Amprion has successfully issued a green bond worth €1.1 billion, split into two tranches. This bond issuance, which falls under Amprion’s €9 billion debt issuance program, was met with significant...
The World Bank has successfully issued a €2.5 billion 7-year euro-denominated bond, marking its first such issuance in fiscal year 2025. The bond, maturing in August 2031, attracted significant interest...
The World Bank (IBRD, Aaa/AAA) successfully raised $6.5 billion through a dual-tranche Sustainable Development Bond issuance, marking its largest order book to date. The offering included a $3 billion 2-year...
ESG Book, a global leader in sustainability data and technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Vyzrd, a prominent Climate Risk and ESG intelligence platform. This collaboration merges ESG Book’s...
The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) has taken a significant step forward by officially approving the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainability. This strategic initiative is...
Google has achieved a significant milestone by making the packaging for its Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit devices 100% plastic-free, well ahead of its 2025 goal. This move is part of...
Deep sea mining poses significant risks to biodiversity and business profitability, despite its marketing as a “clean economy accelerator” and an “$8 trillion opportunity.” The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is thriving in Japan, contrasting sharply with global trends where ESG momentum is slowing. Japan’s balanced approach has made it more attractive to corporations...
ESG Megatrends: The Forces Shaping Corporate Sustainability The Sustainability Megatrends Report by Cushman & Wakefield reveals seven key areas driving the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) across industries. Here’s...
Boeing [NYSE: BA] is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable aviation by investing in Wagner Sustainable Fuels’ new production facility in Brisbane. This strategic move aims to significantly boost Australia’s supply...
New Zealand is taking decisive action to restore confidence in its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by significantly reducing the number of emission credits available between 2025 and 2029. The government...
PETRONAS, ADNOC, and Storegga have signed a Joint Study and Development Agreement (JSDA) to evaluate the carbon dioxide (CO2) storage capabilities of saline aquifers and develop CCS facilities in the...
Procurement’s Strategic Evolution Procurement is emerging as a key player in managing risk and driving sustainability, according to the 2024 Economist Impact report sponsored by SAP. As businesses navigate a...
The Path to a Clean Energy Future Accurate carbon accounting is key to achieving a sustainable energy transition. To track and reduce carbon emissions effectively, companies need access to detailed,...
U.S. Companies Lead on Sustainability EcoOnline’s latest survey reveals a significant shift in corporate America’s approach to climate action, with over 80% of companies proactively building net-zero programs—without waiting for...
Governance Reemerges as Top ESG Priority Morrison Foerster’s 2024 ESG survey, conducted with Corporate Counsel, reveals a notable shift in corporate focus back to governance. This year, 61% of respondents...
The Better Cotton Council has appointed new leadership, with Bill Ballenden, Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Cotton, and Tamar Hoek, Senior Policy Director for Sustainable...
The 2024 proxy season highlighted a notable shift in shareholder support for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) resolutions. While governance proposals experienced a resurgence, backing for environmental and social resolutions...
Robeco’s 2024 Proxy Voting report underscores the increasing tension between investors focused on long-term sustainability and companies navigating short-term challenges. The report, which details voting behavior at nearly 5,000 AGMs,...