Research / Carbon & Climate
Developed by researchers Howard Chong and Eric Ricaurte, the "Hotel Sustainability Tool 2015" is available from the CHR at no charge.
Carbon & Climate
Indicators for a resource efficient and green Asia and the Pacific
Calling for a 'new industrial revolution' to promote equitable human well-being with lower resource use, the report cautions that the Asia-Pacific region cannot depend on declining natural resource costs for …
Carbon & Climate
TEEB for Business Brazil
This study report under the coordination of Conservation International (CI-Brazil), recommends that companies should understand and incorporate into their decision making process, the economic value of biodiversity and ecosystems services …
Climate change creates a variety of risks for investors. The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) highlighted climate and carbon risks in its 2013 report 'Portfolio Carbon: Measuring, …
Brazil's financial sector is dependent on natural capital to support economic growth and ensure future returns for investors. Nature's assets are abundant in Brazil, from its farmland, forests and energy …
In this report, we launch our new Super-League Table (SLT) for the global automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Policy & Finance
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 …
Policy & Finance
The Low-Carbon Company: Mastering the low-carbon economy
This new thought leadership paper from global sustainability consultants Corporate Citizenship, explores how leading companies are already adopting low-carbon strategies in light of the growing constraints on carbon.
The Philippines' promising economic outlook is being threatened by the adverse impacts of climate change. Being one of the most susceptible countries to changes in climatic conditions and natural disasters …
This paper was informed by discussions at the Disaster Preparedness Forum 2014, which brought together thought leaders from the business, media, government and humanitarian sectors. It outlines opportunities for collaborative …
Here is Innovation Forum's new management briefing on what companies can do to minimise their deforestation footprints, work with NGOs and manage legal and reputational risk.
Policy & Finance
Eco-civilisation: China's blueprint for a new era
In early March 2014, China's important yearly political consultation began, followed by the annual parliamentary sessions, known as Lianghui. Timed to coincide with these sessions, this new briefing interprets outcomes …
