COP27 special—part two

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November 16th 2022 Read in browser Inform your discussions and decisions this week: as eyes remain fixed on the developments from COP27, dig into our latest insights and analysis across clean energy, resilience and social sustainability. In this issue, read our top takeaways from the first week of this year's climate conference including how organisations can engage with ESG activists and whether businesses are more driven by progress or profit. Plus, understand the forces behind deteriorating global food security and chemical pollution. Finance, fossil fuels and climate compensation were hot topics of debate in the first week of this year's UN climate negotiations. While issues around gender representation, activist access and event disorganisation overshadowed the talks, one big question cut through the noise: will developing countries get the loss and damage funding they've been calling for? Explore the key takeaways ➔ Sustainability | blog Progress on COP26 pledges: energy The way we harness and use energy is compromising the life systems we depend on. What more can be done to achieve a clean energy transition by 2050? Read blog ➔ Financial services | report How can treasurers drive ESG efforts? Companies need to improve performance against ESG objectives. Understand how treasurers are balancing cost savings with sustainability initiatives. Learn more ➔ Sustainability | blog How can firms constructively engage with ESG activists? Consumers expect brands to demonstrate their values. Sarah Repucci, regional head of policy and insights (Americas), explores how leaders can build purpose-driven companies. Read now ➔ Sustainability | infographic Are firms driven more by reputation or altruism? Sustainability is a cornerstone of corporate strategy, but do companies adopt sustainability measures to drive profit or progress? Explore our findings ➔ Sustainability | blog The alarming divergence of global food security Food availability is under pressure like never before. Sardar Karim explores how it affects socio-economic outcomes. Learn more ➔ Sustainability | blog A green chemical revolution for the sea Chemical pollution can be disastrous for marine ecosystems and human health. How can we tackle this underappreciated problem? Dive in ➔ Sustainability Week Asia 2023 Cut through the noise and get an independent guide to achieving your sustainability goals. Join 300 leaders in Singapore and 4,000 online. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.

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