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Transitions/Human Rights

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

Sandy Jayaraj
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Diversity target setting: solution or distraction?

Understanding the most effective way to embed a DEI culture within a firm can enhance performance. However, is narrow target setting, particularly centred on diversity, a help or hindrance?

Steven Bowen
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All swans are black in the dark

In a recent LinkedIn post, Andreas Posavac, Global Head of ESG, Corporate Governance and M&A Advisory at S&P Global Market Intelligence discussed a multi-year research study by The Generation Foundation and 2° Investing Initiative called "All swans are black in the dark." The study

Sandy Jayaraj
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When optimisation can be sub-optimal

"It's a system optimized to work fantastically, when everything's working fantastically." Coco Krumme, "Optimal Illusions: The false promise of optimization" Technology consultant Dr Jeffrey Funk highlighted a really interesting book by the applied mathematician Coco Krumme. An argument that Dr Funk often

Steven Bowen
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The transitions will be harder and easier than we think.

There is a tendency to gloss over some of the challenges in delivering the sustainability transitions, to simplify what it is we need to do.  And as a result our sustainability plans and proposals can jar with the people who actually have to deliver the change on the ground. This

Sandy Jayaraj
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Staying above water: a systemic response to rising flood risk

This is the title of a recently published report from Marsh McLennan. It highlights the alarming rate at which flood risk is growing globally, estimating that currently 18% of the global population is exposed. Even limiting post-industrial average global temperature rises to 2oC could double that percentage. The key message

Sandy Jayaraj
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Reputation and recruitment

The reputation of your business is almost certainly having an impact on your most important long term asset, the ability to recruit the best people. Not just entry level graduates, but all through the organisation. This might not generate the same headlines as the short term share price impact, but

Sandy Jayaraj
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ESG funds are ubiquitous in Europe - job done?

According to an article in the Financial Advisor Magazine, asset managers trying to sell funds in Europe are finding it “increasingly difficult” to do so unless their products are registered as ESG positive - quoting a study by analysts at Goldman Sachs. At one level this should be a cause

Steven Bowen / Rob Karpati
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How we can 'fix' artisanal mining

Artisanal mining is a key sustainability challenge. But it's importance goes beyond this. The solutions found can also help sustainability professionals as they look to address the wider financial issues faced by mining companies.

Steven Bowen
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Human rights is not just a values issue

It is increasingly understood that human rights is no longer just a values and ethics question. It's also now very much an investing issue, one that can have a very direct impact on a company's long term value creation.

Steven Bowen
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Coping better with extreme events

Sustainability is not just about mitigation (actions that reduce future risks). In some cases the challenge is much more immediate, we also need to invest in adaption. Helping us to cope with events that are happening now.

Sandy Jayaraj
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Only as strong as the weakest link in the supply chain

A company’s supply chain is inexorably connected to its successes and its failures. It can have material impact on value.

Steven Bowen
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Supply chains come under even more scrutiny

As public opinion leads, legislation follows, at least in Europe. The most recent legislative move is on deforestation, but it's just one of a wave of new laws and regulations. And behind legislation comes litigation.

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