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What ESG Backlash? Investors Staying the Course on Sustainability, Human Rights

Day three of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2024 saw investors unmoved by the backlash against ESG investment — instead, redoubling efforts to understand risks and opportunities through better data and deeper engagement with stakeholders... View More

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Charting a Clear Path Forward on Corporate Use of Carbon Credits

It may seem safer to sit on the sidelines, but this bias towards inaction is why we are failing to achieve our climate goals. We cannot let uncertainty prevent action where it counts most — reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere. ... View More

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Corporate Giants See $5T Benefit in Climate Action, Doubling Previous Estimates

The financial benefits of climate-related opportunities seen by the world’s largest companies have more than doubled in the past 5 years; they identify an average of over $3B each. ... View More

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First US Nature-Based Carbon Credit Auction Coming in 2025

The American Forest Foundation Carbon Auction will offer companies a transparent and streamlined way to secure high-quality carbon credits while supporting rural communities and family forest owners. ... View More

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If People Are Hungry, Their Pets Are, Too

A key solution for solving hunger at both ends of the leash lies in the collective action between organizational partnerships and community involvement. ... View More

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New ‘Climate Label’ Requires Companies to Invest in Climate Solutions

Talk is cheap: The first-of-its-kind certification requires internal carbon pricing and funding for GHG-reduction projects as criteria — aiming to accelerate corporate climate investment. ... View More

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24 Industry Leaders Now Back Pledge to Fund Social Innovation Worldwide

11 more companies have joined the Schwab Foundation’s Rise Ahead Pledge — an initiative to address the $1.125T funding need of the world’s 10M social innovators. ... View More

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Study: Decarbonization Efforts Bring Companies $200M in Annual Net Benefits

BCG and CO2 AI’s 4th Carbon Emissions Survey highlights the substantial rewards some companies are reaping from decarbonization — including significant financial gains, enhanced reputations and operational efficiencies. ... View More

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Balancing Risk and Impact in the Evolving Carbon Market

The rapid growth of the voluntary carbon market has resulted in a mismatch between supply of and demand for quality carbon credits. ... View More

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The Economic (& Environmental & Health) Case for Regenerative Farming & Food

Despite their benefits for soil and ecosystem health, regenerative practices are not going to make a positive dent in the food system long term unless there is a true economic case for farmers and others in the value chain. And there is. ... View More

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Report Gives Investors Practical Steps to Strengthen Nature Conservation Portfolios

ShareAction’s report highlights the critical role investors play in helping reverse biodiversity loss, and highlights specific approaches needed when investing in or near areas that have been protected by governments due to their rich biodiversity.... View More

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US Invests $2.2B Into Grid Upgrades for Climate Resilience

Projects will add nearly 13 GW of energy capacity to support more manufacturing, data centers and renewable power; catalyze nearly $10B in public-private investments and create thousands of jobs. ... View More

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Report: Investors Must Shift Priorities to Effectively Tackle Plastic Pollution

The Circulate Initiative’s latest Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker reveals investment amounts not only fall short of financing needs across the plastic lifecycle, too many are focused on reactive — vs proactive — solutions. ... View More

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Arbor Day Impact Fund: A New Engine for Innovation in the Climate Fight

By fostering connections between startups and established environmental leaders, we can further amplify the effectiveness of each innovation and create waves of impact. ... View More

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US’ Outdated Composting Infrastructure Offers Golden Investment Opportunity

New report from the Composting Consortium provides landscape analysis of existing compost infrastructure, markets and business models; and blended-finance opportunities to scale organics circularity. ... View More

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Companies Mitigating Climate Change Reduce Their Cost of Capital

New research shows that when companies disclose their environmental impact — and take meaningful action to mitigate it — they earn investor trust. ... View More

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From Funding to Action: Empowering Farmers Through RCPP

The USDA's $1.5B investment in the RCPP will advance climate-smart agriculture in the US while expanding the number, reach and variety of conservation programs. Realizing the full potential of this funding requires intentional action and collaboratio... View More

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Efforts to Scale Regenerative Ag Bearing Fruit Around the World

This week in regenerative-ag news, Heineken, innocent Drinks and Rainforest Alliance all revealed progress in scaling practices that increase resilience in food and beverage supply chains around the world. ... View More

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Big Lessons for Sustainable Finance from Financial Economic Crime

The two fields may seem wildly different; however, when it comes to conducting client due diligence and collecting data, there are clear lessons sustainable finance professionals can learn from their counterparts in financial economic crime. ... View More

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Education, Business, Community Initiatives Elevating Young Changemakers

Two rich panel discussions at SB Brand-Led Culture Change featured insights from organizations across the business landscape on how to maximize impact and opportunities for the next generation of diverse, young talent. ... View More

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