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In 2024, shareholder proposals on ESG and anti-ESG issues soared to record numbers, reaching 998 among Russell 3000 companies, surpassing 2023’s total of 947. Despite the increase, support remains inconsistent,...
Universal Hydrogen’s Dream Crashes Universal Hydrogen aimed to revolutionize hydrogen-powered flights with nearly $100M from investors like Playground Global and Toyota Ventures. The company liquidated after failing to secure further...
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in apparel, footwear, and accessories, has released its 2024 Green Bond Impact Report. The report details the full allocation of net proceeds from...
NEG8 Carbon, an innovative Irish company, is spearheading efforts to combat climate change by removing carbon from the atmosphere. With the goal of capturing 100 million tonnes of CO2 annually...
Indian businesses are taking the lead in ESG reporting and prioritizing diversification efforts, outpacing their global counterparts, according to a recent study by DBS Bank. The comprehensive research, titled “Pivotal:...
Over 72% of financial institutions plan to invest up to $500,000 in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) technology, according to a recent survey by BCT Digital. BCT Digital, a leader...
Market Dynamics Driving ESG Evolution Market forces, including shifting ESG regulations, U.S. anti-ESG sentiment, and increasing competition among ESG service providers, are reshaping asset managers and rating agencies’ ESG integration....
For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here An unprecedented political tsunami hit on Sunday when President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race. In just a few days,...
EFRAG released a report on the early implementation of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) among large EU companies. Supported by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), this study, titled ‘State of...
In a significant step towards sustainable transportation, Daimler Truck has initiated customer trials for their Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Five prototype trucks are being tested by Amazon, Air...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced a major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate, projected to drive up to £60 billion in private...
Brazil has endorsed the UAE Declaration of Leaders on a Global Climate Finance Framework at a G20-COP28 event, strengthening its commitment to sustainable finance. This move, announced by Finance Minister...
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices are crucial for today’s businesses, impacting risk management and value creation. ESG captures climate-related financial risks and opportunities within a company’s operations, moving beyond...
Cyan Renewables (“Cyan”), Asia’s leading offshore wind services platform, announced its acquisition of Australian offshore marine services provider MMA Offshore (“MMA”) (ASX) for A$1.1B (US$702M). This landmark deal makes Cyan...
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), alongside Brazilian public banks BNDES, Banco do Brasil (BB), and Caixa Econômica Federal (CAIXA), announced plans to develop an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on sustainable...
On the eve of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the first Sport for Sustainable Development (Sport4SD) Summit gathered 500 leaders, including heads of state, government officials, and athletes, to accelerate...
NGP has launched NGP Sustainable Real Assets, LLC, securing approximately $500 million from NGP’s Energy Transition IV fund and co-investors. NGP SRA focuses on developing clean energy assets, including power,...
The UK is taking a significant step toward sustainable air travel by introducing a mandate for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). From January 1, 2025, the SAF mandate will require 2%...
Akila, a digital twin data platform, has formed a strategic alliance with Deloitte to deliver sustainable building management solutions to their U.S. customers. This partnership aims to reduce carbon emissions,...
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched its comprehensive guidelines for green, blue, and sustainability bonds, aiming to enhance the market’s capacity to attract investments with positive environmental and social...
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