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Governance

The governance pillar in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) refers to the systems, policies, and practices that ensure an organisation is managed responsibly and ethically. It includes issues such as board structure, reporting & disclosures, shareholders & voting, and risk management. Strong governance reduces risks, enhances trust, and supports long-term business sustainability.

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The ambition loop: How business and government can advance policies that fast track zero-carbon economic growth

United Nations Global Compact
This report highlights how building on business leadership and strong national policy measures spur additional investment and action on businesses, accelerating the transition to a prosperous zero carbon economy. This requires an "ambition loop" - a positive feedback loop between business leadership and government policies.
Research
1 November 2018

Over 100 global financial institutions are exiting coal, with more to come

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
This report published by IEEFA highlights the fact that over a hundred globally significant financial institutions are divesting from coal projects. It mentions that these major financial institutions, including commercial banks, insurance companies, pension funds, asset management companies, and development finance institutions, are building up the momentum against coal projects.
Research
27 February 2019

Poverty Footprint

United Nations Global Compact
The Poverty Footprint is a tool that enables companies and partners to implement a people-centred assessment of corporate impacts on poverty. The report is used to better understand the impacts of operations and value chain on people and poverty, and to turn this learning into action.
Research
25 September 2015

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
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.
Organisation
37 research items

SDG Industry Matrix: Energy, natural resources and chemicals

United Nations Global Compact
The Industry Matrix aims to inspire and inform the private sector, driving it towards inclusiveness and sustainable prosperity by identifying opportunities for greater social and environmental change. This Matrix applies to industries involved in energy, natural resources and chemicals, outlining ways that companies can create value for shareholders as well as society.
Research
31 January 2017

Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB)

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
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.
Organisation
2 research items

How to invest in the low-carbon economy: An institutional investors' guide

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
This report introduces the investment strategies available to investors in their efforts to align their portfolios with a lower carbon, more climate-resilient economy. The guide focuses on three main areas for investor action: climate-aligned investment opportunities, integration of climate-related risks and opportunities into investment processes, and phasing out investment in thermal coal.
Research
31 December 2018

Australian Border Force

Government Organisations & Departments
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.
Organisation
1 research item

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
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.
Organisation
1 research item

World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Other Industry / Sector Specific Groups & Sponsored Organisations
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.
Organisation
18 research items

Sustainable signals: Growth and opportunity in asset management

Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing and Bloomberg L.P. report highlights how sustainable investing has transformed from a given fiduciary duty into a strategic business imperative in the financial markets. Asset managers in the U.S. perceive this shifting investment landscape as a new opportunity to create increasingly competitive returns and more productive portfolios in the coming years.
Research
19 February 2019

Sustainable reality: Analyzing risk and returns of sustainable funds

Morgan Stanley
Based on research conducted on the performance of nearly 11,000 mutual funds from 2004 to 2018, Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investment finds no statistically significant difference in returns between sustainable funds and traditional funds. However, sustainable funds demonstrated 20% lower downside risk than traditional funds.
Research
6 August 2019

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
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.
Organisation
2 research items

Edwards Mother Earth Foundation: An impact investment case study

Edwards Mother Earth Foundation
A case study of a 100% impact investing strategy conducted by a private foundation with a $35 million portfolio. The report lays out a roadmap similar foundations can follow in pursuing impact investing.
Research
25 September 2018

Business and Human Rights Resource Centre

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
The Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) works to advance human rights in business and eradicate abuse. They achieve this by amplifying the voices of the vulnerable as well as being human rights advocates in civil society, media, companies and governments.
Organisation
11 research items

Edwards Mother Earth Foundation

Other
A private family foundation created in 1997 in the United States with a broad vision for a sustainable planet earth. Philanthropic activities focus on climate change including programs, technology solutions and techniques to catalyse the building industry towards greenhouse gas reductions, and grants to improve energy efficiency and climate wise buildings.
Organisation
1 research item
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