Welcome to the special 200th issue of GreenMoney…yes, 200 and going strong!
For this commemorative issue we are looking back and including many of our Readers’ Favorites, i.e., the most-read articles according to Google Analytics. We have also included a few of our own favorite GreenMoney articles, videos and podcasts. While researching, I looked back at our special 150th issue (from January 2020) and realized once again the articles are still quite interesting – so consider checking those out as well.
$2.3 billion donated to global nonprofits amid ongoing pandemic
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CALGARY, Alberta, January 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Benevity, Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today announced its annual top 10 causes and giving trends data for 2021, demonstrating that global events and crises continued to impact giving behaviors.
In 2021, nearly 1.6 million people from over 700 companies donated $2.3 billion on the Benevity platform to more than 200,000 nonprofit organizations around the world.
Report by GRI and Support the Goals analyzes corporate reporting on SDGs
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January 20, 2022 /3BL Media/ - A new study has revealed that four-in-five companies assessed now include a commitment in their sustainability reports to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), yet fewer than half set measurable targets for how their actions contribute towards fulfilling the Goals.
As 2022 begins, Gildan, a leading vertically integrated apparel manufacturing company, has started the new year strongly by announcing its Next Generation ESG strategy and future targets.
WSP identified as one of the top four global market-leading providers for its full spectrum of environmental, social and governance/sustainability services with industry-leading expertise.
Press Release
NEW YORK, January 19, 2022 /3BL Media/ - WSP, a leading environmental, engineering and professional services consultancy, has been recognized as one of the top four global market-leading providers of environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability consulting services in Verdantix’s Green Quadrant: ESG & Sustainability Report 2022.
Fifth Third is committed to environmental leadership in the financial services sector and to leading the transition to a sustainable future. Our commitment is rooted in our desire to build strong communities, to serve our customers well and our Vision to be the One Bank people most value and trust. We are driven by our understanding that integrating sustainability into all aspects of our Company creates long-term sustainable value and strengthens the communities we serve.
ESG-focused business strategy isn’t just a feel-good concept anymore — it’s increasingly necessary to attract investment. The Global Sustainable Investment Review reported that investments in sustainability-focused assets grew to $35.3 trillion globally in 2020, a 15% increase from 2018. And it’s not just investors that are paying attention: employees, customers, and regulatory agencies are increasingly scrutinizing ESG disclosures.
When Sunil (Sunny) A. Misser joined AccountAbility to become its CEO, it was with the aim of filling a gap in the market that he had identified – the “One-Stop-Shop for all things Sustainability.”
Misser is very direct when it comes to defining today’s AccountAbility and its purpose.
“We are not an advocacy platform or an activist forum – we are an expert ESG advisory firm that provides objective counsel to CEO’s and Boards on how to improve their business performance.”
Though banks and lenders have been watching environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues for years, the demands to publicly report on their ESG performance are growing.
With the breadth of challenges facing humanity, each new year gives us the collective opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made toward creating a more sustainable future for all. And while the pandemic has highlighted the weaknesses of our interconnected global society, it has also reinforced that collaboration is needed across every region, every sector of our economy and every segment of society to address our current problems. But above all, it has shown that we have the capacity to achieve rapid change if we all play our part.
