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Shaping the leaders of tomorrow 🌍 Our Chief Sustainability Officer Amy King was recently invited to attend the Today’s Leaders Conference at Victoria College, Jersey. Amy was invited to facilitate a table of students exploring the challenges and requirements of leadership in the modern world. In her own words: “It was a great opportunity to connect with the next generation as they prepare to take on the responsibilities and complexities of leading in today’s ever-changing landscape.” A big thank you to the organisers of Today’s Leaders Conference at Victoria College for hosting the event. Looking forward to seeing how these emerging leaders make their mark! . . . #sustainability #leadership #leaders #cso #sustainablebusiness #university

From climate finance targets of COP29 Baku to IFRS' new guide for sustainability risks and opportunities and more - our final Creating +Change edition of this year covers it all. Read the latest Creating +Change newsletter to discover the news that made headlines in November and December - in the fast-paced world of sustainable finance, ESG and impact. Share your thoughts with us in the comments. We would love to hear from you. That's a wrap for this year, see you in 2025! We wish you a joyous holiday season. . . . #sustainability #impact #climatechange #esg #reporting #finance #sustainablefinance #investing

KPMG’s new Sustainability Reporting Survey highlights that 95% of the world's top 250 companies now publish carbon targets (up 15% since 2022) The report further cites that 96% report on sustainability (unchanged). Moreover, 56% have a sustainability leader (up 11% since 2022) As global corporations face increasing regulatory pressures to report on their environment, social and governance (EsG) impacts, risks and opportunities in the coming years, organisations are set to invest more in sustainability initiatives. At Paragon Impact, we are here to help you turn sustainability into a strategic advantage. Our cloud-based impact management and SDG grading system merges all the key global standards into one — so you can report with ease and accuracy. Curious to know more about the Paragon System? Schedule a live demo (link in comments). Or reach out to our team Brett Wallington and Philip Faure for guidance. . . . #sustainability #esg #esgreporting #kpmg #impactmanagement

Earlier this month, the European Council signed off on regulation to ban products made with forced labour from being imported, exported and placed on sale within the bloc. It is called the Forced Labour Regulation – FLR for short. All stages of the upstream value chain will be considered — from extraction, harvesting to production and manufacturing. According to the International Labour Organization, over 27.6 million people worldwide are trapped in forced labour — 12% of which are children, who are frequently sexually exploited. Their work is generating some $236bn in profits each year. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for forced labor is Target 8.7. It aims to: ✅ eradicate forced labor ✅ end modern slavery & human trafficking ✅ prohibit & eliminate all forms of child labor ✅ end child labor in all forms by 2025 Target 8.7 is part of SDG Goal 8, which revolves around decent work and economic growth. At Paragon Impact, we strive to fulfill the agenda of SDG 8. Our impact assessments and SDG Grading tool enable companies to identify any labour violations across their value chain and make meaningful progress towards SDG 8. Not only that, our impact analysts provide guidance to achieve outcomes of SDG 8 through creating learning and educational opportunities, cultural participation, social inclusion, employment, safety training, and management. Interested in learning more on how we can help your organisation? Book a free demo or reach out to our co-founders Brett Wallington and Philip Faure. . . . #esg #eu #regulations #sustainability #sdgs #labour #humanrights

We are proud to collaborate with True Limited to deliver an Impact Report for Ocean Culture Life - a charity based in Jersey. The aim of the report was to highlight the impact that resulted from their partnership with Mars Sustainable Solutions. The report details the combined efforts of OCL and Mars’ groundbreaking work in coral reef restoration. Furthermore, it showcases OCL’s commitment to amplifying their story and driving meaningful, sustainable change across key areas. Our team of impact analysts worked alongside the experts at True to align OCL’s work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Together, we found they have made significant strides in: ✅ SDG 14: Life Below Water ✅ SDG 5: Gender Equality ✅ SDG 13: Climate Action ✅ SDG 4: Quality Education ✅ SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals We are grateful to the Ocean Culture Life team for their incessant support and cooperation. Special thanks to Alexandra Faure from True Limited who led the entire process from start to finish. Without her strategic guidance, it wouldn’t be possible for us to bring this report to life. The Impact Report truly captures OCL’s tireless conservation efforts and powerful storytelling to give a voice to our oceans and communities 🌍🌊 . . . . Brett Wallington Philip Faure Amy King #ImpactReport #Sustainability #Collaboration #SDGs #MarineConservation #GenderEquality #ClimateAction #PartnershipsForTheGoals #OceanCultureLife #MarsSustainableSolutions

As the world prepares for COP29 Azerbaijan in Baku this week, we are reminded of how it serves as a critical platform for advancing our progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The 17 Global goals provide a comprehensive framework for sustainable development — to tackle the most pressing issues our planet faces by 2030. But fulfilling the Agenda 2030 is no easy feat. It demands unprecedented levels of collaboration, commitment and investment from governments, private sectors and the public. COP29 presents an opportunity in this regard — to forge partnerships that drive innovation and deploy solutions at scale. By fostering dialogue and cooperation among delegates from countries, businesses, and civil society, COP29 can accelerate our collective progress towards the Global Goals. At Paragon Impact, we are committed to playing our part in this. With COP29 commencing this week, we look forward to the insightful discussions and actionable outcomes that will come out of our planet’s biggest climate conference. . . . . #COP29 #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #Agenda2030 #PartnershipsForTheGoals #sustainability

From attending ESG Africa Conference to new climate disclosure standards, growth of impact investing and more - our latest edition covers it all. Read the 8th edition of our Creating +Change series to find out the news that made headlines in October - in the world of ESG, impact and sustainable finance. Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly roundup newsletter and share with a friend/colleague. . . . #creatingchange #impactinvesting #sustainability #esg #newsletter

A new survey by KPMG found that ESG remains high on the CEO agenda. “Execution of ESG initiatives” remains among the top 3 operational priorities for the next 3 years — alongside AI implementation and upskilling the workforce. Over 60% of US CEOs reported to expect significant returns from their ESG investments and sustainability efforts over the next 3 to 5 years. Additionally, 74% see their ESG strategy having the greatest impact on driving financial performance and 26% on talent retention. However, the survey found that while companies are mostly sticking to their climate strategies — many are not confident in their abilities to reach their climate goals. Key barriers include: 👉 supply chain complexity 👉 lack of skills & expertise to implement solutions CEOs are further facing pressure to navigate an increasingly politicised landscape around ESG issues. At Paragon Impact, we help businesses navigate this complex landscape of sustainability and ESG with an impact-first approach. Our impact management platform and advisory services enable your business to develop and execute a holistic sustainability strategy that improves financial outcomes — all while delivering tangible, measurable impact across your triple bottom line. For more information on how we can help your organisation, book a live demo on our website (link in comments) Or reach out to our co-founders Philip and Brett Wallington. . . . #esg #esgreporting #sustainability #sustainablebusiness #reporting #climate #csr

For too long, businesses have focused on sustainability for ticking boxes and complying with regulations — while missing out on the deeper strategic benefits it offers. But that’s no where near its true potential. Sustainability is a tool to enhance performance, uncover new opportunities, and fuel long-term success. At Paragon Impact, we’re passionate about making sustainability meaningful, integrated, and strategic — because that’s where its true power lies. Our purpose is to help businesses unlock the true potential of sustainability. To finally align their sustainability goals with their broader business strategy — making it work for them in ways that go far beyond reporting. If you're ready to stop ticking boxes and start making sustainability a real driver of value, reach out to our co-founders Brett Wallington or Philip Faure to know more. Or book a demo to see the Paragon System live in action (link in comments). . . . #sustainability #esg #sustainabilitytech #compliance #impactmanagement #csr #sustainablebusiness

A recent BlackRock survey found that 99% of insurers have set climate transition goals in their investment portfolios. BlackRock surveyed 410 senior insurance industry executives across North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America markets. Combinedly, they represent investable assets worth $27 trillion. Below were the key survey findings: 👉 99% of insurers globally have set a low-carbon transition objective within their investment portfolios 👉 56% set a net zero target date 👉 52% cited year-on-year emissions reduction targets 👉 49% allocated capital to low-carbon transition strategies Other key investment goals set by insurers were temperature alignment. What were the top drivers behind this goal setting? 👉 Managing & mitigating climate risks 👉 Stakeholder & beneficiary interest 👉 Fulfilling regulatory obligations 👉 Contributing towards real world impact (42%) We are glad to see impact being one of the key motivations behind climate-related investments. This is a great indicator of how global finance markets are shifting to consider climate risks and create tangible impact. At Paragon Impact, we are committed to make this into a reality. Our platform helps asset managers and fund managers assess the impacts of their funds against the SDGs and other global metrics. Thus, ensuring responsible allocation of capital towards sustainable development. Interested in learning more? Get in touch with our team Philip Faure, Brett Wallington and Amy King. Link to the BlackRock survey in comments.