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For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here For 40 years, the “Chevron deference” doctrine has meant that US courts defer to federal agencies’ “reasonable” interpretations in the...
American Airlines announced that it has entered into a conditional purchase agreement with clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero inflight emissions save for...
Deutsche Bank announced the issuance of its inaugural €500 million social bond, marking a significant step in its commitment to sustainable finance. The proceeds will support the bank’s sustainable asset...
Germany and Morocco have established a new climate and energy alliance to collaborate on climate protection and energy transition. This alliance, marked by the signing of a declaration in Berlin,...
Freddie Mac’s refreshed ESG priorities aim to bolster the long-term health of the U.S. housing finance system while addressing evolving sustainability-related risks and opportunities. “Our mission is to Make Home...
ESG Book, a global leader in sustainability data and technology, has appointed Justin Fitzpatrick as CEO. Fitzpatrick will spearhead ESG Book’s growth and market differentiation through advanced sustainability solutions. Driving...
Hamerkop and the International Biochar Initiative released “A Manual for Biochar Carbon Removal,” a comprehensive guide for biochar producers and investors. It compares certification standards, offers practical project design guidance,...
New Measures for Corporate Sustainability Reporting The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has unveiled its Final Report on the Guidelines on Enforcement of Sustainability Information (GLESI) and a Public...
The Vatican is set to join an elite group of nations generating all their electricity from renewable sources, following Pope Francis’s announcement of a new solar power project. This initiative...
BlackRock’s New ESG Tilted ETF BlackRock has introduced the iShares Global Real Estate Environmental Tilt UCITS ETF, a pioneering exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has unveiled a new clothing repair service in partnership with SOJO, supported by the £1m Plan A Accelerator Fund. This initiative is designed to reduce textile...
A new report by Schneider Electric and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) reveals a critical issue: 94% of Singapore companies are not fully measuring and analyzing Scope 3...
EU Imposes Provisional Duties on Chinese BEVs The European Commission has imposed provisional countervailing duties on battery electric vehicle (BEV) imports from China, nine months after initiating an anti-subsidy investigation....
General Motors (GM) has agreed to retire approximately 50 million metric tons of greenhouse gas credits to address excess CO2 emissions identified through the EPA’s light-duty vehicle in-use testing program....
LEGO’s Net-Zero Drive: Suppliers in the Spotlight The LEGO Group has launched a new Supplier Sustainability Programme, crucial for cutting carbon emissions in its supply chain. Recognizing that over 99%...
The IFRS Foundation and EFRAG have published guidance material to illustrate the high level of alignment achieved between the International Sustainability Standards Board’s IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB Standards) and...
Zurich Insurance Group and Aon have launched an innovative clean energy insurance facility, offering global coverage for blue and green hydrogen projects with capital expenditures up to USD 250 million....
Google and ENGIE have deepened their collaboration with five new Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (cPPAs), providing Google’s digital infrastructure in Belgium with over 118 MW of renewable power. Google’s Green...
Lidl, one of the largest retailers, and WWF, a leading conservation organization, have announced a five-year international partnership active in 31 countries. This strategic alliance will enhance Lidl’s value chain,...
Equans, has announced a partnership with innovative climate technology analytics company, Climate X, to help organisations across the built environment become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Buildings...
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