Where can charities start when it comes to #ESG?
"It's hard. It depends on the resources you have and the size of your charity.
It's good to start on what your stakeholder really care about and where your organisations can have a really big impact."
- Jessica Wrigley, @sageuk
All over the world, women lead.
On this #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate all women, and particularly those leading the charge for equality: https://t.co/BzqvnkhX1A
#GenerationEquality
Recent projections estimate that employment for women may not recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2024—two full years after a recovery for men.
How can we address this? ⬇️
https://t.co/QiVEJ9M1db
A massive congrats @CHerweijer it has been an absolute pleasure working with and learning from you for the past two years and navigating the cutting edge world of #climateTech
As we look to accelerate progress towards delivering our ambitious #netzero strategy, we’re delighted that Dr Celine Herweijer will become our Group Chief Sustainability Officer in July. Read more about our #climate ambitions: https://t.co/gFZdLQXhzc
Very proud to have spent the last 9 months working on this first-of-its-kind analysis of the state of global VC #climatetech investing.
Thanks to an amazing team: @azeem @CHerweijer @ben_combes
How can businesses use technologies in a responsible way - one that works for people & the planet? @PwC and @wef’s framework for corporate leadership on the Global Goals is a helpful starting point. https://t.co/cSUyZJKGGB #TechForGood#TechforSDGs#2030Vision
In the UK, 21% of board seats in the power sector are occupied by women - an increase from 16% in 2019 and 13% in 2018 - faster progress is needed as all-male boards in the UK energy sector remains a reality #POWERfulWomen#Equality
'It is vital that companies seek to build back better and, in doing so, help society overcome the existential threats of climate change and nature loss.'
A great article on six ways businesses can help avert rapid nature loss and tackle climate change. #BuildBackBetter
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s remember Wangari Maathai. An environmentalist, women’s rights activist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
This is a fantastic free initiative run by @PwC_UK every Tuesday to encourage all kids aged 10+ to be curious about tech subjects and careers! Inequality in the tech and innovation 'sphere' is rife, this is a great way to make it accessible to all #TechWeCan#Homeschooling2020
We're off and running with the #TechWeCan online lessons for kids every Tuesday. It's time to sign up for next week's lesson: Tech for Engineering & Manufacturing led by @BeckyPatel86. They're free. 30mins long and for kids aged 10+. What's not to love?? https://t.co/jIFMWYBla7
13% of the world still don't have #electricity access. When #COVID19 hits these areas the impact will be catastrophic. No electricity means no ventilators, refrigerators for medicines or life support. #renewableenergy powered clinics like these will be vital to saving lives:
Had the pleasure of contributing to this report, a @wef and @PwC_UK collaboration, on using 4IR tech to advance sustainable development. The recent pandemic has shown the importance of global efforts as key to scaling tech for good #SDGs#TechForGood
https://t.co/XtLwhqIG5t
What is your #EarthDay2020 Action? You have 20 seconds!
Seed Bomb Ethiopia 🇪🇹 co-founder Helina Teklu @helutek is spreading the message of #ClimateAction across #Africa and helping communities everywhere grow valuable plants 🌳🌿
Share yours with @Connect4Climate!
‘Companies and countries need to emerge from this crisis stronger, more resilient, and more sustainable‘. Read @CHerweijer’s blog on the impact #COVIDー19 will have on the #ClimateCrisis
Which #4IR technology applications are currently tackling the #GlobalGoals? @PwC and @wef explore in new research. See here: https://t.co/o1CCLu8Fle #Frontier2030