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September 27, 2024

Investors say they won’t sacrifice 1bp of return for firms to become more sustainable

Most shareholders also believe companies over-invest in social and environmental issues, finds academic survey
September 21, 2024

Demand for job candidates with green skills is 54% higher than others

LinkedIn warns that if talent pool doesn’t double, sustainability goals will be at risk
September 13, 2024

Survey of 2,000 businesses shows ‘no retreat from sustainability action’ 

Deloitte claims ‘executives see few trade-offs between business success and climate action’
September 9, 2024

Draghi takes aim at EU sustainability rules in key recommendations

Ex- Italian premier expresses concern about sector specific reporting standards and pressure on SMEs
August 28, 2024

Major study finds tax is single most effective decarbonisation policy lever

Potsdam Institute assessed 1,500 climate policies across the globe to see which led to the highest carbon reductions A major […]
July 5, 2024

What does the UK’s new government mean for net zero?

Labour has committed to stronger transition plan rules and a revival of the UK green taxonomy
June 3, 2024

Why companies must get to grips with the changing needs of their investors

Shareholders used to push firms to outperform peers, but the rise in passive investing means the focus is now on systemic risks
March 11, 2024

SBTi axes net zero commitments of 200+ companies

Sustainability heavyweights are among those to have their climate pledges 'removed' by initiative
January 11, 2024

Competitors drive carbon reductions at companies, finds study

Research establishes causal relationship between carbon intensity and competing firms.
November 16, 2023

Baine: execs ‘increasingly allergic’ to simplistic, overly-positive vision of sustainability 

Companies should work out their purpose and how much 'humanity will have to pay' for growth, the consulting giant suggests

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