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Publicatie Agenda Circulair Nederland

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Circularities heeft het initiatief genomen om met een team van circulaire experts uit het land de ‘Agenda Circulair Nederland’ op te stellen. Het doel is om circulaire economie als thema in verkiezingsprogramma’s en in de coalitieonderhandelingen van met name economisch georiënteerde partijen te krijgen. Een grote groep belangrijke partijen die zich inzetten voor een circulaire economie […] ... lees meer

Paul Polman: ‘COP28 needs the young, not the fossils’

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In a few weeks, negotiators, politicians, businesses and activists from around the world will descend on Dubai for COP28, this year’s annual global climate summit. The meeting will conclude with the first ever “global stocktake” to assess our progress on tackling climate change. People are divided about the usefulness of these international meetings. Some write […] ... lees meer

René Groot Bruinderink (South Pole): ‘Financing authentic climate action: banking on integrity, innovation, and impact’

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“Don’t fool yourself: billions more needed to protect tropical forests”, warns a Guardian headline. Similarly, a recent We Mean Business study revealed that a $4.1 trillion finance gap for nature-based solutions must be bridged to achieve global climate goals. And on Earth Day, millions echoed the rallying cry: #InvestInOurPlanet. Yet, 93% of companies are neither compensating nor reducing […] ... lees meer

Anna Krotova (Mambu): ‘The State of Corporate Sustainability’

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Sustainability continues to claim its place in the corporate world next to other traditional corporate functions. More sustainability managers have been hired in 2021 and 2022 than in the previous eight years combined – a welcome development and the result of several ESG regulatory developments across jurisdictions globally. In this blog I offer a practitioner’s […] ... lees meer

Paul Polman: ‘2023: Can leadership levels rise faster than sea levels?’

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We know the world’s in trouble. The right leadership can get us out Have you noticed how many of this year’s New Year lookaheads say the same thing? Numerous reports and articles aimed at business, all predicting unpredictability. We’re being warned of geopolitical tension, economic pressure, reduced living standards, increased cyber risk, climate chaos and […] ... lees meer

Anne Manschot (Enact): ‘The top-five ‘Good Reasons’ why you should not do business sustainably’

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In my daily work as a sustainability consultant, I speak to clients and potential clients about doing business with respect for people and the planet. In these conversations, I emphasize why sustainability should be an essential part of business decisions. We discuss key risks and how to overcome them. We talk about engaging internal and […] ... lees meer

Report finds only 1% of companies demonstrate fundamentals of social responsibility

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The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has launched its Social Transformation Baseline Assessment of 1,000 companies from its SDG2000. These are the world’s most influential companies, representing multiple sectors, including food and agriculture, technology and heavy industries, such as oil and gas, automotive and electric utilities. These companies have a key role to play in addressing […] ... lees meer

Climate Failure and Social Crisis Top Global Risks 2022

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Climate risks dominate global concerns as the world enters the third year of the pandemic. According to the Global Risks Report 2022, while the top long-term risks relate to climate, the top shorter-term global concerns include societal divides, livelihood crises and mental health deterioration. Additionally, most experts believe a global economic recovery will be volatile and […] ... lees meer

Project Drawdown launches Climate Solutions at Work

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In the wake of the most recent headline-making IPCC report, the need for sweeping climate transformation has never been more apparent. The private sector, with its vast resources, must play a crucial role in this transformation—and employees can help lead the charge. Drawdown Labs, a program of the nonprofit organization Project Drawdown, aims to help global […] ... lees meer

Organisaties vragen media niet meer te juichen bij BBP-groei

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Op woensdag 1 september, aan het begin van de Maand van de Duurzame Doorbraak, sturen 16 organisaties een oproep aan diverse media om in hun berichtgeving te stoppen met juichen bij BBP-groeicijfers. Zij vinden een verder streven naar BBP-groei niet meer verantwoord. Negatieve effecten ‘Economische groei’ gemeten met het BBP is direct gekoppeld aan de […] ... lees meer