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Indigenous wisdom and co-creation towards decolonisation: A review of Indigenous inclusion in management education

This review finds Western business schools have often excluded Indigenous knowledge, and argues decolonising management education requires Indigenous self-determination, truth-telling, trust-building, co-created curricula and relational pedagogies grounded in Indigenous wisdom and communities.
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25 April 2026

Impact statement framework: Valuing, accounting and reporting societal impact

Valuing Impact
Framework for impact statements, valuing organisations’ societal effects across natural, human and social capital using eQALY. It outlines scope, data, modelling, reporting, governance and case studies to support comparable, decision-useful impact valuation.
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2 March 2026

Physical risk guide: For asset owners and asset managers

MSCI Inc.
Guide outlines frameworks for assessing, managing and reporting physical climate risks in investment portfolios. It covers exposure mapping, hazard identification, financial impact metrics (e.g. AAL, Climate VaR), scenario analysis, adaptation strategies and regulatory alignment, emphasising integration into governance, risk management and disclosure processes.
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27 April 2026

The case for pricing pollution: Reducing emissions, strengthening the economy, and delivering a fair share for Australians

The Superpower Institute
The report argues Australia should introduce a Polluter Pays Levy and Fair Share Levy to cut emissions, raise revenue, compensate households, improve productivity, and secure fairer returns from fossil fuel resources.
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1 January 2026

Free to be exploited: The abuse of platform-based food delivery riders in Saudi Arabia and the UAE

Equidem
Report finds migrant delivery riders in Saudi Arabia and UAE face systemic exploitation via third-party logistics, including coercive employment, wage abuses, unsafe conditions, and restricted mobility. Weak enforcement and outsourcing obscure accountability. Recommends stronger regulation, corporate oversight, and international labour standards.
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13 April 2026

Impact trickles down: A general equilibrium theory of stakeholder exit and engagement

National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
Develops a multi-sided matching model showing stakeholder exit or engagement depends on whether harm scales with productivity. When it does, high-productivity stakeholders exit, triggering reallocation spillovers that reduce harm economy-wide. Firm-level analyses underestimate impact by missing these general equilibrium “trickle-down” effects.
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15 April 2026

Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy

European Commission
The Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy is a European Commission platform providing curated data, tools and analysis to support evidence-based policymaking. It consolidates research, indicators and policy information on biomass-based sectors, enabling stakeholders to monitor developments and assess the sustainability and economic impacts of the EU bioeconomy.
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20 July 2017

NatureFinance: Resources & Tools

NatureFinance
NatureFinance’s Resources & Tools hub provides a curated collection of reports, briefs and analytical tools focused on mobilising finance for nature-positive outcomes. It covers topics such as bioeconomy development, nature markets and innovative financing structures, supporting investors and policymakers in integrating nature-related considerations into financial decision-making.
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Finding investment opportunities in the global response to water stress

Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Examines investment opportunities arising from global water stress, focusing on infrastructure renewal, risk management and efficiency gains. Outlines how investors can identify growth across asset classes and technologies addressing water scarcity, supporting resilience, cost reduction and long-term economic trends.
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22 April 2026

A director’s guide to mandatory climate reporting: Version 2

Australian Institute of Company Directors
Provides guidance for directors on Australia’s mandatory climate reporting regime, outlining regulatory requirements, governance expectations, and disclosure obligations under AASB S2. Explains implementation timelines, assurance pathways, and practical steps to manage climate-related risks, opportunities, and reporting processes within corporate reporting frameworks.
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24 September 2024

OECD Green Finance and Investment library

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
OECD’s Green Finance and Investment series provides policy analysis and guidance to mobilise public and private finance for green growth. It examines how regulatory frameworks and investment strategies can scale funding for low-carbon, climate-resilient and resource-efficient infrastructure, technologies and businesses.
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Integrated decision-making framework

Capitals Coalition (CapsCo)
The Capitals Coalition’s Integrated Decision-Making Framework provides a structured approach to incorporating natural, social, human and produced capital into organisational decisions. It offers stepwise guidance, governance and technical tools to support consistent valuation of impacts and dependencies, enabling finance professionals to integrate sustainability considerations into decision-making processes.
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26 November 2025

Stakeholder Engagement Guide (beta)

Rights CoLab
The Stakeholder Engagement Guide is an investor-focused tool for assessing how portfolio companies engage with affected stakeholders within human rights and environmental due diligence. It outlines four stages and seven effectiveness criteria, providing questions, indicators and examples to evaluate engagement quality and identify risks and improvements.
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11 June 2025

Modern slavery and human rights: Policy and evidence centre

Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre
The Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre is a UK-based research initiative that funds and co-creates independent, policy-focused research on modern slavery. It brings together academics, policymakers, businesses and civil society to improve evidence-based laws, policies and practices addressing modern slavery globally.
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Evidensia

ISEAL Alliance
Evidensia is an open-access platform that curates and synthesises credible research on the sustainability impacts of supply chain initiatives and tools. It enables users to access, interpret and compare evidence, supporting informed decision-making and improving the effectiveness of market-based sustainability approaches.
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Our Watch: Change the story and key frameworks

Our Watch
Change the Story is an evidence-based national framework developed by Our Watch to guide the primary prevention of violence against women in Australia. It examines social, economic and cultural drivers of gender inequality and outlines coordinated actions across institutions and communities to address these underlying causes.
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