ESG Due Diligence Rising in Priority ESG due diligence is becoming a critical priority for Australian dealmakers, mirroring global trends. According to KPMG’s ESG due diligence study, 71% of investors...
In-Depth Analysis: ASIFMA’s ISSB Standards Report ASIFMA Asset Management Group (AAMG) has unveiled a comprehensive report on the adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards across Asia. This first-of-its-kind...
Dutch companies show strong confidence in CSRD readiness. According to PwC’s Global CSRD Survey 2024, 79% of Dutch businesses expect to comply with the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)...
Growing the share of alternative proteins to half the global protein market could cut agricultural emissions by almost a third by 2050, reducing CO2 by 5 gigatons annually. This impact...
Investors in the UK are prioritizing sustainability and ESG considerations more than ever in their investment processes, according to KPMG’s 2024 Global ESG Due Diligence Report. This shift has significantly...
The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) sixth Climate Survey reveals that Europeans over the age of 30 have a significantly better understanding of climate change compared to their younger counterparts. This...
As companies worldwide strive to meet sustainability goals, the urgency to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes is paramount. New environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements, including the EU’s Corporate...
Financial firms are accelerating their journey towards net-zero by enhancing governance, increasing staffing, and innovating products. Deloitte’s survey reveals that over half of financial firms have added headcount or created...
A new report by Oliver Wyman, in collaboration with the City of London Corporation and the UK Carbon Markets Forum, projects the global carbon dioxide removal (CDR) market could reach...
Key Impact Points: Deloitte’s latest report, in collaboration with Workplace Intelligence, highlights increasing demands on CEOs to prioritize human sustainability. This concept involves creating value for employees, enhancing their health,...
Key Impact Points: Staying within 1.5°C remains a key business goal, according to CDP data showing a nearly 50% increase in companies with 1.5°C-aligned climate transition plans. Sherry Madera, CEO...
Key Points: A majority of U.S. voters support key climate policies, according to recent research by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the Center for Climate Change Communication...
Latest research from KPMG reveals that almost one third (29%) of companies feel ready to have their ESG data independently assured, up only a fraction from nine months ago, despite...
Almost two-thirds (63%) of companies say they are very or extremely confident that they will be ready to report under the EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), according to...
Key Impact Points: The KPMG 2023 CEO Outlook highlights the growing importance of sustainability in business. More than two-thirds of global CEOs have fully integrated ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)...
A recent study conducted by Eunomia Research and Consulting and Reloop has revealed a significant discrepancy in Spain’s reported versus actual collection rates for plastic beverage bottles up to three...
The US and Europe are expected to see slowing electric vehicle (EV) demand and sales in the near-term while China is set to experience steady growth, according to the latest...
More Than 75% of U.S. Companies Cite Climate Change as a Material Risk, According to Diligent New research reveals a record number of companies are identifying climate change as a...
The 2024 State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report finds that around 7–9 billion tonnes of CO2 per year will need to be removed by mid-century from the atmosphere if the...