Podcasts about Global Reporting Initiative

ESG Colleen Parkins takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's newly-released 2024 ESG report, its second to follow the Global Reporting Initiative standards. Parkins noted that this year's report also includes an IFRS standards readiness assessment, as Caledonia benchmarks itself against the latest expectations in sustainability reporting. Key achievements highlighted include infrastructure projects in the Sitezi community near Blanket Mine — notably a high school upgrade featuring a new science and computer lab, and a Waiting Mothers Shelter at the local clinic. “The Sitezi Clinic services a 20-kilometre radius,” Parkins said, “and the Waiting Mothers Shelter lets expectant mothers stay near the clinic as they approach delivery, which is really important to me personally.” Caledonia has also made operational strides, with 20% of its power needs now met by solar energy, and 25% of its water sourced from recycling — critical during Zimbabwe's 2024 drought. The company has aligned its tailings management with the Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM). Looking ahead, Parkins confirmed an integrated safety, health, environment and community management system is set to go live in July 2025. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more videos. Don't forget to give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #CaledoniaMining #ESGReport2024 #SustainableMining #SolarEnergy #WaterRecycling #ZimbabweMining #CommunityDevelopment #TailingsManagement #GRIStandards #IFRSReporting

As ESG regulations tighten across Southeast Asia, Singapore is stepping up with tangible tech infrastructure to support the region’s transition. One of the latest developments: a new AI-powered sustainability reporting platform, jointly launched in Indonesia by Singapore-based MVGX and BDO in Indonesia. This platform automates ESG reporting, slashing timelines by half, while aligning with international standards like the Global Reporting Initiative and the ISSB International Sustainability Standards Board. But, it’s more than a tech story; it is a signal of how Singapore is exporting sustainability innovation, and treating ESG not as a box-ticking exercise but as a strategic business advantage. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr. Bo Bai, Chairman and Co-founder of MVGX to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm very pleased to bringing you a chat with Victoria Whitaker. I was really excited to chat with Vic - she's another of the originals of the Sydney and Australian sustainability crew like Lee Stewart and Nicolette Boele I've had the chance to chat with on this show. I did some work with Vic the best part of a decade ago when she was at The Ethics Centre, and it was immediately evident how thoughtful, well regarded and insightful she was.Vic has held a number of different roles in various organisations over time. From being involved in the earlier days of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership and running Al Gore's Climate Project in the UK, to joining Choice, working on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme in the initial Kevin Rudd prime ministerial years, she brought the Global Reporting Initiative and UN Global Compact to Australia, spent time at the Ethics Centre and was recently a partner at Deloitte doing all sorts of sustainability, human rights and social licence work.Vic represents the required breadth of knowledge, skills and capabilities of the sustainability professional. under that though is a person driven to make a difference. She has Always been looking to find a way to alter the trajectory of a problem or an organisation's contribution to it. It was a pleasure having Vic on the show to chat about the history of this work, her own stories and then the fundamental role of ethics, values and principles in decision making that is often the missing factor in a corporate sustainability machine that is now fixated on mandatory disclosures, mandatory ESG assessment and mandatory e-learnings. Change doesn't happen when you try to force it on people, and as we hear from Vic here, the reprisal and spreading of the original ontology of sustainability needs work, stretching back to what Rachel Carson's seminal Silent Spring from 1962 helped reveal.Chatting to Vic was illuminating. I haven't been able to stop thinking about the pursuit of more sustainable futures without different ways by which decisions are made which value and prioritise ethics, values and principles. The April newsletter is on the theme of unity, and in crisis it's easy to feel isolated and alone. Together though, we are far stronger, our unity is where our power lies. With Vic in mind, and the theme of unity, here's this quote from Thomas Paine which to me represents the situation of the sustainability professional “It is not in numbers but in our unity that our great strength lies.”Til next time, thanks for listening. Events are live and more are coming - follow on Humanitix.Follow on LinkedIn, Substack and Instagram. Today's show is delivered with Altiorem. Use the code FindingNature25 to get your first month free on their gold and platinum plans. Today's show is delivered with Climasens. Mentions Finding Nature when you contact them for 50% off your first asset heat risk assessment. Send me a messageThanks for listening. Follow Finding Nature on Instagram

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're covering key takeaways from COP16, the UN's major biodiversity conference that just wrapped up in Cali, Colombia.   The conference convened countries from around the world, and we hear about key outcomes of government negotiations in an interview with Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.   We also hear about the large private sector presence at COP16, which reflects companies' growing understanding of the links between nature loss and climate change. We also hear about rising private sector recognition of the importance of including Indigenous peoples and local communities in decisions about nature. To learn more, we discuss the outlook for nature disclosure and standards with Andrea Pradilla, who is Latin America Director of the sustainability standards organization Global Reporting Initiative, or GRI. We learn about the landscape for financing for nature — including through biodiversity credits — in a conversation with Sébastien Soleille, Global Head of Energy Transition and Environment at big French bank BNP Paribas. To understand the data challenges companies face when measuring and managing their nature risks and dependencies, we talk to Divya Mankikar, Global Head of Strategy for the Corporate Ecosystem at S&P Global Sustainable1. And we look ahead to another big UN gathering taking place in Latin America — the climate-focused COP30 that Brazil will host in 2025. We talk to Eron Bloomgarden, Founder and CEO of Emergent, a nonprofit involved in a recently announced $180 million deal the Brazilian state of Pará signed to support its efforts to combat deforestation.  Read research from S&P Global Sustainable1, Corporate nature commitments remain rare, here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/ahead-of-cop16-corporate-nature-commitments-remain-rare   Listen to our previous podcast episode, ISSB Vice Chair Sue Lloyd talks aligning sustainability standards across jurisdictions, here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/issb-vice-chair-sue-lloyd-talks-aligning-sustainability-standards-across-jurisdictions   Listen to our previous podcast episode, CDP CEO talks climate, nature and the future of sustainability disclosure, here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/cdp-ceo-talks-climate-nature-and-the-future-of-sustainability-disclosure   This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.      Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global    DISCLAIMER    By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL) head of ESG, Colleen Parkins, discusses the company's 2023 ESG report with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion.. Parkins shared significant improvements and achievements highlighted in the report, emphasising a data-driven approach aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative. Key achievements include the commissioning of a solar plant that provided 20% of the Blanket mine's power, reducing diesel consumption by 62% and greenhouse gas emissions by 14%. The company was awarded the Responsible Resourcing Award for climate at the Mining Indaba for this initiative. Additionally, the first phase of a new tailings storage facility was commissioned, improving water recycling and aligning with global tailings management standards. Community projects were another focus, with $1.5 million invested, including upgrades to a local high school and clinic. The clinic improvements aim to provide better healthcare access for women. Parkins also highlighted the company's increased focus on ESG since her appointment in 2022 and the implementation of an electronic safety, health, and environment management system. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more videos, and don't forget to give the video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #CaledoniaMining #ESG #SustainableMining #SolarEnergy #CommunityProjects #GreenInitiatives #MiningIndaba #GlobalReportingInitiative #TailingsManagement #ProactiveInvestors #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

In the latest episode of Corrs' Essential ESG podcast, Eloise O'Brien and special guest Dr Jonathan Kolieb of RMIT University discuss responsible business conduct in the context of armed conflict and the Global Reporting Initiative's new sustainability standard for the mining sector.

Tim Mohin wrote “Changing Business from the Inside Out: A Tree-Hugger's Guide to Working in Corporations” back in 2012, after three decades in sustainability — first in government, with the US Environmental Protection Agency, and then at companies like Intel, where he served as director of sustainable development. He went on to head the Global Reporting Initiative, which administers the GRI standards for sustainability. He recently helped launmch ESG data provider Persefoni and hosts his own podcast, “Sustainability Decoded with Tim and Caitlin.” We look back on 40 years of sustaiability finance and ahead to the future of Environmental, Social, and corporate Governance (ESG) reporting — its potential for driving real change, its prospects for employment, and its inherent limitations.

Even as mandatory sustainability reporting regulations near effective dates in jurisdictions around the world, voluntary reporting remains an important part of many companies' disclosures. With more than 10,000 companies around the world using its standards, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) remains a key standard setter in the impact reporting space.Today's guest makes the case that there are myriad benefits to voluntary reporting – not the least of which is preparation for mandatory reporting. Host Heather Horn sits down with Eelco van der Enden, CEO of GRI, to discuss GRI's recent accomplishments and the path ahead for sustainability reporting around the world.In this episode, you'll hear them discuss:1:05 - GRI's accomplishments in the past year6:29 - The development of a digital taxonomy that will facilitate interoperability between the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and GRI12:16 - The overlap between impact reporting and financial materiality, and the importance of considering demographic challenges, climate change, and related legislation in impact reporting17:45 - The collaboration between GRI and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in launching a Sustainability Innovation Lab in Singapore30:53 – How GRI is innovating to support small and medium company reporting39:16 – The launch of GRI's new disclosure standard on biodiversity41:15 – How standard setters are working together to address the challenges faced by companies in complying with multiple reporting regimesLooking for the latest developments in sustainability reporting? Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability standards. Eelco van der Enden is the CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative. Prior to this role, Eelco led PwC's global ESG platform for the Tax & Legal and People Services, and PwC's Tax Administration Consulting practice. Eelco is also Chairman of the Tax Policy Group of Accountancy Europe, and has published multiple articles on tax governance and reporting. Heather Horn is PwC's National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. 

Sustainability reporting is an ever-changing landscape and it can be challenging to keep up with all the regulatory shifts and changes. In Episode 6 of "The SDG Insider," we explore the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting and its intersection with global regulatory developments. We highlight the impact of key initiatives, such as the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), Disclosure Standards, and explore how they are affecting businesses worldwide, while also taking stock of the GRI Standards' position in the reporting landscape as the oldest and most widely used voluntary reporting framework. Bastian Buck - Chief Standards Officer at GRI, Diego Herrera - Financial Markets Lead Specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank, Alyssa Rade - Chief Sustainability Officer at Sustain.Life and Maximilian Müller - Professor at the University of Cologne, shed light on how companies in different regions are adapting to these changes, with a particular focus on the role of digital platforms and the challenges and opportunities in the ESG data landscape. Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode and keep up to date with the latest in the world of Sustainability, Development, and Governance. Links you should know about: The Global Reporting Initiative: www.globalreporting.org Transcript - Navigating Sustainability Reporting in the Age of Regulatory Revolution.pdf — PDF (124.4 KB)

Why is food production on land and in water central to the Sustainable Development Goals? In this episode of SDG Insider, we explore the challenges and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals in agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing with Wilbert Flinterman from Fairtrade International; Secretary General of Global Child Forum, Katarina Mellström; Alba Graells Roca, from the Catalan Ministry of Climate Action and David McInnes, the Founder and National Coordinator of Canada's National Index on Agri-Food Performance. They touch on child labour laws to protect children's rights, smallholder farmers' struggles to earn a living wage, and how the GRI 13 Sector Standard helps companies address and report on critical aspects to achieve SDG targets and so much more. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode and become part of the solution as we strive to meet the SDGs by 2030. Links you should know about: The Global Reporting Initiative: www.globalreporting.org Transcript_ The growing importance of agriculture and fishing in ending hunger and poverty .docx.pdf — PDF (97.3 KB) · Resources.pdf — PDF (20.1 KB)

The teams sits down with Johannah Christensen to discuss regulatory policies and risk mitigation for vessel owners switching to green fuels and what we can do to encourage that jump as well as ensure a Just Transition. About Global Maritime Forum (GMF):GMF is an international not-for-profit organisation committed to shaping the future of global seaborne trade to increase sustainable long-term economic development and human wellbeing.About the Getting to Zero Coalition (GTZ):GTZ is a collaboration-based platform committed to fully decarbonising the maritime industry by 2050. The industry-led coalition consists of leading stakeholders from across the maritime and fuels value chains, the financial sector and more. It is managed by the Global Maritime Forum and was founded together with the World Economic Forum and Friends of Ocean Action in 2019.About Johannah Christensen:Johannah is the CEO of GMF. In the past, Christensen worked as Head of Development at Danish Maritime Days and was an independent sustainability and partnership development consultant working for clients such as A.P. Møller-Mærsk, Global Reporting Initiative, MCI Group, Wonderful Copenhagen and UN Global Compact.--Links:GMF Website - https://www.globalmaritimeforum.orgGMF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalmaritimeforum/Getting to Zero Coalition Website - https://www.globalmaritimeforum.org/getting-to-zero-coalitionInternational Maritime Organization (IMO) - https://www.imo.org/

What are the tax responsibilities of corporations from a sustainability perspective? What part does ethical tax decision-making play in companies managing risk and being more resilient? In this pivotal episode of SDG Insider, we explore the crucial role of transparent tax reporting in building trust within society and fostering a more equitable world with Executive Director at Ethical Systems, Alison Taylor, and Global Advisory and Tax lead at GRI, Dave Reubzaet. Hosted by Ayanda Charlie, join us as we explore the tax responsibilities of corporations through an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) lens and discuss the impact of ethical tax decision-making on a company's risk management and resilience. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode as we foster transparency, ethical tax practices, and a more equitable society through responsible business decisions. Links you should know about: The Global Reporting Initiative: www.globalreporting.org Transcript - How transparent tax reporting can build trust – and a more equal society .docx.pdf — PDF (109.8 KB)

In an ever-evolving labour landscape, how can businesses ensure they respect the rights and prioritise the well-being of their workforce? In this thought-provoking episode SDG Insider we dive deep into the complex realm of labour with three distinguished experts: Janine Berg, Jason Judd, and Christy Hoffman. Together, they demystify the multifaceted challenges facing both employers and employees in the digital age and the physical world. Hosted by Ayanda Charlie, our discussion delves into crucial topics such as the impact of rapid technological advancements on jobs, the evolving role of unions, the contentious practice of classifying workers as 'independent contractors,' governance issues surrounding remote work, and more. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the dynamic interplay of the Sustainable Development Goals and corporate sustainability. Remember to subscribe for future episodes that unravel the world of Sustainable Development Goals and corporate responsibility. Stay informed, stay inspired! Links you should know about: The Global Reporting Initiative: www.globalreporting.org Transcript - How to protect workers – online and on the ground – in our changing world.pdf — PDF (126.2 KB)

For the second installment in our Climate Week series, Mandi McReynolds is joined by global experts Eelco van der Enden, CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative, and Anna Nefedova, global ESG reporting leader at Deloitte. They walk us through the various global reporting standards and how they benefit the organizations that use them.

In this episode of the Sustainable Minds podcast, Tim Mohin, Partner and Director of Boston Consulting Group, joins Gary Baker and Roxanne "Rocket" White to explore the future of ESG disclosure regulations and standards. They dive into topics like the current state of ESG, the challenges of implementing sustainable practices, why some companies have dropped out of sustainability discussions, and the proliferation of the Chief Sustainability Officer role. Tim Mohin is a globally recognized ESG executive with over twenty years of experience developing strategies to embed sustainability into business operations for Fortune 500 companies. He is one of LinkedIn's 2022 Top Voices in the Green Economy, consistently recognized in the top twenty corporate social responsibility influence leaders. Before his current role at BCG, Tim was the Chief Executive Officer of ESG Advisor, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Persefoni, and the Chief Executive of the Global Reporting Initiative. Tim is also the author of Changing Business from the Inside Out.

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things 5G, the IoT, and the ecosystem as a whole, Ron Westfall and Steven Dickens take a look at the top 5G developments, and what's going on that caught their eye, including the latest 5G sustainability and ESG. Their discussion centered on: Sustainability Takes Center Stage in Major CSP Decision Making. Communication service providers (or CSPs) are now better positioned to fulfill their sustainability missions, including ESG objectives, by actively managing a diverse range of ESG matters, including providing equitable access to connectivity. CSP 5G Sustainability Fulfillment Aligns with Global Guidelines. By meeting ESG reporting requirements, such as embedded in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards (SASB), CSPs can burnish and equally important market the sustainability credentials of their 5G network builds. Top CSPs in Advancing 5G Sustainability. Ron and Steven examine why they find that Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, and Telefonica are excelling at advancing the 5G sustainability cause. Join us for this eye-opening conversation!

As highlighted in the recent COSO publication on Internal Controls over Sustainability Reporting, good governance and systems for sustainable business activities and ESG reporting require attention to potential risks around fraud and greenwashing.  Reflecting Grant Thornton's recent report on control activities related to these risks, join us as we take a dive deep into the world of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in business with our latest episode of the 'Count Me In' podcast. Hosted by a panel of experts, which includes Catie Serex, Douglas Hileman and Dan Mosher, our podcast uncovers the truth behind ESG, its importance in today's business world, the challenges it presents, and importantly, its potential role in fraudulent activities. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on ESG reporting, corporate purpose, sustainability, and the latest trends affecting investors, employees, and stakeholders alike. Don't miss this chance to stay informed and ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of business.Connect with our speakers:Catie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctserex/ Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-mosher-8552519/Doug: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-hileman-fsa-crma-cpea-p-e-6abbb71/Download the reports mentioned into today's podcast:Achieving Effective Internal Control Over Sustainability ReportingManaging Fraud Risks in an Evolving ESG EnvironmentFull Episode Transcript:Adam:            Hello, and welcome back to another enlightening episode of Count Me In. I'm your host, Adam Larson, and today we're diving deep into the complexities of Environmental, Social, and Governance, ESG, with a distinguished panel of experts. We're joined by Douglas Hileman, an experienced sustainability consultant, with over three decades of experience in environmental management systems, and internal controls.  Alongside him, we have Dan Mosher, a seasoned professional who excels in helping businesses navigate the complexities of sustainability and environmental risks. Last but not least, we welcome Catie Serex. A leader in environmental, health, and safety, auditing and management who assists businesses in integrating sustainable and socially responsible practices.  Today's discussion will delve into the importance of ESG, the challenges businesses face in managing ESG data, and the potential risk of fraud in ESG reporting. Here we go, let's listen in together. [00:01:00]       < Music > Doug:              And one of the things that we might kick off is with a very basic question of what is ESG? Dan, when people ask you this, how do you answer? Dan:                Well, it really is a big umbrella, and I'll ask for some help from Catie in this regard. But ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. And, so, lots of things under that environmental area. Everything from waste management and air quality, climate change. From a social perspective, it could be your human capital management, health and safety matters. Governance, I think of anticorruption, data risks, and the like. So it really is a broad title when we say ESG. Catie, do you have some things you'd like to add to that comment? Catie:              Yes, Dan, you definitely covered the gamut as far as some of the phrasings and the terminology, and really the topics that fall under that ESG umbrella. What I would want to add is that ESG is certainly one of the buzziest words in business today. But you might not know that ESG is, very simply, the newest iteration of concepts you've likely known for a long time. It's been previously known as corporate purpose, sustainability, even philanthropy.  But what differentiates ESG from these previous versions is that it now represents the closest alignment, to date, of business operations, so think about your tangible assets. To those intangible elements of business that drive value. And, in this case, I'm referring to things like customer loyalty, labor environments, community engagement support. And because of this connection, ESG is moving from a nice-to-have to a need-to-have for companies, but also their investors, their customers, and other key stakeholders like their employees. Doug:              I also think of ESG as a convenient taxonomy for all things non-financial. Many people have published those pillars or the word clouds that's in the ACFE report, and what topic goes where. For financial reporting, we know where sales goes and we know where EBITDA goes. We know where those are in a format and how to put the data and information together for clarity and reporting. For all things non-financial, it's just such a sprawling array of topics that ESG serves for one reason, in one way, as just simply a taxonomy. And there are some issues, such as climate change, like Dan mentioned, that really transcend more than one category, if you will. But for purposes of just where do you find it, and how do you manage it, and it can just serve as a taxonomy. Catie, to your point, on how to organize some processes, some controls, some recordings to understand what the organization is doing. Dan:                And I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on the various channels in which this information is being put out there in the public. Catie, maybe you have some thoughts around the wide scope of that. Catie:              Yes, so in terms of the reporting side of things and getting to the nuts and bolts of what, I'm sure our listeners are interested in, in terms of, what am I on the hook for? There are a lot of reporting frameworks out there that are guiding folks. And I know that that's been a point of confusion for people is understanding, there are all these different acronyms out there. That I can report to like SASB, or the Global Reporting Initiative, GRI, Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures or TCFD. There are a lot of frameworks out there, but the field is narrowing.  So some of the communication that we've been seeing from these wider umbrella frameworks, are that they are working together to consolidate. To make things a little bit more straightforward, and to make things a little bit more uniform across the reporting landscape. But that's currently in progress, and this is just a result of this being not in nascent stages, but still in its growth period, and really honing down what are the things that shareholders, regulators, and such need to see when it comes to these ESG disclosures. Dan:                And I know that Doug has been on the front line when things are misreported or omitted, and I'd love to hear some of his worst stories. Doug:              Thank you, Dan. The question about reporting channels is a very good one, and Catie brought up several things that are happening in reporting to general capital markets. I also observe that there are other channels for reporting, including impact investors who may be interested in one particular topic. The general purpose capital reporting takes in one tranche, if you will, of topics that need to come external from an organization, a company.  There are other investors who are interested, let's say, in human rights, or in product conformity, or in diversity, or in commitment to climate, and they want more information about those topics. So you may get information from investor groups or analyst groups, and that's a type of report.  Another channel of reporting that I see is B2B reporting. The customers, and business partners, and banks, joint venture participants, are looking more into non-financial risk management. Non-financial performance and alignment, which is ESG. So before entering business relationships, and even during business relationships up and down the value chain, there's also ESG reporting that happens there.  It is starting to align in some ways that they're asking questions about the same topics, but the questions themselves can be different. And, in many cases, the reporting, the demand for reporting has outpaced companies' abilities to report on the data and information. So that pull has created a bit of a vacuum. And many companies are scrambling to come up with processes, systems, and controls so they can generate the data and information that these stakeholders are expecting in terms of reporting. Catie:              Doug, just to jump in there, from a client perspective, we are seeing that a lot of our clients are getting, especially, those B2B requests from either their suppliers or their downstream supply chain vendors. And the way that we're seeing that manifest is a lot of these larger companies are looking at their supply chain. If you think about greenhouse gas emissions, they're looking at their Scope 3 emissions, which is all value chain.  And, so, they're sending requests to clients like ours that are asking, "What are your Scope 1 and 2 emissions? Because we need to report that." We are seeing clients feeling the pressure to respond to that, to continue to be part of those wider supply chains.  And, so, they're coming to us asking for assistance in figuring out what those ESG metrics are and being able to respond in complete and accurate ways. So that they can continue to have those key customers that are asking for that information. Dan:                Yes, and I'd like to pick up on that point, too, and Catie was just touching on it. I think some of the key challenges are, for businesses today, what is the providence of their ESG data?  What is the confidence they have over the accuracy and completeness of it?  And what is the integrity and quality of that data as it travels along its life cycle, from where it started to where it was reported? And has it maintained that integrity all along? Because bringing this back to our main topic of fraud, there are many pressures and incentives that might have someone misstate or omit information in their ESG reporting. Doug:              I'd like to pick up on a topic that Catie discussed on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. It does, inherently, involve a complex web of data from different sources, including suppliers. And companies may be asked to produce or report the greenhouse gas emissions for themselves, as a company, on Scope 1 and Scope 2. I hope our listeners know what that means. Or on a part of Scope 3, or their carbon emissions as a company, or their carbon emissions in a particular country or state, or their carbon emissions for the products they manufacture for a certain customer.  So those are different ways to slice and dice much of the same data. And it all goes back, I'll put in a plug here for the COSO report mapping the internal control framework to ESG. That can be applied to anything, any topic, any company, including, for example, greenhouse gas emissions. In terms of fraud, there can be a difference between just sloppy, or just unavailability of data and willful reporting of incorrect or misleading data.  For example, to get preferred treatment at a customer, or to get preferred inclusion in an ESG index fund, or to get a reduction on interest rate from a line of credit, from a financial institution that's looking for green investments. So we're still seeing an increase in awareness of the fact where, "Well, we can just report this because nobody cares." Or, "Well, it's not regulatory, so we'll just let it go." And willful deceit in order to get a benefit at the expense of other competitors in these areas, which goes into the fraud bucket. That ACFE and Grant Thornton touched upon in that report. Dan:                Yes, thank you, Doug. The report that Doug is referring to is a joint publication of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and Grant Thornton called Managing Fraud Risks in an Evolving ESG Environment. You can get it from our website and from the ACFE, and within that, we did develop an ESG fraud taxonomy.  It encompasses both some of the traditional areas of fraud that have always been there. Corruption, asset misappropriation, and financial statement fraud. And there are certainly ways in which ESG fraud manifests itself under each of those headings.  To that traditional fraud tree we have added an additional area of non-financial reporting fraud, which Doug was alluding to. And the things that might happen under there, there could be false labeling or advertising. Think of things like declarations of saying that it's "Dolphin-free tuna" that has certainly been an area of litigation in the past. I'm thinking about false disclosures or representations, and that might be along the B2B relationships. Where you are omitting information or misstating information to a company that you are a supplier to. Lots of ways that things can be contorted, and misrepresented, and misstated, omitted, and if it is done intentionally, then we're going to consider it fraud. Doug:              Dan, I can't say enough good things about the report that came out and, certainly, my hat is off to you, and Catie, and everybody who contributed to that. I know that was a massive effort. What I think is so elegant about that report is that many of our listeners struggle with how to get their arms around ESG, this sprawling issue is so new, it's so different.  The report begins with a construct that's familiar to everybody who deals with fraud, that famous ACFE fraud tree. And the report adds a leaf, if you will, if you look at that tree at the bottom row, that provides an ESG example for the fraud tree as everybody knows it. And then it was very elegant how you added that branch, if you will, for the ESG, the non-financial reporting with nine different twigs to describe a taxonomy there, and then the leaves with the examples, it was really well done.  So anybody familiar with fraud and the fraud tree. Anybody who has been involved in developing procedures to prevent fraud or to detect fraud on the audit side, you can just use that reference document and get pretty close to how you think about ESG fraud to prevent it and detect it.  Another thing I would observe that the human rights, no product was made with child labor. Non-financial reporting and compliance exists in a lot of places out there, and it can be possible, it can be easy for stakeholders to compare information that arises from different reporting channels for consistency. For example, Dan mentioned one of the claims could be, "None of our products use forced labor".  In the U.S. there's a law called the The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. That has the rebuttable presumption that products made from a certain area, in China, if you cannot prove that those products were made absent forced labor, the assumption is that they were made with forced labor. And the Customs and Border Protection is seizing products at the docks before they come into the country, and waiting on companies to provide evidence that the products are forced-labor-free.  So if you have claims on your website, or on products, or in contract documents that they're forced labor free, and the Customs and Border Protection is reporting that your goods are being held and not allowed into the country. There is an inconsistency there that can be embarrassing, at a minimum, to companies. And it can cost the company sales, customers, and reputational damage if it turns out that those claims cannot be supported. Dan:                Yes, so just picking up on what Doug was talking with The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, this is a big stick for the government in they have a presumption of guilt, so to say. That if they suspect that a good has any raw material or input within it because it is in whole or in part of your good that's being imported, is suspected of having forced labor in it, and that means every tier of your supply chain down to the raw material or seed, if it's an agricultural product. If there is a suspicion that it is tainted by forced labor, it will not be allowed into the country unless you can prove otherwise. And, I think, it's going to become, increasingly, challenging for companies to know their supply chain inside and out. And from a fraud perspective, whether any part of that supply chain is deceiving the rest of the supply chain on whether or not it's tainted by forced labor.  I was just reading over the holidays, there is a tremendous report that came out from Sheffield Hallam University, in the UK, around the various risks in the auto industry for being tainted by forced labor in the production of raw materials. it's really a very difficult area, and it is something that our clients are coming to us, asking for help around.  Dan:                Catie, do you have some other thoughts around the regulatory environment in which this is probably just one small piece? Catie:              Yes, Dan and Doug, you both brought up a great point of there are current existing regulations that apply to certain areas of ESG. But what we're seeing is a global movement towards more overarching regulations across different jurisdictions. So, for instance, last year, the European Union approved the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Regulation, also called CSRD, and that sets reporting standards for entities that meet certain EU reporting thresholds.  In the UK, there IS BEIS, which is focused on climate-related disclosures for entities that operate in the UK. And then, of course, for our U.S. listeners, I'm sure you all have heard about the coming SEC final rule when it comes to climate disclosures. We anticipate that being finalized as early as April of this year. But all that to say that the regulatory environment, itself, from an ESG perspective, there is a growing recognition that there needs to be standards that companies adhere to. So that there is comparability across the landscape when it comes to ESG data. Because it is hard for whoever is looking at this data to discern what certain data points may mean because they may be defined differently.  So these standards are helping to create an environment that is more accountable and more comparable which, hopefully, will help clarify some things and clarify the way that you go about reporting. That said, even though some of those regulations are very early stage or haven't been released, yet, there are already consequences for misreporting.  So we saw last year, or in the past couple of years, that Goldman Sachs was fined $4 million and BNY Mellon was fined $1.5 million for what were considering material misstatements. And in the future, we see that more frequent consequences could be around the corner. But I can't speak to what that looks like just, yet. Dan, do you have any experience, or Doug, in terms of any additional consequences that you're seeing for misreporting of ESG data? Dan:                Yes, well, for me, as you said, there are consequences from misstating, publicly, the information. There are just a ton of business consequences of misstating the information. So, for example, I myself was involved in an investigation in which there was a licensor of images for the front of T-shirts and the like. There was a requirement that none of the production would take place in Bangladesh after the tragedy in 2013, in which a building collapsed, killing more than 1000 apparel workers.  And, so, there was a requirement that no production take place in Bangladesh, and there was wide-scale deception on that point. Such that there was a lot of production going on in Bangladesh, but it was being misreported to the licensor as being produced in India or in other jurisdictions throughout Asia. That finding, in the investigation that we carried out, was the subject of whether or not a billion-dollar license would go forward or not. Doug:              I can see several potential risks or consequences for misreporting or misleading content and reporting, and they vary according to the reporting channel. For example, there is ESG content in financial statements, in income statements and balance sheets. There are reserve estimates for contingent environmental liabilities.  Something that's a little newer is asset values for Emission Reduction Credits or expected costs in the future for Emission Reduction Credits, if that's part of a company's strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Those have a vintage and the value depends on the vintage. If those are, knowingly, misstated, you're subject to all the things that come with that in financial reporting, disclosure controls, and procedures, and the like. For misrepresentation and misreporting in the Form 10-K, the analysts and the investors are using this to make investment decisions. There are shareholders who are quite happy to file proxy filings or to file suit by claiming to be misled for the content in there. Some of those are starting to see the light of day or to get quietly settled. There was an instance of a major European bank, an employee blowing a whistle, publicly, saying that their screening process for companies to include in an ESG index fund was just not very good or, maybe, a sham.  So there's the reputational damage that can be a hit to a company and the market cap for many companies, the reputation, the intangible value, exceeds the value of PP and E - Plant Property and Equipment. So intangible value and brand value is something to watch out for too and that can take a hit, with misrepresentation or loss of reputation in ESG and non-financial matters. Catie:              And, Doug, just to piggyback on that point, there's the financial disclosure side of that, but there's also, as we talked about, the intangible side of that. So customers are increasingly wanting to purchase sustainably made goods, and engage with companies that align with their own personal moral values and beliefs.  And, so, when they learn that whether it's a good that's claiming to be sustainably made is actually unsustainable, you could lose members of your customer base. At times it inspires boycotts and protests and, especially, in the age of digital media, just imagine someone telling their community about their experience, and that going on Twitter, or TikTok, or something of that nature.  Those are some of the risks that we're seeing from not a regulatory penalty approach. But also there are consequences when it comes to your customer base, the value of your brand, and your brand reputation. Doug:              We've discussed a lot of different data, a lot of different stakeholders, a lot of different needs. So how do companies manage this kind of reporting. When everybody wants something different. There are different ways to slice and dice. How does a company get their arms around this and make sure that it's right? Catie:              Yes, that's a great question, Doug. So as I said before, there are a lot of different frameworks out there. But they are working to consolidate the frameworks and to consolidate the data expectations of those frameworks.  From what I'm seeing, it appears that SASB, GRI, and TCFD, all of which I previously mentioned, are emerging as the big three of ESG data disclosure frameworks. And it's important that our listeners understand that while these frameworks are not required for disclosure, they can help guide your reporting. And, ultimately, they can help your company be more aware of any potential fraud risks and avoid being susceptible to associated fraud with those activities and reporting.  Of course, the frameworks, themselves, are not mandatory for disclosure. They are, as I said, guidelines and we talked, previously, about the different regulations that are emerging. I think the thing that's important to know here is that some of these frameworks are being utilized to inform those regulations. So we know that the SEC climate disclosure draws heavily from TCFD reporting framework.  And, so, some of our clients are asking us to conduct TCFD reporting gap analysis to help them prepare for those upcoming SEC-required disclosures. We have clients who are asking us to do assurance readiness services because they know that they will fall in that year one reporting group, the large accelerated filers for the SEC.  And, so, having us test their existing processes, internal controls, things of that nature, and validate that their data is complete and accurate is something that they're doing to prepare for the upcoming regulatory framework. So the way to think about those frameworks is that it's a helpful way for you to organize your disclosures in anticipation of future reporting requirements.  Dan, do you have any thoughts from the fraud risk perspective of how those frameworks can usually help you. In terms of guarding against any potential misreporting or intentional or unintentional? Dan:                Yes, so when I think about this, I usually do go back to the ACFE's Fraud Triangle, thinking about incentives and pressures, the opportunities for fraud, and the rationalizations one might apply to committing those frauds. So when I think about reporting what is the role of that report?  Is it going to a regulator?  Is it going into a corporate social responsibility or a marketing publication? All of those bear different kinds of risks. So in terms of on this reporting topic, that people and companies should be thinking about taking an inventory of all the ways in which that ESG information is going out to the public, across those different channels. And ensuring that as they're building up their capabilities and infrastructure to maintain good data quality, that it is also ensuring consistency across all of those reporting channels.  What I anticipate, and I think we're starting to see it, is that there will be cases where the same information is reported in one channel, but is inconsistent with how it was reported in another channel, and that will be held against the company. You should not be finding yourself saying one thing to the government and something else in a publication. Doug:              Dan, I absolutely agree with that. I would say to this question, it comes back to a familiar trilogy that we hear as the answer to so many questions, and that is people, process, and technology. And I'll start at the end and work my way back, there are many vendors offering technology fixes and even companies, in-house, building technology fixes to gather and report data.  But the data and the information is only as good as the process it took to come up with the data. You can automate the wrong process and just get the wrong answer faster. So you back up to the process and say, "Well, since this non-financial information originates in so many parts of the company, and even from other companies, suppliers, customers, business partners, and the like. What is the process to get them?" There are also challenges I see on reporting periods. Governments, like EPA, may have an annual reporting process. There are companies with a non-calendar fiscal year, who need to report some of this on a fiscal year basis. So where are the reporting periods? What is the process to collect information and report to a state agency, to a stakeholder, to a customer? So those processes need to be nailed down, and that's where that wonderful COSO internal controls framework comes in. Just follow that and apply it as it's appropriate. And because that data and information comes from so many different sources, I encourage people to have the right people involved.  If companies establish a cross-functional team and get folks from all the places who provide this information. Real estate, operations, safety, procurement, R&D if they understand their roles and responsibilities in collecting this information to enable the kind of reporting that Catie has mentioned and others, then that goes a long way to making the process more effective and more efficient. Dan:                Yes, and I would like to add on to what Doug was saying. That in terms of the fact that this information is coming from different parts of organizations, that haven't necessarily undergone third-party assurance procedures. That this is a transition period here where, I think, a broader spectrum of people, within an organization, are going to be changing their mindset around the accuracy and completeness of the data because they know that they are subject to that third-party assurance. Catie:              And, Doug, you had mentioned, I think, very rightly, that having the right team in place is critical to being able to have the right processes and technology also in place, to ensure that your reporting is complete and accurate. And we're seeing on the client side that a lot of our clients don't, necessarily, have the resources in place to start to organize that.  So I wanted to ask, in your opinion, and Dan, feel free to jump in. How important is it to not just assign one person to do all of your ESG reporting? But how important is it to have that cross-functional team approach to these non-financial disclosures? Doug:              I think it is absolutely essential. One structure that I see work a lot is to have a steering committee. To set strategy and to be plugged into those reporting frameworks that you've mentioned, Catie, and some of the customer demands and organizational strategy and where things are going. And a more tactical working group that's closer to operations, and the systems, and controls to really modify those systems and controls and talk to each other.  A couple of things I've seen work really well. I've seen those committees be assembled, and people show up, and they don't know why they're in the room. And it really helps to have a coach or an external resource to help facilitate all that. To make sure that people are talking the right language and not talking past each other. So you get everybody on the same page to take actions in ways that are aligned with the company objectives, that helps a lot.  A couple of functions that I don't see on those teams but, I think, should be there a lot more than they are IT, for sure. And many of our listeners are from accounting, I would say accounting. I don't see on those cross-functional teams as much as I think they should be. Much of what is required for the sustainability reporting, it comes from accounting. You get utility bills from accounting. Get a list of assets from accounting. Get a list of our ten largest customers from accounting. Accounting has the master key to a lot of this information. But the information that's in company systems, in my experience, was not designed for the way the information needs to be reclaimed and used now. So there are some changes that need to be made in accounting to enable this reporting and to enable the systems and controls. To, then, ensure accurate reporting, verifiable reporting, and the fact that we tighten down the controls so that we can prevent the possibility of fraud. Dan:                Yes, great points, Doug. I really appreciate you bringing up the steering committee. Someone at the top of an organization that is there to set strategy. And I think that it is common, and it will become more commonplace, to have that steering committee require that any fraud risk assessments, that are being done within an organization, include ESG fraud as part of what they're doing.  And in conducting a fraud risk assessment that is a stress test, that's looking for ways in which various kinds of scenarios. Such as the scenarios we brought up in our report with the ACFE, of ways in which ESG fraud could be committed. And then looking at whether the controls in place within the organization, are sufficient to prevent and detect or detect those occurrences.  So, Doug, I know that you've been contributing to an exciting report, that's been recently released from the IMA. Could you give us a few highlights in that regard? Doug:              Sure, I'd be happy to. I was one of the primary authors of this document, the only non-CPA on the team. I provided the ESG specialist input for this very important report. It's a COSO report and IMA is, of course, a member of COSO and their leadership had a terrific role in pulling this together. And it will resemble a lot kind of the report you've had major involvement with from the ACFE, on fraud, ESG fraud. In that it begins with a framework that everybody knows and is very familiar with, the COSO Internal Controls Framework, and there's something old and something new.  There is a summary of some of the key points of the COSO Internal Controls Framework, the components, and the points of focus. And on each of the components there's some information demonstrating how the internal controls framework can be applied to ESG.  So that in terms of non-financial management of information, and of reporting, and of communications, and of control environment. It can be applied and it points you in the right direction on how it can be adopted to improve the effectiveness, and the efficiency of company organization, management, and reporting. I encourage everyone to read it and use it. [00:36:50]       < Outro > Announcer:    This has been Count Me In, IMA's podcast. Providing you with the latest perspectives of thought leaders from the accounting and finance profession. If you like what you heard and you'd like to be counted in for more relevant accounting and finance education, visit IMA's website at www.imanet.org.

With more than 10,000 companies around the world using its standards, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), focused on “impact reporting” (reporting of a company's impact on ESG issues), continues to be a major player in the ESG reporting space, even with the advancement of mandatory reporting proposals based on other frameworks. So what is ahead for the organization strategically and what role will impact reporting play in the future ESG reporting ecosystem?This week, Heather Horn was joined by Eelco van der Enden, CEO of GRI, to discuss the organization's key strategic initiatives, including how it is managing the current pace of change in the ESG reporting landscape, and what's ahead for voluntary impact reporting.In this episode, you'll hear discussion of:2:05 - What's top of mind for GRI's C-suite in managing its near-term priorities11:43 - How GRI's standards complement other ESG reporting standards20:17 - Where voluntary impact reporting fits into the dynamic landscape of ESG reporting31:12 - How the breadth of today's value chains poses reporting challenges39:03 - How GRI is focused on innovating to solve the reporting challenges faced by companies across the value chain48:54 - Reflections on the progress of GRI over the past yearInterested in more background on why investors care about voluntary ESG reporting? Listen to our previous podcast with Eelco.Eelco van der Enden is the CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative. Prior to this role, Eelco led PwC's global ESG platform for the Tax & Legal and People Services, and PwC's Tax Administration Consulting practice. Eelco is also Chairman of the Tax Policy Group of Accountancy Europe, and has published multiple articles on tax governance and reporting.Heather Horn is PwC's National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.

Today Dave is talking with Tim Mohin, Partner and Director at BCG. Join us as they discuss Tim's impressive career as a sustainability officer at companies like Apple, AMD, and Intel. They also discuss Tim's role as Chief Executive at the Global Reporting Initiative and the landscape of laws and regulations affecting sustainability today.

Last week, a few thousand sustainability professionals gathered for the annual GreenBiz conference hosted by GreenBiz Group. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're on the ground talking with panelists and attendees about the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the space — from regulation, disclosure requirements and supply chains to environmental justice, employee wellbeing and burnout.   Many attendees expressed frustration and a general sense of being overwhelmed by the pace of change and the challenges facing the sustainability space. In the face of this uncertainty, the message from many panelists was: Whatever the topic, you have to start somewhere.   We hear from Kentaro Kawamori, CEO of climate software firm Persefoni, who urges companies to avoid “analysis paralysis.”  “You've just got to get started. And if you're searching for perfect, you're never going to find it,” Kentaro says.  We talk to Deloitte's Kristen Sullivan and Evan Harvey, who led a three-hour, standing-room-only climate disclosure bootcamp at the conference to help companies understand how proposed rules from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission could impact them.    “As we were wrapping up, we were trying to get a pulse on the audience in terms of... did this help you feel more prepared, this type of a session?” Kristen says. “The answer was ‘yes — and at the same time, I'm really scared.'”   We also speak to Yinka Bode-George, CEO of environmental justice-focused nonprofit Sustain our Future Foundation.   "People are getting the idea that environmental justice is not just this nice-to-have, it's actually a really central component of winning on the climate crisis and putting forward the most effective solutions," Yinka tells us.  In the episode, we also sit down with Tim Mohin, the former CEO of international standards organization the Global Reporting Initiative, or GRI; Nasdaq Global Head of ESG Solutions Randall Hopkins; UPS Sustainability Director Stakeholder Engagement Elba Pareja-Gallagher; Zack Parisa, CEO of forest carbon marketplace the Natural Capital Exchange, or NCX; and Jared Connors from supply chain sustainability management company Assent.  S&P Global Sustainable1 was a sponsor of the GreenBiz conference.  Listen to our episode on the SEC's climate disclosure rule here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/unpacking-implications-of-the-sec-s-proposed-climate-disclosure-rule  We'd love to hear from you. To give us feedback on this episode or share ideas for future episodes, please contact hosts Lindsey Hall (lindsey.hall@spglobal.com) and Esther Whieldon (esther.whieldon@spglobal.com).  Photo source: Getty Images   Copyright ©2023 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Welcome to the PRmoment Podcast.Today we're chatting with Andrea Hartley, founder and CEO of Skating Panda about the role of communications in organisations' approach to ESG.For those of you that are not aware -  ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is a set of standards measuring a business's impact on society, the environment, and how transparent and accountable its governance is.Skating Panda is a social and environmental impact creative consultancy in LondonDo check out our latest free-to-attend webinar “The State of Social 2023: Channel Disruption, Influencer Growth and The Great Data Integration Challenge.”Thanks as ever to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors The PRCA. Here's a summary of what Andrea and PRmoment founder Ben Smith discussed: 2 mins What is the role of communications within the ESG strategy of most organisations?5 mins Thinking about the internal ESG stakeholders within an organisation, how do you see the role of each? Who needs to own ESG within a firm?8 mins Where is the intersection between the financial reporting investor relations part of ESG and the softer communications strategy?8.30 mins How often is the central ESG role of the PR/comms team to simply PR the ESG report?12 mins How PR and comms people can grow their ESG knowledge? Subscribe to PRmoment's weekly ESG review here.13 mins Is the PR/Comms team best placed to write a company's ESG Report?14 mins Take a look at some good ESG reports on the ESG Foundation's website.16 mins Andrea highlights the Global Reporting Initiative and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) as ESG frameworks for you to look at.18 mins Andrea discusses the difficulties of greenwashing, ethics authenticity in the communications of ESG and purpose.“We have planetary boundaries, there are boundaries to what our planet can do and we've got to remember that”23 mins Andrea talks us why are the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals a useful way to understand, formulate and plan an organisation's approach to sustainability and ESG.26 mins Much of the work that PR and marketing people do has the objective of persuading people of the need to buy more stuff. To what extent can the ever-increasing demand-led consumerisation of modern society correlate with the need for us all to consume less?“The risk is to confuse increasing revenue with buying more stuff.”Here is some more information about The ESG Awards.

Tim Mohin wrote "Changing Business from the Inside Out: A Tree-Hugger's Guide to Working in Corporations" back in 2012, after three decades in sustainability -- first in government, with the US Environmental Protection Agency, and then at companies like Intel, where he served as director of sustainable development. He went on to head the Global Reporting Initiative, which administers the GRI standards for sustainability. He recently helped launmch ESG data provider Persefoni and hosts his own podcast, "Sustainability Decoded with Tim and Caitlin." We look back on 40 years of sustaiability finance and ahead to the future of Environmental, Social, and corporate Governance (ESG) reporting -- its potential for driving real change, its prospects for employment, and its inherent limitations.

The reporting of corporate data matters—and not just to accountants and stock analysts. The way in which companies make progress when dealing with climate change, building more diverse workforces, and complying with regulation has become a differentiating factor. Stakeholders of all kinds are demanding information that is more detailed, more readily measured, and more easily verified. Understanding how reporting builds trust is a key item on leaders' agendas. This week, we get an important download on the power of reporting. We'll hear from Emmanuel Faber, chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board; Eelco van der Enden, CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative; and Nadja Picard, PwC's global reporting leader, and listen in on a panel discussion they held at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos. Then, Nadja joins Lizzie and Ayesha to discuss what it all means for society.

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)  is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. In this special episode, host Heather Horn was joined by Eelco van der Enden, CEO of GRI, and Nadja Picard, PwC's Global Reporting Leader, to discuss the voluntary ESG reporting landscape and why it matters to investors.In this episode, you will hear them discuss:0:45 - The 25th anniversary of GRI and increased adoption of its voluntary reporting standards4:22 - An overview of the main pillars of GRI12:22 - Why investors are asking for GRI reporting15:56 - The future of impact reporting24:40 - The importance of complete, rather than selective, reporting32:15 - Targets and goals: why transparent reporting matters38:02 - Looking ahead to the new ESG reporting landscapeFor more information about recent developments in ESG strategy and reporting, listen to our previous podcasts that detail ESG incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act and provide insights on ESG disclosures that matter to investors. Eelco van der Enden is the CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative. Prior to this role, Eelco led PwC's global ESG platform for the Tax & Legal and People Services, and PwC's Tax Administration Consulting practice. Eelco is also Chairman of the Tax Policy Group of Accountancy Europe, and has published multiple articles on tax governance and reporting. Nadja Picard is PwC's Global Reporting Leader. In this role she leads PwC's global initiative to help clients transform their corporate reporting to meet investor and stakeholder demands for trusted and assured reporting beyond financial reporting. Nadja also advises companies on the accounting, corporate reporting, and investor relations requirements in advance of capital markets transactions, especially IPOs.Heather Horn is PwC's National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.

70% of the top 100 largest listed companies in six Southeast Asian nations – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – published climate-related disclosures in 2020/2021.  BUT - they fall short when it comes to measuring performance and linking them to senior executive salaries.  That's according to research conducted jointly by the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Centre for Governance and Sustainability, and non-profit independent standards organisation Global Reporting Initiative. The Afternoon Update's Rachel Kelly speaks to Prof Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sustainability is a popular, yet intimidating field, with acronyms and concepts that are confusing for the everyday person.   With the help of leaders and experts, hosts Tim Mohin, Chief Sustainability Officer at Persefoni and former Chief Executive of the Global Reporting Initiative, and Caitlin Kinney, a Gen Z climate activist, will explain and cover important stories and trends in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and the climate. Whether you're just dipping your feet or are far along in your journey, each episode hopes to make all of us smarter about sustainability — so we can get to work!   Our podcast premieres on Tuesday, June 7th. “Sustainability Decoded” is produced by our incredible team at Persefoni Media House and Hueman Group Media. If you want to learn more about Persefoni and our climate management and accounting platform, please visit our website Persefoni.com.

The landscape of ESG reporting is moving quickly. While numerous proposals are currently in play both in the US and abroad to make climate-related disclosures mandatory, there remains a significant investor impetus for broader, voluntary ESG disclosures.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Eelco van der Enden, CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and Andreas Ohl, a partner in PwC's National Office, to discuss the latest global standard-setting developments, as well as an update on GRI's collaboration with the IFRS Foundation.In this episode, you will hear:1:27 - A refresher on the history and role of GRI4:38 - Current developments in climate-related disclosure requirements8:00 - GRI's role in the development of Europe's sustainability reporting standards–which will impact US registrants with operations in Europe16:20 - The ISSB's collaboration with GRI and how it will impact climate-related and other disclosure requirements18:28 - The significance of “double materiality” and how it impacts reporting25:52 - Areas in need of interpretation across different sets of standards42:32 - The role of GRI in driving the quality of ESG reporting46:52 - Final advice for leaders: where and how to direct your transformation effortsWant to learn more?Read our In brief, ISSB proposes two sustainability standards, and our In the loop, Why US companies should not ignore Europe's ESG proposals.Listen to our podcast Talking ESG: A focus on the Global Reporting InitiativeRead the exposure drafts on general sustainability-related disclosure requirements and climate-related disclosure requirements.Eelco van der Enden is the CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative. Prior to this role, Eelco led PwC's global ESG platform for the Tax & Legal and People Services, and PwC's Tax Administration Consulting practice. Eelco is also Chairman of the Tax Policy Group of Accountancy Europe, and has published multiple articles on tax governance and reporting.Andreas Ohl is a partner in PwC's National Office focused on thought leadership, standard setting, and mergers and acquisitions under US GAAP and IFRS. Andreas is chairman of the Business Valuation Standards Board at the International Valuation Standards Council, is a member of the working group that authored the AICPA's in-process R&D guide, and has served as a member of the FASB's Valuation Resource Group.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. 

John Elkington is my guest on Episode 155 of Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley. John Elkington is a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable capitalism, a bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur. John is the founder and chief pollinator at Volans, which works with leaders to make sense of the emergent future to unlock tomorrow's market value. Volans tackles some of the world's most challenging problems, helping key actors expand their focus from the responsibility agenda through resilience to regeneration. Much of the work is at Board or C-suite level. John's thought leadership is evident in ongoing Volans Inquiries including Project Breakthrough, Tomorrow's Capitalism Inquiry, and the Green Swans Observatory. John has helped create and incubate movements including the global sustainability movement and powerfully shaped initiatives like the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, the Global Reporting Initiative, and B Lab UK. He was a faculty member of the World Economic Forum from 2002 to 2008. And in 2009, he was named fourth in an international survey of top 100 CSR leaders, after Al Gore, Barack Obama, and the late Anita Roddick. John has addressed over 1,000 conferences globally and served on over 80 boards and advisory boards. He is the author or co-author of 20 books, the latest being Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism. In 2021, John won the prestigious World Sustainability Award. https://youtu.be/ETyAh1mxWyw https://johnelkington.com/ https://www.innovatorsmag.com/is-regenerative-capitalism-the-answer-to-the-worlds-problems/ https://twitter.com/volansjohn https://volans.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/volans/ https://twitter.com/VolansHQ https://medium.com/@volansjohn https://theobservatory.volans.com/ https://capitalinstitute.org/course-introduction-regenerative-economics/ https://youtu.be/ETyAh1mxWyw #bcorp #regeneration #greenswans #uglyducklings #capitalism #triplebottomline #recall #volans #regenerators #harvardbusinessreview #exponential #neweconomicmodel #friedmanera #sdgs #

Eelco van der Enden, the new CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative, discusses the growing environmental, social, and governance landscape and why tax is a necessary and important part of ESG reporting. For more, read Sarfo's article on van der Enden, "New GRI CEO Shares Vision on ESG Tax Disclosures."In our “In the Pages” segment, Steven Wlodychak, the former indirect state and local tax policy leader for EY, chats about his upcoming Tax Notes piece, “State PTE Tax Updates: Agency Guidance and Even More Differences!” Follow us on Twitter:Nana Ama Sarfo: @nanaama_sarfoDavid Stewart: @TaxStewTax Notes: @TaxNotes**This episode is sponsored by the the American Bar Association Tax Section. For more information, visit ambar.org/taxnotes.This episode is sponsored by the UC Irvine School of Law's Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit https://ce.uci.edu/?utm_source=TNM&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2022taxnote.This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Paige JonesShowrunner and Audio Engineer: Jordan Parrish

In our Talking ESG podcast series, we give an end-to-end look at what it takes to build effective ESG reporting in today's environment. From investor to stakeholder expectations, from global frameworks to data, process, and controls—there's something in it for everyone.This week Heather Horn sat down with Shannon Schuyler, PwC US Chief Purpose & Inclusion Officer, to discuss the evolution of PwC's ESG reporting and how companies can decide what and where to report.Topics include:2:44 - What does the process look like? It is becoming more and more important, and often required, for businesses to report on ESG. Shannon and Heather discuss the evolution of PwC's ESG reporting, including practical tips on how to look at the data available.7:57 - How to think through the frameworks. Choosing which metrics and frameworks work for your company may seem overwhelming given the multitude of options. Shannon breaks down how she thinks through the various ESG reporting frameworks available and where to start once you've collected some of the data.15:10 - What metrics should be disclosed? The factors that are important to your stakeholders will be impacted by your industry and what is important to your company. Shannon explains how she and her team worked to identify metrics for PwC and what companies should consider when deciding what to disclose.25:38 - What about skeptics? Not everyone will see the value or be motivated to change at the same pace. Shannon and Heather discuss the different reasons executives and companies have to care about ESG reporting.35:02 - Advice for listeners. Shannon and Heather discuss some practical advice for listeners as they begin or continue to evolve their ESG reporting. Shannon provides her perspective on what challenges companies may face in the future.Want to learn more?Listen to our previous podcasts in this series,Talking ESG: Are SASB standards right for your business?, Talking ESG: Leveraging TCFD for climate-related disclosures, Talking ESG: How SEC proposals may shape future reporting, Talking ESG: A focus on the Global Reporting Initiative, and Talking ESG: How new EU rules may impact your reporting.Read PwC's Purpose Report.Shannon Schuyler is PwC's US Chief Purpose & Inclusion Officer. Shannon's work activates PwC's purpose to build trust in society and solve important problems and to create a fulfilling employee experience. Shannon is responsible for furthering diversity, inclusion, and equity across the firm's workforce, as well as bringing a focus to the role PwC plays in our communities. She also serves as Co-Chair of CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion.Transcripts available upon request. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.

Guest: GLIMSTEDT attorney-at-law & certified tax consultant, Gita Avotina Host: AGroup PR & Marketing Manager, Julia Kuznecova On 11 November 2021, the European Parliament gave the final approval on the EU Directive on public Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), formally known as the Directive of the European Parliament and the Council amending Directive 2013/34/EU as regards disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches. Glimstedt is a well-recognized & leading law firm, which provides AGroup and respectively all HRB Portal users with all the necessary suite of legal and regulatory support in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, ensuring full compliance with local legislation and proper conditions to make informed & confident decisions that work. In this episode Gita Avotina, Glimstedt attorney-at-law & certified tax consultant answering the questions assumed that publishing CbCR on a voluntary basis might demonstrate the long-standing commitment to transparency since the positive impact outweighs the negative effect of higher tax payments. Furthermore, there are companies which have independently moved towards voluntary publishing, for example, Vodafone, BHP Billiton, Unilever. Besides, enhanced transparency could be considered as a pivotal goal. Also, it's worth noting that the EU Directive doesn't overlap other CbCR standards, such as BEPS Action 13 and Global Reporting Initiative-207 (GRI-207). Along with that, Gita has outlined that the most vital is the condition that information is public (disclosure of information) and is not filed only to the tax authorities. What's more the exchange of information has already been performed, but only for tax authorities. Which means that the companies by substance have been prepared since 2016. Additionally, non-EU companies are covered by the regulations as well, if non-EU parented companies if they are operating in the EU through medium-sized or large subsidiaries or branches.” HRB Portal podcast is brought by AGroup, a leading HR & business software provider in Baltics & Eastern Europe. To learn more visit us on agroup.lv --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hrb-portal-podcast/message

In our Talking ESG podcast series, we give an end-to-end look at what it takes to build effective ESG reporting in today's environment. From investor to stakeholder expectations, from global frameworks to data, process, and controls—there's something in it for everyone.This week Heather Horn sat down with Brigham McNaughton, a managing director in PwC's ESG practice, to discuss ESG reporting with a focus on the standards of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).Topics include:2:34 - Scope. SASB standards address disclosures for 77 industries and include over 1,000 metrics. Brigham and Heather discuss the scope of these disclosures and how the SASB has evolved over the years.11:48 - How'd we get here? Nearly 1,200 companies worldwide apply SASB standards. Brigham walks listeners through the SASB's history and some considerations around adoption.18:56 - Planning to adopt. Despite the plethora of metrics and industry standards, adoption shouldn't be daunting. Brigham and Heather discuss the steps that companies should take if they plan on adopting SASB standards.24:23 - What about materiality? Assessing materiality for ESG-related topics differs from financial reporting. Brigham gives listeners helpful background information on how to think about materiality for non-financial disclosures.31:19 - Advice for listeners. Brigham and Heather discuss some practical advice for those adopting or planning to adopt elements of the SASB framework. Brigham provides his perspective on what the future holds for climate-related disclosures.Want to learn more?Listen to our previous podcasts in this series, Talking ESG: Leveraging TCFD for climate-related disclosures, Talking ESG: How SEC proposals may shape future reporting, Talking ESG: A focus on the Global Reporting Initiative, and Talking ESG: How new EU rules may impact your reporting.Brigham McNaughton is a managing director in PwC's ESG practice. He has served global clients in a range of industries including utilities, automotive, and financial services, advising on core ESG strategy development and stakeholder engagement. Brigham has worked closely with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) on a variety of reporting initiatives.Heather Horn is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC's National Office and leader of the thought leadership group, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series, as well as periodic webcasts for the power and utilities industry. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.

In our Talking ESG podcast series, we give an end-to-end look at what it takes to build effective ESG reporting in today's environment. From investor to stakeholder expectations, from global frameworks to data, process, and controls—there's something in it for everyone.This week Heather Horn sat down with Steve Bochanski, PwC's Climate Risk Modeling leader, to discuss ESG reporting with a focus on the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and how it may affect your company.Topics include:6:09 - What is the TCFD? The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures was established to focus on providing stakeholders with information about climate-related risks. Heather and Steve talk through the background of the TCFD and how it's different from other ESG reporting frameworks.10:48 - Making a risk assessment. Most listeners will be familiar with the physical risks associated with climate change, and many companies already have processes in place to address them. But there's also transition risk, which is less well-understood. Steve and Heather discuss how to get started assessing both of these risk categories and how correctly identifying risks upfront can improve your reporting.19:54 - Who is adopting the TCFD recommendations? The Task Force has structured its guidance for broad adoption across industries. Steve walks listeners through the steps involved in adoption and who should be involved from the organization.28:29 - Stakeholders and data quality. Most organizations have done more work than they think in their focus on conventional risk assessment processes that can be useful in a TCFD disclosure. Steve explains how companies can use these processes to accelerate their climate reporting process. Steve and Heather also talk through the importance of data quality.36:57 - Advice for listeners. Steve and Heather discuss some practical advice for companies that have adopted or are planning to adopt aspects of the TCFD framework. Steve provides his perspective on what the future holds for climate-related disclosures.Want to learn more?Listen to our previous podcasts in this series, Talking ESG: How SEC proposals may shape future reporting, Talking ESG: A focus on the Global Reporting Initiative, and Talking ESG: How new EU rules may impact your reporting.Steve Bochanski leads PwC's US Climate Risk Modeling team, comprising actuaries, financial engineers, and climate scientists, and other actuarial activities in the ESG space. He also leads PwC's Actuary of the Future initiative globally, focusing on actuarial modernization, upskilling, and corporate risk modeling beyond the insurance sector.  Heather Horn is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC's National Office and leader of the thought leadership group, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series, as well as periodic webcasts for the power and utilities industry. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.

Guest Name: Joost de Kluijver (Founder and CEO, Closing the Loop), Language: English, Publication date: Nov, 18. 2021 Joost started a company that won the Dutch Circular Award in 2018. He works with companies, municipalities, governments and the technology sector in turning circular ambitions into appealing results. His company is known for its work in emerging markets, for its customer centric approach towards circularity and the fact that it got some of the leading telecom brands on board for the path towards a closed loop industry. Joost has been an entrepreneur for 10 years and worked for Accenture and the Global Reporting Initiative in the past. Some of the highlights of questions from the podcast include: What is a closed-loop supply chain? And why is it so important nowadays? What are the major challenges of electronic-waste management & how do you see the future trends? How can businesses handle electronic waste management and turn a challenge into a business advantage? Connect with Joost on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdekluijver/ About Closing the Loop - Closing the Loop services focus on waste compensation of IT devices organizations use. That means that we collect an equal amount of electronic waste in emerging countries, to compensate for the current use of the devices and turning them waste-free. The one-for-one methodology. Learn more here - https://www.closingtheloop.eu/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bicarasupplychain/message

In our Talking ESG podcast series, we give an end-to-end look at what it takes to build effective ESG reporting in today's environment. From investor to stakeholder expectations, from  global frameworks to data, process, and controls—there's something in it for everyone.This week Heather Horn sat down with Eelco van der Enden, PwC's Global ESG Tax & Legal Services platform leader and newly-appointed CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative, to help listeners gain a deeper understanding of the standards produced by GRI.Topics include:6:52 - What is GRI? We begin the conversation with a discussion on GRI's past and present. Eelco takes listeners through the history of GRI and explains why he believes these standards have a strong linkage to enterprise value creation.21:32 - Spurring companies to take action. As more investors call for standardization, Eelco and Heather discuss how the visibility and transparency that come from ESG reporting can spur companies to make changes.32:27 - Setting up controls and processes. More and more companies are starting to move towards increased ESG reporting, whether purely voluntary or in anticipation of upcoming rules. Eelco explains how companies can effectively manage the necessary process and control changes.41:55 - The current lay of the land. Eelco gives listeners his perspective on the current landscape of ESG reporting and how GRI fits in with the other broad frameworks such as SASB.47:32 - Advice for listeners. Eelco gives his point of view on what companies should be thinking about as they start building out their ESG reporting.Want to learn more?Listen to some of our previous podcasts in this series, Talking ESG: How new EU rules may impact your reporting, and Talking ESG: Demystifying the reporting landscapeEelco van der Enden leads PwC's global ESG platform for Tax & Legal and People Services and PwC's Tax Administration Consulting practice. He supports public and private sector organisations adjusting their tax operations to an ESG focused economy. Eelco is a member of the global board of directors of GRI and  was a co-writer of the GRI 207: Tax standard. Eelco is also Chairman of the Tax Policy Group of Accountancy Europe, member of the EU GTG Committee and has published more than 50 articles on tax governance and reporting. Effective January 1, 2022, Eelco will join GRI as CEO.Heather Horn is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC's National Office and leader of the thought leadership group, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series, as well as periodic webcasts for the power and utilities industry. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.

"Let's be bold!”Have you heard of the term ‘greenwashing'? This is when an organisation is not accountable for its impact on sustainable development. Now, a new trend is emerging: ‘rainbow washing'. It applies to firms that say they're embracing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) yet do not provide details about what they're doing, nor how they're going about it.I wanted to call out this abuse of surfing the growing sustainability wave, so I invited this week's special guest on my ‘PAYING FOR GOOD' podcast, Dr Carol Adams, Professor of Accounting at Durham University and immediate past Chair of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Stakeholder Council, to give her thoughts on the subject.TO GET EACH EPISODE OF MY PODCAST STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.peoplenet.ltd.uk/newsletter/To find out more about how we could work together on designing and implementing a Responsible Reward strategy, the integration of remuneration and sustainability, in your organisation, please email me at client.care@peoplenet.ltd.uk. I look forward to hearing from you!

Tisha Schuller welcomes Tim Mohin, executive vice president and chief sustainability officer at Persefoni, to the Energy Thinks Podcast. Tisha and Tim discuss:· Tim's book, Changing Business from the Inside Out, and its guidance on corporate responsibility and ESG;· ESG and sustainability transitioning from a superficial marketing pitch to a company's long-term focus;· Tim's opinion piece on the shift in ESG data reporting and the rigor companies need to meet investor demand for data;· The anticipated U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate disclosure requirements;· Tim's opinion piece and views on boards' impact on company sustainability efforts;· Embracing ESG strategies with boards and the No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention example; and,· Leadership qualities and the courage necessary for business cannibalization.Tim Mohin is the executive vice president and chief sustainability officer at Persefoni, a global venture-backed SaaS company that strives to help organizations lower their carbon footprint by providing the appropriate solutions and tools. He also serves as a stakeholder adviser to BASF's board and a member of the faculty advisory group on ESG Competent Boards. Before Persefoni, Tim was the chief executive for the Global Reporting Initiative for about three years. He also held multiple corporate responsibility and sustainability roles at companies including Advanced Micro Devices, Apple, and Intel. In addition to being a game-changing leader in the workplace, Tim wrote Changing Business from the Inside Out: A Treehugger's Guide to Working in Corporations to give readers advice on navigating the corporate responsibility sector. He received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from State University of New York College at Cortland in 1982 and received a Master of Engineering Management with a focus on Environment from Duke University in 1984.Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. Thanks to Lindsey Gage, Adán Rubio, and Michael Tanner who make the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on August 23, 2021]

Tisha Schuller welcomes Tim Mohin, executive vice president and chief sustainability officer at Persefoni, to the Energy Thinks Podcast. Tisha and Tim discuss:· Tim's book, Changing Business from the Inside Out, and its guidance on corporate responsibility and ESG;· ESG and sustainability transitioning from a superficial marketing pitch to a company's long-term focus;· Tim's opinion piece on the shift in ESG data reporting and the rigor companies need to meet investor demand for data;· The anticipated U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate disclosure requirements;· Tim's opinion piece and views on boards' impact on company sustainability efforts;· Embracing ESG strategies with boards and the No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention example; and,· Leadership qualities and the courage necessary for business cannibalization.Tim Mohin is the executive vice president and chief sustainability officer at Persefoni, a global venture-backed SaaS company that strives to help organizations lower their carbon footprint by providing the appropriate solutions and tools. He also serves as a stakeholder adviser to BASF's board and a member of the faculty advisory group on ESG Competent Boards. Before Persefoni, Tim was the chief executive for the Global Reporting Initiative for about three years. He also held multiple corporate responsibility and sustainability roles at companies including Advanced Micro Devices, Apple, and Intel. In addition to being a game-changing leader in the workplace, Tim wrote Changing Business from the Inside Out: A Treehugger's Guide to Working in Corporations to give readers advice on navigating the corporate responsibility sector. He received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from State University of New York College at Cortland in 1982 and received a Master of Engineering Management with a focus on Environment from Duke University in 1984.Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly "Both Things Are True" email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. Thanks to Lindsey Gage, Adán Rubio, and Michael Tanner who make the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on August 23, 2021]

Isidora Díaz comenzó en el mundo de la RSC trabajando en la gestión de residuos en la industria cementera y el uso de esos residuos como combustible en dicha industria, todo un proyecto piloto en aquel momento en el que aún no se hablaba de economía circular. Su trayectoria profesional pasó por el desarrollo de producto en construcción, y todo lo relacionado con hacer una vivienda más eficiente. En ese momento es cuando pasa al área de seguridad y salud tanto de producto como de personas, un pilar importante en la sostenibilidad respecto a la parte social, dándole la oportunidad de entrar en la Global Reporting Initiative, para participar en el desarrollo de uno de los estándares GRI. Desde entonces ha venido colaborando en temas transversales bien sea en líneas de negocio o bien en posiciones corporativas como la que desempeña ahora en Parques Reunidos. Parques Reunidos es una empresa española, con sede en Madrid es uno de los principales operadores de parques de atracciones a nivel internacional. Cuando trabajas en el sector del ocio el contacto con el cliente es mucho más directo y la percepción de lo material es mucho más cercana. Todo está cambiando muy rápido, se está hablando mucho más de RSC en un año que en los últimos diez años. La sostenibilidad no sólo tiene en cuenta la parte ambiental, sino también la parte social. Hay otra tendencia a hacer el reporte sobre RSC obligatorio, con el fin de dar visibilidad a las empresas. Esto es muy importante, pero también tiene un riesgo de que la gente se quede que la sostenibilidad es el informe de final de año y ya está. Otro cambio es que hay ciertos países, la RSC ha estado mas conectada a labores de filantropía sin estar conectados al "core" del negocio y se está virando a que la RSC esté conectada a la estrategia y al propósito de la compañía. En muchas ocasiones se confunde el todo con una parte. Las redes sociales son la vía fundamental de comunicación entre los diferentes grupos de interés del sector del ocio. Son una fuente de información muy importante del sentimiento del cliente. Nos descubre que aparte del Greenwashing, se está empezando a hablar del Rainbowashing, contar y hablar lo que hacen las empresas en materia de los ODS pero de una forma superficial y sin interconexión con la estrategia de la empresa. Es importante ser realistas, comunicar los impactos y los logros, pero las dos cosas. Hay mucha actividad positiva, pero seguimos teniendo impactos. Es superimportante mantener la coherencia. Tenemos que contribuir a que cada día la sostenibilidad sea más real y no algo bonito que escribo, comunico y me olvido. Todos debemos participar a ello.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/32G7S3Y Sustainability is one of the most overused terms, and yet, so very important. Drawing on a 30+ year career in this field Tim Mohin will explore the roots of the movement, why it is so ubiquitous today and share perspectives on where it is going. Once considered a niche field, in 2021 the world's largest investors have become champions of sustainability. What does this mean for companies today and how will this trend shape capitalism going forward? Speaker: Tim Mohin is the chief sustainability officer for Persefoni AI and author of Changing Business from the Inside Out. Formerly, Tim served as the chief executive of the Global Reporting Initiative. He also held sustainability leadership roles with Intel, Apple and AMD and worked on environmental policy within the US Senate and US EPA.

About Sharan Burrow Sharan Burrow was elected General Secretary of the ITUC at its Second World Congress in Vancouver, June 2010. Prior to this, she held the position of ITUC President since its Founding Congress in Vienna (November 2006) and the position of ICFTU President since its 18th World Congress in Miyazaki (November 2004). She is the first woman to have held any of these positions.Sharan was born in 1954 in Warren, a small town in western NSW, into a family with a long history of involvement in unions and the struggle to improve the lives of working people.Her great, great grandfather participated in the shearers' strike of 1891/92, becoming one of the first organisers for the Australian Workers' Union and standing for the state seat of Cobar for the fledgling Australian Labor Party in 1896.Sharan studied teaching at the University of NSW in 1976 and began her teaching career in high schools around country NSW.She became an organiser for the NSW Teachers' Federation, based in Bathurst, and was President of the Bathurst Trades and Labour Council during the 1980s.Sharan was elected Senior Vice-President of the NSW Teachers' Federation and became President of the Australian Education Union (AEU) in 1992. She represented the AEU on the ACTU Executive through the 1990s.Sharan was previously Vice-President of Education International from 1995 to 2000. Education International is the international organisation of education unions representing 24 million members worldwide.In May 2000, Sharan Burrow became the second woman to be elected President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).In October 2000, Sharan also became the first woman to be elected President of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions Asia Pacific Region Organisation.She has also served as a member of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation and a member of the Stakeholder Council of the Global Reporting Initiative. As part of her ILO responsibilities, Sharan chaired the Workers' Group of the Sub-Committee on Multinational Enterprises.Sharan Burrow was re-elected General Secretary of the ITUC at its 3rd Congress, in Berlin, May 2014 and at its 4th Congress, in Copengahen, December 2018. About Amanda WhiteAmanda White is responsible for the content across all Conexus Financial's institutional media and events. In addition to being the editor of Top1000funds.com, she is responsible for directing the global bi-annual Fiduciary Investors Symposium which challenges global investors on investment best practice and aims to place the responsibilities of investors in wider societal, and political contexts.  She holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Masters of Art in Journalism and has been an investment journalist for more than 25 years. She is currently a fellow in the Finance Leaders Fellowship at the Aspen Institute. The two-year program seeks to develop the next generation of responsible, community-spirited leaders in the global finance industry. What is the Fiduciary Investors series?The COVID-19 global health and economic crisis has highlighted the need for leadership and capital to be urgently targeted towards the vulnerabilities in the global economy.Through conversations with academics and asset owners, the Fiduciary Investors Podcast Series is a forward looking examination of the changing dynamics in the global economy, what a sustainable recovery looks like and how investors are positioning their portfolios.The much-loved events, the Fiduciary Investors Symposiums, act as an advocate for fiduciary capitalism and the power of asset owners to change the nature of the investment industry, including addressing principal/agent and fee problems, stabilising financial markets, and directing capital for the betterment of society and the environment. Like the event series, the podcast series, tackles the challenges long-term investors face in an environment of disruption,  and asks investors to think differently about how they make decisions and allocate capital. 

En septembre 2015, les 193 États membres de l'ONU ont adopté le programme de développement durable à l'horizon 2030, intitulé Agenda 2030. C'est un agenda pour les populations, pour la planète, pour la prospérité, pour la paix et par les partenariats. Il porte une vision de transformation de notre monde en éradiquant la pauvreté et en assurant sa transition vers un développement durable. Se mobiliser autour de cet agenda mondial est donc primordial. Il est porté par divers acteurs comme les États, des Comités, des associations, des entreprises et surtout par le Global Compact qui est une initiative des Nations Unies visant à inciter les entreprises du monde entier à adopter une attitudesocialement responsable en s'engageant à intégrer et à promouvoir plusieurs principes relatifs aux Droits de l'Homme, aux normes internationales du travail, à l'environnement et à la lutte contre la corruption.  Ma première invitée est la Déléguée Générale du Global Compact France, Fella Imalhayene, qui nous parle des Objectifs de Développement Durable et de leurs implications. Fella est une spécialiste des questions de Diversité en France et en Europe et elle a été nommée en septembre 2017, Déléguée Générale du Global Compact France. Fella reviendra notamment sur la genèse des ODD, sur la nécessité d'accélérer la mobilisation autour d'eux et également de l'importance des acteurs du monde économique dans la réalisation de l'Agenda 2030. Ressources mentionnées et complémentaires : www.globalcompact-france.org Outils de reporting à destination des entreprises : Global Reporting Initiative : https://www.globalreporting.org/ Business Reporting on the SDGs:  https://www.globalreporting.org/public-policy-partnerships/sustainable-development/integrating-sdgs-into-sustainability-reporting/ Les ODD pour les particuliers : The Good Life Goals (site en anglais) : https://www.goodlifegoals.org/ Guide des paresseux pour sauver la planète : https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/fr/takeaction/ Inspiration de Fella : « Une Vie » de Simone Veil Crédit photo : Sylvain Renard

In this episode of the Global:SF podcast, the second in a series on the New Economy, we speak with David Nieh, co-founder and managing director of Clear Peak Development, on Chinese investment in California. David discusses the micro and macroeconomic effects of the pandemic on Chinese investment strategies in California. From changes to urban and suburban living to decisions in Beijing, Chinese investors are navigating an increasingly complex environment with implications both globally and locally here in California. Visit globalsf.biz and sign up for our newsletter to stay looped in on the conversation. Visit clearpeakgroup.com to check out Clear Peak Development. About our guest: David Nieh brings vast cross-border commerce with property development experience in the US and China as a platform for building sustainable communities, attracting companies, integrating technologies and utilizing capital. He is Founding Partner and Managing Director of the Clear Peak Group, responsible for growing the company's property footprint in the US and China, introducing sustainable development models, and leading property services spanning the entire property value chain including investment, development, project management, construction and asset management. David previously served as Head of China for international developer Lendlease and General Manager for Shui On Land in Shanghai, where he worked for Vincent Lo, Chairman of Shui On Land and the Yangtze River Council. In the capacity of serving the latter, he helped form accords with the Bay Area Council, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, China SF and others. He also serves on key committees for the American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai and Beijing, including advising its recent establishment in San Francisco and Los Angeles. A registered architect and certified planner, as well as an accredited professional in sustainable design, David was founding studio head for Skidmore, Owings and Merrill's Shanghai office and was the chief architect for the City of San Jose and Redevelopment Agency. He has taught architecture, urban design, and urban studies at Stanford University where he was also an adjunct faculty member of the Graduate School of Business. David is an appointed member of the California-China Trade Committee, a Board Member of Bay Area regional land use and urban policy think tank SPUR, emergency relief non-profit Operation USA, Swiss-funded Asia Green Real Estate, the Energy Foundation China and Joint US-China Collaboration on Clean Energy and an Executive Committee Member of the Urban Land Institute. He is also an appointed advisor to China Development Bank Capital, China Nobel Forum, and the US-China Clean Energy Forum. He was previously a Director of the Pacific Basin Economic Council, Global Reporting Initiative and Stanford Program on Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship. David earned a Masters in Urban Design from Harvard University, a Masters of Architecture from the University of California-Berkeley and an Executive Certificate from INSEAD.

Für Konzerne gibt es z.B. einen sehr umfangreichen Standard für die Berichterstattung (GRI, Global Reporting Initiative) oder den Deutschen Nachhaltgkeitskodex (DNK). Die gute Nachricht ist: Anders als bei den Konzernen gibt es für die KMUs schlankere Bewertungsverfahren, die nicht ganz so umfangreich sind – und die sich als ein erster Schritt gut in die Praxis umsetzen lassen. Die meisten unserer Kunden melden sich bei uns, wenn die Einkaufsabteilung ihres Kunden die Aufforderung zum Nachhaltigkeits-Assessment auf den Tisch legt. Als erstes gehen wir eine Gap-Analyse an, stellen also den Status Quo dar. Wir gleichen die Ist-Situation dann mit unserem Anforderungskatalog ab und wissen so sehr schnell, auf welchem Stand das Unternehmen ist – und was im nächsten Schritt zu tun ist. Die Basis für diesen Anforderungskatalog bilden die ISO26000 als Leitfaden und die damit einhergehenden Assessments, wie zum Beispiel EcoVadis, Assessments auf Basis des deutsche Nachhaltigkeitskodex (DNK) oder auch der GRI-Standards – abhängig davon, was vom Auftraggeber verlangt ist.

Sandra Guerra, Managing Director of Better Governance, talks about how she went from journalist to corporate executive to board member, what attracted her to the field of ethics and compliance, and what we can learn from Vale S.A.’s two deadly dam collapses as it relates to corporate culture, and acting when issues are brought forward by whistleblowers.    “The main change that happened is precisely related to culture. Culture is something that takes time to change...this issue was so big, so important, that it opened eyes and hearts and minds of everyone, creating the condition to change the culture.”  - Sandra Guerra    One of the forerunners of corporate governance in Brazil, Sandra Guerra has served as a board member and chairperson of boards of directors since 1995. She presently is managing director of Better Governance, and sits on two public company boards. Her experience includes acting on the boards of listed, closed, family-controlled and state-controlled companies, as well as for nonprofit organizations in Brazil and abroad.    With 25 years of experience in corporate governance, Guerra was one of the founding members of the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance, where from 2012 to 2016 she was board chair. On two occasions, she was also a member of the board of directors of the International Corporate Governance Network, and served as a director of Global Reporting Initiative from 2017 to 2019.    Ever since she completed her Master's degree in business administration at FEA-USP in 2009, Guerra's research has been focused on the board of directors. Certified as a board member by the IBGC, and as a mediator by the CEDR-Center for Effective Dispute Resolution, Guerra continues to serve as a board member, currently at Vale S.A. and GranBio S.A. In 2017 she published the book, “The Black Box of Governance: Boards of Directors Revealed by Those Who Are Part of Them.”    What You’ll Learn on This Episode:  [1:06] What sparked Guerra’s interest in ethics and compliance and how has her career path led to her to where she is today?  [3:26] What sparked Guerra’s interest in corporate governance?  [5:36] Why didn’t the first dam incident at Vale lead to changes to prevent the second one?  [12:40] What can organizations learn from Vale’s experiences, especially as it relates to ethics and compliances issues?  [15:20] Beyond Vale, what are some issues Guerra sees driving corporate boards in 2021?    Find this episode of Principled on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Podyssey, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Mais destaque para a temática da Diversidade e Inclusão e maior abrangência nas questões de governança, ambientais e sociais. Esses temas estão presentes na edição mais recente do Relatório de Sustentabilidade do Setor de Seguros. O material é editado pela Confederação Nacional das Seguradoras com base nas diretrizes internacionais da Global Reporting Initiative e traz dados compilados de 2019. Sobre o tema, vamos conversar com a Presidente da Comissão de Sustentabilidade e Inovação da CNseg Fátima Lima.

Interesting and positive interview with Simon Zadek, Head Secretariat of UN Secretary General's Task Force on Digital Financing of the SDGs. We cover this new positive initiative, and it's impact on Zimbabwe, global forestation via the AntForest project and potentially many other areas of the world also. Dr. Simon Zadek is currently Head of Secretariat of the UN Secretary General's Task Force on Digital Financing of the Sustainable Development Goals, based at the United Nations Development Program. He was until recently Senior Advisor on Finance in the Executive Office of the UN Secretary-General, and Co-Director of the UN Environment's Inquiry into Design Options for a Sustainable Financial System. He founded and was founding Chief Executive of the international think tank, AccountAbility, and before that Development Director of the New Economics Foundation, founding Chair of the Ethical Trading Initiative and on the founding Steering Committee of the Global Reporting Initiative.

Start of Interview [1:45]Mervyn King's origin story as an attorney in South Africa [2:51]His first foray into corporate boards and later senior management roles [4:30]Why he was asked to form a Corporate Governance Committee in 1992 [5:30]The call from Nelson Mandela [06:07]Professor Lynn Paine's article: The Error at the Heart of Corporate Leadership  [9:43]How King framed the role of the corporation in the first King I Report in 1992 [12:10]"Decisions by the Board need to be made in the best long term interest of the company, this  incapacitated artificial person that has no mind, no heart, no soul and no conscience." "The directors must make a decision in the long term interest of the health of the company, rather than just in the wealth of the shareholders" [13:10]"The 20th century became the century of unsustainable development"  [14:02]Joining the U.N. by invitation of Kofi Annan to review governance of U.N. agencies: "that's where I started learning about sustainability"  [16:15]The premise of the King II Report: to address sustainability reporting in South Africa (2002) [17:22]King on Larry Fink's (BlackRock) Letters to CEOs [21:17]Accounting for sustainability was started as "Connected Reporting" by Sir Michael Peat [22:18]The premise of the King III Report, to include integrated reporting (2009)  [23:02]Addressing Accounting for Sustainability organized by Prince Charles in the U.K. [24:30]The IIRC Integrated Reporting Framework (2013) [25:06]"One of the proudest things in my life is that integrated thinking has been achieved" [26:21]King on the BTR Statement on the Purpose of the Corporation "You are not accountable to the stakeholders, you are accountable to the company" [26:45]"Boards have to spend more time understanding financials, including the three critical dimensions for sustainable development in a resource constrained world: 1) Economy, 2) Environment and 3) Society." [30:05]The premise of the King IV Report: reporting should be outcome based. [32:00] Focus on four outcomes:Value creation in a sustainable manner in a resource constrained world.Effective Controls (with informed oversight by the Board).Trust and confidence of the community in which the company operates (legitimacy).Effective Leadership.King on race, inter-generational ("add millenials on your board") and gender diversity on boards  [35:44]"The first thing on the minds of Gen Z is climate change. That's the elephant in the room" [39:12]"The mindset of boards has to be collaborative, compromising, with a long term outlook (particularly on climate change)" [41:13]The lessons from South Africa on racial diversity in boards [42:53]Governments should amend corporate laws to reflect that being a director is a very important profession.[44:24]King has tried to persuade governments to create apprenticeship programs for directorships "the U.S. should do this to help young African American professionals get into boards, creating a wider pool of candidates" [46:00]A book that influenced his life: "The Principles of Modern Company Law" by L.C.B Gower (1954)  [48:57]Living person he most admires: Lynn Forrester de Rothschild, the founder and CEO of the Coalition of Inclusive Capitalism [53:38]King on ESG and inclusive capitalism [56:44]How to find Mervyn King online:https://www.mervynking.co.za/ https://www.wits.ac.za/staff/academic-a-z-listing/k/mervynkingwitsacza/___Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License 

Robert Rubinstein delivers his fascinating talk on his experiences of Triple Bottom Line Investing (TBLI) and its integration with ESG into the culture and strategy of international corporate business and investment company. Speaker: Robert Rubinstein is the Chairman and Founding Partner of TBLI Group Holdings. Mr. Rubinstein has been instrumental in championing Sustainable and IMPACT investment dedicated to solving social issues. Prior to TBLI, Mr. Rubinstein had an extensive career in publishing. He founded Source magazine in 1995, a publication focused on integrating “profits and principles” as a message to the business community. Mr. Rubinstein taught courses in Sustainable Finance at the Rotterdam School of Management from 2003–2006. Mr. Rubinstein has served on various profit and nonprofit boards, and advises various organizations; i.e. International Center for Corporate Accountability, WE- TV editorial advisory board, IMSA (International Sustainability Consultancy), Chairman Swift Prize of the King Boudewijn Foundation, 3IG-International Interfaith Investment Group, Fortis Investments SRI fund, ICCA Advisory Board, and the Developments Alternatives Advisory Council. At present, he is on Advisory Board of Project X Global, Wealth & Society and Lifestyles Magazine. Rubinstein is a tenacious public speaker on both TBLI and ESG at global conferences and has been asked to speak at numerous engagements including the Global Reporting Initiative, the inaugural Impact Investing Israel Summit and World Pension Council in Singapore. TBLI was asked to organise a session at COP21, Paris in December 2015 and more recently, Mr. Rubinstein was invited at the request of Natural Step, a leading advisor on Sustainability for the Swedish corporate sector attended by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Interested in watching our webinars live, or taking part in the production of our research? Join our community at: https://bit.ly/3sXPpb5

Sustainability has dominated the headlines around the world for decades, and is only picking up speed. From achieving a sustainable future by local initiatives to campaigns by larger entities here in the U.S. and across the globe. A whopping 7,500 companies issue annual sustainability reports in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative. The Global Reporting Initiative, or GRI, helps businesses and governments understand and communicate their impact on critical sustainability issues such as the following: climate change, human rights, governance and social well-being. Their overall goal? To empower decisions that create social, environmental and economic benefits for everyone. That's only the beginning the story.

Joost de Kluijver joins us on the podcast today! Joost is the founder and CEO of the social enterprise Closing the Loop (CTL), which has developed a service that delivers on the growing demand for circular IT. Prior to founding CTL, Joost worked for Accenture and the Global Reporting Initiative. In this episode, you will learn about the work Joost and his organization CTL is doing to enable proper collection and recycling of African e-waste and find out how their service provides a solution for circular procurement of IT in Europe. Resources and links discussed in this episode can be found at gettinginthelooppodcast.com . HIGHLIGHTS 2:20 Why it is important to close the loop on electronics 7:15 How Closing the Loop delivers value to two customer groups 9:45 Circular IT services and work with brands such as Samsung 12:30 Supply chain certification tools and collection 14:30 Challenges of setting up IT collection systems in Africa 17:30 Why electronic waste recycling has yet to happen in Africa 23:00 Common misconceptions about e-waste in Europe and Africa 26:00 The future of circular IT

Herman Mulder kwam tijdens zijn carrière in het bankwezen in aanraking met Millieudefensie. Hij realiseerde zich dat er zaken anders moesten en houdt zich sindsdien bezig met duurzaamheid. Hij heeft zich in de Sustainable Development Goals verdiept. Als voorzitter van de SDG Charter en True Price brengt hij dit in de praktijk. Daarnaast is hij in het verleden ook voorzitter geweest van het Global Reporting Initiative een raamwerk voor verslaggeving over duurzaamheid. In deze podcast gaan we in op de achtergrond en de werking van de SDG’s.

Emily Gigot is SanMar’s social responsibility specialist. In her role, Emily works to ensure that SanMar leaves as small an environmental footprint as possible and that everybody along the company's supply chain can work comfortably and is treated well. In this episode, Emily dives into what corporate social responsibility is, why it’s important, and how SanMar operates ethically and sustainably.   THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE: How Emily’s social responsibility role at SanMar works and what her primary goals are. How her experiences in Thailand pushed Emily to take up a corporate social responsibility position. Why supply chains are currently not equitable and how companies can better working conditions all the way up and down the line. What is SanMar’s specific role in social responsibility? How can we get people to care about switch over to environmentally friendly fabrics? The steps SanMar is taking steps to live its values, support local communities, and do right by the environment.   QUOTES: “What’s the right match between what people care about and what you can really be effective at?” “[Thailand was] an opportunity to see the other side of the supply chain.” LINKS: SanMar U homepage - http://www.education.sanmar.com/ SanMar’s corporate responsibility page - https://www.sanmar.com/aboutus/corporateresponsibility Sustainable Brands - https://sustainablebrands.com/ Global Reporting Initiative - https://www.globalreporting.org/Pages/default.aspx

Eric Hespenheide, chair of the Global Reporting Initiative, discusses with Ian Welsh how the globally-agreed language of the Sustainable Development Goals can help companies assess their impacts and how to communicate these, while improving corporate practices more generally. They debate how companies can report in a way that is engaging – clear metrics and reporting standards can help – and the importance of knowing your audience and tailoring messages accordingly. Hespenheide also outlines how the various reporting standards and guidelines that have developed are moving towards greater collaboration.

Erica Ocampo, global sustainability strategy manager, Dow Chemical, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about how the company identifies its material issues and how they impact its business and stakeholders. Ocampo explains how Dow uses this to develop corporate strategy across all its business units. She argues the case for keeping reporting relevant – including cutting their length – and how to engage with standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative effectively.

Neste episódio, Ricardo continua a falar sobre a "Global Reporting Initiative" e como se pode relatar aspectos de sustentabilidade em projetos e por que isso é relevante para a organização e para a sociedade.

In this episode, Ricardo continues to talk about the "Global Reporting Initiative" and how one can report sustainability aspects in his/her projects and why this is relevant to the organization and to the society.

In this episode, Ricardo talks about the "Global Reporting Initiative", an association that develops standards that help organizations of various sectors to identify and report what they do to build a more sustainable world, which goes beyond the environmental aspect.

Host Kathy Sipple speaks with Elizabeth Gingerich, a Business Law Associate Professor at Valparaiso University and Editor of The Journal of Values Based Leadership. The JVBL defines values-based leadership to include topics involving ethics in leadership, moral considerations in business decision-making, stewardship of our natural environment, and spirituality as a source of motivation. Gingerich is a passionate advocate for sustainability--at home and in business. She has installed solar and geothermal systems in buildings she owns. She has worked with sustainable business leader, Ray Anderson of Interface and continues to be an Organizational Stakeholder with the Global Reporting Initiative.

Seeking better working conditions, representatives of all Alberta's trade unions met, along with members of the recently (1909) formed United Farmers of Alberta (UFA), at a founding convention of the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) in Lethbridge on July 14-15, 1912. The convention was chaired by Donald McNabb, a Lethbridge coal miner who had served a brief term as Alberta's first independent labour MLA (supporting the governing Liberals). The AFL blossomed early and in 1926, they had several MLA's elected resulting in many improvements to Alberta labour laws and the Workman's Compensation Act, making Alberta a leader of such laws in Canada for several decades. Attacks on the Alberta labour movement since the latter part of the 1970's and particularly through the Ralph Klein years during the 1990's have arguably made life difficult for unions. The speaker will speculate on how unions can survive in a labour market where collective bargaining is under threat in Alberta and generally throughout North America. Will the many achievements labour has gained over the past 100 years continue to be at risk? Speaker: Winston Gereluk Winston Gereluk worked for the Alberta Federation of Labour and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees in Canada in the areas of research, education and public relations for over 25 years. In 1999, he moved to Athabasca University, where he served as Academic Coordinator for Industrial Relations & Human Resources programs until his retirement in 2009. Winston has represented the international trade union movement at United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and currently represents them on a Stakeholder Council of the Global Reporting Initiative, which meets in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Gereluk has a Masters Degree in Educational Philosophy and is a member of the Alberta Labour History Institute, Greenpeace and the editorial board of Athabasca University Press. He has written articles and chapters on labour and the environment, industrial relations and sustainable development for a number of periodicals and textbook publishers. Winston currently also serves as Chair of Project 2012 and Coordinator of the Alberta Federation of Labour's Centennial Celebration.

Seeking better working conditions, representatives of all Alberta's trade unions met, along with members of the recently (1909) formed United Farmers of Alberta (UFA), at a founding convention of the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) in Lethbridge on July 14-15, 1912. The convention was chaired by Donald McNabb, a Lethbridge coal miner who had served a brief term as Alberta's first independent labour MLA (supporting the governing Liberals). The AFL blossomed early and in 1926, they had several MLA's elected resulting in many improvements to Alberta labour laws and the Workman's Compensation Act, making Alberta a leader of such laws in Canada for several decades. Attacks on the Alberta labour movement since the latter part of the 1970's and particularly through the Ralph Klein years during the 1990's have arguably made life difficult for unions. The speaker will speculate on how unions can survive in a labour market where collective bargaining is under threat in Alberta and generally throughout North America. Will the many achievements labour has gained over the past 100 years continue to be at risk? Speaker: Winston Gereluk Winston Gereluk worked for the Alberta Federation of Labour and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees in Canada in the areas of research, education and public relations for over 25 years. In 1999, he moved to Athabasca University, where he served as Academic Coordinator for Industrial Relations & Human Resources programs until his retirement in 2009. Winston has represented the international trade union movement at United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and currently represents them on a Stakeholder Council of the Global Reporting Initiative, which meets in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Gereluk has a Masters Degree in Educational Philosophy and is a member of the Alberta Labour History Institute, Greenpeace and the editorial board of Athabasca University Press. He has written articles and chapters on labour and the environment, industrial relations and sustainable development for a number of periodicals and textbook publishers. Winston currently also serves as Chair of Project 2012 and Coordinator of the Alberta Federation of Labour's Centennial Celebration.

Alyson Slater, director of strategy for the Global Reporting Initiative.