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SUMMARY:Scope 3 Event Series: Beyond Borders - Protecting human rights in global supply chains
DESCRIPTION:With more than 450 million people working in supply chain-related jobs\, it is crucial that we address the environmental and social impacts associated with complex global supply chains. The current globalized economy requires businesses to source goods and services from suppliers that often span multiple countries with radically different legal\, regulatory\, and environmental practices. While these complex supply chains provide economic and social development opportunities\, they also pose significant environmental and social risks that many companies have been unable to effectively mitigate (United Nations Global Compact Progress Report 2019).\nThe UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other international norms for companies are not legally binding\, and many companies have inadequate or no human rights due diligence measures in place. However\, there have been significant developments in this regard. The EU Parliament recently approved the highly anticipated Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This directive is expected to be transposed across the EU in the next couple of years\, and will require companies to conduct due diligence on human rights and environmental-related issues in their operations and supply chains\, across various areas. Non-compliance with this directive can lead to substantial financial and criminal consequences\, as well as civil liabilities for damages caused by human rights or environmental issues.\nThe event will address key questions such as: \n\nWhat does the CSDDD mean for businesses?\nWhat are the challenges faced by companies in implementing human rights due diligence?\nHow can these challenges be overcome?\nHow are asset managers navigating these potential risks?\nHow can companies\, international organizations\, governments\, and civil society organizations work together to promote responsible supply chain practices?\n\nScope 3 is not only about emission reduction but also about addressing the broader environmental and social impacts associated with global supply chains.\n\n\nProgramme:\n\n\n\n18:00 – 18:30\nRegistration\n\n\n18:30 – 18:45\nWelcome by GreenBuzz & moderator Camilla Leopoldino (Vontobel)\n\n\n18:45 – 18:55\nSpeaker Input by Rachel Brooks\, Head of Executive Education at the University of St. Gallen (CSI-HSG) \n\n\n18:55 – 19:05\nSpeaker Input by  Daniel Vaughan-Whitehead\, Founder of the Fair Wage Network\n\n\n19:05 – 19:15\nSpeaker Input by Ally Wong\, Sustainable Investing/ ESG Researcher at Robeco\n\n\n19:15 – 19:45\nModerated Q&A*\n\n\n19:45 – 21:30\nApéro and Buzzing!\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://greenbuzz.global/event/human-rights/
LOCATION:Kulturpark\, Pfingstweidstrasse 16\, Zurich\, 8005\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Social Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Thematic Event: Collaboration models to accelerate climate action in humanitarian settings
DESCRIPTION:Climate change affects every aspect of people’s lives\, both creating and exacerbating humanitarian crises around the world. Warming of the atmosphere\, ocean and land – driven by human activity – is causing climate variations and extremes all over the world\, with over three billion people living in places that are highly vulnerable to climate change. Action taken to date by the international community has been insufficient to prevent or reverse these trends. \nNo one can address these challenges alone. New solutions and inspiring partnerships are needed now to prevent further suffering\, the need for new collaboration models to bolster climate action and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities has never been more urgent. \nWe are pleased to partner with the International Committee of the Red Cross and Swiss Re Foundation to showcase the potential impact of philanthropic giving and the power of cross-sectoral partnerships to strengthen climate action.  \nProgramme: \n\n\n\n18:00 – 18:30\nRegistration\n\n\n18:30 – 18:40\nWelcome by GreenBuzz\n\n\n18:40 – 18:50\nWelcome by Stefan Huber\, Director at Swiss Re Foundation\n\n\n18:50 – 18:55 \nShort film screening\n\n\n18:55 – 19:05\nKeynote by Patrick Youssef\, Regional Director- Africa at International Committee of the Red Cross\n\n\n19:05 – 19:45\nPanel discussion moderated by GreenBuzz*\n\n\n19:45 – 20:00\nQ&A\n\n\n20:00 – 21:30\nApéro\n\n\n\n*Panelists: \n\nPatrick Youssef\, Regional Director- Africa at International Committee of the Red Cross\nCatalina Jaime\, Head of Climate and Conflict at Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre\nLuis Alvarado\, Head of GAEA at World Economic Forum
URL:https://greenbuzz.global/event/climate-action-in-humanitarian-settings/
LOCATION:Swiss Re Foundation\, Mythenquai 50\, Zürich\, 8022\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity & Climate Change,Social Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Thematic Event: Loss & Damage Fund - A step towards climate justice?
DESCRIPTION:​​Those who contribute the least to greenhouse gas emissions often end up bearing the brunt of climate impacts. This is why\, for many\, the “loss and damage” caused by climate change is at its heart an issue of climate justice. \nClimate justice is more than a moral issue. It is an economic issue. \nAt COP27 in November 2022\, a Loss and Damage (L&D) Fund was established to help those most affected by the climate crisis. This fund is dubbed a historic achievement by many and a critical step towards achieving our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring climate justice. \nThe L&D Fund is designed to provide financial support to vulnerable communities and countries that are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. This includes those who are suffering from extreme weather events\, sea level rise\, and other climate-related disasters. By providing financial support\, the fund will help these communities to recover and build resilience to future climate impacts. \nWe will be joined by speakers from finance\, Swiss Youth for Climate\, and business\, who will be sharing their perspectives on these important questions: \n\nHow should companies be held to account for Loss and Damage?\nWhat criteria will be used to determine which countries are eligible for funding?\nWhat types of activities will be supported by the Loss and Damage Fund?\nWhat measures can be taken to ensure that funds are used appropriately and not misappropriated by governments?\n\nThis event is brought to you in collaboration with the One Planet Lab. \nThe Loss and Damage Fund is a critical step towards achieving our SDGs and ensuring climate justice. We hope you can join us to discuss the importance of this fund and how we can ensure its success. \n\n–
URL:https://greenbuzz.global/event/thematic-event-loss-damage-fund-a-step-towards-climate-justice/
LOCATION:Kulturpark\, Pfingstweidstrasse 16\, Zurich\, 8005\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity & Climate Change,Social Sustainability,Sustainable Finance & Investing
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SUMMARY:Thematic Event: Employee Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:The mental health of employees is a core piece to a company’s sustainability. As such\, it represents an important pillar in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) because\, as the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges\, “there can be no health or sustainable development without mental health.” In fact\, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 promotes good health & well-being at all ages.This means that any company that aims to be(come) sustainable needs to address this issue. \nExternal stressors\, such as the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine\, have worsened the global mental health crisis. Additionally\, individuals are more and more aware of global challenges like climate change\, hunger\, inequality\, which can lead to increased anxiety and overall deteriorating mental health. \nEmployees with good mental health are more likely to stay at a company. 22% of staff leaving organisations cite mental health reasons for doing so\, this rises to 77% for Gen Z employees (2019 Mental Health at Work Report). So for productivity and also retention it is vital that mental health is prioritised. \nBut what are some of the measures companies can take? For example\, they can make sure to create a supportive culture that is free from stigma and encourages employees to seek help when needed. They can train supervisors who recognize the warning signs of workers that may be struggling with mental health and to direct them to the appropriate support systems. And there are many more steps companies can take.
URL:https://greenbuzz.global/event/thematic-event-employee-mental-health/
LOCATION:Kulturpark\, Pfingstweidstrasse 16\, Zurich\, 8005\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Social Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Informal Drinks: SDG16 in Times of Conflict - Should it matter to business?
DESCRIPTION:“There is no sustainability without peace\, and no peace without sustainability.” – Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 16) \nFollowing the outbreak of war in Ukraine\, we said that GreenBuzz would examine the link between war & sustainability and why promoting positive peace is so important. \nOn September 8th\, we will therefore host informal drinks to talk about different forms of peace\, and what it implies for politics\, businesses and society. We will use SDG 16 as a starting point for this discussion and why it should matter to business. \nMilitary conflicts have a severe impact on the environment\, society and economy\, causing massive destruction and suffering in the regions affected. At the end of 2021\, the total number of people worldwide who were forced to flee their homes due to conflicts\, violence\, fear of persecution and human rights violations was 89.3 million\, the highest level recorded by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) in almost seven decades. \nWhat can businesses do to ensure they do no harm in regions they operate in? Should weapons be included in sustainable investments? We are joined by Dr Evelyn Dietsche who heads the Business & Peace programme of Swisspeace and Rachel Whittaker Head of Sustainable Investment Research\, Robeco to provoke an interesting discussion\, moderated by Marie Froehlicher. \nBut even in the absence of war\, the arms industry\, maintenance of armed forces and their training place an enormous burden on the environment. \nInterestingly SDG 16 includes the greatest number of targets (16) of all the 17 SDGs\, it also entails the least implementation measures (2) to achieve it. Why is that? And why is it so difficult to develop concrete steps of action in this regard? What is the role of peace in sustainable development\, and is it being talked about enough?
URL:https://greenbuzz.global/event/informal-drinks-sdg16-in-times-of-conflict-should-it-matter-to-business/
LOCATION:Kulturpark\, Pfingstweidstrasse 16\, Zurich\, 8005\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Social Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Thematic Event: The Social Impact of the Pandemic - A Business Perspective
DESCRIPTION:During the week of Human Rights Day \, we invite you to join us for an important online discussion. \nThe pandemic has shone a light on our impact on the planet and people. In one way or another\, all of us have been affected by this. At this event\, we’ll take a business perspective to the social impact the pandemic has had. Changing forms of work\, inequality and the growing influence of digitalisation are just a few examples of the challenges that companies face. \n\nHow can organisations and corporations successfully adapt to these challenges?\nDo businesses benefit from addressing these issues economically?\n\nAt this thematic event\, we will consider social issues that are relevant to Swiss companies and their supply chains\, for example: \n\nLiving wages\nGender equality\nWhy addressing social inequality is vital to tackle climate change
URL:https://greenbuzz.global/event/thematic-event-the-social-impact-of-the-pandemic-a-business-perspective/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Social Sustainability
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