85% of Companies Increased Sustainability Investments Over Past Year: Deloitte Survey | Tech sector leads net zero charge in UK

85% of Companies Increased Sustainability Investments Over Past Year, as Execs Expect Direct Business Benefits: Deloitte Survey

The vast majority of large companies across the world have been increasing sustainability-related investments over the past year, as C-suite executives have become more concerned about the impact of climate change on their companies, while simultaneously also become more focused on the direct business benefits and opportunities presented by their climate and sustainability initiatives, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte. Read more.

Tech sector leads net zero charge in UK, census reveals

New data shows that IT and communications companies are leading the charge in carbon reduction efforts in the United Kingdom, with 91% set to have emission reduction plans by 2025. According to the inaugural UK Net Zero Business Census, the technology sector spearheads the nation’s transition to net zero. Read more.

Case study: How illimity Group works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

September 17, 2024 – illimity Group is a digital bank with a unique business model that merges advanced technology with robust banking expertise. The bank operates without physical branches or legacy processes, relying on a proprietary, cutting-edge IT architecture that is entirely cloud-based and modular. illimity Group is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities.??Read more.

Case study: How TELUS creates economic value for its stakeholders

September 16, 2024 – TELUS is a world-leading communications technology company with more than $18 billion in annual revenue and 18 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video and security over its award-winning networks. TELUS’ social purpose drives all areas of its business, to ultimately create long-term, sustainable value for all its stakeholders. Read more.

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78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

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