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Managing biodiversity can be even more complex than reducing carbon emissions. But the costs of inaction are becoming clear
The sums of capital the sector wields could be critical to financing a sustainable economy, but greater transparency and accountability are needed to ensure this happens
Applying internal pricing to business operations makes environmental, and financial, consequences tangible
Humans used to be much cheaper and far more dexterous. Those advantages are eroding fast
Amid greater numbers of increasingly complex rules, legal teams are guiding businesses on sustainability
Growth has come with scepticism and implementation challenges, but recognition of the trade-offs involved is unleashing a wave of innovation to increase supply and improve transparency
With more data at their fingertips, lenders are finding new ways to serve farmers in developing countries
With greater scrutiny by investors and new regulations, the issue of worker exploitation and abuse is more in the public eye than ever
Virtual instruction enables more ‘diverse and rich’ participation
Forget ‘one size fits all’. The best funding appeals are tailored to their audience
Approaches cover a broad spectrum, from helping companies with net zero strategies to ditching dirty clients
Collecting and processing human urine would address fertiliser shortages and water pollution
Soaring executive pay is prompting resistance from those who believe business should play a role in shaping a fairer, more equitable society
Medicines are often given for viral infections such as flu, for which they are useless, but can cause side effects
‘Pay for success’ model puts donor capital to work, but scalability of the asset class proves elusive
The ESG movement has the industry in its sights — but complex supply chains make it a tricky target
Calls are growing for investors to focus more on driving impact, and less on dodging risks
Clients’ demands and better legal tech are helping the quest for creative approaches. Plus: case studies
Environmental, social and governance criteria are back on the agenda — despite rising energy prices, climate change and global conflict
Businesses’ impact on nature poses risks that are both severe and hard to quantify
Environmental topics are moving from fringe to mainstream
Even as more asset owners shun fossil fuels, some argue that a combination of engagement and the threat of denying funds would have the most effect
Could a two-pronged strategy bring climate laggards into line?
More flexibility, recognition of a job well done, and paying sincere attention to mental health can all help with staff retention
Companies are under pressure to speak out on a wide range of issues. Doing so while avoiding pitfalls will require them to rethink their approach to politics
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