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🥳 Only THREE 3️⃣ days to go! What's your plan for International ESG Day…? Scheduled for November 30th, this day celebrates the incredible efforts of organizations, communities, and individuals dedicated to building a sustainable, ethical, and inclusive world. What are your plans…? 😊 Let us know by registering at www.esgday.org and obtain your certificate of participation. Do you need some ideas?: ⭕ ESG Workshops: Educate employees about ESG principles and their role-specific implications. ⭕ Green Initiatives: Plant a tree, launch a recycling program, initiate a clean-up drive in your community or adopt and take care of an area (for example: www.adopttheworld.org) ⭕ Roundtable Discussions: Invite thought leaders to discuss ESG in your organisation, sharing insights, challenges, and solutions. ⭕ Social Commitments: Pledge support to a social or environmental cause, whether it's equal pay, community development, supporting marginalized groups... ⭕ Open Forums: Create platforms where employees, citizens, or students can voice their ESG-related concerns and suggestions. ⭕ Awards: Recognize businesses, NGOs, or individuals making significant strides in sustainability. Sponsor or nominate here: https://lnkd.in/drFQDcxe ⭕ Consumer/Supplier Awareness: Launch campaigns to educate consumers and suppliers on the sustainability of their products and the ethics of their supply chain. For further details, visit www.esgday.org #esg #business #sustainability #esgday #internationalesgday The ESG Institute ESGtraordinary

Enhance your ESG knowledge... what is "Carbon Tunnel Vision"? 🔺Carbon Tunnel Vision refers to the excessive focus on reducing carbon emissions while neglecting other critical environmental and social issues, such as biodiversity loss, water scarcity, or labor rights. It highlights the risks of a narrow approach to sustainability that prioritizes one metric at the expense of a more holistic view. 🔺Why It Matters: While reducing carbon emissions is crucial, sustainability challenges are interconnected. Addressing climate change without considering other systemic issues can lead to unintended consequences or missed opportunities for broader positive impact. Businesses must expand their ESG strategies to embrace a more comprehensive approach to sustainability, ensuring that carbon reduction efforts align with other social and environmental priorities. 🔺Example: A company focuses solely on offsetting its carbon emissions but ignores the ecological damage caused by its supply chain, such as deforestation or water pollution. This narrow approach might reduce emissions but still harm ecosystems and communities. 🔺Did You Know?: According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), 75% of the Earth’s land surface has been significantly altered, largely due to human activities like deforestation and agriculture. While addressing carbon emissions is critical, neglecting biodiversity loss could lead to cascading environmental and societal crises that exacerbate climate challenges. Follow The ESG Institute today for expert advice, news, comprehensive training, and more. Check the comments section to climb to the next level in ESG knowledge by obtaining your Certificate in ESG Strategy. #esg #business #sustainability #personaldevelopment #csrd Jaime Amoedo 🌿 The Sustainability Coach Joanne Thurlow ESGtraordinary International ESG Day UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man The Wildlife Trusts WWF

🥳 Only FOUR days to go! What's your plan for International ESG Day…? Scheduled for November 30th, this day celebrates the incredible efforts of organizations, communities, and individuals dedicated to building a sustainable, ethical, and inclusive world. What are your plans…? 😊 Let us know by registering at www.esgday.org and obtain your certificate of participation. Do you need some ideas?: ⭕ ESG Workshops: Educate employees about ESG principles and their role-specific implications. ⭕ Green Initiatives: Plant a tree, launch a recycling program, initiate a clean-up drive in your community or adopt and take care of an area (for example: www.adopttheworld.org) ⭕ Roundtable Discussions: Invite thought leaders to discuss ESG in your organisation, sharing insights, challenges, and solutions. ⭕ Social Commitments: Pledge support to a social or environmental cause, whether it's equal pay, community development, supporting marginalized groups... ⭕ Open Forums: Create platforms where employees, citizens, or students can voice their ESG-related concerns and suggestions. ⭕ Awards: Recognize businesses, NGOs, or individuals making significant strides in sustainability. Sponsor or nominate here: https://lnkd.in/drFQDcxe ⭕ Consumer/Supplier Awareness: Launch campaigns to educate consumers and suppliers on the sustainability of their products and the ethics of their supply chain. For further details, visit www.esgday.org #esg #business #sustainability #esgday #internationalesgday The ESG Institute

Are you ready to take meaningful action on your carbon footprint? We are thrilled to announce our new collaboration with Carbon Happy World to accelerate the journey to carbon net zero! 🌍 ⭕ Together, we’re bringing cutting-edge carbon management solutions to businesses, empowering them to measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions with ease. ➡️ Through tailored tools and expert guidance, we’re helping organisations achieve their ESG goals, meet regulatory requirements, and make a tangible impact in the fight against climate change. Learn more about this exciting partnership and how it can help your business become more sustainable. #Sustainability #ESG #ClimateAction #CarbonNetZero

Enhance your ESG knowledge... what is "Material Dynamicity"? 🔺Material Dynamicity refers to the evolving nature of material ESG issues over time. What is considered material for a company today—such as climate change or supply chain risks—may shift in priority due to changes in regulation, stakeholder expectations, market trends, or global events. This term underscores the need for organizations to continuously reassess their ESG priorities and reporting. 🔺Why It Matters: Material Dynamicity challenges companies to stay agile in their ESG strategies. As regulations like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and market pressures evolve, companies must regularly update their understanding of what stakeholders value most. Ignoring dynamic materiality can lead to outdated strategies, reputational risks, and missed opportunities to lead on emerging issues. 🔺Example: A technology company might prioritize data privacy as a material issue today, but in five years, due to increased focus on circular economy practices, the materiality of e-waste management and product lifecycle sustainability could become equally critical. 🔺Did You Know?: Research from the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development highlights that companies failing to adapt to material dynamicity risk losing up to 30% of their market value as emerging ESG risks are increasingly tied to investor decisions and consumer trust. Follow The ESG Institute today for expert advice, news, comprehensive training, and more. Check the comments section to climb to the next level in ESG knowledge by obtaining your Certificate in ESG Strategy. #esg #business #sustainability #personaldevelopment #csrd Jaime Amoedo 🌿 The Sustainability Coach Joanne Thurlow ESGtraordinary International ESG Day

🌱 Ready for your next career move in sustainability? The Certificate in ESG Strategy is your gateway to mastering Environmental, Social, and Governance principles and becoming a leader in sustainable business practices. Why choose The ESG Institute's certification? 💚 Affordable & Accessible: A 100% online course and exam with self-paced learning for maximum flexibility. 💚 Practical Skills: Gain the expertise to design and implement impactful ESG strategies. 💚 Career Advantage: Stay ahead in the fast-growing sustainability market and future-proof your career. 📊 Did you know? Only 1 in 8 professionals possess the skills needed to tackle the climate crisis, and women remain significantly underrepresented in this space. Let’s change that. 📥 Download our brochure today to take the next step in making a meaningful impact on your career! Or check the link in the comments to sign up now. #sustainability #ESG #CareerDevelopment #greenjobs #career

Over 50,000 companies will now be required to report under the new CSRD regulations—are you ready to lead the way? Don't miss this career-defining opportunity to stay ahead with our CSRD Professional Certificate! 🔺 The ESG Institute's CSRD Professional Certificate equips professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently navigate this complex regulatory framework. 🔺 Now with a 15% discount this month (Code: 15%OFFCSRD), it’s the perfect time to invest in your sustainability expertise. Join forward-thinking leaders ready to meet these challenges head-on and lead their companies to success in sustainability reporting! 🔺 At your own pace | Course & Exam 100% Online | Certificate of Completion 🔗 Enroll now and take advantage of this special offer! Link in the comments section. #esg #csrd #esrs #sustainability #greenjobs

Enhance your ESG knowledge... what are the "Scope 4 Emissions"? 🔺Scope 4 Emissions refer to avoided emissions—the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions achieved when a product, service, or process replaces a higher-emission alternative. Unlike Scopes 1, 2, and 3, which focus on direct and indirect emissions, Scope 4 highlights the positive climate impact businesses can have by enabling others to reduce their emissions. 🔺Why It Matters: As organizations transition to more sustainable practices, understanding and promoting avoided emissions becomes crucial. Scope 4 Emissions encourage companies to innovate and design products or services that actively contribute to reducing global emissions, moving beyond harm mitigation to climate solutions. This framework helps highlight the indirect but impactful role businesses can play in addressing the climate crisis. 🔺Example: A company manufacturing energy-efficient appliances enables consumers to reduce electricity consumption and lower their carbon footprints. Similarly, renewable energy providers create Scope 4 Emissions by displacing fossil fuels in power generation, leading to substantial avoided emissions globally. 🔺Did You Know?: According to research by the World Resources Institute (WRI), avoided emissions through renewable energy adoption could account for a 50% reduction in global carbon emissions by 2050, underscoring the importance of Scope 4 in long-term climate strategies. Follow The ESG Institute today for expert advice, news, comprehensive training, and more. Check the comments section to climb to the next level in ESG knowledge by obtaining your Certificate in ESG Strategy. #esg #business #sustainability #personaldevelopment #sustainablefinance Jaime Amoedo 🌿 The Sustainability Coach Joanne Thurlow ESGtraordinary International ESG Day

🌱 When the Head of Sustainability becomes the "Head of Absolutely Everything"... 🌍 You know the drill. 📒 The Head of Sustainability walks into the weekly meeting, notebook in hand, ready to discuss progress on emissions reductions or that ambitious waste management initiative. Instead, they’re bombarded: ➡️ “Can you fix our supply chain issues?” ➡️ “We need a climate-friendly menu for next week’s event!” ➡️ “Oh, and can you look at the recycling bins? ♻️ They’re a mess again.” Somewhere along the way, the role has transformed. They're not just tasked with shaping long-term strategies; suddenly, they’re also expected to be the on-call eco-guru, the office fixer, and sometimes even the plant whisperer 🌿. All this, while being criminally understaffed. Sound familiar? 🤔 This isn’t a complaint—it’s a call for recognition. Sustainability is a team sport 🏅. It’s about embedding responsibility across every function, not piling it all on one person’s shoulders. The Head of Sustainability is a strategist, not a superhero 🦸♀️🦸♂️. Let’s move away from expecting the impossible. Instead, let’s empower these champions with the resources, support, and collaboration they deserve 🙌. After all, if sustainability is everyone’s job, then it shouldn’t rest solely on one title. 💬 Does this resonate with your experience? Let’s hear your thoughts below 👇 #ESG #Sustainability #Leadership #Teamwork The ESG Institute PlasticBusters Global Wisdom

Enhance your ESG knowledge... what is "Catalytic Capital"? 🔺Catalytic Capital refers to investments that are made with the intention of de-risking or unlocking additional private sector funding for projects that are high-impact but perceived as too risky or low-return by traditional investors. This type of capital is typically patient, flexible, and concessionary, aiming to create a financial and social ripple effect. 🔺Why It Matters: Catalytic Capital plays a crucial role in sustainable finance by addressing funding gaps for projects that deliver significant social or environmental benefits but struggle to attract conventional investment. By absorbing initial risks or offering lower returns, it incentivizes mainstream investors to participate, making high-impact initiatives viable. This is particularly valuable in emerging markets or for early-stage sustainability projects. 🔺Example: A nonprofit invests in renewable energy projects in underserved regions using catalytic capital. By providing concessional loans, it de-risks the investment for private sector partners, ultimately attracting significant co-investment to scale the initiative. The result is access to clean energy for thousands of people who previously lacked it. 🔺Did You Know?: The Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3) has committed over $123 million in impact investments to various funds and organizations. This strategic deployment of catalytic capital aims to address the annual funding shortfall of $2.5 to $4 trillion hindering progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Follow The ESG Institute today for expert advice, news, comprehensive training, and more. Check the comments section to climb to the next level in ESG knowledge by obtaining your Certificate in ESG Strategy. #esg #business #sustainability #personaldevelopment #sustainablefinance Jaime Amoedo 🌿 The Sustainability Coach Joanne Thurlow