What do Mining and Gardening Have in Common?
Even the most diverse projects in different parts of the world tend to share some communalities in terms of context. And sometimes, recognizing these can be very sobering. Two recent assignments in the lawn and garden sector in North America () and the mining sector in Central Asia ('s ) drove home the importance of climate change issues.
Canada’s GRI reporting in 2011 appears on par with 2010
Although 2011 GRI reporting in the US seems to be trailing by nearly 30% from 2010, Canada’s numbers remain largely on par. But has push by government and PDAC been effective? Read the rest of this entry »
Has GRI Reporting declined by up to 30% in US?
Hiding in plain sight: the (incomplete, Jan 2012) numbers of GRI reporters show a nearly 30% decline from 2010 to 2011. And GRI started counting non-GRI reporters. Read the rest of this entry »
Launch of Equator Principles III Delayed to July 2012
Today, the Equator Principles Association announced a delay to the development and launch of the Equator Principles III Update. The new launch date is currently set for July 2012. Read the rest of this entry »
Prizma shortlisted by AfDB, searching for African Partners
The shortlisted Prizma to provide Training and Consultancy on Environmental and Social (E&S) Management in Financial Intermediaries (FI) and Microfinance Institutions (MFI). We are now searching for additional partners in Africa to collaborate with our team of experienced international experts.
Happy Holidays and a Wonderful 2012
Continuing our tradition, rather than spending money on printed cards and mailing them, we invite you to help us redirect these funds to a charity on your behalf. Please submit your selection by December 27, 2011. .
IFC Publishes 2012 Guidance on Performance Standards
The published its Updated Guidance Notes, the companion to the , which will also apply to Equator Banks and be effective January 1, 2012.
Most Popular Entries on this Blog in 2011
As the year is coming to an end, I assembled the favorite entries on my blog. Are you curious to see which ones made it to the Top 10 list and which ones attracted most comments? Read the rest of this entry »
Sustainability Conference in Seoul
’s was recently invited to participate at the 6th Sustainability Management Conference in Seoul, Korea. The focus of the event, sponsored by the and the , was an examination of the , the and and the way in which companies and banks have been responding to them. Read the rest of this entry »
BHP MOZAL Smelter Back for OECD MNE Review
reports that UK National Contact Point for OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises re-initiated review of BHP Billiton's bypass case of its MOZAL smelter in Mozambique after IFC Compliance Advisor Ombudsman appears to have failed to facilitate a resolution of this case. Read the rest of this entry »