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New Metrics
Introducing Aggregate Capital Sufficiency (ACS) – A New Alternative to GDP
Introducing Aggregate Capital Sufficiency (ACS) – A New Alternative to GDP
Published on March 7, 2017
About a 6 minute read

The question remains of how best to assess the sustainability of whole economies. If existing measurement models such as GDP, ISEW and GPI focus on size or welfare, then we need a third class of models – one that makes it possible to measure the su... View More

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Community Updates
Companies, Cities, Including SB Corporate Members, Receive Climate Leadership Awards for Reducing their Carbon Impact
Companies, Cities, Including SB Corporate Members, Receive Climate Leadership Awards for Reducing their Carbon Impact
Published on March 2, 2017
About a 7 minute read

Ten companies and organizations, two partnerships, and three individuals today will receive 2017 Climate Leadership Awards for their accomplishments in reducing greenhouses gas emissions and addressing climate change. The awards, now in their sixth y... View More

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Community Updates
Heineken Couples Sustainability and Financial Reporting as Emissions Tumble
Heineken Couples Sustainability and Financial Reporting as Emissions Tumble
Published on February 24, 2017
About a 3 minute read

A "firm belief" that business growth and sustainability go hand-in-hand has seen Heineken publish its latest sustainability report alongside a financial report for the first time, with the report highlighting rapid business expansion alongs... View More

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Regulation & Public Policy
Rollback of Dodd-Frank Won’t Stop the Shift Towards Greater Transparency
Rollback of Dodd-Frank Won’t Stop the Shift Towards Greater Transparency
Published on February 10, 2017
About a 5 minute read

President Donald Trump issued two executive orders last week geared at scaling back or replacing financial regulations that he deems a burden to commerce and growth. The move signals a big win for Wall Street —whose elite are up for top spots in Tr... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Deutsche Bank, World Bank Pull the Plug on Coal Financing
Deutsche Bank, World Bank Pull the Plug on Coal Financing
Published on February 2, 2017
About a 3 minute read

As the Trump administration threatens to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement and double up on efforts to revive a slowing fossil fuels industry, the rest of the world is pulling out of coal projects and redirecting investment towards renewables ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
New Finance Platform Aims to Scale Up Circular Economy in Europe
New Finance Platform Aims to Scale Up Circular Economy in Europe
Published on January 30, 2017
About a 4 minute read

One year after adopting an ambitious Circular Economy Package, the European Commission has partnered with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to establish the Circular Economy Finance Support Platform, to help bring investors and innovators together a... View More

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Supply Chain
New Reporting Guidelines Aiming to Shed Further Light on Palm Oil Industry
New Reporting Guidelines Aiming to Shed Further Light on Palm Oil Industry
Published on January 24, 2017
About a 4 minute read

With rainforest destruction and forced labor still urgent concerns in palm oil cultivation, a diverse group of NGOs and investor organizations, organized by Ceres, today released shared guidance for corporate reporting on company commitments towards ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
New CDP Initiative Aims to Develop Clear, Credible Carbon Pricing For Investors
New CDP Initiative Aims to Develop Clear, Credible Carbon Pricing For Investors
Published on January 23, 2017
About a 2 minute read

CDP, on behalf of the We Mean Business coalition, has convened a panel of utilities and investment leaders from across the G20 under the Carbon Pricing Corridors initiative - the world’s first industry-led initiative aimed at defining the carbon pr... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Europe Could Open Up €320 Billion by Scaling a Circular Economy
Europe Could Open Up €320 Billion by Scaling a Circular Economy
Published on January 20, 2017
About a 5 minute read

The business case for sustainability, particularly the circular economy, is a strong one, and more and more researching is backing it up. A recent report by the Business & Sustainable Development Commission pointed to sustainable business models ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Sustainable Business Can Unlock $12T Globally, Create Millions of Jobs
Sustainable Business Can Unlock $12T Globally, Create Millions of Jobs
Published on January 17, 2017
About a 6 minute read

A new report by the Business & Sustainable Development Commission (the Commission) points to sustainable business models as the key to unlocking US$12 trillion in economic opportunities and creating up to 380 million jobs a year by 2030. ... View More

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Community Updates
Nestlé Invests in Pakistani Mango Sector Sustainability
Nestlé Invests in Pakistani Mango Sector Sustainability
Published on January 11, 2017
About a 2 minute read

Nestlé Pakistan has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) that will see it give financial backing to mango growers who employ drip irrigation systems, while also partnering with a leading research institute to help improve farming practices. T... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
630 Companies, Investors Tell Trump: Continue Accelerating a Low-Carbon Economy
630 Companies, Investors Tell Trump: Continue Accelerating a Low-Carbon Economy
Published on January 10, 2017
About a 5 minute read

More than 530 companies and 100 investors – from iconic Fortune 500 firms to small family-owned businesses – are calling on the Trump administration and the new Congress to continue to support policies to accelerate a low-carbon future that will ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
6 Startups Revolutionizing Ag, Waste Named Finalists for African Entrepreneurship Award
6 Startups Revolutionizing Ag, Waste Named Finalists for African Entrepreneurship Award
Published on January 10, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Six African SMEs have been nominated as finalists for the African Finance & Investment Forum (AFIF) Entrepreneurship Award 2017, supported by the Rabobank Foundation. Out of the 51 projects from around the continent and following a few rounds of ... View More

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Investors Continue to Push for Sustainability Data
Investors Continue to Push for Sustainability Data
Published on January 9, 2017
About a 4 minute read

The incoming administration has suggested it will take a sharp turn away from President Obama’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, causing uncertainty regarding the factors that have made energy strategy a top priority among businesses in ... View More

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New Metrics
ESG Ratings – Quo Vadis?
ESG Ratings – Quo Vadis?
Published on December 31, 2016
About a 6 minute read

The ESG ratings industry is in full transition. Driven by demand from institutional investors and the awakening of the retail investment market, asset managers increasingly consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues an integral part o... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
Duke Energy Directs $1.4M Toward Wildlife Habitat, Land Conservation
Duke Energy Directs $1.4M Toward Wildlife Habitat, Land Conservation
Published on December 30, 2016
About a 4 minute read

This week, Duke Energy Carolinas announced that it will invest nearly $1.4 million to help protect wildlife habitat and land conservation efforts in South Carolina into the foreseeable future. The Oconee County Conservation Bank will benefit from $61... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
New 'Clean' Line of Campbell’s Soups Aims to Encourage Small, Healthy Daily Choices
New 'Clean' Line of Campbell’s Soups Aims to Encourage Small, Healthy Daily Choices
Published on December 22, 2016
About a 3 minute read

In a bid to reposition itself as a producer of convenient natural products, Campbell Soup Company is set to launch Well Yes!, a pivotal “clean” canned soup line, with a corresponding campaign that encourages consumers to make small, healthy daily... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Carbon Trust, World Bank Team Up to Combat Climate Change, One SME at a Time
Carbon Trust, World Bank Team Up to Combat Climate Change, One SME at a Time
Published on December 22, 2016
About a 3 minute read

Earlier this year, the World Bank announced a fundamental shift in its role of alleviating global poverty, by refocusing its financing efforts towards tackling climate change through the lens of SMEs. Last month, the group launched a new Climate Busi... View More

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Community Updates
HSBC To Launch New Sustainable Finance Unit
HSBC To Launch New Sustainable Finance Unit
Published on December 19, 2016
About a 2 minute read

UK banking giant HSBC has announced plans to form a new dedicated sustainable finance unit in response to rising client interest in the sector. The new unit, which will sit within the bank’s global banking and markets division, aims to act as a cen... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
When the Board Is on Board: Steering the Organization Towards Sustainability Leadership
When the Board Is on Board: Steering the Organization Towards Sustainability Leadership
Published on December 17, 2016
About a 3 minute read

Boards are the last great sustainability frontier. They set the sustainability tone at the top, which then cascades throughout the company. It is essential for boards of directors to be engaged in the sustainability agenda. They define the long-term ... View More

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