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The European Investment Bank priced its first ever SEK 1 billion digital Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) using so|bond, the sustainable and open digital bond platform built on blockchain technology launched...
Cargill has entered into a multi-year agreement with Swedish industrial startup H2 Green Steel for the supply of green steel. The agreement aims to accelerate global ferrous supply chain decarbonization....
ESG Book, a global leader in sustainability data and technology, released new analysis showing that global ESG regulations have increased by 155 percent over the past decade, as the rapid...
Ralph Lauren Corporation published its 2023 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, emphasizing the Company’s ongoing commitment to creating timeless products that are made to live on responsibly, using materials in ways that...
Muna AlNahdi to direct sustainability strategy at leading UAE-based total FM company, including carbon, water energy & waste management as well as net zero initiatives Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Leading...
During the visit of Prime Minister Mark Rutte from the Netherlands and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen from Denmark to President Cyril Ramaphosa, a Heads of Agreement has been concluded with...
– Dashboard tracks potential SAF availability, and underscores need to close gap between supply and demand Boeing launched SAF Dashboard, a tool that tracks expected sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capacity...
Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, announced the resumption of budget support for Zambia and launched three programmes worth €110 million under Global Gateway. The announcement was made alongside President Hakainde Hichilema...
Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology of Canada will support the green transformation of the aerospace industry The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of...
BBVA and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced the launch of Colombia’s first blue bond at the 2023 Banking Convention in Cartagena. The first tranche is for $50...
The World Bank has approved US$250 million in financing to improve the efficiency of water services in Jordan through the rehabilitation of water distribution networks, improving energy efficiency and strengthening...
June 2023 Week-3; BlackRock launches climate-focused ETFs anchored by $3 billion investment; Iberdrola signs €1 billion green loan with EIB; Rio Tinto to Invest $1 billion in low-carbon aluminium smelter; Apple’s Racial Equity and...
Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau SA said on Thursday it will invest 3.2 billion reais ($666.64 million) by 2026 in a new sustainable mining platform in the Minas Gerais state, a bid to...
BBVA Chair Carlos Torres Vila concluded the sixth edition of BBVA Open Summit, the annual entrepreneurship event, recalling the bank’s commitment to innovation. “BBVA has 600 million committed to various...
40 Projects Across 21 States Will Advance Technologies to Decarbonize American Industry and Help Create Good-Paying Jobs The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $135 million for 40 projects that...
To protect Thailand’s blue economy and scale up financing for green projects, IFC is subscribing to a $400-million green and blue bond issued by Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited...
Accenture has invested in New York-based Praxis Labs, a software-as-a-service virtual reality company with an end-to-end immersive learning platform that helps users develop soft skills to drive equity, inclusion, and value...
Parliament calls for an annual ‘EU day for the victims of the global climate crises’ to be established to remember the human lives lost due to climate change. In the...
The Environment Committee put forward its proposals to make products in the EU more environmentally friendly, circular and energy efficient throughout their lifecycle. On Thursday, the Committee on the Environment,...
The Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, and the CEO of Birdlife International, Patricia Zurita signed this morning in Madrid a three-year strategic alliance to work together towards renewable deployment that enhances the contribution to biodiversity. ...
LEAG to develop up to 14 GW of renewable generation paired with 2-3 GWh of energy storage and 2 GW of green hydrogen production ESS Tech Inc., a leading global...
The Department of the Interior announced a proposed update of its renewable energy regulations to promote the development of solar and wind energy on public lands. The Bureau of Land...
Canada is extremely well positioned to take advantage of the economic opportunities presented by the global race to net zero. It’s up to us as a country to make the...
As the aviation industry prepares to gather for the Paris Air Show, a global survey of 325 aviation decision makers in six countries shows alignment on and investment in sustainability...
Finland’s largest pension insurance company, Ilmarinen, yesterday selected the iShares Climate Conscious & Transition MSCI USA ETF to help achieve its climate-focused investment objectives. Ilmarinen provided an initial investment of...
The NFL announced it is borrowing $78 million from 16 Minority Depository Institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions and minority- and women-focused banks to support and expand business opportunities with diverse enterprises...
Investments in Diverse-led Funds Result in Capital Deployed to Over 1,000 Companies Across the U.S. Bank of America announced that it has committed more than $500 million in equity investments...
Chile and the European Union will sign a MOU soon to develop value-added lithium projects in Chile, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said on Wednesday. Speaking...
The World Bank has priced a New Zealand dollar 950 million 3-year 5.00% fixed-rate bond due June 22, 2026. The benchmark bond was launched with an initial minimum target size...
Tracks progress on company goals for sustainable operations, clean-tech development, employee safety and other metrics Boeing has increased renewable-energy use in its factories, purchased more sustainable aviation fuel for commercial...
Shell plc will update investors on its strategy to create more value with less emissions, and deliver increased shareholder returns through a balanced energy transition. “We are investing to provide...
CVS Health’s long-term commitment supports development of 18 megawatts of new solar energy; helps company reduce carbon footprint associated with its energy use by nearly 17,000 metric tons each year...
With joint software optimization efforts from Ansys and Intel, Rolls-Royce accelerates engineering solve times and creates virtual prototypes up to 100X faster Ansys collaborated with Rolls-Royce and Intel to reduce the...
Maersk, a leading innovator in integrated and sustainable logistics solutions, announces a new initiative to reduce GHG emissions in hinterland container transports by purchasing 25 state-of-the-art Volvo FH electric trucks...
Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Support Creation of Quality, Clean Energy Careers, and Supercharge America’s Clean Energy Future As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda,...
Apple is investing an additional $25 million in venture capital to expand support for minority businesses and address systemic barriers to funding access Apple announced its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative...
A new project approved by the Board of the World Bank will help increase the use of renewable energy in public facilities in Türkiye. The $549 million Public and Municipal Renewable...
The World Bank approved a $100 million credit to strengthen Zambia’s nature-based economy and increase economic opportunities in emerging tourism destinations in the country such as Liuwa Plains National Park,...
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, and IAG Cargo have announced a strategic partnership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel. DHL has signed a...
Highlights the Essential Role of Steel inEnabling a More Sustainable Future United States Steel Corporation issued its 2022 ESG Report titled, “Essential for our Future,” reaffirming its commitment to sustainable steelmaking and a...
The report details McKinsey’s measurable progress toward accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth in line with its aspirations—catalyzing decarbonization, building inclusive economies, institutions, and workforces, and setting the standard for accountability...
The island of Astypalea serves as a future laboratory for smart, sustainable mobility. As part of a joint project of the Volkswagen Group and the Hellenic Republic, it is to...
A.P. Moller – Maersk has successfully secured green methanol for the maiden voyage of the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel. Achieving this green fuel milestone is a significant step for...
UnitedHealth Group published its 2022 Sustainability Report, which details progress toward long-term commitments along with efforts to help meet the needs of those it serves, including customers, employees, shareholders and...
Lombard Odier Investment Managers announces the appointment of Dr. Marc Palahi as Chief Nature Officer, as part of the firm’s continued drive to bolster its sustainability expertise and capabilities through...
The European Commission has put forward a new package of measures to build on and strengthen the foundations of the EU sustainable finance framework. The transition to a climate-neutral and...
All new government buildings in Norway should have solar panels from 2024 as part of a wider plan to expand the use of the technology, according to a budget deal...
J.P. Morgan Securities Services announced the launch of its Sustainable Investment Data Solutions for institutional investors, available through Fusion by J.P. Morgan. The solution will enable investors to readily extract value from...
BlackRock on Tuesday launched the “Brown to Green Materials Fund” targeting undervalued carbon-intensive companies that produce the raw materials and products driving the energy transition. Investors are increasingly focused on what...
Solar manufacturing innovator, CubicPV announced it has secured new firm equity commitments in excess of $100 million dollars in support of its U.S. factory plans and tandem product roadmap. The investment...
Rio Tinto will invest $1.1 billion (C$1.4 billion) to expand its state-of-the-art AP60 aluminium smelter equipped with low-carbon technology at Complexe Jonquière in Canada. The total investment includes up to...
China Baowu, the world’s biggest steelmaker, and Rio Tinto, the world’s largest iron ore producer, have signed a MoU to explore a range of industry leading new projects in China...
Hot on the heels of the introductory 4-day Stitching course the Fashion Impact Fund is providing a further grant to support student program placement at Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) . In...
Eni signed a memorandum of understanding with Libya with the aim of studying and identifying opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop sustainable energy in the country, in line...
Iberdrola, a world leader in green energy, and Trammo, the world largest seaborne trader of anhydrous ammonia, have signed the largest green ammonia framework agreement in Europe to date for...
Ford opened the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, a hi-tech production facility in Germany that will build Ford’s new generation of electric passenger vehicles for millions of European customers. Ford has...
BBVA has invested 20 million dollars in Just Climate’s Climate Assets Fund I whose objective is to invest in the highest impact solutions that can radically reduce or remove emissions, while generating attractive risk-adjusted financial...
JSW Cement, India’s leading Green Cement company and part of US$ 22 billion JSW Group, has signed a Sustainability Linked Loan agreement to raise USD 50 million (approx. Rs 414...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have signed a new financing agreement worth €1 billion to fast forward the energy transition in Europe by building an extensive network of 19...
Report highlights continued commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and supporting DEI, sustainability, and social causes BMC, a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today released its...
June 2023 Week-2; Germany launches $53 billion to help companies shift toward carbon neutrality; Japan to invest $107 billion in hydrogen supply; Uruguay plans $4 billion green hydrogen facility investment; Biden, Sunak sign US-UK...
On World Ocean Day, Ørsted has become the first energy company in the world to issue blue bonds. The five-year, EUR 100 million blue bond was issued in a private...
Spanish power company Iberdrola is expanding its bet on green hydrogen with a plan to build a 750 million euro ($808.05 million) plant to produce green ammonia that would be purchased...
SKF has decided to allocate SEK 3 billion to meet its energy and decarbonization goal by 2030, which is a key element of the Group’s strategy. The Group has also...
Uruguay’s state oil company Ancap announced on Thursday a feasibility study for a new $4 billion green hydrogen project, part of a broader government plan to produce low-cost renewable energy....
The United States and the United Kingdom are announcing the Atlantic Declaration for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-UK Economic Partnership to ensure that our unique alliance is adapted, reinforced, and reimagined...
Ørsted and Vestas, global leaders in renewable energy, are announcing a commercial sustainability partnership. Ørsted will procure low-carbon steel wind turbine towers and blades made from recycled materials from Vestas...
The European Union’s Modernisation Fund has disbursed €2.4 billion to 31 projects in seven beneficiary countries to help modernise their energy systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy, industry and...
Company’s ambitious goals enhance its commitment to address global sustainability challenges ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, has announced its 2022 Corporate Responsibility (ESG) report has been published. The...
The transportation and logistics provider leads the way in building infrastructure to support the operations of its nearly 100 Class 8 battery electric trucks Schneider National Inc. has announced the...
Launching in 2030, the world’s most energy-efficient cruise ship will use 60 MWh batteries, retractable sails with solar panels, and A.I. maneuvering to eliminate emissions Weeks before its 130th anniversary, Hurtigruten Norway unveiled...
Six First Place Winners Selected from Thousands of Global Photo Submissions Surrounding 2023 Theme Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing The winners of the tenth annual Photo Competition for United Nations...
Cushman & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Mika Kania as Director, Sustainability & ESG, Asia Pacific. Kania will join Cushman & Wakefield’s growing Sustainability & ESG team where she...
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, announced a slew of new deals with several well-known consumer brands and some of the...
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, and operator of the world’s most liquid environmental markets, announced the launch of its newest carbon futures...
Uber is expanding its commitment to include its Delivery business, with goals to eliminate emissions on all Uber Eats deliveries globally by 2040, and end all unnecessary plastic waste from deliveries...
As a result of record quarter, solar market on track to triple in size by 2028 The U.S. solar industry installed 6.1 gigawatts of solar capacity and had its best...
Ørsted will host a Capital Markets Day (CMD) on 8 June 2023 to present recent progress and strategic updates on its ambition to become the world’s leading green energy major. Ørsted...
Just Climate, an investment business established by Generation Investment Management to address the net-zero challenge at scale, has announced the closing of its inaugural fund, Climate Assets Fund I. The...
Every year, people worldwide celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8. This day is aims to raise awareness about the importance of the ocean and the need to protect them....
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Actor Jason Momoa, Oceanographer Sylvia Earle, Actor Lucas Bravo, Oceanx Founder Ray Dalio, Aquanaut Fabien Cousteau, Marine Biologist Diva Amon and more will speak...
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a loan to support the development of the green hydrogen industry and its derivatives in Chile. This operation seeks to help decarbonize the...
First-of-its-kind Watershed Disclosures product will help companies report their climate impact easily, quickly, and reliably to meet new disclosure requirements Watershed has launched Watershed Disclosures, a first-of-its-kind product offering that...
From air conditioning to vacuum cleaners, New Jersey has long been known for its innovations, and now it is home to the largest floating solar array in North America. Consisting...
Ahead ofthe Paris Air Show held in Le Bourget, TotalEnergies is stepping up production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and low carbon energies of its Grandpuits site. These investments reflect...
Agreement is part of a transformative model convening governments, global development banks and other multilateral agencies to use results-based financing to improve the lives of women Organon, a global healthcare company...
Investment management company Aquila Capital has secured a 3 billion yen ($21.5 million) loan from Japan’s Ashikaga Bank for a solar power project in Japan’s Chiba prefecture, the company said...
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA made false and misleading statements about the reduced environmental impact of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a Swiss regulator said on Wednesday. The Swiss...
As dozens of ministers and CEOs from around the world gather in France for IEA Global Conference on Energy Efficiency, new analysis sets out what’s needed to meet energy and...
Mercedes-Benz signed a supply agreement with Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel over approximately 50,000 tonnes almost CO₂-free steel per year for its European press shops and deepened its partnership through...
The BMW Group has signed a €8.0 billion syndicated revolving credit facility (RCF) with a tenor of five years and two one-year extension options. A total of 43 international and...
The government of Bangladesh and the World Bank signed two financing agreements totaling $858 million to enhance climate-resilient agricultural growth, food security, and improve road safety. The $500 million Program on...
Chipotle Mexican Grill reintroduced its ‘Love What Makes You Real’ campaign supporting the company’s LGBTQIA+ team members and guests in honor of Pride month. Authenticity Lives HereNew research shows that...
The United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network hosted its annual meeting, co-convened by the United Nations Office for Partnerships and the Fashion Impact Fund, on June 1, 2023, at...
Nescafé publishes its first Nescafé Plan 2030 Progress Report, with results showing that farmers are gradually adopting regenerative agricultural practices and improving farming yields. The results are based on an impact assessment conducted...
The World Economic Forum announced that it is to form a Forum ISSB Preparers Group comprising corporate leaders with diverse expertise in sustainability reporting. The group will offer insights and...
New Government-Wide Strategy Advances Clean Hydrogen and Supports President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for Building Clean Energy Economy, Creating Good-Paying Jobs, and Boosting American Competitiveness The Biden-Harris Administration released...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ATPCO have announced a partnership which will see ATPCO use IATA’s CO2 Connect data in its Routehappy API offering later this year. Routehappy...
Japan plans to invest 15 trillion yen ($107.5 billion) over the next 15 years to supply the country with hydrogen, the government said on Tuesday, as it accelerates efforts to...
The Biden administration has asked a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit by Republican-led states seeking to strike down a rule allowing socially-conscious investing by employee retirement plans. The...
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