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Social Aspect of ESG: Fostering Employee Well-Being in the Workplace
December 19, 2023

Social Aspect of ESG: Fostering Employee Well-Being in the Workplace

While there is a wide array of social issues such as labor relations, diversity, equity, inclusion and belongingness, protection of human rights, well-being and community engagement, this article will focus on the topic of employee well-being and how organizations can foster a safe, healthy working environment for employees.
Social Aspect of ESG: Promoting Gender Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
December 19, 2023

Social Aspect of ESG: Promoting Gender Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

This article will focus on DEIB, particularly gender diversity and inclusion and what companies are doing in this area to reap the benefits of a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
Social Aspect of ESG: Social Factors and KPIs Shaping a More Sustainable Future
December 19, 2023

Social Aspect of ESG: Social Factors and KPIs Shaping a More Sustainable Future

Nowadays, all stakeholders of a company, including investors, management, and employees, are under pressure to be more aware than ever of the impact of their business on local communities. The social aspects of ESG are wide-ranging, including the nature of labor in a company, respect for human rights throughout the supply chain, and involvement in local communities.
Join NRI Manila’s Financial Survey to Share Your Experience Using E-wallets
December 19, 2023

Join NRI Manila’s Financial Survey to Share Your Experience Using E-wallets

This September 2023, NRI Manila is conducting an online consumer financial habits survey specifically tailored to those living in Metro Manila.
Social Aspect of ESG: Human Rights Due Diligence – An Emerging Business Imperative
December 19, 2023

Social Aspect of ESG: Human Rights Due Diligence – An Emerging Business Imperative

Human Rights Due Diligence is a systematic approach for companies to proactively assess their human rights risks and consider how to respond to the risks identified.
Is the Philippines Going Carbon Neutrality?
December 19, 2023

Is the Philippines Going Carbon Neutrality?

In this article, we would like to consider the question: Can the Philippines declare a zero carbon netzero and align itself with other ASEAN countries?
Join This Quick Survey to Help Develop Future Financial Policies and Services in the Philippines
December 19, 2023

Join This Quick Survey to Help Develop Future Financial Policies and Services in the Philippines

Join this quick survey conducted by Nomura Research Institute to help develop future financial policies and services in the Philippines!
Explainer: How Do Countries & Orgs Value, Trade Green House Emission Reductions?
December 19, 2023

Explainer: How Do Countries & Orgs Value, Trade Green House Emission Reductions?

This issue features the "Emissions Trading System" and "Carbon Credits". Both systems aim to value and trade emission reductions, but their concepts are different.
Impact of Carbon Tax on Our Lives
December 19, 2023

Impact of Carbon Tax on Our Lives

A carbon tax is a system of taxation on the emission of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. In other words, it is a system whereby businesses and individuals are charged based on the amount of greenhouse gases produced when we use energy or drive a car.
Carbon Pricing Adoption Advances Worldwide
December 19, 2023

Carbon Pricing Adoption Advances Worldwide

A carbon taxes is a system of taxation based on the amount of emissions. Companies and individuals pay taxes based on the amount of GHG emissions they produce. If emissions are high, more taxes is imposed; if emissions are low, less taxes is imposed.
Greenwashing: what it is and how to avoid it
December 19, 2023

Greenwashing: what it is and how to avoid it

Have you ever heard of the term "greenwashing"?
Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2023
December 19, 2023

Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2023

2023 looks to be of greater interest for companies here in the Philippines when it comes to ESG and sustainability, built up on trends that have begun last year.
Renewable Energy on the Rise – Watch Out for in 2023
December 19, 2023

Renewable Energy on the Rise – Watch Out for in 2023

2023 looks to be of greater interest for companies here in the Philippines when it comes to sustainability, built up on trends that have begun in 2022 and are influenced by policies and regulatory guidelines on how to transition from the old practices in business to ESG-based or sustainable practices in the Philippines.
Making the Renewable Energy Switch through the Green Energy Option Program
December 19, 2023

Making the Renewable Energy Switch through the Green Energy Option Program

The Philippines continues to push for renewable energy sourcing to lower fossil fuel dependency and to increase energy security.
What Companies Need to Know about the Extended Producer Responsibility Act
December 19, 2023

What Companies Need to Know about the Extended Producer Responsibility Act

The EPR Act aims to prevent waste from leaking to the environment through activities such as buy-back, offsetting, establishing of commercial or industrial scale facilities for recycling, composting, thermal treatment, and other waste diversion or disposal, and clean-up of waste leaked to coastal areas, public roads, and other sites.
Social Enterprises Leading the Way Towards Reducing Plastic Pollution
December 19, 2023

Social Enterprises Leading the Way Towards Reducing Plastic Pollution

Microplastics formed from plastic waste are considered to be toxic to all living organisms and can end up back in humans through the food chain.
Sustainable Cities in PH through Urban Agriculture
December 19, 2023

Sustainable Cities in PH through Urban Agriculture

Even before the impact of the climate change is obvious recent years, waste from vegetables is one of the issues of agriculture sector in the Philippines, especially waste from post-harvest up to kitchen.
Beyond Going Green: An Overview of the Need to Become a Sustainable Business in the Philippines
December 19, 2023

Beyond Going Green: An Overview of the Need to Become a Sustainable Business in the Philippines

To thrive in the future means that companies must be more aware of environmental, social, and economic issues and develop informed and decisions as we transition into the new normal.