The CSO at a Crossroads, a BSR report, highlights the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) as they face new pressures and opportunities. CSOs have transitioned from entrepreneurial pioneers...
Key Impact Points: The global transition to sustainability is being strongly influenced by the building products industry. According to a recent report from Morningstar Sustainalytics, nearly 90% of the 110...
A Critical Report for Climate Action The Nature Positive for Climate Action report, developed by High-Level Climate Champions and CDP, offers a collection of 28 case studies that highlight the...
Key Impact Points: Middle East Sustainable Bond Market Overview According to the S&P Global Ratings Sustainability Insights: Middle East Sustainable Bond Issuance Trends Report, Middle East sustainable bond issuance reached...
The CDP‘s latest report, Nurturing Nature: De-risking Nature-based Finance in Asia, explores the pressing need for increased private-sector participation in nature-based financing. As biodiversity loss and climate challenges threaten up...
GRESB, the global sustainability benchmark and largest source of ESG data for real assets, has announced the release of its 2024 Real Estate and Infrastructure Benchmark results, marking 15 years...
As China stands as the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, its commitment to reducing emissions by 30% by 2035 is a pivotal element in the global effort to meet the...
The United States is falling behind its ambitious climate targets, with current efforts set to achieve only a 22% reduction in emissions by 2030, significantly short of the 50% reduction...
The world’s energy landscape is shifting rapidly, making it crucial for banks to rethink their strategies. While fossil fuels still dominate, the global momentum towards clean energy is undeniable. This...
Climate Takes Priority A growing number of asset owners, including pension funds, insurance accounts, and endowments, are prioritizing climate over social and governance issues in their investment decisions. According to...
The world is failing to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and urgent action is needed to unlock progress and overcome the growing annual SDG funding gap, which now stands...
Growing Confidence in SI Data Concerns about the availability and accuracy of ESG data have significantly declined, with fewer asset owners citing it as a barrier to sustainable investment (SI)....
Despite increasing urgency to address climate change, corporate decarbonization progress has slowed. A new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and CO2 AI reveals minimal progress by companies in addressing...
The 2024 State of the Energy Union report highlights the EU’s significant progress in ensuring secure, competitive, and affordable energy, while also laying the groundwork for future economic growth and...
The 2024 UK Net Zero Business Census sheds light on the nation’s progress toward reducing carbon emissions. The study, which is the largest of its kind, surveyed over 2,000 businesses,...
CEOs’ Priorities Shift Away From Sustainability New research from Bain & Company reveals a sharp decline in CEOs’ focus on sustainability as artificial intelligence, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties rise to...
Low-carbon technologies have delivered 42% more primary energy since 2015, mainly driven by supply-side initiatives. However, hydrocarbon demand increased by 31 exajoules in the same period. A new Boston Consulting...
The energy crisis, exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has led to soaring household bills and massive profits for some of the world’s largest energy companies. A new report by...
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...
Regulatory Uncertainty Meets Investor Demands 2025 is proving to be a pivotal year for corporate sustainability disclosures. Thousands of companies have filed reports under the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting...
IBM is moving to address one of the persistent bottlenecks in corporate climate reporting: the accuracy and usability of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data. The company has introduced the Envizi...
Sarawak bets on hybrid clean power Malaysia’s Sarawak state has secured one of its largest private renewable energy investments with Founder Group Limited and Planet QEOS Sdn. Bhd. committing MYR1.16...
Record Commitments from Berlin Berlin has confirmed it provided €11.8 billion ($13.81 billion) in international climate finance during 2024, a record outlay designed to strengthen developing countries’ ability to respond...
L&T expands sustainable financing portfolio Indian multinational Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a $700 million Sustainability-Linked Trade Facility (SLTF) with Standard Chartered, advancing its access to capital tied to...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review: China announced its first absolute emissions cut target for 2035, while the EU delayed supply chain deforestation rules by a year. California...
Oxford spin-out attracts global capital OXCCU, a University of Oxford spin-out developing sustainable aviation fuel from waste carbon, has raised $28 million in an oversubscribed Series B round. The financing...
Amsterdam bets on flexible carbon capture Dutch climate tech company Brineworks has raised €6.8 million (US $7.3 million) in fresh funding to advance a new form of Direct Air Capture...
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...
Shipping and logistics giants DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have deepened their collaboration on decarbonization, signing a three-year framework agreement that expands the use of sustainable marine fuels across Hapag-Lloyd’s...
Brussels Pushes Back Deadline The European Commission will delay implementation of the EU’s landmark deforestation law by another year, citing fears that its digital infrastructure cannot handle the compliance load....
Sacramento sets scope for sweeping disclosure regime California regulators have published a list of more than 4,000 companies that must begin disclosing greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks under...
Levi Strauss pushes renewable energy deeper into its supply chain Levi Strauss & Co. has unveiled a new initiative with Schneider Electric to accelerate renewable energy adoption among its supply...
Brussels Pushes Forward on SME Reporting Infrastructure The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has published two reports cataloguing more than 320 digital tools and platforms designed to help small...
Technology Enters Procurement’s Carbon Blind Spot Watershed has introduced a new AI-powered tool aimed at one of the most persistent challenges in corporate climate strategies: measuring and reducing Scope 3...
The PRI Awards 2025 celebrated innovation and impact across six main categories — nature, climate, human rights, responsible investment strategy, system stewardship, and communication — alongside three special awards. More...
Dallas Announcement Sets New Direction Frontier Infrastructure Holdings LLC has launched what it calls the first full-scale carbon management platform tailored for North America’s ethanol sector. In partnership with bioenergy...
London greenlights flagship CCS contracts Britain has signed contracts for two commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, a step aimed at curbing emissions from some of the country’s most...