NGO Scrutiny in Countries with Low Civil Society Freedom February 22, 2024 No one should be surprised that NGOs have difficulty operating in states with limited civic freedom. Indeed, even in mildly authoritarian countries, independent NGOs may be so tightly regulated or hassled by arbitrary sanctions that it is difficult for them to be effective. Meanwhile, in some of the world’s ‘freest’ countries such as Norway and Sweden (as defined [...]
COP28: All you Need to Know About the Loss & Damage Fund February 13, 2024 It comes as no surprise that the very first day of COP28 saw progress on the Loss & Damage Fund (LDF), with several Global North nations and the EU pledging around $600M. But while some may hope to frame this early visible progress as a solid success for COP and climate justice, for campaigning groups, [...]
Explained: Why Activists are Influential Stakeholders for International Organisations February 13, 2024 Many don’t realise that activists don’t just target companies, they also praise, criticise, and pressure International Organisations. While campaigning targeting companies leverages corporate reputation, regulation, and consumer behaviour, campaigning concerning IOs generally aims to: SIGWATCH data shows that the UN is the most frequently mentioned multilateral organisation, mainly because of the wide range of contexts [...]
Does COP28 Sound Like Old News to You? It Shouldn’t February 13, 2024 COP28 is still relevant, and it would be a mistake to forget it. While the frenzy around COPs may arise speedily and die down just as fast among most stakeholder groups, their impact is far reaching – they set the tone for the year ahead, and lay the foundations for the years after that. They [...]
Empowering Change: The Genesis of Inspiration for All January 31, 2024 In the world of education, where the disparities in quality and access are as vast as the global landscape itself, the story of “Inspiration for All” emerges as a beacon of hope and innovation. Founded on the principles of leadership excellence and the transformative power of education, this organisation’s journey from a nascent idea to [...]
Data: The lifejacket that keeps ESG afloat January 29, 2024 If the year is 1983 and you find yourself in Fiji looking at a notice asking you to reuse your hotel towels for the sake of the environment, then your name is probably Jay Westerveld and you’re about to come up with the term “greenwashing”. Mr. Westerveld was lodging in a beach resort undergoing large, [...]
Are The Fortune 500 Afraid Of The Dark? Metrikus Is Back With Dark January To Get Companies To Go #LightsOut January 25, 2024 It definitely feels like that when you look up at the skyline of the City of London well after office hours. All these towering skyscrapers are lit up with absolutely no one in. And while the legend of the occasional graduate banker burning the midnight oil and napping in sleep pods may well be the [...]
Mandatory TCFD Reporting – Deadline Approaching January 24, 2024 TCFD reporting is a mandatory reporting requirement – UK investment management firms with over £5bn AUM must publish their first product-level TCFD report by 30 June 2024, while those with over £50bn AUM are already expected to produce quarterly reports. What must this report include? Scope 1, 2 & 3 greenhouse gas emissions; Carbon footprint [...]
5 Tips To Enhance Your Corporate Volunteering Strategy January 23, 2024 From additional days off to financial contributions to employees’ favourite charities, organisations are increasingly offering rewards and incentives to staff who volunteer in the community. The reasons are varied, ranging from supporting the local community, increasing employee engagement, and developing skills, to enhancing business reputation. But is corporate-sponsored volunteering indeed helping organisations reach these goals? [...]
The ESG Future Forum January 23, 2024 The ESG Future Forum 2024 is an extraordinary event curated for leaders across business, professional, and financial services firms, who are committed to pioneering the future of ESG practice! Elevate your leadership at this peer to peer event dedicated to cultivating collaboration and action among visionary leaders unapologetically devoted to harmonising commercial success with meaningful [...]
