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The importance of the “G” in ESG

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is now commonplace for examining and disclosing an organisation's sustainability and social impact. However, the "G" in ESG - information relating to how an organisation is governed - is often overlooked in ESG reporting. 

In this article, we explore the “G” in ESG and outline why it is fundamental to all other aspects of the organisation's sustainability.

Greenstone becomes part of Cority

Today we reach an important milestone in Greenstone’s journey; we are proud to announce that Greenstone will become part of Cority.

Greenstone’s acquisition by Cority will enable our team to continue to support clients on their sustainability and ESG journeys, as part of a larger software company.

Materiality in ESG reporting: What you need to know

Sustainability reporting has become increasingly important for companies as stakeholders demand greater transparency and accountability on ESG issues. Materiality is a key concept in sustainability reporting, as it helps companies identify the most important sustainability issues to report on, and provides stakeholders with more meaningful and relevant information. Materiality is based on the idea that not all sustainability issues are equally important and that companies should focus their reporting efforts on the issues that are most material to their business and stakeholders.

5 key ESG & Sustainability takeaways from GreenBiz 23

Greenstone's North American team had the opportunity to attend GreenBiz 23 in Arizona, USA, in February. This three-day event had an action-packed agenda of keynote sessions, breakouts, workshops, roundtables and networking events that brought over 1,600 sustainability professionals together to harness each other’s knowledge and address the complex issues they face day-to-day.

5 key topics discussed at NASRS23

Greenstone's North American team recently attended the North American Sustainability & Responsibility Summit (NASRS) held outside of Austin, Texas. The summit served as a platform for sustainability, CSR, and EHS leaders from various industries and organisations to network and learn from each other. Keynotes, case studies, workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities over two and a half days allowed attendees to share ideas and innovative solutions to common challenges. 

Key takeaways from the IPCC ‘Synthesis’ report on climate change

Earlier this week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released ‘Synthesis’, the final instalment of its sixth assessment report, which is the most comprehensive review of climate science to date. The report highlights that human-caused climate change is already having severe impacts on vulnerable people and ecosystems worldwide, as the Earth is warming faster than previously thought. However, there is still time to take effective action to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.

Greenstone participates in CDP’s API pilot to streamline CDP reporting

We are pleased to announce that Greenstone is one of the CDP Accredited Solutions Providers participating in the CDP Disclosure API pilot project in 2023.

Understanding GHG Protocol and its role in measuring GHG emissions

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are a major contributor to climate change, thus reduction efforts are crucial in addressing global environmental challenges. It is important to have a standardised methodology for measuring and reporting such emissions, in order to track these efforts and mitigate the effects of emissions.

The GHG Protocol is a widely recognised standardised framework for quantifying and reporting GHG emissions. It provides guidelines and tools for companies, governments, and other organisations to measure and report their GHG emissions in a consistent and transparent manner.

SBTi releases survey report on scope 3 science-based targets

SBTi recently released “Catalysing Value Chain Decarbonisation”, a comprehensive, global and cross-sector survey to better understand the barriers and limitations companies face when baselining, setting and delivering scope 3 science-based targets.

Greenstone to speak at Responsible Investment Forum in New York

Greenstone is proud to be speaking at the Responsible Investment Forum: New York 2023 event on 1-2 March. Held in New York across 2 days, this event will bring together institutional investors and fund managers to explore opportunities in ESG; from value creation to implementing an effective ESG strategy.