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Progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has stalled and in some cases reversed, exacerbated by a funding shortfall of up to US$137 trillion, raising the risk of failure...
A new report identifies six solution areas that can essentially address the UN SDGs and can over-deliver relative to the targets if rolled out at scale across the world. The...
If you’re en route to South Africa for the upcoming ESG Africa Conference and the highly anticipated Morningstar Investment Conference South Africa 2023 , why not indulge in a captivating detour...
One thing I love about ESG is the interconnected nature of the acronym, its ability to pull risks and opportunities across a value chain between companies. One thing I love...
South Korea’s leading chemicals producer LG Chem and Italian energy group Eni Sustainable Mobility jointly announced that they are exploring the possibility to develop and operate a new biorefinery at...
MEPs approved a new law to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector. The RefuelEU aviation rules are part of the “Fit...
Novo Holdings, which controls 77% of the votes in what is now Europe’s most valuable company, will invest about 2 billion kroner ($290 million) in a new energy transition fund, expanding...
Lloyd’s, the world’s leading marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, announces a new collaboration with Moody’s Analytics to develop a solution that will help to quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions* across...
The Rockefeller Foundation announced that it will invest over USD 1 billion over the next five years to advance the global climate transition and help ensure everyone can participate in...
The vast majority (94%) of business leaders still view the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a unifying global vision but achieving them requires the private sector to focus on the...
S&P Global Ratings has updated its analytical approach for use of proceeds Second Party Opinions (SPOs) following its December 2022 acquisition of Shades of Green from the CICERO climate research foundation. The...
Mars Will Cut Carbon in Half – or by roughly 15 million metric tons – by 2030 Across Full Value Chain and Will Continue Investing in Climate Action Despite Weaker...
SHEIN, a global, integrated, fashion and lifestyle marketplace (“SHEIN Marketplace”), announced that it is allocating an additional US$85 Million over five years towards initiatives that support the “Equitable Empowerment” pillar...
As part of the drive to decarbonize its European refineries, TotalEnergies is launching a call for tenders for the supply of 500,000 tons per year of green hydrogen. The use...
Less than a week before the start of Climate Week NYC, GE Vernova’s Digital business announced the early limited release of CERius™, a carbon emissions management software designed to help energy...
The official launch of the Green Digital Economy Platform (GDEP), an innovative international initiative was announced. The launch, endorsed by Dr. Moeldoko, Indonesia’s Presidential Chief of Staff, is a significant step for Indonesia and...
SGX Group and BlackRock are taking the lead in helping investors reach their low carbon transition objectives with the listing of iShares MSCI Asia ex-Japan Climate Action ETF. SGX, with...
Apple announced expanded progress to decarbonize its global supply chain, with more than 300 manufacturers now committed to using 100 percent clean energy for their Apple production by 2030. New...
The Purpose Driven Innovation Ecosystem (PDIE) Group, the No. 1 Earthshot Prize nominator, and Sublime Communications, a leading communications agency known for driving hyper-growth, will be kicking off the first in its...
Once operational, the 740 MW solar farm will generate enough clean, renewable electricity to power up to 200,000 homes, making it one of the largest solar farms in the country....
Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, announces it has signed an agreement with H2 Green Steel for the delivery of green steel, to be used in IKEA warehouse racking. The...
Deutsche Bank and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are entering a new cooperation to support mid-sized companies with their sustainable transformation ambitions. Firms with between 250 and 3,000 employees will...
As part of Nestlé’s 2050 net zero roadmap and its work to spark regenerative agriculture, the company tests many new, innovative ideas. Those that prove effective and scalable are rolled...
Apple® announced its first-ever carbon neutral products in the all-new Apple Watch® lineup. Innovations in design and clean energy have driven dramatic reductions in product emissions of over 75 percent...
Cemvita designs synthetic microbes that have the potential to convert CO2 into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) Cemvita Corporation announced an offtake arrangement with United Airlines for up to 1 billion gallons of...
Zurich Resilience Solutions, the commercial risk advisory and services unit of Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), and KPMG Switzerland, a leading professional services firm, have formed a strategic collaboration to offer...
EU Parliament voted to boost the deployment of renewable energy, in line with the Green Deal and REPowerEU plans. The update of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), already agreed upon...
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., through its Chevron New Energies division, announced it has closed a transaction with Haddington Ventures to acquire 100% of Magnum Development, LLC (Magnum Development) and thus a...
MSCI launches MSCI Sustainability Institute to drive progress on the role of capital markets in creating sustainable value MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services...
Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates call for urgent action to advance progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and shine a spotlight on reducing maternal and child mortality The Bill & Melinda...
Edelweiss Alternatives, part of Edelweiss group, said it has launched its maiden climate fund, which will invest in different ventures related to cleaner climate. The fund will have a corpus...
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) has launched a new tool, FedEx® Sustainability Insights (FSI), giving customers in select Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) markets* access to emissions information on...
E-commerce giant Amazon.com (AMZN.O) has revealed its first investment in direct air capture (DAC) technology, announcing its commitment to acquiring “250,000 tons of removal credits over 10 years,” as per...
A.P. Moller-Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, has issued a $750 million green bond to finance its decarbonization efforts. The bond, which matures in 10 years, will yield 1.65...
Investment will transform MINI Plant Oxford to an all-electric production site from 2030. Production of two new electrified models – MINI Cooper 3-door and MINI Aceman – will start in...
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) announced more than $20 million in new grants to U.S. school districts, along with education and workforce development nonprofits preparing students for success. These grants come at...
Schneider Electric announced it is renewing its long-standing partnership with Habitat for Humanity International. Through the partnership, Schneider Electric will contribute nearly $800,000 in monetary donations along with electrical equipment to help...
Through an expanded agreement with Tesla, Hilton today announced that, beginning in early 2024, up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors are slated to be installed at 2,000 hotels in...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have agreed to launch a $300 million facility pilot under IFC’s newly established Global Supply Chain Finance Program (GSCF). The pilot will help...
The UK’s largest single climate funding commitment boosts GCF’s second replenishment and global climate action The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has welcomed the UK government’s announcement of a USD $2billion...
What to know Make the bold bolder. That’s the vibe of the new Nike ISPA Link Axis, Nike’s first exploration into creating a fully circular shoe, furthering its culture of...
Iconic companies across industries rise together to the urgent challenge of mobilizing suppliers on climate change Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to commercial and public...
Key Takeaways: A company’s intellectual property is one of its most closely guarded intangible assets. For Mattel, Barbie is a flagship franchise product that, for decades, entertained young girls but...
Iceland’s stunning landscapes and eco-friendly efforts have piqued our interest. A business trip to London, a well-placed ad offering a free stopover on Iceland Air and Labor Day Weekend created...
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) published its 2023 Green Bond Allocation and Impact Report, which outlines how proceeds from green bonds issued in September 2022 were used to help the railroad...
bp pulse, The EV Network (EVN), and NEC Group have unveiled the UK’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub on the NEC Campus in the West Midlands, officially opened...
Ken Murphy, CEO of Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer, has called upon political parties to uphold their net-zero commitments in preparation for the anticipated 2024 general election. Speaking at the...
Funding will enable locally led restoration of 600,000 hectares critical for climate and livelihoods The Bezos Earth Fund announces $22.8 million to accelerate the restoration of two African landscapes critical...
Euronext, the leading pan-European market infrastructure, announced the launch of a series of strategic ESG initiatives aimed at accelerating the transition towards sustainable finance. These innovative ESG services were unveiled...
The Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have partnered to support the development of green bond markets in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The...
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