GIST Impact CEO delivers first Darryl D’Monte Memorial lecture
The speech focused on the “Hidden Economics of Nature”, marking the inaugural event to commemorate the revered senior journalist and environmental activist.
What companies need to know about the CSRD
This is the second post in our CSRD blog series – feel free to also check out: If your company operates in the EU, you might be aware of a new law that will take effect soon called the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). You also may be wondering what it means for you and […]
3 major benefits of streamlined CSRD preparations
Nearly 50,000 companies are preparing for the new CSRD regulations in the EU, a landmark that ushers in a new era for mandatory sustainability reporting.
Company and sector analysis: Get your report done in 2 days
We measure the impact of company operations across natural, human and produced (financial) capitals, expressing the results in $-quantified scores to enable comparison across drivers and between companies. Our core data sets are more accurate and up to date than competitors; while our machine learning derived estimates cover the data gaps where companies do not […]
The power of measurement: How emissions can fall faster with tracking
23% of 2,500 listed companies do not report GHG emissions. Earlier disclosure means a greater likelihood of reduced emissions. You cannot manage what you do not measure, so why not start as early as possible? GIST Impact’s survey of 2,500 large and mid capitalisation organisations across 25 developed and emerging markets shows strong evidence that […]
Does better disclosure hurt Adidas?
Investors are turning away from ESG metrics and the shift towards an impact revolution is happening at a breakneck pace, but some companies are finding themselves in the crosshairs. Adidas saw a significant increase in its waste generation in 2021, reporting 33,000 tonnes of waste compared to just 1,850 tonnes in the previous year. This […]
The true costs of environmental damage: Uncovering the hidden impact
Accounting standards change slowly, while regulations often update after a disaster. The recent focus on sustainability and financial reporting has brought to light the importance of using data to prepare and protect assets and investments. However, with the debate on whether to use qualitative or quantitative data and whether to adopt single or double materiality, […]
China’s $148 billion water management: The importance of water risk data for investors
China’s water crisis is a pressing issue for both the country and its investors. The Chinese Ministry of Water Resources announced this week that the country spent over $148 billion on managing water resources last year.1 Despite this significant investment, water scarcity remains a major concern. Over the summer, factories in southwest China had to […]
How to avoid greenwashing in the mining sector?
Non-disclosure of ESG metrics is rife in the mining sector. Impact investing shines a light on what missing data could reveal. ESG investors use this to support the transition to a sustainable economy. How? Only 3 from 56 global miners accurately report the Tailing Dam Waste from their operations. All the remaining companies pretend […]
Biodiversity Impacts Framework for Enterprise and Portfolios
Over the last decade, “TEEB for Business” became a favoured reference for thousands of businesses to identify, explore, quantify, value and manage their impacts and dependence on nature. TEEB for Business had emphasised that “it is important to look beyond direct impacts and dependence, to consider the indirect”, however, there is as yet no standardised […]
