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Activating private investment in adaptation: Turning capital flight risk into the next multibillion opportunity

Investor Group on Climate Change
This report highlights the need to scale private investment in climate adaptation to mitigate capital flight from vulnerable areas. It outlines barriers like resilience valuation and fiduciary concerns, and recommends actions for governments and investors to facilitate resilience innovation, regulatory support, and shared understanding of physical risks, ensuring long-term economic stability and community protection.
Research
7 November 2024

Broken promises: Two years of corporate reporting under Australia’s Modern Slavery Act

Australian Human Rights Institute
This report reviews corporate compliance with Australia's Modern Slavery Act's requirements. Findings reveal limited progress, with many companies failing to address mandatory reporting criteria and fulfil commitments to tackle modern slavery risks. The report urges stronger oversight, due diligence, and legal consequences to shift responses from policy statements to actionable measures that effectively protect vulnerable workers.
Research
17 November 2022

How to do corporate impact investing

Impact Europe
This report outlines how corporate impact investing bridges business goals with positive social and environmental impact. It presents various corporate approaches, explores synergies with internal teams, and identifies strategic benefits, including scaling innovation, aligning with corporate purpose, and accessing new markets. Practical steps guide companies in structuring, engaging stakeholders, and initiating investments for maximum impact.
Research
6 June 2024

Impact Europe

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Impact Europe connects practitioners, policymakers, and researchers with insights and resources to drive positive social change across Europe. Through evidence-based reports, case studies, and tools, Impact Europe empowers communities to build and share innovative, impactful solutions. This platform facilitates collaboration and best practices for sustainable and social development.
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Mobilizing finance for nature-based solutions: New business opportunities and capital flows

SMBC
The report explores the role of financial institutions in driving investments towards nature-positive initiatives. It highlights key challenges and opportunities in biodiversity financing, focusing on innovative financial models, carbon markets, and ecosystem service monetisation. The report presents case studies from Southeast Asia and proposes solutions like blended finance to de-risk projects and enhance collaboration across sectors.
Research
16 October 2024

Banking on biodiversity collapse series

BankTrack
This series examines the relationship between global finance and biodiversity collapse, focusing on the financial flows supporting deforestation and ecosystem degradation. It explores the role of banks and investors in funding forest-risk commodity sectors across key regions and highlights the gap between corporate sustainability commitments and real-world actions.
Benchmark/series

Modern slavery and remediation - an investor's guide

First Sentier Investors
This guide explores the role of investors in addressing modern slavery within their portfolios. It provides practical steps for identifying risks, engaging investee companies, and enabling remediation when harm occurs. It includes case studies, recommendations, and legal frameworks to help investors meet their obligations and protect human rights.
Research
18 October 2024

Young women's financial inclusion: What works

Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP)
The report explores strategies for financially including young women, particularly in low-income countries. It highlights key components such as product design, delivery, financial capability building, and social intermediation, and addresses how financial services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of different segments of young women, making it both impactful and commercially viable for financial service providers.
Research
10 October 2024

An intersectional approach to inclusion at work

This report outlines an intersectional approach to inclusion at work, focusing on neurodivergent and marginalised groups. The author proposes six evidence-based principles, emphasising the need for systemic inclusion, transparency, and fairness to remove barriers and foster a more inclusive workplace for all employees.
Research
21 June 2022

Diversity matters even more: The case for holistic impact

McKinsey & Company
This report demonstrates that diverse leadership teams are linked to stronger financial performance, higher social and environmental impact, and more satisfied workforces. Covering data from 1,265 companies across 23 countries, the report highlights that companies with greater gender and ethnic diversity are more likely to outperform peers and contribute to sustainable, inclusive growth.
Research
5 December 2023

Policy model for gender-inclusive finance

Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI)
This paper outlines key strategies for policymakers and regulators to foster women's financial inclusion. It emphasises addressing societal barriers, leveraging digital financial services, and promoting regulatory frameworks. By advancing gender equity in finance, it contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on economic empowerment, reducing inequalities, and fostering inclusive growth.
Research
5 September 2024

The contribution of libraries to education for sustainable development

Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
This report explores the vital role libraries play in advancing education for sustainable development (ESD). It highlights libraries’ contributions to knowledge sharing, digital access, and community engagement, promoting global networks and open educational resources to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)​.
Research
24 September 2024

WWF water risk filter

World Wide Fund for Nature (World Wildlife Fund – WWF)
The WWF Water Risk Filter is an online tool that helps businesses and investors assess, understand, and respond to water-related risks globally. It offers comprehensive data, including customised risk assessments and mitigation strategies, enabling informed decision-making to manage water risks effectively.
Online tool/database

Investigating global aquatic food loss and waste

World Economic Forum
This report explores the global issue of aquatic food loss and waste (FLW), quantifying it across various species and product types. In 2021, approximately 14.8% of aquatic foods were lost or wasted globally. The report identifies hotspots, outlines key drivers, and suggests targeted interventions to enhance sustainability in the aquatic food industry.
Research
10 April 2024

Climate allocation compass, a framework for real-world decarbonization (Compass-FRWD)

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
This report presents a multi-asset class decarbonisation framework aimed at bridging the global climate investment gap and guiding financial institutions in capital allocation strategies to decarbonise the real economy. The framework includes steps to set emission reduction targets, allocate capital accordingly, and monitor progress using metrics like the Net Zero Deviation Index (NZDI), while emphasising collaboration with policymakers and stakeholders.
Research
15 October 2024

Embedding just transition into corporate climate action strategies

ERM SustainAbility Institute
This report explores how businesses can integrate the concept of a just transition into their climate action strategies. It outlines key frameworks, corporate responsibilities, and challenges, offering guidance for ensuring social and environmental considerations are embedded in decarbonisation efforts.
Research
20 September 2024
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