The word sustainability and ESG are often used interchangeably and are interlinked – so much so that there is sometimes confusion around where one ends and the other begins. The truth is sustainability is a factor across all three pillars of ESG (not just environmental as some would believe) and there are some key differences […]
Month: November 2022
COP27: What We Learned
COP27 came to an end last month; hosted in Egypt and attended by 35,000 delegates from close to 200 countries, COP27 looked to tackle a range of issues across mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage and to review whether nations were staying on course to meet the goals set out in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. […]
Materiality Assessment – the starting point of a sustainable business
Starting your sustainability journey In recent years, the importance of having a strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy has become more and more important for companies keen to make the most of their business opportunities. ESG can be linked with stronger company performance, sustainable business practices and overall company value. Every company encounters ESG […]
COP27: What you need to know
It’s hard to believe, but COP27 is already upon us. With the promises and commitments of COP26 still fresh in our minds, all eyes will be on world leaders to see if commitments have been kept and promises met or if, once again, climate change priorities are being pushed further down the road. What to […]
ESG Frameworks: what are they and why do they matter?
ESG has historically been viewed as something for environmental and sustainability-focused businesses, however the advantages of ESG reporting span a much broader spectrum of metrics. From tracking good governance and reporting on things like business procedures and ethics to reviewing social responsibility across diversity, inclusion and human rights; companies are using ESG to monitor many aspects of […]
RAM Sustainability and Turnkey Group join forces to enhance ESG analytics
Kuala Lumpur / Singapore – 21st July 2022 RAM Sustainability Sdn Bhd a wholly owned subsidiary of RAM Holdings Berhad and Turnkey Group, a leading global Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) analytics provider, have joined forces to collaborate in providing real time ESG data analytics for Malaysian companies. The sustainability market is growing rapidly in […]
The benefits of mindful storytelling with ESG
As Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulations continue to expand in number and complexity, so too does the issue of “ESG-washing”. Organizations that are too focused on complying with ESG reporting may lose sight of the long-term value-creation opportunities it provides. ESG reporting can become a box-ticking exercise that provides little foresight into the risks […]
SFDR Data Challenge: how to select an appropriate ESG data provider
As the second phase of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) coming into force on 1st of July 2022, investors’ appetite for ESG data has reached new heights. As a result, the pressure on investee companies and fund managers to provide reliable ESG data is greater than ever. Added to this, an increasing number of […]