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New benchmarks based on most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report “The 2021 IPCC report signaled a ‘code red’ for humanity.” More than half of global AUM are...
Thematic active ETFs will seek to provide access to alpha opportunities through a range of sustainable themes Funds focusing on Consumption, Social Advancement and Infrastructure J.P. Morgan Asset Management has...
Exclusive collaboration between B Corp™ accounting firm and preeminent ESG assessment tool that aligns with the world’s leading ESG and sustainability standards Sensiba San Filippo LLP (SSF), a West Coast accounting and business-consulting...
Highly Regarded Industry Pro to Further Expand and Deepen Key Business Elements Driving Putnam’s Sustainability Efforts Jacquelyn (“Jackie”) S. VanderBrug, Head of Sustainability Strategy for Putnam Investments (Photo: Business Wire) Putnam...
Image: GE 4.2-117 Onshore Wind Turbine. Source: GE Renewable Energy GE Renewable Energy to supply 19 of its 4.2-117 onshore wind turbines for a total installed capacity of 79.8 MW....
Agreements include 10 global airlines. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is associated with up to a 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions vs. traditional jet fuel. “SAF has a vital role...
New data visualization tool designed to make sustainable investing more understandable, engaging and actionable. Empowers investors to make choices that align with their own definition of success. Differing motivations warrant...
Image: Delta 767-400ER. Source: Delta Air Lines The carrier has increased its representation of women and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups over the past year. Greatest acceleration seen among women...
Image sources: DOE, Pixabay Urban Integrated Field Laboratories (IFLs) will inform the development of resilience technology to protect diverse communities Locations include Chicago, Baltimore and Texas Gulf Coast “Understanding the...
Image source: Walmart Collaboration will ultimately serve hundreds of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries. Initial launch in Florida and Georgia. “We’re on a journey to transform health care… at a cost...
Image source: Emerge Canada Emerge is Canada’s first and only women-owned investment firm. “Practical and real-world approach to sustainability.” Also launching EMPWR program to encourage more women to be investment...
Image: Daniel Hanna. Source: Barclays Barclays was among the first banks to commit to net zero by 2050. Hanna joins Barclays from Standard Chartered. Supporting clients to decarbonize and adapt...
J.P. Morgan research analysts to leverage Datamaran to monitor material ESG risks and opportunities. Datamaran’s AI-driven technology measures both financial and impact materiality. Datamaran, a leading ESG risk management platform,...
Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, announced today the company has been named a finalist for the Reuters Events...
Board-level progress at top UK companies beats US counterparts Major FTSE oil, gas and mining companies lead the way More than half of FTSE 100 companies now have a board-level...
Enviva Inc and privately held Alder Fuels have agreed to partner on the long-term supply of biomass byproducts from timber for making a biofuel for aviation, a key part of cutting...
Image source: Green Plains Funding awards are part of DOE’s effort to support biofuel development for the clean energy economy. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has developed process to convert...
Image: Side chapel of St. Mary’s Abbey Church. Source: Glencairn Abbey St. Mary’s Abbey in Glencairn aims to replace oil with a self-sufficient biofuel heating source. The monastery is already...
Image source: Solvay Follows campaign by Bluebell to stop waste discharge that has transformed Tuscan coastline Solvay currently dumps 250,000 tons per year into the Mediterranean Company to also invest...
Image source: Building Ventures New fund will focus on early-stage startups. Building Ventures has funded 20 startups over the last five years. Investments include Dandelion, the nation’s leading geothermal company,...
Image: Iberdrola Tower, Bilbao. Source: Iberdrola Iberdrola Chairman Galán met with Victoria’s Premier Andrews and Minister D’Ambrosio of Energy, Environment, Climate Action and Solar Homes. Company currently has a portfolio...
Image: Electric arc furnace #1 at U. S. Steel’s Fairfield Works. Source: U.S. Steel U. S. Steel announced the closing of $290 million unsecured Arkansas Development Finance Authority environmental improvement...
Image source: Aegon Asset Management Fund to have at least 30% less carbon intensity than broader credit market Embedded with Aegon’s proprietary climate transition and ESG analysis Aegon Asset Management...
Image source: Howden Group Insurance covers third-party fraud, negligence Partnership with Respira and Nephila Capital Carbon credit trading projected to exceed $50 billion by 2030 Broker Howden Group said it...
The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) held the inaugural awards ceremony of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Achievement Awards 2021/2022 in Hong Kong on 30 August. Fosun International was awarded...
Fagerhult Group commits to Science Based Targets initiative, SBTi, this was communicated at the Capital Markets Day that was held in Stockholm on August 31st. During the Capital Markets Day, Fagerhult Group presented...
Callon Petroleum Company ( NYSE: CPE) today announced the publication of the Company’s 2021 Sustainability Report, titled Shaping Our Future. This report is the Company’s third report and provides a comprehensive overview...
VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a North American leader in delivering innovative environmental solutions supporting its clients in achieving their sustainability goals and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, today announced...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Energy Innovation Capital Management, LLC (EIC), a California-based exempt reporting adviser, with charging excess management fees from two venture capital funds. EIC has...
EIF contributes €25 million, KfW Capital €10 million of €100 million raised by the Green Generation Fund. The focus of the investments lies in plant-based protein production instead of factory farming, CO2 avoidance,...
New partnership will focus on Carrier’s Abound Ventures, co-founded by Wilson, and line of air purifiers to sustainably improve indoor air quality NFL Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson is partnering with Carrier Global...
World’s first EV charger to connect to a Home Energy Management System enables control over charging time, CO2 emission monitoring and lowers energy bills Connect to the Wiser App to manage...
The Tyre Collective does not yet have a name for its device. Hanson Cheng, one of the London-based startup’s three co-founders, calls it a “box.” Built to attach behind the wheel...
Lufthansa Technik has begun applying a film to reduce air drag Riblet drag reduction may be applied to wind turbines, ships Earlier this year, a Lufthansa Group Boeing 747-400 flying on the...
Commercial and multifamily real estate development professional brings more than a decade of experience focusing on green building and sustainability-based investments Crow Holdings, a leading real estate investment and development...
Norms may eventually apply to unlisted companies, KPMG says Regulator also plans to collect historical data on emissions India’s new environmental rules will help eliminate green washing by requiring companies...
ESG report design process has helped companies share their positive impacts on employees, local communities, and the world OBATA, a creative agency with nearly 75 years of serving clients throughout North...
Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656, “Fosun International”), together with its subsidiaries (“Fosun” or the “Group”) held its 2022 interim results presentation on 31 August in the form of...
QatarEnergy’s affiliates QatarEnergy Renewable Solutions and Qatar Fertiliser Company have signed agreements for the construction of the Ammonia-7 Project, the ‘first world-scale and largest blue ammonia facility’ project. QatarEnergy is...
Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced it was awarded a 253 MWp solar plus 1,000 MWh battery energy storage project in Chile’s public tender CNE 2022/01 held by Chile’s Energy National Commission (CNE) in July 2022....
Enertiv, the operational intelligence platform for commercial real estate, has announced the launch of its Capital Planning module to support deep carbon reductions in the built environment. This module, now...
Researchers in the remote Puna Desert of Argentina discover “extremophiles” that make plant growth possible on highly degraded soil, boost yields 9-13% on fertile soil and replace synthetic fertilizers. Today Puna Bio...
In addition to long-term financial returns, the UI-Aktia Sustainable Corporate Bond aims to achieve significant social and environmental benefits by investing in European sustainable development bonds. Initially, the fund will...
The acquisition is Measurabl’s second this year, further strengthening its ESG technology platform Measurabl, the world’s most widely adopted ESG technology platform for real estate, today announced its acquisition of...
Hisense has joined forces with FIFA, through its Football for Schools programme, to help increase environmental awareness among children in South Africa. Football for Schools, a global programme to make football...
Andromeda continues its roadmap in search and capture of investments with ESG attributes. Invested by Iberdrola, the ICO Next Tech Fund, Nortia Capital and Seaya, this investment vehicle has entered the capital...
Tetra Tech, Inc., a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) awarded the Company a...
Volkswagen subsidiary Elli and technology company &Charge have forged a partnership committed to creating continuously better charging experiences Evaluating the charging infrastructure or making a purchase in one of...
DG Fuels will provide Delta with 385 million gallons of a new low-emissions sustainable aviation fuel, a vital resource needed for aviation to reach its sustainability goals. The production...
aCommerce, J & J Philippines Launch 100% Recyclable Packaging Solution aCommerce Group, the largest end-to-end e-commerce enabler in Southeast Asia, has partnered with Johnson & Johnson Philippines, part of the...
Funding Supports 22 Projects to Convert Waste Streams and Carbon Captured from Algal Systems into Biofuel Energy, Spurring Multi-Sector Decarbonization The U.S. Department of Energy announced $46 million for 22...
Accenture Sustainability Services expands its unique ability to use technology, science, data, and economics to drive sustainable impact for clients globally Accenture has acquired Carbon Intelligence, a leading carbon and climate...
Bank of America Corp is expanding its newly formed ESG advisory and financing solutions team with four new hires, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. The bank formed the...
Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) has released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, covering the company’s global operations for fiscal year 2022. The 2022 ESG Report follows the company’s inaugural...
Liberty Gold Corp. (TSX:LGD; OTCQX:LGDTF) (“Liberty Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the release of the company’s inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Report, reflecting our commitment to...
WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a global leading Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced the release of its GMP phase I drug substance clinical manufacturing facility, MFG18, in Cranbury, New...
In light of the upcoming 2022 presidential election in Brazil, more than 90 companies and organizations—employing over 435,000 people in Brazil—signed an open letter yesterday urging Brazil’s presidential candidates to recognize and commit to...
Funds help states address ongoing impacts of climate change and severe weather In an ongoing effort to help states repair and rebuild critical infrastructure that resident and businesses rely on...
Comcast announced that it has entered into agreements with Consumers Energy and DTE Energy to purchase renewable wind and solar electricity for Comcast Cable’s Michigan operations. Together, the agreements will...
New Special Purpose Credit Program offers down payment grants for SBA 504 and 7(a) commercial real estate loans for women and minority business owners in Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas and...
The municipalities chosen in the initiative Forest seeks people to grow launched by the energy company are Cerdedo-Cotobade in Pontevedra, Liérganes in Cantabria and Muelas del Pan and San Cebrián...
Toyota’s global investment climbs up to $5.6 billion, supporting electrification efforts Toyota announced an additional investment of $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC). This investment adds capacity...
An ambitious project in an unpopulated part of Tokyo Bay aims to build a high-tech, sustainable city-within-a-city on reclaimed land. In “Akira,” the celebrated animation film depicting a post-apocalyptic “Neo-Tokyo,”...
Walmart and Sustainable Beef LLC will work collaboratively to increase visibility in the beef supply chain and help ranchers grow their business Walmart and Sustainable Beef LLC announced that Walmart...
Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to invest up to 730 billion yen (approximately $5.6 billion) in Japan and the United States toward supplying automotive batteries for battery electric vehicles, for...
Science-Based Targets for Emissions Reductions Across Trimble Operations and Value Chain to Accelerate Company’s Efforts to Combat Climate Change Company Releases 2021 Sustainability Report Trimble announced its commitment to reduce greenhouse...
CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) has achieved a platinum rating from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance, placing it in the top 1% of companies in the computer programming, consultancy and related activities industry category....
New TD ETF offers investors exposure to a unique and growing asset class that exhibits a historically low correlation to traditional asset classes TD Asset Management Inc. announced the launch...
Shawcor Ltd. (“Shawcor” or the “Company”) (TSX: SCL) today announced the publication of its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) report. The report can be found on the Company’s website...
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. announced that Alethia Jackson has been named senior vice president, ESG and chief DEI officer for the U.S. Jackson most recently served as vice president, federal...
China’s Sinopec Corp said on Monday it has put into operation the country’s largest carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) facility in east China, and plans to build two more...
Saudi Arabian company Alfanar said on Monday it has signed a memorandum of understanding to build a $3.5 billion green hydrogen project in Egypt. The facility will produce 500,000 tonnes...
To Kick-off Hunger Action Month, Papa Johns expands Harvest Program, launches new partnerships with organizations working to relieve hunger and increases funding to help franchisees feed their local communities As citizens,...
Outpost Technologies is spearheading new reusable satellite market with low cost sustainable products Company raises $7.1M in seed round from Moonshots Capital, with participation from Draper Associates, Starlight Ventures, Kittyhawk Ventures, AIR...
Fruit of the Loom, maker of the iconic FRUIT OF THE LOOM branded apparel, is partnering with leading materials science company, Recover Textile Systems, S.L., maker of Recover fiber, to...
Announces plan to invest up to $1 billion in new, 3.5 GWDC manufacturing facility in the US Southeast Existing Northwest Ohio footprint to be expanded by 0.9 GWDC with $185 million upgrade...
The Milwaukee Bucks player — who once had money in dozens of bank accounts — is teaming up with Calamos Investments on an ESG fund. The NBA superstar who once had cash in 50 different...
pulsESG, a pioneering software as a service platform offering enterprises a centralized system of record and reference for ESG metrics, has announced that Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has engaged pulsESG in a...
Wu to lead on climate strategy in Asia-Pacific Milo Sjardin joins as Head of Climate Analytics Susannah Fitzherbert-Brockholes joins in London HSBC has hired Justin Wu as its first co-head of...
Zero down payment, zero closing cost mortgage advances efforts to broaden access to homeownership and adds to its existing $15 billion Community Homeownership Commitment Bank of America announced a new...
Pentagreen Capital aims to accelerate development of Asian sustainable infrastructure Sustainable infrastructure debt financing company Pentagreen Capital, which is backed by HSBC and Singapore state fund Temasek, has opened its...
New company will work to address global issues related to food, water, and the environment by utilizing data and cutting-edge digital technology Kubota Corporation and Accenture have formed a new...
After taking the temperature of process manufacturers, ABI Research finds that manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods are approaching boiling point Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research evaluated the impact politics, regulation, the...
Environmental, social and governance investing—ESG investing for short—is the latest movement by activists to compel businesses and persuade investors to pursue larger social goals, including environmental initiatives, by increasing financial...
Home Bistro, Inc., a leading celebrity chef and lifestyle-inspired, ready-made meal delivery platform, has announced the launch of its new line of meals created by “vegan + sustainable” Celebrity Chef...
The 2 MW Project Is a Follow-on Order to an Initial Successful 2 MW Project Capstone Green Energy Corporation, a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green energy...
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announces that its Broward Manufacturing Facility has obtained GreenCircle’s Zero Waste to Landfill certification. Coke Florida is the local Florida bottler with exclusive sales and...
The minor will be available to students across every major to address the world’s most challenging socio-ecological impacts Minerva University, an independent, non-profit, accredited institution of higher education with a...
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, acquires a 49 percent share in three offshore wind development projects in Sweden. The projects have the potential to reach a total...
The world’s largest asset manager has announced a new appointment. BlackRock has appointed Elaine Wu to the newly created role of APAC head of research for BlackRock Sustainable Investing (BSI...
LG Energy Solution and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced an agreement to establish a joint venture company to produce lithium-ion batteries in the U.S. to power Honda and Acura...
$750 million bond offers minority-owned brokerages lead underwriting opportunity Toyota Financial Services (TFS) reinforced its dedication to integrating Diversity & Inclusion in all areas of its business through the issuance of...
MIM to expand sustainable investing solutions for institutional clients MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement...
Forbes China recently released its “2022 China ESG 50” list. Fosun International has been included on the list for its outstanding ESG performance and its active contribution to the fight against...
Collaboration Creates a Unique Policy-Neutral Quantitative ESG Solution to Help Assess, Measure and Monitor Portfolio Holdings and Transactions Abel Noser Solutions, a leading provider of multi-asset trade analytics, compliance and consulting...
RespectAbility announced their new Children’s Content Lab for Disabled TV Creators, to provide education and training for disabled writers, animators, and creative executives interested in preschool and children’s television. Supported...
Collaboration with CHN Housing Partners and Emerald Development and Economic Network, Inc. will help provide stable housing and supportive services to young adults experiencing homelessness CVS Health has announced it...
American Water, the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced that Melanie Kennedy, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, was recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a...
54 Universities and 11 National Labs Will Work Across 34 States and D.C. to Research Clean Energy Technologies and Low-Carbon Manufacturing The U.S. Department of Energy has announced more than...
Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Watson as Head of ESG Advisory, Asia Pacific. Prior to joining Teneo, Mark was Global Head of Sustainability at...
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