SSAB has entered a collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver fossil-free steel for AWS’s three new data centers in Mälardalen, Sweden. Utilizing SSAB’s unique HYBRIT® technology, the...
The Bahamas has unlocked more than $120 million to fund the conservation and management of its oceans and mangroves through a debt swap financed by Standard Chartered and backed by...
Why it matters: As regional economies face increasing pressure to meet global climate targets, there’s a critical demand for leaders skilled in sustainable finance. The Monetary Authority of Singapore projects...
Key Takeaways: SGS has unveiled three essential services designed to support organizations in complying with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and advancing their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures....
The move to mandatory reporting: KPMG Survey of Sustainability Reporting 2024 With mandatory sustainability reporting on the horizon, KPMG’s latest survey reveals a remarkable surge in global businesses integrating ESG...
BP’s Investment in Indonesia’s Energy Transition BP, on behalf of the Tangguh Production Sharing Contract partners, announced the final investment decision for the $7 billion Tangguh Ubadari, CCUS, Compression (UCC)...
COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded after intense negotiations. While the summit delivered key agreements, divisions and frustrations underscored the challenges of addressing the global climate crisis. Here’s a comprehensive...
A Major Step Toward Sustainability HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific, and EcoCeres have joined forces to launch Hong Kong’s most significant initiative to date in promoting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)....
A contested proposal The Azerbaijani presidency at COP29 revealed a draft plan urging wealthy nations to lead a $250 billion annual financing initiative by 2035. This figure, termed the “new...
What It’s About Microsoft has introduced the Microsoft Sustainability Academy, a free webinar series designed to support professionals in embedding sustainability into business strategies, improving ESG data management, and advancing...
Accelerating the Environmental Transition At COP, Societe Generale reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the environmental transition. The bank’s new €500 billion sustainable finance target for 2024–2030 includes €400 billion in...
Bolivia’s $5 Billion Carbon Credit Plan Bolivia is set to sell $5 billion worth of carbon offset credits to tackle rampant deforestation and achieve its goal of halting forest loss...
BNP Paribas Future Forest Fund: A Sustainable Initiative BNP Paribas Asset Management has launched the BNP Paribas Future Forest Fund, a sustainable forestry fund designed to support certified timber production...
A Historic Step for Climate and Tourism The United Nations announced on Wednesday that over 50 governments have signed a declaration to make global tourism more climate-friendly, calling it a...
Deloitte and Workiva Expand Sustainability Compliance Tools Deloitte and Workiva have launched four new ESG accelerators aimed at simplifying regulatory compliance under the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)....
Key Impact Points: EU Advances Carbon Removal Standards The Council has finalized a regulation to establish the EU’s first certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming, and carbon storage...
Starbucks Welcomes New Sustainability Leader Starbucks has appointed Marika McCauley Sine as its new Chief Sustainability Officer, effective November 18, 2024. The former Mars Inc. executive succeeds Michael Kobori, who...
Some of the world’s biggest companies, including BlackRock Inc., Block Inc., Ripple, and Samsara Inc., are driving decarbonization in aviation through a $200 million investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)....
Endesa, one of Spain’s leading energy companies, has announced a record-breaking €9.6 billion investment under its 2025-2027 strategic plan. The move comes as the company aligns with the ambitious electrification...
Released during COP29, Deloitte’s report, Turning Point: Feeding the World Sustainably, details the economic and social benefits of transforming global food production. The analysis highlights that addressing undernourishment, feeding a...