BNP Paribas’ Shift Towards Sustainable Investing In a November strategy update, BNP Paribas Asset Management announced it would cease investments in new bonds issued by oil and gas exploration and...
IAG’s Bold Step Towards Decarbonization International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a groundbreaking purchase agreement with e-SAF producer Infinium to bolster its sustainability efforts. Infinium will supply power-to-liquid e-SAF to...
IBM’s first-ever State of Sustainability Readiness Report 2024 revealed critical insights into the intersection of sustainability and technology. The report highlighted that 88% of business leaders plan to increase IT...
Singapore has solidified its leadership in sustainability reporting, surpassing global benchmarks in six of twelve key indicators, according to KPMG’s 2024 Survey of Sustainability Reporting. The city-state is one of...
Supporting Clean Technology Innovation The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN²), co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has announced three new startups for its 14th...
Leadership Transition at HSBC HSBC has announced the appointment of Julian Wentzel as Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Wentzel, currently Head of Global Banking for the...
The Middle East ESG Reporting & Data Summit kicks off today, November 28, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, bringing together professionals and thought leaders to explore critical...
Google has announced the opening of 1265 Borregas, its first office building constructed using mass timber, in Sunnyvale, California. The building reflects Google’s commitment to sustainability, employee wellbeing, and community...
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is investing over $200 million to expand its advanced recycling operations at its Baytown and Beaumont sites in Texas. The expansion will add 350 million pounds of...
Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi and MSC Group President Diego Aponte have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop joint initiatives focused on sustainability and energy transition. The agreement seeks...
Blackstone and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking have announced an agreement where funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) will acquire interests in a $1 billion portfolio of high-quality...
SSAB has entered a collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver fossil-free steel for AWS’s three new data centers in Mälardalen, Sweden. Utilizing SSAB’s unique HYBRIT® technology, the...
The Bahamas has unlocked more than $120 million to fund the conservation and management of its oceans and mangroves through a debt swap financed by Standard Chartered and backed by...
What’s happening: The ADB has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to strengthen the Philippines’ efforts to tackle climate change. This loan supports the Philippines’ Climate Change Action Program (CCAP)...
What’s happening: The UK government is set to begin consultations on its zero-emission vehicle mandate, confirming the ambitious 2030 deadline for phasing out new petrol and diesel car sales. This...
Why it matters: As regional economies face increasing pressure to meet global climate targets, there’s a critical demand for leaders skilled in sustainable finance. The Monetary Authority of Singapore projects...
Key Takeaways: SGS has unveiled three essential services designed to support organizations in complying with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and advancing their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures....
The move to mandatory reporting: KPMG Survey of Sustainability Reporting 2024 With mandatory sustainability reporting on the horizon, KPMG’s latest survey reveals a remarkable surge in global businesses integrating ESG...
Equinix, Inc., the world’s digital infrastructure company, has strengthened its commitment to sustainability by issuing an additional €1.15 billion in green bonds. Following over $750 million issued in September 2024,...