ESG Index (ESGI)

🌿 reading tips 💡 The Global Analysis on #Crimes that Affect the #Environment – Part 1: The Landscape of Criminalization. Research and Trend Analysis Branch, Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) This review of environmental legislation reveals that countries have established, to varying extents, #legal #frameworks that criminalize #environmentally #harmful #activities. However, certain environmental and geographical areas are less covered by these criminal provisions, indicating that some countries may perceive these areas as less in need of protection, less exposed to harmful practices, or more challenging to protect. While creating criminal or administrative offences is a crucial initial step towards enforcing environmental protection, their effectiveness depends on several factors, including the criminal justice system's capacity to enforce them. Despite progress in environmental protection laws, there are still several priorities to address to strengthen national legislative frameworks for environmental protection. Read the document to learn more ⤵

RATING OF THE WEEK : FOCUS ON #ICELAND Happy Friday everyone! For our first weekly review of the 2023 #ESG Index (#ESGI), we take a look at #Iceland, the champion of this year's ESG Index. Iceland is ranked 1st in our main Index, with solid performances in all the other aspects of our Index. Namely, Iceland is ranked 3rd in the #Environment and in the HumanRights sub-indexes and 2nd in our #Health and #Safety sub-index. To learn more, check out the full #GCI results and a selection of country profiles on: https://lnkd.in/dfMMhQr

🇴🇲 🇶🇦 🇰🇼 🇸🇦 🇧🇭 📣 #Gulf Exchanges Unify #ESG #Metrics for #GCC-#Listed #Companies This is an important and promising step for #ESG in the region. On January 9, the #GCC #Exchanges #Committee, chaired by the Saudi Exchange, released a unified set of ESG Disclosure Metrics. The committee comprises the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Bahrain Bourse, Boursa Kuwait, Qatar Stock Exchange, Muscat Stock Exchange S.A.O.C, Saudi Exchange, and Dubai Financial Market. The ESG metrics encompass 29 standards, aligned with the World Federation of Exchanges and the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative.

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👀 reading tips 📚 #Environmental Rule of #Law: Tracking Progress and Charting. Future Directions UN Environment Programme ⚖ Since the 2019 publication of the First Global Report on Environmental Rule of Law, there have been both advancements and challenges in this field. #Climate #change and #social #inequities have heavily influenced political and social discourse, impacting environmental law. Despite widespread implementation of #environmental #laws, their effectiveness remains insufficient to tackle the crises of climate change, #biodiversity #loss, and #pollution. Current climate pledges and laws fall short of the Paris Agreement goals, biodiversity loss is accelerating, and pollution remains widespread, with most people living in areas with poor air quality. 💡 This report, building on the First Global Report, aims to strengthen environmental rule of law by addressing challenges and sharing good practices. It provides a comprehensive assessment of global trends, gaps, and opportunities in environmental rule of law, based on data related to laws, institutions, civic engagement, rights, and justice. 🚨 The report recommends #standardizing environmental rule of law #indicators, developing emergency guidelines, integrating social justice into environmental institutions, and establishing a technology-policy interface. ↘

The 2023 ESG Index results are here! 🌍✨ Iceland soars to the top in the latest ESG Index, marking a historic shift in global sustainability leadership! 🌟 Noteworthy is Australia's remarkable surge to 5th place, solidifying its stance among global ESG frontrunners alongside Nordic countries. 🌿 The 2023 ESG Index also sheds light on concerning environmental trends, with Brazil and Russia experiencing declines in their scores. 🔍 Furthermore, from Asia to Africa, human rights concerns persist, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance and action. 🌐 At the regional level, Europe maintains a significant lead, with Finland, Sweden, Portugal, and Denmark leading the charge. 🇪🇺🔝 📊 Explore the complete 2023 ESG Index results and interactive data visualization for insights into global sustainability efforts: risk-indexes.com #ESG #ESGIndex #SustainabilityLeadership #GlobalImpact

Tomorrow is Release Day! Just one more day left and the 2023 ESG Index results will be LIVE on our website risk-indexes.com. In the lead up to the release, we asked you to guess some of the results. Here is a recap: 1. G20 country that performs the best? AUSTRALIA 2. Country in Asia that jumps 13 ranks? SINGAPORE 3. New country in the Top 10? ESTONIA 4. Continent of the best performer of the Environment sub-index? ASIA Last but not least, who do you think is the leader of the 2023 ESG Index? Hints: I am a northern country; except for 2020, I've always been in the top 10; It've my very first time as ESG leader! Don't miss the results tomorrow! risk-indexes.com

🗞 news from the world ⛽ 🌿 #USA 🇺🇸 The New York Times Trump asked top #oil execs for $1 billion campaign cash in exchange for environmental policy rollbacks. Former President Donald J. #Trump reportedly urged a gathering of oil executives and lobbyists at his Mar-a-Lago resort last month to contribute $1 billion to his presidential campaign. He suggested that, if elected, he would dismantle #environmental regulations he believed were hindering the industry. The event, described as an "energy round table," took place on April 11 and was attended by approximately 20 individuals, including representatives from ExxonMobil, EQT Corporation, and the API - American Petroleum Institute. Those familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity, provided these details about the private gathering. ↘

🚨 ESG due diligence in private company M&A 🌿 💡 Charles Russell Speechlys 's article sheds light on the significance of #ESG #due #diligence in private company #mergers and #acquisitions. Within M&A transactions, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors wield considerable influence, capable of either bolstering or undermining value. They serve as pivotal drivers or potential stumbling blocks in deals. ❗ While extensive ESG-focused due diligence is typically associated with publicly listed entities and major private corporations, smaller private firms are increasingly embracing comprehensive ESG assessments. This proactive approach enables them to uncover and evaluate ESG-related risks and opportunities, which can significantly impact both the valuation of a target company ("TargetCo") and the overarching deal framework. ❗ ↘ ↘ ↘

Only 5 days left until the release of the 2023 ESG Index results! The top 10 welcomes a new country. Can you guess which one? Stay tuned tomorrow for the answer!