1. Concentration of GHG Emissions
57 companies, mainly in the fossil fuel sector, are responsible for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions between 2016 and 2022. This finding comes from an InfluenceMap study.
Source: RSE Magazine — “CO2:80% of the total emitted by 57 companies only”
2. Employee skepticism about CSR
A survey reveals that 56% of employees doubt the sincerity of their companies' CSR commitments, suspecting greenwashing or socialwashing.
Source: Novethic — “Greenwashing, lack of resources: employees critical of their employer's CSR”
3. Global Heat Record
The past 12 months have been the hottest on record on Earth, with average temperatures well above pre-industrial norms.
Source: Le Monde — “The last twelve months have been the hottest ever recorded on the planet”
4. Benoît Hamon, President of ESS France
Benoît Hamon was elected president of ESS France, promising to further promote the social and solidarity economy for which he had previously defined the regulatory framework.
Source: L'info Durable — “Benoît Hamon elected president of ESS France, referent in the social and solidarity economy”
5. Best Practices in CSR Communication
For effective CSR communication, it is advisable to focus on presenting concrete facts and relevant indicators to avoid accusations of greenwashing.
Source: Carenews — “CSR communication: yes. But we tell you under what conditions and how”
6. Condemnation of Switzerland by the ECHR
The European Court of Human Rights has historically condemned Switzerland for not complying with its obligations related to climate change, setting an important precedent in climate justice.
Source: Novethic — “Climate justice: The European Court of Human Rights condemns a country, a first”
7. Professional retraining towards CSR
Professionals wishing to pursue careers in CSR must carry out a skills assessment and acquire specific knowledge in order to be competitive in this market.
Source: La Tribune — “How to successfully transition to jobs with a positive impact linked to CSR?”
8. Four Levers for the Social and Environmental Challenge
ChangeNow and KPMG are presenting four “stepping stones” to help businesses address social and environmental challenges, including education and regulatory incentives.
Source: CareNews — “Sustainable solutions: a path to the future”
9. Cost of Adapting to Climate Change
The I4CE report highlights the importance of anticipating the costs of adapting to climate change to avoid higher expenses in the future.
Source: Novethic — “Anticipating or suffering will determine the cost of adapting to climate change”
10. Premature wear and tear of young workers
A study highlights the premature wear and tear suffered by young workers in low-skilled sectors, exacerbated by precarious employment conditions.
Source: Le Monde — “At less than 30, their bodies already damaged by work”
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