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Meet our Climate Resilience Benchmark! ?? After piloting our Climate Resilience Module across 10 projects, 6 countries, and 2,400+ voices, we now have a Climate Resilience Score—a benchmark organizations can use to understand and improve their resilience. > Built from key indicators: preparedness, ability to cope, and recovery time > Designed to work across sectors—agriculture, finance, energy, and more > Helping organizations and investors make data-driven decisions For organizations navigating climate risks, this means more clarity, better comparisons, and actionable insights. Find out more and get in touch about measuring your organization's impact on resilience: https://lnkd.in/eK2x_Y5S

?? Aplicaciones para el Propel Fellowship ya están abiertas Buscan líderes sociales con visión y determinación para escalar su impacto con tecnología. Si trabajas por el cambio social en América Latina, esta es tu oportunidad. ?Qué obtendrás? > Un plan para hacer crecer tu organización > Una comunidad de +200 líderes sociales en LatAm > Recursos para potenciar tu recaudación de fondos ???Aplica hasta Marzo 17 en: https://lnkd.in/d7aRT-xs

?? The EU's Omnibus Legislation may seem like a step backwards, but it still holds promise for advancing climate responsibility and tackling human rights issues —what does this complex proposal really mean for Europe's sustainability future? ?? As we digest last week's European Commission's Omnibus proposal, which consolidates the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and EU Taxonomy, it's clear that it represents a significant retrenchment from previous ambitions. Let's break down the key changes: - CSRD: The threshold for "large undertakings" has been raised to companies with over 1,000 employees, reducing the number of companies in scope by a whopping 80%. Reporting requirements for new cohorts are also delayed by two years. - CSDDD: Due diligence obligations now focus on direct suppliers rather than entire value chains, and assessments of due diligence policies are extended from annual to every five years. Reporting requirements are also delayed by one year. ?? Much has also rightly been made of the lopsided rationale provided by the Commission which focuses on a regulatory cost narrative (check out the excellent Andreas Rasche). The delays to the passage of the legislation will only add further uncertainty as well as frustration for those companies who had started to prepare themselves for the changes (Tom Carr is typically clear sighted on this). ?? And yet despite all this, if we take a giant step back the proposals still mark progress in sustainability regulation. Core principles like double-materiality and external assurance remain intact, and whilst due diligence policies may formerly only require a review every half a decade, companies may still be required to look more regularly at their performance in order to properly understand their efficacy. ?? So while the Omnibus has narrowed the regulations scope and introduced delays, the need for robust sustainability practices persists. At 60 Decibels we remain optimistic about the future of sustainability reporting and due diligence in the EU. The Omnibus might not be the bold step forward many had hoped for, but with so much negative news emerging relating to efforts to maintain or promote positive social impact, the proposal does at least keep sustainability on the EU legislative agenda. #Sustainability #EUOmnibus #HumanRightsDueDiligence

Measuring impact is powerful—it shines a spotlight on what is working and what needs a closer look to turn good intentions into real results. But it’s not always straightforward. Data can be difficult to gather, results aren’t always easy to compare, and making sense of it all to drive action takes effort. We see these challenges all the time—our approach (https://lnkd.in/efsYs3aK) is centred around making impact measurement easier, more comparable, and more actionable. For those actively measuring the impact of your solution, company or portfolio, we're interested to hear – which of the following do you find to be the biggest challenge? (Or if its something else, let us know in the comments)

We believe #InternationalWomensDay is more than a day to celebrate. It’s a moment to reflect, recognize progress, and commit to action. Today, we’re sharing Nina’s story. As a farmer and community leader in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, she supplies camu camu to Selva Nevada, an artisanal ice cream company that sources from smallholder farmers in post-conflict regions. Through this partnership, she has found greater economic stability and a stronger sense of community. Stories like this one highlight the power of opportunity—but they also remind us how much work remains. That's why on March 11th, we’re hosting a live session on The Future of Gender Lens Financing, where leading experts will discuss the role of customer data and lived experiences in shaping more inclusive financial systems. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eRnB_tfm cc: 2X Global, Raania Rizvi, Rachna Saxena, Natasha Dinham, Venu Aggarwal, Gates Foundation, Dalberg, Roots of Impact, ImpactAlpha, NextBillion, Responsible Investor

How does early access to wages affect employees' financial habits? Earned Wage Access (EWA) lets workers access part of their paycheck before payday. While it's growing rapidly in emerging markets, limited research on the impact of EWA leaves questions about its benefits, costs, opportunities, and risks. We've just released findings from studying three EWA providers in Vietnam, India, and Malaysia—told through the voices of users. Our latest research explores how employees use EWA, its impact on financial well-being, and what it means for employers. Discover 5 key findings, user stories and full results: https://lnkd.in/esJgEWXE #earnedwageaccess #financialinclusion #impactdata

We’re excited to share that Kat Harrison (Director at 60 Decibels) will be speaking at the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Global Forum in Barbados on March 13, 2025. She’ll be joining the session: ? Powering the SDGs: From Connections to Consumption (11:00-13:00) This conversation will dive into: ? The rapid scaling of off-grid energy solutions—and the barriers still in the way ? Why access alone isn’t enough—shifting the focus from connections to meaningful energy use ? Real-world examples of how electricity transforms and saves lives across key sectors With global leaders, innovators, and policymakers coming together, the Forum is a critical moment to accelerate progress toward SDG7 and a clean energy future. Reach out if we'll see you there! #SEforALLForum #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #SDG7

Sustainability regulations are evolving fast. The smartest businesses aren’t just keeping up—they’re getting ahead. This piece from Sancroft explores how businesses can navigate the latest EU sustainability regulations without losing sight of real progress. Our Co-Founder Tom Adams shares how companies like Unilever are taking a smarter, more cost-effective approach to human rights data collection—turning compliance into an opportunity, not just an obligation. This kind of pragmatic, creative approach is exactly what’s needed to turn compliance into a competitive advantage. Check out the full read here: https://lnkd.in/ejYee247

If you’re only measuring reach, you’re only getting half the story. Knowing how many people have bought/received a product is useful. Knowing how many are actually using the product is even better. But the real insight lies in understanding how it has changed their lives. That’s why the impact indicators we track go beyond “Did you use this product?”—and ask: > Was it affordable? > Did it improve your quality of life? > Would you recommend it to others? Swipe for a closer look at one of our key indicators, or check out the full blog: https://lnkd.in/eVgAnpmP

Thanks to Hewatele Limited, Oxygen access is improving—56% of facilities now have ‘very adequate’ supply, and 78% report significantly better access. Hewatele’s impact insights show that more healthcare workers now feel confident administering oxygen—but training needs to reach more people to close the gap. Their latest Fun Fact Friday post breaks it down. Check it out below! ??