Here are the latest News, Blogs and Resources from the Rio Club
The New Statesman - Energy & Climate Change Conference 2024
Rio visited The New Statesman Energy and Climate Change Conference.
17 May, 2024 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate Change,
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What is ESG?
ESG has become vitally important for businesses looking for investors and those looking to invest. But what is ESG, and what is the meaning of an ESG strategy?
6 October, 2023 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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TCFD Reporting: Disclosure Examples, Software, Resources & Options
Everything you need to know about Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting.
11 September, 2023 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, TCFD,
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What you need to know about the new S1 and S2 ISSB Standards 🌳
Discover the new S1 and S2 ISSB Standards by the IFRS Foundation, designed to enhance climate disclosure and sustainability reporting. Learn how these standards establish a unified baseline, interact with existing frameworks, and may become mandatory.
30 June, 2023 / Circular Economy, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, Climate Change, Biodiversity,
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The latest ESG regulations to be brought into effect globally
Our recent poll found multiple ESG frameworks and evolving ESG regulations are among the biggest challenges when it comes to producing ESG reports.
24 January, 2023 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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Getting ESG-ready in 2023
With 90% of Companies Developing an ESG Strategy, are you ESG Ready in 2023?
3 January, 2023 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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Looking ahead to ESG in 2023
With the rapid trajectory of sustainability and ESG investing, we look ahead to 2023 and consider what next year could look like for industry and beyond.
22 December, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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COP 27: GLOBAL IMPACTS & EXPECTED CLIMATE OUTCOMES
Over 120 world leaders have arrived at the COP27 summit, as Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns COP27 must address urgent & credible climate action.
7 November, 2022 / Environmental Law and Compliance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Carbon,
Looking towards COP 27
Leaders from 200 nations will gather in Egypt's Sharm-el-Sheikh this November to discuss how countries can take climate action under the Paris Agreement.
1 November, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Action, Carbon, Climate Change,
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Defining the role of the modern CSO
As organisations seek to place sustainability at the heart of their strategic decision-making, what role should the chief sustainability officer play in driving performance, culture and attitudes?
13 October, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, TCFD,
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What are Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulations? | Rio
We offer an explainer on the SFDR's regulatory technical standard coming January 1st, 2023. and the new rules on investment reporting. Learn more with Rio.
5 October, 2022 / Environmental Law and Compliance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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Energy Aware
Rio Learn is offering a FREE 'How to Make Energy Quick Wins at Home' course as part of our Energy Efficiency series.
30 September, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Affordable and Clean Energy,
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How democratising access to ESG expertise can turn intent into action
In order to position sustainability and ESG at the heart of one’s business strategy, actionable insights are required that can only be created through leveraging leading tech and talent. Rio ESG founder Dan Botterill discusses the need to 'democratise' access to these essential resources.
26 September, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Change,
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Zero Emissions Day (September 21st)
Zero Emissions Day raises awareness about the harm caused by carbon emissions but how do we offset carbon footprint and how do carbon offsets work?
21 September, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, Climate Change,
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How AI in ESG can help drive net zero
AI and machine learning are on an accelerated track to enterprise maturity, but there’s still a way to go to convince customers of their true value and best uses, says Brian Flynn, CTO at Rio ESG. (Photo by gonin via iStock)
20 September, 2022 / Artificial Intelligence (AI), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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GHG Protocol basics: Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reporting
We look into the basics Green House Gas (GHG) Protocol, and explain what scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions mean and how to report on them. Learn more with Rio.
17 March, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, Climate Change,
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New research reveals that only 10% of plastic is currently recycled
How Rio ESG is contributing to the fight against plastic pollution.
3 March, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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Bridgepoint's Head of ESG, James Holley, talks investment data
A discussion between Chief Executive, Dan Botterill and James Holley, Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) at Bridgepoint.
3 February, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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Why isn’t this a standard? | Insights from a Climate Change Investor
'That simple data-driven process is the way it’s going to have to go.' Karl Andersen, Managing Director at AVG Group Sarl, talks about his approach to ESG Due Diligence, what to look out for, and where he thinks ESG is headed.
13 January, 2022 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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ESG Due Diligence: How to collect better pre-investment data
What are the best ways to approach ESG data collection? This blog explores key considerations, including the different types of data and how to approach collection.
6 January, 2022 / Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Reporting Requirements: A Closer Look
What does EU SFDR require from a reporting standpoint and what will you need to provide?
14 October, 2021 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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Mobilising Finance: COP26 and the role of Climate Finance
What is 'climate finance' and how can the financial sector mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis?
7 October, 2021 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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Preparing for CDP Disclosure: Key Considerations
Our Director of Sustainability, Faye Bennett-Hart reflects on her experience leading the questionnaire and scoring teams at CDP and highlights key points and tips for organisations to keep in mind for preparation and submission.
21 May, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, Climate Change,
What is ESG Reporting and what are ESG Ratings? | Rio
What are the differences between ESG Reporting and ESG Ratings? Join us as we answer these questions and provide definitions to both. Learn more with Rio.
6 May, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), TCFD,
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GRESB Rankings Explained: Reporting for Sustainable Real Estate Investment
This guide to sustainable real estate investment reporting breaks down GRESB Assessments, GRESB rankings, the GRESB Green Star, and alternatives to GRESB.
19 April, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Climate Action, Carbon, Climate Change,
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ESG Investing at the Arab Federation of Exchanges Conference
Our Senior ESG Manager, Dominic Grocott shares his 5 takeaways from a panel he hosted on ESG Investing at the Arab Federation of Exchanges Conference in 2021.
13 April, 2021 / Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon,
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Reporting on ESG Using SASB Standards
What are the SASB Standards, and how do they measure ESG performance? Here’s what you need to know about the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
8 April, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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Reporting with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) | Rio
What are GRI Standards? Who sets them? View our overview of GRI sustainability reporting and how to simplify it for your organisation. Learn more with Rio.
19 March, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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Standardised ESG Framework Tracker: The Latest Updates
There are currently too many ESG frameworks, and a landscape of competing ESG standards is not sustainable. But which will become the universal framework?
18 February, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Carbon, Climate Change, TCFD,
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ESG Frameworks Explained: The Top Choices & Why They Matter
What are ESG standards, and why do they matter? How do companies choose which ESG framework to use? We explain all things ESG reporting. Learn more with Rio.
26 January, 2021 / Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG),
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The consultations on resource and waste policy - May 2019
The consultations on resource and waste policy - May 2019
25 April, 2019 / Waste, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Responsible Consumption and Production,
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What is sustainability?
The real defintion of Sustainability
16 April, 2019 / Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Good Health and Wellbeing, Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities, Learning,
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What changed my behaviour?
My time in Rwanda changed my behaviour.
4 April, 2019 / Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Good Health and Wellbeing, Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities, Learning,
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Going circular with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
Dan Botterill, CEO of Ditto Sustainability, interviewed by Letsrecycle.com, explains how Artificial intelligence (AI) can help towards achieving a more circular economy.
15 October, 2018 / Circular Economy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Corporate Sustainability, Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, Environmental Law and Compliance, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Good Health and Wellbeing, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure,
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The evolving role of the waste contractor
Times are changing... Public obsession with single use plastics, cries for better food waste management; and the emergence of the circular economy. But what does this mean for the oft maligned waste contractor? How does it need to adapt and evolve to respond to today's outspoken ethical consumer?
19 September, 2018 / Waste, Circular Economy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Plastics, Food Waste, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Learning,