Climate change

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 26): Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has enhanced sustainability reporting requirements in the listing requirements on the Main Market and ACE Market to elevate the sustainability practices and disclosures of listed issuers. In a statement on Monday (Sept 26), the exchange holding company said this will propel listed issuers to adopt international best practices, as there have been recent significant developments in the sustainability landscape, particularly on the climate change front. Bursa said listed issuers on the main market will need to include in their annual reports, common sustainability matters and indicators, as well as climate change-related disclosures aligned with the recommendations of the task force on climate-related financial disclosures (TCFD). Issuers are also required to disclose enhanced quantitative information on its sustainability targets such as a minimum of three financial years’ data for each reported indicator, … [Read more...] about Bursa Malaysia adds climate change reporting to sustainability reporting framework for companies on Main, ACE Markets

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It has been clear to me since a few days ago that Hurricane Ian was going to be a threat for Florida, but there was uncertainty in the models on exactly where. Finally, the models are starting to come into consensus with the Tampa Bay Area of Florida in the target zone initially. The forecast track, subtle changes in the projected speed of Hurricane Ian, and the number of vulnerable coastal properties in the region are very concerning for meteorologists like me. Here’s why. The storm, as expected, is starting to intensify. It is taking on all of the characteristics of a typical hurricane such as deep thunderstorms near the center, an eye feature, and rainbands. By early Tuesday morning, Ian will likely be a major hurricane (category 3 or greater) as it approaches Cuba. Because it will move across the less mountainous western end of Cuba, the island is not expected to disrupt the intensity of Ian. This is where things become … [Read more...] about Hurricane Ian Will Strengthen And Stall – That’s A Big Problem For Tampa Bay

(Representational image: Emilio Garcia via Unsplash) 1930: The prequel Uruguay became a major football force after the Great War, winning gold medals at the Summer Olympics in both Paris 1924 and Amsterdam 1928. Uruguay, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and the Netherlands were all interested when the idea of a World Cup was floated at the FIFA conference in Barcelona in 1929. Uruguay clinched the rights by promising travel and accommodation for every touring team as well as a new stadium in Montevideo. The four European contenders promptly withdrew, and Australia, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland and Czechoslovakia followed suit. The journey from Europe to Uruguay would have taken three weeks then; however, had a European nation won the rights, the South Americans would have had to undertake the same journey. With only two months left, the World Cup seemed set to go forward without European participation (England were not part of FIFA between 1928 and 1946). The South Americans … [Read more...] about The FIFA World Cup: Controversies and moments, Part 1

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Swiss performance sportswear brand On has debuted a prototype of a shoe made from carbon waste. In the last decade, On has become a fastest growing running brand (Olympians, triathletes and recently retired tennis player Roger Federer have been seen wearing their gear). But that major growth and influence comes with massive responsibility, says Nils Altrogge, Head of Technology Innovation at On. Could this shoe, albeit a single design currently, be able to help company repurpose carbon emissions while fulfilling the need for footwear? Altrogge helps us understand how it works, the technology behind it, and its implications for the footwear industry. Esha Chhabra: How are these carbon emissions captured? Nils Altrogge: To create Cloudprime, On partnered with LanzaTech, Borealis and Technip Energies to leverage their innovations in biochemicals, process, and material innovation. Each company owns a … [Read more...] about Swiss Footwear Brand Develops A Running Shoe Made From Carbon Emissions

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Carsten Thiel is a business executive with over two decades of leadership experience. He is CEO of the global biopharmaceutical EUSA Pharma. If you are like me, for the past few years, you have felt that your head is on a constant swivel. It seems that change has been coming at us from every possible angle, whether that be technological, environmental, political or economic. The drumbeat for leaders has been that these changes will not be slowing down in the near future, and the best course of action in order to shore up an organization is to be in a sustained state of rapid evolution. This is by no means an easy ask. Businesses thrive on stability, and in the face of continual change, it can be easy to lose focus and direction. In order for an organization to survive in today’s world, I believe there must be utter clarity on where it is going and why. So what can a leader do when the only constant appears to be … [Read more...] about Four Practical Ways To Align An Organization’s Purpose And Values

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Vice President of People & Culture at CNFA overseeing the culture of positive engagement with its employees globally. The term “ally” is now more prevalent within the work environment than ever before; however, many are still unsure of what it means or how to fulfill its true objective. While there can be many definitions of how to be an ally, for employment-related purposes we will define it as uniting oneself with others to promote and maintain a common interest. Allies are not merely helpers but have a common interest in those they desire to align with. Many organizations are adding specific and targeted strategic initiatives related to their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, so in this article, we will tackle two of the highest profile areas related to allyship in the workplace today: racism and LGBTQI+ identifying people. Racism—in its original, oldest and truest form—has been a part of the … [Read more...] about Allyship And Beyond

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I am the Vice President of Product Marketing for ThroughPut Inc. , an AI-Powered Supply Chain Software Company based in the U.S. and Germany. Global industries and markets are more volatile than ever. Supply chains are being disrupted all over the world in every industry. To stand any chance at maintaining market share, let alone growing, CMOs need to shift constantly. Prioritizing products and investing budgets wisely will be key to your business’s survival in today’s unpredictable marketing climate. After doing the work necessary to win over your C-suite and establish a marketing budget, there are specific questions you need to ask when determining the next steps. Now that you have a marketing budget, how can you make the most of it? Which products should you prioritize? Where should you channel your hard-earned marketing dollars? Naturally, you want to maximize revenue and market share, but forecasting … [Read more...] about How To Start Prioritizing Marketing Spend In Volatile Times