ABN AMRO publishes first human rights report

Source: ABN AMRO, 21 December 2016

ABN AMRO is the first financial institution in the world to publish a human rights report based on the reporting framework of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In the report, the bank sets forth its human >>> read more

P&G Releases First-Ever Citizenship Report

Source: , 16 December 2016

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) released its first-ever Citizenship Report, detailing progress in reducing its environmental footprint, improving social conditions for those in need, advancing Diversity and Inclusion and empowering women inside and outside the Company. P&G has published >>> read more

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures announces publication of Recommendations Report

Source: Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), 14 December 2016

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in London today announced the publication of its report – Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (report). The Report outlines a set of recommendations for voluntary, decisionuseful, climate-related disclosures to be made >>> read more

GRI appoints CSR leader Tim Mohin as new Chief Executive

Source: , 14 December 2016

GRI announced today that Timothy J. Mohin, a well-known sustainability practitioner, advocate and author, has been appointed as the organization’s new Chief Executive. Mr. Mohin has tremendous experience with global sustainability from his years with leading companies and government. His >>> read more

Shining a light on human rights disclosure

Source: GRI, 9 December 2016

“For business to maximize its contribution to sustainable development, it must put efforts to advance respect for human rights at the heart of the people part of sustainable development,” said John G. Ruggie, former UN Special Representative on Business & >>> read more

Sustainability Disclosures Fall Short

Source: CFO, 7 December 2016

Sustainability is still far from the top priority for most investors, but environmental factors can have material impacts on the health and longevity of a company. By increasing energy efficiency, for example, companies can bring down operational costs. Effectively managing >>> read more