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The environmental pillar in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) assesses an organisation’s impact on the planet. It includes issues such as climate change, biodiversity, waste management and water management. Strong environmental practices help businesses reduce risks, comply with regulations, and drive long-term sustainability.
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Impact Investor
Impact Investor is a sister publication company of Investment and Pensions Europe (IPE) providing insights and resources for impact investing. Explore our content covering sustainable finance, responsible investment, and impactful strategies. Join our community for expert perspectives and stay informed about the latest trends in socially and environmentally conscious investing.
IFM Investors
IFM Investors is a global investment manager, stewarding funds on behalf of like-minded investors worldwide. Explore our diverse investment strategies across infrastructure, debt investments, listed equities, and private markets.
Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP)
The Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) at the University of Zurich is a leading institution in sustainable finance research and education. Explore their site at csp.uzh.ch for insights into sustainable investment strategies, ESG integration, and the intersection of finance and environmental, social, and governance considerations.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDDR)
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is a global organisation dedicated to reducing the impact of disasters. Visit their official site at undrr.org for valuable resources, reports, and insights on disaster risk reduction. Access information on global initiatives, partnerships, and strategies aimed at building resilient communities and safeguarding lives.
The state of AI governance in Australia
This report reveals that Australian organisations lack structured governance around AI systems. Corporate leaders should invest in expertise, create a comprehensive AI strategy, implement addressing risks and support a human-centered culture. The appropriate governance of AI systems is critical for corporate leaders to mitigate risks.
The impact of digital technology on human rights in Europe and Central Asia
This report examines the impact of digital technology and artificial intelligence on human rights in Europe and Central Asia, with a particular focus on the use of data protection and legislative frameworks. It provides an overview of the relevant international and regional initiatives, and analyses the applicable legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks.
The geography of Australia’s digital industries: Digital technology industry clusters in Australia’s capital cities and regions
This report documents the location of 96 digital technology industry clusters in Australia’s capital cities, regions, and suburbs. The report draws attention to the variables that affect industry growth and development, from company profit growth to housing affordability and quality of life.
Report of COMEST on robotics ethics
COMEST has released a report on robotics ethics which covers the history, development, and social impact of robots. It also offers recommendations for the ethical use of robotics.
Montreal declaration for a responsible development of artificial intelligence
This report outlines a framework for responsible development of artificial intelligence. It provides principles that should guide ethical use of AI for the well-being of sentient beings, respect for autonomy, protection of privacy and intimacy, solidarity, democratic participation, equity, diversity inclusion, caution, responsibility, and sustainable development.
Ethics guidelines for trustworthy AI
The European Commission's AI High-Level Expert Group has released their Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI. The report provides a framework for creating lawful, ethical, and robust AI systems throughout the system's life cycle. The guidelines focus on respect for human autonomy, prevention of harm, fairness, and explicability.
Ethically aligned design: A vision for prioritising human well-being with autonomous and intelligent systems
This report is a call-to-action for technologists to align creation of autonomous and intelligent systems to defined values and ethical principles prioritising human well-being. Emphasising the importance of embedding values and morals into these systems, it discusses a range of topics, including job automation, personal data protection, A/IS education, law, and more.
Engaging the ICT sector on human rights: Conflict and security
This report provides an overview of the main human rights instruments and adverse impacts of the ICT sector in conflict-affected areas, emphasising its role in promoting security and other human rights while highlighting the potential risks of new technologies in this context. It also includes investor guidance to help evaluate if companies are meeting their human rights responsibilities.
Dutch pension funds agreement on responsible investment
The Dutch Pension Funds Agreement on Responsible Investment outlines the policies and procedures needed for pension funds to prevent, mitigate, and remediate against negative social and environmental consequences of investments. The agreement promotes long-term shareholder engagement and encourages due diligence in outsourcing, reporting, and transparency.
IDEEA Group
IDEEA Group is a consultancy specialising in natural capital accounting, a method to measure the value of nature's benefits. They help businesses understand the environmental impact of their activities through data and scientific methods.
Australian Ethical
Australian Ethical is a leading ethical investment manager in Australia, offering responsible and sustainable investment options. With a focus on positive impact, they provide ethical superannuation, managed funds, and investment solutions, aligning investments with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. Explore ethical financial choices with Australian Ethical.
Pollination
Pollination Group is a sustainable finance advisory firm providing expertise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. Specialising in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, they offer strategic advisory services and innovative solutions for clients aiming to drive positive impact and sustainable growth in their businesses.