As someone who uses Asana daily to manage my projects and tasks at ESG News, I’ve grown to appreciate not just its utility but the way it seamlessly integrates various...
UltraTech Cement Limited has successfully secured $500 million through a sustainability-linked loan, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. This transaction, completed with the participation...
Wärtsilä and Eidesvik Offshore are making history. In a groundbreaking partnership, the two companies are set to convert the offshore platform supply vessel (PSV) ‘Viking Energy’ to operate on ammonia...
A recent report by the Actuaries Institute reveals a concerning rise in home insurance affordability stress in Australia. The “Home Insurance Affordability and Home Loans at Risk Report,” authored by...
IHG Hotels & Resorts is making strides in sustainability with its new Low Carbon Pioneers program. CEO Elie Maalouf shared insights on this initiative, which focuses on reducing carbon emissions...
IBM’s “Sustainability Technology Guide for Executives” offers a comprehensive roadmap for Asia Pacific businesses to harness technology for sustainability. Despite the growing importance of sustainable practices, only 21% of organizations...
As the demand for reliable Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting grows, FTSE 100 companies are increasingly turning to external assurance to enhance transparency and meet stakeholder expectations. This trend,...
AQR Capital Management LLC, a leading quantitative firm, has attracted approximately $350 million for its newly launched Adaptive Equity Market Neutral UCITS Fund. The fund aims to demonstrate that environmental,...
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has taken a significant step in expanding its renewable energy portfolio. On August 23rd, NBIM committed €900 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) fifth flagship...
Ikea has launched “Ikea Preowned,” a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows customers to buy and sell secondhand Ikea furniture directly to each other. This move marks Ikea’s entry into the secondhand...
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For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here To say the SEC’s Climate Rule has gone through the wringer would be an understatement. The policy has faced fierce...
Germany’s Households and Sustainable Investments Germany’s households hold a substantial role in financing the green transformation. According to KfW Research, 44% of households are either already investing in sustainable financial...
Australia’s Senate has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024, setting the stage for a new era of mandatory climate risk disclosures. Starting in...
Brazil is stepping up its commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production with a substantial $1.1 billion financing initiative. The country’s development bank, BNDES, and government funding agency, Finep, are...
LGT Capital Partners’ 2024 ESG Report highlights the growing dedication among alternative investment managers to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. Over the past decade, the percentage of private equity...
Aramex Boosts Sustainability with New CSO Appointment Aramex, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has appointed Manosij Ganguli as Group Chief Sustainability Officer. This move signals Aramex’s deepening commitment...
The 2024 sustainability landscape has ushered in a significant era of ESG capacity building, with companies making strides in embedding sustainability into their core operations. According to Deloitte’s 2024 Sustainability...
Japan made a significant stride in energy transition on Wednesday by signing 70 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with various partners. These agreements were secured during the Asia Zero Emission Community...
India is making a bold move toward environmental sustainability with the “Indian Zero Emission Trucking Policy Advisory,” aiming to transition entirely to zero-emission trucks (ZETs) by 2050. The government’s Office...