📢NEW: We have just published our first Heavy Industries Benchmark, which assesses 91 of the world’s most influential aluminium, cement and steel companies on their plans to decarbonise.

Take a look at the findings: bit.ly/HIBenchmark24

This panel at the 2024 Allies Assembly in Bangkok will feature leaders from business, the UN, finance, civil society, government, and academia to discuss where progress towards #Agenda2030 currently stands in the region.

Secure your spot now➡️rb.gy/6t9a7q

Our two new guidance documents contain questions that investors can use to engage with companies on their responsibility to:

📕Respect #humanrights : rb.gy/6q1ufa

📕Promote #genderequality : rb.gy/5473x7
...based on findings from our recent benchmarks.

📢 JOB OPPORTUNITY! We are seeking to strengthen and grow our research team.

We have several openings for the role of 'Sustainability Research Analyst' where you will be assessing companies in line with our benchmark methodologies.

Learn more⤵
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We are delighted to announce a new Ally that has joined our global community this month. A very warm welcome to ECOSIMPLE SAS
We look forward to working together towards achieving  #Agenda2030

Learn more about our Alliance here👉: bit.ly/2RaCLHL

📢 We are looking for a research partner to support our assessment of the 2000 most influential companies in the world.

ℹ️ For info on the scope of the project, timeframes & deliverables, read our Request for Proposals #RFP : bit.ly/4aH31NQ

🗓️Open until 31 May 2024.

With our SDGs far off track from their 2030 goal, one key actor has remained on the sidelines of our global sustainability dialogue — cities.

Our Urban Benchmark Lead Tony Widjarnarso explains why we must urgently bring them into the conversation. bit.ly/3w25kMm

📢Last year, we assessed the performance of the 350 most influential food and agriculture companies on their contributions to transforming our global food system.

This insights report delves into our key findings in more detail: worldbenchmarkingalliance.org/research/2023-…

Our Board members from many geographic locations, met in Amsterdam, in March, to hold plenary sessions that allow for valuable insights and discussions about our organisation. We look forward to the impact they will help us create.

More about us⤵️
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The final day of our upcoming #AlliesAssembly2024 in Bangkok is dedicated to driving collective action towards achieving the #SDGs . Find out more about the programme and how to get involved: bit.ly/3JlJ2bx #partnershipsforthegoals

Read our position paper on how the United Nations and its member states can make our global agendas consequential to the success of business. We publish it in the lead-up to the Summit of the Future, as this might be our last opportunity to boost the #SDGs 👇
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🎉Thrilled to welcome New America to our global community of Allies.🤝 Their Technology & Democracy programs pave the way for a sustainable, digital future, promoting equity, innovation, rights, and participatory governance. Learn more about New America⤵️ bit.ly/3VXjTvg

US government’s plans to introduce #HRDD guidance for tech firms welcomed as good start, but experts calling for alignment with similar texts and expanded coverage. Comments from US SIF, World Benchmarking Alliance, The PRI. Read more here: esginvestor.net/us-highlights-…

Earlier this year, we re-launched the Collective Impact Coalition for Ethical AI, asking companies for more commitments on Ethical AI. Since the launch in 2022, the amount of companies with publicly available AI principles has increased.

Learn more 👇
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Do you want to explore how global engagement techniques can be tailored to accelerate sustainable practices in Asia? Then mark your calendars for our upcoming event!➡ bit.ly/49rUDQN #stewardship #AlliesAssembly2024

Our Nature Benchmark findings show that environmental rights are not yet recognised as #humanrights by companies assessed. Only 12% pledge to respect the right to water, sanitation and hygiene.

View examples of good practices and detailed findings👉tinyurl.com/nsxv6d3e #SDG6

👨‍🌾2/3 of the 740 million people facing extreme poverty are farmers.

World Benchmarking Alliance found that only 4% of 350 agribusinesses are taking action on #LivingIncome .

To help our members adopt living income strategies, we developed a Living Income Business Toolkit:…

'Developments in corporate reporting initiatives in Asia signify more than a fleeting change, they mark a profound transformation in the business environment', argues Dio Herdiawan Tobing, our Head of Public Policy Asia, in Financial Times's Sustainable Views. Check out the article⤵️

This year, for the first time, we will introduce a brand new addition to our Allies Assembly: a policy session. Join us to explore the indispensable role of governments and public policy in propelling corporate contributions towards the #SDGs in Asia: bit.ly/43Qc1Oe