We’ve compiled a quick sustainability round-up of the top news, features, and interviews from our website, covering the highlights of week 12 of 2023.
1. Now or never: What the latest IPCC report should mean for businesses
A group of leading scientists have delivered a “final warning” on the climate crisis, as rising greenhouse gas emissions push the world to the brink of irrevocable damage that only swift and drastic action can avert. But among all the stark lessons…
2. FCA calls out sustainability benchmarks as it ramps up fight against greenwashing
The UK’s financial watchdog has warned administrators of creating overly vague sustainability targets, after finding that most of these benchmarks are of poor quality and could lead to ‘greenwashing.’
3. Avoidance vs. offset: Navigating the debate on effective strategies for decarbonisation
The discussion surrounding carbon offsetting has been ongoing for quite some time. In this article, we aim to clarify the significance of both carbon avoidance and offsetting and how they contribute to the battle against climate change…
4. The next wave of cleantech depends on reducing talent risk
Businesses ramping up to meet their 2030 net-zero goals require the immediate deployment of strategies in order to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a clean energy economy..
5. SFDR: What it is and what it means for the financial markets
As the number of ESG indexes rises to unprecedented levels, it becomes imperative for regulatory frameworks to ensure that market players are held responsible for the quality of their products. This is where the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) comes into play…
