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This article was originally published on wallbrook.com The Gulf region is a major destination for migrant workers. With foreign nationals making up a significant portion of the workforce, responsible recruitment is a priority issue for businesses operating in the region. Companies must navigate a landscape of legal, regulatory and operational challenges to ensure fair recruitment…

This article was written by Hope Bristow, Claire Bosch Zuazo, Vanessa Celis Gil, Alexa Cotton, Viviana M. Jiménez, Courtney McCorstin, and Karen Hamilton. Carbon emissions are often used as a baseline for measuring anthropogenic impact on planetary systems. This solitary focus on carbon unfortunately comes with trade-offs that can have adverse effects on natural ecosystems…

The construction sector is a key driver of economic growth and job creation across many European countries. However, the environmental impact of construction also accounts for a significant share of resource consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste generation. Key Environmental Impacts of Construction Resource Depletion It requires a large number of materials, representing approximately 50% of all extracted material,…

As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards continue to evolve, businesses worldwide face a transformative period of regulatory changes. 2025 promises to be a pivotal year, with new reporting requirements, harmonisation of standards, and increased accountability reshaping the ESG landscape. Here, Anthesis’ regulatory and reporting experts share insights into expectations and their implications for businesses…

The private equity landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. Driven by a confluence of factors, including escalating regulatory pressure, rising investor expectations, and growing consumer demand for sustainable products and services, private equity decarbonisation has become a central focus.  This dynamic environment presents both challenges and opportunities for private equity firms. Navigating this complex landscape…

The inside look at what’s shaping the sustainability landscape. As we enter another year, sustainability continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Regulatory changes, market expectations, and global treaties will make 2025 a pivotal year. Anthesis experts share some of the sustainability trends to watch in 2025. Subscribe to our Newsletter Stay up to date…

The number of Fortune 500 companies with net zero commitments has increased by 6%, signaling renewed momentum after minimal growth in previous years. From 2022 to 2023, the growth rate stagnated at only 2%. This resurgence reflects the increased urgency among companies to address their climate impact and meet evolving regulatory expectations¹.  Currently, about half…

By now, nature as a topic for business no longer needs an introduction. With environmental risks dominating the long-term global risk rankings published every year by the World Economic Forum, nature loss truly is everyone’s business. But as the global response for corporate nature accountability develops, the proliferation of frameworks, expectations and tools can be…

In April 2023, the European Union’s Parliament approved the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a groundbreaking regulation designed to ban imports of commodities that drive deforestation at a global scale, namely: soy, beef, palm oil, wood, cocoa, coffee and rubber – and their derivatives. As a replacement to the EU Timber Regulation, it has marked a…

This article delves into the key considerations for optimising climate risk data management for organisations aiming to become more resilient and responsive to climate risks and opportunities.