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...
Bridgestone, Grupo BB&G, and Versalis have launched a groundbreaking initiative to establish a closed-loop ecosystem for tyre recycling. The partnership focuses on transforming end-of-life tyres (ELTs) into new, high-performance tyres,...
EDP Renewables (EDPR) and Microsoft are taking significant strides towards clean energy in Singapore. Under a new 20-year agreement, Microsoft will purchase 100% of the renewable energy exported from EDPR’s...
AVPN, Asia’s largest network of social investors, has awarded $5 million in grants through its APAC Sustainability Seed Fund (SSF) 2.0. Supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank (ADB),...
Unilever is launching a groundbreaking initiative to create sustainable fragrances by repurposing waste flowers. This pilot program, developed in partnership with the University of Nottingham, aims to reduce emissions and...
Candriam Launches ESG Equity Market Neutral Fund for Sustainable Growth Candriam has introduced its latest ESG-focused fund, the Candriam Equities L ESG Market Neutral Fund, designed to offer investors diversified...
New Evidence Highlights Flaws in Sustainable Finance Deals The Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has released a report challenging the legitimacy of sustainability-linked loans issued to Indonesia’s Royal Golden Eagle (RGE)...
Lego’s Bold Move Toward Sustainability Lego, the iconic toymaker, is taking a significant step toward sustainability by committing to replace the fossil fuels used in its bricks with pricier renewable...
DP World has secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its ambitious carbon reduction targets. The SBTi, a leading authority on corporate climate action, endorsed DP World’s...
Capgemini’s Latest Insights on Data Mastery and AI Integration Capgemini’s latest report, Data-Powered Enterprises: The Path to Data Mastery, reveals a significant shift in how organizations are harnessing data for...
Water is a critical component for every industry, whether directly or indirectly, through its use in cooling, heating, transport, or agriculture. The 2023 CDP Global Water Report reveals that 1...
The LEGO Group is urging fans to “keep the play alive” by passing on their bricks. The new “made to be played” campaign celebrates the enduring value of LEGO® bricks,...
As the demand for reliable Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting grows, FTSE 100 companies are increasingly turning to external assurance to enhance transparency and meet stakeholder expectations. This trend,...
Ikea has launched “Ikea Preowned,” a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows customers to buy and sell secondhand Ikea furniture directly to each other. This move marks Ikea’s entry into the secondhand...
The 2024 sustainability landscape has ushered in a significant era of ESG capacity building, with companies making strides in embedding sustainability into their core operations. According to Deloitte’s 2024 Sustainability...
ESG Book, a global leader in sustainability data and technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Vyzrd, a prominent Climate Risk and ESG intelligence platform. This collaboration merges ESG Book’s...