The CDP‘s latest report, Nurturing Nature: De-risking Nature-based Finance in Asia, explores the pressing need for increased private-sector participation in nature-based financing. As biodiversity loss and climate challenges threaten up...
Key Impact Points: Fidelity International introduces the Blue Transition Bond Fund, the first global blue transition fixed income fund, designed to improve ocean and freshwater health. The fund invests in...
Key Impact Points: Colombia is in discussions with Germany for a debt-for-nature swap to support its ambitious $40 billion plan to transition from fossil fuels and enhance environmental conservation. Foreign...
The European Union has officially pushed back the enforcement of its pivotal Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR), a move confirmed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Originally set...
Climate Takes Priority A growing number of asset owners, including pension funds, insurance accounts, and endowments, are prioritizing climate over social and governance issues in their investment decisions. According to...
Key Impact Points: The third annual Earthshot Innovation Summit, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, has proudly announced its latest cohort of finalists for The Earthshot Prize 2024. These innovators, hailing...
Eurofins Sustainability Services has introduced a new deforestation impact assessment designed to help businesses comply with the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The EUDR aims to stop the import and...
Patagonia is taking bold steps to protect global forests by joining Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative. The outdoor apparel giant has committed to sourcing its packaging from non-forest fibers, aiming to eliminate...
Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers focused on sustainable investing, has announced the final closing of its first impact private equity fund, Mirova Environment Acceleration Capital (MEAC). The fund,...
Nestlé continues to push the boundaries of sustainable packaging with innovative paper-based solutions across major brands. In a bid to significantly cut plastic waste, the company is making strides with...
Bridgestone, Grupo BB&G, and Versalis have launched a groundbreaking initiative to establish a closed-loop ecosystem for tyre recycling. The partnership focuses on transforming end-of-life tyres (ELTs) into new, high-performance tyres,...
TotalEnergies, a global energy company, has made a significant investment of $100 million in sustainable forestry to bolster carbon sequestration in the United States. The company partnered with Anew Climate,...
Unilever is launching a groundbreaking initiative to create sustainable fragrances by repurposing waste flowers. This pilot program, developed in partnership with the University of Nottingham, aims to reduce emissions and...
Plastic’s Growing Environmental Impact Plastic’s convenience has led to its widespread use, but the environmental costs are staggering. Every year, 400 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated worldwide, with...
Lego’s Bold Move Toward Sustainability Lego, the iconic toymaker, is taking a significant step toward sustainability by committing to replace the fossil fuels used in its bricks with pricier renewable...
The LEGO Group is urging fans to “keep the play alive” by passing on their bricks. The new “made to be played” campaign celebrates the enduring value of LEGO® bricks,...