Sustainable Advantage is uniquely placed to advise companies on their ESG journey, helping them embrace ESG for strategic advantage. Our client base ranges from large single site organisations to billion pound multi-national organisations operating globally. Our expertise spans the whole of ESG and our clients operate in every sector.
Another COP has come to a close, and in a year of geopolitical turmoil and the world experiencing record breaking temperatures, bringing nation states together at COP28 was deemed of vital importance. There had been much scepticism about this year’s conference, most notably because of the host nation being an oil producing state. The choice of COP28’s president was also an unusual one, Sultan al-Jaber being the Chief Executive of the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which allegedly has the biggest net-zero busting expansion plan in the world. However, some argued that being an oil company Chief Executive…
Historically, investors considered companies’ ESG credentials when deciding whether or not to invest in the business. However, a company’s ESG profile has become of interest outside the investment community over recent years. The workforce, regulators and customers of companies now tend to scrutinise their ESG standing as a way of measuring the business’s culture and commitment to ethical and sustainable values. A company’s ESG performance can therefore have a significant affect on its reputation, productivity and ability to attract and retain talent. What are the main ESG matters for employers and HR? Employment lawyers and HR professionals are most likely…
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
