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.
In recent years, the appetite for tracking and prioritizing ESG factors in commercial property has dramatically expanded. International acceptance of climate change and the material risks associated with it has driven up investment in green buildings and clean energy infrastructure, writes Thom Wilkinson, a Partner in Bishop & Sewell’s Property and Environmental Law team.
ESG and good Governance have become essential tools for sustainable value growth. But Governance in particular has proven elusive to measure. That’s a challenge because good governance is the foundation for competitive success, value growth, environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
The latest ‘MSCI 2022 ESG Trends to Watch’ report shows us that the topic of food security is of the utmost importance and calls for attention from companies to reduce antibiotics usage in the future, especially in agriculture.
Heatwaves have meanwhile enveloped Europe and the US this year, with Southern Europe hit by wildfires as temperatures pushed above 40 Celsius. The US has reported deaths from the punishing weather. Global crop yields are being hurt, while biodiversity is under siege. The cause? Scientists have determined it to be climate change.
The ESG Awards showcase the best ESG performance in line with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Why Enter? An important part of ESG is communicating your success to your stakeholders. These awards will create a competitive and transparent forum for companies to compare and celebrate their ESG improvement and performance against their peers. The ESG Awards Timeline: Early Deadline: Friday 16th September Final Deadline: Friday 7th October Shortlist Announcement: Wednesday 26th October Virtual Awards Ceremony: Wednesday 9th November View Categories View Judges Download Entry Kit
