Tag: Sustainability & Profitability Podcast
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Country Sustainability Ranking
Country Sustainability Ranking The Country Sustainability Ranking is a method of evaluating and comparing the sustainability performance of different countries based on a range of environmental, social, and economic factors. These rankings aim to provide insights into how well countries are addressing sustainability challenges and progressing towards more sustainable development pathways. Although different methodologies are…
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Corruption
Corruption Corruption refers to the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It involves dishonest or unethical conduct by individuals or organizations in positions of authority, often for personal or financial benefit. Corruption undermines the principles of fairness, integrity, and transparency, and it can have severe economic, social, and environmental consequences. In the context of…
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Corporate Sustainability Reporting
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Corporate Sustainability Reporting is a form of non-financial reporting that enables companies to communicate their progress towards sustainability goals across ESG parameters. It involves disclosing both positive and negative impacts of their actions, as well as risks and opportunities related to sustainability. The primary objective is to drive concrete actions and set…
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Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Corporate governance encompasses the framework and practices governing how companies are managed and the purposes they serve. It delineates an organization’s power structure, accountability mechanisms, and decision-making processes. Essentially, it comprises a set of tools enabling management and the board to operate an organization efficiently and effectively. Key components of corporate governance include…
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Corporate Controversies
Corporate Controversies Corporate controversies refer to instances where a company becomes embroiled in public disputes, criticisms, or scandals related to its actions, decisions, or practices. These controversies often arise from perceived unethical, illegal, or socially irresponsible behavior by the company, its executives, or its employees. They can encompass a wide range of issues, including environmental…
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COP28
COP28 The COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 13, 2023, was the largest of its kind. Some 85,000 participants, including over 150 heads of state and government, were among the representatives of national delegations, civil society, business, indigenous peoples, youth, philanthropy and international organizations…
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Common Concern of Humankind
Common Concern of Humankind The Common Concern of Humankind (CCH) concept provides a framework for approaching global problems. Issues of common concern are those that inevitably transcend the boundaries of a single state and require collective action in response. The CCH model is particularly suited to environmental problems, which do not respect national boundaries. Addressing…
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Climate Transition Benchmarks
Climate Transition Benchmarks A climate benchmark is defined as an investment benchmark that incorporates specific objectives related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and the transition to a low-carbon economy — based on the scientific evidence of the IPCC — through the selection and weighting of underlying constituents. These benchmarks are intended to serve as…
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Climate Funds
Climate Funds Dedicated to addressing challenges associated with climate change, climate funds represent financial resources designed specifically for projects, initiatives, and activities that contribute to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. These funds play a pivotal role in mobilizing resources to combat the impacts of climate change, steering us towards a more sustainable and low-carbon…