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Your guide to Nature-based Solutions and biodiversity
Biodiversity and Nature-based Solutions – a guide for financial professionals to understand the evolving regulatory landscape, biodiver...
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Reflecting on the 2024 UK Infrastructure Show
Are you a supplier into a UK government body? Did you know that it’s imperative to have a Net Zero carbon commitment and a plan to get ...
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Ep.13: The SDGs as a guiding light for business with purpose with Robbie Epsom, CBRE Investment Management
In lucky number 13, we speak with Robbie Epsom, EMEA Head of ESG for CBRE Investment Management, about transparency, change and constan...
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Your step-by-step guide to net zero
The simple and practical guide to carbon reporting and reduction covering carbon footprinting, target setting, offsets, and strategy de...
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Reflecting on the 2024 UK Infrastructure Show
Are you a supplier into a UK government body? Did you know that it’s imperative to have a Net Zero carbon commitment and a plan to get there if you are bidding for government contracts? The UK Social Value Act should also be on your radar - sustainability is more than carbon – as you may need to outline how you are benefiting the community.
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What is ESG?
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is a series of standards that are used to measure the impact that a business or organisation has on the environment and society. It also measures how accountable the business or organisation is for its actions, as well as how transparent it is.
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Desertification Island Discs Podcast
In a parallel universe in the year 2050, Britain is a deserted island. We were too ignorant to take the steps required to tackle climate change. The government has fallen. The cities are wastelands. You must leave everything behind...apart from 7 records, a box set, and a gadget.
Rio CEO Dan Botterill speaks with guests about the items they’d take with them in this hypothetical world, in addition to the wider sustainability agenda in the real one.
Ep.13: The SDGs as a guiding light for business with purpose with Robbie Epsom, CBRE Investment Management
In lucky number 13, we speak with Robbie Epsom, EMEA Head of ESG for CBRE Investment Management, about transparency, change and constant improvement in the industry, the effects of ESG on the property sector, and the need to think more broadly to achieve the SDGs.
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Ep.12: Sustainability in Australia & Change Management with Mandhy Senewiratne, Fyrefly
In this episode, we chat with Mandhy Senewiratne, Director of Sustainability and Communications at Fyrefly Global Sustainability. Dan and Mandhy discuss the challenges within sustainability in Australia, her background in water and construction, why we all need to lead by example and more. Enjoy!
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Ep.11: From Investment Banking to Driving Responsible Investment with Helen Wiggs, ShareAction
In this episode, we chat with Helen Wiggs, the Head of Corporate Climate at ShareAction, a non-profit focused on driving responsible investment. Dan and Helen discuss whether ESG is here to stay, the Investor Decarbonisation Initiative, her journey from investment banking to responsible investment and more. Enjoy!
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Rio ESG: Plugging into Expertise
Dan Botterill, CEO and Founder of Rio ESG—a company that’s democratizing access to ESG expertise. Their platform enables organizations of any size to plug into their proprietary tools and insight to leverage their wealth of ESG experience. Dan explains how their system works, how a company can quickly size up their ESG efforts, and gain a clearer picture of their roadmap ahead, which is critical in today's market. Click on the image below to listen in and get up-to-speed on how these types of platforms are helping companies achieve their ESG goals.
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Dan Botterill comments on the rise of AI
While scientific advances alone are unlikely to tackle the climate crisis, there are many innovations – from simple designs to bleeding-edge technology – that can help humanity meet its environmental commitments. Climate reporter Sam Webb looks at some of the emerging technologies that could help shape the future of the planet:
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