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Biodiversity Indicators Partnership (BIP)
The Biodiversity Indicators Partnership promotes the development, delivery and use of biodiversity indicators. Its primary role is to delivering indicators to monitor progress toward global and national goals and targets, such as those established under the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the Convention on Migratory Species and Ramsar, among others. The BIP also supports indicators used in IPBES Assessment reports and for reporting progress towards Sustainable Development Goals. Indicators supported by the BIP are also used by national and regional government.
Eora global supply chain database
EORA is a global supply chain database that consists of a multi-region input output table (MIRO) model that provides a time series of high-resolution IO tables with matching environmental and social satellite accounts for 190 countries. EORA has particularly high granularity for Australia, whereas EXIOBASE is ideal for the European context.
Exiobase
EXIOBASE is a global, detailed Multi-Regional Environmentally Extended Supply-Use Table (MR-SUT) and Input-Output Table (MR-IOT). It was developed by harmonising and detailing supply-use tables for a large number of countries, estimating emissions and resource extractions by industry.
Transition today: A progress update - How investors can support climate transition across portfolios
The report explores how investors can support climate transitions through decarbonisation, alignment with transition pathways, and investments in climate solutions. It emphasises systemic risks, scope 3 emissions, and capital mobilisation to developing economies, offering actionable strategies to integrate climate goals into investment portfolios.
Transforming global finance for climate action: Addressing misaligned incentives and unlocking opportunities
The report identifies systemic barriers preventing the flow of capital to climate-positive projects. It introduces the PIVOT framework, outlining policy vacuum, misaligned incentives, valuation challenges, inactive ownership, and transition misalignment. The report provides actionable solutions for policymakers, investors, and stakeholders to align finance with the Paris Agreement.
Broken promises: Two years of corporate reporting under Australia’s Modern Slavery Act
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.
The Good Food Institute (GFI)
Good Food Institute (GFI) is a nonprofit think tank advancing plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived proteins to create a sustainable, secure, and just global food system. By promoting alternative proteins, GFI aims to reduce environmental impact, enhance global health, and improve food security.
Asian cropportunities: Supplying raw materials for plant-based meat
This report highlights Asia's potential to supply raw materials for the plant-based meat industry. Key ingredients such as soy, wheat, and alternative crops like konjac and jackfruit are evaluated for their nutritional, environmental, and economic potential in Asian markets. The report suggests ways Asian countries can leverage local crops and production capacities to meet growing demand, boosting food security and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
Topo Finance's the carbon bankroll series
This series explores how corporate cash and investments drive substantial carbon emissions through the financial system. It highlights the overlooked climate impact of cash held by corporations and offers insights for companies aiming to decarbonise their financial practices. The series provides guidance to help organisations align their financial management with climate goals, enabling proactive, systemic climate action.
Environmental crimes financial toolkit
This toolkit is a practical resource for finance professionals, outlining key indicators, typologies, and red flags related to environmental crime. Designed to support risk management and due diligence, the toolkit assists in identifying and mitigating financial exposure to environmental crime.
Global coal exit list (GCEL)
The Global Coal Exit List (GCEL) is an online database offering detailed information on companies involved in coal mining, power generation, and associated infrastructure. It assists finance professionals in identifying and divesting from coal-related businesses, promoting sustainable finance practices aligned with reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises on responsible business conduct
This guide provides voluntary standards for responsible business, covering areas such as human rights, environmental impact, anti-corruption, and stakeholder engagement. It emphasises on climate goals, technology due diligence, and transparency in lobbying and reporting, supporting sustainable development and fair business practices globally.
The private investment landscape for a global circular economy for plastics: Insights from the Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker
This report explores the private investment landscape for plastics circularity, providing key insights from the Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker. It reveals that while $32 billion is invested annually, this is far below the $1 trillion needed to meet global 2040 targets. Emerging markets, which account for significant plastic pollution, receive only 6% of total investments.
Banking on biodiversity collapse series
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.
Investigating global aquatic food loss and waste
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.
Climate allocation compass, a framework for real-world decarbonization (Compass-FRWD)
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.