COP27 special—part one

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November 9th 2022 Read in browser Inform your discussions and decisions this week: as influential leaders gather for COP27, understand developments since last year's meeting and explore strategies to achieve ambitious sustainability goals. In this issue, assess the progress made on deforestation and zero-emission transport, uncover how companies can turn environmental commitments into action and learn how policy innovation may tackle global marine pollution. You can also watch Bill Gates discuss the role of technological innovation in combating climate change. As COP27 gets underway, examine the progress made on pledges—covering a range of themes—from last year's meeting. In the first of a four-part series on The Sustainability Project, explore how countries, organisations and policy makers can do more to stop deforestation. Learn more ➔ Sustainability | article Decarbonising business models and navigating net zero Companies are setting ambitious net-zero and environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments. Understand how to bridge the gap between aim and action. Read now ➔ Health | blog Three strategies for achieving inclusive healthcare for all Sustainable Development Goal 3 promotes global well-being, but progress on inclusivity is essential. Alan Lovell, a senior manager in our health team, discusses ways to empower people and communities. Read the blog ➔ Sustainability | video Countdown to COP27: Bill Gates Explore how far net-zero strategies can go without embracing new decarbonisation technologies. Bill Gates discusses the issue at Economist Impact's Countdown to COP event. Watch the interview ➔ Advertisement Feature Sustainability remains important to consumers despite economic austerity. Understand long-term implications for businesses—and how they can provide meaningful brand experiences. Sustainability | blog Zero-emission vehicles: what progress has been made? At COP26, more than 100 stakeholders—countries, cities, financial institutions and multinationals—committed to zero-emission vehicles by 2040. Analyse whether transport is rising up the climate action agenda. Find out ➔ Sustainability | index Accelerating progress towards electric vehicles (EVs) Analyse how the UK compares with other leading EV markets. Learn about new opportunities as demand increases. Explore our findings ➔ Sustainability | article Policy innovations to address marine pollution The data are patchy—and often hidden to the public. Uncover barriers to tackling marine pollution. Read more ➔ Climate change and sustainability in business Discover how to protect your company from climate-related threats with our new course. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.

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