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Investec Bank Limited has secured a $200 million senior unsecured loan from the International Finance Corporation to expand financing for sustainable property developments in South Africa, adding fresh momentum to...
Building America’s AI Infrastructure From Menlo Park to the Midwest, Meta is building the backbone of its artificial intelligence ambitions through a network of advanced data centers. These facilities, crucial...
• Clean energy workforce set to nearly double to 860,000 by 2030, backed by £50 billion in private investment since 2024.• National strategy outlines 31 priority occupations — from electricians...
London greenlights flagship CCS contracts Britain has signed contracts for two commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, a step aimed at curbing emissions from some of the country’s most...
3M is premiering a global docuseries, “Green Works,” to showcase the powerful role of green jobs in driving climate solutions. The series, produced in collaboration with Generous Films, features professionals...
Global renewable energy jobs reached a record 16.2 million in 2023, according to the Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2024 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and...
While only 53% of Americans argue the clean energy industry in the U.S. should be expanded, it has been the job of business-tracking publications and companies to make their best...
The 2023 National Solar Jobs Census, published by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), reveals a notable increase in solar jobs across the U.S. The report shows 279,447 workers are...
Clean energy jobs in the U.S. are on the rise, growing at more than double the rate of the overall job market in 2023. The U.S. Energy and Employment Report...
Financial firms are accelerating their journey towards net-zero by enhancing governance, increasing staffing, and innovating products. Deloitte’s survey reveals that over half of financial firms have added headcount or created...
Rules provide clarity and certainty for prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act and ensure clean energy jobs are good paying jobs. The U.S. Department of the...
$1.4 billion investment in Indiana plant brings production of an all-new BEV Toyota adds up to 340 new, sustainable U.S. jobs Toyota will prepare for assembly of an all-new, three...
World Bank Group, African Development Bank initiative could halve the number of people in Africa living without electricity access The World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group are partnering...
“Travel with meaning” is a phrase that can be interpreted in many ways. It could mean traveling with a purpose or goal in mind, traveling to learn about different cultures,...
In a historic ruling, the European Court of Human Rights decided that Switzerland’s failure to act on climate violates human rights. This was the first time an international court determined that...
“The electrification of energy is unstoppable and will expand exponentially in the years ahead, supporting decarbonisation, boosting energy security, and reducing the volatility caused by fossil fuels. Our strategic pillars...
Currys plc, the UK’s largest omnichannel technology retailer, has announced a further boost to colleague pay. The investment will see all hourly paid colleagues benefit from a higher hourly rate,...
CURRENT HOURLY RATE HOURLY RATE FROM 1ST JULY* National rate £11.11 £12.04 Stores inside the M25 £12.28 £13.21 Asda has announced proposals for a record £150m investment in its retail...
State of the City Commitment Will Grow City’s Green Economy, Train and Position New Yorkers to Benefit from Nearly 400,000 Green-Collar Jobs by 2040 Plan Will Advance $100 Million Climate...
Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, celebrated the commencement of construction on its 226,000 sq ft, European headquarters located on the site of the former Lansdowne House in its...
Yesterday, a Mexican citizen filed a submission, under Chapter 24 of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA/CUSMA) with the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), asserting that Mexico is failing to effectively enforce its environmental laws...
By Tom Thomas, Indian Catholic Matters Matthew Harvey Sanders runs a technology company, Longbeard, as its Founder & CEO. In the past, the firm has concentrated on implementing technology infrastructure...
Iberdrola opens a new call for applications for its Master’s Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year, with the aim of promoting excellence in the training of new generations and fostering young talent....
Key Impact Points: Enters tier 2 and 3 cities, to double workforce, diversify store formats to meet customer preferencesAnnounces opening of second Starbucks Reserve® store and a new Indian arabica coffee...
With the launch of the new AWS Canada West (Calgary) Region, AWS becomes the first major cloud services provider to have an infrastructure region in Western Canada AWS Canada West...
Funding from the President’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Broaden the Energy Efficiency Workforce, by Training and Certifying Workers to Conduct Energy Audits and Surveys In support of President Biden’s Investing in...
The number of green jobs advertised in the UK has fallen from the record levels recorded in 2022, albeit at a smaller rate than the decline seen in the UK’s...
The Governments of France and Morocco, together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), launched the Buildings Breakthrough at COP28, which will see countries joining forces to accelerate the transformation of...
The World Bank announced at COP28 a new Climate and Health Program to urgently respond to the rising negative health impacts of climate change in low- and middle-income countries. Through...
American Express proudly announces a three-year, $2 million grant to help the Tunnel to Towers Foundation fund housing for veterans in need nationwide. The New York-based non-profit is dedicated to honoring the...
Europe’s young adults face a daunting future, have a firm understanding of the world they want to live in, but fear strong forces are working against them. Their challenge is...
Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness. Adani Electricity‘s unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship beautifully aligns...
Scania West Africa, TotalEnergies Marketing Côte d’Ivoire, ANADER and LA SIR have inaugurated a biodiesel pilot in Abidjan, the capital city of Côte d’Ivoire. The pilot aims to dramatically reduce emissions...
WOTR (Watershed Organisation Trust) is excited to announce a pivotal partnership with Sun Pharma. The three-year programme aims to address the challenges of water security and climate change in the...
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a $2 billion investment for more than 150 construction projects that use Lower-carbon Construction materials, known as “low-embodied carbon” (LEC) materials, as part of the...
Additional funding will add approximately 3,000 new jobs Toyota announced a new investment of nearly $8 billion that will add approximately 3,000 jobs at Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC). This brings...
Lead investor, Unilever Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Unilever Group, has joined forces with True Beauty Ventures, a US based investment firm specializing in scaling beauty and wellness...
In today’s corporate world, the position of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) has emerged as a vital role, tasked with spearheading sustainability initiatives and navigating the complex landscape of environmental, social,...
Leading marketers commit to accelerating change within their organizations by advancing representation, employment and accessible content in marketing and communications Accenture, a leading global professional services company, and TD Bank,...
Water, the world’s most precious yet undervalued resource, lies at the heart of a mounting global crisis that threatens both human and planetary health, warns a new report, published today...
Promotes working with diverse suppliers as the company moves toward $300 million spend with diverse suppliers by 2025 Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, recently...
The collaboration will be formally launched at EIT InnoEnergy’s “The Business Booster” event Oct. 18-19, in Amsterdam. The green transition will drive demand for millions of new roles in renewable...
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) announced more than $20 million in new grants to U.S. school districts, along with education and workforce development nonprofits preparing students for success. These grants come at...
Funding will enable locally led restoration of 600,000 hectares critical for climate and livelihoods The Bezos Earth Fund announces $22.8 million to accelerate the restoration of two African landscapes critical...
The PepsiCo Foundation, National Urban League, and Greater Baltimore Urban League will host a culinary tasting event to celebrate the success of the Black Restaurant Accelerator Program (BRAP). The event...
Agreement with Asian Development Bank helps small and medium sized companies scale up in the region The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Deutsche Bank have signed a risk participation agreement...
The Coca‑Cola Company is part of a coalition of partners working to restore a critical, drought-stricken watersheds in Colorado. Since the summer of 2021, a National Forest Foundation (NFF)-led team of conservationists...
For every pack of Huggies® Diapers purchased at a Walgreens store or online at Walgreens.com through September, Huggies® will donate a day’s worth of diapers to the National Diaper Bank...
Apple announced its third Impact Accelerator class: a cohort of 12 Black-, Hispanic/Latinx-, and Indigenous-owned environmental solution and service providers on the cutting edge of green technology and clean energy....
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines pilots, represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA), ratified a new four-year agreement with the company today. The new contract will deliver more than...
Geekvape officially announced its membership of the IFRS Sustainability Alliance. This announcement follows its previous enrollment in the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Community on June 29th. With these developments, Geekvape now...
HireRight Holdings Corporation (NYSE: HRT), a leading provider of global background screening services and workforce solutions, announced the publication of its latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The document provides...
New collaboration brings Jumper Maybach creations to life in a new medium SpeedPro, the best-in-class provider of wide-format printing and graphics solutions, has joined forces with renowned visionary artist Jumper...
Leading All-Inclusive Resort Chain Underscores Sustainability Efforts While Achieving Green Initiative Certification With over two decades implementing wide-ranging green initiatives, Viva Resorts by Wyndham, announces it has achieved Wyndham Green program certification as...
PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation announced a commitment to invest $5 million by 2030 in environmental sustainability education. Aligning with PPG’s 2030 sustainability targets and priorities, the new commitment will strengthen support of the next...
New agreement will benefit customers in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands and builds on the companies’ existing relationship in Europe, Colombia, and Mexico Univar B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc. (“Univar Solutions” or “the Company”), a leading...
Modmed Women in Innvation & Technology (mmWIT) and Pace Center for Girls Broward have joined forces with the shared mission of empowering high school girls and promoting their involvement in...
74 percent of hybrid workers worry about the impact of poor air quality on general health, according to research by building intelligence platform, Infogrid Infogrid, a leader in smart building...
Blackbaud Will Ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell Today to Kick Off the Global Start of the Worldwide Giving Day Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, today will...
Newday Impact, a San Francisco-based asset management and financial technology company bringing authentic responsible investing to those seeking investments that reflect their values, has announced today the addition of UNHCR Goodwill...
Despite unfamiliarity with the term ESG, research indicates that ESG initiatives still have the potential to positively impact company sales and consumer sentiment Rising public concern surrounding environmental and social...
Kellogg commits $100,000 to support No Kid Hungry and Albertsons Cos. Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Kellogg Company and Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, have teamed...
Indeed, a leading global hiring platform, has joined other leading companies as a founding member of the World Wellbeing Movement with an aim to improve wellbeing across society. The World...
Wolters Kluwer (AEX: WKL), a leading global provider of expert solutions, insights and services for professionals, announced the winners of the Global Sustainability Awards. The awards were created to recognize programs...
Proprietary Family of Leap Solutions Give Homeowners More Flexibility While Differentiating Leap in Growing HEA/HEI Marketplace Leap’s Fully Automated Operations Platform Further Distinguishes Brand While Expediting Processing and Eliminating Human...
The commercial real estate industry has had a heightened focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives over the last few decades. The COVID-19 pandemic and other global challenges over...
(CNBC) – The economy isn’t the only concern billionaire Ray Dalio has on his mind lately. Like many others, he’s also anxious about climate change. “It worries me. It’s almost like I worry for...
In the annual ranking of top U.S. companies on ESG metrics conducted by Just Capital, there were some major moves in 2022.
Delta Air Lines today named Pamela Fletcher as its new Chief Sustainability Officer in 2022, CEO Ed Bastian announced in a memo to employees.
HIGHLIGHTS -Humanity is at a crossroads and it is forcing us to think collectively -The Vatican is the largest NGO and impact initiative in the world -Theme for 2020...
Elected Mayor plans to improve the city through infrastructure upgrades and public-private partnerships to provide equal internet access and opportunities for all citizens Jake Ayers, the newly elected mayor for...
(PRNewswire) — Hawaiian Airlines today appointed Alanna James as its managing director of sustainability initiatives. In this new role, James will lead Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs across Hawai’i’s largest and...
(Khaleej Times) – In celebration of World Food Day 2021, Upfield and Violife have identified and recognized five top creative chefs in the UAE who have opted to play a...
Dan Thomas CCO of UN Global Compact with Matt Bird at the World Economic Forum HIGHLIGHTS SDG Media Zone brings UN Conversation to global audience 20th year anniversary of the...
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