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Welcome to our daily roundup of the most impactful and noteworthy ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) news. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable practices, responsible business conduct, and...
Vestiaire Collective, the world’s leading global platform for pre-loved luxury fashion, announces its latest celebrity closet sale with Academy Award winner and producer, Jessica Chastain and her longtime stylist Elizabeth...
Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on the Net-Zero industry Act to bolster EU production in technologies needed for decarbonisation. The “Net-Zero industry Act” sets a target for...
Yesterday, a Mexican citizen filed a submission, under Chapter 24 of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA/CUSMA) with the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), asserting that Mexico is failing to effectively enforce its environmental laws...
The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved €3.2 billion of new financing to support clean energy, transport, corporate research and development, and business investment. “The...
Canada needs to double climate spending to reach Net Zero The RBC Climate Action Institute released its Climate Action 2024 report, offering an unprecedented look at Canada’s climate progress and readiness. The research indicates that Canada may...
The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced a set of new, ambitious sustainability targets for fiscal year 2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste at every level of the organization’s operations....
Kering is the only Luxury Group recognized on the CDP 2023 ‘Triple A’ List. For over seven years now, Kering’s environmental actions and transparency have been certified by the Carbon...
Ball Aerospace successfully delivered the MethaneSAT satellite to Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California this week, where it is scheduled to launch next month. The mission was developed in partnership with MethaneSAT,...
The Minister of Climate Action, Food, and Rural Agenda, David Mascort i Subiranas, and the Vice President and Minister for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge of the Spanish Government, Teresa...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is announcing the following actions involving Suncor refinery in Commerce City: Both actions build on the department’s ongoing work to protect clean...
The European Union is committed to reaching ‘net zero’ CO2 emissions by 2050. While the major part of this effort will come from reducing current emissions levels in the coming years,...
Schroders Greencoat, the specialist renewables and energy transition infrastructure manager of Schroders Capital, today announces the launch of Schroders Greencoat Global Renewables+ Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF). This is the UK’s...
The Commission has published a detailed impact assessment on possible pathways to reach the agreed goal of making the European Union climate neutral by 2050. Based on this impact assessment,...
New report exposes illegal Amazon deforestation as Peru approves scandalous ‘amnesty’ law forgiving past forest crimes A new report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), Carving Up the Amazon, exposes how...
CDP – the global environmental disclosure nonprofit – has scored over 21,000 companies based on information reported through its climate change, deforestation and water security questionnaires. Just under 400 (2%)...
MSCI Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, today announced the launch of MSCI Private Company Data Connect – a centralized hub that...
ASMO is envisioned to meet the growing demand for more sustainable and efficient supply chain services in Saudi Arabia, while at the same time reflecting the expanding market potential of...
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) announces Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), a leading global agribusiness and palm oil producer, as its newest member to join forces with a global...
Launch of GRI Mining Standard drills down on the impacts of the sector A first global standard to holistically address the sustainability impacts of the mining sector is now available....
Schroders announced it has secured a place on CDP’s ‘A List’, recognising the global investment manager for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change. Based on data reported...
Appointment expands and enhances TPG Rise Climate’s capabilities in Infrastructure and Real Assets TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm, announced today the appointment of Scott Lebovitz as a...
The Council and European Parliament today reached a provisional agreement on a proposal for a regulation on environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating activities, which aims to boost investor confidence in sustainable...
World’s largest private fund dedicated to investing in the net zero economy Brookfield Asset Management announced that it has raised $10 billion in the first closing of the second Brookfield Global Transition Fund, inclusive...
Deloitte’s deep domain experience combined with Informatica and Workiva solutions can help clients manage environmental and social governance easily and efficiently Deloitte announced it has expanded its alliances with Informatica...
By Tom Thomas, Indian Catholic Matters Matthew Harvey Sanders runs a technology company, Longbeard, as its Founder & CEO. In the past, the firm has concentrated on implementing technology infrastructure...
Proposed project has the potential to fuel at least 50% of Kraft Heinz’s Kitt Green manufacturing plant, helping to reduce carbon emissions and advance the company towards its larger net...
The Trust Fund Committee of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) endorsed a $70 million plan, with an initial allocation of $46.39 million, to advance the integration and utilisation of renewable...
Geidea, recognized as one of the 25 top Fintech companies by Forbes Middle East, renowned for its innovative solutions and substantial market impact proudly announces its strategic partnership with Fils, a...
Phillips 66 is committed to playing a meaningful role in the energy transition by offering lower-carbon solutions to supplement its production of traditional fuels. That was the message delivered by...
Mastercard partners with Lyft and SiriusXM to reinforce pledge to restore 100 million trees Mastercard celebrated its 2024 GRAMMYs campaign with a special SZA performance from GRAMMY House presented by Mastercard...
The Amazon Fund, the world’s largest initiative to combat deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+), achieved a historic milestone in 2023 with approvals for projects and public calls totaling R$1.3 billion....
Paris, the host city for the upcoming Olympic Games, has taken a significant step towards a greener future by voting to triple parking charges for some SUVs in its central...
In my teens and twenties, the only thing that mattered to me about clothing was whether it made me look good. Some thirty years on, I have a different perspective,...
This week, tractors blocked highways across France, conducting “the siege of Paris,” partly in protest of unfair environmental standards driven by the EU Green Deal. Similar protests were seen across...
BBVA set a record annual figure for sustainable business in 2023: €70 billion, up 39 percent on the figure reported in 2022, as sustainability now permeates all segments and because...
EIB President Nadia Calviño announced today in Madrid that the European Investment Bank Group had signed new financing worth around €11.4 billion in Spain in 2023. This financing went to high-impact projects...
Investment Managers (AXA IM) announced the appointment of Thomas Coudert as Head of Sustainability, Core Investments, effective immediately. Based in Paris, Thomas reports to Marion le Morhedec, Global Head of Fixed Income and member...
Together with Schneider Electric, DHL Global Forwarding has successfully deployed two innovative multi-modal shipping bridges – between Singapore and North America and between India and North America – to reduce Scope...
57% of the energy mix covered by photovoltaics, wind, and hydroelectric power 2023 marked a historic milestone in Greece’s clean energy production, with 57% of the energy mix being supplied by...
Ørsted has entered into an agreement with Danish district heating companies VEKS and CTR to utilise surplus heat from carbon capture at Avedøre Power Station. The surplus heat will provide...
Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2023 Social Innovation Impact Report, the third report since 2020 to catalog California’s collaborative approach to problem-solving and partnership. Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, the State...
An initiative of WBCSD’s Global Network partner in Brazil, CEBDS, in partnership with Report Group, seeks to increase the effectiveness of reports. Aspects such as ease of access to information,...
Welcome to our daily roundup of the most impactful and noteworthy ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) news. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable practices, responsible business conduct, and...
Iberdrola opens a new call for applications for its Master’s Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year, with the aim of promoting excellence in the training of new generations and fostering young talent....
China’s cumulative installed capacity of renewable energy power generation is expected to surpass that of coal for the first time this year, amid optimized power supply capacity and accelerated transition...
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several business groups filed a lawsuit against the state of California over its corporate climate disclosure laws. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with...
The adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures in executive incentive plans continues to increase across markets, including North America, according to a new global study by WTW (NASDAQ:...
In a major push towards its ambitious carbon neutrality goals, Google has announced a series of power purchase agreements that secure over 700 megawatts of clean energy across Europe. This...
Latest platform partnership closes at $1.5 billion and includes a new strategic partnership with CalSTRS; other new investors, such as HESTA, and existing investors, such as AustralianSuper and QIC, also...
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