The growing number of funds, tools, mechanisms and markets helping organizations, investors and the public put their money where their mouth is to drive sustainable change
Three recent surveys of CFOs and execs across a range of industries and geographies show the majority understand the business case for sustainability and climate action, and are unswayed by the US administration’s renunciation of such initiatives. ... View More
If the least these numbers do is encourage big brands to invest more in their social and environmental initiatives — or give consumers a new nonprofit to support — we’ll consider that a score. ... View More
Like medieval merchants clinging to flat-earth maps, today's businesses risk purgatory in a climate-changing world by misusing scenario analysis. Here are seven common mistakes that undermine climate scenario analysis, leading to poor strategic decis... View More
Having the systems in place to respond to and (in some cases) capitalize on climate change impacts will ultimately determine which businesses succeed and which fail. ... View More
The smarmy CEO is the latest celebrity character to fuel Make My Money Matter’s campaign to raise awareness of the impacts of our retirement funds. In the spot, he tells viewers how he's benefiting from their hard-earned funds: 'The business of def... View More
Companies investing in adaptation, decarbonization & resilience are seeing up to $19 in avoided losses for every dollar spent; businesses that fail to adapt to climate risks could lose up to 7% of annual earnings by 2035. In layman’s terms: You... View More
Investors filed a record number of shareholder resolutions relating to biodiversity in 2024, but none passed — because asset managers aren’t seeing the forest for the trees. ... View More
The Climate Justice Standard ensures nature-based solutions and market-based mechanisms can effectively protect human rights while fighting climate change. ... View More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The rapid growth of the voluntary carbon market has resulted in a mismatch between supply of and demand for quality carbon credits. ... View More
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
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
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