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MUFG has introduced a new “Sustainable Finance Framework” to bolster its efforts in promoting sustainability through capital markets funding. As part of this initiative, MUFG obtained a Second Party Opinion...
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), alongside Brazilian public banks BNDES, Banco do Brasil (BB), and Caixa Econômica Federal (CAIXA), announced plans to develop an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on sustainable...
The Google Research team has unveiled Neural General Circulation Models, a revolutionary hybrid general circulation model (GCM) that merges traditional physics-based methods with advanced machine-learning components. Published in Nature, this...
Innovative Approach to Sustainable Palm Oil Unilever is leveraging technology to ensure a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain while supporting smallholder farmers. Rauf Prasodjo, Senior Manager for Sustainable Sourcing, shares...
EBRD’s Largest Green Bond Issuance The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued its largest green bond to date, a EUR 1 billion 7-year benchmark. This marks EBRD’s...
Harnessing AI for Environmental Impact Google’s 2024 Environmental Report highlights the company’s strategic use of AI to drive environmental change and operate sustainably. By leveraging technology, Google aims to address...
Less than two years ago, Maersk started construction works for its first low greenhouse gas emission warehouse in Denmark, located in Taulov Dry Port in Fredericia. On 24th June 2024,...
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has launched Spring, a stewardship initiative backed by over 200 investors managing $15 trillion in assets. The initiative focuses on reducing the financial risks...
Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda builds on nearly 100 cross-government actions that are sharply reducing methane pollution in support of clean air, good jobs and climate action...
After the rightward turn in Europe’s elections last week, few people thought that the EU would continue its streak of leadership sustainability policies. In a surprise move, the environment ministers...
Nestlé Travel Retail launches a new sustainable chocolate range exclusively for travel retail. This initiative, part of the Nestlé Cocoa Plan in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, aligns with increasing...
Key Impact Points: Green Claims Directive: Council Moves ForwardThe Council has adopted its stance on the green claims directive, aiming to combat greenwashing and empower consumers to make informed, eco-friendly...
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) has mandated HSBC to structure a new outcome bond to address reforestation efforts in the Brazilian Amazon region. This principal...
The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) endorsed two investment plans for a total of $61 million in funding, harnessing nature-based solutions to address climate change in the...
BBVA will issue a total amount of $50 million and the resources will be used to finance projects focusing on reforestation, the regeneration of natural forests on degraded land, mangrove...
The Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting nature and improving rural livelihoods, and Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable investing, announce a strategic partnership....
As communities across the planet celebrated World Environment Day on 5 June, we are taking you back to the 1950s when broadcaster extraordinaire Sir David Attenborough went from zoologist to climate activist,...
Five First Place Winners Selected from Thousands of Global Photo Submissions Surrounding the Celebration’s 2024 Theme “Awaken New Depths” The winners of the eleventh annual Photo Competition for United Nations...
Key Impact Points: Today, June 6, USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced the launch of the CIRCLE Alliance, a groundbreaking public-private collaboration between USAID, Unilever, and EY. This initiative is designed...
The Galapagos Islands, renowned worldwide for their unparalleled biodiversity and unique ecosystems, face mounting environmental and human-induced threats. In response to these pressing challenges, the Charles Darwin Foundation (“CDF”) and...
The Project Phase 1, which targets to replant Portulacaria afra thicket across 10,000 hectares, is being funded under a syndicated senior secured stream agreement, led by Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment...
44% of these funds are invested in assets that breach the Paris-aligned benchmark (PaB) exclusionary criteria In the first of a two-part series examining ESMA’s name rule restricting the use...
Singapore published an Environmental Crimes Money Laundering (ML) National Risk Assessment (NRA) which identifies the key threats and vulnerabilities in environmental crimes ML that Singapore is exposed to, and outlines...
Global law firm White & Case LLP advised VERBUND AG on its €500 million green bonds issuance including biodiversity with a seven-year term and a fixed coupon of 3.250%. VERBUND...
Google is launching a new coalition called Symbiosis, a multi-company effort designed to increase the effectiveness of nature-based carbon removal projects. Symbiosis brings together a group of corporate buyers committed...
State Farm® is the first property & casualty insurance company worldwide to achieve TRUE certifications for two of its facilities, a testament to its commitment to uncovering operational efficiencies, responsibly...
Pernod Ricard announces that its near- and long-term science-based GHG emissions reduction targets in line with a 1.5°C trajectory have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with...
ERM, Salesforce, NatureMetrics and Planet have announced a pioneering global alliance to transform how corporations measure and manage their biodiversity impact. The NatureTech Alliance, formed at the World Economic Forum...
The Council formally adopted the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, amending and strengthening the existing EU rules. The updated rules will further reduce CO2 emissions from road transport and will introduce...
re.green has finalized its largest carbon removal (CDR) project to date. re.green will deliver approximately 3 million tons of carbon removal credits over a 15-year period through the restoration of...
Frontier has facilitated offtake agreements with Vaulted Deep, a carbon removal company that injects carbon-rich organic waste deep underground for permanent storage. Vaulted spun out of—and uses core tech from—Advantek Waste...
Adler & Allan, a leading provider of environmental risk reduction and advisory services, announced that the Private Equity business within Goldman Sachs Alternatives will acquire a majority stake in the...
A new study by Meta and World Resources Institute (WRI) utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to create a global map of tree canopy height at a resolution of one meter. This...
Introduction: ‘Winter action plan’ back in public’s sight after one-year break The ‘Winter action plan’, for 2023-2024 (‘Comprehensive Action Plan for Autumn and Winter Air Pollution Control in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area...
Four final rules deliver on the Biden-Harris Administration’s day-one commitment to lead on climate action and to protect all communities from pollution The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite...
Informed by its recent consultation on future priorities, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will commence projects to research disclosure about risks and opportunities associated with: The research projects will focus...
The Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark will measure progress toward the initiative’s Investor Expectations of Companies. Nature Action 100, the first global investor-led engagement initiative to address nature and biodiversity...
The revised law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU for a clean and healthy environment for citizens, and to achieve the EU’s zero air pollution vision by 2050....
The fight against plastic waste pollution is a global challenge, and ExxonMobil is a key player at the negotiating table. Currently, discussions for a global plastics treaty are underway in...
On Wednesday, Parliament gave a final green light to new rules obliging firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment. The European Parliament approved with 374...
On Wednesday, Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU. The regulation, which aims to tackle constantly growing waste, harmonise internal market...
Calls for innovative solutions as part of its AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge The Bezos Earth Fund unveiled an AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge – under which up to $100...
At the Our Ocean Conference in Greece, the European Union is confirming its strong engagement for international ocean governance by announcing 40 commitments for action for 2024. These actions will be funded by €3.5 billion from...
In January 2024 the SBTi announced that work to revise its flagship Corporate Net-Zero Standard was a priority for 2024, and that this revision would include additional guidance on tackling...
Final rule will reduce the number of people with elevated cancer risk by 96% in communities near plants that emit ethylene oxide and chloroprene, advancing President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative...
Circular Plastic , one of the largest plants in Italy for the selection and storage of plastic waste, was inaugurated in Borgaro Torinese, in the province of Turin. Built by Amiat and managed by I.Blu , two...
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Volunteers helped plant 50 trees in an area with one of the lowest Tree Equity Scores in Franklin County, which will help improve the area’s tree canopy in the future...
New research from Material Focus has identified that as the demand for electrical items soars amongst consumers, more of these items are either being held onto in UK homes, thrown...
In a landmark move, the French and Brazilian presidents announced a $1.1 billion initiative aimed at preserving the Amazon rainforest, signaling a renewed partnership between France and Brazil. This collaboration...
A recent study published in Nature highlights Google Research’s groundbreaking work in utilizing AI for accurate river flood prediction. This translates to up to 7 days’ warning for people in...
Lloyds Banking Group has announced a strategic partnership with Projects for Nature to upgrade the protection and restoration of England’s natural environment. Projects for Nature, launched by the Secretary of State...
With new research revealing there are around 18 million* unused consoles stashed in cupboards and drawers across the UK, Virgin Media O2 is giving Brits a ‘power-up’ so they can...
New IEA analysis shows that fully implementing existing pledges on methane would deliver the majority, but not all, of the emissions cuts needed this decade to align with 1.5 °C...
Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world, and climate risks are threatening its energy and food security, ecosystems, infrastructure, water resources, financial stability, and people’s health. According to...
In a landmark decision, jurors in Oregon have ordered PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, to pay over $150 million to victims of the devastating 2020 wildfires. This...
Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging, increase safety and boost the circular economy. The new measures aim to make packaging...
The new law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration...
S&P Dow Jones Indices, the world’s leading index provider, announced the launch of the S&P Biodiversity Indices, adding to the range of sustainability-oriented performance benchmarking tools it offers to asset managers...
Nokia announced that it has committed to reducing its total global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to net zero by 2040, accelerating its previous target by ten years, and putting it...
The new law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU to achieve a clean and healthy environment for citizens as well as zero air pollution by 2050. Negotiators from...
The Dow Chemical Company (“TDCC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow, announced the closing of its green bond offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.150% notes due 2034 and $650 million aggregate principal...
The projects in California and Florida continue to advance progress toward water pep+ replenishment goal PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) announced a commitment to fund four additional water replenishment projects in California...
The first-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report was launched by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), a UN biodiversity treaty, at the opening of a...
The Premier League, the most watched football league in the world, in collaboration with its clubs, has announced a significant push towards environmental sustainability with the introduction of the Premier...
The European Union (EU) is on a mission to rescue us from the confusion and chaos of eco-marketing claims, and it is perfect timing as we head into a new...
An alliance of the country’s biggest names in vehicle and engine manufacturing and supply, the Heavy-duty Leadership Group, released a joint “Statement of Principles” calling on the Environmental Protection Agency...
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...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is announcing the following actions involving Suncor refinery in Commerce City: Both actions build on the department’s ongoing work to protect clean...
New report exposes illegal Amazon deforestation as Peru approves scandalous ‘amnesty’ law forgiving past forest crimes A new report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), Carving Up the Amazon, exposes how...
Mastercard partners with Lyft and SiriusXM to reinforce pledge to restore 100 million trees Mastercard celebrated its 2024 GRAMMYs campaign with a special SZA performance from GRAMMY House presented by Mastercard...
The Amazon Fund, the world’s largest initiative to combat deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+), achieved a historic milestone in 2023 with approvals for projects and public calls totaling R$1.3 billion....
Paris, the host city for the upcoming Olympic Games, has taken a significant step towards a greener future by voting to triple parking charges for some SUVs in its central...
By using recycled instead of newly mined silver and gold, Pandora avoids 58,000 tons CO2 every year. Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, announced it has changed its precious metals supply...
At the beginning of January, I journeyed to the heart of the Magnolia State, far from the glitz of the Elvis Museum, to visit a cotton farm nestled at the...
New GRI Biodiversity Standard available for use by companies around the world As nature faces unprecedented pressures, with human activity the leading cause for one million animal and plant species...
Key highlights: Deloitte and Circle Economy Foundation released the Circularity Gap Report 2024, finding the vast majority of extracted materials entering the economy are virgin, with the share of secondary materials declining steadily...
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) today priced a seven-year $100 million, principal-protected Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond. This innovative bond provides investors with a financial return...
Schroders has joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Early Adopters and Nature Action 100, reflecting the global asset manager’s commitment to managing risks associated with nature loss and...
Key Impact Points: With 457 votes in favour, 92 against and 32 abstentions, MEPs endorsed a deal reached with the Council to further cut emissions from fluorinated gases. The text foresees...
Key Impact Points: Coca-Cola India and India’s largest retailer, Reliance Retail, announced the launch of a sustainability initiative titled ‘Bhool Na Jana, Plastic Bottle Lautana’, focused on post-consumer PET collection at Reliance Retail...
Rio de Janeiro is gearing up to combat rising temperatures with an innovative reforestation plan that uses state-of-the-art seed-dispersing drones. Beginning in January 2024, this initiative aims to showcase MORFO’s complete,...
Key Impact Points: ACE & ACME are progressing on a phased deployment to recycle 20,000 metric tonnes of lead batteries per year with zero Scope 1 emissions. ACE Green Recycling...
Key Impact Points: Samsung Electronics emphasized how sustainability is driving business activities at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas from January 9-12. The Sustainability Zone at Samsung’s...
Iberdrola has signed an agreement with ANFACO-CECOPESCA – an entity representing the marine-industry chain – by which the 255 companies associated with this cluster of the marine-industry chain that wish to...
Key Impact Points: Project will focus on low-voltage automotive applications Clarios, a global leader in advanced low-voltage battery solutions, and Altris, a pioneer in sustainable sodium-ion battery technology, announced they...
Key Impact Points: A successful 2023: BMW Group posts record sales, meets ambitious e-mobility growth targets The BMW Group delivered a total of 2,555,341 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles to...
Key Impact Points: Project Green Light, a Google Research initiative, is tackling the persistent problem of urban air pollution caused by stop-and-go traffic. This innovative program leverages artificial intelligence (AI)...
Key Impact Points: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in cooperation with Argentina, launched its first scientific research expedition today to investigate the presence of microplastics in Antarctica as part...
Key Impact Points: As the world grapples with environmental and social challenges, Robeco, a leader in sustainable investing, has announced its key engagement themes for 2024. These themes go beyond...
World leader in international shipping solutions of heavy agriculture and construction equipment solve some of the world’s most complex shipping challenges. In an era where efficiency and speed are paramount,...
The University of Southern California Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Better for All, natural products innovator, continue their partnership at the upcoming Coca-Cola Zero-Waste Men’s Basketball Game against Stanford University on Saturday, January 6th at the USC Galen Center. The...
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor), Kia Corporation (Kia) and W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) have signed an agreement at the Mabuk Eco-Friendly R&D Center, Korea, to collaborate on the development...
Germany’s CO₂ emissions fell to their lowest level in 70 years in 2023. A large part of this reduction is due to an unexpectedly sharp decline in coal use. At...
Hydrogen generated on site in Colorado will power forklift trucks and help lower emissions Plug Power Inc., a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, completed...
The Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) is pleased to welcome Restaurants Canada, The Association of Plastic Recyclers, and McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited to its expanding network of close to 100...
Brussels Airport Company, thanks to federal government support, will be granting a special financial contribution to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). One year ago, Brussels Airport announced...
Diamond Lake Minerals, Inc. (OTC: DLMI) is as a leading player in the digital asset landscape, bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi). Their mission aligns with the development and...
DOE Proposes New Rule For Energy Efficient Commercial Fans and Blowers and Finalizes Refrigerator and Freezer Standards with Strong Industry and Stakeholder Support, Bolstering Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Strengthen Outdated...
Malaysia’s Braden Yong made the nation proud by being one of the selected youth environment activists to be invited to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). Shedding light on the local floods...
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