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What's really needed to make the UK a fairer and greener place to live and work? What are the key barriers hindering collective action?    💡Our new report, Lifting Up the UK: State of the Nation 2024, provides crucial insights. This comprehensive study features survey results and in-depth interviews with leaders of the UK's largest companies. It reveals the major challenges businesses face and how they are addressing key societal and environmental issues. Gain exclusive access to expert analysis and innovative solutions - download the free report now: https://lnkd.in/ewvpSkzf #BITCLiftingUp #ResponsibleBusiness 🙏Thanks to Schroders and Barclays UK for sponsoring the report.

Business in the Community announced some interesting findings in their first annual Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation report last week. The research provided real insight into what CEOs and Board members from the UK’s 450 biggest companies are facing in an ever evolving and often uncertain business landscape. 📢 It’s clear to see that attracting and retaining talent scored high on a CEO’s agenda with 57% ranking it as one of the top three greatest challenges facing their business, 55% of CEO’s also cited technological acceleration as an uncertain challenge which presents both opportunity and risk. 📈 Knowing and then setting about how to solve the talent gaps for any organisation directly affects business growth, skills capability and competitiveness. 💡 The UK’s top leaders are committed to making business a force for good, investing in skills for the future and breaking down barriers to social mobility through responsible business practices. ⬆ It also acknowledges that being a truly purpose led organisation with an unwavering commitment to improving employee engagement increases loyalty, business performance and customers perception of value. 🚀 This cannot be tackled by the top 450 companies alone and there is a need for collaboration and meaningful action to be taken in all of society to fix some of the challenges we face in the workforce. 👩🎓 So when it comes to your own approach to talent retention, attraction and purpose there is a lot to learn from this report and the calls to action set out by the UK's leading CEOs. All leaders should consider and assess their own approach to their people, workplaces and communities as this will help create a movement of change at all levels of business leadership, for now the direction some of the UK's business leaders are sharing in this report is an encouraging start for us all to follow when considering our own talent challenges. #talent #retention #candidateattraction #responsiblebusiness #socialmobility #technology #AI #futureskills #talentacquisition #leadership

What's really needed to make the UK a fairer and greener place to live and work? What are the key barriers hindering collective action?    💡Our new report, Lifting Up the UK: State of the Nation 2024, provides crucial insights. This comprehensive study features survey results and in-depth interviews with leaders of the UK's largest companies. It reveals the major challenges businesses face and how they are addressing key societal and environmental issues. Gain exclusive access to expert analysis and innovative solutions - download the free report now: https://lnkd.in/exuY2hDE #BITCLiftingUp #ResponsibleBusiness 🙏Thanks to Schroders and Barclays UK for sponsoring the report.

Thanks, Social Housing for the opportunity to share #ESGReporting insights from the SRS Adopter community on behalf of Sustainability for Housing at last week's Finance Conference. We also gathered valuable insights from housing associations and their funders that will inform our ongoing support. Check out my top takeaways from the event below ⤵️ #SocialHousing #HousingFinance #UKHousing #ESG

Bates Wells' latest Purpose & Impact Roundup is out now! ✨https://lnkd.in/egtpQp4r✨ Of particular interest this past month: 🌟 Social Enterprise UK's report, 'Ending the monoculture: How diversity of business can bring prosperity', argues that the UK is losing out by having a business monoculture where firms primarily exist to maximise profits. 🌠 Social Value International, the global network for social value and impact management, has launched a Campaign for True and Fair Accounts, aiming to empower company directors to include sustainability in their financial statements. 🌟 The Institute of Directors has published a new factsheet, 'B Corp certification guide for directors'. 🌠 Make My Money Matter has published its Climate Action Report 2024, providing analysis of leading pension providers’ action on climate change and, among other points, calls on employers to engage with providers on their climate action plans. 🌟 The new Racial Equity Scorecard has been launched as a free tool to evaluate the racial equity performance of UK companies. 🌠 A new coalition, 'Business for a Better Tomorrow', has been launched, representing nearly 100,000 companies across Europe and calling for policymakers to persevere with the EU’s green ambitions, in anticipation of the 2024 EU elections. If you'd like to receive the P&I Roundup highlights straight to your inbox every month, sign up here by selecting 'purpose & impact business': https://lnkd.in/gFR4NMQc #ResponsibleBusiness #SocialEnterprise #BCorp #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NetZero #AdvisedEmissions #Biodiversity #ImpactInvesting #SocialInvestment #CorporatePurpose #ESG #ImpactEconomy #SocialValue #PurposeDrivenBusiness #BusinessAsAForceForGood #PurposeBeyondProfit #Nature #ProfitWithPurpose #TransitionPlan #Governance

Recent survey of 100 UK firms reveals that two-thirds of them already relocated or are planning to shift their investments to markets more aligned with sustainability goals. 💰 This represents a staggering £1 trillion in annual turnover and £200 billion in green investments. 👉 The reason? Unclear policies surrounding the transition to a low-carbon economy. Despite UK's reputation as a leader in sustainable finance, the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) warns that inadequate support from policymakers is jeopardising its leadership position. Challenges such as the delayed implementation of the UK's green taxonomy and the lag in adopting global standards for corporate climate reporting underscore the pressing need for prompt action. Addressing these issues has the potential to attract substantial investment; failing to do so risks significant capital outflow. This further demonstrates the importance and influence of ESG factors in investment strategies. 🐝 At Apiday, we are committed to empowering you with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate regulatory complexities and make informed, data-driven decisions. Ready to explore how our solution can help you thrive in today's financial landscape? Book a call with us to see it in action: https://lnkd.in/g8TAk6jj

🌍🌿💻 In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, investors face risk from multiple angles: climate change, nature's decline and potential association with human rights breaches. Yet, pinpointing these risks remains a challenge. Why? A critical missing piece: credible, granular, global data that zeros in on the location-specific risks of the companies you invest in. Join Environmental Finance in partnership with Verisk Maplecroft for a free webinar that will explore how asset-level exposure analytics can transform your approach to sustainable investing to help: ◉ Make better, sustainable, investment decisions ◉ Strengthen stakeholder engagement ◉ Maintain effective reporting excellence 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: 🌱 Christophe Christiaen, Head of Impact and Innovation, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group & UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) 🌱 Franca Wolf, Principal Analyst, Sustainable Finance & AREA Product Owner, Verisk Maplecroft 🌱 Peter Cripps, Editor, Environmental Finance (Moderator) 📆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday 23 October 2024 ⌚️ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10:00 ET | 15:00 BST 💻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://lnkd.in/d9rdJM4t 🤝 𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵: Verisk Maplecroft #naturalcapital #risk #data #esgdata #sustainabilitydata #investment #climatechange #environment #transition #sustainability #greenfinance

I recently attended a webinar with IFC Climate & Sustainability and Environmental Finance: "Transforming Equity Analysis with Location-Specific Corporate Risk Data." The panel featured insights from Franca Wolf, Principal Analyst in Sustainable Finance at Verisk Maplecroft, Christophe Christiaen, Head of Innovation and Impact at University of Oxford Sustainable Finance Group, and Peter Cripps, Editor at Environmental Finance. This session offered a deep dive into how environmental data is increasingly shaping finance groups' strategies and the crucial role it plays in modern risk analysis. A key insight from the session was how asset-level exposure and evolving investor demands are reshaping sustainable finance. The speakers also highlighted the growing importance of geospatial risk in today’s ever-changing climate, as investors and stakeholders actively seek opportunities that support sustainable projects. The discussion covered the valuable potential of location-specific risk data in navigating and mitigating risks, ultimately promoting a more sustainable financial landscape.

Nature and understanding its impact and dependencies for business is developing rapidly globally and domestically.   In response to this, Governance Institute of Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand have released “Nature-related Financial Disclosures FAQs” to keep members ahead of the curve. “As approaches to nature-related disclosures and terminology rapidly develops, this publication will empower organisations to engage effectively with nature-related risks and opportunities,” says Ainslie van Onselen, CEO of CA ANZ. “Whilst the understanding of nature-related risks and opportunities is evolving, these FAQs aim to explain common issues and provide links to relevant practical resources to encourage a deeper dive,” says Karen McWilliams FCA, CA ANZ Sustainability and Business Reform Leader. #CAANZ #DifferenceMakers #Sustainability #Climate

📊 Following our Controversy Alerts tool analysis of BlackRock's potential involvement with the new Labour government, here are some other insights from the recent general election results likely to impact the ESG landscape: 🔹A Focus on Green Growth: National Wealth Fund: This fund aims to attract three pounds of private investment for every one pound of public investment, driving substantial green growth initiatives. 🔹Mandated Transition Plans: UK-Regulated Financial Institutions: Banks, asset managers, pension funds, and insurers, along with FTSE 100 companies, will be required to develop and implement credible transition plans that align with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement. This ensures a robust commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices. 🔹Sustainability Disclosure Requirements: Alignment with International Standards: The UK is committed to fulfilling the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements aligned with International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards and the TPT disclosure framework. This move will enhance transparency and accountability in sustainability reporting. Stay tuned for more updates on how these developments will shape the future of ESG investing in the UK. 🌍📈 #ESG #GreenGrowth #SustainableInvesting #ClimateAction #LabourGovernment #GaiaLens