Does anyone really deliver Responsible Banking?
by Jack Large
“Banking for Humanity?” Chris Skinner’s rant shows how banks have far to go
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AIIB prices US$2.5bn debut global bond
by Ben Poole
The proceeds of the bond are set to target sustainable development
Walmart creates own supply chain for beef
by Graham Buck
The US supermarket group is working with cattle producers and processors to develop its own supply chain for Angus beef.
Are we sleepwalking into a global catastrophe?
by Jack Large
Climate change is happening: temperatures are rising and whole countries and regions could become uninhabitable
Engaging suppliers on sustainability works – and saves billions
by Bija Knowles
115 companies requested environmental data from 5,500 key suppliers – with huge emissions reductions and cost savings of $19.3 billion
The push towards green disclosures: How will you benefit?
by Bija Knowles
EU and global policy-makers are forging ahead with recommendations on climate-related disclosures – what are the financial benefits?
Two more corporates get behind TCFD climate initiative
by Bija Knowles
Two Japanese chemical firms have this month announced their support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
World’s top green businesses revealed in CDP A List
by Bija Knowles
CDP has published a list of over 140 corporates recognised as pioneers for action on climate change, water and deforestation
Eradicate human trafficking from your supply chain
by Bija Knowles
Tradeshift and FRDM launch anti-human trafficking app for supply chain, noting consumers, investors expect companies to act on this
EC steps up effort on green finance and climate disclosures
by Bija Knowles
The European Council has announced two proposals that aim to bring finance more in line with the objectives of the Paris agreement
10 shifts in treasury and payments in 2019 and beyond
by Bija Knowles
East & Partners predict ESG disclosures will be the norm, FX risk management is increasingly strategic and trade finance to go digital
US corporates brace for financial impact of climate change
by Bija Knowles
Firms are increasingly aware of the damaging effect climate change will have on them – not just financially but on reputation
Climate change will be key focus for regulators in 2019
by Bija Knowles
Extreme weather events in recent years have highlighted how financial risks associated with climate change can affect businesses
Global CEO concerns are shifting and their future focus is…
by Jack Large
More worried about geopolitics, climate change and security, less worried about growth, as sustainability becomes essential new focus
Businesses plan to make their supply chains more responsible
by Jack Large
HSBC survey shows that companies make supply chains more socially and environmentally responsible; Shell & Maersk set ambitious targets
Investors call for better EU corporate reporting rules
by Bija Knowles
Corporate reporting must deliver better climate change and environmental information to financial markets, say group of EU investors
Issuers must act now to address non-financial disclosure gap
by Bija Knowles
Non-financial disclosures are becoming increasingly essential to institutional investors' decision-making, according to a study by EY
Financial reporting should embed key sustainability data
by Bija Knowles
Business has made important progress in improving reporting on key environmental and social goals but much more needs to be done
11 ways you can personally combat climate change
by Jack Large
MarketWatch lists what you can do to help the planet: from solar panels to changing your diet
Why green bonds are an essential treasury tool
by Bija Knowles
A study shows that green bonds create long-term value for corporate issuers and also reduce their environmental footprint
How to create a responsible supply chain
by Jack Large
Automate and have a constant focus and understand what is happening in your supply chain
Reporting on sustainability factors just got easier
by Bija Knowles
The SASB has codified the first industry-specific sustainability accounting standards covering 77 industries
Corporate reporting bodies commit to aligned sustainability
by Bija Knowles
The group committed to more alignment of sustainability reporting frameworks and integration of non-financial and financial reporting
Future-proof your business with a sustainability programme
by Jack Large
Can the Terra approach to financial technology and investment change the way banks think about energy transition?