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Food Systems Dashboard

Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
The Food Systems Dashboard is a comprehensive tool providing insights into global food systems. It offers data on food production, consumption, and nutrition, enabling users to analyse and compare food systems across countries. This tool supports informed decision-making for improving food security and sustainability.
Online tool/database

Developing a biodiversity policy: A technical guide for asset owners and investment managers

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
This guide provides asset owners and investment managers with a structured approach to developing a biodiversity policy. It outlines the importance of addressing biodiversity loss, offers a five-step process for integrating biodiversity considerations into investment practices, and details key components of a comprehensive biodiversity policy, including governance, target setting, and risk management.
Research
9 April 2024

Charting a greener course: The role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in the net-zero transition

Climate Catalyst
This report examines the potential of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in reducing the environmental impact of aviation. It highlights various types of SAFs, their scalability, and the critical role of investors in supporting high-integrity fuels to achieve net-zero emissions in the aviation sector.
Research
23 July 2024

Sustainable aviation fuel policy in the United States

Climate Catalyst
The policy summary discusses the US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policy, highlighting the favourable regulatory landscape, the Biden administration's support through tax credits and subsidies, and the SAF Grand Challenge. It also covers the different acts, state-level initiatives, and various financial mechanisms to bolster SAF production and adoption, comparing it with EU and UK policies.
Research
23 May 2024

Sustainable aviation fuel policy in the European Union (EU)

Climate Catalyst
The EU is developing a policy framework for sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) to achieve net zero aviation. The ReFuelEU Aviation Initiative mandates SAF blending, with targets rising to 70% by 2050. Supporting measures include the Net Zero Industry Act and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. Significant investment is required for this transition.
Research
23 May 2024

Asia in focus: ESG investing and the business and human rights agenda

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The report examines the state of ESG investment in Asia, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by investors, regulators, and companies. It explores the rise of ESG funds, active ownership, sustainable bonds, and the evolving regulatory landscape.
Research
11 June 2024

Making net-zero aviation possible: An industry-backed, 1.5°C-aligned transition strategy

Mission Possible Partnership (MPP)
The report outlines a 1.5°C-aligned transition strategy for decarbonising the aviation sector by 2050. It provides tools and milestones, to guide public and private sector decision-makers in achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable aviation fuels, novel propulsion technologies, and efficiency improvements. The strategy emphasises collaboration across the aviation value chain to meet the ambitious climate targets.
Research
17 November 2022

The role of e-fuels in decarbonising transport

International Energy Agency (IEA)
This report examines the role of e-fuels in decarbonising transport, focusing on their potential for aviation and shipping. It provides a techno-economic assessment of e-fuel technologies, evaluates necessary cost reductions and infrastructure investments, and highlights policy considerations. E-fuels, derived from electrolytic hydrogen, could diversify decarbonisation options and complement existing biofuels, especially in sectors less amenable to electrification.
Research
11 January 2024

Sustainable finance roadmap 2024

Australian Government
The Australian Government's 2024 Sustainable Finance Roadmap outlines a plan to mobilise private capital towards achieving net-zero emissions. It focuses on improving transparency in climate and sustainability reporting, enhancing financial system capabilities, and demonstrating government leadership. Key initiatives include mandatory climate-related financial disclosures, developing a sustainable finance taxonomy, and issuing sovereign green bonds.
Research
18 June 2024

Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) sustainability guide for corporate buyers

Transport and Environment
This guide assists corporate buyers in purchasing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to reduce their environmental impact. It covers key considerations such as feedstocks, origin, price, emissions calculations, certification, and availability. The guide also highlights different purchasing schemes and best practices for selecting and investing in SAF to ensure genuine sustainability benefits.
Research
1 October 2023

Resource Centre digital platform (BHRRC)

Business and Human Rights Resource Centre
The resource Centre digital platform by Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) monitors companies on news and allegations of human rights issues. It helps finance professionals assess corporate performance on human rights, providing insights into risks and compliance. The platform offers up-to-date data on human rights practices across various industries.
Online tool/database

Clean Energy Council's clean energy Australia reports

Clean Energy Council
The series provides an annual overview of Australia's renewable energy sector. This benchmark series covers industry trends, policy developments, and technology profiles across various energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and battery storage. It offers insights into state and federal targets, investment trends, and employment impacts within the clean energy landscape.
Benchmark/series

Transparency in supply chains etc: A practical guide

UK Government
This report provides updated guidance on compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It outlines requirements for businesses to produce annual statements detailing steps to prevent modern slavery in their operations and supply chains. The guide includes advice on statement structure, approval, publication, and responses to modern slavery incidents.
Research
13 December 2024

Investors, ESG and Human rights

United Nations (UN)
This report by the UN Working Group examines how investors use ESG and sustainability approaches globally, highlighting the need for regulatory standards and integration of human rights. It provides key findings and recommendations for states, investors, and other stakeholders to align practices with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Research
26 June 2024

Net Zero Investment Framework 2.0

Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)
The Net Zero Investment Framework (NZIF) 2.0, updated in June 2024, provides guidelines for investors to align their portfolios with the Paris Agreement goals. It includes detailed methodologies for various asset classes, governance, strategic asset allocation, and policy advocacy, focusing on achieving real economy emissions reductions through independent fiduciary decisions.
Research
22 June 2024

Investors, environmental, social and governance approaches and human rights - Report of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
The report clarifies the responsibilities of investors regarding human rights under the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. It highlights how investors can align their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) approaches with these responsibilities, emphasising the integration of human rights considerations in ESG criteria to support sustainable and ethical investment practices.
Research
2 May 2024
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