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We were delighted to collaborate with Forvis Mazars en Chile and Australia-Latin America Business Council in the creation of our latest report - Sustainability Finance Taxonomy & Climate Reporting: Australia & Latin America.    This report includes sustainability considerations for businesses across Australia and Latin America and actionable strategies to enhance trade and investments between the two regions.    Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/gEY2i-Hr   #ForvisMazarsinAustralia #ForvisMazarsinChile #sustainability #esgreporting

🇺🇳 “Without transparency, there is no trust". I am honoured to attend sessions at the Palais des Nations this week, where global experts in sustainability reporting, auditing, and development finance are advancing efforts toward more harmonised and reliable sustainability data. The insights shared by remarkable speakers have reinforced my belief in the power of sustainability reporting — not only to increase accountability and action but also to mobilise financial resources essential for funding impactful initiatives. "To achieve the SDGs, we must overcome the challenge of stagnating sustainable investment, particularly in the Global South. But despite the growth of the sustainable finance market to USD$7 trillion, new inflows into sustainable funds declined by 60% due to concerns over greenwashing. Transparency and consistency are crucial to address this challenge and unlock the significant opportunities that do exist.” Opening remark of today’s session by Ms. Rebecca Greenspan, the Secretary General of the United Nations Trade and Development #SustainableFinance #Sustainability #SDGs Photo credit: UNCTAD

❓ How can we tackle climate change as professionals in the financial sector? ❔ What role can finance play in accelerating the transition to a sustainable future? 🌍 On World Climate Day, which was celebrated yesterday, we’re reminded of the pressing need for innovative and actionable solutions to address the climate crisis. 📈 The financial sector holds incredible potential to drive change by allocating resources toward sustainable projects, reducing carbon footprints, and influencing corporate responsibility. 📣 At EFPA Luxembourg ASBL, we provide the tools to make this impact a reality. 👨🎓 Our EFPA ESG Advisor® Certification empowers financial professionals to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their practices, equipping them to lead the shift toward greener, more responsible investments. => https://lnkd.in/d2FtWQi9 📗 Complementing this is the EFPA ESG Handbook, a comprehensive guide filled with best practices written by professionals for professionals. This manual offers actionable insights into sustainable finance, ensuring you’re prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. => https://lnkd.in/e4b75Kkm 🌟 Want to be part of the solution? 👉 Enroll in the ESG Advisor Certification and get your copy of the ESG Handbook today. 🤩 Together, we can finance a better future. hashtag #WorldClimateDay #ESG #SustainableFinance #FinanceForTheFuture #Certification #Vocationaleducation #Circulareconomy

If you are interested in learning about regulations around ESG and their implication on impact measurement and management work in the impact investing space, please join our webinar of American Evaluation Association next week (September 25)! The registration is through the link in the posting below. #IMM #Impactinvesting #Impactmeasurement #ESG

In his upcoming book, Reimagining the World Without Climate Change: Promoting ESG Investing and Global Carbon Tax, ACG CEO Raymond Abrea takes readers on a transformative journey into how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, coupled with global tax reform, can drive sustainable economic growth. This second installment in the Reimagining the World series will officially launch at the 2025 International Tax and Investment Conference (F.A.S.T. Forward 2025). This conference, hosted by Asian Consulting Group, champions ESG investing across the F.A.S.T. industries—Fashion, Film, Arts, Artificial Intelligence, Food, Agriculture, Sustainable Cities, Travel and Tourism—and aims to position the Philippines as a global leader in sustainable development. #FASTForward2025 #ReimaginingTheWorld #ClimateJustice #ESGInvesting #SustainableFuture #Reimagining #ClimateChange #FF25

With the current raft of new reporting regulations related to sustainability and ESG in various jurisdictions around the world, the most important element of the process is being overshadowed – how companies and investors can manage and measure sustainability impacts based on their business strategy. In our session "Navigating the Business & Policy Landscape" at the The Villars Institute Summit with Marie-Laure Schaufelberger, CFA Aurelia Figueroa and Craig Stevenson, we focused on sustainability disclosure and reporting at a strategic rather than technical level. Some key takeaways: - Standards and regulation are critical for transparency and accountability in markets. - Standards often start as private sector led voluntary standards and may become adopted into regulation over time. - This interaction between public and private sector players is critical to creating appropriate regulation, especially in new or changing markets. - While disclosure requirements are essential for creating minimum standards and enabling benchmarking, they should not be the end goal. - What is most important for companies and investors is how they are managing and measuring sustainability impacts based on their own strategy to enable better decision-making in terms of resource allocation. - That includes putting the appropriate governance structures in place and building the necessary sustainability capabilities within the board, senior management team and business lines. Many pioneers and organizations are increasingly working together, to push forward on these agendas including the Impact Management Platform, OECD - OCDE, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), Capitals Coalition, International Foundation For Valuing Impacts (IFVI), World Benchmarking Alliance, UNDP, IFC - International Finance Corporation, The Global Impact Investing Network, B Lab, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG), Principles for Responsible Investment, Social Value International, CDP and United Nations. In additon to the efforts of the coalition in working on clarity and convergence of standards, the Impact Management Platform website provides valuable information about core standards and links to the most used tools for impact measurement and management. Thanks also to the great work of so many other organizations including: Impact Frontiers, Global Commons Alliance, European Commission, Impact Europe and Cottino Social Impact Campus just to name a few. #sustainability #impact #ESG #strategy #governance #transparency #IMM #accountability #reporting #disclosure #TCFD #TNFD #TISFD #ISSB

The first wave of companies subject to CSRD is just around the corner! Described as one of the EU's most comprehensive sustainability-related regulations, this will be a game changer for businesses. Companies will need to dedicate expertise, time and resources to comply. To do this effectively, companies need to understand what’s required and what this means. In our latest piece, Alexander Vidler and I break down the key aspects of this regulation, unpacking its requirements and possible impacts for firms across the financial sector. #sustainability #CSRD #ESG #regulations

🌍 The world is changing, and sustainability is becoming a top priority for many organisations. As we navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, it's essential to look at how businesses can meet evolving sustainability standards while adhering to regulatory requirements. Our panellists will explore emerging trends in sustainability reporting, the impact of regulatory frameworks on corporate behaviour, and the role of transparency in driving positive environmental and social outcomes. This session focuses on envisioning a future where businesses embrace sustainability as a core principle and work collaboratively with regulators to foster accountability, transparency, and lasting change. Our fantastic speaker line-up features: · Ira Poensgen, Interim Team Leader, Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) and Deputy Policy Lead, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group · Jessica Bingham ACA/FRSA, Regional Lead Policy and Insights – EEMA and UK, ACCA · Mark Manning, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, IFRS Foundation It’s less than one month to go until our Sustainability Conference. Secure your ticket today and don’t miss out on this opportunity to sit alongside prominent global thought leaders in the sustainability space: https://bit.ly/4dbyCsP International Chamber of Commerce HSBC EcoAct Reset Connect Innovation Zero Global Trade Review (GTR) UK Business & Biodiversity Forum #SustainabilityConf24 #WeAreICC #SupplyChains #Trade #Environment #NetZero #ClimateCrisis #ParisAgreement #Cooperation #decarbonisation #scope3 #biodiversity #BeatPlasticPollution #Recycling #naturepositive #climateaction #carbonmarkets #circulareconomy #esgcompliance #esgreporting #trackandtrace #sustainabletradefinance #greenfinance #competitionlaw #GreenClaims #EthicalBusiness

|| ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं स: गुरवे नम: || 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗗) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 & 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. 🌍 In today’s world, success is no longer measured solely by profit—it’s about creating value that transcends financial metrics. Enter the 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗗): an #EU initiative that empowers organizations to disclose critical information on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? The #NFRD is reshaping how businesses engage with stakeholders by encouraging them to go beyond traditional financial reporting. It requires large companies to disclose their sustainability strategies, risks and impacts, offering investors, consumers and society a clearer picture of their long-term value. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀:- The NFRD is not just a compliance requirement—it's an opportunity. An opportunity to showcase commitment to ethical practices, sustainability and innovation that resonate with today’s conscious consumers and investors. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: ◾ Enhanced Transparency: Build trust by sharing your ESG journey. ◾Competitive Advantage: Strengthen your reputation as a forward-thinking, responsible leader. ◾Long-term Value: Encourage sustainable growth while aligning with global goals. The future is sustainable and the NFRD is one of the most pivotal tools for driving positive change. How will you leverage the NFRD to build an enduring legacy? 🌟 Follow Janvi Balani to stay at the forefront of sustainability. 🌱 #Europe #EuropeanUnion #SchengenArea #EEA #EFTA #EU #Sustainability #NFRD #ESG #BusinessInnovation #Leadership #PurposeDriven

Want to learn more about #ESG and #evaluation? 🙋🏻♀️ You will not want to miss this webinar featuring a conversation with global sustainability leader Tim Mohin, moderated by John Sherman. The American Evaluation Association Social Finance TIG and Mission Investors Exchange invite you to learn more about recent finance-related public policies that require companies to report their environmental and social impacts. Webinar attendees will leave with a better understanding of these ESG rules, and how they affect - and offer opportunities for - evaluators and #IMM practitioners. 📅 Wednesday, September 25 at 🕚 12pm ET (open to the public). Register here: https://shorturl.at/toEJd #ESG #climate #climatepolicy #sustainabilitypolicy #climatefinance #socialfinance #impactinvesting #impactmeasurement #imm #evaluation #aeasftig