We are excited to have launched our new report Sustainable Protein Transformation in China! Co-authored with Ontopology, it presents an overview of year-on-year performance of the largest #protein producers in #China. Find out more and download it at ow.ly/SlH650Lktng!

Biodiversity disclosure is in its infancy. Most companies prioritize climate over other environmental topics - those companies disclosing on biodiversity are setting commitments, but have yet to take action. Governments must commit to mandatory environmental disclosure at #COP15

Why did we create the #TelcoGiants Scorecard? As these 12 #telecom companies are the primary providers of #internet access across the globe, the effects of their policies and practices on digital rights are in desperate need of renewed attention. rankingdigitalrights.org/tgs22/key-find…

With #BigPharma focused on patenting strategies that extend monopolies/block lower-cost generics, shareholders ask $ABBV, $AMGN, $BMY, $LLY, $GILD, $JNJ, $MRK, $PFE & $REGN to report on whether #patent protections reduce people's access to medicine bit.ly/3HwkuNe

"But an investigation by Bloomberg Green has found that the [Alliance to End Plastic Waste] is dominated by petrochemical companies that have a stake in keeping the world hooked on plastic, and that its efforts are scarcely making an impact." bloomberg.com/features/2022-…

This week's #ESG Interview is with Sue Armstrong-Brown, Global Director of Environmental Impact at CDP. She expects #nature-related reporting to surge despite the lack of a firm mandate in Montreal. Read more of Gill Wadsworth's write up here: esginvestor.net/biodiversity-d…

COMING SOON ⚡ The Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 will be published on 31 January. Stay tuned! #CPI2022

Time is running out to enact policies that will allow us to avoid the next high-cost #climate catastrophe, but what does responsible climate policy engagement look like for companies? Now Out: Leading Lobbying Practices to Drive 1.5°C Policy Action 👉bit.ly/3QGsPRe

The biggest asset managers voted much more conservatively in 2022 than before. The big 4 backed a third fewer shareholder votes, blocking progress for people and planet. Learn more in the full report ⬇ shareaction.org/reports/voting… #VotingMatters

So far this month, at least 15 states have introduced legislation to expand #DataPrivacy protections. Nonetheless, as we observe #DataPrivacyWeek, "a vast majority of the country still lacks comprehensive protections," says The Washington Post's Cristiano Lima-Strong. washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/…

South Africa declares ‘national state of disaster’ over the country’s worst-ever blackouts. Policy changes will drive private power production outside the government monopoly, but experts and investors warn that these will take years to bear fruit. on.ft.com/40KyFFE

Meta WhatsApp The Verge Jay Peters When our Ranking Digital Rights 2022 #BigTech Scorecard assessed companies on how clearly they disclose that they directly notify users when they change their terms of service prior to these changes coming into effect, Meta came in 6th, w/ a disappointing 34%. rankingdigitalrights.org/bts22/indicato…

Our own Kelly Shields in Reuters on why we're urging investors to vote against Credit Suisse new climate plan. The bank's current oil & gas policy won't stop the flow of finance to new fossil fuel projects⬇ reuters.com/business/susta…

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC report should be a resounding call to governments, business and investors to take urgent action Our reaction⬇ shareaction.org/news/shareacti… #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #IPCC

Pesticides are fueling the global #biodiversitycrisis⛽ Our biodiversity research manager, Eve Gleeson breaks down the impact of pesticides and how investors can help to address #biodiversityloss in the industry. Read our new briefing on pesticides⬇ shareaction.org/news/a-growing…

🆕 Are the banks financing the extraction of transition minerals doing enough on human rights? Banks play a pivotal role in the #JustTransition to clean energy. We looked at banks financing mining in South Africa... 1/ bit.ly/3V7LDuU

Check out our April Cocoa Matters Newsletter! Inside you'll find: 🍫 Updates about our 2024 Partnership Meeting #WCFPM 🇨🇴 #SustainableCocoa in the Colombian Amazon 🌳 The Latest #CocoaAndForests Initiative news! Read all about it: ow.ly/b6KM50NVv1A

In addition to potentially severe degenerative consequences, the researchers also believe that microplastic contamination in our brains can cause short-term health effects such as cognitive impairment, neurotoxicity and altered neurotransmitter levels. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Today, European Parliament adopted its position on the first EU wide corporate accountability law in a landmark vote. The #CSDDD marks a turning point for business in the EU & beyond🌍 ➡️Here’s what the draft law says as negotiations start with EU Council🧵

The 9th session of negotiations on the #BizHumanRights #BindingTreaty marked a shift towards concrete discussions on the substance of the treaty. This is a key step forward indicating global commitment to accountability & human rights. Learn more here 👉business-humanrights.org/en/blog/reflec…