 
    
          A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing at COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a year to combat natural disasters and security crises facing their populations,...
 
    
          At COP29 in Baku, the COP29 Presidency launched the Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery (BCCAP), a milestone initiative aimed at addressing the critical intersection of...
 
    
          At COP29, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) unveiled new ESG Implementation Principles to help organizations navigate the complex Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) landscape. These guidelines aim to simplify...
 
    
          IBM has released its first-ever State of Sustainability Readiness Report 2024, revealing that 88% of business leaders plan to increase IT investments for sustainability over the next 12 months. Conducted...
 
    
          At COP29 in Azerbaijan, a significant early pledge emerged as major development banks, including the World Bank, committed to raising climate finance to $120 billion annually by 2030. This figure...
 
    
          Amazon.com and IKEA, prominent members of the Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), are intensifying their efforts to decarbonize ocean shipping by preparing for a major tender to launch in...
 
    
          Cape Town, South Africa, served as the vibrant backdrop for the 2024 Earthshot Prize, where five remarkable winners were announced at a star-studded event hosted by Billy Porter and Bonang...
 
    
          In a significant environmental milestone, net GHG emissions across the EU dropped by 8.3% in 2023, according to a new report by the European Commission. This decrease represents one of...
 
    
          The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has announced that Kering, GSK, and Holcim are the first companies to publicly adopt science-based targets for nature, addressing freshwater and land. These actions...
 
    
          Morgan Stanley has revised its 2030 climate targets, setting sector-specific emissions reductions within a 1.5–1.7°C warming limit. This range acknowledges global challenges in meeting the 1.5°C target of the Paris...
 
    
          The UN-backed Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) reported a record $175 billion investment in climate-focused solutions by its members in 2023, marking a nearly 38% jump from the previous year’s...
 
    
          Key Impact Points: Business momentum in measuring nature and biodiversity impacts is accelerating, according to CDP’s latest data. This progress comes as global leaders convene for COP16 in Colombia to...
 
    
          Key Impact Points: The European Commission has selected 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive €4.8 billion in grants from the Innovation Fund, aiming to accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge clean...
 
    
          Key Impact Points: The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has launched its Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance (PSTF) at Sibos 2024 in Beijing. Developed in partnership with industry leaders, including...
 
    
          Key Impact Points: Standard Chartered has launched a sustainable finance variant of its Borrowing Base Trade Loan (BBTL), reinforcing its commitment to decarbonizing the commodity sector. The BBTL is a...
 
    
          Key Impact Points: Why it matters: Sustainable funds have surged to $3.5 trillion in AUM, even as inflows slow. The $20 billion in inflows recorded in the first half of...
 
    
          Amazon is accelerating its transition to carbon-free energy by investing in innovative nuclear power projects. The company has signed three new agreements to support the development of Small Modular Reactors...
 
    
          To accelerate the clean energy transition across the U.S., Google has signed the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) to be developed...
 
    
          Meet the sustainability champions making the Middle East a blueprint for green practices Forbes Middle East has released its second annual list of the region’s sustainability leaders, recognizing the trailblazers...