Inspiring COP 29 Corporate Action

For 2024, the UN’s Conference of the Parties (COP 29) is taking place from 11 to 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. Nations from across the world will meet to discuss the most pressing and vital sustainability subjects surrounding climate change, world finance, technology, food and agriculture, and many more.

On this page, we’ve collated a selection of the most relevant resources that touch on major topics that will be under discussion at COP29.

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This hub curates a cross-section of resources available to support themes explored during November 2024.

Finance

Thursday 14 November is Finance, Investment, and Trade Day at COP29. See how the impact of climate change and sustainability reporting requirements have both been influenced by and influencing the global financial landscape in 2024.

Regulatory content and sustainability intelligence

Sustainability reporting

Read our selection of Mary’s Forbes articles on sustainability reporting to get a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape

The role of investment-grade data

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) currently requires all businesses to comply with step-by-step verification by a third party, where an outside party is trusted to confirm if each process meets data standards.

Energy

On Friday 15 November, COP29 will be meeting for Energy / Peace, Relief, and Recovery Day. This year has seen significant changes in the regulatory landscape regarding how businesses use energy. Read more below.

ISO 50001: sustainable energy performance

With a call for more sustainable energy use across the world, is an energy management system aligned with ISO 50001 the answer for your business?

Energy efficient solutions

The call beyond EHS compliance and how ESG and EHS compliance come together in the race to a net-zero EU

Human Capital

Monday 18 November is Human Capital / Children and Youth / Health / Education Day at COP29. With mental health and human rights legislation as two of the major topics under scrutiny throughout 2024, it’s important for businesses to be ready for what’s going to be discussed at this event.

Mental health in the workplace

What’s required for EHS compliance in support of employees’ mental health is a constantly evolving topic.

The who, what and how behind safety management

Safety management helps companies protect workers’ health through employee education and engagement.

Food

Tuesday 19 November is COP29’s Food, Agriculture, and Water Day — a subject that nations around the world all have a significant interest in addressing. Take a look at these useful resources to see how food and drink regulations have evolved during 2024 in the run up to COP29.

Food contact materials key dates

Food and drink, and its packaging, are under scrutiny more than ever as the potentially harmful impact of chemicals in the products we consume are explored.

Chemicals compliance for food contact materials

Changes are underway in the food and drinks sector due to new hazard information on widely used chemicals and increased regulatory scrutiny of the entire industry lifecycle.

Water

Explore resources on sustainable water management, conservation, and pollution reduction, key areas in the global push to preserve water systems and support biodiversity. This selection emphasizes actionable insights for businesses and individuals aiming to mitigate water pollution and protect vital habitats.

Reducing water waste and pollution

Simple, implementable tips for households and businesses to save water and reduce pollution entering our waterways.

Habitat conservation

Species are under threat of extinction from anthropogenic activity and businesses must meet legislation on habitat conservation

Health

Explore critical resources on health in the context of climate change, including insights on how environmental shifts impact public health globally. These resources highlight the evolving health-related regulations and risk management strategies essential for businesses to ensure safety and compliance in a changing world.

Fostering a kind workplace for health and safety

How can a kinder workplace help businesses improve health and safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance?

Whole-picture outlook of health and safety regulations

Regulatory intelligence to keep ahead of evolving health and safety regulations and drive action.

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