What are B Corp standards and why are they about to get tougher? January 23, 2024 B Corporation standards could get tougher as B Lab Global launches its second public consultation at a “vital juncture” for purpose-led businesses. The proposed change to standards cracks down on the “flexibility” companies currently have in becoming B Corp certified, emphasising must-have criteria for a range of impact topics. A B Corp is a company [...]
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Are you asking the right questions about your building’s energy usage? January 22, 2024 | Sponsored Businesses are finally asking the question – ‘how much energy are we using, and how can it be reduced?’. It seems the energy crisis, however you view it, did have one upside. I say ‘finally’ because I’ve been waiting a long time for this. Having spent 30 years in building services, selling energy saving control systems for [...]
MSCI under fire for ESG ratings ‘biases’ that could cost investors January 22, 2024 A Liberum analyst has hit out at MSCI over its ESG ratings, calling for investors to ignore sustainability ratings from the firm due to “biases” in its ratings methodology that could lose them money. In a Substack blog post this morning, investment strategist Joachim Klement cited a recent paper from Bocconi University that found investors [...]
How a ‘national icon’ rose up from a derelict car park January 22, 2024 How a £36m office building with Europe's largest living wall is making waves across the UK after reaching practical completion.
The activists are coming: Why London-listed firms are worrying about more than just takeovers January 22, 2024 Activist investors are gearing up for an offensive in London, and boardrooms across the City are scrambling to shore up their defences.
The housing crisis will wage on if we don’t fix TfL’s funding problem January 22, 2024 Stop-gap funding for TfL is not only worsening London's transport system, but also its housing, writes Muniya Barua.
Efficacy of new oil and gas licenses in doubt ahead of key MPs bill debate January 19, 2024 Global Witness figures show UK production has fallen 60 per cent during a time when 1,680 new exploration licenses were granted.
Transformative Echoes: UN-Habitat’s Resounding Impact on COP28’s Global Stage January 19, 2024 In the bustling corridors of COP28, where global leaders converge to confront the existential threat of climate change, UN-Habitat took action. From 30 November to 12 December 2023, UN-Habitat has not merely participated in discussions but has emerged as a driving force, orchestrating a symphony of initiatives that underscore the organization’s commitment to sustainable urban [...]
Green alternatives: How investing in cannabis fuelled my hydrogen startup January 19, 2024 Green startups find it hard to get funding - but thinking outside the box can be rewarding.