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 ..read more

It’s the supply chain, stupid ..read more

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 ..read more

What is TCFD, and why is it important for your organisation? What are the TCFD recommendations and how are they used?  ..read more

On 27 June 2023, under the IFRS Foundation (International Financial Reporting Standards), the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) released the S1 and S2 reporting standards ..read more

Sustainability can and should be a priority for everyone. But often it’s hard to know where to start. By blending technology with years of experience on the front lines, Rio is helping its customers globally to become more accountable and conscious about their operations. We empower organisations and individuals to make better and more sustainable business decisions, for the long term, and for the benefit of all ..read more

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 ..read more

UK businesses are being taken for a ride by ineffective and expensive green advisors that may actually harm their reputation, a leading ethics advisory group has warned ..read more

A quarter of companies that set targets to meet their net-zero commitments are quietly shelving reports about their progress in a process known as ‘green-hushing’, according to a study ..read more

The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Brian Flynn, Chief Technology Officer for Rio ESG. Rio ESG is a sustainability-focused software platform that combines software, consultancy, education tools, and other features to improve their clients’ sustainability performance. Rio helps various industries including investment managers, corporates, financial services and public sector organisations track sustainability data, report on ESG, manage policies, and learn how to become more sustainable ..read more