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The tsunami of sustainability disclosures facing American multinationals: Is your company prepared?

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is in the process of finalizing climate related disclosure requirements. These requirements will likely mandate publicly traded companies to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions footprint, climate-related goals, and progress, as well as climate-risk related financial impact and expenditures.

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The history of ESG: A journey towards sustainable investing

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1 Slowly but surely, institutional investors started to recognize that companies could potentially improve financial performance and risk management by focusing on ESG issues like greenhouse gas emissions. Elkington’s goal was to highlight a growing body of non-financial considerations that should be included when valuating companies.

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UMG files landmark lawsuit against AI developer Anthropic

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They also seek reimbursement for legal fees, the destruction of all infringing material, public disclosure of how Anthropic’s AI model was trained, and financial penalties of up to $150,000 per infringed work. In addition to the significant monetary damages, the publishers have demanded a jury trial.

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You Can’t Regulate What You Don’t Understand

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But alignment will be impossible without robust institutions for disclosure and auditing. One way we hold companies accountable is by requiring them to share their financial results compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or the International Financial Reporting Standards. This is unacceptable.

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Accelerating scope 3 emissions accounting: LLMs to the rescue

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The rising interest in the calculation and disclosure of Scope 3 GHG emissions has thrown the spotlight on emissions calculation methods. Converting this financial data into GHG emissions inventory requires information on the GHG emissions impact of the product or service purchased. Why are Scope 3 emissions difficult to calculate?

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

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In addition to CSRD, California has new mandatory reporting rules coming into play in 2024, while countries around the world are on the verge of implementing their own non-financial disclosure and documentation requirements.

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Turning climate risks into business opportunities 

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Climate change exposes organizations across a range of sectors to operational and financial risks. In some business sectors, such as financial services, fast-moving consumer goods and healthcare, business interruptions can have a significant detrimental impact on daily life. Why should businesses act now on climate change?