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State of Green Business 2015
The eighth annual State of Green Business report continues GreenBiz's tradition of opening a window into how, and how much, companies are improving their environmental performance and how much their …
Engaging business on human rights: Issues for responsible and inclusive value chains (2015)
Through a series of interviews with CSR Asia's Strategic Partners and other expert stakeholders this paper outlines some of the contemporary human rights risks that are facing businesses who operate …
Creating shared value through inclusive business strategies
This paper demonstrates how it is possible to create shared value through inclusive business (IB) strategies and outlines practical steps which can be taken to develop an effective IB strategy.
No room for passengers: are auto manufacturers reducing emissions quickly enough?
In this report, we launch our new Super-League Table (SLT) for the global automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Multi-Stakeholder initiatives: Cooperating to achieve responsible and inclusive business (2015)
Multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) can bring together the skills, expertise and resources to tackle global challenges and contribute to sustainable development.
Climate change, green bonds and index investing: The new frontier
This is a collaborative research project between S&P Dow Jones Indices and Infrastructure Credit Alpha Group LLC.
The S&P Green Project Bond Index: Capturing a deeper shade of green
Green project bond indices can serve as the basis for environmentally friendly and sustainable investments by tracking bonds that fund projects with clear environmental benefits, mitigating the impact of climate …
Hot trends in sustainability management for 2015
This report explores the key sustainability management trends that will impact businesses in 2015 and beyond. It builds on detailed Verdantix research into regulations, innovations, competitive dynamics and corporate strategies …
Hot trends for energy management in 2015
This report explores the key energy management trends that will impact commercial, home, industrial and utility sectors in 2015 and beyond.
See change: How transparency drives performance
Findings highlight specific ways in which transparency can in fact inform decision-making, drive change and foster improved performance.
Bright ideas: Global trends in solar finance
Bright Ideas focuses on mega trends in solar finance which are reshaping the globalisation of this technology.
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