Editor, Author at ESG Foundation

The environmental impact of electric vehicles is a complex and nuanced issue

The rise of electric vehicles has been hailed as a significant step towards a greener and more sustainable future. Proponents argue that EVs can reduce the carbon footprint of transportation, mitigate air pollution, and combat climate change. However, these claims are not without their challenges and controversies.

EditorSeptember 20, 2023

Scrivener Tibbatts

The Top 12 Most Impactful ESG Actions You Could Take to Improve Your Owner Managed Business

In today's business landscape, sustainability and responsible practices are no longer mere buzzwords. Customers, investors, and even employees expect businesses to prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. Embracing ESG initiatives not only helps the planet and society but also brings several benefits to your small business. If you’ve not thought about it yet, here are twelve of the most impactful ESG actions that you can take to enhance your business while making a positive impact, writes Clive Scrivener, Founder & Partner at Wimbledon based Chartered Surveyors Scrivener Tibbatts.

EditorJuly 21, 2023

The ESG Foundation

Do you want a career in ESG?

Sustainable Advantage one of the ESG Foundation’s corporate supporters has created two new full time roles for Sustainability Administrators whose role will be to support their ESG consultants advising their clients how to meet their environmental, social impact and corporate governance obligations.

EditorJuly 14, 2023

By Temiloluwa Lawal Research Volunteer at The ESG Foundation

The Power of ESG: How Sustainable Strategies are Reshaping the Corporate Landscape

In the realm of sustainability, whispers of doubt and skepticism linger. However, the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) movement continues to unfold as an unstoppable force, propelled by the convergence of impact investors and transformative regulations. So significant is the impact that nothing short of 49,000 European companies will be legally required to report on a wide range of sustainability issues from 2024 in line with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

EditorJune 14, 2023

International Labour Organisation

The gender gap in employment: What’s holding women back?

Around the world, finding a job is much tougher for women than it is for men. When women are employed, they tend to work in low-quality jobs in vulnerable conditions, and there is little improvement forecast in the near future. Explore this InfoStory to get the data behind the trends and learn more about the different barriers holding women back from decent work.

EditorMay 9, 2023