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The European Commission has found Hungary’s €89.6 million measure in favour of Samsung SDI to be in line with EU State aid rules. The investment aid will support the expansion...
S&P Dow Jones Indices, the world’s leading index provider, has launched a first-of-its kind commodities index which incorporates environmental metrics. The S&P GSCI Climate Aware is a broad-based commodity index which is...
The Volkswagen Group has appointed Nicole Mommsen as new Head of Global Communications and Sustainability Group Technology at Volkswagen. At Group Technology, the Global Communications and Sustainability role has been...
Novata, an innovative technology platform and public benefit corporation that provides the private markets with an Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance solution, has announced a Series B funding round with...
The largest global companies continue to show momentum on corporate reporting and related assurance involving environmental, social and governance issues, according to a new report from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)...
Force for Good Chairman Ketan Patel talks to Keki Mistry, CEO, HDFC Ltd. at the UN World Investment Forum on: The discussion took place at the UN World Investment Forum, and...
The U.S. Department of State, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund held the first meeting of the High-Level Consultative Group (HLCG) providing input on the design of the...
New Platform Enables JetBlue Customers to Directly Contribute to the Purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Help Grow This Critical Emerging Market JetBlue announces a partnership with climate tech company...
Company will Increase Access to Medicines in Middle and Low Income Countries Enhanced Commitment to the Environment Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced its intention to issue $2,060,000,000 (equivalent) of sustainability-linked...
To support the decarbonization of Senegal’s industrial sector, IFC announced a partnership with Sococim Industries, Senegal’s largest integrated cement manufacturer, which will boost low-carbon cement production, create jobs, and help...
Supports Li-Cycle’s Rochester Hub, which is expected to be the first source of recycled battery-grade lithium in North America First support from DOE ATVM Program for a resource recovery facility...
Essar Group, invested in Energy, Metals and Mining, Infrastructure and Technology sectors, announces the formation of Essar Energy Transition to drive the creation of the UK’s leading energy transition hub...
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S, today announced it has expanded its environmental, social, and governance content on VitalLaw with a new column, ESG Ready Lawyer. A digital research solution for...
Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has announced the appointment of Eva Carranza as Hexagon’s Head of Sustainability and Tom Hull as Hexagon’s Head of...
February 2023 Week-4; United launches $100 million sustainable flight fund; NextPower ESG fund closes at £595 million; India, UK, US Team with WBCSD for zero-emission vehicles in India; DOE announces actions to accelerate...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will support PackBenefit with a €13 million venture debt loan to expand the company’s manufacturing capacity of recyclable and compostable food trays to meet growing...
CBRE Group, Inc. announced that Robert Bernard, an executive with more than two decades of environmental sustainability experience, has joined the company as Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President,...
Nissan is now using two battery electric vehicle (BEV) heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks to deliver new vehicles from the Port of Los Angeles to dealerships in the Los Angeles region....
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.1 billion German scheme to compensate rail transport operators using electric traction in the context of the recent spike...
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced $2.52 billion in funding for two carbon management programs to catalyze investments in transformative carbon capture systems and carbon...
EPA’s new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking program will invest in America, expedite investments to reduce pollution in disadvantaged communities The Biden-Harris Administration announced the availability of $550 million from...
Eni Sustainable Mobility and Saipem have signed a MoU with the aim of employing biofuels on Saipem’s drilling and construction naval vessels, with particular attention to operations in the Mediterranean...
Partnership will enable asset managers and institutional investors to access ESG Book’s market leading solutions for better decision-making. ESG Book, a global leader in sustainability data and technology, announced that...
TotalEnergies has signed Corporate Power Purchase Agreements with Sasol South Africa and Air Liquide Large Industries South Africa for the supply of 260 MW capacity of renewable electricity over 20...
Funding Awarded to 53 Businesses Across 23 States That Are Developing Innovations in Clean Energy and Climate Research The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards totaling more than $68...
The Government of Spain is providing a €100 million guarantee for a World Bank project aimed at repairing healthcare infrastructure and strengthening primary healthcare in Ukraine. The Health Enhancement and Life-Saving (HEAL...
During the year, the EU bank committed €150 million in support for a large-scale urban regeneration project which aims to make Cypriot municipalities greener, boost the economy, and improve the...
Supporting our economy for future generations will mean supporting good, middle class jobs for workers. Canadians workers are already leading in spaces like clean tech, and the Government of Canada...
Victoria’s Secret & Co. has debuted a bra with elements that will be recycled into new bras, a step forward in solving the textile waste problem for undergarments that are most...
Toyota customers considering the purchase of a new Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) have a new tool at their disposal to help find available incentives....
Japan’s Tokyo Gas will cut shareholder returns from the next financial year and use freed up funds to invest in technology to slash its carbon emissions, the company said on Wednesday....
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the Bell 505 completed its first flight fueled solely by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, marking the first-ever single engine helicopter to fly...
Selected participants will receive a $50,000 grant and leadership development training to further propel positive impact in their communities The PepsiCo Foundation and Doritos SOLID BLACK announced 16 Black nonprofit leaders selected...
Chevron and the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MOPMR) have signed a MoU to share best practices and expertise related to the reduction of methane emissions. The MoU,...
Indonesia on Wednesday launched the first phase of mandatory carbon trading for coal power plants, part of efforts by Southeast Asia’s biggest economy to boost renewable energy and achieve net...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Joo Group, company that develops and manages rental properties in urban areas in Finland, have signed a new €100 million green loan agreement to...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new investments to secure U.S. leadership in floating offshore wind development by advancing offshore wind transmission planning, research and technology, and partnerships. These...
Sasol has announced that it has established Sasol Ventures to advance Sasol’s decarbonisation and 2050 net zero ambitions through venture capital. It will invest €50 million over the next five...
Cepsa and ACE Terminal have signed a MoU by which the Spanish energy company will supply green ammonia to the planned import terminal in the port of Rotterdam, for end use applications...
UK green hydrogen pioneer GeoPura has received £36m investment from global industry leaders, with the round led by GM Ventures, the investment arm of General Motors, and co-led by Barclays Sustainable Impact...
New specifications enable companies worldwide to exchange Product Carbon Footprint information, setting a foundation for supply chain decarbonization at scale. The Partnership for Carbon Transparency (PACT), hosted by the World Business Council...
The BMW Group is continuing its efforts to systematically reduce CO2 emissions in the supply chain. A particular focus is on CO2-intensive materials like aluminium, steel and plastics. The BMW Group...
The governments of India, the United Kingdom and the United States joined with business, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and multilateral funding organization to launch the first...
The IEA’s Global Methane Tracker shows the oil and gas sector could slash emissions of potent greenhouse gas using only a fraction of its bumper income from the energy crisis....
In an effort to rally businesses and consumers, United launched the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund, a first-of-its-kind investment vehicle designed to support start-ups focused on decarbonizing air travel by...
Brands in the baby care products industry are emphasizing sustainable ingredients and are on course to be the early movers on several environmental, social and governance facets. Organizations are focusing...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide a €40 million 10-year loan to Motor Oil, cofinancing its new investment to develop an extensive network of EV charging and...
NextEnergy Capital, a global solar specialist in the renewables sector, is delighted to announce the third close of NextPower UK ESG at £595 million. The Fund has exceeded its target...
February 2023 Week-3; EIB approves €5.5 billion for energy, business, transport, health, and cities; DHL launches GoGreen Plus for opportunity to use SAF to reduce emissions; INEOS secures €3.5 billion for...
Brazil’s government on Friday announced the appointment of former Foreign Relations Minister Luiz Alberto Figueiredo as extraordinary ambassador for climate change. His nomination comes as the country’s new government pledges...
Canada has what it takes to be a clean energy and technology supplier of choice in a net-zero world. A net-zero emissions economy represents significant opportunities for Canadians – to...
Annual Report Highlights ZoomInfo’s Investment in People, Culture, Governance, and the Environment ZoomInfo, a global leader in modern go-to-market software, data, and intelligence, released its 2022 Sustainability Report. The annual report...
BBVA is to donate €31.89 million for the people affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye. BBVA has also launched a series of campaigns to collect contributions from employees and customers....
As part of its commitment to becoming net zero as a business and investor by 2050 to help the transition to a more sustainable world, AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM)...
China has launched a national wind and solar resources climate prediction model to enable provincial authorities to forecast energy demand and supply, the central government said on Friday. The model,...
The funding will allow AGGF to broaden its financing for climate-friendly projects in Africa The AfricaGoGreen Fund has made headlines with the announcement of its successful second fundraising close, securing...
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €460 million Spanish measure to support ArcelorMittal España in partially decarbonising its steel production processes. The measure will contribute to...
Jacobs announced that it closed an inaugural offering of $500 million of senior unsecured notes due 2033 under its newly published Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework. The Framework was developed as a crucial...
Eni Sustainable Mobility and PBF Energy Inc. announced they have entered into definitive agreements to partner in a 50-50 joint venture, St. Bernard Renewables LLC (SBR), for the biorefinery currently under...
FigBytes, creators of the leading environmental, social, governance (ESG) Insight Platform for strategy, data, reporting and stakeholder engagement, today announced it has been named as a Major Player in the...
TotalEnergies and Corio Generation, two of the world’s leading offshore wind and renewable energy developers, have signed a joint venture partnership to develop the Formosa 3 offshore windfarms in Taiwan. Under this...
India will exclude renewable power companies from government contracts for between three and five years if they do not meet project completion deadlines, a government order seen by Reuters shows,...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted, with InvestEU support, a €50 million loan to Asja Ambiente Italia to co-finance the construction of nine photovoltaic and wind power plants in...
DOE and DOT Announce $7 Million for New Projects to Accelerate Decarbonization of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Freight Transportation, Releases Funding Notice of Intent to Increase Accessibility and Functionality of EV...
GoGreen Plus is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s sustainability goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 DHL Express has announced the launch of GoGreen Plus, a new service that...
Amazon.com has granted 1.5 million euros ($1.6 million) to a Dutch project testing the viability of commercially growing seaweed in between turbines of offshore wind farms, the company and organisers...
bp took another step toward delivering on its transformation to an integrated energy company by announcing plans to invest $1 billion by 2030 into electric vehicle charge points across the...
The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €5.5 billion of new financing to support new green energy, business, transport, health and education across Europe and...
Environmental, social and governance has emerged as one of the core strategies in the wine industry to integrate sustainability into business goals and achieve sustainable growth. Environmentally friendly winegrowing practices...
Katten has announced the launch of its ESG Risk and Investigations practice led by partners Johnjerica Hodge and India D. Williams. The two will leverage their experience in environmental, social and...
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed executive orders aimed at accelerating the state’s move to clean energy by 15 years, including electrifying buildings and transportation and planning for...
Boeing has agreements to purchase 5.6 million gallons (21.2 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Neste, the world’s leading SAF producer, to support its U.S. commercial...
Strategic hire will help manufacturers navigate increasing compliance and sustainability requirements Assent Inc., a leader in supply chain sustainability management, has appointed Aaron Korsen as Senior Vice President of Sales, North America....
The Green Finance Industry Taskforce (GFIT), convened by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), launched its final public consultation on a green and transition taxonomy for Singapore-based financial institutions. The consultation...
Burgeoning urbanization, technology advancements and emphasis on sustainability have opened avenues of growth in the smart cities industry. ESG policies have received an uptake as cities continue to grow in...
Looper Textile Co. is a standalone joint venture owned 50% by H&M Group and 50% by Remondis. Looper intends to collect, sort and sell used and unwanted garments and textiles and thereby extend the highest use of...
2022 marked a step change in global recognition of the threat posed by deforestation. The United Nations echoed the Accountability Framework’s recommendation that companies and investors must eliminate deforestation from their supply chains...
First-of-its-kind purchase helps scale new, high-impact projects in Brazil, India, sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia that advance a just and inclusive energy transition Eight-year contract enables Salesforce to maintain its...
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) priced a five-year $50 million, principal protected Emission Reduction-Linked Bond that provides investors a return linked to the issuance of...
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €170 million Danish scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through Power-to-X (‘PtX’) technologies. The measure aims to...
Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business, has assigned £338 million of with-profits investment funds to a new multi asset climate solution which will be managed by...
The increased share of renewable electricity in production is one of the key contributors to why the total IKEA climate footprint decreased by 5% in absolute terms in FY22, compared...
JERA Co., Inc. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company P.J.S.C. (“TAQA”), one of the largest listed integrated utilities in the Middle East, that...
Grosvenor, a privately held property owner and developer with a 70-year track record in North America, celebrated another successful year of continued growth, with the announcement of several new developments,...
Deepa Poduval will guide the company’s sustainability strategy Black & Veatch, a leading global provider of critical infrastructure solutions, has named industry expert and Senior Vice President Deepa Poduval as...
The Lufthansa Group is further expanding its portfolio of sustainable travel offers and will be the world’s first airline group to offer a new product for more climate-friendly flying from...
GE Renewable Energy announced that is has been selected by German company wpd to supply 16 onshore wind turbines to three wind farms to be built in Landkreis Uelzen, Niedersachsen,...
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner to announce comprehensive legislation to protect Floridians from the woke environmental, social, and corporate governance...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have signed a new agreement to accelerate Italy’s energy transition by developing new renewable energy plants. The EU Bank has granted a €150 million green loan for...
The European Commission has proposed ambitious new CO2 emissions targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) from 2030 onwards. These targets will help to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector –...
The EU Parliament approved the new CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the “Fit for 55” package. With 340 votes in favour,...
ESG and stakeholder capitalism will have a meaningful and lasting impact on US corporate boards, according to a new study by The Conference Board. 68 percent of survey respondents believe...
Iberdrola, the world’s largest producer of renewable energy, announced that it has been awarded its first floating solar power plant in France, with a total capacity of 25 megawatts peak (MWp), in...
The Commission has proposed detailed rules to define what constitutes renewable hydrogen in the EU, with the adoption of two Delegated Acts required under the Renewable Energy Directive. These Acts are...
Following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck South-East Türkiye and North-West Syria on February 6, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation are moving quickly to support the humanitarian response. With...
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2.08 billion French measure to support offshore wind electricity production in France. The measure will contribute to achieving France’s...
The following release below is from the SBTi: As the leading standard-setter and certification body for ambitious corporate climate action, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) values feedback from climate...
Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank Germany and WWF Germany signed an agreement in Berlin for an initial two-year advisory service. The bank and the conservation organisation will work together in the...
INEOS Olefins Belgium has announced it has raised €3.5 billion to support the construction and operation of the most environmentally sustainable cracker in Europe. This is the largest investment in...
Verizon issued its Green Bond Impact Report, outlining the full allocation of the nearly $1 billion of net proceeds from its fourth green bond, which was issued in March 2022. In February...
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