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Social impact and climate emergency
The issues relating to climate impact and social change are urgent and complex. We work with many people who are taking huge steps towards creating lasting solutions to pressing problems. Read their stories and our own insights on these issues.
Yishan Wong
After serving as CEO at Reddit, and in senior engineering roles at PayPal and Facebook, Yishan Wong could have taken things easy. But, with the threat of climate change occupying his thoughts, he developed Terraformation – a business which turbo-charges reforestation through a technology and funding model. Read more about this incredible solution to one of our biggest global challenges.FT interview | Yishan Wong
The Patagonia effect: Philanthropy in business
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The Patagonia effect: Philanthropy in business
Business owners now have an exciting range of ways in which they can dedicate their company to philanthropic causes. Patagonia's founder Yvon Chouinard put down the marker with his decision to gift the company and has inspired others to act. Michael Bloomberg is also expected to transfer his business to Bloomberg Philanthropies, which could be the biggest example of this type of philanthropy to date. Withers' Elizabeth Bawden and Wells Fargo's Stephanie Buckley discuss new models for philanthropic impact in the US, as well as helping founders navigate philanthropy and charitable giving in business.
Achieving social impact: how OX Delivers is changing lives in Rwanda
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Achieving social impact: how OX Delivers is changing lives in Rwanda
We were delighted to welcome our client OX Delivers as we marked International Women's Day 2023, to share the incredible work they are doing in Rwanda to tackle transport poverty and create life changing opportunities for women. Thank you to our wonderful speakers from OX Delivers Simon Davis, Natalie Dowsett and Francine Uamahoro, our Withers hosts Justine Markovitz and Philip Reed, and of course everyone who attended this memorable event.
A carbon revolution in the English countryside
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COP27 and the 'E' in ESG. Avoiding accusations of greenwashing in the UK
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COP27: Key takeaways and legal implications
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Human Rights Day 10 December 2022: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All
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Asian Pacific Environmental Network
The Asian Pacific Environmental Network is an environmental justice organization working with California's immigrant and refugee communities to campaign for sustainable local economies.
OX
OX provides clean, affordable transport solutions in emerging markets to create a self-reinforcing cycle of economic growth and social impact. Focused on the transport of goods across Africa, OX provides financial, trading and marketing support to help develop local economies.
NatureAlpha
NatureAlpha is an analytics data platform which provides investors with the insights they need to accurately assess companies' ESG credentials, thereby allowing investors to reduce their exposure to businesses which impact biodiversity and nature.
Global Access Dx (GADx)
GADx is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced lateral flow and rapid diagnostic technologies. Leveraging their core technology platforms, they work with governments and international organisations, reinvesting their profits to deliver high quality and affordable diagnostics.
The Environmental Technologies Fund (ETF Partners)
The Environmental Technologies Fund (ETF Partners) invests in businesses that deliver sustainability through innovation. With more than fifteen years as a leader in sustainable investing, their portfolio companies hold the key to creating sustainable, long-term change.
High Seas Alliance
The High Seas Alliance is a partnership of organizations and groups aimed at building a strong common voice and constituency for the conservation of the high seas. The Alliance is currently made up of 50+ NGOs plus the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).Our team
James Shaw
Partner | London
Sarah Melaney
Partner | London
Justine Markovitz
Chairperson | Geneva
Joel Shen
Partner | Singapore
Alana Petraske
Partner | New York
Steven J. Chidester
Partner | San Diego
Philip Reed
Partner | London
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