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As research suggests that many businesses are failing to follow through on commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a new report has provided a blueprint for global firms to navigate the risks and opportunities reflected in the SDG agenda.

This global report maps 39 dimensions of country risk that are material to the private sector, using globally comparable datasets produced by international institutions. Indian pharma companies should adopt sustainable financing strategies to develop zero-wastewater facilities says the report.

Press Release: London, 19th September: The Earth Security Report 2017 was launched today, providing a roadmap for global business to align its growth to the demands for social inclusion and environmental security that are defining the countries in which they operate, whilst navigating the risks and opportunities reflected in the wider Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) agenda.

The Earth Security Report 2017 was launched today, providing a roadmap for global business to align its growth to the demands for social inclusion and environmental security that are defining the countries in which they operate.

London/Geneva, 19 September: The Earth Security launched today the Earth Security Report 2017, providing valuable insight for global business on how to align long-term growth to the specific demands for social inclusion and environmental security that are prevalent in the countries in which they operate, while navigating the risks and opportunities encapsulated within the wider Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) agenda.

Exploiting the fear of refugees has been an easy picking for far-right political parties across Europe. In reality, Syria’s neighbours are shouldering most of the responsibility. Closing up upon itself is not a sustainable solution for Europe. It is time to change this narrative of fear into one of opportunity.

One year on from the United Nations’ formal approval of 17 crucial global Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, and many companies are still wondering what to do, struggling to develop a meaningful and credible approach.

Steel companies have had to deal with great economic pressures over the past year. China’s over-capacity has sent ripples across the global economy. But big sustainability challenges for the sector — air pollution and the market’s demand for reducing carbon emissions – have also continued to grow.

Earth Security took part in a panel of the Economist Insurance Summit 2016: Guardians of the Future. The summit focused on the disruptive forces shaping the future of the industry and delve into the growth opportunities arising from M&As and a closer alignment with the sustainable development agenda.

We are delighted to have been featured in The Guardian’s Top Sustainability Stories of 2015. This was the coverage of the launch of the 2015 Earth Security Index report in February last year.

Reactions Magazine, the division of Euromoney providing financial intelligence to the global insurance market, published an article on the 2015 Earth Security Index, drawing the attention of the re-insurance sector to developing sustainability risks solutions.

Earth Security, in partnership with the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), involving Indonesian banks, insurance companies and investors in considering a series of product, strategy and policy innovations to support the trend of corporate commitments towards sustainable palm oil, including the KADIN-led business pledges to zero deforestation in Indonesia.