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Transitions/Human Rights

All about the wider issues that come out of the sustainability transitions including human rights

Steven Bowen
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Defining what a sustainability linked bond is

Standards matter - vagueness in the definition of what makes a sustainability linked bond makes it tough for investors to be sure that they "do what it says on the tin".

Steven Bowen
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Building resilient hubs

In many places climate adaptation, rather than mitigation is needed. Not just protection against, but aid for recovery after extreme weather events.

Steven Bowen
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Trying to keep industry in Europe?

With sluggish growth, high energy costs and over regulation is their a risk that production moves out of Europe?

Sandy Jayaraj
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Transition as important as endgame for industrial revival

Industrial revival can sustain communities and provide infrastructure for new greener industrial processes and products. But how we get there is important.

Sandy Jayaraj
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Insurance industry creating impact and risk-adjusted returns

There are a number of ways in which insurance companies can have a positive impact - and make money at the same time.

Steven Bowen
Members Public

Mass tort and the Texas Two Step

Not illegal but isn't this just outsourcing liability?

Kristina Touzenis / Steven Bowen
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Moves to ban products made with forced labour

Avoiding human rights abuses in supply chains is increasingly important.

Steven Bowen
Members Public

What's ESG got to do with it?

It’s very important that companies provide meaningful and useful ESG data. The key words here are meaningful and useful.

Kristina Touzenis
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Are we doing enough about modern slavery?

The ILO and the IOM estimate there are 50 million people in situations of 'modern slavery'.

Kristina Touzenis / Steven Bowen
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Human rights law scope and impact is increasing

Torres Islanders’ have won a legal case involving climate damage and their right to enjoy culture and family life

Sandy Jayaraj
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Still low on philanthropic action

Whilst philanthropists and nonprofits are alarmed, there isn't enough action.

Sandy Jayaraj
Members Public

Energy, methane and orphaned wells

Abandoned and stranded fossil fuel assets need to be considered.

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