Category: ESG & Modern Slavery

ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—has become a popular buzzword in today’s business landscape. But it’s more than just a catchy phrase or a marketing pitch. At its core, ESG is about...

We are thrilled to announce that Eric Boone, one of our esteemed team members at Madison Marcus, has been nominated for the prestigious Mentor of the Year award at the...

Discover why Bechara Shamieh is recognized as a leading dealmaker in the legal industry. Learn about his exceptional skills, recent accolades, and commitment to delivering outstanding results for clients.

In an era where corporate responsibility is more than a buzzword, Madison Marcus is setting benchmarks that others aspire to reach. Today, we had the profound honour of participating in...

Join us tomorrow for a professional dialogue with Jeremy Meltzer, Founder and CEO of i=Change, and Madison Marcus’ leadership, including CEO and Co-Founder Bechara Shamieh and Eric Boone, our ESG...

AI: The New Investment Darling in Popular Culture Like cryptocurrency during the pandemic, a hot button issue at the moment is the growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in popular...

Modern slavery is a grave issue that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery in 2021, a staggering number of individuals, approximately 50...

Recently, the Australian government has announced plans to issue its first-ever green bond in 2024. Unfortunately, with the increasing popularity of sustainable investing and ESG in Australia, scammers have sought...

ions. With environmental concerns taking centre stage in current events, understanding how this mechanism works has become more crucial than ever.  In this article, we will explore how the Safeguard...

e National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act 2007 is a prime example of this trend.  If you’re a business owner in Australia, it’s essential to understand how this legislation...

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Act 2022, which received Royal Assent on December 6, 2022, introduces changes to several Acts that are pertinent to the Commission’s...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently announced that it is cracking down on companies that engage in greenwashing. This comes in response to a survey conducted by the...

Modern slavery is an issue that affects many businesses in Australia and around the world. It is not only a moral issue, but it also poses significant legal risks for...

As the world becomes more conscious of the impact of business activities on the environment and society, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has gained traction. ESG is a set...

Modern slavery is a global issue that affects millions of people. It occurs when individuals are forced into labour or held against their will for the purpose of exploitation. Unfortunately,...

In Australia, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has gained significant traction in recent years, with a growing number of investors demanding that companies be held accountable for their impact...

As companies across the globe become more conscious of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibilities, there has been an increasing focus on ESG report or ESG reporting. In Australia,...

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are becoming a critical consideration for businesses in Australia and worldwide. As society becomes more conscious of sustainability, ethical behavior and social responsibility, companies...

This topic is becoming a big question among investors and business owners. These days, ESG analysis is more crucial in the investment process. This helps investment professionals gain a complete...

In this modern developing world where things are getting digitized, slavery is still a significant problem. Most people think that it was something that worked in the past, and now...

Sustainability and ESG are two concepts that have taken the corporate market by storm. With many emerging companies advertising the same two concepts using fabricated data, identifying genuine companies to...

As businesses become increasingly aware of the risks associated with modern slavery, many are looking for ways to measure the success of their modern slavery policy. The Modern Slavery Act...

Modern slavery is a multi-billion dollar industry that affects businesses and economies worldwide. According to the latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, it is estimated that 50 million people were...

What is sustainability? Why should businesses care?  Sustainability is about creating a balance between environmental, social and economic concerns. It is about finding ways to do business that is good...

An ESG score is a metric that evaluates a company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The score can help business owners decide where to invest their money and companies...

If you are a business owner who cares about the future of our planet, you may be interested in sustainability funding. Sustainability funding is money allocated to projects that promote...

Making a difference in the world is important to many people, and businesses can play a significant role. As a business person, you should use your funds and resources to...

Regarding sustainable and responsible business practices, large corporations have been leading the charge for many years. But what about small and medium-sized businesses? Are they being left behind? The answer...

When it comes to your supply chain, do you know where your products come from? Are you confident that the people who made them were treated fairly and paid a...

Most people consider slavery a historical phenomenon, not something that exists now. However, even though slavery has been abolished in many nations, contemporary slavery is still pervasive. And as the...

Financial investments are any activities that allow an individual to place or contribute monetary funds to any institution, organisation, business, property or product to acquire assets and gain income or...

Your startup needs investors to get off the ground and grow. However, investors do not just invest in any businesses. They tend to look at all legal aspects and requirements...

Many people think of socially responsible investing (SRI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing as the same. However, there are key differences between these two approaches to investing. In...

We’ve seen a rise in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing trends in 2022, and it’s not slowing down any time soon. According to Bloomberg, ESG assets will hit $50...

Business practices and goals now influence consumer behaviour and decisions. Consumers would hold off on purchasing a product or service if they find out that a company is not up...

ESG investing has become a popular buzzword in the investment world. But what does it mean? And more importantly, will it increase your portfolio returns?  In this blog post, we...

Conscious consumerism has grown exponentially over the last decade. In response, multiple companies from different industries have changed their approach when providing their goods and services, from the way they...

We all know the saying, ‘Business is business’. However, what happens when business intersects with something as horrific as modern slavery?  In Australia, modern slavery is a problem that has...

ESG reporting is becoming an essential aspect of stakeholder engagement for most businesses or companies. Unfortunately, essential frameworks, criteria and requirements for handling this reporting are a mystery to many...

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in ESG investing, as more and more people are looking to align their values with their investment portfolios. Socially responsible investing,...

ESG or environmental, social and governance factors are becoming increasingly relevant due to the benefits that they bring–not just to the investor but to the company itself. However, what are...

Enforced in January 2019, the Modern Slavery Act has required all Australian businesses with a revenue of over $100 million to produce a slavery and human trafficking statement. By understanding...

Climate change vulnerability, environmental destruction and eco-responsibility are just some of the concepts and terms you hear being discussed by media and government entities nowadays. Rightfully so, since environmental stewardship...

EnPerSo Co-Founders, Dan Heathwood and Jess Richards have been working alongside Madison Marcus’s Eric Boone and the team to drive real-world action to combat and mitigate modern slavery in the travel industry and their supply chain....