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Owners of the prime 30-acre coastal site have hired a world-renowned sustainability expert to help them shape its redevelopment. (Press Herald) — Within 30 years, the sea level in Portland...
The $305 billion debt crisis facing Evergrande is a “manageable” situation, Ray Dalio said. In Tuesday’s interview, he said its crisis wasn’t the same as the 2008 collapse of Lehman...
(ESG News) – When we think about the word “sustainability” in America, Megan Starr says many of us think about people wearing Birkenstocks dancing around a campfire. But Starr, the...
(Michigan Farm News) – More than 50 organizations and countries have signed on to support an effort led by the U.S. to accelerate the transition to more sustainable food systems through agricultural...
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgMission™, a global collaboration to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agriculture, announced today that McDonald’s USA has partnered to develop and implement climate-smart farming solutions with a...
Food Business News — A Hawaiian startup is transforming a byproduct of the cashew nut industry into a nutritious plant-based meat alternative. Cashew apples, the fleshy stem of the plant...
Elected Mayor plans to improve the city through infrastructure upgrades and public-private partnerships to provide equal internet access and opportunities for all citizens Jake Ayers, the newly elected mayor for...
Backers say the amendment will let people produce food without government interference, but critics see problems for food safety, animal welfare and the environment. (Washington Post) – Maine voters approved...
Sifted has put together a comprehensive guide to Cop26 for startups, with explainers, news stories, and advice columns on how tech can help tackle climate change. (Sifted EU) – With Cop26, the...
(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trellis Housing Finance Limited (Trellis), an SECP licensed Housing Finance Company based in Karachi, has raised an investment round led by local and international investors including Fatima Gobi Ventures, Incisor...
Environmental, social and governance principles are influencing investor decisions in the GCC real estate market, says Mashreq Bank The Covid-19 pandemic has reiterated the need to address concerns surrounding climate...
(Intelligent Living) – According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), one-third of all food produced per year is spoiled before consumed, equaling 1.3 billion tons of wasted food. Research also suggests...
(BusinessWire) – Schwab Asset Management, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corporation, today announced it is launching the Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF), an active, semi-transparent (also known...
(PRNewswire) — Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager today announced that the firm joined the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, which has the goal of achieving net zero emissions...
As the World Leaders Summit opened on day two of COP26, UN chief António Guterres sent a stark message to the international community. “We are digging our own graves”, he...
World leaders and delegates representing almost every country have convened in Glasgow, Scotland for U.N.-brokered climate talks, a major climate event known as COP26. The meeting, which formally opened on...
(PRNewswire) — Hawaiian Airlines today appointed Alanna James as its managing director of sustainability initiatives. In this new role, James will lead Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs across Hawai’i’s largest and...
A global spotlight on plastics, sustainability World political and business leaders have gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, for COP26, a global summit focused on climate change. The name stands for Conference...
The space will offer products, solutions, services, tips and advice “that support easy changes in everyday life.” (Jacksonville Daily Record) – Ikea, which sets up room galleries in its stores...
Net-zero pledges have become more common among companies and governments as concerns over climate change and the planet’s environment continue to grow. While much of that has focused around curbing...
Environmentalist says Brazil is attempting to rebuild goodwill amid global outrage about deforestation in the Amazon. (Al Jazeera) – Brazil has pledged to raise its climate commitments at the start...
The $555 billion focused on cutting carbon emissions includes tax credits for businesses and consumers, but omits a key plan targeting the U.S. power sector. (Washington Post) – The White...
Friday’s decision is a “huge deal—and a big surprise,” says a former agency official. (Huffington post) – The Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a set of cases challenging the Environmental...
(Fast Company) – If you saw Will Ferrell taunt Norway in GM’s Super Bowl ad for electric vehicles, you already know that the Scandinavian country sells far more EVs per capita than...
(Spectrum News 1) – By the end of this decade, North Carolina will cut carbon emissions by 70% — at least that’s the mandate in the new clean energy bill...
However, the country’s ground-breaking energy initiatives now face a new challenge — a new governing party with more conservative views. (Earth Island Journal) – Until 2007, Uruguay was strapped for...
Replacing petroleum-based aviation fuel with sustainable aviation fuel derived from a type of mustard plant can reduce carbon emissions by up to 68%, according to new research from University of...
(CNBC) – World leaders are gathering in Glasgow, U.K., for the highly anticipated COP26 climate summit. Delegates are being asked to accelerate action on climate change and commit to more...
Moët Hennessy is committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% in absolute value by 2030 (compared to 2019 figures) by focusing on four core areas. (Decanter) – Moët...
Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported on array of thorny issues and controversies surrounding social media giant Facebook (FB), and there was the widely followed whistleblower testimony before Congress. (ETF...
(Environment & Energy Leader) – On Wednesday, sustainable investment organization Builders Private Capital launched a $300 million clean energy investment platform. Builders Private Capital is the direct investment arm of...
Ahead of COP26, Apple launches 10 new initiatives to support communities around the world Apple announced it has more than doubled the number of suppliers committed to using 100 percent...
ESG Disclosure guidelines are published to help issuers report on ESG across their operations Launching the disclosure guidelines demonstrates recognition of the increasing importance of ESG and marks a significant...
SEC disclosure rule proposal expected by early next year (Roll Call) – Lobbyists have ramped up advocacy on environmental, social and governance issues nine months into the Biden administration, as...
AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE BRITISH ACTOR. (Essence) – H&M is encouraging ethical fashion and environmental awareness with their latest collection, Edition By John Boyega. The Golden Globe winner...
(Apparel News) – Fashion retailer REVOLVE has partnered with Recover, a leading producer in recycled cotton fiber, to launch a new sustainable denim collection with REVOLVE-owned brand Lovers and Friends....
Fashion-savvy consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, forcing Australian brands to produce clothes with a lighter environmental footprint. Key points: Environmentally conscious consumers are driving fashion brands to focus more...
Building on four basic pillars (i.e., ethical fashion, fair-trade, organic, recycled), sustainable fashion strives toward creating new values, integrating ecological ethics and providing green wealth for society and the economy...
Amid an ever-inclining environmental footprint, brands are coming up with new ways to take the reigns of the fashion industry: and now Oatly has joined the pack (Plant Based News)...
(Saporta Report) – Thanks to targeted social media ads and brand deals with your favorite celebrities, it can be tempting to buy a new outfit or the latest pair of...
(Yahoo Finance) – JetBlue’s 2020 Social Impact Report outlines the JetBlue For Good pillars – community, youth and education and the environment and highlights how the airline supported its communities and crew-members...
AIMCo Realty Investors LP (“AIMCo Realty”) announce its Green Financing Framework (the “Framework”) in support of its commitment to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) and sustainability principles. “The Green Financing...
(UK Today News) – Heavyweight investors are placing greater emphasis on environmental, social and governance factors than they were 12 months ago — a sign that pension funds and other...
(Penn State Vancie Peacock grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, but always dreamed of being on a farm. When she was 4 years old, she said, she became a vegetarian because...
Ahead of COP26 and more environmental protests, the global food system must build a more sustainable supply chain, says plant-based food company TiNDLE (Sustainability Magazine) – Dele Alli, a professional...
IBM collaborates with Boston Dynamics, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks and Turnium Technology Group to help equip businesses in next phase of digital transformation IBM AI-powered automation software, including IBM Cloud...
Study determines Puradigm COOL Air and Surface Purification technology inactivates L. monocytogenes, E.coli, and A. niger by 99% in ice machines Puradigm a leading manufacturer of proactive air and surface purification...
Recognized as One of ‘Best ESG Companies of 2021’ (PRNewswire)-Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, today...
(CNBC) – Facebook has been aware of real-world harms propagated by its platforms and ignored warnings from employees about those dangers, according to the Facebook Papers, a series of articles published...
Building on the QQQ Innovation Suite’s year of success, Invesco and Nasdaq introduce more choices for investors looking to personalize their access to Nasdaq-listed companies PRNewswire/ — Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a...
79% of investors remained focused on sustainable investing during the COVID-19 pandemic 99% of Millennials were interested in sustainable investing, an all-time high (BUSINESS WIRE)–Four in five U.S. individual investors...
Qatar’s commitment to sustainable development has been reflected through various initiatives in recent years. (DOHA News) – Around one million trees will be planted just in time for the country’s much-awaited 2022...
(UN News) – The “clock is ticking on our 2030 timeline” to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Change Agreement, the head of the UN Department of Economic and...
(PRNewswire)- 4ocean, a purpose-driven B Corp with a mission to end the ocean plastic crisis, is pleased to announce a partnership with U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand for the United States...
(Chamber Business News) – The Phoenix Suns have formalized a partnership with Footprint, a locally based materials science company dedicated to sustainable technology. The partnership with Footprint will help transform...
(Yahoo Finance) – While eco-savvy consumers have good intentions towards safeguarding the planet, sometimes standards slip – in the same way a packet of crisps might ‘accidentally’ slip into your...
A host of major Australian corporates have converted their borrowing facilities into sustainability linked loans (SLLs) in the past six months in a sign of exponential growth in green financing....
(Pet Product News) – Mid America Pet Food (MAPF) has appointed David Yaskulka to lead sustainability efforts as senior vice president, corporate social responsibility. He will report to Greg Cyr,...
(Vidette Online) – The Pumpkin Composting Event is being held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 at the green parking lot at the Illinois...
Alphabet has refreshed its branding with a redesigned logo and corporate identity, to reflect the new strategic focus of the company. It has outlined a strengthened commitment to sustainability and...
(PRNewswire) — Boxed Water Is Better® – the most renewable packaged water in the water aisle – is thrilled to announce that Boxed Water™ has been selected as the winner in the Good...
(AXIOS) – For breweries, it’s not enough to make good beer. It needs to be sustainably made, too. Driving the news: The movement is apparent in Colorado, where big and small brewers...
(PRNewswire) – NexGen Energy Ltd. (“NexGen” or the “Company”) (TSX: NXE) (NYSE: NXE) (ASX: NXG) is pleased to announce the release of its inaugural Sustainability Report, available online on the Company’s website nexgenenergy.ca in...
Car rental company, Hertz, placed an order for 100,000 Tesla Model 3 after emerging from bankruptcy protection in a bid to become the largest electric vehicle rental company in North...
(Environment+Energy Leader) – In its 25th edition, the 2021 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Leaders Survey highlights the significance and urgency of sustainable development issues, and ranks the corporate sustainability leaders. The 2021 survey...
(Environment+Energy Leader) – In another sign of the increasing importance of supply chain sustainability, IKEA has launched a new supplier program that will allow its 1,600 suppliers to consume 100% renewable electricity...
(Yahoo News) – A new poll and analysis finds “surprising evidence” of bipartisan support for corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts, including climate initiatives. Why it matters: Penn State business professor...
(Investors Business Daily) – For investors focused on environmental, social and governance issues, software giant Microsoft(MSFT) should be on their radar screens. Microsoft stock has performed well as the company devotes...
(Yahoo Finance) – Corporate directors are increasingly paying attention to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, though some acknowledge that more needs to be done when it comes to diversity and inclusion. According...
(CNBC) – Financial bubbles will form as investors scramble to make deals in the sustainability space, according to Tim Adams, the president and CEO of the Institute of International Finance....
(Yahoo Finance) – Having caved to West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin’s demand that they strip the forthcoming federal budget of the Clean Electricity Performance Program (CEPP), its biggest provision to...
There’s a new wind blowing through the building that houses Fox News Channel. (Variety News) – Amy Freeze and Craig Herrera spent a recent weekday afternoon in a TV studio...
(Reuters) – Afghanistan, India and Pakistan were among 11 countries singled out by U.S. intelligence agencies on Thursday as being “highly vulnerable” in terms of their ability to prepare for...
(The Economist) – Steve Train used to finish work by 1pm. In those days, Mr Train—who has worked as a lobsterman in Maine for more than 30 years—didn’t have to...
Critics call the ‘carbon-negative’ drink a distraction but makers say it points a way forward to tackling the climate crisis (The Guardian) – The disastrous consequences of the unfolding climate...
A survey of more than 350 firms finds that resilience is an important byproduct of sustainability. (Stanford Business) – The COVID-19 pandemic put the fundamentals of economics front and center....
Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with materials science expertise, has acquired Encapsys, a microencapsulation specialist, from the Cypress Performance Group. (Medical Plastics News) – “Moving the needle on sustainability requires big thinking and powerful collaborations....
We drink more than 600 billion cups of coffee a year. But the industry is facing sustainability challenges including water pollution, biodiversity loss and deforestation. Now a lab in Finland...
Biden among world leaders scheduled to gather in Glasgow, Scotland, for summit beginning Oct. 31 (Roll Call) – Advocates of environmental, social and governance-oriented investing are stepping up pressure on global leaders to pursue...
(Green Biz) – We have a hard road ahead to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. But we’re seeing strategic global companies step up — setting...
(Reuters) – New Zealand has become the first country to pass laws requiring banks, insurers and investment managers to report the impacts of climate change on their business, officials said...
Convoy’s director of sustainability unveils October supplier diversity incentive (Freight Waves) – When companies begin building sustainable operations in earnest, the initiatives ultimately surpass carbon emissions and evolve toward building...
Tesla will go down in history as a key player in driving the auto sector and world to accelerated use of electric vehicles and renewable energy, and the company reported...
Non-Profit assembling world’s greatest strategic minds in collaboration with Holy See (Vatican) based impact initiatives Humanity 2.0, a Non-Profit (Non-Government Organization) focused on identifying and removing the most significant impediments to human flourishing...
(Bloomberg) — Europe is neglecting a key financial investing tool in its efforts to promote sustainable capital flows, according to the association representing the region’s biggest banks and asset managers....
New research and ESG Maturity Model from Verdantix and Cority confirms Sustainability is now a core element of corporate strategy and integral to overall performance (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cority, the leading...
Matt Bird will engage in discussion with global thought leaders and industry titans on blockchain productivity and tokenization CommPro Worldwide, a purpose-driven media and communications agency, announces its CEO, Matt...
(BBC News) – Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will not attend the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. No reason was given for the decision not to...
(Eco-Business) – The World Economic Forum (WEF) has appointed senior Temasek executive Neo Gim Huay to head up a unit designed to accelerate climate action and environmental sustainability. Neo, who...
(BBC News) – It’s two weeks until the start of the crucial COP26 climate summit in Glasgow – one of the biggest ever world meetings on how to tackle global...
(BBC News) – On Tuesday, the government set out a number of plans aiming to put the UK on course to achieve its climate goals. Funding for green cars, an...
The protest comes a day after Joe Biden appeared ready to settle for a smaller environmental proposal ahead of the COP26 summit (The Guardian) – With little more than sun...
(UN News) – The Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance, which brings together 30 business giants worth an estimated $16 trillion, met Mr. Guterres in New York, and outlined concrete actions for the future. Since October 2019, when the...
New joint offering solves critical need for real-time accuracy and attested providence of provider information Denver-based healthtech companies Orderly Health and BurstIQ are partnering to offer an integrated machine learning and blockchain solution for...
Advanced air and surface purification devices to be deployed to create safer environments within Vatican Education and Healthcare Systems Puradigm, a leading manufacturer of proactive air and surface purification technologies,...
(GreenBiz) – While the last decade has proven to be a reckoning of sorts for corporate attitudes toward environmental, social and governance (ESG) imperatives, employee health and wellness has been...
Wong moves on after 11 years with Ricoh Asia Pacific to a sustainability role at Accenture. (Eco-Business) – Ricoh Asia Pacific’s long-serving sustainability executive Wong Yee Thing has moved on after 11...
(Yahoo Finance) – Accenture CEO Julie Sweet joins ‘Influencers with Andy Serwer’ to share how her company is adjusting to the ‘new normal’ in the workplace. Video Transcript JULIE SWEET:...
(Khaleej Times) – In celebration of World Food Day 2021, Upfield and Violife have identified and recognized five top creative chefs in the UAE who have opted to play a...
(BUSINESS WIRE) – Today, The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (“Kraft Heinz” or the “Company”) released its latest Environmental Social Governance (“ESG”) Report along with its 2025 Diversity, Inclusion, and...
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