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BLOG | #Digitalization #Digitalization offers significant opportunities to improve the mitigation of #environmental and #humanrights challenges in #agricultural commodity supply chains. By leveraging digital technologies, stakeholders can enhance #transparency, enable data-driven decision-making, empower #smallholders, and promote sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. In this #blog, we discuss how digitalization can help mitigate environmental and human rights challenges in the context of agricultural chains, including the #SUTTI digital suite developed by Ksapa👇 #DigitalTechnologies #SustainableAgriculture #SupplyChains #Impact

CASE STUDY | #HumanRights The #apparel and #fashion industry in general is aware of the scale of the social, societal and environmental issues at stake. Increasingly under scrutiny, several players have been moving swiftly to make commitments in an attempt to limit these risks – first in their direct activities, and then across their entire value chain. Ksapa worked with an American company renowned for its strong commitment to human rights, and more broadly for its management of #ESGrisks to innovate in the evaluation of its practices and the scope assessed across its entire value chain: from the harvesting of raw materials to customer use. This assessment was carried out at Group level, by evaluating the company’s risk management organization according to each scope and issue. Find out more about the project and our approach here👇 #CaseStudy #ESG #BizHumanRights #RiskManagement

BRIEFING PAPER | #Emissions In the evolving landscape of #sustainabilityregulation, the imperative for companies to publicly disclose their #carbonfootprint has become nearly compulsory. While historical emphasis has been placed on managing direct emissions (Scope 1) and those stemming from purchased energy (Scope 2), the nuanced significance of Scope 3 emissions often eludes comprehensive consideration. These emissions, extending throughout the entirety of the #valuechain, are frequently underestimated despite their substantial contribution to a company’s overall carbon footprint. As stakeholders increasingly advocate for heightened transparency and accountability, addressing #Scope3emissions has emerged as an imperative in the companies’ commitment to sustainable practices. This briefing paper tries to elucidate the importance of reducing Scope 3 emissions and explores viable pathways toward achieving this crucial objective 👇 #GHGEmissions #SustainabilityReporting #ClimateChange

BLOG | #LandscapeApproach A landscape approach for business is a strategic framework that integrates #sustainable business practices with the management and use of #naturalresources across a defined geographic area, often referred to as a “landscape.” This approach aims to balance environmental, social, and economic objectives, recognizing that business activities are interconnected with the broader #ecological and #social systems in which they operate. Learning from our experience and programs at Ksapa, here are the key elements and benefits of a landscape approach for business 👇 #HolisticManagement #RiskMitigation #LocalCommunities

BLOG | #CarbonSequestration While #agriculture is part of the global climate change problem, it can also become a part of the solution. #CO2 emissions from agricultural production currently account for 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Implementing programs increasing sequestration of carbon across agricultural activities is promising for farmers, business and investors. However, it also comes with environmental and human rights related risks to be properly understood. Ksapa is able to produce robust due diligence first, and deploys robust sequestration programs second. That all goes hand in hand and here is how it works 👇 #ClimateChange #GHGEmissions #RiskManagement

NEWSLETTER | #RuleofLaw A year of #elections around the world, against the backdrop of the widespread rise of extreme right-wing movements, is a year paved with uncertainties for our customers and partner communities, particularly in terms of anticipating the regulatory direction on #environmental and #social issues. The lack of consideration for environmental, ethical and social issues on the part of these extreme right-wing regressive movements in our societies and economies represents a unique opportunity for clarification and coherence that concerns us all. In the latest newsletter, we discuss: 👉 The need for consistency in the application of values, strategies and contribution of everyone's voice to navigate uncertain contexts 👉 Bridging the Gap on #ESG Performance and a Business’ Financial Profile 👉 Working towards Compliance with EU Digital Services Act Package 👉 Designing Effective and Scalable Training Programs for Vulnerable Workers: Guiding Questions Sign up and continue reading! Subscribe here and receive our monthly #newsletter 👇 The newsletter, as always, apprises you of Ksapa's recent and upcoming events and publications! Happy Reading! #Newsletter #EUDigitalServicesAct #RiskManagement #CapacityBuilding #ESGPerformance

BLOG | #ForcedLabor A decade after the unanimous endorsement of the #UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the elaboration of the #OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, there is no debate that #investors have the responsibility to respect human rights and play a role in advancing (or not) issues related to social and environmental impacts. Ksapa held a partner session during the 2024 OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. A summary of talks held on forced labor and investors here 👇 #HumanRights #GreenTransition #ESG

BRIEFING PAPER | #HumanRights The discussion around #indigenousrights has always been part of the global debate, either in the media, international or local forums. Yet, the matter remains unsolved. Organizations both in the private and in the public sector always face significant challenges in effectively addressing the needs of #indigenouspeople. This issue is further compounded when considering Uncontacted People, adding a layer of sensitivity to the discussion. In this briefing paper, we delve into the mechanisms designed to safeguard these communities and explore avenues for their protection. 👇 #HumanRights #Rightsholders #StakeholderEngagement

BLOG | #ESG ESG performance evaluation is increasingly becoming an integral part of the #refinancing process. It feeds into the overall dialogue between #investors and financial partners on the one hand, and issuers and assets in need of capital on the other hand. Driven by various regulatory imperatives and market forces, this multi-faceted process increasingly takes environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into account in credit risk assessments and valuations, thus influencing refinancing conditions and results. We discuss more on integrating ESG factors into the assessment of a company’s financial profile in this #blog 👇 #ESGAssessment #RiskManagement #CSRD

BRIEFING PAPER | #CarbonFootprint In the evolving landscape of #sustainabilityregulations, the imperative for companies to publicly disclose their carbon footprint has become nearly compulsory. While previously, emphasis has been on managing direct emissions (Scope 1) and those stemming from purchased energy (Scope 2), the nuanced significance of Scope 3 emissions is often not given comprehensive consideration. These emissions, extending throughout the entirety of the value chain, are frequently underestimated despite their substantial contribution to a company’s overall carbon footprint. As stakeholders increasingly advocate for heightened #transparency and #accountability, addressing #Scope3emissions has emerged as an imperative in companies’ commitment to sustainable practices. This briefing paper explains the importance of reducing Scope 3 emissions and explores viable pathways towards achieving this crucial objective 👇 #GHGemissions #Scope3 #CorporateSustainability #SustainabilityReporting