ESG and sustainability initiatives have been part of strategic business conversations for over a decade, but the last few years have seen a rapid increase in importance and attention. As sustainability weaves its way into the work across many different functions, most organizations still have relatively small dedicated teams. In response to growing external pressures,...
Steel and Iron Ore’s decarbonization roadmap in a 2050 net-zero scenario Iron and Steelmaking – Transformation for Sustainability towards a Greener Future Decarbonize steel and Ferroalloys while producing sustainable aviation fuels and chemicals Unlocking green steel - how the EU can reinvigorate, decarbonize and futureproof the steel industry How the increasing market demand for greener...
"Rebuilding Trust" The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability. This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs,...
People, societies and companies face the reality of a world in transformation. In addition to the seemingly endless supply of shocks, with the tragic violence in the Middle East being the most recent, deep structural shifts are clearly afoot from geoeconomics to climate change to artificial intelligence. Given this level of uncertainty and the high...
Join GRESB's Asset Impact team online for a 30-minute primer to learn about "The Role of Asset-Based Data in Climate Action". We'll cover what asset-based data is and how banks, asset owners, asset managers, and other organizations are using it to understand financed emissions and set net zero objectives. Specifically, we'll look at how organizations can: Monitor their...
Welcome to Speeki Academy: immersive online training sessions designed to equip professionals with essential skills in the realms of ESG and sustainability, corporate due diligence, whistleblowing and more. Our curriculum comprises live online courses, divided into six categories, ensuring you receive a well-rounded education in these areas of corporate responsibility. Save my seat
This year’s theme for the Girls in ICT day celebrations is “Leadership“, to underscore the critical need for strong female role models in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Although women now fill 40% of high-skill occupations globally, their participation in ICT-related fields continues to be low. Women are nearly absent from software development,...
The benefits of a well-crafted ESG strategy In today's dynamic business landscape, integrating ESG considerations is essential for organisations aiming to thrive and remain competitive. A well-crafted ESG strategy not only drives responsible business practices but also establishes trust, attracts investors, fosters resilience, and contributes to a more sustainable and equitable future. Explore the essential...
To invest in people, prioritize education The year 2023 marks the mid-point since the UN adopted the 2030 Agenda for people, planet and prosperity, with a set of 17 interlocked goals that will come up for review at the SDG Summit in September on the theme of investing in people. Building on the global momentum generated by the UN Transforming...
Clean energy: for all… Energy lies at the core of a double challenge: leaving no one behind and protecting the Planet. And clean energy is crucial to its solution. In a world grappling with climate change, clean energy plays a vital role in reducing emissions, and can also benefit communities lacking access to reliable power...
Uniting for peace World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February, since the General Assembly designation in 2010. The General Assembly pointed out that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace and established World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote...
Life interlaced: wetlands and people Wetlands are ecosystems where water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and marine and coastal ecosystems such as all lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps and marshes, wet grasslands, peatlands, oases, estuaries, deltas and...
Human fraternity for peace and cooperation We need — perhaps more than ever before — to recognize the valuable contribution of people of all religions, or beliefs, to humanity and the contribution that dialogue among all religious groups can make towards an improved awareness and understanding of the common values shared by all humankind. We...