The University of Cambridge has launched a new climate campaign; Cambridge is forging a future for our planet, and has refreshed its online climate hub and news pages. CCE’s True & Fair Project, developed with Social Value International, is highlighted under the theme “Rethinking economics”.
The online climate hub includes impact stories from across Cambridge to show how research is pioneering climate and nature solutions. There are 236 climate and nature-related projects happening now at the University. The theme of “Rethinking economics” showcases innovative approaches to valuing social and environmental impact.
About the True & Fair Project
CCE is partnering with Social Value International on the True & Fair Project, which highlights the economic reality that businesses rely on resources such as carbon, water, and labour – many of which impose hidden costs on society.
Key results
- SVI has already published a guide for UK company directors on how to apply the “true & fair” requirement in the context of the company’s carbon emissions.
- The new collaboration extends the agenda: CCE and SVI are co-developing deeper analysis and tailored guidance examining the role of other stakeholders including investors, accounting bodies, and legal advisors.
- Together, they are considering how a range of legal obligations interact with the core ‘true and fair’ requirement, exploring how to leverage these obligations to better reflect sustainability issues in financial accounts.
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