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Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know

ivalua

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Navigating CSRD Regulation: What Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance Leaders Need to Know June 12, 2023 | | Sustainability by Vishal Patel In an effort to drive sustainability and combat climate change, the European Union has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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4 big insights for finance teams about the future of water management

Bonfire

There’s never been a better time to explore creative solutions for stretching budgets further and turning federal infrastructure funding into transformative investments in efficient and sustainable water management. Here are 4 a-ha moments from their conversation that should be on the mind of every finance professional.

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Economy and finance ministries in the face of climate change: 7 advancements in the green fiscal agenda

Inter-American Development Bank

There is no turning back now, the ministries of economy and finance are at the heart of climate action. What are finance ministries doing and discussing to advance green fiscal management? 2- Sovereign thematic issuances are increasingly relevant Sustainable debt instruments are becoming increasingly relevant in the capital markets.

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How city governments can navigate the fiscal cliff

American City & Country

Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. It’s why all city leaders, not just those in finance, must be well-versed in the different types of budgetary concerns and how to navigate them.

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Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Better fiscal balances will contribute to greater macroeconomic stability. What is Smart Public Procurement?

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How to Effectively Deal with Climate Change Disputes? Proposals from the First Annual Conference of the Roma Tre-UNIDROIT Centre

Kluwer Arbitration

and Gabriella Palmieri (Italian Attorney General) highlighted the complex interaction between international, transnational and national law, and they agreed on the need to find a balance between environmental protection and economic competitiveness. environmentally harmful) firms from making sustainable investments.

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How Lithuania fast-tracked green procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

In addition, a dedicated Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) Competence Center was established in the LPPO to lead implementation and to support contracting authorities and suppliers in their adoption of green criteria. In 2023, the LPPO added a set of key sustainability performance indicators to its procurement dashboard.