COP28 driving demand for disruptive solutions
In this weekly roundup, we see how the negotiations taking place at COP28 are driving demand for disruptive technologies.
ESG
Beyond compliance: data-driven strategies transforming ESG initiatives and business bottom lines
Organizations shouldn’t solely view ESG initiatives through the lens of compliance, writes Rajan Sethuraman, chief executive of LatentView Analytics, arguing that ESG improvements directly impact the bottom line and can be a key driver of financial success.
Lawyers are unprepared for ESG demands, survey finds
Most law firms are not prepared to deliver on the rising expectations in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) area, Wolters Kluwer (AMS:WKL) found in a survey.
xUnlocked raises £5m Series A for sustainability and ESG training
BPP Education Group, a global leader in professional and vocational education announces £5 million investment and partnership with UK education technology business xUnlocked, operators of Sustainability Unlocked.
Support for sustainable finance grows, as CDP aligns with EU ESRS
Governments are continuing to drive both investment and demands for credibility in the marketplace.
Why rigor of ESG data is becoming increasingly important for businesses
With organisations clamping down on their ESG efforts, there is increasing scrutiny on the information businesses are disclosing due to the urgency of the climate crisis and the frequently changing regulatory landscape. Tom Lawton, associate director at Longevity Partners, dissects why data is playing an imperative role.
Weather to affect sustainability strategies as ESG spend to increase
Honeywell’s (NASDAQ: HON) latest Environmental Sustainability Quarterly Index has warned that weather-related disasters are likely to have a material impact on sustainability initiatives. Despite that, a growing number of organisations globally are boosting annual sustainability investments by at least 50%, and are optimistic about achieving short- and long-term objectives.
Data at the heart of ESG reporting: the benefits to the energy sector
The energy sector increasingly leverages data capture and analysis to inform and measure progress on the transition and to enhance ESG reporting capabilities, writes Massimo Valsania, VP engineering at services company EthosEnergy.
Climate tech attracts $651m in MENA as UK hit by carbon cost fall
This week's investment roundup looks at the rise of climate tech investment in the Middle East and North Africa, how central governments are supporting sustainability projects and the latest guides to responsible investing.
New ESG tool to plug $5.7trn emerging markets investment gap
Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has released its "Inclusive ESG Tool" and accompanying "Inclusive ESG Score" to help emerging market companies and global investors unlock investment.