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BDO has appointed Hannah Routh as Head of Sustainability and ESG, positioning her to lead and expand the firm’s ESG services, including reporting, assurance, climate advisory, and sustainable finance. Routh,...
Manulife Forest Fund Manulife Investment Management Closes $480M Forest Climate Fund Key Takeaways: Manulife Investment Management has completed the third and final close of its $480.1 million Manulife Forest Climate Fund,...
The BBC has unveiled its first Climate Transition Plan, outlining its roadmap to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050. This milestone reflects the Corporation’s dedication to building a sustainable organization...
Stockholm Exergi’s landmark bio-CCS project Stockholm Exergi has secured government funding of over SEK 20 billion in the Swedish Energy Agency’s reverse auction to develop a bio-CCS (bioenergy with carbon...
Colesco’s First Close Secures Over €800M Colesco Capital, a sustainability-led direct lender, has achieved a significant milestone, raising over €800 million in its first platform close. APG and Rabobank, both...
Qatar is accelerating its commitment to sustainable development with a $2.5 billion (QR9.10bn) green bond initiative targeting renewable energy projects, infrastructure improvements, and environmentally friendly real estate development. Michael Brady,...
Deutsche Bank, acting as Lead Arranger, Original Lender, and Hedge Counterparty, has closed a $722 million AUD debt financing for Stages 1 and 2 of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners’ (Quinbrook) Supernode...
DHL Express has signed a landmark agreement with Cosmo Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. To purchase 7.2 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually, beginning April 2025. This initiative marks...
The UK Government has officially announced the launch of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in October 2027. The long-anticipated initiative aims to boost recycling rates by offering financial incentives for...
Rockefeller’s Focus on Nature Risks: At the World Economic Forum’s 55th Annual Meeting in Davos, The Rockefeller Foundation announced a $500,000 grant to TNFD. This funding will enhance TNFD’s global...
Luxury automaker JLR is investing £65M to expand and modernise its global paint operations, aligning with its Reimagine strategy to meet net zero goals while responding to soaring demand for...
The Case for ESG Reporting Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting has become a non-negotiable aspect of modern business. Stakeholders—investors, customers, and regulators alike—demand transparency and accountability in sustainability efforts....
Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP, UN Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions, and former New York City mayor, has pledged to fund U.S. obligations under the Paris Agreement....
EIT InnoEnergy, the European Union-backed leader in sustainable energy innovation, closed 2024 with €4.3 billion raised for its portfolio of cleantech start-ups and scale-ups, cementing its role as a key...
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) have introduced integrated standards to strengthen sustainability reporting and assurance practices. These measures...
2024 marked a transformative year for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as it advanced its mission to empower developing nations facing the climate crisis. Here’s how GCF delivered tangible progress...
Schroders, a leading global active investment manager, announced its intention to adopt all four of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels, covering 16 funds. This move...
Shein, a global leader in fast fashion, has appointed Mustan Lalani as its Global Head of Sustainability. The move reflects Shein’s increasing focus on sustainability amid growing scrutiny of its...
BlackRock has launched the BFM Brown to Green Materials Fund, a UK-domiciled mutual fund designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of industries critical to the low-carbon transition. This includes sectors like...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has strengthened its ESG Product Platform by incorporating critical details about Sustainable and Responsible Investing (SRI) Funds, enhancing access to sustainability-themed financial products. This...
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