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Join us on April 9 for the next edition of the «SDG Meetings», an event that gathers different actors to discuss how to incorporate sustainability and the SDGs into business practices! During the event, you can choose from four different workshops to explore the different challenges and opportunities facing the 2030 Agenda. 📍 The workshop "Dupla Materialidade: dos ESG aos ODS," in partnership with PwC Portugal - addresses the concept of Double Materiality Analysis and how it intertwines with the SDGs. This will be a unique opportunity to not only understand the theory but also to apply it through a dynamic exercise, allowing you to integrate this fundamental knowledge into sustainability reporting in accordance with the CSRD standards. «SDG Meetings: Futuro em Ação» will take place on April 9 at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics. 👉🏼 Register at: https://lnkd.in/drQ2DMch #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #2030Agenda #SDGs #BancoBPI

Earlier this month, Lisbon hosted the 11th Annual World Ocean Summit and Expo, organized by The Economist Impact. In this article, our researcher Miguel Filipe Guerreiro explores three topics associated with the ocean that are particularly relevant for companies: blue food, shipping, and pollution. He dives into the topic by presenting examples of organizations currently turning these blue challenges into business opportunities by embracing sustainable practices. 📢 "By prioritizing innovation and stewardship, companies can drive positive change while securing long-term profitability in a rapidly evolving global landscape." #BlueEconomy #OceanSummit #SDG14 #SustainableDevelopment

Tomorrow, Marta Lima, Executive Director of Pacto para Gestão da Água will be representing the pact at Fórum da Água, an event focused on the sustainable management of water resources. Stay tuned for valuable insights! 🕒 The event will be streamed on the ECO channel, the event media partner, starting at 3 pm (link in the news). #WaterManagement #WaterPacto #WaterScarcity #SustainableDevelopment #SDG6

💭"With a clear and realistic ambition in mind, business owners are in a position to make better choices concerning business and organization." Delve into our special guest Margarida M. Ramalho's article about Portugal's need for an acceleration engine to envision sustainable growth - and why, who, and how companies can align their actions to achieve a prosperous impact. #SustainableDevelopment #Sustainability #Portugal

Join us on April 9 for the next edition of the «SDG Meetings», an event that gathers different actors to discuss how to incorporate sustainability and the SDGs into business practices! During the event, you can choose from four different workshops to explore the different challenges and opportunities facing the 2030 Agenda. 📍 The workshop "Business Case dos ODS: Do propósito ao lucro," in partnership with BCSD Portugal - Conselho Empresarial para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável, aims to explore how organizations can develop a business case that incorporates the SDGs to create a competitive advantage. «SDG Meetings: Futuro em Ação» will take place on April 9 at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics. 👉🏼 Register at: https://lnkd.in/drQ2DMch #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #2030Agenda #SDGs #BancoBPI

In this special edition - written specifically for Women's Day, celebrated last Friday, Celine Abecassis-Moedas invites us into a discussion about Women 50+ - a group often misrepresented, with increasing purchase power and a paradoxically high representation in Forbes' The World's 100 Most Powerful Women. This article explores the uniqueness of this group and the topic of longevity, giving tips for companies to adapt and allow these women's space to flourish. #SustainableDevelopment #Longevity #LongevityLeadership

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for the «SDG Meetings: Futuro em Ação», on April 9 at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics! 👉🏼 Register at: https://lnkd.in/drQ2DMch The event targets Portuguese companies that want to explore practical ways to better implement Sustainability and the SDGs in their operations and strategy. It is also a moment to foster potential collaboration and networking opportunities! 💬 Key moments: - Update about the implementation of the SDGs and sustainability in Portugal's private sector! - Explore the theme «Accelerating the Goals: Tech for SDG Achievement» 🚀 - Join one of our workshops to learn about the different challenges facing the incorporation of SDGs and sustainability into business practices! The workshops were designed to promote and enhance knowledge on the topics of Governance and Sustainability, the Business Case of the SDGs, Double Materiality and SDGs, and How to Elaborate a Case study using the SDGs. 👉🏼 Register now! Spots are limited. https://lnkd.in/drQ2DMch #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopment #2030Agenda #SDGs #BancoBPI

In a world where climate change is undeniable, sustainable finance emerges as our beacon of hope. "The difference between sustainable investing and the more conventional (à la Friedman) investment is getting blurrier.", writes António Baldaque da Silva. "For instance, BlackRock defines "ESG integration (…) [as] the practice of incorporating financially material ESG data or information into our firmwide processes with the objective of enhancing risk-adjusted returns of our clients' portfolios. This applies regardless of whether a fund or strategy has a sustainable or ESG-specific objective." This means that all financially material information should be used, independently of its type, including ESG data." It is not just about profiting, but investing, taking into consideration the long-term impact of business activities on our Planet and society. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dwzNd6jt #SustainableFinance #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #2030Agenda

"Water stress in Portugal presents not only environmental and social challenges but also significant implications for the country's economy." In this article about the hydric stress in Portugal, Marta Lima, Executive Director of the Pacto para Gestão da Água discusses the real value and importance of water for our lives and our economy. "By adopting sustainable practices, investing in infrastructure, and raising awareness about responsible water use, Portugal can address the challenges of water scarcity and build a water-resilient future for future generations." Read it (in Portuguese) at: https://lnkd.in/gxxdfUvh #watermanagement #waterstress #waterefficiency #sdg6 #sustainabledevelopment #responsiblepractices

🔎 How can conscious consumers confront celebrations that have evolved around the concept of gift-sharing? In our most recent newsletter, Paula Hortinha explores the challenges consumers face while searching for more sustainable solutions for gift exchanges - and how retailers can incorporate new practices and create new offers to meet this increased demand. 💬 "As consumers struggle with the paradox of wanting to make sustainable choices while facing limited options, the responsibility falls on both manufacturers and retailers, to step up and meet the demand for ethical and environmentally conscious products." #Sustainability #SustainableConsumption #ResponsibleLeadership