Tag Archives: Sustainability

An Antidote for SDG-Washing: 5 Key Progress Points for Businesses and Investors to Uphold the 2030 Agenda

The latest in a long line of distortions in corporate sustainability commitments, SDG-washing consists in claiming support of a United Nations’ initiative, without resolutely acting in favor of the global community, let alone managing negative impacts. Here are 5 key progress points for businesses and investors to uphold the 2030 Agenda.

Updates on the Non-Financial Reporting EU Directive

Ksapa recently contributed to the EU Consultation process around the EU ESG Directive. Here are a few takeaways on how to secure smarter disclosure from corporations.

3 Solutions to Align Responsible Purchasing with the Real Economy

Time to invest in responsible purchasing practices seeking for impact. 3 successful solutions to match practices with the demands of the real economy we’re sharing with Chief Procurement Officers.

Covid-19: The Plight of Indian Migrant Workers in a Global Crisis

Many heart-wrenching stories have bombarded media about total lockdown in India to fight Covid-19. What business can do in context of suspension of labour laws to respect human rights across operations and supply chains in India?

Tips to Increase Smallholder Farmers Adoption of Sustainable Practices

Smallholder farmers represent 70% of food production in the world. Transfering sustainable practices at their level is critical to build more resilient and inclusive chains. Here are tips to succeed.

Local Stakeholder Engagement on Human Rights – 5 Tips to Get it Right

Virtually any industrial development nowadays with local footprint is calling for serious local stakeholder engagement. Regulators, investors and good practice to build systemic ESG risk assessment encourage proactive risk mitigation of human right related risks. 5 tips to get it right in this article

Extra-Financial Reporting Undergoing Profound Changes. Here’s why

Between Big Data developments, complex global regulatory requirements, and growing diversity of users, extra financial reporting is undergoing profound changes

Integrating Social and Environmental Performance, an Informed Decision for Investors

Allocating financial resources to economically, socially & environmentally (ESG) performing strategies is not only a collective necessity, but also an informed decision for investors!