Category: ESG International
The EOA Foundation contributes to the construction of a more just and equal society. In response to the poverty and injustice issues faced by today’s society, the EOA Foundation was...
The Project Empowers La Palma’s Sustainable Energy Transition and Drive Tazacorte Port as a Hub for Decarbonization in the Canary Islands Recently, GCL SI and Ocean Sun once again joined forces...
In December, World Human Rights Month commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a cornerstone document affirming fundamental rights for all. Cardinal Health firmly believes in upholding these rights throughout...
The EU and Kenya signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and contribute to sustainable economic growth. The EPA provides a platform...
The global leader in charging solutions brings the latest in EV infrastructure, leveraging T-Mobile’s 5G with American-made materials Peachtree Corners – one of the nation’s first smart cities powered by real-world...
New agreement will benefit customers in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands and builds on the companies’ existing relationship in Europe, Colombia, and Mexico Univar B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc. (“Univar Solutions” or “the Company”), a leading...
Aegea’s concessionaire Águas do Rio was recognized for its actions aimed at expanding water and sewage coverage, environmental recovery and creation of jobs in Rio de Janeiro. Aegea, Brazil’s leading private sector sanitation...
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One-third of respondents lack a business case to support sustainable supply chain development. Nearly half of respondents struggle to measure progress. Report outlines five recommendations to increase supply chain sustainability....
Amazon now has 202 renewable energy projects in North America, 117 in Europe, 57 in Asia and the Pacific, one in the Middle East, one in Africa, and its first project in South America The total renewable...
The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) held the inaugural awards ceremony of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Achievement Awards 2021/2022 in Hong Kong on 30 August. Fosun International was awarded...
Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, “Fosun International”), together with its subsidiaries (“Fosun” or the “Group”) held its 2022 interim results presentation on 31 August in the form of...
Forbes China recently released its “2022 China ESG 50” list. Fosun International has been included on the list for its outstanding ESG performance and its active contribution to the fight against...
Inrate, the recognized Swiss-based leader and pioneer in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings, research, and services, is all set to expand its coverage and enlarge its offering by partnering...
Integrating ecotrek’s Sustainability Data Mining Technology with EcoVadis Advances the Scope, Speed and Quality of ESG Visibility and Impact Across Global Value Chains EcoVadis, the leading provider of globally trusted...
Report Highlights Continued Commitment to Carbon Neutrality Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) (“Primo”), a leading provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, today released its inaugural 2020 Environmental,...
Second humanitarian relief flight provides resources to those impacted by Ukraine crisis FedEx Corp. and Direct Relief continue to support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. On Sunday, June...
NATO aims to cut its civilian and military greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% by 2030 and be carbon neutral by 2050, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday as...
Communique says leaders are committed to “a highly decarbonised road sector by 2030” as well as “a fully or predominantly decarbonised power sector by 2035.” Details of the communique come...
Agreement initiates joint study to identify carbon capture and storage opportunity Project could capture up to 10 million metric tons of CO2 per year subject to the joint study Collaboration supports...
Ministers meet to seek deals on package of climate laws Moves to weaken some measures as energy shock bites Ministers discuss plans to reduce gas demand EU contingency planning for...
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies should look to Canada as a major part of the solution to the global energy crisis. That’s the message leaders from Canada, France, Germany,...
Potential production of up to 20,000 metric tons of green hydrogen; distribution of up to 100,000 metric tons of green ammonia Opportunity for Slagen terminal to provide lower-emission marine fuels...
Clients representing nearly half (47%) of index equity assets globally are now eligible for BlackRock Voting Choice Clients representing 25% ($530 billion) of eligible index equity assets ($2.3 trillion) have...
Gurugram-based renewable energy company ACME Cleantech Solutions on Monday signed up with Karnataka proposing to invest about Rs 52,000 crore in a 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) green hydrogen...
As Jamaica pursues its Vision 2030 development plan which will transform the island’s economy, the country’s government continues to develop and seek sustainable investments that can accelerate economic and social...
Team of experts will focus on sustainable energy storage opportunities ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, announced it has created a dedicated internal unit focused on energy storage. In...
Four leading industrial clusters in the Netherlands, Belgium and the U.S. announced they are working together with the World Economic Forum to reduce their carbon emissions faster through the “Transitioning...
ESG Book rebrands from Arabesque S-Ray as part of growth plans to meet demand for sustainability solutions. Incubated by Arabesque in 2018, ESG Book combines cutting-edge technology and research to...
Sasol Ltd and Germany’s Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) have agreed to conduct research into substances to help produce sustainable aviation fuel on a commercial scale, the South African company said on Tuesday....
Alberta continues to lead Canada’s energy transition as Inter Pipeline Ltd., ITOCHU Corporation, and PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd. sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Invest Alberta to assist the...
The Group of Seven economic powers expect to meet a climate change financing goal for developing countries by next year, G7 finance chiefs said in a draft communique from a...
London’s City Airport has vowed to become net zero by 2030, accelerating an original goal of 2050 to get ahead of what it believes will be a move by large...
Interactive Brokers, an automated global electronic broker, launched Carbon Offsets to clients in Western Europe, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This new feature is available through IMPACT, Interactive Brokers’ mobile trading...
Italian financial services group Mediobanca said on Wednesday it aimed to have women in at least 40% of its senior management roles in 10 years as it steps up its efforts...
— Subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, Abra will control Avianca and GOL and bring together their iconic brands under a single group — — Through recent investments made...
South Africa’s government is still analysing details of a $8.5 billion financing package offered by rich Western nations last year to help the country shift away from coal, environment minister...
The European Commission hopes to jumpstart a large-scale rollout of solar energy and rebuild Europe’s solar manufacturing industry, as part of its bid to wean countries off Russian fossil fuels,...
Ukrainian power company Ukrenergo has paid $28.4 million on time as the first coupon on its debut five-year “green” Eurobond and will continue servicing its debt despite Russia’s invasion, the...
The Netherlands has become the first government to closely align its green bond framework with the European Union’s sustainable investment rulebook, the Dutch State Treasury Agency said on Tuesday. The...
Integrated solution will unlock valuable working capital while helping to speed transactions and reduce borrowing costs U.S. Bank announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with trade-finance fintech LiquidX to...
Company achieves corporate governance standards in the stock market and it is ready for the challenges of regulatory framework Sabesp celebrates on Monday (09/05) its 20th listing anniversary on the New...
The World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council for Agile Governance has collaborated to produce a whitepaper called Regulatory Technology for the 21st Century. Suade, world leading RegTech provider and member...
Luxembourg domiciled, Swiss-headquartered VC fund Una Terra has high hopes: to raise €1 billion by 2025, and become the de facto platform of choice for ESG investing in venture capital...
Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Calvert debut Luxembourg-domiciled responsible investing funds focused on driving positive change, generating long-term value Calvert Research and Management (Calvert), a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investment...
The European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur could by year’s end resolve environmental concerns that are holding up a free trade agreement, EU Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius told...
Accenture has acquired akzente, a recognized sustainability consultancy. akzente helps companies across a broad range of industries including automotive, financial services, energy and consumer goods build sustainability into the core...
The aviation industry has shown a high commitment to meeting the diverse expectations and interests of its key stakeholders, including employees, customers, governments, and regulatory bodies on matters pertaining to...
Fosun International Limited, together with its subsidiaries, issued the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2021 (the “Report”). The Report focuses on corporate governance and business ethics, customer privacy and data security...
Canada is favouring oil projects with lower carbon emissions per barrel to help meet its climate targets, a strategy that may block Suncor Energy’s plan to expand bitumen mining to...
Singapore’s Sunseap Group said on Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the provincial government of Indonesia’s Riau Islands to develop large-scale solar energy and storage plants to...
Japan’s state-backed New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) said on Tuesday it will allocate 114.5 billion yen ($892 million) to help develop new fuels such as synthetic ones...
Fresh Equity Round comes from Nuveen’s Global Impact Fund and Triple Jump’s ASN Microkredietfonds Kinara Capital, India’s fast-growing MSME fintech, closed a fresh equity round of USD $50 million led...
Global Citizen, an international non-profit aiming to help end poverty, said on Monday it plans to launch six funds of up to $1 billion each focused on generating environmental and...
Clario, a technology company that delivers the leading endpoint technology solutions for decentralized (DCT), hybrid and site-based clinical trials, announced that it has become a signatory to the United Nations (UN)...
Law firm launches associate firm in George Town, Grand Cayman – names it ChanceryESG Will focus on three pillars of the future economy: ESG, digital asset transactions and sanctions Chancery Advisors Ltd (Chancery),...
Citi has announced the launch of its Sustainable Trade and Working Capital Loans (Sustainable T&WC Loans) solution in Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Latin America...
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., announced the lessor entered into a new sale and leaseback agreement with its existing customer,...
Germany’s economy and climate ministry presented a package of measures on Wednesday to speed up the expansion of renewable energy, as the need to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on...
On May 19 and 20, 2022, the 16th international MiningForum and trade exhibition takes place in Berlin. Every two years, this dialog platform initiated by the DMT GROUP brings together key decision-makers, experts,...
Capri Holdings Limited, a global fashion luxury group, announced that it will be donating over €1 million in essential clothing (coats, sweaters and shoes) from Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael...
Responsible Solvers™ initiative increases farmers’ yield and income, lowers production costs, expands local economy, and positively impacts the environment Ashland Global Holdings Inc. announced the first of a series of...
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) priced the Wildlife Conservation Bond (WCB) in support of South Africa’s efforts to conserve endangered species. Also known as the...
In the recently disclosed ESG Ratings Report by MSCI Inc. (Morgan Stanley Capital International), eHi Car Services received an award as an outstanding rating of AA. Not only does eHi...
MiX Telematics, a leading global SaaS provider of connected fleet management solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of 2,000 new subscriptions to its integrated fleet management technology for an...
Eve UAM, LLC, an Embraer company, and Acciona, a global company leader in the provision of regenerative solutions for a decarbonized economy, announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development...
The “International Country Risk Guide: ESG Data Bundle” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Clients are increasingly focused on understanding the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact of their asset selections and overall...
Anyone looking at Absa Group Ltd.’s 2021 earnings statement alone would have no inkling the South African lender had such a tumultuous year in the boardroom. The country’s third-largest bank saw...
East Ventures, a pioneering and leading sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, has officially become a UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) signatory as part of its commitment to creating...
Windward, the Predictive Intelligence company applying AI to transform global maritime trade, announced today the launch of the “Russia” sanctions solution as a part of Windward’s Maritime AI platform. The...
Actual number may be bigger, Bloomberg data analysis finds Money managers are already writing down Russia bets to zero Fund managers touting environmental, social and governance standards held at least...
About $4 trillion of ESG debt has been sold globally to date JSE to create Sustainability and Transition Segments JSE Ltd., which runs Africa’s biggest stock and bond exchanges, has...
Many firms and people in Japan still consider ESG a “box-ticking exercise,” resulting in cases of greenwashing, according to former Goldman Sachs Japan vice chair Kathy Matsui. “ESG isn’t just...
The third edition of the Reply Investment Challenge is underway – the second of these challenges on the theme of sustainability. Aimed at students and young professionals, in 2021 the international...
Nomura formed a new investment banking group to bolster its ESG, sustainable technology and infrastructure efforts. The group, Global Greentech Industrials and Infrastructure, is being formed by combining the Nomura...
Forsee Power (Paris:FORSE), the expert in smart battery systems, is partnering once again with the South Korean manufacturer LG Energy Solution, who will provide it with very high energy density cells...
International environmental nonprofit EarthX, founded by environmentalist Trammell S. Crow, convened leading authorities in wildlife conservation from Mexico and the United States for the Half-Earth Day® Hunting and Conservation Forum to discuss the important role that...
World leaders and delegates representing almost every country have convened in Glasgow, Scotland for U.N.-brokered climate talks, a major climate event known as COP26. The meeting, which formally opened on...
Environmentalist says Brazil is attempting to rebuild goodwill amid global outrage about deforestation in the Amazon. (Al Jazeera) – Brazil has pledged to raise its climate commitments at the start...
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