One of the areas I have taken keen interest in over the years is the subject of sustainability. @the 3i Africa Summit this morning, one of the topics being discussed is Transition to Our Future: ESG Solutions for Businesses and Individuals as a Driver of the Transition to a Green Economy Post-COP28.
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Strategic ESG & Sustainability Impact Summit🥂 I have the pleasure of moderating a panel discussion today at the SESI Summit on a topic that’s both urgent and transformative for industries worldwide: ‘Towards a Net Zero Future for Businesses.’ With the growing visibility of the impacts of climate change, there’s an urgent demand for sustainable practices, prompting businesses worldwide to reevaluate their operations, supply chains, and long-term goals. Today's discussion aims to explore the strategies, challenges, and opportunities associated with working towards net-zero goals, as well as the practical steps businesses can take to create a more sustainable future. Looking forward to a truly insightful conversation 🥂 #Sesisummit #sustainability #netzero #ghana #africa #globalmatters
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More investment is needed to drive our sustainability goals…. “The latest edition of the South-east Asia Green Economy report by Bain and Temasek shows that just US$45 billion has been invested into the region’s energy and nature sectors in the three years from 2021 to 2023. At that pace of about US$15 billion per year, it would take almost 100 years to reach the remaining US$1.455 trillion of the US$1.5 trillion that the authors say must be invested by 2030 for the region’s 10 countries to reach their climate targets.” Full ESG Insight by The Business Times By Kenneth Lim.
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Thank you Forética for hosting #ESGSpain2024 yesterday. A huge privilege to attend this Forum, which is the annual benchmark event in corporate sustainability in Spain. Outstanding programme and speakers, and I particularly enjoyed listening to Peter Bakker's reflections WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Six key takeaways that says it all for me: 1) the urgency of our undisputed poly-crisis is now visible and tangible everywhere, 2) we must collectively catalyse business action to implement transformative solutions at speed and scale, 3) climate change, nature loss and inequality need to be at the heart of business transformation, 4) the unprecedented pace of developments in ESG disclosure frameworks make mandatory reporting now inevitable, 5) the world has turned to business to unlock urgent sustainability solutions, and 6) future credibility and accountability will depend on what we put in motion day. #CSRD, #CSDDD, #ESG, #businesstransformation, #corporatesustainability. Watch full day sessions here: https://lnkd.in/d6Ccfjb7
LIVE (English): ESG Spain 2024 'Corporate Sustainability Forum'
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Sabancı Holding Sustainability Director Derya Özet Yalgı attended 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 16) that is held in Cali, Colombia. 🌍 At the "The EU Nature Restoration Law: Implications for Nature Investment Opportunities" panel, which is organized by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (European Investment Bank (EIB)), Yalgı shared the message "The nature crisis is more complicated than the climate crisis, and we are running out of time to create the tools and strategies necessary for implementing large-scale initiatives. As we strive to address the collapse of our natural world, we must not allow the pursuit of perfection to hinder our progress. Businesses should concentrate on priorities in terms of business activities and sites, and start taking incremental steps now, recognizing that readiness varies across different industries. Throughout this journey, we learn and adapt, fully aware that we cannot afford to wait for complete understanding in the face of nature's urgent crisis." #COP16 #Sustainability
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Sustainable finance schemes and business strategies are gaining traction in the global ESG scene to meet reporting requirements and commitment towards net zero. Deloitte’s 2024 Sustainable Action Report found that 74% of public companies are gearing up to invest in sustainability reporting technology and tools over the next year. Closer to home, chief executive officers of six major stock exchanges across Asean are pushing to make the region more attractive to investors through sustainability and market connectivity initiatives. Other developments highlight the race against time, with pressure for nations to take decisive action in climate talks ahead of #COP29. This sense of urgency is reflected by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) president Dennis Francis’s recent visit to Singapore, in which he called for UN member states to recommit to sustainability goals amid ongoing global wars. Subscribe to our newsletter for the full consolidation of this week’s global ESG headlines: https://bit.ly/40Wyl5P Top ESG stories from this week include: Singapore 🇸🇬 🌱 UN states called to ‘turbocharge’ action on sustainability goals derailed by global wars (Jul 20) https://lnkd.in/gUgNk_Ws 🌱 New $90 million programme to fund more research into hydrogen use, sustainable chemicals (Jul 22) https://lnkd.in/gHkSyaS4 APAC 🌏 🌱 Asean bourses to increase region’s attractiveness through sustainability, market connectivity initiatives (Jul 17) https://lnkd.in/gQGpHCyT 🌱 Explainer: Why is it so hard for companies to buy renewables in Southeast Asia? (Jul 17) https://lnkd.in/gvrnFihA Global 🌎 🌱 74% of public companies plan to invest in sustainability reporting technology and tools over next year: Deloitte Survey (Jul 18) https://lnkd.in/g8yiW2Dh 🌱 COP29 climate talks host urges rich nations to break stalemate (Jul 18) https://lnkd.in/gzBBjpw5 🌱 Brazil races to launch carbon market ahead of COP30 (Jul 17) https://lnkd.in/gyMY2nqC #esg #sustainability #STACSESGNewsWeekly Ray Ferguson | Benjamin Soh | David Teo | Jin Ser | Madeleine Chang | Cleo Tan | Benjamin Tan | Grace Lim
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The 2024 Business Breakthrough Barometer by the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development issues a clear message: without strong government policy, the next wave of large-scale investments in the net zero transition is at risk. For the first time, leading businesses across 11 sectors responsible for 70% of global emissions have voiced their views on both the opportunities and barriers in the net-zero transition. With COP29 around the corner, the private sector is highlighting that it is ready to lead, but bold government action is essential to unlock sustainable growth. To learn more, join the webinar today at 17:00-18:00 CET to hear insights on the Barometer and how to support stronger outcomes at COP29🔽 https://lnkd.in/e6fYvipZ Access the #BusinessBreakthroughBarometer 2024 at 🔽 www.wbcsd.org/barometer There is also a toolkit to amplify the Barometer that you can access here🔽 https://lnkd.in/eJUpf-Vb This report, supported by Bain & Company, the Breakthrough Agenda, Marrakech Partnership and Race to Zero is a rallying call.
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Delighted to see our recent continent-wide #ESG study undertaken on behalf of the African Union Commission featured in the Future of Sustainability’s Souvenir programme (see page 27). This report takes a deep dive into "Understanding #ESG in the African Private Sector”, and unpacks the opportunities as well as the practical challenges of ensuring that ESG is accessible and relevant for African business. Read more here 👉🏽https://lnkd.in/dEzQY8HM #sustainability #Africa
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🌍 Supporting SMEs in Their Climate Transition 🌱 SMEs play a pivotal role in the global net-zero transition. That’s why OCBC’s SME Sustainable Finance Framework is designed to make sustainable financing simpler and more accessible for SMEs, helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Since the launch of this framework, we’ve extended sustainable financing solutions to over 1,200 SMEs. As the world increasingly commits to reducing emissions, more SMEs are stepping up to future-proof their businesses by embarking on sustainability journeys. However, calculating emissions and reporting progress can be challenging. That’s why OCBC is dedicated to simplifying sustainable finance for SMEs and developing an ecosystem of partners to support clients across diverse industries. This commitment—featured at the Singapore Pavilion at COP29 Azerbaijan — is exemplified by our partnerships with Uniseal and Dulwich College (Singapore), where collective efforts are creating real, lasting impact for a greener future. Uniseal is transforming plastic waste into innovative, sustainable products that contribute to Singapore’s urban landscape, while Dulwich College is setting the standard with Singapore’s first Net Zero building in an international school. This groundbreaking project is more than just a building—it’s a living lab where students are being empowered as the eco-champions of tomorrow. #OCBC #COP29 #COP29SGPavilion #Sustainability
OCBC x Uniseal x Dulwich College
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How do leading businesses view the pace of the global transition to net zero? 🏢 @WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development's 2024 Business Breakthrough Barometer provides the first annual pulse check from leading businesses on the opportunities and challenges of the net zero transition and what is required to accelerate large-scale investment. 📈 ➡️ 250 executives surveyed ➡️ 65 interviews with leading businesses ➡️ Across 11 critical sectors that collectively constitute more than 70% of total global emissions Read the 2024 Business Breakthrough Barometer here 🔗www.wbcsd.org/barometer Personally proud to have been a part of the team bringing all of this to life This report was launched with the support of @Bain & Company, @Breakthrough Agenda, The Marrakech Partnership and Race to Zero. #BusinessBreakthroughBarometer #COP29 #BusinessAction
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How do leading businesses view the pace of the global transition to net zero? 🏢 WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development's 2024 Business Breakthrough Barometer provides the first annual pulse check from leading businesses on the opportunities and challenges of the net zero transition and what is required to accelerate large-scale investment. 📈 ➡️ 250 executives surveyed ➡️ 65 interviews with leading businesses ➡️ Across 11 critical sectors that collectively constitute more than 70% of total global emissions Read the 2024 Business Breakthrough Barometer here 🔗www.wbcsd.org/barometer This report was launched with the support of Bain & Company, Breakthrough Agenda, The Marrakech Partnership and Race to Zero. #BusinessBreakthroughBarometer #COP29 #BusinessAction
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