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Air France-KLM has made an investment in DG Fuels to support the completion of the developmental work necessary to reach the Final Investment Decision on DG Fuels’ initial Louisiana-based sustainable...
Nearly $6 million in grant funding awarded since program’s inception in 2010, reaching more than 290,000 students nationwide Constellation, the nation’s largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, awarded more than...
The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-3), opened in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. INC-3 members will start negotiations on...
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...
TESCanada H2 Inc. (hereinafter “TES Canada”), a Canadian developer of innovative projects aimed at accelerating the energy transition, is proud to present the Projet Mauricie. Totalling $4 billion in investments...
The first orbital sensor able to pinpoint carbon dioxide emissions from individual industrial facilities, such as cement or power plants, successfully launched today from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California....
Octopus Energy’s generation arm has made its first investment in Germany’s offshore wind sector as it rapidly scales its renewables activity in the country. Octopus has taken a 5% stake...
With so many new ESG standards and regulations announced in 2023, many fear that disclosures would be incomparable and inconsistent. Thankfully, this “year of interoperability” marched forward when CDP announced an...
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...
The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) endorsed two wide-ranging investment plans to transform the energy systems of Costa Rica and Fiji and help enable each country’s grid...
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed 14 new development loan agreements worth $580m with 12 African ministers to fund projects in Angola, Burkina...
New Bank Card Program: Allows Members to Redeem “Dollar for Z-Bucks Dollar” Purchases in New Bank Card Rewards Marketplace TranzactCard, a leader in bank card rewards announced it is redefining...
Aiming to finance increased production of SiC power semiconductors to support decarbonization Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will issue green bonds for the first time to raise funds for...
The demand for sustainability and ESG commitments from companies is increasing and shows no signs of abating. ESG reporting poses challenges for companies globally Every country and region releases and...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo inaugurated a new floating solar plant on Cirata reservoir in West Java province. The 192 megawatt peak (MWp) plant is the third largest floating solar plant...
Heirloom Carbon Technologies, a direct air capture (DAC) company, opened the first commercial DAC facility in the United States in Tracy, California on November 9, 2023. The facility is fully...
Unilever has announced it will grant a free non-exclusive license to the ice cream industry for 12 reformulation patents, following two successful pilots to warm up its last mile ice...
Welcome to Speeki Academy: immersive online training sessions designed to equip professionals with essential skills in the realms of ESG and sustainability, corporate due diligence, whistleblowing and more. Our curriculum...
While 80% of consumer respondents globally remain concerned about their finances, almost half (46%) are extremely concerned about climate change. This is according to the 13th edition of the EY...
BBVA is investing $25 million (€23.6 million) in climate fund Decarbonization Partners Fund I, which raises the bank’s total investment in climate-related funds to €108.4 million. The bank is actively...
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...
McCain Foods USA was awarded $6.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which will be used as part of an “Improving Soil Health in Potato Supply Chains” project....
Victoria’s Secret & Co. is proud to further its social impact and amplify its commitment to diversity, equity and economic empowerment through its unique partnerships and programs. As part of this...
Liquid Wind announces a further strengthening of its partnership with pan-European decarbonization leaders to include plans of developing and marketing 10 additional eMethanol facilities in the Nordics by 2027. The Partnership...
Fonterra has taken a significant step towards achieving its climate ambitions with the announcement of an on-farm emissions reduction target, and release of a Climate Roadmap and voluntary Climate-related Disclosure...
Video Archives Now Available: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Former Under Secretary General Usha Rao-Monari one-on-one interview with Show Host, Ketan Patel, “Force For Good” ESG News releases Usha Rao-Monari Former...
Hyundai Mobis’ strategy for expanding its global footprint in the electrification business is progressing smoothly. Following its successful funding for a battery cell joint venture factory in Indonesia last year, the company...
The Environment Committee adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP28, which will take stock of the progress on implementing the Paris Agreement. With 56 votes in favour,...
The U.S. Plastics Pact (U.S. Pact) launched its Postconsumer Recycled Content (PCR) Toolkit, a resource designed to educate the packaging industry on Postconsumer Recycled Content. The use of PCR in plastic packaging is...
A major new report published finds that governments plan to produce around 110% more fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C, and 69% more than would be consistent with 2°C....
Represents Deutsche Bank’s 4th large-scale transaction in Taiwan’s offshore wind sector Deutsche Bank announced it has completed a bespoke deal-contingent interest rate hedge and a tailored financing for Hai Long,...
With vast resources and strong clean energy credentials, the region has significant potential to drive change at home and abroad, according to the IEA’s first ever in-depth outlook At a...
Occidental announced that BlackRock will invest $550 million on behalf of clients in the development of STRATOS, the world’s largest Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility, in Ector County, Texas. Through a...
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) priced a 10-year benchmark sustainable development bond that matures in November 2033. The Sustainable Development Bond raised USD 3...
Ørsted, a leading global renewable energy company, and SparkCognition, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) software solutions, announced that SparkCognition’s Renewable Suite will be deployed across 5.5 gigawatts of...
Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business, has partnered with Make My Money Matter (a public campaign co-founded by film writer and director Richard Curtis) today publish...
Namibia charted a way to making global history as the first country to develop the world’s first industrial production of iron at zero emissions. This follows the groundbreaking ceremony of...
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...
BEUC and member organisations* from 13 countries have reported to EU authorities misleading commercial claims about the recyclability of their products by major drinking water bottle traders, such as Coca-Cola,...
After obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, the companies have closed the agreement announced last July to co-invest in the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, which has a capacity of 476...
“Destination always” an Economist Impact report, supported by Booking.com, has explored the impact of visitors on cities and regions across the world. Travel and tourism generates US$2.5trn in direct revenues globally,...
Sustainable, carbon-negative home builder completes first home in collaboration with renowned design firm Aro Homes, which is pioneering an approach to engineer and build net-zero homes faster and more efficiently...
Purmo Group, a leader in sustainable indoor climate comfort solutions, has entered into a binding agreement with H2 Green Steel, for the delivery of 140,000 tonnes of green steel during...
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Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) announced its 2023-2028 strategic plan, reaffirming its commitment to transform its portfolio from brown to green and drive energy transition. In 2021, Sembcorp unveiled its strategic plan...
KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the final closing of KKR Global Impact Fund II (“GIF II” or the “Fund”), a $2.8 billion fund dedicated to investing in companies whose products...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would allow the agency to consider proposals for potential carbon capture and sequestration projects on...
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica reopens with its renewed grandeur, casting a modern take on the quintessential coastal retreat. This fresh chapter unveils an elevated experience, showcasing a contemporary interpretation of...
Funding will Support Solar Panels for up to 40,000 Low-Income Households and Create Local, Good-Paying Jobs; Part of a $1 Billion Effort to Increase Resilience for Puerto Rican Households The...
CalPERS, the largest public pension fund in the US, will more than double its climate-focused investments to $100 billion by 2030. The fund will also consider selling stocks in companies...
The Biden administration has postponed an auction for rights to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico, citing legal uncertainty surrounding protections for the endangered Rice’s whale. The lease...
In a global surge of interest in sustainability, Google has partnered with Drawdown Labs, a program of Project Drawdown, to release an open-source sustainability marketing playbook. The playbook is designed...
The Clean Energy Procurement Academy launched to equip companies with the skills and knowledge required to access clean energy with foundational support from Apple, Amazon, Meta, Nike, PepsiCo, and REI...
Partnership between social impact companies United Repair Centre and Fashion-Enter with Patagonia makes it easy for clothing brands to join the repair movement The United Repair Centre London (URC London)...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler was forced once again to come to the defense of the Commission’s long-awaited climate disclosure rule. This time, it was in front of a US Chamber of Commerce...
Savvy marketers dread the stigma of “use it or lose it.” They don’t want to use their remaining budget to overweight ad buys that are already in place. Instead, they ...
A Global Event The sixth annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum will return to Singapore November 8-10, mobilizing the world’s most influential leaders. This year’s theme, “Embracing Instability,” highlights the challenges...
Thank you for attending the event in-person and virtually. We look forward to welcoming you again at our future events. The ESG landscape is evolving—are you prepared? With the continued...
Investment will help accelerate growth and drive platform innovation to support grid reliability and the energy transition Energy Exemplar, a leading global provider of energy market simulation software, announced it...
Carrier establishes long-term strategic relationship with SAF producer Southwest Airlines Co. (“Southwest”) has announced an offtake agreement with USA BioEnergy, LLC (“USA BioEnergy”), for up to 680 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation...
Newly adopted by Climate Action Reserve, protocol will generate production of more environmentally friendly building materials ClimeCo, a leading global sustainability company, recently leveraged its industrial and methodology expertise to lead...
Francis has been vocal about climate issues in recent years Pope Francis will attend the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai next month, marking the first time a pontiff has participated...
Progress on climate adaptation is slowing on all fronts when it should be accelerating to catch up with rising climate change impacts and risks, according to a new United Nations Environment Programme...
Better Cotton has officially launched a first-of-its-kind traceability solution for the fashion and textile sectors. The solution has been developed over three years and will provide visibility of cotton’s journey...
Helping companies take action on net zero commitments KPMG in Canada has launched a new Decarbonization Hub to help organizations achieve their emissions reduction and energy transition goals, as part...
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...
Will help address the skill gap in BFSI, corporates in the evolving sustainability domain CRISIL 1Academy — the training and certification arm of CRISIL Limited — is happy to announce...
1PointFive, a carbon capture, utilization and sequestration company, and TD Bank Group (TD), announced a purchase of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits from STRATOS – 1PointFive’s first Direct Air Capture...
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...
Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, will return 200,000 hectares of palm oil plantations found in protected areas to the state to be converted back into forests. This is...
Monk Fryston BESS will be one of the UK’s largest battery storage projects SSE Renewables has taken a Final Investment Decision (FID) to proceed with the construction of one of...
Google Cloud and Polsat Plus Group (GPP) have announced strategic partnership where Google will sign its first, in Poland, agreement for the purchase of clean and green electricity. Thanks to...
Porsche AG and the Swedish industrial start-up H2 Green Steel have signed an agreement for the supply of CO2-reduced steel. The aim is to further improve the emissions balance of...
Funding will reduce water and energy waste, which can lower carbon emissions, and help create lasting water or sanitation solutions for 20 million people The Bezos Earth Fund announced a...
Barclays has announced the appointment of Denise Wong as Head of Sustainable and Impact Banking, Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Ms. Wong will be responsible for advising corporate and...
Huel, which is the second climate-focused investment made by 1GT, has been hailed as a best-in-class addition to its portfolio given the strength of Huel’s sustainability commitments and position as...
The Corporate Climate Stocktake 2023, led by the We Mean Business Coalition and supported by the UN Climate Champions team and Bain & Company, has unveiled a comprehensive assessment of...
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ruben Atoyan, visited Kigali during October 17–31, 2023, to discuss the authorities’ policy priorities and progress on reforms within the context of...
bp announced a deal in which bp pulse, bp’s EV charging business, will acquire ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) for $100 million. The investment will facilitate the...
Iberdrola has installed the largest solar community in Spain at the Nexum Retail Park, located in Fuenlabrada (Madrid). This form of self-consumption will allow 1,100 families living within a maximum of two kilometres of...
Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute releases “Inclusive ESG Tool” and accompanying “Inclusive ESG Score” to help emerging market companies and global investors unlock investments. The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute,...
Microsoft and Submittable announce strategic partnership to deliver market-leading grantmaking and corporate social responsibility solutions across Microsoft’s cloud offerings Microsoft Corp. and Submittable, a leading grants management and corporate social...
EDP is accelerating the delivery of its coal free commitment by 2025 with reinforced plans for the group’s remaining coal plants in Spain. These decisions represent yet another relevant step...
The COP28 Presidency, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) launched a joint report today on the sidelines of the Pre-COP event in Abu Dhabi,...
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,...
In the 90’s Costa Rica set out in a serious way to lead its peers in sustainability, reaching a high note in 2019, winning the 2019 Champions of the Earth...
2023 has been a tough year for the beleaguered abbreviation ESG, with a global backlash against the term and money pouring out of ESG funds, three headlines this week highlighted...
The legislation voted on by the Industry Committee on 25 October 2023, is intended to bolster Europe’s manufacturing output in technologies needed for decarbonisation. The “Net-Zero industry act” sets a...
Lotus Technology Inc., a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker, has released its first annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) Report. The report documents the Company’s ESG strategy and highlights its...
Together with fans, program aims to address fashion waste, help consumers dispose of their old Crocs shoes and extend use of product Crocs is taking steps to further its circularity ambition with...
New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, announced the largest state investment in renewable energy in United States history, demonstrating New York’s leadership in advancing the clean energy transition. The conditional awards...
BlackRock’s Climate Finance Partnership (CFP) has made its first investment in Latin America, acquiring a minority stake in Brasol, a Brazilian renewable energy firm. “We’re really excited to get a...
Stellantis N.V. and Leapmotor has announced that Stellantis plans to invest €1.5 billion to acquire approximately 20% of Leapmotor, making Stellantis a significant shareholder. The deal also outlines the formation...
Beloved beverages including Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta in 500mL bottles will be made with 100% recycled plastic bottles*, saving 7.6 million pounds of new plastic in 2024 alone Today, The Coca-Cola...
Enilive (Eni Sustainable Mobility), through the Eni Fuel company, and Lannutti Group, a leading operator in the logistics and road transport sector, have signed an agreement for the use of...
Breakthrough Energy announced that its first Catalyst project funding will go to LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Soperton, GA in the form of a $50...
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a paper on the challenges of electrifying 5- to 50-unit buildings in New York State. Electrifying such buildings, which comprise almost 20%...
What to know Each day, climate change is impacting athletes* all over the world. Climate change is not only a threat to sport, it’s also a critical social issue that...
Building Green Could Reduce Carbon Emissions from Construction by 23 percent The transition to green construction could help reduce global carbon emissions in construction value chains by about 23 percent...
Intuitive science-based physical risk indicators now available on the Bloomberg Terminal and via Bloomberg Data License Bloomberg and Riskthinking.AI announce the launch of the first physical risk indicators that account...
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