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The Science of Climate Change

Climate change is no longer a distant threat or just a possibility, it is now a reality for all of us. In this pathway, Kevin Trenberth, a renowned climatologist, delves into the science behind climate change. He first introduces the climate system, its main components and forces.

Tackling the Plastic Crisis

Plastic pollution is by far the biggest threat to our oceans and this remains an incredibly tough problem to solve. Plastic credits could potentially serve as one of the much needed solutions for this crisis.

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The Scale of the Net Zero Challenge

The price of meeting net zero is estimated to be between $100-150 trillion over the next 30 years. Regardless of this cost, we need to reach net zero before climate change does irreversible damage to the environment and the economy.

ESG, Sustainability and Impact Jargon Buster

ESG, sustainability, impact… they all just mean green, right? Not quite. Despite being used often interchangeably, there are distinct differences between these terms.

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The Science of Climate Change

Climate change is no longer a distant threat or just a possibility, it is now a reality for all of us. In this pathway, Kevin Trenberth, a renowned climatologist, delves into the science behind climate change. He first introduces the climate system, its main components and forces.

Tackling the Plastic Crisis

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The Scale of the Net Zero Challenge

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Strategic Sustainability and Materiality

Strategic Sustainability and Materiality

Wayne Mayer

30 years: Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Executive

In this video, Wayne discusses how businesses can drive growth by integrating ESG factors into their operations. He explains the importance of materiality in shaping sustainability strategies and decision-making, and highlights how companies use frameworks like GRI and IFRS to enhance transparency, reduce risks, and create value through sustainable practices.

In this video, Wayne discusses how businesses can drive growth by integrating ESG factors into their operations. He explains the importance of materiality in shaping sustainability strategies and decision-making, and highlights how companies use frameworks like GRI and IFRS to enhance transparency, reduce risks, and create value through sustainable practices.

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Strategic Sustainability and Materiality

12 mins 16 secs

Key learning objectives:

  • Understand the role of materiality in shaping corporate sustainability strategies

  • Understand how materiality can impact business decision-making

  • Identify case studies where companies successfully integrated sustainability into their operations to create value

Overview:

Strategic sustainability involves embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into business operations to drive growth, minimize risks, and enhance long-term profitability. By using materiality assessments, companies can identify the most critical ESG issues that impact their value and stakeholder relations. Understanding the concepts of Single, Double, and Dynamic Materiality allows businesses to align their strategies with sustainability goals, fostering innovation and creating competitive advantage in an evolving market landscape.

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Summary
What is materiality and why is it important for businesses?

Materiality refers to the factors that are significant to a company's stakeholders and can influence its overall value. Understanding materiality helps businesses focus on the most relevant ESG issues, enabling them to protect assets, reduce risks, and enhance profitability. By integrating materiality into corporate strategy, companies can align their operations with sustainability goals, driving both financial and environmental benefits.

How do materiality assessments help businesses improve their sustainability strategies?

Materiality assessments help businesses identify and prioritize key sustainability issues such as resource use, waste management, and supply chain resilience. By focusing on these critical areas, companies can reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and improve their overall environmental and social impact. This approach not only mitigates risks but also opens up new opportunities for innovation and long-term value creation, aligning business practices with sustainability goals and stakeholder expectations.


What are the benefits of using sustainability reporting standards like GRI and IFRS?

Sustainability reporting standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) provide frameworks for companies to disclose ESG-related data. These standards help businesses communicate their sustainability efforts to investors and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability. Properly applied, these standards can enhance a company's reputation, reduce the risk of greenwashing, and support regulatory compliance.

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Wayne Mayer

Wayne Mayer

Wayne Mayer, a Strategic Sustainability consultant and CEO of When Everything Matters, advises multinational companies and non-governmental organizations on various Sustainability and ESG issues. He helps companies transform business models into sustainable development partnerships, using Sustainability principles and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices to drive innovation, growth, and profits. With over 20 years of experience, Wayne has worked as a change agent focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance performance. He helps companies set science-based goals and leverage data and technology to measure, monitor, and communicate ESG risks, impacts, and opportunities.

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