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

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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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MITRE’s Federal AI Sandbox will focus on critical infrastructure, weather modeling, social services

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MITRE, the federally funded operator of research and development centers on behalf of agencies, unveiled plans this week to train three new artificial intelligence foundation models in critical infrastructure, weather modeling and sustainable social services.

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

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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

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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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COVID-19 hindering sustainability initiatives, reveals research

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16th July 2020, London – Research from Ivalua, a leading provider of spend management cloud solutions, has shown that six-in-ten (60%) UK businesses have decreased their investment in sustainability initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A lack of digital maturity and a focus on supplier cost and quality are also limiting green practices.

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Overcoming Visibility Challenges to Kick-Start Sustainability Initiatives 

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Following the global climate protests that swept the world in 2019, sustainability rose to become a business priority. In our latest study of UK-based procurement, supply chain and finance professionals, we found that 60% of UK businesses have decreased investment in sustainability initiatives as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Part II: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest

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By bridging their finance gaps, their business as seen significant growth and expansion. . To eliminate unnecessary steps and control deliveries, Amrest needed an automation tool to connect their operations with the finance department. Part of procurement, driven by finance–payment is a key part of the supply chain partnership. .

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