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Welcome to Altiorem
Altiorem is a non-for-profit library and resource centre that collates, summarises and curates research and educational content on topics like Responsible Investing, Biodiversity, Corporate Culture, and Human Rights.
Discover research to drive your sustainable finance case.
“It is a great collaborative resource that brings together seasoned professionals and junior ESG keen beans, providing a great pipeline of talent for the industry as well as providing a useful database of all things ESG research." - Alice Martin, Moribus Advisory
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Our community-built platform and AI tool support finance professionals to navigate ESG complexities confidently, turning insights into actionable strategies for positive change.
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16 November 2023
Gender lens investing
Gender lens investing (GLI) involves a range of investment approaches that seek to improve gender outcomes. GLI strategies promote gender equality and women's empowerment, while also generating financial returns. This guide defines GLIs, explores the practical implementation of gender lens strategies with case studies and best practice, and highlights top ways to learn more.
4 January 2024
Understanding the surge in extreme weather events and the climate connection
This article examines the rise in extreme weather events and their connection with climate change, their devastating consequences, and provides practical investor resources designed to support climate action and guide us towards a more sustainable future.
24 April 2024
The global risks report 2024: 19th edition
This report outlines global risks in 2024 and 2034, in an effort to provide insight to government and business leaders about the potential threats of the future. The report highlights potential global risks ranging from false information, economic uncertainty, climate change, AI dominance, to an increase in conflict and organised crimes.
22 April 2024
Social and Human Capital Protocol
This protocol sets out principles for valuing human and social capital, helping businesses to measure the value of community relationships and employee talent. The goal is to help businesses make truly sustainable decisions; however, this is a nascent field requiring more detailed data, and tailored techniques, to ensure more accurate results.
22 April 2024
The BankTrack human rights benchmark Latin America
This benchmark report assesses 17 commercial banks based on their public disclosures in four key categories. The banks' policies commit to respecting human rights, but reports and remedies are deficient. The majority of banks need to exhibit concrete actions to effectively demonstrate their commitment to human rights.
4 April 2024
Greenpeace
Greenpeace International is an environmental NGO advocating for global environmental protection and sustainability. With a focus on climate change, deforestation, overfishing, and other ecological issues, it engages in activism, research, and lobbying to drive positive change. Greenpeace campaigns for renewable energy, biodiversity preservation, and the mitigation of environmental damage worldwide.
21 March 2024
New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF)
The New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) is dedicated to driving sustainable investment across New Zealand. With a focus on green initiatives, NZGIF collaborates with businesses, government, and communities to promote environmental stewardship and economic growth. Their strategy emphasises innovation, values integrity, and embraces a holistic approach to green investment.
Things to learn
Explore Research Summaries that outline the benefits of sustainable finance and provides evidence or knowledge towards the importance of sustainable finance.
Actions to take
Explore Research Summaries that include action steps, How To’s, best practice, or explicit ways to implement sustainability in finance.
Sustainable Development Goals
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
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Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
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Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
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Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
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Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
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Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage
forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
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Partnerships to Achieve the Goal
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
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Team Altiorem recommends
6 April 2023
A new framework for understanding the sustainability of business models – Part 1
Business as usual is unsustainable. Whether you are providing advice or evaluating companies to invest in, clients are increasingly interested in how their money is invested. In this context, it is time to consider the role of business and the assumptions about what business traits make a company an attractive investment. Part 1 of a two part series outlines the five unsustainable characteristics that need to be addressed if a business is to thrive in a sustainable economy.
20 March 2024
Dhawura Ngilan - Business and investor initiative: A guide for businesses and investors
This report provides guidance for businesses and investors to respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage rights and implement environmental, social, and corporate governance principles. The Dhawura Ngilan (Remembering Country) vision is outlined and detailed recommendations for ethical investment practices are provided.
17 May 2020
Accounting for Sustainability (A4S)
Accounting for Sustainability aims to inspire action by finance leaders to drive a fundamental shift towards resilient business models and a sustainable economy. It achieves this through conducting research, publishing reports, hosting events and providing a networking platform for the finance and accounting community.
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