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S&P Global announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Mattison to the newly created role of Vice Chair of S&P Global Sustainable1 and the appointment of Chris Heusler as President of S&P Global Sustainable1. Prior to this...
The H&M group, via its investment arm, H&M Group Ventures (formerly H&M CO:LAB), leads an investment round in materials science company Kintra Fibers. H&M Group, together with other notable investors...
ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions’ newest carbon capture and storage agreement – with Nucor Corporation, one of North America’s largest steel producers – demonstrates its continued momentum in helping industrial customers...
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced that the Schneider Electric Sustainability School is open for enrolment. Free to access, the digital platform provides a...
Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC is positioned to expand renewable natural gas production with five new anaerobic digestion dairy farm projects in western Michigan, designed to convert animal waste to renewable...
The second session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee is currently taking place in Paris to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. The negotiations for a...
Retailer anticipates eliminating more than 2,000 tons of plastic by transitioning to paper bag mailers; gives customers new waste-reducing options across pickup and delivery Walmart announced new steps to help make...
Germany and Denmark have signed an agreement to connect at least 3 gigawatts of wind energy generation capacity on the Danish island of Bornholm to the mainland by the beginning...
On Thursday, Parliament adopted its position for negotiations with member states on rules to integrate human rights and environmental impact into companies’ governance. Companies will be required to identify, and...
With the global energy crisis as a catalyst, solar PV and wind are set to lead the largest annual increase in new renewable capacity ever, new IEA report shows Global...
Advancing its commitment to vehicle electrification and building where it sells, Toyota will assemble an all-new, three-row, battery electric SUV at Toyota Kentucky starting in 2025. The company’s first U.S.-assembled...
During the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2023 in Helsinki, environment focussed directors from the leading Multilateral Development Banks met to discuss the topic of the circular economy for the...
Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a contract for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant for their Climate-Smart Camelina Project. With the signing, work...
Becomes first U.S.-based coatings company to receive validation from Science Based Targets initiative PPG announced its near-term 2030 sustainability goals, including greenhouse gas emissions targets that have been validated by...
Helena Helmersson met with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, and the State Minister for Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Shahriar Alam, to discuss the development of the garment industry and the competitive position of the country. H&M Group and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) also signed a Memorandum...
To help address air pollution challenges and mitigate its health and economic consequences in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), the World Bank approved a EUR46.10 million loan (US$50...
The 2022 report reveals PepsiCo is continuing to make progress on its DE&I goals, part of the company’s pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) agenda. Results show women now hold 44% of management roles globally,...
IFC announced an equity investment of $20 million in Boston Metal to support commercialization of the startup’s breakthrough technology aimed at eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from steel production. IFC’s investment...
Cohort includes 13 startups with solutions focusing on clean tech, regenerative agriculture and skilling In continuation of their shared commitment to provide social impact startups with access to emerging technology,...
Investment comes ahead of a larger funding round planned for later this year NexWafe GmbH announced it secured €30M to accelerate the construction of its first commercial-scale facility in Bitterfeld,...
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