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The United Arab Emirates moved to deepen its global water diplomacy agenda during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, convening government, finance, agrifood and civil society leaders to accelerate cooperation ahead...
New analysis finds rising competition for wood fibre, tightening regulation, and climate disruption are increasing cost and supply risks for paper, packaging, and textile industries Canopy and Finance Earth outline...
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry honoured private sector companies awarded its Sustainability Label during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, reinforcing the emirate’s effort to anchor ESG performance...
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week opened its 2026 edition with a call for energy security, AI enabled industrial strategy and long term investment as computational demand grows and climate goals tighten....
Karl Naïm, Chief Commercial Officer at XBTO at ADFW - Panel Session: “Mapping Asset Allocation: Making Sense of Modern Portfolios”
• Abu Dhabi Finance Week confirms Bill Gates as speaker for day one humanitarian finance session.• Event will include a pledging moment to raise new commitments for the Global Polio...
• COP30 ended without a roadmap to phase out coal, oil and gas, despite support from more than 80 countries.• Governments backed climate finance ambitions of $1.3 trillion annually for...
• Countries agreed to mobilise at least $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for global climate action, with adaptation finance set to triple.• The loss and damage fund moves into a...
Joseph Pallant, CEO of Great Bear Carbon Credit Corporation sat down with ESG News CEO & Editor-in-Chief Matt Bird, to explore one of the world’s most significant Indigenous- led conservation finance...
Coverage of the “On the Ground at COP30: Insights from Gayle Schueller, Chief Sustainability Officer at 3M” was produced by UN Global Compact Network USA. Belém, Brazil — COP30 –...
• Seventeen governments joined the Blue NDC Challenge, expanding the integration of ocean action directly into national climate plans.• A global network of regenerative seascapes launched with a target to...
• Countries operationalized the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, the largest forest-finance mechanism ever established, and advanced land-tenure commitments covering 160 million hectares.• New coalitions on bioeconomy development, jurisdictional REDD+ and...
Week 2 Opens with Forests, Rights, and Finance COP30 enters its political phase with a decisive turn toward nature as the foundation of climate action. After a first week packed...
• Brazil’s major cities are adopting AI-based traffic and mobility tools that cut fuel use, emissions, and travel time.• Rio de Janeiro’s deployment of Green Light is reducing unnecessary vehicle...
Kinshasa / Singapore / Belém, November 2025 The Ministry of Environment, Sustainable Development and the New Climate Economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in collaboration with the Ministry...
• New global Principles for Taxonomy Interoperability aim to strengthen comparability across sustainable finance systems as countries work to mobilize the $1.3 trillion annually outlined in the Baku to Belém...
• Countries endorsed the Belém Health Action Plan, backed by USD 300 million in philanthropic funding to build climate-resilient health systems.• New education, justice and early-warning initiatives expanded COP30’s adaptation...
• Negotiators enter the midpoint of COP30 with core issues split into separate tracks, raising questions over whether a unified deal can still emerge.• Indigenous leaders intensify pressure on Brazil’s...
PATH Water CEO Shadi Bakour sits down with ESG News and Kristen Siemen, former Chief Sustainability Officer at GM, to explore the global movement against single-use plastics and virgin plastic...
A Day Shaped by People, Skills and Cultural Power Delegates closed day three of COP30 with a message that cut through the noise: the human dimension of climate action is...
As the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) unfolded on its second day in the heart of the Amazon, global leaders, negotiators, and activists converged on themes of adaptation, urban...
A decisive start in Belém The global climate gathering in Belém, Brazil opened under a rare display of unity as delegates adopted the official agenda on day one and elevated...
• New research from Schneider Electric and Brazil’s Ministry of Industry outlines pathways to cut industrial emissions by up to 60 percent by 2050 under a high-ambition scenario.• The company...
In this interview, Michael Sheldrick, co-founder of Global Citizen and author of the new book “From Ideas to Impact,” sat down with ESG News CEO & Editor-in-Chief Matt Bird to...
Discover how CarbonCure is revolutionizing concrete production with groundbreaking CO₂ utilization technology. In this exclusive ESG News interview, CarbonCure CEO Kristal Kaye sits down with ESG News CEO & Editor-in-Chief...
• The EU will push for accelerated delivery on the Paris Agreement through new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and commitments to tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency by 2030.• The...
Global coalition calls for action A coalition of leading global manufacturers and energy providers is urging the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol to explicitly recognize renewable gas certificates and other market-based...
Brussels Sets 2040 Climate Goal After marathon overnight talks, European Union environment ministers reached an agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The...
Key Takeaways As the global community prepares for COP 30 in Belém, Brazil, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is putting institutional investors at the heart of the sustainability dialogue at PRI in...
This essential panel, hosted at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, provided a critical, behind-the-scenes look into managing waste and maximizing sustainability at major public venues. The discussion...
This engaging panel, hosted at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, focused on how L’Oréal Groupe is mobilizing science and cross-industry collaboration to meet sustainability challenges. The conversation,...
This crucial panel, hosted at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, tackled one of the most pressing infrastructure challenges: how to sustainably power new AI data centers on...
This highly anticipated keynote, delivered at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, explores the critical intersection of climate change and Artificial Intelligence. Jeff Gitterman, a recognized leader in...
In this insightful one-on-one interview, Toronto Climate Week founder Becky Park-Romanovsky sat down with ESG News correspondent Michelle Li to discuss the monumental task of launching the city’s first-ever climate...
This session, part of the Nest Climate Campus programming during Climate Week 2025, delves into how cross-industry collaborative partnerships are essential for driving momentum in the circular economy. The conversation—featuring...
Toronto’s first Climate Week is bringing together investors, business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore how climate action is reshaping markets and creating new opportunities. With dozens of sessions happening...
Toronto is set to host its first-ever Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) from October 1–3, 2025, a grassroots initiative designed to unite climate action with culture, innovation, and community. The event...
A Defining Call in New York At the opening of the Global Renewables Summit during Climate Week NYC, an influential gathering of heads of government, corporate executives, financiers, and civil...
New York Sets the Stage for Belém Speaking at Climate Week in Manhattan, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell urged governments and business leaders to “step it up fast”...
TRIIBE is a nonprofit founded in 2024, is focused on helping established college-student-run nonprofit founders scale impact. TRIIBE has already formed a community rooted in resilience, compassion, and action. Most...
Guest Post: Matthew Sekol, Author of The ESG Mindset & Transitioning Sustainability Leader I have never held back on giving my opinion. Still, as I move my focus away from...
Action Speaks is set to return to Climate Week NYC with an all-new exhibit at The Nest Climate Campus, located at Javits Center North, September 23–25. According to posts from both The Nest Climate...
At the World Economic Forum, a powerful and timely panel discussion brought together some of the most influential voices in music to address a pressing issue: the future of artist...
At the 2025 World Economic Forum, a panel of brand strategists gathered to examine a central question facing today’s purpose-driven companies: How can businesses scale without compromising their values? The...
In a monumental achievement for global reforestation and climate action, the founder Jimi Cohen of TreeGens has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the most trees planted in a...
Elena Valderrábano, Chief Sustainability Officer of Telefónica, has been honored with the CSO Sustainable Supply Chain Award at the Futur/io CSO Awards Europe in recognition of her leadership in driving...
The Middle East ESG Reporting & Data Summit kicks off today, November 28, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, bringing together professionals and thought leaders to explore critical...
The PDIE (Purpose Driven Innovation Ecosystem) Group known as the No1 Earthshot Prize nominator, and Venionaire Capital, a leading global investment company based in Vienna, Austria, are proud to announce...
The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) proudly unveils the agenda and an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers for its highly anticipated 2024 Sustainability & ESG Leadership Summit, taking place...
The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) proudly announces the Sustainability & ESG Leadership Summit, a groundbreaking event designed to propel businesses toward a more sustainable future. This distinguished gathering,...
The knowledge on the ocean’s dire state is clear. Still, we’re not listening. To motivate widespread momentum for the ocean, we need to awaken new depths. UN World Oceans Day 2024...
Co-chaired by France and Ireland, meeting of ministers from around the world delivers mandates for IEA on membership talks with India, opening a regional centre in Singapore, launching a critical...
Panelists: Force for Good Chairman Ketan Patel to be speak at CES day-2 feature panel; “What Are the Technology Needs of the Developing World?” (GREAT MINDS) Event Details Explore tech’s...
Panelists: Force for Good Chairman Ketan Patel will be moderating the “Technology and AI Building a Sustainable, Secure, Superior Future” (RESEARCH SUMMIT) Panel. Event Details Overview: Global strategists discuss the...
Next week thousands of ESG News readers will head to Dubai for COP 28. They’ll be visiting one of the most interesting cities in the world, with lots to offer...
Green transition hinges on multi-stakeholder collaboration ahead of GITEX Impact (16-20 Oct 2023) in Dubai The UAE’s COP28 will mark the world’s first global stocktake, evaluating the collective progress made...
Highlights – Bruce Carnegie-Brown speaks to “Force For Good” on ESG News: ESG News releases Lloyd’s of London, Chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown, insightful video interview with Force for Good Chairman Ketan Patel, live from...
The Purpose Driven Innovation Ecosystem (PDIE) Group, the No. 1 Earthshot Prize nominator, and Sublime Communications, a leading communications agency known for driving hyper-growth, will be kicking off the first in its...
The EU and Uruguay have decided to step up their cooperation in pursuing the clean energy transition. At the EU-CELAC Summit in Brussels, Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson and Uruguay’s Minister for...
Six First Place Winners Selected from Thousands of Global Photo Submissions Surrounding 2023 Theme Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing The winners of the tenth annual Photo Competition for United Nations...
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Actor Jason Momoa, Oceanographer Sylvia Earle, Actor Lucas Bravo, Oceanx Founder Ray Dalio, Aquanaut Fabien Cousteau, Marine Biologist Diva Amon and more will speak...
The United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network hosted its annual meeting, co-convened by the United Nations Office for Partnerships and the Fashion Impact Fund, on June 1, 2023, at...
PVBLIC Foundation received the prestigious ‘Development Organization of the Year’ award at the Geospatial World Forum, the world’s largest convener of geospatial experts and government leaders, in Rotterdam on May 3....
DHL has created a unique platform, the Era of Sustainable Logistics Global Summit 2023, for logistics and sustainability experts across industries to collaborate, develop innovative solutions, and take yet another...
“Despite how difficult in 2022, the past is behind us. We should focus on 2023 and the future. Despite how much hardship entrepreneurs have endured, we never dwell on the...
Ally Law, a prominent global legal network with 80 member firms in 45 countries, kicked off its 2023 Annual General Meeting in Sydney, Australia, today. Hosted by member firm Russell Kennedy from March 14...
The SDG Lounge, organized by PVBLIC Foundation in cooperation with public-private stakeholders, has established a reputation for hosting high-level events on the margins of global forums that catalyze meaningful momentum...
World Economic Forum 2023 in Davos was an exciting and eventful day of discussions, speeches, and panels. The highlight of the day was a keynote address from Naomi Klein, author...
The second day of the World Economic Forum 2023 in Davos brings a lot of exciting happenings. Among the most talked about events was a speech by Indian Prime Minister...
The first day of the World Economic Forum 2023 in Davos, Switzerland was a packed one. The forum kicked-off with three panels of experts and leaders discussing the past, present,...
Samsung Electronics’ booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 is introducing a whole new era of inter-device connectivity that features a unique focus on keeping users connected to the...
Sony Electronics Inc. working in partnership with the Kōkua Hawai’i Foundation, ERI – the nation’s leading recycler of electronics and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company – and T&N – Hawaii’s leading e-waste collection company...
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, will unveil the latest award-winning innovations in sustainable home energy management at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show...
Fleet-focused sessions will cover zero-emission infrastructure, billions in funding, upcoming regulations, and a range of sustainable transportation issues Organizers of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo today announced the 2023...
Garanti BBVA, the BBVA Group’s Turkish franchise, integrates climate change and inclusive growth within its core strategies. In line with that commitment, Garanti BBVA has launched a program of events called...
NGO and the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard’s Institute for Quantitative Social Science to co-host an annual inaugural event in cooperation with CEOs, ESG and sustainability leaders, philanthropists and top...
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (“NANO Nuclear”), a company emerging from the shared micro Small Modular Reactor (mSMR) and Advanced Nuclear Reactor (ANR) ambitions of a world class nuclear technical team...
For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SDG Media Summit returned to United Nations headquarters on September 9th. More than 100 leaders in advertising, marketing,...
Innovation as the key to sustainable mobility. Newly-developed BMW round cells optimised for NEUE KLASSE architecture Costs for whole high-voltage battery up to 50% lower than for current generation CO2-reduced...
Innovative auto show features newest electric vehicles and in-depth discussions on the future of EV transportation Bank of America will host its second annual virtual electric vehicle show, an online convention...
Sports company PUMA will be joined by celebrities and young activists during its one-day “Conference of the People” in London on September 6, which will discuss solutions for some of...
Sports company PUMA will discuss solutions for some of the fashion industry’s most pressing sustainability challenges such as waste, materials and climate change at a global event in September. Taking...
Public-Private Partners convene at Cannes for launch of SDG Lounge at International Creative Festival hosted by SAWA, UNDP, PVBLIC and ESG News INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS: Matt Bird, Host, ESG News, &...
Boaz Paldi, Chief Creative Officer of UNDP interviews Florian Weischer, President of SAWA live from the SDG Lounge at Cannes Loins – (Cannes, France) Highlights Brought to Cannes by the...
Cisco and Jefferies will host a webcast on Human Capital Management for the Financial Community at 8:00 a.m. PT/11:00 a.m. ET/4:00 p.m. BST, on July 28, 2022. See related article: Cisco and...
Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, Chairman of PVBLIC interviews Frankie the Dinosaur (from UNDP “Don’t Choose Extinction Campaign”) live from SDG Lounge at Cannes Lions Festival (Cannes, France) Highlights Brought to...
The official side event, “Promoting Blue Partnership for a Shared Sustainable Future”, was held in Lisbon, Portugal, during the UN Ocean Conference 2022 on June 29, 2022. This side event...
From the big screen to the streets of Cannes: UN climate campaign becomes the talk of town thanks to a life-size utahraptor posing for the cameras Live from the SDG...
TC Energy Corporation will host an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Forum on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. François Poirier, President & CEO, and other leaders will highlight the company’s differentiated approach to incorporating ESG...
Live from the UN Global Leader Summit – SMEs are the engine of private sector growth, both in developing and developed economies, and are critical to the fulfillment of the...
Addresses its Environmental and Social Impact pillars: People, Planet and Product with targets directed towards Carbon, Water, Waste and Packaging Wella Company commemorates World Environment Day by announcing its corporate...
Northrop Grumman will participate in the Jefferies Virtual ESG Summit on Tuesday, June 14. Mike Witt, vice president and chief sustainability officer, and Todd Ernst, corporate vice president and treasurer, vice president of...
Moody’s announced that Mark Kaye, Chief Financial Officer, will speak at the Barclays Business Services ESG Summit on Monday, June 6, 2022. Mr. Kaye’s presentation will begin at approximately 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time and...
The 7th Annual Morgan Stanley Sustainable Futures Conference was hosted in a hybrid mode on Monday, May 23 to Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Intensifying focus on sustainability from multiple stakeholders positions environmental and...
AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and infrastructure, announced that it will participate in the Morgan Stanley 7th Annual Sustainable Futures Conference on Monday, May 23, 2022. The conference will...
Whole Earth Brands, Inc. a global food company enabling healthier lifestyles through premium plant-based sweeteners, flavor enhancers and other foods, announced that Chief Executive Officer Albert Manzone and Chief Financial Officer Duane Portwood will...
CVS Health® announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Shawn Guertin will participate in a fireside chat with investors at the Bank of America Healthcare Conference on May 12, 2022...
Hess Corporation announced that John Hess, Chief Executive Officer, will deliver a luncheon keynote presentation at the Bank of America Securities 2022 Energy Transition and ESG Conference to be held...
PwC Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Wolves Summit have announced a strategic partnership and launched a CEE Climate Tech pitch stream aimed at matching startups from across the region...
At the summit, FII institute will present a proprietary new inclusive ESG framework and scoring methodology developed for informing and accelerating ESG investments in emerging economies. The Future Investment Initiative...
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