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Sustainability for All In a bid to promote sustainable development and uphold environmental commitments, the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company is launching an online sustainability training program. Crafted by experts from...
Key Impact Points: Bond Pricing and Details On October 15, 2024, the World Bank priced a 10-year GBP-denominated benchmark bond, raising £700 million to support sustainable development activities in its...
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...
Amazon is accelerating its transition to carbon-free energy by investing in innovative nuclear power projects. The company has signed three new agreements to support the development of Small Modular Reactors...
In this video, Siemens Financial Services’ CEO, Anthony Casciano, joins ESG News to discuss ESG Tools and Partnerships and how access to these free ESG tools will have a material...
Key Impact Points: Why it matters: As global awareness of biodiversity loss grows, investors are looking for ways to assess and manage their exposure to nature-related risks. Bloomberg’s new data...
Key Impact Points: Why it matters: Germany, aiming to become climate-neutral by 2045, is taking bold steps to decarbonize its industries. The government’s $3.1 billion subsidies will support industrial companies...
Key Impact Points: Why it matters: eBay is scaling its Circular Fashion Fund (CFF) globally, with applications open until November 15, 2024. The fund will help innovative tech start-ups and...
Key Impact Points: Why it matters: Large companies in the EU must comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) starting in 2025. Many struggle with managing sustainability data. IFS...
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...
Key Impact Points: Global Collaboration for Urban Climate Leadership Bloomberg Philanthropies announced its partnership with the Urban20 (U20) to support the upcoming U20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, November 14-17,...
Key Impact Points: ADNOC has completed the acquisition of OCI Global’s majority stake in Fertiglobe, increasing its ownership to 86.2%. The remaining 13.8% of shares will continue to trade freely...
Key Findings: Global insurers are increasingly focused on low-carbon transition and clean energy infrastructure investments, according to BlackRock’s 13th annual Global Insurance Report. A staggering 99% of respondents have set...
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...
Key Impact Points: IBM has acquired Prescinto, a leading asset performance management (APM) SaaS provider for renewable energy. The acquisition strengthens IBM’s Maximo Application Suite (MAS), enhancing its ability to...
Key Impact Points: Fidelity International introduces the Blue Transition Bond Fund, the first global blue transition fixed income fund, designed to improve ocean and freshwater health. The fund invests in...
Key Impact Points: Saudi Arabia has completed the first hydrogen train test in the Middle East, according to Dr. Bashar Al-Malik, CEO of the Saudi Railway Company. “This project is...
Key Impact Points: Financing Announcement BrightNight has announced the successful closing of a $260 million tax-equity financing commitment for its 300-megawatt Box Canyon solar project in Pinal County, Arizona. This...
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...
To accelerate the clean energy transition across the U.S., Google has signed the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) to be developed...
In this video, ESG Insider co-hosts Lindsey Hall and Esther Whieldon join ESG News CEO Matt Bird to discuss their podcast journey. ESG Insider, an influential podcast from S&P Global,...
Key Impact Points: ESG Book, a leading provider of sustainability-related data on public and private companies, has announced a strategic partnership with Zfolio, the premier platform for managing financed emissions....
Meet the sustainability champions making the Middle East a blueprint for green practices Forbes Middle East has released its second annual list of the region’s sustainability leaders, recognizing the trailblazers...
Greece has presented a revised national energy and climate plan that significantly raises its renewable energy targets, aiming for renewables to account for 82% of electricity generation by 2030. This...
The Government of Canada has successfully re-opened its second Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond, raising an additional $2 billion. This re-opening of a 10-year bond is part of Canada’s commitment to regular...
Significant Investment in Sustainable Projects The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia has identified a capital expenditure requirement of $19.4 billion for its eligible green projects, with $5.2 billion...
Macquarie Group’s Managing Director and CEO, Shemara Wikramanayake, announced the Australian financial services group’s plan to invest £20 billion across its UK portfolio. A key highlight is the support for...
In this video, Thomas Körmendi, CEO of Elopak (ELO.OL), joined ESG News’ Matt Bird to discuss Elopak’s remarkable strides in sustainable packaging solutions, highlighting how the company’s innovations in emissions...
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For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here With the 29th “Conference of the Parties” – (COP29, the global climate confab) – just around the corner, countries are...
Key Impact Points: Capgemini has officially expanded its partnership with sustainability leader Sustaira into a Global Alliance during Climate Week NYC 2024. This collaboration, announced shortly after the launch of...
Key Impact Points: Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability Expands with AI Enhancements: To speed up sustainability progress, Microsoft has expanded its AI capabilities in Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, focusing on key...
Leading the Charge on Textile Waste Spain’s largest fashion companies, including Zara owner Inditex, H&M, Decathlon, Ikea, and Primark, will start collecting discarded clothes in April next year as part...
Key Impact Points: Petrobras is investing R$ 90 million to build its first pilot plant for renewable hydrogen production. Slated to begin operations by early 2026, the plant will be...
Doubling Down on Green Energy Spain’s Iberdrola, Europe’s largest electricity company, announced plans to double its UK investment to £24 billion ($31 billion) between 2024-2028. The move, ahead of the...
Advancing Climate Intelligence: S&P Global has launched the S&P Global Climate Center of Excellence, aimed at enhancing long-term climate, environmental, and nature research. The center brings together top scientists and...
Key Impact Points: ESG investment in Japan is accelerating, driven by a mix of policy support and growing investor interest. Public pension funds signing the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)...
Highlights: The Vistria Group is advancing its sustainable real estate strategy by partnering with Measurabl, a leader in ESG technology for real estate. This collaboration aims to enhance the preservation...
Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development CDPQ, a global investment group, and Nuveen Green Capital (NGC), a leader in sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions, announced the launch of a $600...
Key Impact Points: ING, the global wholesale bank, has appointed Jonathan Keyes as the new Head of Sustainable Finance for the Middle East, underscoring its commitment to sustainability in one...
Key Impact Points: The Government of Canada is advancing a Made-in-Canada sustainable investment taxonomy aimed at accelerating progress toward net-zero emissions by 2050. This taxonomy will provide a framework for...
Key Impact Points: Canada’s Net-Zero Plan Takes Shape The Canadian government has advanced two significant sustainable finance initiatives to ensure the country meets its ambitious net-zero emissions target by 2050....
Key Impact Points: Rio Tinto has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Arcadium Lithium for $5.85 per share, representing a 90% premium over Arcadium’s recent closing price. This all-cash transaction...
Key Impact Points: RepRisk’s latest research reveals a 12% decrease in global greenwashing risk across all sectors for the year ending June 2024, marking the first decline in six years....
Key Impact Points: The European Mortgage Federation – European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) and the Climate Bonds Initiative (Climate Bonds) have joined forces to certify bonds aligned with the European...
Key Impact Points: Plans to build the UK’s first deep coal mine in over three decades have been blocked by the High Court. The mine, proposed for Whitehaven in Cumbria,...
Key Impact Points: Carlsberg Group’s ESG Journey with Deloitte As a global brewery leader, the Carlsberg Group has made significant strides in meeting its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets....
Key Impact Points: Google advances 24/7 clean energy goal energyRe announced that Google has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for renewable energy from a 435-megawatt (MWdc) solar project....
Key Impact Points: Goldman Sachs Boosts BrightNight’s Renewable Energy Expansion with $440M Investment Goldman Sachs Alternatives has made a $440 million equity investment in BrightNight, a next-generation renewable energy company....
Key Impact Points: Global Decarbonisation Slows Fitch Ratings’ latest report reveals that despite progress in advanced economies, the overall pace of global decarbonisation remains alarmingly slow. World CO2 emissions rose...
In this video, Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds, VP of Global ESG and Chief Sustainability Officer, joined ESG News CEO Matt Bird during Climate Week NYC to discuss the company’s latest brief...
Key Impact Points: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has teamed up with Axis Bank, one of India’s largest private sector banks, to launch...
Key Impact Points: AI and accelerated computing are transforming industries by driving energy efficiency and offering innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges, according to Joshua Parker, senior director of corporate...
Key Impact Points: In response to increasing demand from businesses and accountants, ACCA has launched a Professional Diploma in Sustainability. This pioneering program is tailored for finance professionals seeking to...
Key Impact Points: Morningstar Sustainalytics has announced significant updates to its suite of tools designed to assist investors and corporations with the evolving ESG regulatory landscape under the EU Sustainable...
Pioneering Global Decarbonization Efforts During the Ministerial day of the 15th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM15), the Climate Investment Funds, one of the world’s largest multilateral climate funds, announced a significant...
Key Impact Points: Uber Technologies Inc. has taken a significant step forward in its sustainability efforts by preparing to launch an AI assistant, developed in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-4o technology,...
Key Impact Points: Colombia is in discussions with Germany for a debt-for-nature swap to support its ambitious $40 billion plan to transition from fossil fuels and enhance environmental conservation. Foreign...
Deloitte introduces the innovative LEAP Dashboard, designed to streamline the management of nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities (DIROs) for organizations. Aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)...
Key Impact Points: BP, the UK-based oil giant, has announced a significant shift in its strategy, moving away from earlier plans to cut oil and gas production by 2030 and...
Expanding Climate Tech Support HSBC has deepened its collaboration with Google Cloud, launching new initiatives to support the burgeoning climate tech sector. This partnership, particularly through the Google Cloud Ready...
Key Impact Points: Pioneering Energy Storage Solutions Sweco, a leader in civil and electrical engineering, is set to design Green Turtle—one of continental Europe’s largest battery storage facilities—for GIGA Storage...
Key Impact Points: National Finance, Oman’s leading finance company, has partnered with the Environment Society of Oman (ESO) to launch the innovative Green Campus Educational Initiative. This program aims to...
In a significant move to bolster the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) capabilities of its charitable sector, KPMG in Singapore has introduced an ESG Playbook for Charities. This initiative, developed...
Key Impact Points: Strategic Investment in Carbon Capture The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to combatting climate change by allocating up to £21.7 billion to carbon capture and storage...
Intro: Matthew Sekol joined ESG News during Climate Week NYC to discuss his latest book, ESG Mindset: Business Resilience and Sustainable Growth, a guide for business leaders, ESG specialists, and...
Robert Langrick of the CFA Institute offers an in-depth look at the world’s largest ESG training program for ESG and sustainable finance professionals! Snapshot: Robert Langrick of CFA Institute sat...
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Follow ESG News on LinkedIn This week, the EU and the US seemed to swap roles as California advanced its climate disclosure law, maintaining the 2026 reporting deadline for large...
Last Updated: November 8, 2024 In this video, Marjella Lecourt-Alma, CEO of Datamaran, joined ESG News CEO Matt Bird to delve into the transformative role of AI and data in...
Amidst a backdrop of economic uncertainty and fluctuating global deal volumes, the significance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in mergers and acquisitions continues to grow. The 2024 ESG...
Key Impact Points: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced a significant commitment of $100 million toward climate transition investments in emerging Asia. This includes $75 million allocated to...
Key Impact Points: Marriott Hotels UK is taking a significant step in sustainability by deploying Winnow AI technology across 53 hotels in the UK, Ireland, and Nordics. This innovative system...
Real estate is crucial in the global emissions landscape, contributing approximately 40% to the total. As efforts to reach net zero intensify, it becomes imperative to accurately assess and mitigate...
Key Impact Points: BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) has made a significant move by listing four ESG equity ETFs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) for the first time....
In the news we heard about Sam Altman’s proposal to government for building multiple large-scale data centers with significant power requirements to support the growing computational needs of AI. There...
Asda has unveiled a new initiative within its Supply Chain Finance programme to drive enhanced sustainability practices among its suppliers. Collaborating with HSBC UK, the retailer is set to introduce...
Key Points: In a recent policy paper, WWF’s Greening Financial Regulation Initiative (GFRI) and CDP emphasize the urgent need for international and national financial regulators to embed nature-related risks into...
Adani Group and Google have unveiled a strategic collaboration to boost clean energy consumption and drive sustainability in India. The partnership will see Adani harnessing power from a new solar-wind...
The European Union has officially pushed back the enforcement of its pivotal Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR), a move confirmed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Originally set...
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 big picture: Italy’s antitrust agency has launched an investigation into Shein’s website operator, Infinite Styles Services Co., over potentially misleading environmental claims. The investigation targets Infinite Styles Services CO....
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the World Bank are leading efforts to accelerate the coal transition through market-based approaches. Speaking at the New York Climate Week MAS-World Bank event,...
Driving Sustainable Growth in Emerging Markets The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) have deepened their partnership by establishing...
Chinese companies have poured over $100 billion into overseas clean energy technology projects since the start of 2023, according to research by Australian group Climate Energy Finance (CEF). The investments...
Why It Matters Business schools must adapt to corporate trends by integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into accounting training. With more public companies issuing ESG reports and new...
The World Bank Group and partners launched the Sustainable Finance Knowledge Center for Francophone Africa. This virtual platform, available in English and French, is designed to empower companies and financial...
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...
Rockefeller Foundation Hosts AsiaXchange 2024: A Blueprint for Asia’s Green & Resilient Future The Rockefeller Foundation will host AsiaXchange 2024, focusing on “Accelerating Asia’s Equitable Green Transformation: Taking a Systems...
Global renewable energy jobs reached a record 16.2 million in 2023, according to the Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2024 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and...
Unilever is catalyzing climate action across its supply chain through the Supplier Climate Programme, aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by focusing on suppliers of raw materials and...
Key Impact Points: Tata Power, India’s leading integrated power company, announced a transformative investment of approximately ₹1.2 trillion ($14.32 billion) over the next decade in Rajasthan. This initiative, unveiled during...
Key Impact Points: Colombia has launched a $40 billion investment portfolio aimed at catalyzing its transition from fossil fuels and adapting to climate change impacts, confirmed by an environment ministry...
Key Impact Points: A.P. Moller Holding has unveiled its ambitious new venture, Vioneo, dedicating €1.5 billion towards developing a fossil-free plastics production platform. This initiative represents a significant stride towards...
Ferrari accelerates its transition to renewable energy by shutting down the trigeneration plant at its Maranello factory, advancing its decarbonisation efforts three months ahead of plan. Early Shutdown Drives Emission...
Key Impact Points: Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative in Dublin, partnering with ESB to power its data centre using green hydrogen. This marks the first deployment of Hydrogen Fuel...
Key Impact Points: Strategic Investment in Climate Mitigation Morgan Stanley Investment Management has successfully completed funding for its ambitious 1GT climate private equity fund, securing $750 million. This fund is...
By: Stefan Malchow, Head of Sales, ESG Solutions, SAP Fioneer With the OSFI Climate Risk Management Guideline B-15 coming into effect by fiscal year-end 2024, Canada’s banks and insurance groups...
While only 53% of Americans argue the clean energy industry in the U.S. should be expanded, it has been the job of business-tracking publications and companies to make their best...
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