging snapshot than that of 2022. 😟 At WakeUp Capital, we know that increased #diversity in #VentureCapital leads to better investment decisions and financial returns. Our focus is on fostering diverse founding teams in the startups we invest in. Let's drive change together! 💪🌟 #ESG #VentureCapital https://lnkd.in/dr7EfT9X

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A new guidance doc has been published to help with these upcoming regs, which are about to come into force for the investment community - and it is good! Thanks Financial Conduct Authority 🙏 Our conversations tell us that investment firms are still grappling with implementing policies, processes, and KPIs ahead of the required disclosures. If this is you, please get in touch, we have recent and varied experience in this and would love to help. 🤝

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🌿 Join us on 9th July 2024 for the final edition of the Sustainable Finance Forum! We'll explore the latest ESG developments, including ESMA fund naming guidelines, greenwashing, and the latest CSRD guidance. Don’t miss out! 📆 Find out more about the agenda and register on our website! #SustainableFinance #ESG #CSRD #ESMA #Greenwashing

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If you missed Day 1 of Climate Week NYC or if you're just looking for a quick recap of key themes this week will cover, tune into the latest episode of the ESG Insider #podcast from S&P Global Sustainable1. Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson explains what's ahead & the global to-do list Climate Group just released outlining 7 concrete actions governments and businesses can take in the next year to address the emissions gap: https://lnkd.in/eFay8jBY  (+ here's the video Helen mentions: https://lnkd.in/ebKHr2CT) #climateweeknyc #climate #sustainability #OneYear7Actions #unga79

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Compensation vs. Contribution: understanding the difference between climate financing models 🌍 As a business leader, you may have heard that adopting a contributory approach is key to building a successful sustainability strategy—but do you know what this term means, and how it differs from a compensatory approach? In our latest guide, we break down the differences between these two models of climate financing. At Ecologi, we believe that while both have their merits, prioritising high-quality, holistic climate action through a contribution-based approach is the best way to support global net-zero efforts and future-proof your sustainability strategy. Ready to take the first step on your climate journey? Get in touch with our team today 👉https://lnkd.in/e-a_7Fqq #ForOurPlanet #Reforestation #ClimateAction #ClimateSolutions #Restoration

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Traditional ESG metrics may not capture your positive contributions. Help us change the ESG narrative by joining other listed companies in this Krutham research initiative. Get involved here: https://lnkd.in/ekDp8dmj Survey closes 30 April 2024 #ESG #2024SanlamESGBarometer #Africa

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As ESG factors become crucial to corporate success, boards all over the world are under stakeholder pressure to evolve. Investors, regulators, and the public are demanding greater transparency and accountability. Conversely, boards are yet to build the needed preparedness to address ESG risks, resulting in financial underperformance and reputational damage. This has created a significant gap, as revealed by the African Financial Investor Relations article, which found that fewer than half of global boards, particularly in Africa, fully understand ESG concepts. I loved the blog post by ESG In Action Africa that addresses 5 key metrics that boards can use to measure their ESG knowledge gap. #ESGinActionAfrica #ESGiAA #ESGTraining #ESGinAfrica https://lnkd.in/dj-JKBJn key-metrics-every-board-should-use-to-assess-and-improve-esg-70c3a3473d14

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