Month: May 2023

The latest episode of The Sustainable Finance Podcast is now live, featuring our very own Andy Cartland and Gloria Mirrione. If you’re not yet familiar with Paul Ellis and The Sustainable Finance Podcast, it boasts a series of interviews with sustainable finance experts from top companies and global organizations like Schroders, FTSE Russel, The London Stock Exchange Group, Gitterman Wealth Management, and many more. 

In the episode, Andy and Gloria provide insights into the crucial role that finance plays in making a positive impact in the transition to a more sustainable economy, and the talent required to lead the change needed. 

Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/ej9ScUdw

If you like what you hear, stay tuned for more of this partnership airing over the next six months.

About Acre

At Acre, we work with the most aspirational businesses with potential to make real change; from those who are just starting out to those who are well on the journey to crafting a legacy. 

Our 18 years’ experience in sustainability recruitment, combined with our extensive global network, enables us to provide talent solutions that are designed to deliver this change. 

Through our unique behavioural assessment technology, we understand the types of people, skills and behaviours required to create impact. We can develop these qualities within your existing teams too. 

We find talented people and develop their skills to ensure they make a true impact in ambitious, progressive organisations. 

Acre. Making companies ready for tomorrow.

Originally published on GoDaddy Life

What is your name and what do you do here at GoDaddy?

I’m Sathvika, and I work as a Software Engineer in the Customer Engagement Platform team at GoDaddy. I am also involved in the Employee Resource Group (ERG), GDAsians, as their events leader. In this role, I plan and organize events for our community members.

What is your daily source of inspiration?

As an Asian woman in tech, I am motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of technology and create new solutions to complex problems within the industry. I find inspiration in the achievements of other women and underrepresented people in tech, as their stories serve as a great source of encouragement and validation. In addition, I volunteer as a hub leader for an organization called Rewriting the Code, where I plan events for early career women in tech.

What has GoDaddy done to support you, your teammates, and your family?

GoDaddy has given me the opportunity to get involved by networking with various ERGs. These groups have provided me with exposure to learn from a diverse group of people. I also appreciate the chance to interact with the leadership team and learn from them. Additionally, the in-office experience is great for fostering a sense of community at work.

What does Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month mean to you?

AANHPI Heritage Month provides an opportunity to honor the rich and diverse cultural heritage of AANHPI communities and raise awareness of the challenges they have faced. These communities are highly diverse, making it an important time to promote and understand the experiences and cultures of all communities.

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The push to develop ESG and sustainability reporting standards that can be used globally is taking a big step forward with the announcement of two new standards by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). ISSB is now developing a “general sustainability-related standard” (S1) to describe “sustainability” as a company’s ability to sustainably maintain resources and relationships, manage dependencies and impacts within its whole business ecosystem over short-, medium-, and long-term timeframes. A second standard (S2) will address corporate disclosure about climate within the context of the company’s value creation.

Importantly, both the S1 and S2 standards will build on the current SASB Standards that are now maintained within ISSB. Some 2,700 companies in 70-plus jurisdictions are using voluntary SASB standards for their reporting, according to the ISSB. These include 72 percent of the S&P Global 1200 Index.

Explains Jeffrey Hales, Chair of ISSB’s SASB Standard Board Advisory Group: “The increase in companies around the world voluntarily using the SASB Standards in response to investor demand sends a strong signal about the information that investors need. ISSB is committed to maintaining and enhancing the SASB Standards so that they continue to be effective in supporting companies [to] deliver industry-based sustainability disclosure to investors. Through this project we hope to make it easier for companies to apply the SASB Standards regardless of where they operate, and to help companies apply IFRS S1 to produce comparable and decision-useful disclosures.”

The ISSB welcomes your feedback on the proposed S1 and S2 standards (scheduled to go into effect in January 2024), with consultation open for comments until August 9. The Exposure Draft for the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standard is available to review and comments can be provided online at the IFRS web site.

According to the ISSB, feedback will help the ISSB develop “targeted amendments to the SASB Standards to make sure references within them are internationally applicable.” Currently, about 20% of SASB Standards have references to specific jurisdictional laws/regulation. The SASB Standards were initially developed for the sustainability reporting of U.S. companies. G&A Institute is a member of the SASB Standards Consultant Content Program and helps its clients with consulting and advice regarding the use of SASB Standards and where these fit in the broader ESG ecosystem.

The S1 and S2 standards will also be based on the framework of the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) for assessing and reporting on financial risks of climate change within portfolios. The TCFD was established in 2015 by the Financial Stability Board, created by the G20 nations to promote financial stability. The board coordinates with national financial authorities and international standards bodies to develop strong regulatory, supervisory, and other financial sector policies. In the U.S., member organizations include the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Treasury Department, and the Federal Reserve.

The G&A Institute team is closely following the development of important sustainability reporting standards being developed around the world and looks forward to keeping you updated. We are also available for consultation. Connect with us!

This is just the introduction of G&A’s Sustainability Highlights newsletter this week. Click here to view the full issue.

CHARLESTON, S.C., May 23, 2023 /3BL Media/ – The Blackbaud Giving FundⓇ, a donor-advised fund that brings supporters and nonprofits together to advance the state of giving, announces the disbursement of over $682 million in charitable gifting in 2022 and a lifetime disbursement of over $1.6 billion. This reflects more than 8% increase in dollars granted compared to 2021, further showcasing donors’ commitment to supporting philanthropic impact locally and globally.

In 2022, The Blackbaud Giving Fund has safely disbursed funds from over 582,000 donors to more than 139,000 nonprofits in America and around the globe, making the Fund among the top ten largest donor-advised fund sponsors in America.

“The Fund exists to bring donors and nonprofits together with an efficient and secure donation process to power philanthropic efforts,” said Matt Nash, executive director of The Blackbaud Giving Fund. “The increase in average donation amounts shows us that people continue to value the work nonprofits do, so we will continue to support their efforts and prioritize safe and efficient disbursements to nonprofits.”

As one of the youngest donor-advised funds, The Blackbaud Giving Fund continues to offer safe and efficient transfers from donors to nonprofits to support global good. Offering nonprofits resources, including ACH payments, receipting, statistics, and reporting through the free NPOconnect platform, The Blackbaud Giving Fund seeks to offer valuable resources for nonprofits to help increase awareness and relationships with millions of potential donors.

With donors selecting to support nonprofits in sectors including civil rights, education, human services, agriculture, health initiatives, arts, and more, The Blackbaud Giving Fund actively vets each nonprofit to determine its credibility and its standing with the IRS to ensure donors’ money supports the causes that are important to them.

For more information about The Blackbaud Giving Fund, visit blackbaudgivingfund.org, or follow the organization on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for updates, news, and more. 
 

About The Blackbaud Giving Fund:

Facilitating over $1.6 billion in charitable contributions to more than 195,000 nonprofits worldwide since 2020, The Blackbaud Giving Fund brings supporters and nonprofits together to advance the state of giving. The fund simplifies the giving experience by offering companies and individuals a secure and efficient way to give to vetted nonprofits and delivers contributions directly to them. Beyond disbursing all funds quickly to nonprofits, the fund offers resources to organizations, including receipting, a donor communication platform, statistics, reports, ACH payments, and more.

The Blackbaud Giving Fund is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity and donor-advised fund sponsor that was organized and operates exclusively for charitable purposes. It is not controlled by and is not a program or activity of Blackbaud, Inc. The Blackbaud Giving Fund’s mission is to unleash generosity by connecting people to causes they care about around the world. 

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