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August 2023 Week-1: Biden-Harris Administration announces $115 million to cut diesel engine emissions; Kraft Heinz announces goal to reduce use of plastic globally by 20% by 2030; BMW, Airbus and Quantinuum team for sustainable mobility research; Nissan publishes inaugural ESG data book; American Express releases 2022-2023 ESG report; DHL appoints Nicola Leske as Head of Group Communications & Sustainability…
See below for the highlights of the past week:
Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements
- Kraft Heinz Announces Goal to Reduce the Use of Virgin Plastic Globally by 20 Percent by 2030
- BMW Group, Airbus and Quantinuum Team for Sustainable Mobility Research Using Quantum Computers
- Hyundai Motor and Kia Introduce CO2 Emission Monitoring System Built on the Hedera Network
- PUMA Concludes Season One of Industry-first Sustainability Report Podcast Series
Executive Moves
- DHL Group Appoints Nicola Leske as Head of Group Communications & Sustainability
- Fidelity International Appoints Jenn-Hui Tan as Chief Sustainability Officer
ESG Around the World
- IFC and Absa Partner to Expand Financing for Green Buildings in South Africa
- Iberdrola Finalizes Purchase of Two Greenvolt Power Onshore Wind Farms in Poland
- IFC and Switzerland Expand Partnership to Build Climate-Resilient Urban Infrastructure in Emerging Markets
- EU Commission Approves €1.5 Billion for ProLogium To Research and Develop EV Batteries
Government & Regulators
- U.S. DOE Announces Over $450 Million to Increase Access to Rooftop Solar Power for Puerto Rico Residents
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $115 Million in Grants to Cut Harmful Diesel Engine Emissions
ESG Services & Tools
ESG Investing
- TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes, Technip Energies, and Azimut Invest in Zhero Europe’s Green Energy Expansion
- bp Invests £4 Million in Fleet Decarbonization Solutions Startup Dynamon
Sustainable Finance
Energy Transition
- BBVA Finances EV Charging Company Wallbox’s Growth Plans with €25 Million
- SodaStream and Enlight Sign Agreement For Supply of Renewable Energy
- Low Carbon Expands with Landmark Renewables JV with NU-E Corp on Initial 600MW Pipeline
Social Responsibility & DEI
- KYOTO Plants 1 Million Trees in Pledge To Become the World’s Most Sustainable Blockchain
- Hyatt Shares Environmental and Social Impact Reporting, Eclipses Critical DE&I Goals and Sustains Momentum with Key 2023 Initiatives