In the sustainability world, “materiality assessments” are the backbone of reporting. They help identify an organization’s most “material issues” and determine what should be reported. The process of identifying these issues involves reaching out to internal and external stakeholders to >>> read more
Measurabl, the sustainability data collection, management, and reporting company, submitted the first ever set of Investment Grade reports to leading ESG disclosure frameworks GRESB and CDP on behalf of clients that collectively manage $560 billion in real estate. The total >>> read more
TruValue Labs announced the ESG Momentum score, the first ESG indicator that leverages artificial intelligence, big data and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB™) materiality framework. The score reveals the direction, or trend, of ESG performance based on daily data. ESG >>> read more
The S&P 500 (R) universe of large-cap companies is the most widely used gauge for investors of large-cap U.S. corporate entities. There is more than US$7 trillion investments benchmarked to the S&P 500, with index assets of almost $2 trillion >>> read more
The Center for Safety and Health Sustainability (CSHS), whose member organizations represent more than 100,000 workplace safety and health professionals around the world, has released a report on its second analysis of how recognized “sustainable” companies report occupational injuries, illnesses >>> read more
When it comes to sustainability, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) have made significant strides over the years in terms of environmental practices. They’re reducing energy and water use, lowering carbon footprints and improving waste management. Yet, the idea of sustainability >>> read more
The conference hall at KPMG Headquarters in Amsterdam buzzed with excitement at the 4th International Reporting 3.0 Conference, where “positive maverick” experts gathered to outline an ambitious agenda for triggering the emergence of a regenerative and distributive global economy through >>> read more
Forbes contributer Christopher P. Skroupa interviewed Timothy J. Mohin (Chief Executive of GRI). Timothy J. Mohin is the Chief Executive of GRI, developer of the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards. A veteran in the field of corporate sustainability reporting, >>> read more
Last night over 400 executives, entrepreneurs, investors, campaigners, and politicians from across the green economy gathered in London for the seventh annual BusinessGreen Leaders Awards. The awards were more competitive than ever and provided a testament to the growing maturity >>> read more
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) welcomed the publication of the recommendations for effective disclosure of climate-related financial risks published today by the industry-led Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The Task Force, chaired by Michael R. Bloomberg, was established by >>> read more
Global economic stability and transparency and the rebuilding of public trust will be greatly enhanced by a determined G20 push for stronger governance across all sectors, according to IFAC—the International Federation of Accountants. In advance of the G20 Summit 2017 >>> read more
Ernst Ligteringen’s sudden and unexpected death on June 15th was a devastating shock for me and my colleagues at GRI, the sustainability non-profit that Ernst led for more than 12 years. Read the full aricle by Tim Mohin (CEO GRI)