Category: Sustainable Finance
The new Green Financing Framework is the first of its kind in the building materials sector. The Framework enables CEMEX to issue green financing instruments in alignment to its CO2 reduction […]
World Finance magazine has recognised a small handful of companies that stand out for their respective efforts within their particular fields of business and are recognised within the World Finance Sustainability awards 2022. […]
New funding will advance ESG Book’s next-generation technology, enabling clients to meet increasingly complex sustainability requirements. Energy Impact Partners led the round alongside Meridiam and Allianz X, as ESG Book […]
IP Group plc, which develops world-changing science and technology businesses across life sciences, technology and cleantech, announces the launch of ‘Kiko Ventures’ – a wholly-owned platform dedicated to supporting transformative climate technology. […]
Leading lenders to the global aluminum sector — Citi, ING, and Societe Generale — are working together with RMI to develop a climate-aligned finance framework to help reduce the industry’s hard-to-abate emissions. […]
Financings Include Inaugural Securitization and Multi-currency Term Loan to Further Global Expansion and Sustainability Initiatives EdgeConneX®, the pioneer in global Hyperlocal to Hyperscale Data Center Solutions, announces it has successfully […]
Basel Committee issues principles for the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks. The principles seek to improve banks’ risk management and supervisors’ practices related to climate-related financial risks. […]
Experian, the global information services company, has published two global reports reflecting its commitment to creating a better tomorrow for people and organisations around the world. With a third of […]
Financial services company, Allerton Busan Group is to launch a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) research department that aligns with the company’s strategy in Toronto, Canada this year Allerton Busan Group has announced the […]
In recent years, the growth of sustainable finance has sky-rocketed across the globe in response to the climate emergency. Data from the Climate Bond Initiative shows annual green bond issuance broke through […]
China is rolling out so-called low carbon transition bonds to help companies become greener, the country’s interbank bond market regulator said on Monday, as Beijing strives toward carbon neutrality. Under […]
Fidelity Investments announced the launch of a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) fund – Fidelity Healthy Future Fund (FAPHX), an actively-managed equity strategy that invests in companies around the […]
More than 30 million individual investors worldwide have entrusted Vanguard with their long-term savings, and we are committed to giving our clients the best chance for investment success and helping them […]
Eleven asset managers present their proposals live in Montreal on June 2 The Great Canadian ESG Championships’ top eleven finalists will present their proposals to a panel of responsible investment […]
Citi has announced the launch of new deposit solutions designed to assist clients in investing excess cash as part of their sustainability agenda. The two new deposits – Sustainable Time […]
Financial Recovery Technologies (FRT), a leading provider of securities class action recovery services to the investment community, announced today the launch of its Litigation ESG solution. Litigation ESG is a […]
Firm continues to build ESG product suite with a focus on flagship fixed income mutual funds PGIM Investments continues to expand its suite of actively managed fixed income ESG funds […]
Austria has hired banks to sell its first ever green bond, according to memos on Monday from two lead managers seen by Reuters. The bond, due 23 May 2049, will […]
Ninth annual report provides well-defined framework and roadmap that clearly outlines Company’s social and environmental priorities Bread Financial, a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, flexible payment, lending and […]
To better help asset managers of European funds be prepared for the upcoming compliance requirements and regulatory disclosure obligations under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial […]
OceanFirst Financial announced that the Bank has published its first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report. The ESG Report highlights the Bank’s policies, practices and recent initiatives across a range […]
The inaugural report outlines Forbright’s approach to laying a strong ESG foundation across Forbright Bank’s operations, loan selection, and capital allocation processes with all of its stakeholders in mind — […]
Finding finance for exciting environmental, social, and governance projects that have huge potential to achieve sustainability is now turning out to be a challenging task, according to Goldman Sachs Managing […]
Enertiv, the operational intelligence platform for commercial real estate, has announced the completion of its latest preferred equity financing, as new and existing investors backed the company to play a […]
The Group of Seven economic powers expect to meet a climate change financing goal for developing countries by next year, G7 finance chiefs said in a draft communique from a […]
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday laid out a plan to issue an estimated 20 trillion yen ($157 billion) worth of “green transition” bonds to help finance investment to […]
An investment group chaired by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore on Wednesday launched a $1.7 billion fund to take minority stakes in private companies focused on what it called […]
As the environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape rapidly evolves, financial professional involvement will likely play a key role in the next phase of the ESG reporting process, according to How […]
Fiserv, Inc., a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, outlining its proactive approach to empower people, advance communities, champion […]
CommonBond, a pioneering Fintech company, announces it will be focusing exclusively on Solar financing. By doing so, the company will help more homeowners save money on their monthly electricity bill […]
Women are intentionally using their financial resources, time and purchasing power in a way that aligns with their values Women see money as a tool to effect change and recognize […]
Orange successfully launched and priced a Sustainability Bond issue for a total amount of EUR 500 million to finance projects that fully reflect the Group’s ambitions in both the green and social […]
Recognized for the company’s own 401(k) plans, Voya remains the only recordkeeper to receive DALBAR’s annual certification Voya Financial, Inc., announced that it has received an Environmental, Social and Governance […]
As an extension of Deloitte and Workiva’s existing strategic alliance, Deloitte has built four new accelerators for use on the Workiva platform focused on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) accounting and […]
Italian financial services group Mediobanca said on Wednesday it aimed to have women in at least 40% of its senior management roles in 10 years as it steps up its efforts […]
Integrated solution will unlock valuable working capital while helping to speed transactions and reduce borrowing costs U.S. Bank announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with trade-finance fintech LiquidX to […]
New high-net-worth portfolio options provide ESG solutions across Northwestern Mutual’s advised investment offerings Northwestern Mutual announced it has expanded its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment portfolios with new options for […]
Financial services company, Garner Tongyeong International announce the expansion of its sustainable financial services to both new and existing clients. The move to introduce more sustainable financial services comes from […]
Greenpro Capital Corp. announced that Malaysia’s Labuan Financial Services Authority has granted a license to Greenpro Capital Corp. to establish and operate the world’s first Shariah Compliant ESG Digital Assets Exchange. In 2021, the crypto market’s value skyrocketed […]
American Express Company announced the settlement of the company’s first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Bond on Tuesday, May 3. The use of the net proceeds of the $1 billion […]
Over the past few years, the focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) is growing as investors, regulators, and consumers fuel demand for sustainable firms, investments and products. More importance is being placed […]
DL Holdings announced on April 29 that the company signed an agreement with Harvest Global Capital Investments Limited (HGCI) to reach a strategic partnership. The two sides will start comprehensive cooperation to […]
Meta Financial Group, Inc.®, the financial holding company of MetaBank®, N.A., a leading financial empowerment company, published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. In the spirit of its purpose […]
New research from The Hartford, a leading provider of workers’ compensation and disability insurance, finds 71% of employers feel the deteriorating mental health of their workforce is having a negative financial […]
AssetMark, a leading provider of wealth management and technology solutions for financial advisors, underscored its commitment to corporate social responsibility in announcing the launch of a Values-Driven Investing program, as […]
New Solutions Advance Planning, Tracking, and Reporting of Critical ESG Data for Evolving Standards Workday, a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, announced new solutions and expanded capabilities to […]
Principal Financial Group announced it will launch the Global Financial Inclusion Index in collaboration with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). The inaugural Index and its analysis will uncover key […]
Hanmi Financial Corporation, the parent company of Hanmi Bank, released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report on April 15, 2022. “Hanmi is a community bank that believes long-term corporate value […]
SoFi Technologies, Inc., the digital personal finance company, announced SoFi Checking & Savings members with direct deposit can start earning 3% cash back on all eligible credit card purchases for […]
Addionics, a chemistry-agnostic battery technology company, has been selected as a 2022 Pioneer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) for its technology’s potential to accelerate global decarbonization and halt climate […]
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, announced the launch of a data solution for the European Union Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (EU SFDR). […]
Half (52%) believe decentralized currencies will prove ‘extremely’ viable as a long-term payment solution A third (33%) plan to accept digital currencies within the next 12 months Over one-third (36%) […]
Gain control, meet compliance requirements and improve ESG scores while supporting strategic, sustainable growth with comprehensive CCH® Tagetik ESG & Sustainability Performance Management Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional […]
Global green finance, aimed at environmentally friendly projects around the world, has grown over 100 times in the past decade, a new study from the TheCityUK and BNP Paribas showed. […]
Prosek Partners, a leading integrated marketing and communications firm, announced the launch of an investor relations (IR) environmental, social and governance (ESG) advisory services offering in partnership with Blue Dot […]
Bank of America announced that it mobilized and deployed approximately $250 billion in sustainable finance activity for 2021, an all-time high and a significant increase over 2020 levels. As part of Bank […]
Workiva Inc., the company powering transparent reporting for a better world, announced that it has acquired Denmark-based ParsePort. The acquisition strengthens Workiva’s leadership position in XBRL and Inline XBRL® financial disclosure in Europe, […]
OneConnect Financial Technology Co. Ltd., a leading Technology-as-a-Service provider for financial institutions announces the launch of the Innovation Laboratory of Carbon Emission Governance Blockchain and Energy Technology (the “Dual Carbon […]
NTT DATA, a digital business and IT services leader, announced the results of its annual global banking research report. The report compared the latest demands from the largest corporate businesses […]
In its continued efforts to engage all shareholders in the corporate governance process, global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., announced new enhancements to its ProxyVote app. The enhancements make it […]
Investments from Apple’s $4.7 billion in Green Bonds have helped jump-start the development of new low-carbon manufacturing and recycling technologies, the company announced today. Apple has issued three Green Bonds since 2016, with […]
ADGM – the first regulator in the world to develop a framework to support carbon as a commodity Corporates can trade and finance carbon credits like conventional financial assets The […]
RBC Capital Markets acted as a lead advisor to Export Development Canada on its new Sustainable Bond Framework RBC Capital Markets, the investment banking arm of Royal Bank of Canada, highlighted recent […]
Amundi US announced that its flagship equity strategy, a US Large Cap Core strategy with an ESG focus, launched a separately managed account (SMA) on UBS Financial Services Inc.’s ACCESS, […]
Export Development Canada (EDC) has released a new, third-party reviewed Sustainable Bond Framework to enable greater support for initiatives that create a more equitable and sustainable world. Now, in addition […]
Theia Analytics Group (TAG™), a provider of a complete suite of quantitative, proprietary, data-driven products for simplifying, clarifying, and measuring risks related to regulatory changes that impact organizational governance, announced […]
Schulte Roth & Zabel (SRZ) is pleased to announce the addition of Martin Sharkey as partner in the firm’s London office and member of the Finance & Derivatives Practice. Martin is a leading structured finance practitioner with […]
AXS Change Finance ESG ETF (CHGX) continues the firm’s fast-paced build-out of industry-leading family of non-traditional alternatives and ESG solutions AXS Investments, a leading asset manager providing access to alternative […]
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, announced that its principal operating subsidiary, Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. (“Jiangxi Jinko”), has […]
Praxent develops prototype to help invest-tech startup raise capital and accelerate launch. Praxent, a fintech design and engineering partner to financial companies, today announced that it has supported Endex by accelerating the […]
The Demex Group, (Demex) the first provider of comprehensive solutions for modeling, assessing, and managing climate-linked risks at scale, today announced the release of Climate Risk Appraisals. The Demex Group appraises climate-driven […]
Carbon Collective, the first online investment advisor 100% focused on solving climate change, announced the launch of climate-focused 401(k) plans for employers. Despite the significant growth of sustainable investing options […]
HollyFrontier Corporation (“HollyFrontier”) and Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (“HEP”), today announced the establishment of HF Sinclair Corporation (“HF Sinclair”) as the new parent holding company of HollyFrontier and HEP and […]
New Deloitte survey of 300 senior finance, legal and sustainability leaders shows companies are working toward more reliable — and timely — data, with investments in technology, controls design and implementation […]
A U.S. unit of Siemens AG is launching a program to provide $100 million of loans to small and midsized businesses looking to cut their carbon emissions, as bigger companies increasingly pressure […]
Financial services company Agard Union Trading has committed to its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies by incorporating new sustainable investment opportunities. Agard Union Trading announced today that it would deploy […]
Chesapeake Energy Corporation recently announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Chief E&D Holdings, LP (“Chief”) and associated non-operated interests held by affiliates of Tug Hill, Inc. (“Tug […]
CPI Card Group Inc., a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions, announced that it has sold over 50 million of its eco-focused payment cards. […]
The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, announced today the launch of the NYSE Sustainability Advisory Council. […]
About $4 trillion of ESG debt has been sold globally to date JSE to create Sustainability and Transition Segments JSE Ltd., which runs Africa’s biggest stock and bond exchanges, has […]
Kohl’s Corporation will host a virtual Investor Day during which it will provide an update on the Company’s strategy to drive growth and become the retailer of choice for the […]
Cloudbreak Holdings, a multinational natural resources investment firm, has concluded an agreement with Geovic Mining to finance and operate one of the world’s largest cobalt mines, in Cameroon, Africa. Through its subsidiary Phoenix […]
New research* from Intertrust N.V., a world leader in providing specialised administration services to clients in over 30 jurisdictions, reveals that CFOs continue to fear cost and resource constraints as […]
Theia Analytics Group, a provider of a complete suite of quantitative, proprietary, data-driven products for simplifying, clarifying, and measuring risks related to regulatory changes that impact organizational governance, today announced […]
Guidehouse is leading a group of regional and global players to drive hydrogen pilots focused on heavy transport, renewables integration, and industrial applications Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting […]
UNest, a leading fintech company that makes it easier than ever for parents to invest in their kids’ future, today announced that it is adding ESG investments to its lineup of low-cost, […]
An active proxy voting season for U.S. public companies is expected this year, according to global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.. With the majority of corporations holding annual meetings between […]
– Announced ‘2022 Shareholder Value Maximization Policy’ based on Total Shareholder Return (TSR), seeking balance between share price performance and shareholder return via growth. – To invest KRW 3-4 trillion […]
/PRNewswire/ — Satoshi Block Dojo, the London-based technology startup incubator that assists entrepreneurs building businesses on the Bitcoin SV (BSV) blockchain, has secured significant investment funding from Ayre Ventures, the venture capital […]
RIOS Intelligent Machines, Inc., leader of end-to-end AI-powered robotic workcells for factory automation, announced today that it has raised $28 million in Series A equity funding and debt financing. This new round […]
/PRNewswire/ — Dowsure Technologies, has attracted the attention of global strategic investors, fueling the growth of millions of e-commerce sellers from China on marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Shopee and more, unleashing the potential lending size […]
The Lion Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, has announced the launch of LionCapital Solutions, a new division dedicated to providing customers with flexible financing […]
SS&C Algorithmics’ Open Protocol service enables funds to conform to new SBAI standards PRNewswire/ — SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced it has enhanced its Open Protocol risk reporting service […]
Global market-leading Health, Safety and ESG risk management provider Alcumus announces that funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”), a global private equity advisory firm, have made an investment for a controlling stake in […]
The chief investment officer of Schroders Plc says there’s now so much money chasing a limited universe of climate assets that clients need to be aware of the potential pricing […]
HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) announced the launch of the HSBC GIF Asia ESG Bond Fund, an active fund investing in a portfolio of Asian bonds, favoring issuers with sound […]
Sustainable bond volumes are set to surge again this year, with issuance of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds expected to hit $1.35 trillion in 2022, according to a new […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group announced that its Board of Directors has approved €3.2 billion of new financing for a series of projects to support climate action, businesses managing […]
Citi announced the issuance of a $2.5 billion bond, with proceeds earmarked for the financing of construction, rehabilitation and preservation of quality affordable housing for low-and moderate-income populations in the […]
Copenhagen-based Nordic bank Danske Bank announced a series of new 2030 sector-based emission reduction goals, targeting several carbon-intensive sectors including shipping, energy utilities, and oil and gas exploration and production. […]
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