Category: ESG News
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ( “Ping An” or the “Group”, HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) announced that subsidiary Ping An Bank (the “Bank”, SHE:000001) has released its 2021 Environmental Information...
LyondellBasell and Shakti Plastic Industries, India’s largest plastic scrap recycler and waste collection company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a joint venture to build and operate a fully-automated, mechanical recycling plant...
The Education Plan®—New Mexico’s 529 college savings plan—was recently highlighted as one of a small percentage of 529 plans throughout the nation to offer socially responsible investment options. The analysis...
Challenge will advance the use of sustainable pavements and quantify environmental impacts As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s ongoing work to address climate change, the Federal Highway Administration...
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced Gloria Shepherd as the Executive Director of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the eleventh person to hold this position since FHWA’s founding...
First multi-industry and multi-regional index points to corporate confidence about past progress, but less optimism about short- and long-term future goals Nearly nine out of ten organizations are planning to...
Assan Aluminyum, a subsidiary of the Kibar Group, prioritizes ESG (environmental, social, governance) in its long-term strategies and future plans. The company follows the Performance Standards of the Aluminium Stewardship...
BNY Mellon Investor Solutions, LLC named Manisha K. Ali Head of Responsible Investing. She will help build and shape the Investors Solutions Responsible Investing franchise, and work to identify best in class...
Carbon Neutral Royalty Ltd. (“CNR“), a financing provider for high integrity carbon projects, today announces two senior appointments, Clare Tovey as Chief Operating Officer, and Ignus Rocher as Investment Director. Clare Tovey will be...
Bloomberg Law today announced that it will highlight its resources and workflow tools at the annual meeting of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) taking place in Las Vegas October 23-26. Bloomberg...
Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, recently completed its debut sustainable finance transaction as part of its sustainability journey. From the $2.4 billion financing package, the $1.8 billion Secured RCF...
Klépierre has once again been recognized for the excellence of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy in the 2022 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) assessment. For the third year...
The Boston-based asset manager announced its first U.S. institutional investor in its Sustainable Global strategy, with a seed investment from sustainability-focused allocator McKnight Foundation. The investment underscores increasing demand in this...
New report from Capgemini finds: The current level of maturity for initiatives across the industry isn’t enough to markedly reduce emissions that meet the Paris Agreement targets. Investment in sustainability initiatives is...
Advisory services can offer businesses various valuable options when exploring every aspect of energy efficiency. Using energy more efficiently is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways for businesses to...
Projections of hurricane risk in 2030, 2050, 2075 and 2100 will help stakeholders assess the evolution of current risks across a range of future potential climate scenarios Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK),...
RPT Realty (NYSE: RPT) a publicly-traded owner and operator of open-air shopping centers, announced today that it made meaningful progress towards its Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) and sustainability goals...
New Platform Offers Debt Solutions and Credit to Institutional Borrowers GID, a leading real estate investment and management firm with $28.5 billion in assets under management, today announced the launch of GID Credit, the...
Unique partnership provides the most extensive environmental and human rights solutions for international shippers Green Worldwide Shipping® (Green), a leading provider of international logistics and customs compliance, and The Uplift...
Transaction Positions Circulus for Continued Growth in LDPE Recycling Underscores Apollo’s Commitment to Driving a More Sustainable Future Circulus Holdings, PBLLC (“Circulus”), a producer of post-consumer resin (PCR) from recycled...
In honor of World Mental Health Day – an international day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues around the world on Oct. 10 – Kellogg Company is highlighting its commitment...
JDE Peet’s (EURONEXT: JDEP), the world’s leading pure-play coffee and tea company by revenue, today announced that Morningstar Sustainalytics, a leading ESG ratings provider, has upgraded the company’s ESG rating...
HSBC has launched HSBC Trade Solutions (HTS) to customers in its two largest markets – the UK and Hong Kong. Whilst making trade simpler, faster, and safer for customers through integrated...
Atos announces that it has been awarded the highest rating available to an organization (the AAA rating) in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG rating 2022, ranking it among...
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) released its latest integrated annual report with highlights of the progress made against its business and environmental, social and governance, or ESG, goals. See related article:...
GoGold Resources Inc. (TSX: GGD) (OTCQX: GLGDF) (“GoGold”, “the Company”) is pleased to present its second annual Sustainability Report that sets out the Company’s performance and achievements with respect to its environmental, social and...
During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) once again warned that global emissions are on track to surpass the 1.5 degrees...
Verkor, a European pioneer in electric vehicle batteries, has taken another important step in its development by leveraging the expertise of two leading companies, OPTEL and Bureau Veritas. The collaboration,...
The global plant-based beverages market size is expected to reach USD 71.83 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12.7% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research,...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts are more than just a public relations tactic. They help companies build stronger brands, attract more customers, employees, and investors, and drive long-term growth....
U.K. Competition and Markets Authority completes review Combination will accelerate GXO’s growth opportunities and enhance value for all stakeholders GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced that it has received unconditional...
Company recycled or reused approximately 14.3 million tons (12.9 billion kilograms) of materials; the equivalent to keeping nearly 8 million cars out of landfillsi 100% of company’s revenue came from...
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, announces its release of the Ryder 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR). The 2021 CSR Report highlights the company’s ongoing commitment...
Grocer on track to donate 3 billion meals by 2025 Throughout the month of September, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) celebrated the five-year anniversary of its ambitious Zero Hunger | Zero...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged audit firm RSM US LLP and three senior-level employees with improper professional conduct for failing to properly audit Revolution Lighting Technologies Inc.’s (“Revolution”)...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced insider trading charges against two Canadian software engineers who made $1.6 million by trading ahead of non-public, market-moving financial information. See related articles:...
On September 29, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC (BBPLC) in connection with the unregistered offer and sale of an unprecedented amount...
Societe Generale, via Societe Generale Ventures, and Altalurra Ventures take a stake in impak ratings a Series A €4.5 million funding. Societe Generale has also chosen impak ratings to analyze...
Defendant presented himself as a special forces veteran and Harvard grad to gain investor trust The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Justin Costello for using a false persona, as...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has directed the staff to carefully monitor developments as a result of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona. While the safety of local residents is the highest priority,...
Clients selected their own samples and prepared workpapers The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP (Deloitte-China), the Chinese affiliate of the Deloitte global...
CEO of Hydrogen’s “Market Maker” also being charged for role in scheme The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against The Hydrogen Technology Corporation, its former CEO, Michael Ross...
BNY Mellon today announced new enhancements to its securities finance platform to help clients analyze their agency securities lending program alongside their sustainability goals. The announcement comes as stakeholder demands...
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, today announced the publication of its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report detailing the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, social equity...
SHEIN, a global e-retailer of fashion, beauty and lifestyle products, has released targets to reduce overall emissions across its entire value chain by 25% by 2030 and its greenhouse gas...
The industry’s first pay-as-you-go energy subscription service streamlines the transition from diesel to electric, leading with safe and reliable clean energy storage solutions to decarbonize the marine industry, today. Shift...
Funding will support continued growth of RecycleOS℠ deployments and enable decarbonization of packaging at scale EverestLabs, developer of RecycleOS℠, the first AI-enabled operating system for recycling, raised $16.1M in Series...
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $5 billion to help States install EV chargers along interstate highways Coming next: Federal funding to install community-based EV chargers The Biden-Harris Administration today...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $8 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds for use by the Puerto Rico...
Firms admit to wrongdoing and agree to pay penalties totaling more than $1.1 billion On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against 15 broker-dealers and...
Move by USSEC Supports Customers’ Efforts to Verify Sustainable Soy International customers of U.S. Soy throughout the supply chain are now able to better demonstrate their commitment to sourcing sustainable...
Program is part of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy that aims to support a more sustainable world Stanley Black & Decker ( NYSE: SWK), announced today a partnership with...
The Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) has entered a partnership with Arvella Investments with a shared goal to mainstream sustainable investing by exploring how investors can use ESG to...
Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT), a mission-driven fintech and digital banking platform, today announced that it has been named the 2022 Finovate Award Winner for Excellence in Sustainability. The Finovate Awards recognize...
Company also Charged for Disclosure Control Failures Involving Mercury Contamination in Brazil On Friday, September 23, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced settled charges against Compass Minerals International Inc....
Former CEO Agrees to Settle to Same Charges and Pay $1 Million The Securities and Exchange Commission charged The Boeing Company and its former CEO, Dennis A. Muilenburg, with making...
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues escalate stakeholder pressure Decline in open trade and a change in governments in major mining markets sees geopolitics prioritized on EY top sector risks...
Environmental, Social and Governance and Human Capital Management issues lead focus areas Donnelley Financial Solutions ( NYSE: DFIN), a leading risk and compliance company, today released its annual Guide to Effective Proxies, U.S. and Canadian editions....
Additional 100% Offset of Non-Electric Usage Through Preservation Support of 9k Acres of Biodiverse Forest ESRT previously offset electricity with 100% renewable wind power throughout the portfolio Empire State Realty Trust, Inc...
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....
Senior legal analysts explore the latest SEC initiatives around ESG disclosure for asset managers, as well the strident opposition and likely legal challenges the agency’s controversial proposals will encounter As...
Presidents of The Gambia, Seychelles and the Federal Republic of Somalia as Heads of State Keynote Speakers CFA Society New York, the local Society of the CFA Institute and leading...
All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. H2O Innovation Inc. (TSX: HEO) announces its Water Technologies & Services (WTS) business line has recently been awarded 10 new water...
Viper Networks, Inc. (OTC Pink: VPER), an international leader in the LED Street Lights products and integrated Smart Cities systems and solutions markets, announces that the Company has started receiving...
Canada’s Forest Trust (CFT) and The Canadian Club Toronto announce their partnership to grow the Canadian Club Toronto events towards a net-zero carbon footprint with the power of a Smart Forest™. Renowned for...
Transformation to pure-play Innovative Medicines company nears completion Focusing strategy on five core Therapeutic Areas, key technology platforms, and the US Advancing eight in-market brands with multi-billion dollar peak sales...
GXO helps OMNES source recycled packaging materials and achieve 100% on-time fulfillment GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that its industry-leading solutions, including...
Partnership provides private markets more transparency through iLevel, a single source for data collection and reporting Novata, a leading ESG data platform built for the private markets, and S&P Global...
Advisors comprised of ESG professionals specialized in real estate Measurabl, the world’s most widely adopted ESG software for real estate, today announced it has launched ESG Advisory Services, the latest...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $59 million in grant awards to help save lives with safer crossings in California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania....
Researchers from the SEC’s Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD) released an independent research study examining the impact of mutual fund performance benchmarks on investor decision-making, and potential strategic behavior by firms...
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting on September 21 at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will be webcast on the SEC website. The committee...
On Monday, September 19, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a cease-and-desist order against Sparkster Ltd. and its CEO, Sajjad Daya, for the unregistered offer and sale of crypto...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (MSSB) stemming from the firm’s extensive failures, over a five-year period, to protect the personal identifying...
The balance of deploying secure applications vs. time to market continues to be the biggest risk to organizations. Invicti Security, an application security leader for over 15 years, today released...
U.S. Energy Information Administration data shows oil generated about two-thirds of Hawaii’s electricity in 2021. That makes Hawaii the most petroleum-dependent state. HHE adds on to $49.8 million of signed...
Kellogg commits $100,000 to support No Kid Hungry and Albertsons Cos. Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Kellogg Company and Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, have teamed...
Kimball International, Inc. released “Crafting a Sustainable Future,” its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. This robust document details their ongoing commitment to sustainable business practices and leading the way...
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...
(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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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