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Why does aviation need green hydrogen to decarbonise?

SASHA Coalition
This benchmark series on green hydrogen in aviation explores the UK's and EU's efforts to decarbonise the sector. It covers policy landscapes, innovation, and sustainable growth recommendations, providing essential insights for finance professionals in sustainable finance.
Benchmark/series

The high-integrity sustainable aviation fuels handbook

Environmental Defense Fund
The handbook provides introduction to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and guidance for the development and deployment SAF. It emphasises the need for robust sustainability criteria, transparent accounting systems and a life-cycle assessment approach to ensure significant emissions reductions compared to conventional jet fuel. It also offers policy recommendations to support the growth of SAF in the aviation industry.
Research
22 August 2022

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

Scaling up sustainable aviation fuel supply: Overcoming barriers in Europe, the US and the Middle East

World Economic Forum
The report explores the challenges and key actions needed to scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in these regions. It highlights technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and strategic collaborations necessary to achieve 10% SAF by 2030 and sector decarbonisation by 2050. The report emphasises the importance of investments, policy support, and public awareness to drive the adoption of SAF globally.
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14 March 2024

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

Good practice toolkit: Strengthening modern slavery responses

Australian Human Rights Institute
This toolkit provides guidance on improving business practices under Australia's Modern Slavery Act. It emphasises effective stakeholder and supplier engagement, human rights due diligence, and the use of digital technologies. The toolkit includes practical examples and recommendations for businesses, governments, and civil society to better combat modern slavery.
Research
6 July 2023

Energy transition risks and opportunities initiative's series

European Commission
Energy Transition Risk and Opportunities Initiative (ET Risk) provides finance professionals with tools to assess energy transition risks and opportunities. The project focuses on sustainable finance, ESG impacts, and climate change, helping users make informed investment decisions.
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Artificial intelligence and human rights investor toolkit

Responsible Investment Association Australasia
This toolkit aims to provide investors with guidance on how to navigate the intersecting terrain of AI and human rights. It covers the various aspects of AI implementation that have potentially significant implications for human rights, and how investors can engage with companies on these issues. Its focus is on emerging risks and opportunities for investors in the context of rapidly evolving technologies and the ethical challenges they pose.
Research
1 May 2024

Global Slavery Index

Walk Free
The Global Slavery Index (GSI) by Walk Free provides comprehensive data on the prevalence of modern slavery in 160 countries, detailing how many people are affected, their vulnerabilities, and governmental responses.
Online tool/database
20 May 2024

Impact at scale

Social Ventures Australia
This report by Social Ventures Australia explores the topic of impact at scale within the Australian social sector. It sets out key features of impact at scale, with Australian case studies highlighting different approaches in working towards this goal. The report aims to bring together a uniquely Australian set of perspectives on the topic, which is broadly missing in current literature.
Research
23 February 2024

ForestMapper

Canopy Planet
ForestMapper is an interactive tool designed by Canopy to visually map ancient and endangered forests globally. It helps companies identify sustainable fibre sources and assess risks in their supply chains, featuring data layers on forests, species, carbon, and landscapes across various global regions.
Online tool/database

Human rights and technology: Final report

Australian Human Rights Commission
The report highlights how Australia can achieve innovation while upholding human rights. It offers recommendations on how to protect and promote human rights while responsibly using new technologies. The Commission consulted industry, government, civil society, academia, and leading experts worldwide, producing a template for further accountability and human rights protection.
Research
8 March 2021

Decarbonization, population disruption and resource inventories in the global energy transition

The study underscores the necessity of macro-level planning for energy decarbonisation. It delves into the geographical intricacies and dynamics of mineral resource extraction during the transition, providing an empirical foundation to evaluate spatial impacts and demographic shifts. It reveals potential risks and disparities in risk distribution, emphasizing targeted planning's importance.
Research
15 December 2022

Measuring what matters: Australia's first well-being framework

Australian Government
Measuring What Matters is Australia's first wellbeing framework, published in July 2023 by the Commonwealth of Australia. It seeks to deepen our understanding of how Australians are faring beyond traditional economic indicators. The framework includes 50 wellbeing indicators under the themes of healthy, secure, sustainable, cohesive, and prosperous societies.
Research
20 July 2023
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