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Work Health Index
The Work Health Index tool measures workplace health and wellbeing across various sectors. It provides organisations with insights into their performance, highlighting areas for improvement and enabling data-driven strategies to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity.
How the oil industry has sustained market dominance through policy influence
The report details how the oil and gas industry has systematically opposed renewable energy and electric vehicles through a long-standing narrative playbook. This opposition has hindered the global energy transition, contributing significantly to continued high emissions and delaying critical climate action.
Storylines: A science-based method for assessing and measuring future physical climate-related financial risk
The report presents a method called "storylines" for assessing future physical climate-related financial risks. It emphasises plausibility over probability, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of uncertainties and risks in financial disclosures, particularly in the context of extreme climate events. This approach enhances risk assessment by integrating climate science with traditional financial analysis frameworks.
Shareaction's insuring disaster benchmark series
The "Insuring Disaster" series by ShareAction evaluates the responsible investment and underwriting practices of the world's largest insurers, focusing on their approaches to critical environmental and social issues. This benchmark series highlights the industry's impact on climate, biodiversity, and human rights, offering actionable recommendations for improvement.
Addressing child labour: A guide for the private sector
This guide from the UN Global Compact Network UK offers businesses actionable strategies to eradicate child labour from global supply chains. It outlines the business case for tackling child labour, defines key concepts, and provides concrete steps for prevention, mitigation, and remediation. The guide emphasises the importance of policy commitment, supply chain oversight, and collaboration with stakeholders.
Regenerative development and design
The report explores the necessity and principles of regenerative development, aiming to create thriving living systems that evolve toward greater health and vitality. It emphasises aligning human actions with natural systems, integrating ancient wisdom with modern science, and fostering holistic, co-creative partnerships between people and the planet for sustainable and thriving futures.
Charting a greener course: The role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in the net-zero transition
This report examines the potential of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in reducing the environmental impact of aviation. It highlights various types of SAFs, their scalability, and the critical role of investors in supporting high-integrity fuels to achieve net-zero emissions in the aviation sector.
Sustainable aviation fuel policy in the UK
The UK Government has finalised its sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) mandate, requiring jet fuel suppliers to blend SAF into conventional fuel. Despite existing funds, further financial support is needed. The policy landscape is expected to evolve, particularly with the upcoming General Election. The mandate aims to align aviation with climate targets.
Sustainable aviation fuel policy in the United States
The policy summary discusses the US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policy, highlighting the favourable regulatory landscape, the Biden administration's support through tax credits and subsidies, and the SAF Grand Challenge. It also covers the different acts, state-level initiatives, and various financial mechanisms to bolster SAF production and adoption, comparing it with EU and UK policies.
The challenges of scaling up e-kerosene production in Europe
The report highlights the EU's efforts to meet sustainable aviation fuel targets through various projects. Despite a projected 1.7 Mt production capacity by 2030, challenges include regulatory loopholes, high production costs, limited renewable resources, and dependency on biogenic CO2.
Why does aviation need green hydrogen to decarbonise?
This benchmark series on green hydrogen in aviation explores the UK's and EU's efforts to decarbonise the sector. It covers policy landscapes, innovation, and sustainable growth recommendations, providing essential insights for finance professionals in sustainable finance.
SASHA Coalition
SASHA Coalition advocates for green hydrogen to decarbonise aviation and shipping sectors. It unites industry leaders to promote policy and technological advancements, aiming to address the Green Hydrogen Gap in the UK and EU.
Making net-zero aviation possible: An industry-backed, 1.5°C-aligned transition strategy
The report outlines a 1.5°C-aligned transition strategy for decarbonising the aviation sector by 2050. It provides tools and milestones, to guide public and private sector decision-makers in achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable aviation fuels, novel propulsion technologies, and efficiency improvements. The strategy emphasises collaboration across the aviation value chain to meet the ambitious climate targets.
Sustainable finance roadmap 2024
The Australian Government's 2024 Sustainable Finance Roadmap outlines a plan to mobilise private capital towards achieving net-zero emissions. It focuses on improving transparency in climate and sustainability reporting, enhancing financial system capabilities, and demonstrating government leadership. Key initiatives include mandatory climate-related financial disclosures, developing a sustainable finance taxonomy, and issuing sovereign green bonds.
UK Government
The UK official government website, Gov.uk, provides comprehensive information and services. It includes guidance on policies, public services, and regulations, making it a valuable resource for residents, businesses, and visitors. Access key information on taxes, benefits, health, and travel efficiently through this user-friendly platform.
Key performance indicators of responsible corporate tax conduct – and their green and red flags
The report outlines key performance indicators (KPIs) for responsible corporate tax conduct, highlighting green and red flags. Key aspects include transparent financial statements, robust tax commitments, public Country-by-Country disclosures, disclosure of uncertain tax positions, and consistent corporate cash taxes paid over five years. It aims to guide investors in assessing tax conduct.