Sustainability
What do the new ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards Mean for Business?
After nearly two years of collaboration, extensive market research, public consultations, support from business leaders and draft revisions, IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published two global sustainability disclosure standards on Monday, June 26 – one focused on general...
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The Role of Business in Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals
This post was co-authored by Kindred – The Membership for Socially Responsible Leaders. This year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) spotlighted the need for cross-sector collaboration to get back on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The disruptive...
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Protecting Maritime Workers
Among the many lessons learned from the past year, one that deserves more attention is the fragility of the global supply chain and the importance of those working to support it. From 2020 to today we have seen the availability...
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The G7 Summit, Explained
The G7 (Group of 7) is comprised of many of the world’s biggest economic powers. The leaders of these nations have convened for the G7 Summit annually since the 1970s. The members include the UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Germany, France...
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From Impact to Chief Impact Officer
Prince Harry made headlines when he decided to join BetterUp Inc., a growing coaching and mental health firm, as the firm’s first Chief Impact Officer. While this C-suite role isn’t new by any means, it is innovative in the private...
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Powering Up The Green Economy- President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate: Key Takeaways For The Private Sector
Handshake has prepared this analysis of last week's White House climate summit, which marked a step change from previous administrations—and a clear path through the COP summit later this year, towards new regulation, investment and even legislation.
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Resiliency In The Wake Of Covid-19 Through Corporate Sustainability
Adobe has used its creative technology for sustainable solutions to lead on climate. Corporate commitments and efforts can help keep sustainability on the agenda.
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Speaking Softly and Carrying a Big Green Stick: Yellen, Treasury & The Power of Soft Diplomacy
As Janet Yellen is expected to pass confirmation as the next Treasury secretary, her plans for climate change represent a new approach for an inter-governmental solution to address climate change. Her support for a carbon tax has been well documented...
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A Reminder of Global Cooperation: The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, in 2021
As we look to build back better in the wake of the pandemic, there could be no better time to rebuild trust and reassess priorities together.
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How the Private-Sector is Solving the Climate Crisis
2020 has been a challenging year for all, but it has also led to many important milestones for the private sector. As we begin the so-called Decade of Action to achieve the UN’s sustainable development goals, the private sector is stepping up...
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Empowering Consumers Through Carbon Labeling
Recent studies have shown that across all generations, consumers expect retailers and brands to become more sustainable. Many consumers, especially those who are considered Gen Z and Millennials are even willing to spend more money on a product they believe is sustainable. But it...
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Breaking Down the Shifting Landscape of ESG
The way most companies discuss this new realm is under the framework of ESG. ESG has become the recognizable buzz acronym for social impact in the business world.
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