"A landscape analysis of the mainstream capital market ecosystem and the views and practices of its key stakeholders around the issue of long-term value creation and ESG.
A refresh of the original report published in 2015, with a new capital market stakeholder group added for analysis (Index Providers)."
"The EU Non-Financial Directive of 2014 has a great potential for stimulating change towards the much needed corporate sustainability, with its unprecedented inclusion of broader sustainability issues, which are not limited to the legal entity of the company, and of the key mechanism of due diligence. However, for sustainability reporting to be meaningful, it has to be comprehensive, relevant and reliable. One of the reasons that sustainability reporting has tended to be neither is the chasm between the perceived role and duty of the corporate board, on the one hand, and the reporting requirements, on the other..."
"We have identified seven areas of change that, from the perspective of early 2019, look likely to play a major role in shaping the 2020s. We have chosen these trends based on experience working on the frontier of change for the past year, drawing on research, interviews, contributions to the Futures Centre, our global futures platform, and system-changing projects across the world. For each one, we look at what’s happening now and ask where it might lead in the future. We also ask where we’re beginning to see a deeper shift: in patterns of behaviour, structures or mindsets – either towards or away from sustainability."
"We have identified seven areas of change that, from the perspective of early 2019, look likely to play a major role in shaping the 2020s. We have chosen these trends based on experience working on the frontier of change for the past year, drawing on research, interviews, contributions to the Futures Centre, our global futures platform, and system-changing projects across the world. For each one, we look at what’s happening now and ask where it might lead in the future. We also ask where we’re beginning to see a deeper shift: in patterns of behaviour, structures or mindsets – either towards or away from sustainability."
This study was led by the Governance & Accountability Institute in New York. The team examined the Global Reporting Initiative’s GRI G4 framework consisting of 1,387 Sustainability / ESG Reports that were published from March 2016 through March 2017.
A special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), "on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty".
A special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), "on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty".
H&M announces two sustainable news: The launch of a new concept – H&M Take Care – consisting of products, guidance and services that will help customers refresh, repair and remake garments, shoes and accessories.
This World Economic Forum report covers the cutting-edge innovations that are transforming the construction industry. Furthermore, the report presents three scenarios including building in a virtual world, factories run the world and a green reboot.
This white paper by WEF, "highlights the critical role of good policies, funding mechanisms and alliances to increase investments and enable the energy innovation ecosystem to prosper, as well as proposing new 'bold ideas' "
Ceres & KKS Advisors conducted research on Forbes 500 companies finding a relationship between strong systems such as incentives for top executives, and formal mandates within the board and positive sustainability outcomes.
The UFEA in collaboration with WWF and with support from the EU Commission and UNFCCC presents 25 examples how stakeholders in the sports sector in Europe have contributed to sustainability measures and how stakeholders at all levels can help tackle climate change.
S-HUB was launched in March 2017, this year we focused on understanding sustainability in Norway, building the community and sharing knowledge. Our report encompasses what we accomplished during our first year, and what we are looking forward to throughout 2018.
Conducted by SB-Insight, the Sustainable Brand Index is the Nordics' largest brand study on sustainability. This year's winner for the most sustainable company in Norway is NSB.
A groundbreaking report mapping out the circular economy and circular economic innovations of Norway's 50 largest companies using the 'Ten Types of Innovation' framework developed by Monitor Deloitte.
An overview of the research conducted by the Independent Research in Responsible Investment, of what successful employee engagement in sustainability looks like. A summary of the 2017 report in video format is also included.
EY and Sustainable Brands conducted a survey in 2016 of 420 members of the Sustainable Brands community, to determine the "why" behind purpose driven companies. This report explains the key insights and challenges that purpose-led brands encounter.
This publication evaluates 60 countries corporate sustainability reporting trends over the past 25 years, and can be used as a tool for better articulating your company's reporting practices.
In this article, Yale Science Communications with Impact Network director, Paul Lussier discusses how people across society can talk about and work together on the issue of climate change, despit the stance the government takes.
For four years in a row DNV GL, the United Nations Global Compact and Sustainia have released the Global Opportunity Report, which turns some of the world’s biggest challenges into sustainable business opportunities. They have identified markets that tackle a multitude of risks, from water-efficient agriculture and the wonders of drip irrigation and drone technology to the challenge of putting more food on our tables worldwide, to intelligent cyber security and the ability of advanced artificial intelligence to keep us safe online.
Each year the Global Risks Report works with experts and decision-makers across the world to identify and analyze the most pressing risks that we face. As the pace of change accelerates, and as risk interconnections deepen, this year’s report highlights the growing strain we are placing on many of the global systems we rely on.
The report looks at 10 key trends and dozens of metrics assessing how, and how much, companies are moving the needle on the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. The report is produced in partnership with Trucost, part of S&P Global, a world leader in helping companies, investors, governments, academics and thought leaders to understand the economic consequences of natural capital dependency.
The 1st edition of the Sustainability ROI Workbook was launched in May, and its 2nd edition was released in September. The 3rd edition of the Sustainability ROI Workbook ― SRW 3.0, keeps getting better, thanks to suggestions and feedback from users and from participants in workshops and presentations.
This publication provides a comprehensive overview of how European countries have transposed the EU Directive for non-financial information and diversity disclosure.
The annual A List names the world's businesses leading on environmental performance. This year, 160 corporates was recognised as the pioneers acting on climate change, water security and deforestation, and building our new sustainable economy that works for both people and planet.
KPMG’s Survey of Corporate Responsibility Reporting has been monitoring developments in the field of CR and sustainability reporting since 1993. For this 10th edition, KPMG member firm professionals analyzed the annual financial reports, corporate responsibility reports, and websites of 4,900 companies in 49 countries, making it our most extensive survey ever.
On 21 September, GRI and the UN Global Compact launched the first outcome publication of their groundbreaking Action Platform for Business Reporting on the SDGs. The publication demystifies the esoteric world of sustainability disclosures for companies seeking to report their impact on the SDGs.
This online report tracks 18 indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals and includes breakthrough data projections to forecast future scenarios. The report also tell the stories behind the data with first-person accounts from leaders around the world who are working to save lives and give everyone an opportunity to reach their full potential.
In this book, aimed at Norwegian trade, experts and researchers writes about the status on innovation in trade, how new business models can take shape and become implemented in a digital and sustainable future.
Guide to Buying Responsibly Initiativ for Etisk Handel (IEH) in collaboration with Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI)
A free new guide for companies on responsible purchasing practices has been produced by the Joint Ethical Trading Initiatives of Denmark, Norway and the UK (Joint ETIs).
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