The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) has taken a significant step forward by officially approving the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainability. This strategic initiative is...
Google has achieved a significant milestone by making the packaging for its Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit devices 100% plastic-free, well ahead of its 2025 goal. This move is part of...
Deep sea mining poses significant risks to biodiversity and business profitability, despite its marketing as a “clean economy accelerator” and an “$8 trillion opportunity.” The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is thriving in Japan, contrasting sharply with global trends where ESG momentum is slowing. Japan’s balanced approach has made it more attractive to corporations...
ESG Megatrends: The Forces Shaping Corporate Sustainability The Sustainability Megatrends Report by Cushman & Wakefield reveals seven key areas driving the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) across industries. Here’s...
Boeing [NYSE: BA] is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable aviation by investing in Wagner Sustainable Fuels’ new production facility in Brisbane. This strategic move aims to significantly boost Australia’s supply...
New Zealand is taking decisive action to restore confidence in its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by significantly reducing the number of emission credits available between 2025 and 2029. The government...
PETRONAS, ADNOC, and Storegga have signed a Joint Study and Development Agreement (JSDA) to evaluate the carbon dioxide (CO2) storage capabilities of saline aquifers and develop CCS facilities in the...
Procurement’s Strategic Evolution Procurement is emerging as a key player in managing risk and driving sustainability, according to the 2024 Economist Impact report sponsored by SAP. As businesses navigate a...
The Path to a Clean Energy Future Accurate carbon accounting is key to achieving a sustainable energy transition. To track and reduce carbon emissions effectively, companies need access to detailed,...
U.S. Companies Lead on Sustainability EcoOnline’s latest survey reveals a significant shift in corporate America’s approach to climate action, with over 80% of companies proactively building net-zero programs—without waiting for...
Governance Reemerges as Top ESG Priority Morrison Foerster’s 2024 ESG survey, conducted with Corporate Counsel, reveals a notable shift in corporate focus back to governance. This year, 61% of respondents...
The Better Cotton Council has appointed new leadership, with Bill Ballenden, Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Cotton, and Tamar Hoek, Senior Policy Director for Sustainable...
The 2024 proxy season highlighted a notable shift in shareholder support for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) resolutions. While governance proposals experienced a resurgence, backing for environmental and social resolutions...
Robeco’s 2024 Proxy Voting report underscores the increasing tension between investors focused on long-term sustainability and companies navigating short-term challenges. The report, which details voting behavior at nearly 5,000 AGMs,...
Canada Growth Fund (CGF) is committing up to $100 million to Svante Technologies Inc., a leader in carbon capture solutions, to fast-track the development and deployment of their innovative technologies...
India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) is set to broaden the sustainable finance landscape in its securities market, aiming to incorporate new ESG-labeled instruments. The proposed framework, which includes the...
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• Schroders now sources 100% of its electricity globally from renewable energy, meeting its RE100 commitment a year early.• The firm’s Horsham solar project generates 1.13 GWh annually, covering nearly...
Mercedes Pushes Decarbonization Beyond the Track The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team confirmed it achieved 99% HVO100 biofuel coverage for its 2025 European race and marketing logistics, a milestone that...
• Moeve becomes the first third-party supplier to join Avelia, Shell Aviation’s blockchain-powered sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book-and-claim platform.• The collaboration expands multi-supplier access to verified SAF credits, supporting decarbonisation...
• €5 billion investment through 2027 expands Google’s St. Ghislain data center and creates 300 new jobs.• 110 MW in new carbon-free energy deals with Eneco, Luminus, and Renner to...
• Climate Investor Two surpasses $1 billion target to become the largest adaptation infrastructure fund in emerging markets.• Backed by $190 million in new commitments and a €205 million EU...
Mexico City Launch Strengthens Legal Frameworks for Climate Action UK-based legal nonprofit The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) has released 17 climate-aligned clauses adapted to Mexican law, making them available in...
• Four projects funded under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) will advance regenerative ocean farming and marine innovation.• Initiatives span Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Ireland, developing large-scale...
• India’s Central Electricity Authority unveils 6.4 trillion rupee ($77 billion) plan to transmit 76 GW of hydro power from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047.• The basin, spanning eight northeastern...
• The US has threatened sanctions on countries supporting an EU-backed global framework to cut shipping emissions.• The IMO proposal would introduce the first global pricing mechanism for maritime emissions,...