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Businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainable practices to safeguard our planet for future generations.

The International Business Report (IBR) surveyed 255 companies in Brazil to identify the intentions of investments in ESG aspects in the next 12 months. See!

Our Women in Business 2022 report shows that life sciences companies – in line with other mid-market businesses – are taking deliberate, necessary action to create more inclusive working practices and giving female talent access to senior positions in greater numbers than ever before.

With the growing focus on ESG among corporate stakeholders – including expectations for diverse workforces and an inclusive working culture – organisations need to ensure the ‘G’ in ESG includes diversity and inclusion measurement. Tracking metrics including gender parity will enable businesses to set appropriate goals, manage risk, design effective initiatives, demonstrate D&I successes to stakeholders, and engage their workforces – resulting in better business outcomes.

The European Commission has proposed a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and as part of this will adopt EU Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has been asked to provide technical advice to the European Commission in the form of fully drafted sustainability reporting standards.

From reporting periods starting 2024 onwards, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will require all large companies to report on sustainability policy and performance.

Metrics are essential for companies to be able to assess the social and environmental impacts they cause, as well as to communicate them properly. As the financial market becomes more demanding regarding the ESG guideline - environmental, social and governance issues, companies need to improve their measurement processes and presentation of results, in detailed reports.

The International Business Report (IBR) Sustainability surveyed 253 companies in Brazil, out of a total of around 5,000 companies from 29 countries

The mid-market’s real prioritisation of sustainability not only reflects the growing expectation of stakeholders but the forward-thinking nature of this entrepreneurial segment.

Sustainability actions have become a business imperative. Bloomberg projections indicate that global ESG assets by 2025 will account for more than a third of all projected assets under management, accounting for $53 trillion of the $140.5 trillion total.

Mid-market businesses around the world want to accelerate their ESG and sustainability journey. But they’re going to need support to do so.

The ESG and Publicly Traded Companies research carried out by Grant Thornton Brasil, XP Inc. and Fundação Dom Cabral answered questions related to five pillars: Strategy and Business, Structure and management, Policies and practices, Disclosure of information and Investor relations

In recent years, environmental and social issues have come to be considered essential in risk analysis and investment decisions.

The idea of a smart city is usually related to technology, a place with 5G internet connection and digital access to everyone. However, the concept involves much more than that. To achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations (UN), it is essential to move forward and turn the cities into a reference in sustainable development in order to create conscious cities.

The potential of Brazilian agribusiness continues to be evidenced globally, reinforcing its representation as one of the main economic pillars of the country.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects are now considered essential in risk analysis and investment decisions.