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STL, one of the industry’s leading integrators of digital networks, has announced Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) for all its optical fibre and cable facilities across India and Italy. Earlier In 2020, STL...
Fundamental Renewables, an established provider of financing for solar and other renewable energy projects, today announced that it has secured a $400 million credit facility. Delaware Life Insurance Company, a Group 1001...
The first LGBTQ+ wellness and behavioral health app to launch Q1 2023 You:Flourish, the first wellness and behavioral health smartphone application designed specifically for the needs of the LGBTQ+ community,...
ESG is the hottest topic of conversation in today’s boardrooms. To uncover the true impact of ESG, ONRCX spoke to business leaders to inquire about their company’s ESG efforts and how...
Arbor Capital has been providing investment management and enhanced financial planning services for more than 25 years. In those 25 years, they have remained committed to evolving with their clients and...
Statkraft and Umicore have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) sourcing renewable power from onshore wind turbines in Finland. This agreement will cover part of the needs of Umicore’s site in Kokkola, where the Group produces precursor cathode active materials and refines cobalt used in rechargeable batteries for...
9fin, the leading leveraged finance (LevFin) intelligence platform, has announced the launch of its new ESG Company Data product. The intelligence provider has analysed thousands of sources, including company documents,...
World’s largest coal exporter aims to increase proportion of renewables in its energy mix to 23% by 2025 No new coal plants can be built Those in the pipeline must...
World first for a major company in the consumer durables, household and personal products sector Sony Group Corporation received approval for its net-zero targets from the “Science Based Targets initiative...
KPIs in each business area to underpin executive compensation and employee evaluations Critical focus on human capital development Focus on climate change; diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I); respect for human...
Strategic partnership is expected to reach up to 2 million acres by 2030 Initial enrollment will include corn, soy and wheat farmers in Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Nebraska...
– To achieve net zero emissions by 2050; Joins RE100 initiative– Energy- and resource-efficient products to empower consumers for sustainable living– To invest in and develop innovative technologies for a...
Founder Yvon Chouinard and family have transferred all ownership to two new entities Every dollar that is not reinvested back into Patagonia will be distributed as dividends to protect the...
Three fundamental pillars: focus on people, operate sustainably and strengthen communities Assessments will be conducted by third party with recognized expertise Home Depot’s workforce is consistently more ethnically diverse than...
(PIPE – TSX) Pipestone Energy Corp. (“Pipestone” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2022 TSX30TM and the issuance of its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report....
First residential solar and battery investment by BlackRock’s Climate Infrastructure business in Asia BlackRock commits NZD 100 million (US$60 million) investment over next three years New Zealand has set a...
ClimeCo, a leader in the management and development of environmental commodities, has partnered with Enaleia to remove plastic pollution from vital fishing areas. Enaleia is a non-profit that engages coastal communities to...
The increasing complexity of compliance, new client expectations, talent challenges and productivity demands are pressuring legal professionals as never before, according to the findings of Wolters Kluwer’s new global Future Ready Lawyer Survey 2022. The survey also...
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provides $5B in NEVI Formula Funding to Help States Install EV Chargers Along Interstate HighwaysAdditional EV Charging Funding to Come The Biden-Harris Administration today announced...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Chicago-based Loop Capital Markets, LLC for providing advice to a municipal entity without registering as a municipal advisor. The action marks the first...
A new contract for GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business will help Los Angeles significantly increase its grid transmission capacity and move closer to meeting its renewable energy goals GE’s...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed rule changes that would enhance risk management practices for central counterparties in the U.S. Treasury market and facilitate additional clearing of U.S. Treasury...
Latest investments in Archilogic, Butlr and Transaera support decarbonization efforts Carrier Global Corporation, the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, has completed three...
Extending its Open World philosophy to its traveler experience and community and environmental impact, Expedia Group commits to advancing a more responsible, open and accessible travel industry Expedia Group announced...
Data Used to Support Solutions for Ongoing Industry Challenges, Such as Battery Range and Payload Capacity, to Enable Faster Conversion to Environmentally Friendly Options Ferguson Enterprises, LLC announced a collaboration...
Boliden is the industry leader in extracting and producing metals with a low climate footprint Goal is to reduce CO2 intensity by a further 40% by 2030 Boliden has issued...
Ranked by League of American Communication Professionals (LACP) The ranking analyzes more than 1,000 companies from all sectors and from around 20 countries worldwide Iberdrola is the best European company...
Assessment will focus on bank’s efforts to serve diverse communities and promote a diverse workforce To be conducted by Covington & Burling LLP “Critical next step in reinforcing our commitment...
Reducing CO2 emissions is company’s most important management issue Supply volume expected to be 300,000 tons per year Nippon Steel will launch sales of “NSCarbolex Neutral,” a steel product that is certified...
Listed companies will be required to credibly commit to good green governance Companies can dually list alongside their primary exchange Listing standards embed a culture of green compliance directly into...
The 77th session of the UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday with its new president urging world leaders to respond to humanity’s most pressing challenges, including the war in Ukraine,...
Funding will support R&D of bioenergy crops, industrial microorganisms and microbiomes A thriving U.S. bioeconomy creates good-paying jobs and helps meet the nation’s climate goals The U.S. Department of Energy...
70 initial projects will expand markets for climate-smart commodities Program designed to build wealth that stays in rural communities and support diverse range of producers Expected to reach more than...
Company announces new initiative to help advance its environmental, social, and governance goals over the next several decades OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced the launch of the OpenText Zero-In Initiative,...
Obtains ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 50001 (Energy Management System) Recognized for continuous practices and commitment to enhancing sustainability management Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced that it...
Rio Tinto and Volvo Group have signed a MoU to create a strategic partnership where Rio will supply responsibly sourced low-carbon products and solutions to Volvo Group and the companies...
Supported by financial and impact investors such as Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, APG on behalf of its pension fund client ABP, and Nysnø Climate Investments – a wholly owned subsidiary...
Dr. Chen previously served as the inaugural Executive Deputy Superintendent of the Climate Division at the N.Y. State Department of Financial Services Served as Vice-Chair of the Climate Risk Steering...
Effective traceability across the global value chains is vital to making sustainable chocolate the norm and can only be achieved through collaboration of all stakeholders. Barry Callebaut is leading and...
Patch is embedding climate action into the global economy Patch has announced that it has raised $55 million in series B funding. This new round of funding brings Patch one...
Sustainable Real Assets Investor Vision Ridge Partners Commits Capital to Accelerate Platform Buildout Existing Investors Keyframe Capital and Cyrus Capital Increase Capital Commitments TeraWatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets...
Memorandum of Understanding to supply more than 800,000 tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the years 2023-2030 Cooperation to include new locations and new SAF production technologies OMV is...
The electricity company will guarantee supply for five months from the date of the positive assessment of the non-profit organisation. The company undertakes to advise beneficiaries on the different possibilities...
Exchange partnered with Syndio, an HR analytics platform Companies can analyze and resolve pay, performance gaps The New York Stock Exchange is adding tools for its publicly listed companies to track how...
Solution designed to integrate data from emissions-producing activities with initiatives to abate them Provides transparency to all stakeholders Helps businesses accurately and swiftly measure and reduce their overall carbon footprint...
Interim decarbonisation targets set for 2030, reinforcing commitment to net zero financed emissions by 2050 Represents one of the most comprehensive sets of decarbonisation targets in global banking industry Bank...
Next generation LinuxONE servers extend IBM’s capabilities to help clients across industries, including Citibank, reach sustainability targets IBM ( NYSE: IBM) today unveiled the next generation of its LinuxONE server, a highly...
Establishes Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) team to strengthen company’s ESG management and operations NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, announced the release of its ESG report for 2021–2022 that...
Initiative aims to amplify the visibility and increase media representation of women entrepreneurs leading the fashion sector towards a responsible future. The Conscious Fashion Campaign, an initiative of the Fashion...
Solar energy packages developed specifically for IKEA Family loyalty members “We need to make the process of switching to renewables convenient and easy” To continue its ambition to make sustainable...
Company is committed to reducing greenhouse emissions 26% by 2030 and being net zero by 2050 Moving freight by rail instead of truck reduces GHG emissions by up to 75%...
LISC to lead Harris County Homeownership Collaborative and new initiative to create 5,000 homeowners of color by 2025. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and local elected officials joined LISC Houston and the Harris County Homeownership Collaborative,...
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, released the company’s annual sustainability report, which includes ESG highlights from the last year and outlines the...
Series E round led by new investors BMO Impact Investment Fund and Ares Management By 2023, the company will own and operate 13 high-tech, climate-controlled hydroponic greenhouses, covering more than...
Audited ESG Report 2022 shows accelerated progress toward industry-leading targets for 2025 Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, releases its annual ESG Report, tracking progress toward the...
Deal is expected to raise billions of dollars Proceeds earmarked for projects including renewable energy, clean transport and green buildings Crown prince has committed to investing $40 billion in local...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Singapore Exchange have jointly launched ESGenome, a digital disclosure portal for companies to report ESG data in a structured and efficient manner, and for...
ReneSola Ltd (“ReneSola Power” or the “Company”) (www.renesolapower.com) ( NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced the publication of its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which...
Committed to telling and amplifying stories of underrepresented audiences 7 of 12 Paramount Board members are women — one of the highest percentages among S&P 500 companies “Our duty and...
Edenred, the world leader in earmarked funds solutions, will join the Paris stock exchange’s Euronext CAC 40 ESG index on September 19, 2022, taking its place alongside other companies demonstrating outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. The Euronext CAC 40...
The already operational site in Sandersville, Georgia, includes 80 MW of total capacity supporting 2.4 EH/s of bitcoin mining; Total planned capacity is 230 MW, expected to support 7.0 EH/s;...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted amendments to its rules to implement inflation adjustments mandated by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. The SEC is required to make...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against a number of investment advisers that failed to comply with requirements relating to safekeeping client assets and/or to timely update their...
On will resell used shoes on the new site, called Onward, and plans to add clothing by the end of the year The Swiss athletic brand On is launching a resale site Thursday, making it...
Zscaler, Inc., the leader in cloud security, has announced that it has achieved carbon neutral status for 2022 and has set a new goal to reach net zero emissions by...
Europe is rich in diversity. All territories face the same societal challenges, such as climate change, energy crisis, or the interruption of supply chains, but these impact on regions in...
Chevron Corporation, through its affiliate Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, is part of three joint ventures that have been granted an interest in three greenhouse gas assessment permits offshore Australia. The...
650- and 1,000-gallon water tanks sourced for each of 54 elementary, middle and high schools in the district Designed and built distribution system to make the water easily accessible to...
Newly-developed BMW round cells optimized for NEUE KLASSE architecture Costs for whole high-voltage battery up to 50% lower than for current generation “Huge leap in technology for energy density, charging...
43% reduction target by 2030 is 50% more aggressive than the previous administration’s Government financing agencies will be required to consider emissions targets in funding decisions “Enshrining a policy in...
Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan has directed 2.3 billion meals to communities Company continues to achieve milestones in climate impact, packaging, human capital management, human rights and...
The J.M. Smucker Co. ( NYSE: SJM) today issued its 2022 Corporate Impact Report, including its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosure Report, detailing its commitment to responsible business practices and continued progress...
In its endeavor to realize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) has produced a special publication, ‘CKGSB 2022 ESG and Social Innovation Report:...
Dow leaders receive global acknowledgment for supporting women in business and driving change for gender diversity and equity in the workplace. Dow ( NYSE: DOW) announced that four of its leaders have...
The First-Annual ESG Report Reinforces the Company’s Commitment to its People, the Communities it Serves, and the Planet. Nutrabolt, a global active health and wellness company, announced the release of its...
The Remote Marketplace expansion will empower the company’s customers across the globe to take action against climate change. Remote, the leader in building, managing, and supporting global, distributed workforces, is...
New RecycleOS Robot Operation Center is the first-ever 24/7 centralized monitoring service for tracking robotic cells in recycling facilities to increase productivity without requiring additional MRF staff EverestLabs, developer of...
Solution will help (re)insurers operationalize the way they measure ESG risk at point of underwriting “The (re)insurance industry has a pivotal role to play in helping corporates make the transition...
Biodiversity continues to decline Slow progress toward achieving good status for water bodies More action needed to improve recyclabiity and waste prevention Air pollution still a major concern The EU...
Precise risk scores for each sector in all countries Encompassing labor rights, environmental risks and political risks Bottom-up approach to robustly assess inherent ESG risk exposure Verisk Maplecroft, a global...
Airline Signs Purchase Agreement for up to 400 eVTOL Aircraft from Eve Aiming to Revolutionize Commuter Experience in Cities Around the World United announced a $15 million investment in Eve...
Strategic partnership and joint production that aims to set the standard in sustainable and all-electric transportation European factory would produce large electric vans for both companies Further options for increased...
Kim Leinwand Erle H.I.G., a leading global alternative investment firm with over $50 billion of equity capital under management, announced that it has hired Kim Leinwand Erle as Managing Director...
New benchmarks based on most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report “The 2021 IPCC report signaled a ‘code red’ for humanity.” More than half of global AUM are...
Thematic active ETFs will seek to provide access to alpha opportunities through a range of sustainable themes Funds focusing on Consumption, Social Advancement and Infrastructure J.P. Morgan Asset Management has...
Exclusive collaboration between B Corp™ accounting firm and preeminent ESG assessment tool that aligns with the world’s leading ESG and sustainability standards Sensiba San Filippo LLP (SSF), a West Coast accounting and business-consulting...
Highly Regarded Industry Pro to Further Expand and Deepen Key Business Elements Driving Putnam’s Sustainability Efforts Jacquelyn (“Jackie”) S. VanderBrug, Head of Sustainability Strategy for Putnam Investments (Photo: Business Wire) Putnam...
Image: GE 4.2-117 Onshore Wind Turbine. Source: GE Renewable Energy GE Renewable Energy to supply 19 of its 4.2-117 onshore wind turbines for a total installed capacity of 79.8 MW....
Agreements include 10 global airlines. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is associated with up to a 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions vs. traditional jet fuel. “SAF has a vital role...
New data visualization tool designed to make sustainable investing more understandable, engaging and actionable. Empowers investors to make choices that align with their own definition of success. Differing motivations warrant...
Image: Delta 767-400ER. Source: Delta Air Lines The carrier has increased its representation of women and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups over the past year. Greatest acceleration seen among women...
Image sources: DOE, Pixabay Urban Integrated Field Laboratories (IFLs) will inform the development of resilience technology to protect diverse communities Locations include Chicago, Baltimore and Texas Gulf Coast “Understanding the...
Image source: Walmart Collaboration will ultimately serve hundreds of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries. Initial launch in Florida and Georgia. “We’re on a journey to transform health care… at a cost...
Image source: Emerge Canada Emerge is Canada’s first and only women-owned investment firm. “Practical and real-world approach to sustainability.” Also launching EMPWR program to encourage more women to be investment...
Image: Daniel Hanna. Source: Barclays Barclays was among the first banks to commit to net zero by 2050. Hanna joins Barclays from Standard Chartered. Supporting clients to decarbonize and adapt...
J.P. Morgan research analysts to leverage Datamaran to monitor material ESG risks and opportunities. Datamaran’s AI-driven technology measures both financial and impact materiality. Datamaran, a leading ESG risk management platform,...
Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, announced today the company has been named a finalist for the Reuters Events...
Board-level progress at top UK companies beats US counterparts Major FTSE oil, gas and mining companies lead the way More than half of FTSE 100 companies now have a board-level...
Enviva Inc and privately held Alder Fuels have agreed to partner on the long-term supply of biomass byproducts from timber for making a biofuel for aviation, a key part of cutting...
Image source: Green Plains Funding awards are part of DOE’s effort to support biofuel development for the clean energy economy. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has developed process to convert...
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