ING has released its Climate Progress Update 2024, highlighting how it engages with clients in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. The update reflects ING’s commitment to steering the most carbon-intensive...
A Critical Moment for Sustainable Development The world faces significant challenges—geopolitical conflicts, the climate crisis, high inflation, and the lingering effects of COVID-19—that hinder sustainable development. Only 17% of Sustainable...
SBTi Expands Corporate Net-Zero Standard to Refine Emission Neutralization The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is advancing its efforts to help companies achieve net-zero by revising its Corporate Net-Zero Standard....
Deloitte has launched Deloitte Academies, an initiative designed to equip organizations with critical skills for future success, focusing on areas like AI, sustainability, and leadership development. As businesses face rapid...
Deloitte’s 2024 CxO Sustainability Report reveals a growing commitment to sustainability, with 85% of CxOs increasing their investments, up from 75% last year. This shift signals climate action’s lasting presence...
Oracle recently introduced Oracle Fusion Cloud Sustainability, a new application within its Fusion Cloud Applications Suite. The offering helps organizations manage and report on sustainability initiatives efficiently—at no additional cost....
Patagonia is taking bold steps to protect global forests by joining Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative. The outdoor apparel giant has committed to sourcing its packaging from non-forest fibers, aiming to eliminate...
A new report by the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI), based at the London School of Economics, finds that 30% of the world’s largest corporate emitters now have climate targets aligned...
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,...
ClimeCo, a leader in decarbonization and sustainability solutions, has introduced the ClimeCo Certified Product™ Program to address the growing demand for sustainable products. This program offers businesses a way to...
AI-Powered Platform ESGSure Revolutionizes ESG Research ESG Data & Solutions (ESGDS) has launched ESGSure, an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to simplify and scale environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research. It...
Nordea Asset Management (NAM), a leading Nordic investment manager, has been awarded a $450 million global equity mandate by the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS). CalSTRS, one of the...
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...
Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management, has partnered with GR3N to revolutionize the plastic recycling industry. GR3N’s Microwave Assisted DEpolymerization (MADE) process breaks down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste into...
SEB’s Sustainable Investment Commitment SEB has unveiled the SEB Global Sustainable Companies Fund, a groundbreaking investment vehicle dedicated to companies that excel in environmental and social responsibility. As a pioneer...
Addressing the Heat Crisis Google Research is harnessing the power of AI to tackle one of the most pressing environmental challenges: extreme urban heat. The new Heat Resilience tool, developed...
SAP Taiwan has opened its first-ever ESG and AI Research and Innovation Center in Kaohsiung, marking a significant step towards accelerating sustainable transformation in Taiwan. This center is set to...
Change is here, but are we ready? According to PwC’s latest Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, over half of workers feel overwhelmed by the amount of change happening in...
Nestlé continues to push the boundaries of sustainable packaging with innovative paper-based solutions across major brands. In a bid to significantly cut plastic waste, the company is making strides with...