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Betty Moy Huber and Sarah Fortt to lead environmental, social and governance team with London partner Paul Davies ESG is “a front and center concern” says New York managing partner...
Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager announced that Daniel Hanson, CFA, joined the firm today and will become Head of the U.S. Sustainable Equity team effective April 1, 2022. Mr....
PGIM, the $1.5 trillion global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), continues and deepens its focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing with the appointment of...
Greek MEP, Eva Kaili, was elected one of the European Parliament’s (EP) 14 vice-presidents on Tuesday. Kaili, who was elected for the Movement for Change (KINAL) party and sits with...
Adient (NYSE: ADNT), a global leader in automotive seating, today released its 2021 Sustainability Report. The report — available at www.adient.com/about-us/sustainability — details Adient’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) actions and performance in...
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today announced its commitment to an absolute reduction of 50 percent of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG)...
(“Chunghwa” or “the Company) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) resolved to raise up to NT$10 billion of unsecured corporate bonds in Taiwan. The proceeds will be used to finance...
The New Zealand Merino Company’s regenerative wool platform, ZQRX, is proud to celebrate significant growth milestones, alongside a new mission-driven partnership with Actual. For over 25 years The New Zealand Merino...
Digital Hub to include team of ESG and digital transformation experts based in Saudi Arabia who will leverage recently announced cloud partnership with Virtual Vision to deploy ESG applications in-Kingdom Plan includes...
Telecom giant Verizon announced the release of its new Green Bond Impact Report, indicating that it has fully allocated the nearly $1 billion of funds raised in its most recent...
In a joint announcement with French President Emmanuel Macron, global chemical and specialty materials company Eastman Chemical Company unveiled today plans to invest up to $1 billion in a material-to-material...
Sustainable investing-focused group the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) announced the publication of an open letter to European Union Member State representatives and parliament members, calling for gas...
Luxury brand Burberry announced that it has signed a £300 million sustainability linked loan, with terms tied to the company’s performance towards achieving its zero and supply chain decarbonization ESG...
ExxonMobil announced its ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions for operated assets by 2050, backed by a comprehensive approach to develop detailed emission-reduction roadmaps for major facilities and...
Pinch Food Design is a small-to-medium business, and like all companies, we have many responsibilities. Sustainability may not always be foremost in one’s thoughts between team management, customer service, sales, meetings, and...
When Bob Spiegel (executive chef) and TJ Girard (creative director) first started Pinch, instead of writing a Mission Statement that closely resembled Tolstoy’s WAR AND PEACE, they began developing their most passionate values to become our...
Customer service is the backbone that supports any product or service. An effective Customer Service and Sales Manager excels in two roles–understanding customers’ needs and being an inspiring team leader....
Mumbai: Impact investment firm Aavishkaar Capital (Aavishkaar), in partnership with German state-owned investment and development bank KfW, has launched a $250 million ESG First Fund. This fund will focus on strengthening...
ShelterZoom and blockchain document management platform joins an influential group of global leaders, NGOs, and companies at the forefront of sustainable development ShelterZooom, a smart document management solutions provider, has been...
bp and Oman partner to progress world-class scale renewable energy and green hydrogen development in support of Oman’s 2040 Vision Integrated project expected to include onshore wind, solar and green...
Danmarks Nationalbank, the central bank of Denmark announced today the completion of its inaugural green bond issuance, raising kr. 5 billion ($570 million) to fund the government’s expenditures and investments...
Cision is pleased to announce that it is expanding its suite of services for brands seeking to tell their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) story. This new suite of services continues...
Money is pouring into ESG assets, as investors pay more attention to environmental, social and governance considerations. Cathrine De Coninck-Lopez, Global Head of ESG at Invesco discusses the key trends...
More and more investors are thinking about environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues when allocating their portfolios. Additionally, cryptocurrency is starting to capture an allocation from a growing number...
Anne Simpson Brings 35 Years of International Investment and Academic Expertise to Lead Franklin Templeton’s Global Stewardship, Sustainability and ESG Strategy Franklin Templeton has appointment ESG industry veteran Anne Simpson...
Life insurance giant Aviva Investors today threw its £262 billion weight into the City’s ongoing debate over the corporate world’s in wider society. In his annual Letter to Chairs, CEO...
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) A $35 million investment with Closed Loop Partners that will create the “Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund,” Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund,” is an innovative circular economy...
Blackstone Launches Sustainable Resources Credit Platform
Anne Simpson developed and executed the sustainability investment strategy for the giant California pension plan. Franklin Templeton has appointed Anne Simpson as its global head of sustainability. In the new...
Alice Pomponio thinks it’s sensible for an organization like the American Cancer Society to be involved in venture capital. “We have the knowledge, the insights, the data, to do things...
Senior figures at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos have agreed that Environmental, Social and Governance ESG standards are coming – and will soon apply to all industries. And...
(E&E News) – The Biden administration is taking steps to undercut former President Trump when it comes to climate change and investing. The Labor Department released a proposal yesterday that...
The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting will take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland from 22-26 May 2022. It will take place under the theme of Working Together, Restoring Trust. It will...
As stakeholders pay more attention to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, the greatest challenge chief financial officers will face is making sense of the huge amount of ESG data...
Wealthsimple North American Green Bond Index ETF allows investors to benefit from growth in the green bond market and align investing with their values Mackenzie Investments (“Mackenzie”) today announced the listing...
(CNBC) – The economy isn’t the only concern billionaire Ray Dalio has on his mind lately. Like many others, he’s also anxious about climate change. “It worries me. It’s almost like I worry for...
CQS is ‘investigating’ a sustainable CLO for European market CLO yields among highest in alternative credit: Hintze By Tatiana Darie and Nishant Kumar Michael Hintze’s hedge fund is mulling a...
Kapoor with his network and insight into building partnerships in both the private and public sectors will lead efforts to improve the adoption of 5ire’s technology Founder and CEO of...
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is one of the fastest growing areas of corporate management policy. ESGs are a set of standards covering a company’s operations that describe how it...
A survey found that almost 32 percent of retail consumers are adopting a more sustainable lifestyle says Deloitte Global.
News Summary: Report covers Waters’ progress on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives for 2020 through June 2021 Provides increased transparency and data with detailed disclosures in line with the...
Sustainable assets at BlackRock more than doubled in 2021 as the fund manager’s total AUM broke through the $10 trillion barrier.
Bloomberg announced that Sustainalytics’ ESG Research and Ratings are now available via the Bloomberg Terminal. With the proliferation of sustainable investing strategies over the last several years, investors increasingly need...
Companies whose business activities are centered on ESG principles are likely to attract loyal clients, employees, and financial backers.
57 organizations released an open letter for the European Union to act on ESG disclosure standards. They encourage the European Commission to promote a global baseline set of standards through...
Vanguard recently filed an initial registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce Vanguard Baillie Gifford Global Positive Impact Stock Fund, which is designed to meet the...
Investors have been finding it increasingly difficult to find assets that achieve their required return and meet their ESG needs.
From vegan products to cellular meat startups, the alternative meat market is booming, creating huge opportunities for investment.
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published guidance for investment funds on their disclosure practices that relate to environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, particularly funds whose investment objectives reference ESG factors...
A new bill in the state of New York could require fashion brands to disclose social and climate impacts to reduce their environmental impact.
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