Transitions/Human Rights
All about the wider issues that come out of the sustainability transitions including human rights
Companies must evolve or die
"nearly 40% of CEOs think their company will no longer be economically viable a decade from now, if it continues on its current path"
Language, Timothy!
Our choice of language can have important implications for how we think, react and problem solve. This crosses all disciplines from science, sociology, law, and pointedly, sustainability.
No butts as tobacco companies clean up in Spain
Single-use items are tolerated less and less. Managing their waste is increasingly becoming part of the rules - cigarettes included.
The psychology of ESG and sustainability investing
While the need for different ways of thinking and investing in order to safeguard our climate, nature & societies is evident, attempting to drive change while we are informed by the same states of mind that have been predominant in the past will lead to insufficient incremental advances
Climate risk data sought from US Insurers
The US Treasury is proposing requiring insurers to provide underwriting data, broken down by zip code, to help them understand risks of major disruptions in insurance coverage in different areas of the country driven by climate change.
Human Rights - it's not just a values issue
Human rights are not just a values issue. The legal framework is changing - impacting companies, their advisors, and their investors. Even more than before, we need to stay ahead of the curve on this.
The CSRD gets closer to implementation
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, the EU legislation that sets out environmental, social and governance reporting requirements for organisations, has passed its final legal hurdle.
Is cyber crime insurance feeding on itself?
Demand for cyber crime insurance is increasing, but so are the payouts. Is this fuelling yet more attacks?
Going all out and the risk of inadvertent greenwashing
Greenwashing is not always malevolent. As Boards shift their focus to include a broader range of shareholder interests, they need to be sure they understand what 'additionality' they are actually providing.
Double materiality - the 'on' and 'of' switch
There has been a shift in thinking from just considering the impacts 'of' the environment and society and how they impact a business to also considering the impact of the business 'on' the environment and society as a whole.
The risk of actual (and perceived) provenance issues
Provenance of products and raw materials is a key risk factor for any manufacturer. It is essential that companies have appropriate governance measures for their supply chains (and downstream distribution) and have action plans for dealing with disruption to supply and/or sales.
Agriculture and indirect migrant labour exploitation
Exploitation of migrant workers does not only take place in the global south, it's also an issue in Europe as well, especially in the agriculture industry.