The first quarter of 2024 has been a period of notable shifts in the landscape of global sustainable funds. Amidst varied economic signals and evolving regulatory frameworks, these funds have collectively managed to attract nearly ...
The Commission is awarding nearly €720 million to seven renewable hydrogen projects in Europe, selected through the first competitive bidding process under the European Hydrogen Bank.The funds for this auction come from the revenues of the EU Emissions ...
Introduction: ‘Winter action plan’ back in public’s sight after one-year break The ‘Winter action plan’, for 2023-2024 (‘Comprehensive Action Plan for Autumn and Winter Air Pollution Control in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area and Fenwei Plain’) was released in December ...
The automotive industry is at a crossroads. The rise of electrification, the software-defined vehicle and phygital (a combination of physical and digital) experiences are set to drive greater changes in the industry over the next ...
Following an alert from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), the European Commission and EU consumer authorities (Network of Consumer Protection Cooperation – CPC – Authorities) sent letters to 20 airlines identifying several types of potentially misleading ...
Report Announces Development of New Cutting-Edge Hybrid Locomotive, Safety Improvements, and Industry Recognition for Sustainability Union Pacific Railroad released its annual Building America Report, highlighting progress on key goals, including safety and sustainability, as well as ...
BBVA mobilized €20 billion in sustainable business in the first quarter of 2024, up 41 percent on the same period last year. The bank is now ahead of the curve in achieving its goal of mobilizing €300 ...
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has emphasized the critical need for significantly increased financing to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at the Islamic Development Bank’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Riyadh, ...
Summit to take place October 9-10 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates Summit to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment in its ambition to improve living conditions, support social and economic development in ...
Newly-established Sustainable AI Policy Principles aim to guide advocacy with regulators and lawmakers Five nonprofits will develop AI-focused climate solutions with Salesforce support, prioritizing mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and finance Salesforce introduced a series of new ...
The Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change Will Address Urgent Need for Business Climate Research and Education Columbia Business School announced the establishment of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change, ...
Microsoft Sustainability Manager is rapidly evolving with the power of generative AI, offering unprecedented capabilities for data analysis and informed decision-making. What-if Analysis: Forecast Carbon Reduction Strategies A new AI-powered feature, what-if analysis, helps organizations ...
The Government of Canada is implementing a comprehensive plan to reduce plastic pollution, improve how plastic is made, used, and managed across its life cycle, and move toward a circular economy. On April 22, 2024, ...
S&P Global Sustainable1 announced the launch of Municipal Climate Physical Risk, a new solution helping investors, local governments, and other market participants navigate critical decisions on climate change. The dataset measures climate hazard exposures for ...
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), a global investment powerhouse managing Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, recognizes that long-term financial returns are inextricably linked to sustainable development across environmental, social, and economic spheres. This commitment is reflected ...
UpLink, the World Economic Forum community supporting early-stage impact-focused entrepreneurs, launched four new initiatives today. These aim to ignite innovative technology solutions that can accelerate the transition to a circular carbon economy, address the increased demand ...
$1.4 billion investment in Indiana plant brings production of an all-new BEV Toyota adds up to 340 new, sustainable U.S. jobs Toyota will prepare for assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric SUV in ...
Welcome back to the ESG News Week In Review! Dive into the pulse of sustainable finance and responsible investing with our latest edition! This week’s headlines pack a punch as the global ESG landscape witnesses ...
Last-minute deals and a series of failed votes threatened to block the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD – also known as the CS3D), but a weakened version squeaked through the EU Council last ...
Exploring Nature Responsibly, One Cabin at a Time In the vast expanse of Southern Africa’s pristine landscapes, there lies a hidden gem: Stay Unique – Eco Cabins. Born from the shared passion of three travel ...