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Artificial intelligence: The public policy opportunity
The artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity is here, and it's transforming industry and society. Governments must create public policy environments that encourage AI innovation, while mitigating negative consequences. This report by Intel outlines several key recommendations necessary to realise the potential of AI and to prepare for this transformative technology.
Addressing harmful online content: A perspective from broadcasting and on-demand standards regulation
This discussion paper presents broadcasting and on-demand standards regulation as a model to address harmful online content. It calls for transparency in platform moderation, a flexible approach to regulation in an environment of free expression, and harmonisation of a regulatory approach for globally accessible content.
AI act: Laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence and amending certain union legislative acts
The EU Commission has published a regulation that establishes harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (AI) while amending certain union laws. Stakeholders mostly agree on the need for action in the field of AI, but warn the Commission to avoid duplication and overregulation. The regulation will require an appropriate level of human and financial resources.
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.
UBS
UBS is a leading global financial institution providing a range of services, from wealth management to investment banking. Explore their offerings and financial solutions at https://www.ubs.com/au/en.html.
International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)
The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) is a global organisation promoting corporate reporting that goes beyond financials, emphasising a holistic approach to business performance. Visit their website for resources and insights into integrated reporting standards, fostering transparency and accountability in corporate disclosures.
IBM Institute for Business Value
Explore valuable insights at the IBM Institute for Business Value. Uncover industry-leading research, reports, and perspectives on key business challenges. Navigate through thought-provoking analyses on topics like digital transformation, innovation, and emerging technologies. Elevate your business strategy with data-driven expertise from IBM, a global leader in technology and consulting.
Good Ancestor Movement
The Good Ancestor Movement helps wealthy individuals manage their money in ways that benefit society and future generations. If you're interested in learning more about responsible wealth management, the Good Ancestor Movement is a great place to start.
Earth system justice needed to identify and live within Earth system boundaries
This article considers how to integrate principles of justice within Earth’s system boundaries, specifically for climate, the biosphere, water and nutrient cycles, and aerosols. Using the Earth system justice approach, it discusses living within planetary limits whilst minimising significant harm to all people and ensuring equitable access to resources.
Towards a systemic understanding of sustainable well-being for all in cities: A conceptual framework
The purpose of this framework is to guide the design and evaluation of public policies, as well as provide tools for conducting thorough assessments and monitoring progress across various socio-ecological dimensions of sustainable well-being in different urban settings on a universal scale.
Climate impacts at work: Supporting a climate ready workforce
Demonstrates empirical evidence of varied climate change impacts and their effects on workers and organisations across a range of industries, working mostly in Victoria. Workers are being affected in many compounding ways. With climate change impacts continuing to worsen, workers and industry must be supported to adapt to climate change.
Can ESG add alpha? An analysis of ESG tilt and momentum strategies
This research explores the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on investment returns, focusing on ESG Tilt and ESG Momentum strategies. The study reveals that both strategies outperformed the global benchmark, providing empirical evidence that ESG factors can enhance portfolio performance.
An equitable energy allowance for all: Pathways for a below 2◦ C-compliant global buildings sector
The article asserts that building energy codes must be derived from global climate change targets. Thus, an innovate global Building Stock Energy Model is developed to determine the required energy efficiency levels for building stocks of 138 countries in alignment with the Paris Agreement’s below 2°C climate change scenario.
A comprehensive overview of global biodiversity finance
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview and an aggregate estimate of global biodiversity finance. It aims to provide an outline of government support that is potentially harmful to biodiversity and offers recommendations for improving the assessment, tracking, and reporting of biodiversity finance.
What Doughnut Economics means for business: Creating enterprises that are regenerative and distributive by design
This guide is intended for businesses and individuals who want to implement Doughnut Economics principles. It provides guidance on how to redesign a business through its strategic decisions and operations by focusing on purpose, networks governance, ownership and finance. The paper explores barriers and innovations to sustainable business design.
Integrity matters: Net zero commitments by businesses, financial institutions, cities and regions
As the global community faces a climate crisis, the report recommends setting standards and criteria for achieving net zero emissions, addressing concerns about greenwashing, and calling for a just transition for developing countries. The report advocates for a collaborative 'ambition loop' to accelerate global efforts toward a sustainable future.