Sancroft
International Sustainability Consultancy
Technology is the most significant force for change in society today, but it is essential that it works for us by improving outcomes for people,...
In December 2022 representatives from 188 countries adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) at COP15. This has been hailed as the ‘Paris moment’ for...
The importance of pricing in nature-related financial risks We depend upon nature whether it be through the healthy functioning of our oceans or forests, or...
Much has been made about the shift of capital flows into ‘sustainable’ investments, with regulations and reporting structures such as the EU Taxonomy and the...
Headline plastics and packaging policies – including Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – have run into delays, throwing...
Discover what EPR and DRS are, the timelines for their introduction and what you action your business should be taking to be ready.
Supply chain sustainability has gained significant attention sparking the need for businesses to reshape their operations and sourcing practices. This insight explores the reasons behind...
ESG investing, the integration of environmental, social and governance issues – has become mainstream. However human rights, as part of the S in ESG, remains,...
Last month, a ground-breaking legal action was taken against Shell’s Board of Directors for neglecting to address the risks climate change poses to the oil...
In February, the FCA published a letter to asset management CEOs summarising the key priorities in its upcoming regulatory review of this systemically important sector....
According to the latest UN Sustainable Development Goal progress report, more than 40,000 species are at risk of extinction in the coming decades. Many experts...
We asked the Sancroft team what they think should be top of business sustainability agenda in 2023. Here’s what they said: Penalties for greenwashing –...
The role and profile of finance as an essential enabler of climate action took a massive step forward at COP26 last year. This year, Wednesday...
The climate crisis threatens widespread disruptions to business operations and supply chains, and the people and communities that business rely on. Alongside the growing urgency...
Conflict around the world is rising. Civil wars have tripled over the years. Challenges such as resource scarcity, climate change and the lingering effects of...
