This report examines the ongoing crises of environmental and social breakdown, exploring their interconnected drivers and feedbacks. It offers pragmatic and personal solutions, challenging the myth of progress, and suggesting thoughtful change as the only hope for navigating this uncertain future.

This is a guide for financial investors aimed at closing the gap between LGBTI communities and investors, emphasizing the economic benefits of LGBTI inclusion and providing a five-step framework for LGBTI lens investment.

This investor toolkit provides guidance on managing human rights and international humanitarian law (IHL) risks before, during, and after armed conflicts. It helps investors identify and address these risks in their portfolios, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and promoting responsible investment practices.

This study investigates how different weighted average cost of capital (WACC) assumptions impact decarbonisation pathways for developing economies. The results demonstrate the disproportionate impact of high capital costs between regions, with green electricity production potentially 35% lower in Africa, increasing the risk of a climate investment trap.

This report explores the barriers preventing women fund managers from receiving capital, particularly local, diverse women. The report outlines recommendations and tools for investors to better support women decision makers.

This report explores the current landscape of ESG ratings. Investors are the primary customers for ESG ratings products and drivers of their evolution. Fifty-two percent of corporates and fifty-nine percent of investors have moderate trust that ESG ratings accurately reflect ESG performance.

This report examines the future of waste reduction, the environmental and financial impacts of waste, and investment opportunities in waste management globally. The report provides regional, country, and sector insights on companies most affected by waste and ways for mainstream companies to proactively manage waste and pollution.

This report maps the road to 1.5°C in energy transitions, discussing pathways and policies to achieve this goal. It highlights the role of investors in driving the energy transition, and the need for mandatory disclosure requirements and robust reporting frameworks to achieve material impact.

This is a comprehensive and insightful guide for organisations seeking to engage with angel investors and support the development of entrepreneurship ecosystems in emerging markets. The report covers key topics such as the nature of angel investing, challenges facing angel networks, best practices and strategies, and practical tools for development institutions.

This report explores the most pressing economic, environmental, technological, and public health challenges facing stakeholders amid an unstable global landscape. It proposes stakeholders should act quickly to address these challenges, in partnership with others, to mitigate risks and shape a more sustainable future.

This report provides an analysis of data submitted by businesses using the Women's Empowerment Principles Tool, which measures companies' commitments to gender equality. Results indicate that while companies are making efforts to advance gender equality in their leadership and workplace, improvement is still needed in marketplace and community categories.

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) facilitates global collaboration for sustainable development. Explore their initiatives and solutions at unsdsn.org, uniting academia, businesses, and policymakers to address pressing global challenges.

This report explores technology tools available to human right defenders for collecting, managing, analysing, communicating and archiving data. HRDs should prioritise simplicity, familiarity, and ease of use when choosing a tool, and be mindful of potential security risks. Strategic partnerships and obtaining second opinions can also aid decision making.

The Investor Agenda is a collaborative initiative uniting global investors committed to addressing climate change. Featuring leading organisations like PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) and others, it provides a platform for investors to align actions with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Visit for insights on sustainable investment strategies and climate-conscious practices.

Deutsche Bank is a global financial institution offering a wide range of banking and financial services. It operates globally, providing services in corporate banking, investment banking, asset management, and retail banking. Explore Deutsche Bank for comprehensive financial solutions and international banking expertise.

UBS is a leading global financial institution providing a range of services, from wealth management to investment banking. Explore their offerings and financial solutions at https://www.ubs.com/au/en.html.