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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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Carbon Brief

Specialist News Services
Carbon Brief is a UK-based website covering the latest developments in climate science, climate policy and energy policy. Key focus areas include science, energy, policy, thematic 'in focus' research pieces and daily news updates.
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United Nations Environment Programme

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the principal global environmental authority responsible for setting the global environmental agenda and serving as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP drives the environmental element of the sustainable development plan put into place by the United Nations (UN).
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42 research items

SDG Industry Matrix: Industrial manufacturing

United Nations Global Compact
The Industry Matrix outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals with industry specific practical examples that companies can incorporate and follow. These industry specific ideas outline opportunities to create blended value by addressing both shareholder interests and welfare of the society. 

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31 July 2016

SDG Industry Matrix: Transportation

United Nations Global Compact
The main purpose of the Matrix is to attract and influence the transportation industry to take measures that drive the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Matrix provides industry specific ideas and leading examples for each SDG, and outlines opportunities for the industry, as well as society, through shared value.
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31 December 2015

We Mean Business

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
We Mean Business is a global nonprofit coalition working with the world’s most influential businesses to take action on climate change. The organisation catalyses business leadership to drive policy ambition and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy.
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3 research items

Ceres

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organisation working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and inequitable workplaces.
Organisation
11 research items

Institutional investors and the behavioral barriers to taking action on climate change

ClimateWorks Foundation
The report examines why leading climate investors are rapidly outpacing their peers despite having access to the same information. As part of the report, investment professionals and key stakeholders were surveyed and interviewed, revealing cognitive biases to be an important barrier to taking action on climate change.
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28 October 2019

Empty nets: How overfishing risks leaving investors stranded

Asia Research & Engagement (ARE)
In a report written under the Fish Tracker Initiative, this document provides an overview of seafood exposure in equity capital markets, focusing on fishing related risks. This report is written with the purpose of aligning the world's capital markets with sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture.
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8 November 2017

Protecting our best interests: Rediscovering fiduciary obligation

ShareAction
ShareAction (formerly FairPensions) report on the fiduciary obligations of different types of investors, exploring how the interpretation of this relationship has shifted from its traditional meaning. A detailed analysis concludes with recommendations for government departments, regulators and investors, to ensure that fiduciary principles are indeed protecting beneficiaries.
Research
24 March 2011

Investing in the global green economy: Busting common myths

FTSE Russell
Analysis by FTSE Russell suggests that the transition to a sustainable green economy is a large investment opportunity, backed by global efforts to combat climate change and broader environmental challenges, that can deliver outperformance of the global equity market,




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31 May 2018

FTSE Russell

Commercial Research Providers
FTSE Russell is a global provider of benchmarks, analytics and data solutions with multi-asset capabilities. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of London Stock Exchange Group, and is a unit of its Information Services Division.

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2 research items

SDG Industry Matrix: Food, beverage and consumer goods

Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler International (KPMG International)
This report aims to inspire and inform the food, beverage, and consumer goods industry to take action to drive inclusive sustainable prosperity. The report depicts the opportunities for shared value from company actions, including leading industry examples, through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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31 December 2015

Planetary boundaries: Guiding human development on a changing planet

The planetary boundaries concept presents a set of nine planetary boundaries within which humanity can continue to develop and thrive for generations to come; a 'safe operating space'. Crossing these boundaries increases the risk of generating large-scale abrupt or irreversible environmental changes.
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13 February 2015

Accounting for Sustainability (A4S)

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Accounting for Sustainability aims to inspire action by finance leaders to drive a fundamental shift towards resilient business models and a sustainable economy. It achieves this through conducting research, publishing reports, hosting events and providing a networking platform for the finance and accounting community.
Organisation
16 research items

Regnan

Commercial Organisations
Regnan specialises in research that identifies the environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities in S&P/ASX200 companies and engages with companies to improve their long-term performance. Regnan also offers an advisory service that supports institutional investors to build their own responsible investment capabilities.
Organisation
2 research items

Profundo

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Profundo is an independent non-profit company that aims to make a practical contribution, toward a sustainable world and social justice, with fact-based research and advice. Services include equity analysis and research across finance, tax, policy, supply chain and markets. Projects cover environmental risks such as deforestation, animal welfare and palm oil.
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2 research items
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