Groundbreaking Comparative Study Reveals Natural Farming Shows Improved Yields, Livelihoods and Health
GIST Impact and the Global Alliance for the Future of Food have launched a new report, Natural Farming Through a Wide-Angle Lens – a first-of-its-kind study comparing the economic, social and health impacts of natural farming with other farming systems in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Report – Gender Diversity
In today’s globalised and interconnected world, diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components for any successful business. Achieving true diversity and inclusion requires ongoing effort and measurement. The GIST Impact Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) report aims to provide insights into the current state of diversity and inclusion within the top 350 EU companies by […]
The economic burden of air pollution’s health impact
Air pollution is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. To accurately assess the geographical impact of air pollution, a new method has been proposed. In this research paper, we discuss this innovative approach and its potential benefits for companies and financial institutions. Here are the key takeaways: Read the full research paper with the […]
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 […]
Recasting ESG – Separating Drivers from Impacts
The building blocks of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics were never intended to be equal or commensurable. Good governance is a driver of positive environmental and social outcomes and impacts, rather than the impact itself. Yet the desire to create marketability for products based around ESG ratings has led to a distortion of their […]
Manage What You Measure: US Sustainability Trends and Benchmarks
Fund managers returning to their desks following the Independence Day barbecues, were most likely unaware that each million dollars they commit to a well-known US index of the 500 top US companies generates $3,700 of negative environmental impact from companies’ operations alone. These same investors may have been less surprised to discover that nearly 70% […]
