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A new report by Earth Security offers an innovation framework for CEOs of global agri-business companies to navigate a more complex set of systemic social and environmental pressures around the world. The report will help companies to implement the Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI), developed by the Committee on World Food Security, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in their strategy, business model development, and impact assessments.

Earth Security's CEO Alejandro Litovsky was honoured to deliver the keynote speech at a business conference in Tokyo, Japan: “Corporate action in the age of SDGs: value creation and business opportunities”. The event was organised by Fujitsu Research Institute and hosted at Keidanren Kaikan, Japan’s business federation; and brought together 300+ Japanese companies, including presentations from key corporate leaders including Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. and Sumitomo Chemical.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) hold great possibilities for businesses. While perhaps the largest audience for the SDGs are government entities, businesses can contribute in three important ways: as engines of employment; through technological innovation; and as sources of finance.

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China’s ambitious outbound investment strategy which links at least 65 countries along terrestrial and maritime trade corridors, will open massive new opportunities for trade and investment in frontier markets. Energy infrastructure investments are a backbone of BRI, so aligning these investments with sustainable development goals is necessary for China to navigate regional patchworks of social, environmental and economic priorities.

The OECD’s Business & Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC), which provides a high-level forum for the private sector to provide inputs to OECD’s strategic agendas, convened a senior meeting of companies, banks, trade unions and governments to discuss the private sector’s delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Report features Earth Security's framework which highlights the need for new economic growth models for sustainable growth within planetary limits. The framework calls for more interconnected analysis beyond prevailing linear financial and ESG analysis.

London, 19th October 2017 – An animated discussion of global banks, asset managers and industry leaders convened by Earth Security last week discussed key aspects that will drive the adoption of investors of the SDG framework as a compass for future investment. Earth Security presented a set of global metrics that provide the evidence for investors to move more firmly to adopt the SDGs as a focus for growth.

The Report is a monthly wrap-up of recent research on sustainable business and clean technology, produced by Corporate Eco Forum, a by-invitation membership organization comprised of large, global companies that demonstrate a serious commitment at the senior executive level to sustainability as a business strategy issue.

The overuse of antibiotics and water pollution in India undermine the global pharma industry, says The Earth Security Report 2017. The report put forth a practical method for business and investors to define the issues, metrics and actions that matter to their sustainable growth.

Following through on the commitments outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals is one of the best shots companies have to maintain a competitive advantage and future-proof their businesses, but progress has thus far been lacking.

El Grupo de Seguridad de la Tierra (Earth Security Group), aliado del WBSCD, lanzó un informe que traza una hoja de ruta para que las empresas alineen su crecimiento a las demandas de inclusión social y seguridad ambiental globales, mientras navegan los riesgos y oportunidades de la Agenda 2030 de Desarrollo Sostenible.

The automobile market in Africa is projected to double over the next decade as the continent is the world’s second fastest growing market for new vehicles. This is largely thanks to factors such as a growing middle class, rapid urbanization and continued investment in infrastructure.

New York, 19th September 2017 – Earth Security's CEO, Alejandro Litovsky, delivered the keynote address titled ‘Practical recommendations on new frontiers for ESG’ to a high-level private gathering of finance sector leaders convened by HSBC in New York. The event was HSBC’s Annual Sustainable Financing Forum, which took place during Climate Week in New York.

As research suggests that many businesses are failing to follow through on commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new report has provided a blueprint for global firms to navigate the risks and opportunities reflected in the SDG agenda.

This global report maps 39 dimensions of country risk that are material to the private sector, using globally comparable datasets produced by international institutions. Indian pharma companies should adopt sustainable financing strategies to develop zero-wastewater facilities says the report.

Press Release: London, 19th September: The Earth Security Report 2017 was launched today, providing a roadmap for global business to align its growth to the demands for social inclusion and environmental security that are defining the countries in which they operate, whilst navigating the risks and opportunities reflected in the wider Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) agenda.

The Earth Security Report 2017 was launched today, providing a roadmap for global business to align its growth to the demands for social inclusion and environmental security that are defining the countries in which they operate.

London/Geneva, 19 September: The Earth Security launched today the Earth Security Report 2017, providing valuable insight for global business on how to align long-term growth to the specific demands for social inclusion and environmental security that are prevalent in the countries in which they operate, while navigating the risks and opportunities encapsulated within the wider Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) agenda.

June 18-20, Astana – On the eve of the Astana World Expo 2017 Future Energy, Earth Security’s CEO delivered the keynote address to a high-level private meeting of Central Asian government delegations, conveyed by the Swiss Government to discuss the future of their cooperation over water resources in the region.

During the UN’s High Level Political Forum in New York, the SDG Business Forum convened over 1,000 business leaders and global business networks committed to work together to advance the 2030 Agenda. The convening of the forum by global business networks showcased examples of companies advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Exploiting the fear of refugees has been an easy picking for far-right political parties across Europe. In reality, Syria’s neighbours are shouldering most of the responsibility. Closing up upon itself is not a sustainable solution for Europe. It is time to change this narrative of fear into one of opportunity.

One year on from the United Nations’ formal approval of 17 crucial global Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, and many companies are still wondering what to do, struggling to develop a meaningful and credible approach.

Steel companies have had to deal with great economic pressures over the past year. China’s over-capacity has sent ripples across the global economy. But big sustainability challenges for the sector — air pollution and the market’s demand for reducing carbon emissions – have also continued to grow.

The Philippines is one of ASEAN’s biggest economies and one of the most vulnerable to climate change. Extreme weather events are costing the Philippines up to USD 1.6 billion per year, a trend that will intensify. The degradation of natural ecosystems, such as forests, coastal and marine systems, is weakening the country’s resilience to climate change.

March 29, 2017 – More than 200 companies and leading experts gathered in Montreux on 27 – 30 March 2017 to attend the Liaison Delegates Meeting organised by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The Liaison Delegates Meeting focused on critical issues for business in the areas of climate change, human rights, water, reporting and disclosure, and explored how to deliver and strengthen sustainability impact through business action and collaboration.