#UNCSC2024 Multi-Stakeholder Internet Governance highlights need for digital transformation in underserved areas. Last mile connection ecosystem should be a measure of digitalization. #CommunityNetworks as the backbone of internet access. KijijiYeetu CN shared this. Internet Society, Kenya

We are proud to partner with the Sustainable Finance Summit for its 4th edition. Organised by Finance Montréal and presented by Mackenzie Investments , it will take place on May 14 and 15 at New City Gas in Montréal. 

 
We will be there! Register to join 👇
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We're proud to be part of The Business Commission to Tackle Inequality's second phase.
Through our #SocialBenchmark2024 where we’ll assess the 2,000 most influential companies on their part to leave no one behind, we’re deepening #corporateaccountability for a more inclusive future.
#TacklingInequality

📢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

Our assessment of the heavy industries shows that innovative technologies necessary for decarbonisation are not yet market-ready and demand significant R&D. Findings show that only 24% of the companies report investments in low-carbon technologies.
More👉: bit.ly/HIBenchmark24

👉Tomorrow, we will launch the 2024 Heavy Industries Benchmark. For the first time, we will be evaluating the climate performance of 91 key companies within the heavy industry sector, using specific ACT sectoral methodologies.

Read the methodology here: worldbenchmarkingalliance.org/research/the-m…

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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