Forest health and human health are inextricably linked: we need a systems approach to conserving and promoting the health benefits of forests

Forest health and human health are inextricably linked: we need a systems approach to conserving and promoting the health benefits of forests Our key takeaway: There is ample evidence that forests provide essential benefits to human health. Forests provide water, food and medicinal plants; reduce the spread of infectious diseases; mitigate the health impacts from … Continue reading Forest health and human health are inextricably linked: we need a systems approach to conserving and promoting the health benefits of forests

This proxy season, companies should be on the look-out for new angles on traditional ESG resolutions—especially those that link people and planet

This proxy season, companies should be on the look-out for new angles on traditional ESG resolutions—especially those that link people and planet Our key takeaway: We’re seeing the usual suspects raised in shareholder ESG proposals during the 2022 proxy season, but they are joined by proposals that take a different angle on traditional ESG topics. … Continue reading This proxy season, companies should be on the look-out for new angles on traditional ESG resolutions—especially those that link people and planet

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive needs to come closer to the international standards it seeks to build on and enable the opportunity for systemic transformation of business models

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive needs to come closer to the international standards it seeks to build on and enable the opportunity for systemic transformation of business models Our key takeaway: EU Justice Commissioner Reynders has made clear that the EU CSDD Directive is a baseline, and that Member States can choose to … Continue reading The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive needs to come closer to the international standards it seeks to build on and enable the opportunity for systemic transformation of business models