The Design for Sustainability (D4S) concept outlines methodologies for making sustainable improvements (social, economic and environmental) to products by applying elements of life cycle thinking.
This joint report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the UNEP Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System highlights key proposals on aligning the Indian financial system with sustainability, by outlining feasible options for transformation of
Innovations in policies, regulations and norms to shape a greener and more inclusive financial system are emerging in many places, but particularly in developing and emerging economies.
Harnessing the US$300 trillion in the global financial system will be essential to make a successful transition to a prosperous, low-carbon economy.
Design for Sustainability (D4S), improving products while taking environmental and social concerns as key strategic elements into consideration, is one of the most useful innovation approaches available to entreprises today.
This note summarizes the input provided to the UNEP Inquiry at a meeting with representatives from the Dutch financial sector ranging from public policymakers and regulators to the largest banks, asset managers, insurance companies and sustainable frontrunners.