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DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has onboarded new customer, Linklaters, on its GoGreen Plus service to reduce carbon emissions for its time-definite international shipments through the...
Selected Hispanic-owned companies will participate in a six-month business mentoring program and receive a $20,000 grant to accelerate business growth and transform product offerings; One finalist to receive $100,000 at the end of the...
The EU Commission is proposing rules to make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of textile products and to support the sustainable management of textile waste across the EU. This initiative will accelerate the...
PUMA has signed up for the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather, launched by global non-profits Textile Exchange and Leather Working Group, which aims to create equitable, transparent, and deforestation-free leather...
The ten-year bond issue, supported by strong demand, demonstrates the strong support and confidence investors have in the company. See related article: Iberdrola Introduces Global Green Employment, the Largest Platform...
bp expanded its investment in bioenergy as bp ventures committed $10 million, leading the Series B investment round, in WasteFuel, a California-based biofuels company that will use proven, scalable technologies...
SmartestEnergy Australia has signed a 8-year agreement with Woolworths Group to supply electricity to its entire operations in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. The agreement will enable a transition to...
Demand-Side Initiative Will Help Advance Clean Hydrogen Hubs and Support President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for Building a Clean Energy Economy and Creating Good-Paying Jobs As part of Bidenomics and President...
The Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Cars cooperates with, among others, Maersk to reduce its global greenhouse gas footprint from seaborne logistics. For its decarbonisation product ECO Delivery Ocean, Maersk substitutes...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €62 million loan to Azienda Mobilità Trasporti Turismo e Territorio S.p.A. (AMT3) to promote the transition to sustainable mobility with low environmental impact...
More than 300 new electric vans from Rivian will hit the road in Germany in the coming weeks The state-of-the-art vehicles provide drivers with an entirely new working environment, including...
Yesterday saw the successful conclusion of the placement of the new Sustainability-Linked Bond of Aeroporti di Roma, which directly links the cost of debt to the sustainability results actually achieved....
Moray West, a major offshore wind farm development 22km off the coast of the Moray Firth, is expected to supply 50 percent of Scotland’s electricity, which will generate enough power...
NextEnergy Capital, the leading global solar specialist in the renewables sector, is delighted to announce the first close of its fifth investment vehicle NextPower V ESG, a flagship OECD-focused solar strategy...
IFC announced the appointment of Mary Porter Peschka as its new Regional Director for Eastern Africa. Peschka, who brings more than 30 years of global investment and development expertise to...
Portugal has more than doubled its 2030 goals for installed capacity of solar energy and electrolysers to produce green hydrogen, as it aims to decommission natural gas-fired power plants by...
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for agreement to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at crunch shipping talks in London this week and urged decarbonisation...
The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) endorsed a $70 million plan to support grid flexibility for clean energy integration in Brazil. The concessional finance from CIF’s Renewable...
Endesa, ICO and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have joined forces once again to boost the rollout of renewable energy in Spain. To this end, Endesa CEO José Bogas, ICO...
New federal agency collaboration leverages investments made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to protect communities from harmful pollution The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department...
June 2023 Week-5; EPA launches $7 billion to bring solar energy to low-income households; Philippines & World Bank team to support climate resilience; ADB approves $1 billion to support e-mobility in the Philippines; IFC...
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has taken a significant step towards addressing global environmental challenges by signing a MoU with Fudan University and The University of Sydney. This collaboration...
TCL Electronics ESG Report 2022 demonstrates efforts on a brand and product level which aim to inspire its customers to live more sustainable lives TCL Electronics, a leading consumer electronics...
The Bezos Earth Fund announced it has awarded $50 million in grants to support conservation and sustainable development in the Amazon. The announcement was made during a convening with leaders...
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $1.5 billion in financing to accelerate India’s development of low-carbon energy. The financing will help India promote low-carbon energy by scaling up...
Elements include more than $7.5 million in philanthropic capital to support housing affordability and the expansion of Chase Home Lending’s $5,000 Homebuyer grant. JPMorgan Chase announced new philanthropic and expanded...
BASF and Yara Clean Ammonia are collaborating on a joint study to develop and construct a world-scale low-carbon blue ammonia production facility with carbon capture in the U.S. Gulf Coast...
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) (“FNF” or the “Company”) today announced the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Company’s ongoing sustainability initiatives...
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $67.7 million to help finance the first phase of the Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Development Project that aims to increase renewable energy generation...
AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments with €185 billion of assets under management, announces the appointment of Laurent Lavergne to the newly created role of Global Head...
OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy company in Southeast Europe, signed an agreement for the purchase of several projects for the construction of photovoltaic parks in Teleorman county. The projects are being...
The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$150 million loan to promote investment in green hydrogen projects in Chile, accelerating the country’s green growth, energy transition and supporting its...
Fifty years ago, Plant Rosslyn was the BMW Group’s first foreign facility. It has since become a mainstay of the global production network. To mark its silver jubilee, Milan Nedeljković,...
PepsiCo, Inc. published its 2022 ESG Summary, sharing the first full year of reporting since the launch of PepsiCo Positive (pep+) in 2021. pep+ is an end-to-end transformation program touching virtually every aspect...
EPA seeking applications through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to bring solar to millions of homes in low-income and disadvantaged communities, funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act The U.S....
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $1 billion loan to help establish a city-wide public transport project in Davao City, the first project in the country to deploy electric...
America’s Energy Workforce Added Almost 300,000 Jobs in 2022 with an Increasing Percent in Clean Energy, Union Employers Invest More in Diversity and Inclusion Efforts, and Union Employers Report Less...
(re)boot and AKQA Bloom join forces to tackle the waste crisis in sports AKQA Bloom & (re)boot have joined forces with Inter Miami to tackle the pressing issue of waste...
In an important step for carbon markets, and key milestone for the Carbon Opportunities Fund and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) announced one of the first transactions of tokenized carbon...
FertigHy, a company founded by EIT InnoEnergy, RIC Energy, MAIRE, Siemens Financial Services, InVivo and HEINEKEN, launches to pioneer the low-carbon transition of the European fertiliser industry. FertigHy aims to...
General Motors released its 2023 Sustainable Finance Report, as governed by GM’s Sustainable Finance Framework. In the report, the company provides an update on the allocation of net proceeds of...
This morning, Iberdrola laid the virtual foundation stone of Global Green Employment (GGE), a major green employability project that represents a new milestone in the company’s commitment to a future involved with...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched a public consultation on an industry code of conduct for providers of ESG ratings and data products. This is part of a proposed...
bp ventures has invested €7.5 million in the Service4Charger GmbH, a Berlin-based provider for the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure. bp ventures is leading Service4Charger’s €10...
Expansion of AZ Forest programme raises commitment to plant 200 million trees across six continents by 2030 New reforestation projects in Brazil, India, Vietnam, Ghana and Rwanda in addition to...
GuocoLand Limited has secured a S$974 million green club facility from DBS Bank, United Overseas Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation for the refinancing of the commercial...
Eat & Beyond Global Holdings Inc. (CSE: EATS) (OTCPK: EATBF) (FSE: 988) (“Eat & Beyond” or the “Company”), an investment issuer focused on the global plant-based and alternative protein sector...
Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN), a global leader in solar innovation and channels, today announced the release of its Sustainability Report for the year 2022. The Report continues Maxeon’s...
Germany and South Africa on Tuesday agreed to cooperate on green hydrogen projects in the latest bid by Europe to tap into Africa’s huge renewable resource potential to meet 2050...
BBVA Asset Management published its first report on environmental activity, based on the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Financial Disclosures (TCFD). It is the first Spanish asset manager...
Iberdrola will help deliver renewable offshore wind power from the Long Island grid to New York City and Westchester County. The company will add approximately 90 miles of new high-voltage transmission lines...
Agreement with NRG Energy boosts progress toward 2030 emission reduction targets PPG announced an agreement with NRG Energy Inc. brand Direct Energy that will enable four PPG paints and coatings...
$970K+ investment will restore 2,000 acres of longleaf pine forest, providing water benefits The Coca-Cola Foundation, Silk (a Danone North America brand), Google, Meta, and Microsoft are coming together to...
Turkey’s first and only carbon trading platform, Erguvan (erguvan.co), has offset the carbon emissions of airport operator TAV in Ankara, Izmir and Enfidha. TAV supported two Verra-licensed projects, one of the leading...
In March 2023, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia...
The World Economic Forum launches at the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin a new report that outlines a roadmap for China to develop its market for green...
Projects range from housing and community centers to first responder facilities and outdoor spaces, including a project nominated by music icon Lionel Richie in his hometown of Tuskegee, Alabama Lowe’s announced the...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced the signing of a green and sustainability-linked loan to ENGIE Energía Chile. This financing, for a total...
A new report produced by Insightia, a Diligent brand, reveals that Europe leads the world in Environmental and Social scores, with the U.S. leading in Governance U.S. organizations are proactively...
The Secretariat of the Climate Data Steering Committee, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) have signed a MoU to collaborate on strengthening access by stakeholders around...
The report, adopted with 46 votes in favour, 41 against and 1 abstention, sets stricter 2030 limit and target values for several pollutants including particulate matter, NO2, SO2 and O3...
More than 50 CEOs have come together to join the World Economic Forum’s new Airports of Tomorrow initiative. From equipment manufacturers and fuel producers to engineering firms and airports, these...
Revolutionizing Luxury Experiences through the “Power of One” People Strategy Inspires Transformation and Sustainable Growth Today, we released our first People Report and with it – our second annual ESG Report,...
Funds Are Being Provided by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act; USDA Awards First Round of Funding to 59 Infrastructure Projects U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that...
General Motors Co. and Element 25 Limited announced an agreement for Element 25 to supply up to 32,500 metric tons of manganese sulfate annually to support the annual production of more than 1 million GM...
Australia has green-lit plans to build a A$51 million ($34 million) renewable hydrogen plant in Victoria state, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday, as the country moves to cut...
IFC and First Balfour, a leading engineering and construction company in the Philippines, have agreed to collaborate to ramp up efforts to decarbonize the transport sector, supporting the country’s climate...
Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”), a leading global engineering design and manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets, announced that...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno and World Bank Country Director for the Philippines Ndiamé Diop signed four (4) loan agreements amounting to US$1.14 billion on June 26, 2023 at the...
Insightia module enables customers to measure climate performance and set actionable targets by benchmarking ESG scores from Clarity AI, including scope 1-3 emissions data, against the wider market Diligent has...
June 2023 Week-4; Senegal seals $2.7 billion green energy deal; Netherlands & Denmark launch $1 billion South Africa green hydrogen fund; Gender gap not on Pace to close until 2154; Kroger to donate 10...
The Home Depot expects that by the end of fiscal year 2028, more than 85% of U.S. and Canada’s sales in outdoor power equipment, specifically push lawn mowers and handheld...
Studio Leaders Steer New Cleantech Initiative With Nonprofit RMI Entertainment and studio leaders Netflix and The Walt Disney Company launched the Clean Mobile Power Initiative with the participation and support...
As part of its bold Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, The Kroger Co. announced that, upon completion of the merger with Albertsons Cos., the combined company will donate 10...
The Church Commissioners and the Church of England Pensions Board have announced that they will independently disinvest from fossil fuels. The Church Commissioners and Church of England Pensions Board each...
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) today released its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report highlighting the Company’s durable growth strategy, performance, and progress on key programs and policies, as well as...
Annual Report Details How MetLife is Creating Shared Value for its Stakeholders through Sustainability MetLife, Inc. released its 2022 Sustainability Report, detailing how the company lives up to its purpose, contributes to...
Automaker named to Points of Light Civic 50 as one of the most community-minded companies in America for 2023 Subaru of America released its 2022 Corporate Impact Report, detailing for the...
Today, on the occasion of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, which aims to build a new consensus for a more inclusive international financial system, Senegal and the...
Final rule sets balanced biofuels growth from 2023 to 2025, reducing reliance on up to 140,000 barrels of foreign oil imports per day The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued...
GAIA – a proposed $1.5 billion climate and blended finance platform projected to reach nearly 20 million direct and indirect beneficiaries across 25 developing and emerging countries – prepares to...
Under an agreement announced, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will invest up to $500 million in PT Bank BTPN Tbk, comprising a social bond and a green bond issuance. The...
Physical Climate Risk Metrics enables investors to assess the financial impacts of portfolio companies’ direct and indirect climate risks Morningstar Sustainalytics, a leading global provider of ESG data, research, and ratings, announces...
The EU Commission has selected 107 transport infrastructure projects to receive over €6 billion in EU grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU’s instrument for strategic investment in transport infrastructure. Over 80% of...
Annual clean energy investments in emerging and developing economies will need to more than triple from USD 770 billion in 2022 to as much as USD 2.8 trillion by the...
Memorandum of Understanding Between Aviation Leaders Aims to Advance LanzaJet SAF Production Facilities and Support Commercial Aviation Decarbonization Policy and Goals LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and Airbus, a...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) signed a Statement of Intent to embark on a collaborative initiative to...
Velis Real Estate Tech, one of the fastest growing PropTech SaaS companies in Europe, announced today a significant growth investment from a group of international investors. Additionally, Velis’ leadership team with...
India’s climate-focused venture capital firm Avaana Capital said on Wednesday it raised $70 million in its first funding round as it looks to invest in the clean energy and climate-technology...
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, and CarbonCapture Inc., a leading direct air capture (DAC) company, announced a partnership that covers both BCG’s purchase of...
The European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion Hungarian scheme to support electricity storage facilities to foster the transition to a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved under the State...
American Express Global Business Travel and Shell Aviation SAF program gains momentum American Express Global Business Travel, the world’s leading B2B travel platform, and Shell Aviation announced that Bank of...
TotalEnergies and VNG, a German natural gas distribution company, have signed an agreement to initiate the future supply of green hydrogen to the Leuna refinery operated by TotalEnergies. Under the...
Gender parity globally has recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels, but the pace of change has stagnated as converging crises slow progress, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023. The...
Tesla has returned to the S&P 500 ESG index, the sustainable investing-focused market index, after the electric car maker added environmental disclosures. Tesla was cut from the index last year because of...
The lab to offer hands-on and virtual learning for Starbucks partners, students, researchers and industry leaders to innovate and scale solutions for some of the world’s most challenging social and...
Six European companies will invest in projects worth a total of 1.2 trillion won ($929.27 million) in South Korea, spanning areas such as batteries and renewable energy, the country’s industry...
Transgrid has released a comprehensive energy roadmap revealing the unprecedented challenges and the A$16.5 billion (US$11 billion) investment required to keep the lights on and achieve NSW’s rapid transformation to...
Apollo (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”) today published its 14th annual sustainability report, “Investing in Tomorrow, Today.” The report includes notable highlights from 2022 and milestones for Apollo’s sustainability...
G Mining Ventures Corp. (“GMIN” or the “Corporation“) (TSXV: GMIN) (OTCQX: GMINF) is proud to announce the publication of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG“) Report. The ESG Report provides transparency...
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