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Intro to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) for charities & social enterprises Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a buzzword in the corporate sector and influences a mind-blowing $18 trillion of investment according to PwC. In contrast, charities and social enterprises have been slow to report on ESG, not least because its requirements do not easily translate. CEO Richard Litchfield's 'Introduction to ESG' Blog helps make the case why charities and social enterprises should care about ESG and outlines reasons why its principles should be embraced to: • Strengthen organisational development • Improve governance • Build trust with funders, employees, volunteers, donors and the wider public. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eQuJJFTc

Great blog for my followers from the CEO of Eastside People, Richard Litchfield. He highlights how important it is for Social Enterprises and Charities to be aware of their own ESG credentials. As a senior leader in a large corporate I see day to day the drive as part of our social value strategy to partner with the third sector to not only deliver our social value commitments but also deliver on our purpose of Engineerimg a better future for our planet and its people. If you haven’t taken advantage yet of the free tool please do. Details can be found in the blog! #SocialValue

Intro to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) for charities & social enterprises Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a buzzword in the corporate sector and influences a mind-blowing $18 trillion of investment according to PwC. In contrast, charities and social enterprises have been slow to report on ESG, not least because its requirements do not easily translate. CEO Richard Litchfield's 'Introduction to ESG' Blog helps make the case why charities and social enterprises should care about ESG and outlines reasons why its principles should be embraced to: • Strengthen organisational development • Improve governance • Build trust with funders, employees, volunteers, donors and the wider public. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eQuJJFTc

Intro to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) for charities & social enterprises Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a buzzword in the corporate sector and influences a mind-blowing $18 trillion of investment according to PwC. In contrast, charities and social enterprises have been slow to report on ESG, not least because its requirements do not easily translate. CEO Richard Litchfield's 'Introduction to ESG' Blog helps make the case why charities and social enterprises should care about ESG and outlines reasons why its principles should be embraced to: • Strengthen organisational development • Improve governance • Build trust with funders, employees, volunteers, donors and the wider public. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eQuJJFTc

Intro to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) for charities & social enterprises Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a buzzword in the corporate sector and influences a mind-blowing $18 trillion of investment according to PwC. In contrast, charities and social enterprises have been slow to report on ESG, not least because its requirements do not easily translate. CEO Richard Litchfield's 'Introduction to ESG' Blog helps make the case why charities and social enterprises should care about ESG and outlines reasons why its principles should be embraced to: • Strengthen organisational development • Improve governance • Build trust with funders, employees, volunteers, donors and the wider public. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eQuJJFTc

🌍 Why does 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 matter for Charities? In today’s climate, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. Donors, stakeholders, and service users expect charities to operate ethically and sustainably. That’s where Environmental, Social, and Governance (𝐄𝐒𝐆) 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 comes in. ESG reporting offers a clear framework for charities to openly discuss their 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫. This transparency helps: 🏆 Demonstrate values to funders 🤝 Attract corporate partnerships 📈 Boost operational efficiency 👥 Improve staff retention and appeal to new talent In an age of scrutiny, clear ESG reporting is essential for securing trust and ensuring future support. So, talk about ESG through impact reports and storytelling. #ESG #transparency #nonprofit #sustainability #charityCRM Credits: Image by Freepik

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 🌱   As we embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving and prepare for the joy of Christmas, it’s the perfect time to focus on how charities can create lasting and positive changes for people and the planet. One of the most impactful ways to do this is by implementing robust ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices into your operations.   Here are three tips charities can consider for integrating ESG into their operations:   ✅ Charities can make use of ESG Standards to identify their positive and negative ESG impacts ✅ Review and strengthen governance structures, initiatives, policies, practices and metrics ✅ Demonstrate how your initiatives contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals like ending poverty, zero hunger, good health & well-being, quality education and combating climate change. This alignment is key to building trust and gaining support from donors and stakeholders.   This season of giving – Let us help your charity build a sustainable future—not just for today, but for generations to come.   Reach out to RSM Singapore to see how we can help you in your ESG journey, explore our services - https://lnkd.in/gVh7JfAj #NPO #Charities #RSMSingapore #ESG

SAVE THE DATE! 📅 The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards are back for 2025 to recognise and honour individuals, businesses, projects, and charities that have made outstanding contributions to sustainability and ESG practices. Register your interest for 2025 🏆 here -> https://lnkd.in/gwtqSd7f Sustainability LIVE Sustainability Magazine #Sustainability #ESG #Awards #ClimateChange

🌍 **Driving Real-World impact through Sustainability ** 🌱   As we launch AXA IM’s 2023 Sustainability Report, I’m excited about the progress we’ve made towards our sustainability goals. Our Progress Monitor KPIs show significant achievements not just in climate action - achieving a 48.6% reduction (almost double our ambitious goal) in portfolio carbon intensity since 2019 - but also in areas such as natural capital, societal impact, and engagement.   We are channeling capital towards projects that support biodiversity, health access, and financial inclusion, while fostering a culture of sustainability within our organization. This holistic approach reinforces our commitment to make a positive, measurable impact across enviromental and social fronts.   At AXA IM, transparency and accountability are key in building trust with our clients, partners and employees and driving long-term impact. #Sustainability #ESG #ProgressMonitor #NetZero #CSR Samuel Bitton Nidhi Villait Marco Morelli Ulrike Decoene Alexandre Martin-Min Gilles Moec Fiona Swallow Martin Powell Joseph Behar Tracy Knatt Olha Lebegue - Herhel

The path to a sustainable future demands more than commitment; it calls for impactful action and transparency. At AXA IM, our commitments are driving positive environmental and social change across three key areas. We're reducing emissions from our investments and operations, engaging with investee companies, employees, and society, and allocating capital to projects that foster a more inclusive, sustainable future. Some highlights of 2023: - Making real-world change through responsible investment: over €480 billion of our AUM categorised as ESG-integrated, sustainable, or impact assets. - Significant strides in advancing Natural Capital: we have deployed €919 million towards companies and projects aimed at conserving, protecting and restoring natural capital. - Progressing on our operational carbon footprint reduction: we have reduced it by 33% since 2019. - Driving engagement: we increased engagement with investee companies by 14% in 2023, with a focus on climate, biodiversity, social and governance topics. - Building sustainable communities: we donated over €1.1 million to charitable organisations as part of our Impact Philanthropy and Volunteering programs. With the second edition of the AXA IM For Progress Monitor and associated Sustainability Report, we share the actions we've taken over the past year and the progress we've made toward our goals, and reveal how we’re turning responsible practices into real-world outcomes that matter. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/ecgEaKRW #AXAIMForProgressMonitor #ProgressMonitor #SustainabilityReport #ResponsibleInvesting #AXAIM