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We profile organisations that align with one or more of these broader movements: sustainable finance, social impact and environmental advocacy and protection. Most organisations also have research and resources featured in the Altiorem library.
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Bloomberg L.P.
Bloomberg L.P is a privately held financial, software, data, and media company headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Founded in 1981, its growth into a globally recognised icon can be attributed to the success of its data analytics and information-delivery service, Bloomberg Terminal.
Arcus Foundation
Arcus Foundation is a charitable foundation for causes related to great ape conservation and LGBTQ rights and social justice. They partner with experts and advocates for change to ensure that LGBTQ people and apes thrive in a world where social and environmental justice are a reality.
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) established the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures to develop recommendations for more effective disclosures. The recommendations aim to promote more informed investment, credit and insurance underwriting decisions to enable stakeholders to better understand carbon-related assets and the financial system’s exposures to climate-related risks.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a philanthropic organisation founded by Bill and Melinda Gates. The foundation focuses on the issues of extreme poverty and poor health in developing countries, and failures of American's education system.
Center for Humans and Nature
Center for Humans and Nature collaborates with philosophers, ecologists, political scientists, and economists, among others, to explore the social and ecological responsibilities of humans. The Center's ideas are presented in their journal Minding Nature, the City Creatures Blog, and special events.
Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
The Grantham Institute on Climate Change and the Environment produces research and training on climate change. Formed in 2008 by the London School of Economics and Political Science, the Institute unites global experts to address environmental challenges.
Oxfam
Oxfam is a global movement of international confederations that work together to fight inequality and poverty. They work directly with communities and seek to influence the powerful to ensure that poor people can improve their lives and livelihoods, and have a say in decisions that affect them.
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is a unique partnership between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the global financial sector. UNEP FI works closely with over 200 financial institutions that are signatories to the UNEP FI Statement on Sustainable Development to develop linkages between sustainability and financial performance.
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading United Nations entity on human rights. It assists governments and business to fulfil their obligations and supports individuals to claim their rights.
The Climate Group
The Climate Group is an international non-profit organisation working to accelerate climate action. They work with leading businesses, states and regions, aiming to deliver a world of net zero greenhouse gas emissions and greater prosperity for all.
Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB)
The Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) is an international consortium of business and environmental NGOs. It is committed to advancing and aligning the global mainstream corporate reporting model to equate natural capital with financial capital.
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) examines issues related to energy markets, trends, and policies. IEEFA is a not-for-profit think tank which produces knowledge products to accelerate the transition of the global economy towards low-carbon economy.
Australian Border Force
Australian Government's lead agency for driving effective implementation of the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018. Australian Border Force houses the Modern Slavery Business Engagement Unit which provides guidance and support to reporting entities about compliance and managing the public register of statements.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. It provides regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a global, CEO-led organisation of over 200 leading international companies that work cooperatively to accelerate a successful transition into a sustainable world. WBCSD focuses on making member companies more successful by maximising the positive impact for shareholders, the environment and society.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat (UN Climate Change), is an agency that operates under the United Nations. An international entity, UNFCCC are tasked with effectively addressing issues in relation to climate change, and promoting a collaborative global effort by facilitating intergovernmental negotiations.