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Annual research from ESG_VC and BVCA analyses data from almost 600 start-ups backed by leading venture capital firms.
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Paul Ferretti
05.06.2024
Covering a range of important factors such as environmental impact, social responsibility, human rights, and governance, the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) marks a significant step towards accounting for sustainability alongside financial reporting in the EU.
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Mauro Cozzi
10.05.2024
A few weeks ago, Californian took a big step. In a move designed to boost the diversity of the notoriously homogenous world of venture-backed startups, the State’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, passed a law that means VCs in the state must report on the diversity of their portfolio companies.
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Eleanor Kaye
23.11.2023
As consumer demand shifted and labour shortages became apparent, supply chain issues first rose to prominence during lockdown. Problems continued to dominate headlines last year too, as business models were disrupted and many companies incurred increased costs.
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Sam Leavitt
14.11.2023
In today's business landscape, there's a growing emphasis on sustainability — balancing profit-making with environmental responsibility. Sustainability is about ensuring that our actions benefit not just our pockets but also the planet we inhabit.
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Fabien Cros
16.10.2023
In today's beauty industry, the allure of eco-friendly products and sustainable practices is more enticing than ever. However, behind the glitzy packaging and catchy buzzwords lies a disconcerting truth: greenwashing and false advertising are rampant, leaving well-intentioned entrepreneurs in the dark about the true impact of their products.
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Anete Vabule
30.08.2023
For many businesses a singular focus on net-zero, climate change and the shift to renewable energy has largely blinded them from the reality that environmental issues are much wider than ‘just’ the weather. New businesses must seize the opportunity to embed a more holistic approach to sustainability from their inception.
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Jonah Grunsell
08.08.2023
ESG_VC, the industry initiative enabling startups to measure and improve their ESG performance, and the BVCA have today published analysis of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data provided by 450 startups backed by leading venture capital firms including Lakestar, Balderton Molten, Highland, Beringea, and MMC.
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Jamie Walker
28.06.2023
Recent news shows that the number of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) carrying an ESG label more than doubled in the past two years, reaching almost 1,300 at the end of 2022.
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Stefano Capacci
15.06.2023
As the dust settles on our shrinking UK economy and growing global concerns, startups across the board are facing a well trodden fork in the road; why are we chasing profit, when we can, and should, shoot for purpose?
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Abb-d Taiyo
28.04.2023
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has become increasingly important in recent years. The latest legislation from the European Union, however, means businesses will have no choice but to take it seriously – something that could have significant consequences for larger enterprises and longer term significant impacts for publicly traded small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Jessica Camus
26.09.2022
Whether it's saving food from the tip, or giving underwear to people who need it in refugee camps - these nine startups operating in the UK with B Corp certification are making the world a better place.
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14.09.2022
Tobin Murphy-Coles, CEO at Amba, discusses the changes in workers’ priorities since the start of the pandemic, and how employers should adapt to meet the needs of a new type of workforce with new expectations.
22.06.2022
Public pressure and government regulation are turning sustainability into an organisational necessity. After a timid emergence over the past decade, job seekers are now refusing to work for companies without strong environmental policies.
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Chantel Scheepers
14.06.2022
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