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How can a long-term institutional investor focus on a nature-positive economy? At ERM, we have helped Nippon Life Insurance Company/日本生命保険相互会社 establish the “Nippon Life Nature Finance Approach” to support corporate efforts to conserve and restore nature. This approach integrates the Planetary Boundaries framework from the Stockholm Resilience Centre into investment and financing practices, aligning corporate activities with the shift to a nature-positive economy. The Approach evaluates a company’s impact on nature and biodiversity using three indicators in the context of the Earth’s critical thresholds. Learn about them here: https://lnkd.in/dspYYAhm

As the climate transition continues at speed amidst global uncertainty, companies must act on multiple fronts. Building ethical, resilient supply chains, embedding climate risk into core planning, and investing in emerging low-carbon technologies are all now strategic imperatives. From AI-powered energy optimization to climate adaptation in vulnerable markets, innovation and foresight will define the transition leaders. Explore these sustainability trends and more in ERM’s July Quarterly Outlook: https://lnkd.in/evYKAvBa

Low-carbon hydrogen is not dead. It's gearing up for growth after recovering from several setbacks. While the U.S. takes a step back, China and Europe are leading the charge. Learn more about the current state of low-carbon hydrogen, including recommendations to accelerate the low-carbon hydrogen renaissance: https://lnkd.in/eZ2eR7EW

Many see time as a barrier to daily movement. Yet, during our “Movement for Every Body” campaign, Hintsa Performance, a leader in performance coaching, revealed that just 7 minutes of movement can lead to significant positive changes. They also suggested easy ways to embrace those precious minutes of movement: - Opting for the stairs - Parking further from your destination - Engaging in walking meetings and standing work - Integrating activity into daily habits - Setting a timer to remind you to get up every 30 minutes - Standing during phone calls - Taking active breaks - Adopting a mindset that seeks opportunities to move. What small actions do you take each day to move more? #Movement #ActiveBreaks #LifeAtERM

While sustainability progress faces upheaval in many parts of the world, Asia-Pacific is charging ahead. From growing sustainable investment and converging taxonomies to a clean energy boom led by China, the region is driving new innovation and investment opportunities for companies. With momentum behind it, Asia-Pacific is poised to continue to be a sustainability leader and help set the pace of further transformation. Explore these sustainability trends and more in ERM’s July Quarterly Outlook: https://lnkd.in/dijuMWuX Yulia Dobrolyubova, Lauren Kwok, Katie Langemeier, Nur Amalin Roslan

Two-thirds of those surveyed say sustainability is very important to commercial success, but only 37% indicate it is very integrated into decision-making within their organization. Our recent report, "Sustainability Value Triangle," offers practical guidance for finance, IT, and sustainability leaders on how to enhance collaboration, improve integration, and create greater business value. To conduct this research, we established the Sustainability Value Creation Partnership, which includes Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), SustainableIT.org, ERM Sustainability Institute, Salesforce, and GlobeScan. Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eGiUbAV3

Have you explored the “Sustainability at Crossroads” survey we’ve created together with GlobeScan and Volans? Mark Lee, Global Director of Thought Leadership at ERM, and Chris Coulter, CEO at GlobeScan, were guests of the #FranklySpeaking podcast to discuss the main findings of the survey and what it reveals about the global ESG backlash. Listen to the episode to learn more about: - How businesses across the world have been responding to the backlash against sustainability - Whether the 2030 climate target has failed - Why investors ranked their lowest ever score on their contribution to sustainable development - The regional variability in attitudes towards sustainability, and whether it’s time to pass on the torch of global sustainability leadership to the Asia Pacific - The high impact, high feasibility actions that survey respondents believe can be achieved in the next five years - The opportunities that can arise from the current crisis in sustainability, and the choices facing governments and businesses at this critical inflection point for the field. Find the episode on: Spotify https://lnkd.in/dpDxMyQh Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/dWwckza2 Responsible Companies, Frank Bold

The C-suite and other business leaders are increasingly playing a central role in managing value chain (Scope 3) emissions. This includes: - Determining governance and KPIs - Approving decarbonization investments - Overseeing audit and sign-off for disclosures - Defining the level of ambition for GHG targets - Linking them to executive remuneration. The complexity of disclosure for the 15 different Scope 3 categories across the value chain also requires input from teams in finance, procurement, sustainability, digital, HR, and other business functions with responsibility for sustainability performance, supply chain, products and services, customers, and partnerships. Many companies will need to introduce new management processes, invest in climate tech solutions, and develop new resources and capabilities to tackle the Scope 3 challenge and maximize business value. Insufficient understanding or integration of Scope 3 insights into strategic decision-making, including setting goals, developing low-carbon products/services, marketing strategies, or making investment decisions, leaves value creation potential untapped. Key carbon risks in the supply chain could also be missed or underestimated. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dKEKhaYQ

Do you know what sustainability issues are top-of-mind for organizations in APAC? ERM’s quarterly trends outlook delivers a clear, up-to-date overview of the top sustainability issues shaping private-sector strategy. In this edition, we explore four critical corporate sustainability macrotrends that are driving executive decision-making today. This time we’re focusing on the corporate sustainability landscape in the Asia-Pacific, where progress continues relatively unabated compared to the U.S. and Europe. Access our outlook now: https://lnkd.in/dyHDwE-Q Yulia Dobrolyubova, Lauren Kwok, Katie Langemeier, Nur Amalin Roslan

How to make mine development more sustainable? In the latest episode of “Sustainable Connections”, our host Mark Lee speaks to Silvio Lima, Head of Corporate Affairs, ESG and Community Engagement at Appian Capital Advisory, and Conor Grieve, Principal Consultant at ERM. They explore how approaches like technical arbitrage, ESG integration, and social integration are reshaping the mining investment landscape. Their conversation covers: - How technical arbitrage can unlock value - Using ESG as a strategic lever in mining investment - The importance of building community trust through social integration - Lessons from Mineração Vale Verde Listen to the #ERMPodcast on your favorite podcast streaming service: https://lnkd.in/eDfZNZ6y