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The following list comprises the most popular entries amongst 78 blogs posted in 2010 which resulted in over 13,400 page views: (more...)

In its recent CODE Progress Report on IFC Sustainability Framework Review and Update ( December 1, 2010), IFC notes that, with exceptions (such as the Access to Information Policy), majority of proposed changes are clarifications rather than material changes.  (more...)

As discussions about the failed Bill C300 are subsiding, BHP Billiton's sustainability report is being mocked and NGOs lodged complaints about the company’s Mozal aluminum smelter with the JSE SRI Index and IFC’s independent recourse mechanism. (more...)

As I note that another bank - NIBC - has joined the group of financial institutions which have adopted the Equator Principles, I recalled a friendly request and equally friendly but probing questions prompting this blog entry. (more...)

Water use intensity (and quality) is critical to the extractive sector. Do we need better reporting metrics or should we look at water offsets to make a real difference? (more...)

The Equator Principles, the de facto environmental and social benchmark used in project finance, will undergo a strategic review. Will this help with further mainstreaming or shifting financing more radically into other directions? (more...)

Since end of July 2010, 29 sustainability reports were added to list of GRI-type reports for USA and Canada (contains sector, application level/type and links) taking the total from 56 to now 87 reports. (more...)

 The Equator Principles Financial Institutions have recently adopted new Governance Rules to create a  membership structure - Equator Principles Association - and formalize existing procedures and practices. The Rules introduce delisting provisions for members not meeting public reporting requirements. (more...)

IFC launched a second round of public consultation to update the IFC Performance Standards (2006), which provide also the basis for the Equator Principles. In mid June 2010, the first meeting was held in Washington DC. It attracted over 5o participants from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and industry.What are the emerging themes? (more...)

While some may still be wondering how long they can get away without reporting, others see this as an opportunity to leverage sunk costs, impress investors and drive performance improvement. All first time reporters will be wondering about one thing: what is the length of that proverbial string? What are cost drivers of inaugural sustainability reporting? (more...)