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Action in both climate, and sustainability is at a critical juncture. Despite bold promises and ambitious targets, progress is lagging. The UNFCCC warns we have just two years to make a real difference.
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Climate adaption as critical as mitigation
The adoption of climate adaption techniques is critical, but difficulties in quantifying the gap and a lack of funding - comparative to mitigation - are impeding progress. That's according to IPCC Chair Jim Skea and CCC Acting CEO James Richardson, speaking at the Reuters IMPACT summit in London.
Sustainable practices transform Colombian mining industry
Aris Mining's innovative partnership with small-scale miners in Colombia has integrated over 3,350 miners into a formal economic cluster since 2012, enhancing health, environmental protection, and fair tax payments. This collaborative approach boosts profitability while upholding rigorous ESG standards, creating a global blueprint for responsible mining practices.
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Europe's industry faces global economic shifts
The climate stakes are high, as the EU confronts deindustrialization, outsourced production, and impacts on its agricultural value chain. Examining Europe's political and economic challenges, Schneider Electric, the OECD and PepsiCo question if it can lead a green rebirth without exporting its carbon footprint.
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Collaboration key to energy transition success
"Collaboration is vital for the decarbonisation and the global energy transition" Giorgia Arnaboldi, Senior VP Europe at Shell Energy said at Reuters IMPACT. Shell Energy and Schneider Electric are working together to provide integrated energy solutions, scaling renewable energy and driving sustainability.
This interview was in partnership with
Governments and firms must combine for climate
Policymakers and companies need to speed up integration on climate policies to ensure effective action, Ingka CEO Jesper Brodin said at the Reuters IMPACT conference in London. Brodin also said COP29 in Baku will be "incredibly important to build the pathway."
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
Worries over backlash to climate policies
It's critical Europe stays the course on energy transition despite a political backlash against climate policies, AXA's Ulrika Decoene said at the Reuters IMPACT summit in London, while ClientEarth CEO Laura Clarke warned that advertising and PR firms could be next to face climate litigation.
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
Lloyd's has no plans to tighten oil and gas policies
Lloyd's of London has no plans to tighten oil and gas policies, CEO John Neal told the Reuters IMPACT conference in London. Neal also discussed the potential for Lloyd's to insure governments against unexpected interruptions to climate progress, like pandemics.
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
Technology simplifies CSRD ESG reporting challenges
Businesses can leverage technology to meet the EU's CSRD requirements, according to Thomson Reuters and SAP. With a focus on integrated data management solutions for efficient and accurate ESG reporting, these are strategies for automating and simplifying compliance.
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Hopes for global plastics treaty by year-end
A UN-led global plastics treaty to provide common global rules around design and chemical avoidance in multi-layer packaging will hopefully be agreed by the end of the year, Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher, a member of the committee, told the Reuters IMPACT conference in London.
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
Female leadership battles against climate change
Ethical Corporation magazine editor Terry Slavin talks to Maria Mendiluce, CEO of the We Mean Business coalition, and Sandrine Dixson-Declève, president of the Club of Rome, about a new initiative they launched at Climate Week New York, the Women Leading on Climate Network.
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Global sustainability reporting landscape: the impact on US business
A discussion between Elizabeth Seeger, Member of the Board-ISSB, IFRS and Matthew Rusk, Head - North America, GRI exploring how the SEC, ISSB, CSRD and GRI standards intersect and businesses can be prepare for mandated climate reporting.
The evolution of ESG beyond 2025: What corporations and asset managers should anticipate
A discussion where Brad Lander - NYC Comptroller, Mary Ellen Iskenderian - President and CEO of Women's World Banking and Pedro Guazo, Representative of the Secretary-General for the Investment of the Assets, dissect the past of ESG investments and explore the future of ESG as we look into 2025 and beyond.
We need to focus on G20 economies to accelerate climate action
"Approximately 80% of emissions come from G20 economies and we must put a strong focus on action within those economies if we're to close the gap on climate action", UN Global Compact Executive Director Sanda Ojiambo said at Reuters IMPACT summit in New York City.
It’s time carbon markets got professional, Bezos Earth Fund CEO says
It is time to get professional and give governments a role regulating carbon markets and corporate climate targets, the Chief Executive of the grant-giving Bezos Earth Fund told the Reuters Impact conference on 7th October.
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It’s not too late to embolden policymakers – Christiana Figueres
Former UNFCCC head Christiana Figueres tells Reuters there is still time to rally policymakers to tackle the climate crisis in a meaningful way by reassuring them they have support for bold action. Changing the ‘linear-thinking’ mindset is critical, Figueres says.
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
California AG says Exxon deceived the public on mechanical, advanced plastic recycling
California's Attorney General Rob Bonta said that ExxonMobil deceived Californians about recycling and newer "advanced recycling" technology as a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis, he told the Reuters Impact conference in New York on 7th October.
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
US looks to resurrect more nuclear reactors, White House adviser says
The Biden administration is working on plans to bring additional decommissioned nuclear power reactors back online to help meet soaring demand for emissions-free electricity, White House climate adviser Ali Zaidi told the Reuters Impact conference in New York on 7th October.
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
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Interview: Rohit Aggarwala, Chief Climate Officer, New York City
Rohit Aggarwala talks to Axel Threlfall, Reuters Editor-in-Chief, on the Reuters IMPACT stage at Sustainability USA.
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
Reuters IMPACT @ Climate Week NYC 2024
Female leadership battles against climate change
Ethical Corporation magazine editor Terry Slavin talks to Maria Mendiluce, CEO of the We Mean Business coalition, and Sandrine Dixson-Declève, president of the Club of Rome, about a new initiative they launched at Climate Week New York, the Women Leading on Climate Network.
Lloyd's has no plans to tighten oil and gas policies
Lloyd's of London has no plans to tighten oil and gas policies, CEO John Neal told the Reuters IMPACT conference in London. Neal also discussed the potential for Lloyd's to insure governments against unexpected interruptions to climate progress, like pandemics.
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
Collaboration key to energy transition success
"Collaboration is vital for the decarbonisation and the global energy transition" Giorgia Arnaboldi, Senior VP Europe at Shell Energy said at Reuters IMPACT. Shell Energy and Schneider Electric are working together to provide integrated energy solutions, scaling renewable energy and driving sustainability.
This interview was in partnership with
Sustainable practices transform Colombian mining industry
Aris Mining's innovative partnership with small-scale miners in Colombia has integrated over 3,350 miners into a formal economic cluster since 2012, enhancing health, environmental protection, and fair tax payments. This collaborative approach boosts profitability while upholding rigorous ESG standards, creating a global blueprint for responsible mining practices.
This session was in partnership with
Europe's industry faces global economic shifts
The climate stakes are high, as the EU confronts deindustrialization, outsourced production, and impacts on its agricultural value chain. Examining Europe's political and economic challenges, Schneider Electric, the OECD and PepsiCo question if it can lead a green rebirth without exporting its carbon footprint.
This panel was in partnership with
Governments and firms must combine for climate
Policymakers and companies need to speed up integration on climate policies to ensure effective action, Ingka CEO Jesper Brodin said at the Reuters IMPACT conference in London. Brodin also said COP29 in Baku will be "incredibly important to build the pathway."
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
Worries over backlash to climate policies
It's critical Europe stays the course on energy transition despite a political backlash against climate policies, AXA's Ulrika Decoene said at the Reuters IMPACT summit in London, while ClientEarth CEO Laura Clarke warned that advertising and PR firms could be next to face climate litigation.
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
Technology simplifies CSRD ESG reporting challenges
Businesses can leverage technology to meet the EU's CSRD requirements, according to Thomson Reuters and SAP. With a focus on integrated data management solutions for efficient and accurate ESG reporting, these are strategies for automating and simplifying compliance.
This panel was in partnership with
and
Hopes for global plastics treaty by year-end
A UN-led global plastics treaty to provide common global rules around design and chemical avoidance in multi-layer packaging will hopefully be agreed by the end of the year, Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher, a member of the committee, told the Reuters IMPACT conference in London.
This interview was by a Reuters journalist under the Reuters Trust Principles
Climate adaption as critical as mitigation
The adoption of climate adaption techniques is critical, but difficulties in quantifying the gap and a lack of funding - comparative to mitigation - are impeding progress. That's according to IPCC Chair Jim Skea and CCC Acting CEO James Richardson, speaking at the Reuters IMPACT summit in London.
Reuters IMPACT @ Sustainability Europe 2024