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🌍🌱 Happy World Environment Day! 🌱🌍 World Environment Day is a powerful reminder of the importance of collective action in safeguarding the Earth for future generations. As we reflect on our environment's challenges, we also recognise the opportunities for positive change and innovation. Property Week's ESG EDGE Conference and Awards is a brand new event that will explore the ESG strategies driving positive change throughout the property industry, with an equal focus on environmental, social, and governance factors. The evening awards will then go on to celebrate those who are making positive changes in the industry! So whether you want to showcase your efforts in carbon reduction, community involvement, governance initiatives, retrofit, habitat restoration, or any of the major areas that are transforming the future of property, we want to hear from you! Submit a free entry today and be a part of the change: https://bit.ly/3RaLENG 🌍 #WorldEnvironmentDay #ESGEdgePW #ESG #Sustainability #Environmentalimpact #Socialresponsibility #Governance #Environmental #ESG #Energy #Wellbeing #Climate

Keeping environmental and social responsibility top of mind. 📄 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/epbqYe38 #Sustainability #ESG #ClimateAction #CorporateResponsibility

Decarbonisation extends beyond reducing emissions, and it is becoming increasingly important to acknowledge the vital role that biodiversity plays in mitigating climate change. Healthy ecosystems promote carbon sequestration and climate resilience, and the decline of biodiversity is a pressing concern. Kun Shan Sum, our Portfolio Director for Net Zero, Sustainability and ESG for Asia, recently explored industrial decarbonisation and the journey to emissions reductions in a panel discussion at Environmental Markets Week APAC 2024. Kun Shan shared that the evolving landscape of biodiversity adds a crucial layer to the industrial decarbonisation journey. She emphasised the need for a collective effort as we work towards a sustainable, nature-positive future. We're pleased to be supporting our clients in this space, navigating today’s challenges by harnessing innovative sustainability and nature-based solutions. Dive into our interactive map to explore how nature-based solutions can achieve multiple positive outcomes: https://mottm.ac/3sXSCbU

On #InternationalDayAgainstClimateChange, we want to share our commitment to sustainability, environmental protection and reducing emissions. Sustainability is at the core of our mission and operations. At Verdian, we don't just talk about sustainability; we live it every day. Here's a glimpse of how we do it ⬇ #VerdianPower #ESG #ClimateChange #Sustanibility

Yesterday at #ClimateWeekNYC, ERM Group Leader of Sustainability & Risk Sabine Hoefnagel participated in a session hosted by Natural Climate Solutions Alliance, “Why Buy?”.   Why should companies consider buying Natural Climate Solutions credits on the voluntary carbon market? What is the business case?   This session provided potential buyers with an overview of what to consider when deciding to purchase credits. During the session, Sabine Hoefnagel noted that:   -Investing in NCS can provide businesses with many financial and reputational benefits. -Nature is key to addressing climate change, and NCS not only help to address carbon, but also have major benefits for biodiversity and communities. -NCS credits are cheaper than many technology-related offsets and focus on established solutions. Other commercial benefits include gaining a first-mover advantage and acquiring expertise in this rapidly expanding market. -By buying NCS credits, companies will also strengthen their reputation with employees, customers and other stakeholders.   For more information, you can read the NCS Guide which ERM produced together with Natural Climate Solutions Alliance: https://lnkd.in/eaiYe3jh   Linden Edgell, Alexander Cox, Aiste Brackley, Justin Nelson, Giulia Carbone, Jennicca Gordon, Patrice DATCHANAMOURTY

Keeping environmental and social responsibility top of mind. 📄 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/epbqYe38 #Sustainability #ESG #ClimateAction #CorporateResponsibility

In this episode of "Green Deal – Big Deal?", we tackle the complex world of natural resources, a topic that underpins many aspects of Europe's ambition for a green future. https://lnkd.in/djhWiY59 In conversation with guests Janez Potocnik Potočnik, Co-chair of the International Resource Panel (IRP), and Dr. Florika Fink-Hooijer-Hooijer, Director-General of DG Environment (European Commission), hosts Aaron Best and Ewa Iwaszuk discuss how the use of natural resources is closely linked to the climate and biodiversity crises, highlighting the global nature of resource use and its impacts. The episode touches on the European Green Deal's approach to resource management, emphasizing the need for a systemic perspective that considers the interconnectedness of resource use, environmental impacts, and economic activity. Florika Fink-Hooijer shares her views on the importance of understanding the links between climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource depletion and advocates for sustainable and efficient resource use and extraction as a means to tackle these interconnected challenges. Janez Potočnik provides a global perspective on the issue, discussing the work of the International Resources Panel and the upcoming Global Resource Outlook. He stresses the importance of a systems-based approach to address resource challenges, moving beyond GDP growth as a measure of success to focus on meeting human needs more efficiently and sustainably. The conversation also explores the European Union's role in leading global resource policy and the circular economy. We discuss the geopolitical and economic implications of resource scarcity, the importance of resilience and sustainability in policy making, and the potential of the European Green Deal to inspire global action towards a more sustainable use of resources. Finally, the episode addresses the critical role of global cooperation in managing resources, highlighting the need for policies that support sustainable development and ensure that resource use is aligned with environmental goals. #Sustainability #ResourceManagement #EUEnvironment #ClimateAction #EUGreenDeal #eupolicy #climatepolicy

With many civil society organizations adamantly opposing and many fervently supporting carbon credits, the truth is probably in the middle. A few fact checks: ✅ Investments in voluntary carbon markets don't necessarily slow simultaneous investments in decarbonization; studies from 2023 show that companies that invest in the #VCM also decarbonize faster than other companies. There might be exceptions, but to disincentivize all sectors from investing in useful & immediate #ClimateAction beyond their own operations is not helpful (https://lnkd.in/dFTdT6fK & https://lnkd.in/dpzeFbbf) ✅ A new study from the Climate Crisis Advisory Group finds the voluntary carbon market can be a major solution for the #climatecrisis, if we can better verify the claims of its credits (https://lnkd.in/djEWG4Rq). That's where most of the current innovation & improvements are happening: from new guidance by VCMI & The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) to the emergence of Ratings Agencies like Sylvera, BeZero Carbon & Calyx Global, and new standards like ERS - Ecosystem Restoration Standard (https://lnkd.in/d2QJDWqy). In short: we need all #ClimateAction tools that work for people, climate & nature. We need them all at the same time (right now!); and we need more of all of them. This is no longer a zero sum game! Companies can afford to both invest in more & deeper decarbonization, and in more nature & climate tech investments e.g. through the VCM; by shifting financial assets; and with R&D. Let's keep improving together, and find practical solutions that work. We have to reduce & invest! Will it always be perfect? No. Will it be better than doing nothing, or better than the status quo? Yes, absolutely. Thanks Nature4Climate Newsletter team for your great updates on this topic. Alexia Kelly Max Scher Rhett Ayers Butler Mark Kenber Antonia Gawel Adele Cheli Tracy Johns Chris Leeds WWF #ClimateAction #GenerationRestoration PS: The biodiversity below is an intentional co-benefit of a recent reforestation project near our home by Klimaskovfonden.

Introducing our "#ClimateFastFacts" Campaign! In our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, we're thrilled to unveil our latest initiative: the "Climate's Fast Facts" Campaign. In today's rapidly evolving landscape, awareness and action on #Environmental, #Social, and #Governance (#ESG) issues, #sustainability, and #climatechange are more crucial than ever. We recognize the urgency to not only #raiseawareness but also foster a culture of competitiveness and innovation in these areas. Through our Climate's Fast Facts" Campaign, we aim to empower individuals, businesses, and communities with the knowledge and tools needed to drive positive change. By providing accessible and impactful handy information, we seek to inspire action and accelerate progress towards a more sustainable world. Stay tuned for a series of engaging events, informative resources, and collaborative opportunities designed to propel us towards a greener and more resilient future. 👉 Write in the comments what are the topics you want to know about in our next posts. #ClimateFastFacts #Sustainability #ESG #ClimateChangeAwareness

To build a sustainable future, our environmental initiatives revolve around three powerful pillars: 🌎 Acting for the climate. ♻️Optimising resources thanks to the circular economy. 🍃 Preserving our natural environments. To achieve this ambition, we mobilize our teams and innovation potential to rapidly transform our businesses and create environmental value – both in the projects on which we work for our clients and the services we provide to users and partners of our infrastructure. To know more about us, read our environmental ambitions 👉https://lnkd.in/eN_UHeVT #BuildBetterTogether