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Some 78% of publicly-listed firms link executive compensation to sustainability performance, a new report by KPMG International has found.
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Close to four fifths of firms link executive pay to sustainability performance

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Some 78% of publicly-listed firms link executive compensation to sustainability performance, a new report by KPMG International has found. KPMG…

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Sustain Commercial Solar has identified the top ten offenders when it comes to standby energy consumption, which small businesses should seek to turn off when not in use.
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10 energy-draining appliances that small businesses should switch off

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Businesses are racking up unnecessary costs every year due to so-called ‘vampire appliances’—devices that continue to consume power even when…

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Close to half of business leaders in Europe (47%) are 'afraid' to learn the full extent of their emissions data, due to the potential public backlash, a new study by Wasabi Technologies has found.
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Businesses afraid of public backlash when publishing emissions data, study finds

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Close to half of business leaders in Europe (47%) are ‘afraid’ to learn the full extent of their emissions data,…

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The Water Resilience Coalition, a CEO-led initiative focused on corporate action to address water stress, has announced two new members, Grundfos and Haleon.
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Water Resilience Coalition announces two new members

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

The Water Resilience Coalition, a CEO-led initiative focused on corporate action to address water stress, has announced two new members,…

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While small-to-medium sized tourism enterprises are essential to the Greek economy, more effort needs to be made to transition them to a more sustainable future, the executive director of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has said.
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More effort needed to guide Greek tourism sector towards a green transition

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While small-to-medium sized tourism enterprises are essential to the Greek economy, more effort needs to be made to transition them…

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Achieving full participation for women in the business environment "is not just a moral imperative, it's an economic one," Melissa Powell, deputy executive director of the UN Global Compact has commented, at a high-level meeting focused upon accelerating private-sector commitments toward women's economic empowerment by 2030.
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Women’s empowerment is ‘an economic imperative’, says UN Global Compact

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Achieving full participation for women in the business environment “is not just a moral imperative, it’s an economic one,” Melissa…

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Close to two thirds (63%) of global investors are calling on Irish businesses to step up their investment to reduce carbon emissions, a new study by PwC has found.
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63% of investors urge Irish firms to step up emissions reduction

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Close to two thirds (63%) of global investors are calling on Irish businesses to step up their investment to reduce…

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Some 97% of global executives believe that sustainability reporting will offer a business advantage over the next two years, with 96% of investors believing it strengthens financial performance, a new study by Workiva has found.
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97% of executives say sustainability reporting offers a business advantage

2 years ago2 years ago4 mins

Some 97% of global executives believe that sustainability reporting will offer a business advantage over the next two years, with…

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Read our exclusive report, Sustainability – A Business Roadmap

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The year 2025 is expected to bring significant changes in corporate sustainability, driven by emerging trends, regulatory shifts, political upheavals,…

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While many businesses across Europe are confidence in their ability to comply with regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), they often struggle to find the right tools to accomplish the necessary compliance tasks, a new report by insightsoftware has found.
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Businesses ‘struggle’ to find the right tools to achieve ESG regulatory compliance

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While many businesses across Europe are confident in their ability to comply with regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive…

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