Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Nicolas Velasco Saragoni discusses his article: ‘Large-scale facilitative effects for a single nurse shrub: impact of the rainfall gradient, plant community and distribution across a geographic barrier.’ For text in Spanish, please see below. Are you curious about how common it is for plants to positively influence each other? This intriguing question formed the basis […]

The SPGA has already started to set up some components that will link up with the EarthRanger system at the newly renovated Anse Major trail. (Nature Trail in Seychelles) Photo license   (Seychelles News Agency) – The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA) has taken steps to revolutionise its operation by implementing a new digital system […]

The UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) represent a significant regulatory advancement in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. These requirements are part of a broader effort to align corporate behaviour with global sustainability goals, ensuring transparency and accountability in reporting practices. Overview of the SDR The SDR mandates comprehensive disclosure of sustainability-related risks and opportunities […]

This blog post on ‘Life and the physical environment’ is part of the BES ‘Key Concepts in Ecology’ series, designed to help ecologists in learning the key topics in ecology! Take a look at the full series for a list of key topics you might typically find in an ecology textbook, each providing a quick […]

The editor’s choice for our January issue is ‘Environmental filtering of life-history trait diversity in urban populations of Arabidopsis thaliana‘ by Gregor Schmitz et al. Here, Associate Editor Richard Shefferson discusses the importance of this research: One of the more common motifs that Hollywood sets to the screen is the story of the country boy or girl moving to […]

  In today’s environmentally conscious era, a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) is becoming an essential element of business strategy. This blog explores why businesses, regardless of size or sector, require a CRP, highlighting its importance in the current climate and business landscape. The escalating concerns over climate change and environmental sustainability have significantly influenced the […]

Grazing scenario on alpine grassland of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Photographs: Zijian Shangguan. Biodiversity supports the foundation for ecosystem functions and services. Extensive research has shown that global changes have significantly impacted above-ground biodiversity and its associated ecosystem functions and services. However, below-ground soil microbial biodiversity has received relatively less attention, leading to significant knowledge gaps. It […]

(Seychelles News Agency) – The Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) is planning to undertake a feasibility study on eradicating cats and rats on the Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The SIF is hoping to collect vital information that will help to decide if eradication is possible and how it should be done. This first […]

  In the dynamic arena of modern business, ESG stands as a beacon of innovation and ethical practice. As an acronym for Environmental, Social, and Governance, ESG represents the foundational elements of sustainable and ethical operations within the corporate world. It’s a concept that transcends mere regulatory adherence, embedding itself into the core values and […]

1. Introduction to ESG Investing The concept of Environmental, Social, and (Corporate) Governance (ESG) investing has garnered substantial attention in the business world. As the paradigm of sustainable development emphasizes meeting current needs without hindering future generations’ potential, the question arises: Is ESG investing a sustainable approach? Proponents of ESG assert that adopting these practices […]