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Bruce Carnegie-Brown Chairman of Lloyds of London interview with Ketan Patel – Force for Good
EU Commission Publishes EU Taxonomy FAQ to Simplify Sustainability Reporting
PwC Launches New Blog Series Exploring ESG Technologies’ Impact on Businesses
CBRE Investment Management Appoints George Crone as Sustainability Lead for UK Direct Investments
DHL Express Global Survey Highlights Sustainability as Strategic Priority for SMEs
AWS, Orbital Materials Partner to Advance Data Center Decarbonization Tech
IFC Issues AUD$700 Million Green Bond to Promote Biodiversity in Emerging Markets
Schroders to Adopt FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirement Labels Across 10 Funds
Maersk to Use up to 20% Alternative Fuels For its Fleet in 2030
ESG News Week In Review: 25 November – 01 December
CaixaBank Commits €100 Billion to Sustainable Finance by 2027
DHL and Shell Partner to Boost Sustainable Air Freight in Europe
OPEC Fund Highlights Land Restoration and Climate Resilience at COP16
BNP Paribas AM and Mirova Invest Over €200M in French Renewables Leader Arkolia
BNP Paribas Asset Management Halts Investments in New Oil and Gas Bonds
IAG Secures E-SAF Deal with Infinium to Propel 2030 Sustainability Goals
Singapore’s Top 100 Companies Lead Global Sustainability Reporting: KPMG Survey
Wells Fargo IN² Awards $250,000 to Three Startups Targeting Net Zero Buildings
HSBC Appoints Julian Wentzel as Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer
Google Unveils First Mass Timber Office, Cutting Building Emissions by 96%
Eni and MSC Group Partner to Decarbonize Transport and Cruise Operations
Blackstone Acquires $1B Santander Loans, Boosting Sustainable Infrastructure Investments
AWS and SSAB Partner for Fossil-Free Steel in Swedish Data Centers
LeapFrog Raises $1.15bn for Healthcare, Finance to Reach 100 Million in Emerging Markets
Bahamas Unlocks $124 Million for Ocean Protection via Debt Swap
ADB Approves $500 Million Climate Finance Loan to Boost Philippines’ Climate Action
Britain to Consult on EV Transition, Reaffirms 2030 Petrol and Diesel Phase-Out
DBS, SMU Launch Programme to Equip Executives with Sustainable Finance Expertise
SGS Launches Three Services to Enhance CSRD Compliance and ESG Reporting
95% of World’s Top 250 Companies Now Publishing Carbon Targets: KPMG Report
Equinix Raises $1.2 Billion in Green Bonds, Now a Top 5 U.S. Issuer
BP, Partners Commit $7 Billion to Groundbreaking Carbon Capture Project in Indonesia
Mercedes-Benz Aligns Business Strategy with Six Key ESG Focus Areas
PwC Greece Appoints Antonios Tsiligiannis as ESG, Sustainability & Climate Change Manager
COP29 Finalizes Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, Unlocking International Carbon Markets
5 Key COP29 Takeaways: Progress, Challenges, and What Lies Ahead
HSBC, Cathay Pacific, and EcoCeres Unite for Hong Kong’s Largest SAF Initiative
ESG News: Week In Review – 18 November – 24 November
Iberdrola Places €800 Million Hybrid Green Bond with 3.75x Oversubscription
SAP Appoints Matthias Medert as Global Head of Sustainability
Breaking News: COP29 Draft Deal Proposes $250 Billion Climate Finance Target, Faces Global Pushback
Microsoft Launches Free Global Webinar Series ‘Microsoft Sustainability Academy’
Quinbrook Appoints Hilkka Komulainen Global Head of Sustainability
ISS ESG Introduces Customizable Climate Impact Report for Investors
Societe Generale Commits to €500 Billion Sustainable Finance Target by 2030
ESG Beyond Compliance: Insights from KPMG Canada
Return and Verified Launch First-Ever 100% Wind-Powered Carbon Capture Facility
PUMA Targets 90% Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut and 33% Scope 3 Reduction by 2030
Bolivia Targets $5 Billion in Carbon Credit Sales to Combat Deforestation
BNP Paribas Unveils $500M Sustainable Forestry Fund with IWC
Over 50 Nations Commit to Climate-Friendly Tourism in U.N. Declaration
Deloitte and Workiva Unveil Four ESG Tools to Streamline EU CSRD Compliance
Sigma Lithium Ships 22,000t of Quintuple Zero Green Lithium to Abu Dhabi’s IRH
$1.48 Billion GAIA Platform Launched to Bridge Climate Finance Gaps in Vulnerable Regions
EU Approves First-Ever Certification Framework for Carbon Removals and Farming
EU Regulators, ECB Release Climate Stress Test Results Highlighting Transition Risks
EU Approves New ESG Ratings Regulation to Enhance Transparency and Investor Trust
Indonesia, Germany Invest €1.2 Billion Green Funding for Clean Energy Development
Starbucks Appoints Marika McCauley Sine as Chief Sustainability Officer
BlackRock, Block, and Partners Drive $200M Investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Endesa Commits Record €9.6 Billion Investment to Power Spain’s Energy Transition
Sustainability Partners Names Ex-Morgan Stanley MD John Veech as CEO
Sustainable Food Systems Could Lift 300 Million from Undernourishment: Deloitte Report
UK Gov Proposes Regulation for ESG Ratings Providers to Ensure Transparency
Adani Green Revives $600 Million Dollar Bond Deal for Solar-Wind Hybrid Projects
IBM Launches Tool to Optimize Renewable Energy Asset Management
Fidelity International to Adopt FCA’s ‘Sustainability Focus’ Label for Three Equity Funds
IFRS Foundation Publishes Guide to Help Companies Identify, Disclose Sustainability Risks
Multilateral Climate Funds Launch AI-Powered Climate Project Explorer at COP29
Ikea Invests €1.5 Billion to Phase Out Fossil Fuels by 2030
GEFI Names Former ESG Chief of Abrdn Amanda Young as Senior Advisor
Clorox Partners with Carbon Tracker Manufacture 2030 to Decarbonize Supply Chain
$789 Billion Green Finance Opportunity Awaits SMEs, ICC And Sage Report Reveals
American Petroleum Institute Presents New Policy Roadmap to Trump Administration
New York City Pension Fund (NYCERS) Joins $9.5 Trillion Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance
ESG News: Week In Review – 11 November – 17 November
Tim Mohin: Green Deal or No Green Deal?
Conflict-Affected Nations Push for $20 Billion in Climate Aid at COP29, Letter Reveals
COP29 Launches Baku Call to Address Climate, Conflict, and Humanitarian Crises
ISO Launches Global ESG Implementation Principles at COP29
Only 1 in 10 Companies Committed to 100% Renewable Energy Sourcing: CDP Report
IDB to Invest $11.3 Billion in Annual Climate Finance by 2030
JPMorgan Discloses $1.29 in Green Energy Financing for Every Dollar in High-Carbon Energy
EU Parliament Agree to Postpone, Soften Deforestation Ban on Imports
Only 41% of Global Companies Have a Published Climate Transition Plan: EY Report
66% of Young Professionals Feel Responsible for Driving ESG Initiatives: KPMG Report
90% of Business Leaders Believe AI will Positively Influence Sustainability Goals: IBM Survey
IBM, SEforALL Launch New AI Tools for Sustainable City Planning In Developing Regions
World’s Top Development Banks Commit $120 Billion for Climate Finance by 2030: COP29
Amazon, IKEA Lead Alliance to Boost Green Fuel Demand in Ocean Cargo Shipping
IAASB Unveils New Global Standard for Sustainability Reporting Assurance
Saudi Arabia Launches First Voluntary Carbon Credit Exchange Platform at COP29
Denham Capital Appoints Justin DeAngelis as Global Head of Sustainable Infrastructure
UK Prime Minister Starmer Commits to Cutting Emissions by 81% by 2035 at COP29
ScottishPower, Siemens Gamesa Seal £1 Billion Deal for UK Offshore Wind Project
CIF’s $75 Billion Clean Energy Bond Program Launches on London Stock Exchange
Microsoft and Kyndryl Study: Only 21% of Organizations Leverage Technology for Sustainability Goals
80% of Global Financial Regulators Aligned with ISSB, TCFD Recommendations: FSB Report
CDP and EFRAG Strengthen ESRS Alignment to Ease Corporate Reporting
Job Seekers with Green Skills 54.6% More Likely to Get Hired in 2024: LinkedIn Report
COP29 Achieves Early Success with Consensus on Article 6.4 Carbon Credit Standards
GenZero, Trafigura Commit US$100M to Expand Nature-Based Carbon Removal Project in Colombia
Canadian Oil Sands GHG Emissions Remain Nearly Flat in 2023 Amid Production Growth: S&P Global
ADB to Boost Climate Lending by $7.2 Billion with First-Ever U.S., Japan Guarantees
EIP Boosts Investment in Eni’s Renewables Business Plenitude to €800 Million
MAS, PBC Advance Integration of Singapore-Asia Taxonomy to Boost Green Finance
US Green Bond Sales Near Record High, Reaching $550B: BloombergNEF Report
SEC Fines Invesco $17.5 Million for Misleading ESG Claims
Only 16% of Largest Companies on Track for Net Zero by 2050, Accenture Reports
ESG News: Week In Review – 04 November to 10 November
Tim Mohin: Why ESG Efforts Will Continue
H&M Group and Lightsource bp Partner to Build 125MW Solar Farm in Texas
Amazon Deforestation in Brazil Hits 9-Year Low, Reports Government
UAE Commits to Cut Emissions by 47% by 2035 Ahead of COP29
China Passes First-Ever Energy Law To Promote Carbon Neutrality
California to Vote on Stricter Low Carbon Fuel Standard Amid Higher Cost Concerns
Li-Cycle Secures $475M U.S. DOE Loan for NY Battery Hub Before Trump Presidency
RBC Canada Real Estate Fund Hits $5B Mark, Boosted by $250M Green Bond
EIOPA Proposes Higher Capital Charges for Insurers’ Fossil Fuel Assets
Optera Upgrades Supply Chain Tool for Enhanced Scope 3 Emissions Reporting
Samsonite Sets 2030 Climate Goal to Cut Emissions by 52% Using Recycled Materials
New £1bn Heat Network to Deliver Low-Carbon Heating Across London Landmarks
Mizuho, Pollination Partner to Invest $20 Million for Climate Transition Support
EY: How Family Enterprises Can Integrate ESG Into Investment Strategies
EU Reaffirms 2035 Ban on CO2-Emitting Cars Amid Industry Concerns
Meet the 2024 Earthshot Prize Winners: Transforming the Future of Our Planet
Marsh, We2Sure Launch Insurance to Combat Fake Carbon Credit Risks in UK, EU, and US
Climate Experts Launch “Insurance for Good” to Tackle Natural Disaster Risks
57% of Latin American Companies Lag in Sustainability Reporting Standards, RSM Finds
MAS-backed Gprnt Launches ESG Tools to Help SMEs Simplify Sustainability Reporting
ADNOC, 44.01 to Scale Up Carbon-to-Rock Project After Successfully Turning 10 Tons of CO₂ into Rock
81% of Irish Businesses Increased Their Sustainability Focus in 2024: EY Report
Microsoft Builds First Wood Datacenters, Cutting Carbon Emissions by 35%
EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop 8.3% in 2023 Amid Shift to Renewables
Azerbaijan to Launch Global Green Investment Rulebook at COP29
UAE To Commit $54 Billion for Sustainable Energy Investment by 2030
Canada Introduces 35% Emissions Cap for Oil and Gas Sector by 2030
91% of EU Companies Report Climate-Positive Activities in KPMG’s Taxonomy Report
Meta and ENGIE Sign 260 MW Renewable Energy Deal to Power Data Centers
CIF Helps Mobilize $1 Billion for Turkey’s Clean Energy Expansion
EIB, CDP Mobilize €1 Billion to Drive Sustainable Projects in Italy’s Public Sector
Germany Appoints Deutsche Bank, DZ Bank to Help Update its Green Bond Framework
BBVA Invests €71 Billion into Sustainable Business in First Three Quarters of 2024
DBS Bank Appoints Shilpa Gulrajani as its Head of Sustainable Finance for Institutional Banking
ESG News: Week In Review 28 October – 03 November
Terrascope Felipe Daguila joins ESG News on Leveraging Data to Drive Sustainability Decisions
California, A4A Partner to Supply 200 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2035
Bain Capital, Aquila Group Partner to Develop Sustainable Data Centers Across Europe
Amcor Appoints David Clark as New Chief Sustainability Officer
Kering, GSK, Holcim First Companies to Adopt Science-Based Targets for Nature at COP16
IPSASB Launches Draft of First Climate-Related Disclosures Standard for Public Sector
Allianz Trade Launches Surety Green2Green for Low-Carbon Project Financing
Oxy’s 1PointFive and Enterprise Partner to Build CO₂ Transportation Network in Texas
LGT Wealth Management Appoints Phoebe Stone as First Chief Sustainability Officer
Morgan Stanley Scales Back Climate Target Amid Paris Agreement Shortfall
Verdane Raises €700 Million for European Decarbonization and Resource Efficiency
UN-backed Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance Invests $175 Billion In Climate Solutions: Report
Cisco Foundation Impact Report 2024: 170 Million Lives Improved Globally Through Strategic Investments in SDGs and Digital Education
ACWA Power Commits $1.78 Billion to Renewable Energy, Battery Storage Across Key Regions
ESMA Sets 2024 Corporate Reporting Priorities, Emphasizes Double Materiality and Sustainability Compliance
Brookfield Acquires $2.3 Billion Stake in Ørsted’s UK Offshore Wind Farms
Meltem Ballan: How Parallel Computing is Powering AI, HPC, and Energy Efficiency – A New Era of Engineering
Aviva Investors Launches Carbon Removal Fund to Provide Institutional Investors Access to Carbon Removal Solutions
Dow, Ambipar Partner to Scale Polyethylene Recycling in Brazil to 60,000 Tons by 2030
Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund Backs Startups Tackling E-Waste, Low-Carbon Tech
KKR and ECP Launch $50 Billion AI Data Center and Power Infrastructure Partnership
55% of CFOs Fear Their Sustainability Reporting Could Face Greenwashing Backlash: EY Study
68% of Legal Industry Faces Rising ESG Demand, But Few Ready: Wolters Kluwer Survey
Bloomberg Forum Poll Highlights ESG Data Gaps and ISSB Reporting Challenges
Energy Transition Infrastructure Funds Raise $215 Billion Since 2014: PitchBook Report
European Sustainability Funds Surge to €8 Trillion Under SFDR Article 8 and 9 Rules: MSCI Report
PwC Achieves 95% Renewable Electricity Usage in 2024, New Report Reveals
MUFG Launches CashFolio with BNY Mellon, Expands ESG Investment Options in $6.51 Trillion Money Market
Lloyd’s and MIGA Partner to Drive $1.2 Billion Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative
Over 500 Firms with $17 Trillion AUM Adopt TNFD Framework for Nature Risk Reporting
Green Climate Fund Approves $2.7B for Climate Projects in Egypt and Other Nations
ERM Achieves Highest Scores in Verdantix’s CSRD and ESG Regulation Readiness Report
ICE and Dun & Bradstreet Launch Climate Risk Data Service to Help Assess ESG Risks
NYC Comptroller Lander Proposes Fossil Fuel Ban in Pension Funds
KPMG, ACCA Launch Free ESG Program to Equip Accountants with Sustainability Skills
Fashion Giant Levi’s Launches Inaugural Climate Transition Plan
ESG News Week In Review: 21 October – 27 October
Tim Mohin: Is “Nature Positive” the new “Net Zero?”
Ceres Program Director Dan Saccardi Joins ESG News to Discuss a Shift in ESG and Corporate Sustainability Trends
Mastercard Expands Priceless Planet Coalition to Restore 100 Million Trees with New Global Projects
SBTi Launches New Website to Streamline Science-Based Target Validation for Businesses
Comcast Fully Allocates $1 Billion Green Bond to Sustainability Projects
IBM’s ESG Suite Secures Approval to Aid Federal Agencies in ESG Data Management
Microsoft Partners with Ebb Carbon for Up to 350,000 Tonnes of CO2 Removal
MSCI Appoints Richard Mattison to Lead ESG and Climate Business
Morgan Stanley Partners with Climeworks, Signs Its First-Ever Carbon Removal Deal
KKR Makes $3.2 Billion Bet on Enilive, Eni’s Sustainable Mobility Company
Bureau Veritas Acquires Aligned Incentives, Expanding AI-Powered Sustainability Services
Saudi Arabia Secures $9.8B in Private Investments for Sustainable Agriculture Projects
Saur Group Issues €500M Blue Bond for Sustainable Water Projects
43% Surge in Companies Disclosing Biodiversity Data, Says CDP Report
Masdar, EDF, and TotalEnergies Compete for $2.12 Billion in Saudi Solar Energy Projects
85% of Investors to Prioritize Sustainability as Private Equity Accelerates Net Zero Efforts: BCG Report
H&M Launches Global Change Award to Accelerate Net-Zero Textile Industry by 2050
EU Invests €4.8 Billion from Emissions Trading Revenues to Fund Net-Zero Projects
61% of EU Companies Invest in Climate Action: EIB Investment Survey 2024
ESG_VC Partners with PortF to Streamline ESG Reporting for Venture Capital Firms
HKMA Launches Sustainable Finance Action Agenda with Eight Key Goals
SAP, Ambipar Launch Tool to Help Firms Manage and Offset Carbon Emissions Globally
JPMorgan, Natixis-Backed Taskforce Unveils Guidelines to Boost Transparency in Reporting SDGs Progress
JPMorgan Appoints Ex-NOAA Chief Scientist Sarah Kapnick as Global Head of Climate Advisory
83% of CSOs See C-Suite Collaboration Driving Ambitious Sustainability Goals: BSR Report
8 Ways Google is Using AI to Help Cities Become More Sustainable
SEC Fines WisdomTree $4M for Misleading ESG Fund Practices
HKMC Issues Record $3 Billion Social Bond, Largest in Asia Pacific
61% of EY Suppliers Have Adopted Science-Based Targets in FY24
SAP Launches Sustainability Data Exchange to Help Companies Achieve Net-Zero Goals
90% of Building Products Firms Profit From Sustainable Products: Morningstar Sustainalytics
ICC Unveils New Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance to Combat Greenwashing
U.S DOE Launches $900 Million for Next-Generation Nuclear Technology
UK Appoints Ruth Davis as First Special Representative for Nature Ahead of COP16
Mercedes F1 Cuts 500 Tonnes of CO2e with Biofuels in European Season
Standard Chartered Launches ESG-Linked Trade Loans to Boost Global Commodity Decarbonization
ESG News Week In Review: 14 October – 20 October
Datamaran CEO Marjella Lecourt-Alma Closes $33M Funding Round To Innovate ESG Data Solutions
Tim Mohin: The Rio Trio – Previewing Three Upcoming COP Summits
Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund Leads $500M Investment in X-energy’s Nuclear Reactor Technology
Sustainable Funds Reach Record $3.5 Trillion AUM in 2024: Morgan Stanley Report
Meta Pledges $35 Million for Carbon Removal Projects in Partnership with U.S. Department of Energy
CalSTRS Awards $150M Sustainability Mandate to Ninety One’s Global Environment Strategy
Brazil to Consult Indigenous Communities on Carbon Credits Sale
79% of Agrifood Executives Report Revenue Growth from Sustainability Investments: Deloitte Survey
Oliver Wyman Appoints Ziad Moukarzel as New Head of Climate & Sustainability for IMEA
ClientEarth Files Greenwashing Complaint Against BlackRock Over ‘Sustainable’ Investment Claims
Univers Launches Industry’s First End-to-End AI-Powered Decarbonization Software
3M Launches “Green Works” Docuseries to Spotlight Green Jobs and Close the Climate Talent Gap
U.S. Department of Energy Approves $3 Billion for Two Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects
COP29 Azerbaijan Launches Public Sustainability Training to Empower Public Ahead of Climate Summit
World Bank Raises GBP 700 Million in 10-Year Sustainable Development Bond to Support Global Initiatives
Over 450 Businesses Advance Nature Positive Solutions to Halve Emissions by 2030
Amazon Joins Google in Nuclear Energy Deals for Carbon-Free Growth
Bloomberg Launches New Tool to Help Investors Assess Biodiversity, Nature-Related Risks
Germany Allocates $3 Billion to Help Industries Cut Carbon Emissions
eBay Expands Circular Fashion Fund to Global Markets with $1.2M Investment by 2025
PwC UK, IFS Collaborate to Help Companies Meet New EU Sustainability Reporting Requirements
Middle East Issued $16.7 Billion in Sustainable Bonds from January to September 2024: S&P Global Ratings
Bloomberg Philanthropies Partners with U20 to Boost Urban Climate Action at G20 Summit
ADNOC Increases Stake in Fertiglobe to 86.2% to Drive Global Low-Carbon Ammonia Growth
99% of Insurers Set Low-Carbon Transition Goals Across Investment Portfolios: BlackRock Survey
$737 Billion Annual Nature-Based Finance Gap Puts Two-Thirds of Asia’s GDP at Risk, CDP Report Finds
IBM Acquires Prescinto to Boost AI-Driven Asset Performance Management for Renewable Energy
Fidelity International Launches Global Blue Transition Bond Fund, Targets Ocean and Freshwater Sustainability
Saudi Arabia Completes First Hydrogen Train Test in Middle East
J.P. Morgan, Capital One Backs BrightNight with $260M Tax-Equity Financing for Solar Project
65% of Real Estate Participants Set Net Zero Targets: GRESB’s 2024 ESG Benchmark
Google Signs World’s First Corporate Nuclear Energy Deal to Power Clean AI Growth
ESG Book Partners with Zfolio to Simplify Financed Emissions Calculations
Forbes Middle East Reveals its Sustainability Leaders 2024
Greece Aims for Renewables to Account for 82% of Electricity Generation by 2030
Canada Raises $2 Billion in Green Bond Reopening, First to Include Nuclear Energy Expenditures
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Unveils $20 Billion Plan for Green Projects
Macquarie Group Commits £20 Billion to UK Infrastructure, Including Nationwide EV Charging Rollout
ESG News Week In Review: 07 October – 13 October
Tim Mohin: Calls for Carbon Market Regulation Grow Amid Climate Disasters
Capgemini Expands Global Alliance with Sustaira to Drive AI-Enabled Sustainability Solutions
Microsoft Expands AI Tools for Sustainability: What-If Analysis, Intelligent Insights, and Enhanced ESG Reporting
Zara, H&M, Ikea and Primark to Launch Textile Waste Pilot Ahead of EU Regulations
Petrobras to Launch First Renewable Hydrogen Pilot Plant by 2026 with $90M Investment
S&P Global Launches Climate Center to Advance Climate, Environmental and Nature Research
Japan’s ESG Investments Surge as 311 Companies Join FTSE Blossom Japan Index: FTSE Russel Report
Vistria Group Partners with Measurabl to Enhance Sustainable Real Estate Strategy
Nuveen Green Capital, CDPQ Launch $600 Million Program for Sustainable Commercial Real Estate
Dutch Bank ING Appoints Jonathan Keyes as Head of Sustainable Finance in Middle East
Canada To Launch New Sustainable Investment Taxonomy to Drive Net-Zero Progress
Canada To Set Mandatory Climate Disclosure Criteria for Large Private Companies
Rio Tinto to Acquire Arcadium Lithium in $6.7 Billion Deal to Boost Energy Transition Metals
RepRisk Reports First Decline in Greenwashing Incidents in Six Years, Yet Severity Rises
Climate Bonds Initiative and EMF-ECBC’s New Partnership Aligns EU Covered Bonds with Sustainable Finance Goals
High Court Blocks Plans for the UK’s First Deep Coal Mine in Over 30 Years
Deloitte Denmark Aids Carlsberg Group in Navigating New ESG Legislation
Google Secures 12-Year Renewable Energy Deal with energyRe for 435 MW Solar Project
Goldman Sachs Invests $440M in BrightNight to Drive U.S. Renewable Energy Expansion
Fitch Warns Global Decarbonisation Efforts Lag, Driven by Emerging Markets
IFC and Axis Bank Launch $500 Million Initiative for Sustainable Projects in India
NVIDIA: Can AI Green Itself?
ACCA Launches Professional Diploma in Sustainability to Meet Growing Demand for Skills
Morningstar Sustainalytics Enhances ESG Reporting Tools to Meet EU Regulatory Demands
Climate Investment Funds Launches $1 Billion Initiative for Industry Decarbonization
Uber Launches AI Assistant Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Transition
Colombia and Germany Explore Debt-for-Nature Swap to Fund $40 Billion Climate Transition
BP Revises Strategy: Abandons 2030 Production Cut Target to Focus on Oil and Gas
HSBC and Google Cloud Amplify Support for Climate Tech with $1bn Financing Initiative
Sweco to Design One of Europe’s Largest Battery Parks, “Green Turtle,” Enhancing Belgium’s Energy Resilience
National Finance and ESO Launch Green Campus Initiative in Oman
UK Commits £21.7 Billion to Carbon Capture Despite Project Delays and Rising Costs
Inside CFA Institute: The World’s Largest ESG Investing Training Program for Finance Professionals with Robert Langrick – Interview
ESG News Week In Review: 30 September – 06 October
Tim Mohin: California Climate Disclosure Law Advances, EU Delays Deforestation Rule
61% of EMA Investors Prioritize ESG Due Diligence for Monetary Gains, 2024 KPMG Study Finds
AIIB Commits $100 Million to Climate Transition Investments in Emerging Asia
Reducing Real Estate’s 40% Global Emissions: Insights from FTSE Russell and Measurabl
Asda, HSBC UK Introduces Sustainability-Linked Supply Chain Finance Scheme
WWF and CDP Call for Integration of Nature-Related Risks in Banking Regulations to Mitigate Financial Crises
Google and Adani Group Partner on Solar-Wind Hybrid Project to Power India’s Clean Energy Shift
EU Delays Mandate on Business Supply Chains to Eliminate Deforestation
China’s Clean Energy Trends Could Cut Emissions by 30% in 2035 if Sustained, Think Tanks Says
MAS Highlights Market-Based Approaches as Key to Coal Transition in Asia
HSBC and IFC Launch Specialized Fund to Support Sustainable Bond Issuers in Emerging Markets
China Invests Over $100 Billion Overseas in Cleantech Since 2023, Driven by Trade Barriers
It’s Time for Business Schools to Add ESG to Accounting Training, Kellogs Aaron Yoon Says
World Bank Launches New Sustainable Finance Center to Equip Francophone Africa with Green Business Skills
Ahead or Behind? New Ceres Report Outlines Climate Finance Strategies for U.S. Banks
AsiaXchange 2024: Paving the Way for Asia’s Green Future
Unilever Drives Major Supplier Emission Reductions Through Climate Programme
Colombia Unveils $40 Billion Climate Transition Plan to Replace Fossil Fuel Revenue
Maersk Advances Gender Equality with 45% Women Cadet Intake in India for 2024
EU Commission Adopts Infringement Package for Member States Failing to Transpose Key Directives
India Implements Standardized Carbon Accounting Across Airports to Achieve Net Zero Emissions
Britain Closes Last Coal-Fired Power Station, Leading G7 Nations in Ending Coal Dependence for Electricity
32% of Respondents Identify CFOs as Pivotal Leaders in Sustainability Reporting Across Asia Pacific: New Deloitte Survey
Climeworks and Coca-Cola HBC Collaborate on World’s First CO₂-Neutral Sparkling Water
LSEG Showcases Role in Climate Transition Finance through Case Study in GFANZ Publication
Microsoft Expands Partnership with UNDO to Remove 15,000 Tonnes of CO₂ via Enhanced Rock Weathering
FTSE Russell Launches Two New Fixed Income Indices to Support Investors’ Climate Commitments Using TPI Data
BBVA Invests $200 Million in KKR’s Global Climate Strategy, Forming Strategic Partnership to Support Decarbonization
Siemens Launches Digital Decarbonization Tool at Climate Week NYC to Help Simplify the Path to Net-Zero Facilities
UAE to Announce New Climate Plan Before COP29, Setting Global Precedent
New York State Insurance Fund Reduces Carbon Exposure by 40% Through Coal Divestment and Investment in Responsible ETF
U.S. CFTC Approves First Guidelines for Trading Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts
EU Commission Launches Public Consultation on Flight Emissions Label to Standardize Airline CO₂ Reporting
Patch Releases a Carbon Credit Playbook for Chief Sustainability Officers
Masdar to Acquire Saeta Yield’s 745MW Renewable Energy Portfolio from Brookfield for $1.4 Billion
Deutsche Bank Enhances Ocean Protection Policies Under #BackBlue Initiative
Michael R. Bloomberg and Mary Schapiro Announce Beta Launch of Digital Platform to Boost Climate Finance Capacity for Financial Institutions
64% Globally Feel that Environmental Factors Have Become More Material, or Financially Relevant: Morningstar Survey
Billie Eilish Teams Up with Google Maps for Sustainable Touring
Fortescue & Liebherr’s Historic $2.8 Billion Green Mining Deal
IFRS Foundation Publishes Guide to Help Companies Voluntarily Apply ISSB Standards Amid Investor Demand
Schneider Electric’s Building Decarbonization Calculator Accelerates Net Zero Pathways
H&M Group Joins LEAF Coalition in Landmark Deal to Combat Amazon Deforestation
S&P Global Launches World’s First Daily Carbon-Accounted Iron Ore Price Assessments
Nokia Launches Private Wireless Sustainability Calculator to Drive Emissions Reductions and Efficiency Gains for Industry 4.0
Eurofins’ New Deforestation Assessment Tool Aims to Meet EU Standards
Amazon, Johnson Controls Join Effort to Scale Near-Zero Emissions Steel
Hong Kong Sets Stage for Global Sustainability Reporting Standards with HKFRS S1 and S2
Pandora Leads the Way with 100% Recycled Silver and Gold Jewellery
Schneider Electric Drives Global Decarbonization at Climate Week NYC 2024
Climate Week NYC Outshines COP29: Convenience and Leadership Drive Attendance Shift
Amazon Unveils Recyclable, Shock-Proof Packaging in the UK
Brookfield Secures $2.4 Billion for Clean Energy in Emerging Markets
Bloomberg Expands Climate Solutions to Enhance Corporate Transition Risk Assessments and Net Zero Alignment
Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony: Key Principles for Climate Action—Who, What & Why
Climate Week NYC 2024 Top 10 Programs On Climate Finance
Climate Week NYC Unveils Urgent 12-Month Action Plan to Combat Global Warming
Deloitte Implements GreenLight Powered by Salesforce in Over 120 Countries to Advance Sustainability and ESG Reporting
U.S. DOE Announces $1.8 Billion to Accelerate Direct Air Capture Facilities
Morgan Stanley Leads $33 Million Series-C Funding for Datamaran to Accelerate ESG Software Growth and AI Initiatives
69% of executives say that anticipating stricter future regulations is a key driver of sustainability initiatives: Capgemini Report
PepsiCo Partners with Intuitive AI to Revolutionize Recycling with Oscar Sort
Climate Asset Management and Apple’s Restore Fund Secure Over $1 Billion for Natural Capital Projects to Restore Global Landscapes
Meta Launches Responsible Business Practices Report Highlighting Progress in AI, Human Rights, and Sustainability Goals
Air France-KLM and TotalEnergies Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership with 1.5 Million-Ton Deal
EIB Approves €5.3 Billion for Climate Resilience and Business Innovation
ING Sharpens Focus on Client Engagement for Net-Zero Transition, Expands Climate Goals to Aluminium and Dairy Sectors
Ørsted and Equinor Sign Deal for 330,000 Tonnes of Carbon Removal Credits
Accenture and UN Highlight Gen AI’s Role in Accelerating SDG Progress Amid Global Crises
Standard Chartered and SEB Boost Carbon Removal Market with Puro.earth Partnership
MSCI Launches Groundbreaking Carbon Project Ratings
Hong Kong, Dubai Strengthen Collaboration on Sustainable Finance as Climate Risks Mount
Confidence in ESG Data Grows as Concerns Drop from 50% to 22% in FTSE Russell’s 2024 Asset Owner Survey
SBTi Enhances Corporate Net-Zero Standard to Refine Emission Neutralization
Kenya Partners with S&P Global to Build Africa’s First Deforestation-Reduction Carbon Credit Registry
San Francisco 49ers Become First NFL Team to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Game-Related Travel
Shopify Launches Carbon Commerce, A New CO2 Credits Platform
IBM and UNDP Launch New Tools to Forecast Energy Access and Model Energy Equity
Meta Signs Long-Term Deal with BTG Pactual for Up to 3.9 Million Carbon Offset Credits to Support Net Zero Goals by 2030
Woodland Biofuels Invests $1.35B in Port of Louisiana for RNG and Green Hydrogen
Hero Future Energies to Invest $20 Billion in Renewable Expansion by 2030
BlackRock, Microsoft and GIP Form Group To Raise $100 Billion to Invest in AI Energy Infrastructure and Sustainability
Vanguard’s Investor Choice Pilot Highlights Growing Investor Engagement in Proxy Voting
Global Investors Push for Stronger Climate Policies Ahead of COP29, Urging Governments to Unlock $29 Trillion for Net-Zero Transition
Travalyst Scales Sustainable Travel Efforts with Emissions Data for 65 Billion Flight Searches
Hygenco Partners with REC to Fund $280M Green Ammonia Project
EU Greenlights €1.2 Billion Polish Aid to Boost Net-Zero Transition
Ursula von der Leyen Names New EU Commission Team Focused on Climate Action, Security, Competitiveness
Report Shows U.S. Solar Jobs Surge in 2023, Setting Industry Milestones
AI-Driven Climate Leaders Achieve Significant Financial Gains, Averaging $200M in Annual Decarbonization Benefits: BCG Study
India’s Tata Power to Invest up to $9 billion to Expand Renewable Energy Capacity
UK’s First Carbon Capture Pilot at Waste-to-Energy Facility: A Major Step Toward Net Zero
Carlyle Commits $1 Billion to North Bridge to Expand C-PACE Financing for Commercial Real Estate
Goldman Sachs Stock-Picking Model Challenges Conventional ESG Views with Circularity Focus
Deloitte Launches Deloitte Academies to Upskill Workforces in AI, Sustainability, and Innovation
Apple Reduces New iPhone 16’s Carbon Footprint by 30%
EU Greenlights €682M Belgian State Aid for Offshore Wind Energy
U.S. DOE Awards $500M to 1PointFive for Direct Air Capture Hub in Texas
Germany, Australia Sign $660M Deal to Boost Green Hydrogen Exports
UAE’s Clean Energy Investments Exceed $12 Billion, Aiming for 32% Renewable Mix by 2030
TotalEnergies Joins Japan’s First Low-Carbon Hydrogen Fund
Reliance, Adani, and Financial Firms Pledge $386 Billion to Help India Achieve 500 GW of Clean Energy by 2030
Amex GBT Secures Net-Zero Climate Target Validation by SBTi
Tim Mohin: Climate in the Crossfire
BBVA Targets U.S. Energy Transition Leadership with New Houston Hub
IFC issues $250 Million Green Bond to Promote Blue Finance in Emerging Markets
ERM, osapiens Partner to Help Businesses Harness ESG Data for Reporting
AllianzGI Secures EUR 560 Million for Impact Private Credit Targeting European SMEs with Environmental and Social Solutions
GHG Emissions have Decreased by 32.55% Since 1990 despite the Economy Growing by 67%: EU Energy Report
Standard Chartered Pioneers Debt Financing for Carbon Removal Project with UNDO
China’s Envision Group to Invest $1B in Spain’s Green Hydrogen Sector
85% of Organizations Increased Sustainability Investments in 2024, Up from 75% in 2023, Deloitte
EPA Proposes 14 New Ecolabels to Boost Sustainable Federal Purchasing
HSBC Expands Private Credit with Global Transition Infrastructure and European Lending Strategies
Thomson Reuters Partners with SAP to Simplify ESG Reporting Compliance
Oracle Launches Fusion Cloud Sustainability Application to Simplify ESG Reporting and Drive Environmental Progress
Patagonia Leads the Charge on Tree-Free Packaging for a Greener Future
EIB and DBSA Boost Renewable Energy Support in South Africa to €600 Million
Worldly Launches Product Impact Calculator to Streamline Scope 3 Emissions Reporting for Consumer Goods Sector
QNB Group Partners with DHL Express to Slash Carbon Emissions with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
30% of Biggest Corporate Emitters have Long-term (2050) Climate Targets Aligned with 1.5°C: TPI State of Transition Report
World’s Biggest Tech Companies Halve Business Travel in 2023 but Alphabet, Apple are Behind, Study Shows
73% of UK Organisations Prioritise Net Zero, But Over Half Face Barriers, Reveals 2024 UK Net Zero Census Report
Finnish Company Upright Launches the First-Ever Open Database on Science-based Impact of Funds
94% of Investors Use ESG Ratings Monthly Amid Limited Studies and Growing Regulatory Attention: CDP Report
ClimeCo Launches Program to Certify Sustainable Products
Brookfield to Invest Up to $1.1 Billion in Infinium to Scale Sustainable Fuels
Google Announces Record-Low Carbon Removal Deal with Holocene at $100 per Ton
ESG Data & Solutions Launches an AI-Augmented Platform ESGSure to Simplify ESG Research
Nordea Asset Management Secures $450M CalSTRS Mandate with Sustainability-Focused Strategy
FCA Grants Temporary Flexibility for Sustainable Fund Naming Rules
Euronext Launches ESG Tools and Reports to Accelerate Sustainable Finance
India’s Largest Wind Energy Project to Power 3 Million Homes
Novata Launches ‘Novata for Companies’ to Help Private Firms Manage ESG Data, Carbon Accounting, and Regulatory Compliance
Robeco Launches First High Income Green Bond Strategy in Credit Market
Bank of China Lists $400M Green Bond on Nasdaq Dubai
AWS, Accenture Streamline ESG Reporting and Data Management with AWS Sustainability Data Fabric
Australia to Mandate Climate Reporting Starting 1 January 2025
Asian Development Bank Commits Half of its Lending to Climate Finance by 2030
CEOs’ Focus on Sustainability Declines as AI and Inflation Take Priority, Reveals Bain & Company
Schneider Electric and GR3N Innovate to Tackle Plastic Recycling at Scale
EPA Issues First Three Draft Carbon Sequestration Permits To Oxy Low Carbon Ventures For DAC Project
Nasdaq ESG Solutions Partners with Crux to Unlock Value Through Transferable Tax Credits
Tim Mohin: The Backlash to the ESG Backlash
SEB Launches New Fund with 50% Lower Carbon Intensity to Drive Sustainable Investments
Europe Faces Rising Climate Risks: Only 25% of Losses Insured Amid Escalating Extreme Weather
Volvo’s Electric Truck Achieves 600 km Range, Leading Zero-Emission Long-Haul Transport
BNP Paribas Secures €150M for Ecological Transition Through Solar Impulse Fund
UN Supports Tajikistan’s Launch of Green Bond Market to Fund Climate Goals
Mercedes-Benz Expands Sustainability Efforts in India with New Centers for Climate Innovation and Charging Infrastructure
Google Leverages AI to Reduce Urban Heat, Identifying Vulnerable Areas for Targeted Cooling
US Boosts Sustainable Aviation Fuel Output by 12,000%, Fastmarkets Launches Pricing to Enhance Market Transparency
BNP Paribas Launches ESG ETFs with 50% Reduced Carbon Footprint for Japan and US Markets
ADNOC Acquires 35% Stake in ExxonMobil’s Texas Hydrogen Plant for Decarbonization Efforts
Volvo Revises 2030 EV Goal, Targets 90-100% Electric and Hybrid Mix Amid Market Shifts
Poland Targets 56% Renewable Energy by 2030 with $205 Billion Investment Plan
Microsoft Forms New Team to Reduce Cloud and AI Emissions Amid Rising Scope 3 Carbon Footprint
Mirova’s Impact Fund Raises Over €200M, Launches New Fund for Societal Impact
Abu Dhabi DoE Launches Youth Education Initiatives to Support UAE’s 2050 Net-Zero Goals
ACEN, GenZero, and Keppel to Retire Philippines Coal Plant by 2030 Using Transition Credits
Bank of America Makes First-of-Its-Kind $205M Tax Credit Deal for Carbon Capture with Harvestone
SAP Launches First ESG and AI Research Center in Kaohsiung to Drive Sustainable Transformation for Taiwanese Companies
Over 50% of Workers Overwhelmed by Change, PwC Survey Finds; Leadership, Upskilling, and Innovation Key to Engagement
Data Centers to Emit 2.5 Billion Tons of CO2 by 2030, Driving Demand for Decarbonization Solutions, Morgan Stanley Report
Private Sector AI Investments Could Add $91 Billion to UAE Economy by 2031
Nestlé Introduces 90% Plastic Reduction with New Paper-Based Packaging Innovations
Customer-Centric Energy Transitions Could Cut 1.5 Gigatons of CO2, Says BCG Study
Bridgestone, BB&G, and Versalis Create Closed-Loop Tyre Recycling System Using Pyrolysis
China’s Green Financing Surges to $4.1 Trillion in 2023, Boosting ESG Investments
Eni and Snam Launches Italy’s First Carbon Capture Storage Project, Targeting 4 Million Tonnes CO₂ by 2030
Microsoft and EDP Expand Solar Energy Partnership in Singapore
UK Awards Ørsted and Iberdrola Major Contracts in 10 GW Offshore Wind Auction, Still Needs 31 GW More by 2030
Ortega, Zara’s Founder, Triples Renewable Energy Investments to €693 Million in Strategic Shift
Most petrol car drivers score just 2 out of 10 for EV knowledge, Reveals ECIU Poll
Energy Firms Profiteering Amid Crisis as £457bn Profits Exposed
46% of FTSE 100 Companies Restate Sustainability Metrics Amid New Reporting Standards, Deloitte
AVPN and Google.org Fuel Climate Innovation in Asia-Pacific with $5M in Grants for Tech-Driven Solutions
Egypt Approves Masdar’s $900M Solar Investment
IFC Launches ClimaLab to Tackle Climate Risks in Europe’s Financial Sector
TotalEnergies Invests $100M in Sustainable Forestry to Boost Carbon Sequestration
EU-Angola Pact Boosts Sustainable Investment
Texas Faces Legal Challenge Over Anti-ESG Law
Wells Fargo Commits $500 Billion to Sustainable Financing by 2030 for Net Zero Transition
85% of Financial Institutions Leverage ESG Ratings Amid Global Push for Regulatory Alignment, CDP Report
Unilever Pioneers Sustainable Fragrances from Waste Plants
Tim Mohin: California Amends Climate Laws
Robeco Launches New Climate Indices with Advanced Metrics and Customization Options
Meta Restores 1.5 Billion Gallons of Water in 2024, Maintaining Net Zero Emissions
UK Wind Power Hits Historic 30GW Milestone
8 Alarming Stats Reveal the Hidden Costs of Global Plastic Pollution
Candriam Launches ESG Equity Market Neutral Fund for Sustainable Growth
Hygreen Energy and Coxabengoa Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Europe’s Green Hydrogen Market
UAE Signs MoU to Advance Sustainable Energy with Focus on Innovation and Carbon Capture
Qatar Launches ‘BeSolar’ Initiative to Boost Solar Energy Adoption and Sustainability
India’s Bioeconomy to Triple to $300 Billion by 2030 Under New BioE3 Policy for Sustainable Growth
RGE Group’s $4.9 Billion ‘Sustainable Finance’ Deals with MUFG Under Scrutiny Amid Ongoing Deforestation
Clean Energy Jobs Surge, Doubling U.S. Employment Growth in 2023
Lego Shifting to Renewable Plastics Despite Higher Costs
FTSE Russell Expands Climate-Aligned Bond Indices to Include High-Yield and Emerging Markets
Ørsted Ends Coal Use, Closing Last Plant to Achieve 99% Green Energy by 2025
EIB’s New EUR 5 Billion Climate Bond Surpasses EUR 100 Billion in Green Funding
SBTi Introduces New Framework to Achieve Net-Zero in the Building Sector by 2030
CSE Announces its 2024 Sustainability & ESG Leadership Summit at NYC’s One World Trade Center
BCG Report Shows High-End European Buyers Show Growing Interest in EVs Despite Concerns
Worley to Begin Key Phase of $7 Billion Green Ammonia Project in Morocco
DP World Earns SBTi Validation for Ambitious Carbon Reduction Targets
Dubai Chamber Introduces ESG Label to Promote Sustainable Business Practices
Middle Eastern Banks Invest $500M in Malaysia’s Pengerang Energy Complex
Capgemini Report: AI and Data Mastery Drive Sustainability Despite Deployment Challenges
Cardinal Health Leads Sustainable Reprocessing, Saving U.S. Hospitals $412M Annually
2024 Chartered Accountants IFRS Survey: CAs Highlight Climate, Digital, and Lease Reporting Trends
EU Reveals 18% Gas Reduction and 46% Renewable Energy Surge in REPowerEU Success Story
Sunly Secures €300M to Boost Renewable Energy in Baltics and Poland
1 in 5 companies report supply chain water risks which could have a significant impact on their business: CDP Report
LEGO’s New Campaign Promotes Brick Reuse and Sustainability with Expanded Recycling Programs
Emmanuel Guilhamon Named Rockwell Automation’s VP of Sustainability
Allianz Partners India and Pulse Energy Team Up to Revolutionize EV Ownership
Asana Unveils AI ESG Helper: A New Era for Corporate Sustainability
UltraTech Cement Secures $500M in Sustainability-Linked Loan
World’s First Ammonia-Fuelled Platform Supply Vessel to be Converted by Wärtsilä, Scheduled for 2026
Climate-Driven Natural Disasters Fuel 30% Rise in Home Insurance Stress for Australian Households, Report say
IHG Hotels & Resorts Pushes for a Greener Future with Low Carbon Initiative
IBM and Ecosystm Launch ‘Sustainability Technology Guide for Executives’ to Drive Tech-Enabled Sustainability in Asia Pacific
79% of Companies Now Obtain External Assurance Over Some ESG Metrics: KPMG
AQR Launches $350 Million ESG Fund to Combine Sustainable Investing with Market-Beating Returns
Norges Bank Investment Management Commits $1 Billion to Renewable Energy Fund with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Ikea Takes on eBay with New Secondhand Marketplace
Tim Mohin: Investors Rally Behind SEC Climate Rule
44% of German Households Ready for Green Investments but Lack Crucial Information, KfW Survey
Australia Passes Landmark Bill Mandating Climate Risk Disclosures for Companies, Enhancing Transparency and Global Alignment
Brazil’s $1.1 Billion Push for Sustainable Jet Fuel
73% of Private Equity Managers Now Boast Robust ESG Processes, LGT Capital Partners’ ESG Report
Aramex Appoints Manosij Ganguli as New Chief Sustainability Officer
ESG Integration Gains Momentum Amid Data Quality Challenges, Deloitte Sustainability Action Report
Japan Drives Asia’s Energy Transition with 70 New MOUs
India Targets Zero-Emission Trucks by 2050 with 30 Policy Interventions to Accelerate Electrification
China’s Coal Power Permits Drop 80% in H1 2024
NGFS Unveils Dual Reports on Nature-Related Financial Risks and Litigation
US Oil and Gas Sector Increases Production and Enhances ESG Performance Despite Price Drops: EY Report
China’s National Development Bank Issues $1.7 Billion in Green Bonds to Fund Key Sustainability Projects and Cut 697,200 Tonnes of CO2 Annually
Uber Appoints Ex-Tesla Exec Rebecca Tinucci to Lead Global EV Transition, Backed by $800M Investment
South Africa’s Regulator Deems TotalEnergies’ Sustainability Claim Misleading, Highlighting Global Crackdown on Greenwashing
Australia Approves $13.5B SunCable Solar Project to Export Green Energy to Singapore
EU’s First Onshore CO2 Removal Project Launched By RepAir Carbon US Inc. and C-Questra
Amprion Secures €1.1 Billion for Green Energy Projects
World Bank Secures €2.5B for Sustainable Development in 7-Year Bond Deal
World Bank’s $6.5B Sustainable Bond Deal Shatters Records
ESG Book Partners with Vyzrd to Strengthen Climate Risk and ESG Analytics
PAFA Board Approves Strategy for Groundbreaking Centre of Excellence for Sustainability to Enhance ISSB Standards Across Africa
Google Leads the Charge with 100% Plastic-Free Packaging
Deep Sea Mining: A High-Stakes Threat to Biodiversity and Corporate Sustainability
Japan’s Steady Approach to ESG Investing Gains Momentum Amid Global Uncertainty
60% of Global Investors Report That ESG Investing Results in Higher Performance Yields: Sustainability Megatrends Report
Boeing Fuels Australia’s SAF Future with Strategic Investment
New Zealand Halves Emission Credits to Strengthen ETS Market and Achieve Climate Goals
PETRONAS, ADNOC, and Storegga Collaborate on Major Carbon Capture Hub in Malaysia’s Penyu Basin
68% of Business Leaders Believe Procurement Drives ESG goals: SAP Report
Improving Energy Data Access and Transparency for the Clean Energy Transition: Google White Paper
Google-Funded Mission:Data Launches Interactive Map to Educate Policymakers on U.S. Energy Data Access
New Survey Reveals Over 80% of U.S. Companies Building Net-Zero Programs Ahead of Legislation
56% of Companies Report No Impact from ESG Backlash, While Governance Takes Priority in Morrison Foerster’s 2024 Survey
Better Cotton Council Appoints Bill Ballenden and Tamar Hoek as Co-Chairs, Welcomes New Members to Drive Cotton Sustainability
Morningstar Reports Mixed Support for ESG Proposals in 2024 Proxy Season as Governance Gains Momentum
Robeco Intensifies Voting Against Directors Over Deforestation Concerns
Canada Growth Fund Invests US$100 Million in Svante to Accelarate Carbon Capture and Removal Projects
India Proposes Expansion of Sustainable Finance Framework in Securities Market
KLA’s Science-based Targets for GHG Emissions Earn SBTi Validation
Deutsche Bank Executive Says ESG Backlash Fades as Transition Strategies Gain Momentum
Top Australian Banks Shift Focus from Carbon-Heavy Lending
Ukraine Announces $20 Billion Plan to Increase Renewable Energy Production by 2030
SpaceX To Launch Methane Satellite to Hold Major Polluters Accountable
Hydro One Secures $1.2 Billion for Green Projects Through Medium Term Notes Offering
Iberdrola Leverages AWS Generative AI to Boost Innovation and Sustainability in Energy
World Bank Launches $225M Amazon Reforestation Bond, Mobilizing Global Investor Support for Carbon Removal and Biodiversity
JPMorgan’s Campbell Global Secures Nest Pension Mandate for New Evergreen Timberland Fund
AESG Expands into Australia, Appoints Devan Valenti as Director to Lead Sustainability Efforts
Daltex Becomes First Private Company to Trade International Carbon Credits Through Egypt’s New Voluntary Carbon Market
BlackRock, Temasek Decarbonization Fund Leads $31M Series B for Guidewheel to Scale AI-Powered FactoryOps Globally
SBTi Enters Drafting Phase for Oil and Gas Standard, Following Extensive Research and Stakeholder Input
Canadian ESG Investing Sees Record Growth and Diversification Amid Challenges, Morningstar Report
Etihad Rail Launches Sustainable Finance Framework to Support UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy
AIIB and ENGIE Drive India’s Solar Future with $88M Investment
Poland Launches €5 Billion Loan Program to Accelerate Offshore Wind Development in the Baltic Sea
$200 Million Boost for Zero-Emission School Buses in New York
Kimco Realty Fully Allocates $500M Green Bond to Drive Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Meta Secures 374 MW of Solar Energy from RWE to Power 100% Renewable Operations, Boosting U.S. Renewable Sector
Schroders Capital Secures £2 Billion Real Estate Mandate from Wales Pension Partnership, Targeting Social Impact and Net Zero Goals
Amazon Invests £300M in Sustainable UK Deliveries with Micromobility Hubs and Renewable Energy Projects
EQT Private Equity to Acquire Majority Stake in AMCS, Advancing Circular Economy and Sustainability Software for Resource-Intensive Industries
Standard Chartered Introduces ESG-Linked Cash Account
Elon Musk Advocates for Sustainable Energy in Conversation with Trump Amidst EV Industry Challenges
Preqin and Measurabl Partner to Enhance ESG Transparency in Private Real Estate Investments
Nobel Laureates and Leaders Urge UN to Include Fossil Fuel Phase-Out in Climate Pact
Bezos Earth Fund and National Academies Release Major Report on Advancing Climate and Economic Justice Tools
Integrated Sustainability Strategies Key to Real Estate’s Low-Carbon Future: Deloitte Insights
MIT’s New Tool Set to Cut Pavement Emissions by 65% by 2050
Qantas Partners with Rio Tinto and BHP to Launch $53M Nature-Based Carbon Credit Fund
Norges Bank Investment Management Urges Alignment of Japan’s Sustainability Disclosure Standards with Global ISSB Guidelines
Goldman Sachs’ Fund Division Latest to Depart Climate Action 100+
Microsoft Partners with Pivot Energy in 5-Year Agreement to Develop 500 MW of Community Solar Projects Across the U.S
DOE Grants $1.45 Billion Loan to South Korean Renewable Energy Company Qcells for Solar Supply Chain Development in Georgia
Aramco and KAUST Partner on $100 Million R&D Initiative to Accelerate Innovation in Energy Transition and Sustainability
South Africa to Draw $21.9 Billion in Private Renewable Energy Investments Says President Ramaphosa
Deloitte Partners with Autonomy to Launch Autonomy Data Services (ADS), Driving Innovation in EV Subscription Market
IBM and WWF-Germany Collaborate to Build New AI Solution to to Enhance Conservation of African Forest Elephants
Tim Mohin: Kamala’s Walz With Climate
3Degrees Launches Supply Chain Emission Reduction Solution to Help Food and Apparel Industries Meet Scope 3 Goals
BBC’s Net Zero and Nature Positive Goals Approved by Science-Based Targets Initiative, Committing to 90% Emission Reduction by 2050
CBRE Expands Global Sustainability Advisory Business with Acquisition of Paia Consulting
Spiritus Files Permit for World’s Largest Direct Air Capture Facility, Aiming to Cut CO2 Removal Costs by 85%
89% of C-Level Leaders Believe Ethical AI Governance Enhances Innovation, Deloitte Study Finds
U.S. SEC Defends its Authority for Climate Disclosure Rule in Court
UK Sets Sights on Regulating ESG Ratings to Lead in Sustainable Finance
Great Barrier Reef Facing Catastrophic Damage as Oceans Reach Hottest Temperatures in 400 Years, Scientists Warn
Risk Factors Influence Link Between Natural Resources and Carbon Emissions: Study by Nature
EU Commission Publishes FAQ on Implementing New Corporate Sustainability Reporting Rules
Freeport East collaborates with UK-India innovation initiative ITES to boost green transport growth
China to Issue 70 National Standards for Carbon Emission Calculations in 2024
Allianz UK Appoints Bethany Thomas as Head of Sustainability
Microsoft Expands Sustainability Manager Tool to Include Enhanced ESG Reporting and Compliance Features
Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in Westwood to Enhance Renewable Energy and Infrastructure
Integrity Council Tightens Standards for Carbon Credits in Renewable Energy
KWAP Commits $4.5 Billion to ESG Transition Assets for Sustainable Future
Ørsted’s Heavy-Lift Drones Transform Offshore Wind Operations
Singapore Introduces Bill to Advance Energy Transition and Strengthen Power Sector Regulation
Quinbrook Secures $3B for Net Zero Power Fund
Climate Impact Partners Launches Program to Scale Innovative Carbon Removal Technologies
Standard Chartered Secures $235M Green Loan for Texas Solar Plant
Iberdrola’s USD 525M Green Bond Issuance Garners Strong Investor Demand
Uber and BYD Partner to Deploy 100,000 Electric Vehicles Globally
Companies Advance ESG Strategies Despite Data Quality Challenges: Deloitte Report
APEC Business Advisory Council Calls for New Climate Bonds, Carbon Credit Network
PwC Appoints Ellen Walsh as Sustainability Executive Sponsor
Citi and IFC Announce $2 billion Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Program Focused on Emerging Markets
Gulf International Bank (UK) appoints Victoria Barron as Chief Sustainability Officer
Goldman Sachs and Stanley Capital Invest in SePRO to Drive Global Water Quality Solutions
MUFG Launches Sustainable Finance Framework to Boost Environmental and Social Impact
Woodside Acquires OCI’s Clean Ammonia Project for $2.35 Billion, Targeting Lower Carbon Ammonia Production by 2026
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Revises Green Finance Framework and Issues JPY 10 Billion in Third Series of Transition Bonds
Sustainability Data Provider MioTech Seeks More Partnerships to Expand ESG Data Services Amid Tougher Disclosure Rules
Britain’s financial watchdog FCA to tap $1 bln of ‘dormant’ cash for social and green projects
US Acknowledges 68% of Corporate Leaders are Involved in Greenwashing Practices: ERM
80% of Middle East Business Leaders Have a Sustainability Strategy, But Employees Prioritize Fair Pay Over ESG Initiatives: PwC Survey
UNDP partners with GRI, GSG Impact, IFRS Foundation and ISO to establish Sustainability Disclosure and Management Hubs
Bill Gates’ Climate VC Breakthrough Energy Raises $839M, 2024’s Largest in the Sector
Iberdrola, HSBC, ICO and Sabadell Sign €500 Million Green Loan for Renewable Projects in US, Australia, and Italy
Australia Fines Mercer Superannuation $7.4 Million in Landmark Greenwashing Case
Accenture Buys BOSLAN to Help Clients Optimize Investments in Net-Zero Infrastructure
Goldman Sachs Invests $440 Million in BrightNight to Advance 31-Gigawatt Renewable Energy Portfolio
Masdar, TotalEnergies Partner to Develop Commercial Green Hydrogen to SAF Project in Abu Dhabi
BBVA Invests Record €26 Billion in Sustainable Business in Q2 2024, Surpassing Targets
Microsoft Purchases 80,000 Metric Tons of Carbon Removals to Support Blue Creek Conservation and Climate Goals
RMI and FedEx Launch GridUp for EV Charging Infrastructure Planning
UK Boosts Renewable Energy Budget to £1.5 Billion for Record-Breaking Auction, with Major Focus on Offshore Wind
IASB Proposes Illustrative Examples to Enhance Reporting of Climate and Other Uncertainties in Financial Statements
ISS ESG Launches Industry Average Emission Intensity Data Set to Support Banks in Climate Disclosure Compliance
Deutsche Bank Launches BASF’s First Sustainability-Linked Payables Finance Program in Asia, Enhancing Supplier Sustainability
Schneider Electric Achieves Top Sustainability Scores, Breaks 600M Tonnes CO2 Emissions Barrier in Q2 2024
India’s Global Capability Centres Surge to Over 1,600, Poised for 1,900 by 2025 with $60B Market Growth: PWC
Top-Scoring Companies in MSCI ESG Social Ratings Outperformed Low Scorers Globally Over 11 Years: MSCI
ArcLight Launches SkyVest Renewables with $500M Investment and Acquires 160 MW Wind Farm
SBTi Advances Corporate Net-Zero Standard with Focus on Scope 3 Emissions
UK Beach Plastic Bag Pollution Drops 80% Post-Charge, Calls for Further Action
GRI and TNFD Launch Mapping Tool for Enhanced Biodiversity Reporting
Google Partners with PacificLight and Rexus to Advance Green Data Centers in Singapore
KLM and ZeroAvia to Launch Zero-Emission Hydrogen Flight by 2026
81% of Sustainability Leaders Emphasize the need to Reduce AI’s Emissions Footprint: Salesforce Survey
Goldman Sachs Injects $120M into osapiens for ESG Compliance Growth
EIB and Deutsche Bank Launch €5 Billion Wind Energy Initiative
Spain Approves Nearly 300 Renewable Power Projects With $18 Billion Investment
Air New Zealand Drops 2030 Carbon Intensity Reduction Targets in Climate Policy Shift
Longevity Partners Launches Innovative Decarbonisation Dashboard to Revolutionize Real Estate Sustainability
IAG and Repsol Secure Largest SAF Deal in Spain
Veolia Becomes First Ever to Achieve Double Validation for Net-Zero Ambitions from SBTi and Moody’s
Enel Launches 2.9 Million Share Buyback Program with Sustainability-Linked Discounts
BNP Paribas Launches Free AI-Driven Carbon Footprint Tool for Micro-Businesses and Offers Preferential Rates for SMEs and Corporations
Indian Solar and Waste-to-energy Company Sael Issues $305 Million in Green Bonds
CEOs Face Record ESG and Anti-ESG Shareholder Proposals in 2024 with Mixed Support
Top 10 Venture Capital-Backed Hydrogen Storage Startups with Highest Capital Raised
VF Corporation’s Green Bond Report Highlights $545 Million Allocation to Environmental Projects, Achieving SDG Goals
Irish Firm NEG8 Carbon To Capture 100 Million Tonnes of CO2 Annually by 2050
DBS Bank Study Reveals Indian Businesses Lead in ESG Reporting and Diversification Efforts
BCT Digital Survey Reveals Over 72% Financial Institutions to Invest Heavily in ESG Technology Amid Record ESG and Anti-ESG Proposals in 2024
Evolving ESG Landscape Leads to Changes at Mutual Funds and Rating Agencies – Governance & Accountability Institute
EFRAG and BCG Report Highlights Early ESRS Implementation Practices and Challenges Among 28 Large EU Companies, Ahead of CSRD Compliance
Amazon and Air Products Begin Trials of Mercedes-Benz Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
UK Unveils $10 Billion Clean Energy Development Initiative
Brazil Endorses UAE Declaration to Join Global Climate Finance Framework, Strengthening G20-COP28 Efforts
How CFOs Can Help Meet Corporate ESG Goals: SAP Concur and Deloitte’s Whitepaper
Cyan Renewables Acquires MMA Offshore for $1.1B, Marking Asia-Pacific’s Largest Offshore Wind Services Deal
IDB, Banco do Brasil, CAIXA and BNDES Announce Development of Amazon Rainforest ETF
World Leaders and U.S. NBA pledge $10 billion to promote sustainable development goals in sport
NGP Announces Closing of $500 Million Fund to Invest in Energy Transition Real Assets
UK to Implement Mandate for 2% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2025, Increasing to 22% by 2040
Deloitte and Akila Form Strategic Alliance to Offer Sustainable Digital Twin Solutions for Building Management
Jamaica Stock Exchange Releases Green, Blue, and Sustainability Bond Guidelines to Attract $6 Billion in Investments
ESMA Recommends Enhancements to EU Sustainable Finance Framework to Combat Greenwashing and Improve Investment Clarity
Audi Tops ESG Ratings Among Car Manufacturers with Industry-Leading Score from ISS ESG
KPMG Named Leader in Asia/Pacific Sustainability/ESG Program Management Services
Boards Must Enhance Climate Strategies to Realize Long-Term Value and Boost Stakeholder Confidence, Says 2023 EY Study
Mars Achieves 16% GHG Reduction While Growing Business by Over 60% and Investing $1 Billion in Sustainability
JPMorgan Appoints Chuka Umunna as Global Head of Sustainable Solutions & EMEA Head of Green Economy Investment Banking
Google and DHL Form Global Partnership to Reduce CO2 Emissions with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Barclays Outlines Four Key Steps for UK Government to Unlock Critical Financing for Climate Tech Growth
Dwight Capital Launches Dwight Green Finance Platform for Clean Energy Commerical Property Upgrades Led by Lisa Nordel
European Accountants Choose Sustainability Expert Eelco van der Enden as New CEO
Iberian Peninsula to Invest Over €150 Billion in Cleantech by 2030, Creating 2.65 Million Jobs: BBVA Whitepaper
Brookfield Renewable Issues C$400 Million Green Bonds to Fund Sustainable Investments
Kirsten Flanik Appointed CEO of Revolt North America to Drive U.S. Growth and Sustainability
Google Research Team Publishes Groundbreaking Paper in Nature, Neural General Circulation Models
Will Paris 2024 be the greenest Olympics in history?
Terex Acquires Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) for $2 Billion, Strengthening Its Position in North America’s Waste and Recycling Market
Lidl GB Invests £1.5 Billion in Sustainable British Beef Production to Cut Emissions
EU Expands Ecodesign Rules to Nearly All Goods, Enhancing Sustainability and Transparency
MSCI Study Finds Higher ESG Ratings Lower Cost of Capital for Companies
Schroders Greencoat Expands UK Solar Portfolio with 110MWp Acquisition from METLEN Energy & Metals
RAKBANK Issues GCC’s First Public Social Bond, Raising $600 Million to Support SMEs and Healthcare
IFC Partners with Ayala Land for $250 Million Sustainability-Linked Financing to Boost Green Buildings in the Philippines
King’s Speech Addresses Plan to Tackle Climate Change and Improve Living Standards through Economic Growth
Former UK minister Chris Skidmore Launches Bank for Clean-Energy Startups
Masdar Raises $1 Billion in Second Green Bond to Fund New Global Renewable Energy Projects
AWS, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Others Call for Supplier Action to Decarbonize Digital Infrastructure through EPDs
DHL and Envision Partner to Boost Aviation Decarbonization with 30% SAF Mix by 2030
Biden-Harris Administration Awards $4.3 Billion in Grants for Community-Driven Climate Solutions
Aramco Successfully Completes $6 Billion Bond Issuance with Tranches Oversubscribed Six Times and Listed on London Stock Exchange
HKSAR Government Launches HK$25 Billion Green Bond Offering
Microsoft and Carbon Direct Release 2024 Criteria for High-Quality Carbon Removal, Marking Major Market Advancements
Unilever Achieves 97.5% Deforestation-Free Palm Oil Supply, Monitors 20 Million Hectares with Advanced Technology
Google, Microsoft and Industry Leaders Urge Swift Implementation of Granular Guarantees of Origin(GOs) in Europe
Cemex Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation to Boost Circular Economy in Construction
Deloitte Survey: 77% of Executives Report Sustainability Progress, but Data Quality Challenges Persist
ERM’s 2024 Sustainability Report Details Decarbonization Goal of Net-Zero by 2040, Biodiversity, and Human Rights Advancements
S&P Global Commodity Insights Launches First Independent Daily Solar PV Panel Price Assessments
Blackstone Announces Strategic Investment in Symphony Infrastructure Partners to Lead Australia’s Energy Transition
Seriti Green Launches R25 Billion Wind Farm Project in South Africa
Green Impact Exchange(GIX) Files for SEC Approval as First U.S. Green Economy Stock Market
Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks Collaborate to Expand High-Power EV Charging Network Across U.S. Starbucks Locations
Eurazeo’s Transition Infrastructure Fund Secures €706 Million, Exceeding Target by Over 40%
Gulfstream appoints Smitha Hariharan as chief sustainability officer and vice-president
Measurabl Launches New Real Estate Sustainability Data Management and Reporting Platform
2024 Equality Index Report Reveals 45% of Companies Now Publish Disability Data: Disability:IN
EBRD Issues Record €1 Billion Green Bond to Fund Sustainable Projects
EU Announces Record €7 Billion Investment in Climate-Focused Transport Infrastructure
IHG Unveils ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ to Lead Sustainability in Hospitality
Good.Lab Launches New CSRD Sustainability Reporting Solution  
Blackstone Acquires Trystar to Enhance Backup Power Solutions Amid Energy Transition
Climeworks Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Zürcher Kantonalbank to Remove 1,750 Tons of CO₂
Sustainable Fitch Integrates SESAMm’s AI-Powered Data to Enhance ESG Scores and Ratings
$8B Climate Finance Plan for Tajikistan Launched by ADB
Helen Newman Joins Bidwells as Sustainability Chief
US Climate Disclosure Advances Amid ESG Pushback
China Unveils Bold Plan to Halve Coal Power Emissions by 2027 with New Technologies
Science Based Targets Network Releases Updated Guidance for Science-Based Targets on Nature
Brazil Aims to Attract $20 Billion for ESG Projects Using $2 Billion Climate Fund Leverage
HSBC Launches Climate-Focused Infrastructure Finance Unit
E.ON and MAN to Build Europe’s Largest Public EV Charging Network for Trucks
60% of Asia Pacific Investors Ready to Pay Premium for High ESG Maturity Targets, KPMG
Hong Kong Firms with Enhanced Sustainability Disclosures Valued Higher: ASIFMA
Bower Launches AI-Powered Recycling App in 170 Countries, Saving 7 Million kg of CO₂
Switching to 100% Green Steel Will Cost Only €8 Per Vehicle by 2040, Reports Transport & Environment (T&E)
Dutch Companies Lead in CSRD Implementation Confidence with 79% Readiness, PwC Survey Reveals
IBM, JLL Launch Global Sustainability Solution to Enhance ESG Reporting and Data Management for Commercial Properties
Jaguar Land Rover Rolls Out Industry-First Natural Rubber Tyres for Luxury Vehicles with Pirelli
Canada Growth Fund Announces $2 Billion Carbon Capture Partnership with Strathcona Resources
Michael Rea announced as CEO of the Carbon Trust, Succeeding Chris Stark
China Dominates Global Wind and Solar Energy Construction
Vale, Komatsu, and Cummins Pioneer Dual Fuel Trucks for CO2 Reduction
Jonathan Quinn Appointed CEO of U.S. Plastics Pact to Lead Circular Economy Vision
ClimeCo Launches NatureLink Tool to Match Stakeholders with High-Quality Nature-Based Projects
Amazon’s Sustainability Exchange Offers Free Decarbonization Tools, Mandates Supplier Commitment to Climate Goals
KPMG Launches Clear On Climate Reporting Hub
Bain & Company Appoints Jean-Charles van den Branden as Global Sustainability Practice Leader
Schneider Electric Enhances EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor for CSRD Compliance and ESG Leadership
IEA Launches Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions to Ensure Fairness and Affordability in Policies
Rockefeller Foundation’s Zero Gap Fund Mobilizes $1.04 Billion to Tackle Global Challenges
SHEIN Launches €200 Million Circularity Fund in the UK and the EU and Commits to Investing €50 Million in Broader ESG Efforts
GRESB Launches Transition Analytics to Aid Asset Managers in Managing Transition Risks and Achieving Net Zero Targets
BlackRock Earmarks $150 Billion for Decarbonization Amid Updated Investment Guidelines
Amazon Achieves 100% Renewable Energy Goal 7 Years Early
Ciara McCarthy Joins Climate Impact Partners as Head of Technical Due Diligence, Strengthening Quality Assurance in Climate Solutions
Alternative Proteins Could Cut Emissions by 33% by 2050 but Lack Funding Compared to EVs: Reports Boston Consulting Group
Green Bond Issuance Hits $540 Billion in 2023, Corporate Sector Leads with 64% Share: LSEG Green Economy 2024 Report
SBTi Invites Global Financial Institutions to Pilot Draft Net-Zero Standard
Temasek Integrates ESG Framework Across Investment Processes to Enhance Long-term Resilience and Sustainability
Iberdrola Secures €750 Million in Green Debt Amid €4 Billion Demand Surge
Eesti Energia Raises EUR 400m with Inaugural Green Hybrid Bond, Oversubscribed Fourfold
GRI Introduces New Linkage Service to Align GRI Standards with EU CSRD Reporting Requirements
Chris Stark Appointed to Lead UK’s Mission Control for Clean Power by 2030
Microsoft Purchases 500,000 Metric Tons of DAC Carbon Removal Credits from 1PointFive in Largest-ever Purchase Agreement
Oxbury, Britain’s First and Only Fintech 100% Dedicated to Farming, Releases Annual Natural Capital Report
Sirona Technologies, Co-Founded by Former Tesla Engineer, Secures €6M to Combat Climate Change with Kenyan Pilot Project
Zara owner Inditex buys stake in U.S. sustainable agriculture startup Galy
CIB’s $100 Million Loan to GDI Will Cut GHG Emissions by 37% in Aging Buildings
ADB Launches Climate Finance Initiative in Thailand
Nuveen Raises $200M for Global Climate Inclusion Private Equity Strategy
ESGRI Launches Free Tool to Benchmark Business ESG Performance
Boerse Stuttgart Group Launches ESG Data for Cryptocurrencies
SEC, CFA Institute, and CFA Society Thailand Enhance ESG Integration in Securities Analysis
Group of Canadian Pension Fund Giants Urge CSSB to Reconsider Sustainability Reporting Exemptions
Mercedes-Benz Pioneers Sustainable Finance with First Green Auto Loan ABS in China, Raising €100 Million for BEV Loans
Morningstar Strengthens ESG Leadership with Michelle Cameron Appointment
80% of UK Dealmakers Now Prioritize ESG Due Diligence in Transactions, Reports KPMG
Europeans Over 30 Understand Climate Change Better Than Younger Generations: EIB Climate Survey
Schroders Publishes First-Ever Impact Investment Report
S&P Global Launches First Daily Recycled Lithium Carbonate Price Assessments
Tim Mohin: Chevron Doctrine Overturned – What’s Next for Climate Rules?
American Airlines to Purchase 100 ZeroAvia Hydrogen-Electric Engines, Boosts Investment in Clean Aviation
Deutsche Bank Announces the Issuance of its Inaugural €500 Million Social Bond
Germany and Morocco Forge Strategic Climate and Energy Alliance
Freddie Mac’s New ESG Strategy: Advancing Sustainable Housing
Justin Fitzpatrick Appointed as CEO of ESG Book
Hamerkop & International Biochar Initiative Release Comprehensive Biochar Certification Guide
ESMA Introduces Measures to Enhance Corporate Sustainability Reporting
Vatican to Become 8th Country to Achieve 100% Green Energy
BlackRock Launches Global Real Estate ESG ETF
Marks and Spencer, SOJO Launch Clothing Repair Service to Give Quality Clothes ‘Another Life’ Through Plan A
90% of Singapore Companies Not Fully Measuring and Analysing Scope 3 Emissions: Schneider Electric
EU Hits Chinese EV Battery Imports with Provisional Duties Amid Trade Talks
GM to Retire 50 Million Tons of GHG Credits to Settle EPA Emissions Probe
LEGO Group Launches Supplier Sustainability Programme to Cut Supply Chain Emissions by 2026
IFRS Foundation and EFRAG Publish Interoperability Guidance to Align ISSB and ESRS Standards
Zurich and Aon Propel Clean Hydrogen Insurance for Net-Zero Transition
Google Signs Another 5 PPA’s with ENGIE for 118MW of Renewable Power in Belgium
WWF, Lidl Partner to Launch Sustainable Supply Chain Programme Across 31 Countries
Equans and Climate X Partner to Enhance Climate Resilience for Buildings and Infrastructure
Luiz Amaral Steps Down as CEO of SBTi; Susan Jenny Ehr Named Interim CEO
AEW Adopts Sustainability Impact SDR Label for UK Impact Fund
China Regulator Launches Country’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel(SAF) Technical Center
Google’s 2024 Environmental Report: AI and Sustainability in Action
ING Americas Appoints Cindy Jia as Head of Sustainable Finance
74% of EU’s Electricity in Early 2024 Came from Renewable and Low-Carbon Sources, Reports Eurelectric’s ELDA
Cepsa and PreZero Spain Partner to Develop Biomethane Plants and Advance Decarbonization Efforts
EU Commission Approves €3 Billion Swedish Scheme for Carbon Capture and Storage to Reduce Biogenic CO2 Emissions
2024 Industry Overview Highlights $17.7 Billion VC Investment in Emerging Carbon & Emissions Tech
New Zealand Finalizes Historic Trade Deal with Costa Rica, Iceland, and Switzerland to Eliminate Tariffs on Sustainable Goods
85% of Companies Anticipate Increased Mandatory ESG Disclosures in the Next Three Years, Accenture Study Finds
Vodafone Business and Envoria Launch ESG Navigator for CSRD Compliance Reporting
ADB Calls for Papers on Climate Finance and Solutions to Address Gaps for Developing Countries
ISO to Launch First International Standard on Net Zero at COP30 in 2025
Bloomberg Releases New Tools for Investors to Measure and Report Portfolio Sustainability
Hong Kong Launches Green & Sustainable Fintech Proof-of-Concept Funding Scheme to Boost Green Finance Solutions
The New Terminal One at JFK Issues Historic $2.55 Billion Green Bond for Airport Project
Moody’s and MSCI Partner to Enhance ESG Transparency and Data-Driven Risk Solutions
Google and BlackRock Partner to Develop 1 GW Solar Capacity in Taiwan, Boosting Regional Decarbonization Efforts
IFRS Foundation and IFC Announce Partnership to Improve Sustainability Reporting in Emerging Markets
Over 50% of firms have added headcount or created new roles to deliver on their net-zero strategy: Deloitte
Tim Mohin: ISSB ‘Harmonizes’ Global Sustainability Standards
Invesco Launches $1.6B MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF with Varma
ERM Partners with OPTEL to Boost Supply Chain Reporting and Sustainability Integration
Kingfisher Reveals Sustainable Products Accounted for Half of All Their Sales in 2023, Totalling £6 Billion
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Saeka Kuno as Head of Sustainability in Japan
Oliver Wyman Report: Carbon Removal Market Poised for $100B Boom by 2035 with Strategic Interventions
ICMA Releases New Resources on Sustainability-Linked Bonds, Green Bonds and Sustainability-Linked Loans Financing Bonds
Iberdrola Issues USD $375 Million Green Bond to Diversify Financing Sources
PRI, UNEP FI, and Climate Bonds Initiative Collaborate to Support Global Sustainable Finance Taxonomies
Maersk Inaugurates First Low GHG Emissions Warehouse in Denmark
Volkswagen and Rivian Forge $5B Software Partnership for Next Generation of Electric Vehicles
IBM Launches AI-Powered Solutions for Enhanced Asset Management and Emissions Tracking
Canada Releases New Corporate Greenwashing Regulation into Law
Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein Launches at Imperial College with $30M Funding
BII Commits $75 Million to Second Green Basket Bond with Symbiotics for Small-Scale Green Projects in Asia and Africa
Heirloom Carbon Technologies Secures $475 Million for North America’s Second Direct Air Capture Facility in Louisiana
Denmark Becomes First-Ever to Impose CO2 Emissions Tax on Agriculture
ECB Reports Significant Reduction in Carbon Emissions from Monetary Policy Portfolios and Expands Climate Disclosures
Group of 200 Investors Managing $15 Trillion Push for Corporate Action on Nature Policy Amid Growing Systemic Risks
EU Launches €650 Billion Climate City Capital Hub to Help 112 Cities to Reach Net-zero by 2030
IFC Supports SeABank with $150M to Launch Vietnam’s First Blue Bond, Advancing Climate Finance
Alcazar Energy Partners Invests $500M in North Macedonia’s Largest Onshore Wind Farm
KKR and IGNIS Partner to Develop Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Technologies in Spain and Beyond
BlackRock, Temasek Decarbonization fund invests $69 Million in Neustark for Funding to Expand Carbon Removal Solution Globally
Corporates with Climate-Responsible Boards 4.8x More Likely to Achieve 1.5°C Transition with Scope 3 Targets: CDP, BCG Report
Guest Post: The Foundation of GHG Reporting – Data Collection, Consistency and Confidence
ISSB Advances Sustainability Disclosure Harmonisation with New Work Plan and Strategic Partnerships
Vattenfall and Cemvision Partner to Develop Near-Zero Emission Cement with 95% CO2 Reduction
Pertamina Launches Sustainable Finance Framework to Support Energy Transition and Green Projects
GHG Protocol and IFRS Foundation Partner to Enhance GHG Emissions Reporting Standards
Australia Issues Inaugural $7 Billion Green Bond to Enhance Sustainable Finance
ExxonMobil and Air Liquide Partner for World’s Largest Low-Carbon Hydrogen Project, Producing 1 Billion ft³ Daily
Hong Kong’s Sustainable Debt Soars to $18.2 Billion in 2023, Becomes 5th Largest Worldwide
EU Invests €3 Billion in Clean Energy for 10 Nations
Australia Unveils Sustainable Finance Roadmap with Mandatory Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and Sustainable Investment Labels
TNFD and EFRAG Release Correspondence Mapping to Align ESRS and Nature-Related Disclosures
Unilever’s Bold Climate Advocacy: Driving Systemic Change
H&M Group Invests in Rondo Energy to Enhance Climate Strategy and Decarbonize Textile Supply Chain
EIT InnoEnergy Launches European Solar Academy to Skill 65,000 Workers in Climate Tech Over Two Years
EPA and DOE Allocate $850 Million to Cut Methane Emissions in Oil and Gas Sector
EIB Backs RWE’s 1.1 GW Offshore Wind Farm with €1.2B Green Loan
Google and Deloitte Drive Climate Action with Digital Solutions
EPA Releases 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan to Enhance U.S. Climate Resilience
PepsiCo Doubles Regenerative Farming Footprint to Over 1.8 Million Acres: 2023 PepsiCo ESG Report
FedEx Appoints Karen Blanks Ellis as New Chief Sustainability Officer
KPMG Report: Integrating ESG into Corporate Governance through Strategic Board-Level Responsibility
Bloomberg Launches CSRD Data Offering to Aid Financial Firms Ahead of Reporting Deadline
Amazon Replaces 95% of Plastic Air Pillows with Recyclable Paper, Avoiding 15 Billion Plastic Pillows Annually
Frontier Buys $49M in Carbon Removal Credits from Stockholm Exergi for Stripe, Meta, JP Morgan Chase and H&M Group
bp Acquires Bunge’s 50% Stake in Bioenergia for $1.4B, Streamlines Biofuels Strategy
ESAs Propose New SFDR Categories to Combat Greenwashing and Enhance Investor Clarity
Nestlé Launches Sustainable Chocolate for Travelers
H&M’s Move Together and Laureus Sport for Good Expand Partnership to France for Youth Inclusion and Gender Equity Through Sport
FedEx Advances Sustainability in Asia Pacific with Low-Emission Fleets and Community Initiatives
Deloitte and dsm-firmenich Partner to Enhance Sustainability in Food Value Chains
ESG Book and Risk Software Labs Partner to Enhance ESG Solutions in MENA Region
Indigo Ag Delivers Record 40,000 Carbon Credits to Microsoft Under Soil Enrichment Protocol
Masdar and GEK TERNA Secure €3.2 Billion Deal to Acquire Greece’s TERNA ENERGY
80% of CEOs Feel Pressured by Employees, Customers and Boards to Improve Human Sustainability: Deloitte Global Survey
Workiva Unveils “Workiva Carbon” Management Platform – ESG News
Microsoft Purchases 8 Million Carbon Credits From BTG Pactual in Largest-ever Sale
U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Release Final Rules to Ensure Good-Paying Clean Energy Jobs, Expand Clean Energy Workforce
Hyfive to Invest €250 Million in Gijon for Green Hydrogen and Methanol Plant
Companies Disclosing Climate Transition Plans Up Nearly 50%: CDP Report
Google offers support for European and Israeli startups working on AI and climate solutions
70% of U.S. Voters Believe that Policies Promoting Clean Energy Will Improve Economic Growth and Create Jobs: Yale Survey
Bloomberg Survey Shows 62% of Chinese Firms Struggle with ESG Data Quality and Coverage
Mizuho and Lombard Odier Forge New Sustainability Alliance to Drive Green Finance in Japan
Garanti BBVA Renews $435 Million ESG Syndicated Loan
Schroders Launches Emerging Markets Value Fund for UK Investors
EU Council Adopts Position on Green Claims Directive to Combat Greenwashing and Protect Consumers
Peab Issues $141 Million in Green Bonds to Fund Green Buildings, Clean Transportation, and Pollution Management
Historic $10 Billion California Climate Resilience Bond Proposal Aims to Protect Vulnerable Communities from Climate Change
Less than 30% of companies feel ready to have ESG data – KPMG Global
Capgemini and Equigy partner to develop a more sustainable and efficient energy system across Europe
World Bank Launches $200M Amazon Reforestation Outcome Bond to Mobilize Private Capital
RSK Secures £500M Investment from Searchlight and Ares to Drive Sustainable Growth Initiatives
EU Council Gives Final Approval to Nature Restoration Law, Austria’s Last-Minute Vote Secures Passage
Multilateral Coalition of Public and Private Sector Investors Pledges $20 Billion for Women’s Economic Empowerment Under 2X Challenge
WBCSD Launches Positive Policy Engagement Advisory Board
CSE is hosting in New York City the Sustainability & ESG Leadership Summit
ISS ESG Unveils Enhanced Modern Slavery Solution for Improved Investor Monitoring and Reporting
Brookfield Launches $5 Billion Catalytic Transition Fund with $1 Billion from ALTÉRRA for Emerging Markets
CIF Approves $61 Million for Nature-Based Climate Solutions in Dominican Republic and Rwanda
Google and NV Energy Forge Innovative Clean Energy Partnership
PwC Survey: 63% of Companies Confident in CSRD Readiness, But Face Data and Resource Challenges
Sustainalytics Insight: Only 30% of Companies Worldwide Achieve Strong Board Independence
H&M Group and Other Major Fashion Brands Unite to Launch Collective Financing Model for Sector Decarbonization
Patagonia and Bolder Industries Launch Circular Solution for End-of-Life Yulex® Wetsuits
EMA Enhances Energy Management System to Boost Singapore’s Grid Resilience and Sustainability
ENGIE Preorders 5,000,000 Nature-based Carbon Removal Credits from Catona Climate
Microsoft Purchases 970,000 Forest Carbon Removal Credits from Anew Climate
Occidental Low Carbon Ventures and TAE Technologies Partner to Explore Fusion Energy for Direct Air Capture
The Three Superpowers of the Chief Sustainability Officer – KPMG
KPN Announces €500M Green Hybrid Bond to Fund Sustainability Projects
PATRIZIA Restructures ESG Team to Enhance Sustainability and Impact Investing Efforts
CPP Investments Expands Sustainable Energies Team with New Regional Heads
Freddie Mac’s 2023 Green MBS Issuances Near $1.9 Billion, Highlighting Sustainability Efforts
Morningstar Sustainalytics Enhances ESG Risk Ratings with Major Updates to Methodology and Measures
BIS Innovation Hub and MAS Create Blueprint for Climate Risk Platform for Financial Authorities
ERM Acquires Energetics to Strengthen Climate Risk and Energy Transition Services in Australia
GRI Opens Public Consultation on Revised Standards for Employment Practices and Working Conditions
Pertamina’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tender
BBVA Colombia and IFC Launch First Biodiversity Bond, Raising $50 Million for Environmental Projects
EY Luxembourg Appoints Raphael Betti as Climate Change and Sustainability Services Leader
U.S. Plastics Pact Unveils Roadmap 2.0 with Bold Goals to Eliminate Plastic Packaging Waste
RMI and Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority Partner to Boost Climate Finance and Clean Energy in Nigeria
Kimberly-Clark Appoints Lisa Morden as Chief Sustainability Officer, Reports Progress Toward 2030 Sustainability Goals
Google Open-Sources Plastic-Free Packaging Design Guide
Mirova, Rainforest Alliance Forge Partnership for Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Land Management
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) Eyes Greener Power Sources But Has to Rely on Coal to Avoid Blackouts
Texas Opens Proposals for Offshore Carbon Sequestration Leases
CSRHub Adopts ESG Analytics Signal to Enhance Non-Traditional ESG Measurement Capabilities
Rockefeller Foundation Establishes Climate Advisory Council to Propel Community-Centric Climate Solutions
BNDES Secures BRL 9.1 Billion from Asian Banks for Sustainable Investments in Brazil
KeyBank Appoints Marissa Brydle as Sustainability Director to Spearhead Climate Initiatives
Integrity Council Issues First High-Integrity CCP-Labeled Carbon Credits for Climate Action Financing
Wolters Kluwer Enhances CCH Tagetik with Carbon Emission Reporting for Comprehensive ESG Management
Schroders Launches Major Solar Farm Installation at Horsham Campus to Boost Sustainability
Study by Eunomia Research and Consulting and Reloop reveals which nations are among the world’s highest recyclers
Universal Music Group Launches Global Impact Team, Appoints Leadership to Advance Sustainability and Community Engagement
EY Analysis: EV Sales Plateau in US and Europe Amid Market Challenges, Surge Expected in China
Decathlon’s ‘No Tent Left Behind’ Campaign Promotes Sustainability at Festivals
DOE Launches First Projects in Cleanup to Clean Energy Initiative at Idaho National Lab
UN Honors Sir David Attenborough as ‘Champion of the Earth’ on World Environment Day
RepRisk Introduces Industry-First Thematic Due Diligence Scores for Enhanced Risk Monitoring
Winners Announced for the Eleventh Annual Photo Competition for United Nations World Oceans Day
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The United Nations to Host “Awaken New Depths” as the 2024 Theme for Its Annual World Oceans Day Event
EY, Unilever and USAID Launch the CIRCLE Alliance to Support Entrepreneurs in Tackling Plastic Waste
SkyNRG Initiates Project Runway for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Partners with Microsoft as Founding Member
Indonesia Launches Digital Tracker for Agricultural Commodities
Diligent Reports Over 75% of U.S. Companies Recognize Climate Change as a Material Risk
Air Liquide Invests Over $250 Million in U.S. Facility to Supply Gases for Semiconductor Production
CIF Allocates $500M for Philippines’ Transition from Coal to Renewable Energy
Climeworks Unveils Generation 3 Technology, Targets Megaton Carbon Capture Expansion
Rio Tinto Invests $143 Million in Western Australia for BioIron™ R&D Facility to Advance Low-Carbon Steelmaking
Report: 7-9 Billion Tonnes of CO2 Removal Needed Annually to Meet Paris Climate Goals
Continental Appoints Anne Windberg Baarup as Head of Sustainability for Industrial Business
EU Commission Approves Italian Aid for 4590 MW of Renewable Energy to Advance Green Transition
Germany Likely to Miss 2030 Climate Goal, Council of Experts on Climate Change Says
World’s Largest Solar Farm Goes Online, Covering an Area the Size of New York City
European Regulators Urge Stronger Supervision to Combat Greenwashing in Financial Sector
Charles Darwin Foundation and Oceans Finance Company Partner for Long-term Conservation in the Galapagos Islands
Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation Updates Material Issues and Climate Policies for Sustainable Growth
China to Establish Carbon Footprint Management System by 2027
88% of organizations believe sustainability regulations will directly impact their businesses: Deloitte India ESG Preparedness Report
Imperative Launches First Phase of 100,000ha Land Restoration in South Africa with Strategic Funding
Financial Institutions Managing $142 Trillion Demand Enhanced Climate and Nature Data; CDP Launches New Disclosure Platform
UK Financial Institutions Triple Clean Energy Investments to $2.3 Billion, New Report Reveals
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Nucor and Duke Energy Collaborate to Accelerate Carbon-Free Energy Generation Through Innovative Tariffs
UBS, Rockefeller AM Launch New Blue Economy-Focused Ocean Engagement Fund
Mizuho and London Stock Exchange Group Partner to Foster Growth in Carbon Credit Market
Mexico Elects Claudia Sheinbaum as First Woman President
New Report Criticizes Major Fashion Brands for Ongoing Fossil Fuel Use and Lack of Renewable Energy Initiatives
Deep Sky and Sustaera Collaborate on Carbon Removal Project in Canada
Energy Capital Partners Raises $6.7 Billion, Exceeding Fund V Target for Energy Transition Investments
ADB Supports Alternergy’s 1st Green Corporate Loan of USD 34 Million
RBC Wealth Management Survey Shows Increasing Investor Interest in Responsible and Impact Investing
Paul Dudley Appointed as Head of Engineering and Sustainability at AW Hainsworth
Exclusive: A Conversation with Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer Cisco
Exclusive Interview: A Conversation with Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer at Cisco
Tim Mohin: ISSB Adoption In Full Swing
Ideagen Launches AI Tool to Simplify ESG Reporting and Greenhouse Gas Measurement
Nearly Half of Eco-Named Funds May Violate New EU Regulations, Clarity AI Study Reveals
Council Approves EU and Euratom Withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty
China Aims for Unified Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standard by 2030
EBAA Introduces S.T.A.R.S. Programme for Sustainability in Business Aviation at EBACE2024
Iberdrola Hosts BAT Talk to Discuss Innovation and Collaboration with Start-Ups in the Electricity Industry
Lightrock Debuts Global Small-Cap Strategy, Integrating ESG and Impact Investing into Public Equities
Council Approves Right-to-Repair Directive to Boost Circular Economy and Consumer Repair Options
Capgemini Partners with DARPA to Enhance Carbon Capture Using Quantum Computing
Report Highlights Fragmented Clean Energy Transition Across Canadian Provinces
SBTi Responds to Bloomberg’s Coverage of Scope 3 Emissions Reporting Issues
CIMA and Datamaran Introduce AI-Powered ESG Solution for Finance Professionals
PwC UK and IFS Team Up to Launch Global Sustainability Management Solution
Clean Energy Ventures Secures $305M for Fund II, Targets 75 Gigatons Emission Reduction by 2050
Biden-Harris Administration Allocates $900 Million for Over 3,400 Clean School Buses Nationwide
Singapore Releases National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering Linked to Environmental Crimes
Private Equity Firm Energy Capital Partners to buy Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure for $2.56 Billion
SBTi Updates Criteria to Boost Financial Institutions’ Climate Goals to 1.5°C Ambition
French Private Equity Investor Eurazeo Plans €750M Impact Buyout Fund for Eco-Friendly Companies
EU and Australia Forge Partnership on Sustainable Critical and Strategic Minerals
Climate tech Cloover secures $114M to connect 1bn people to renewable energy
EU Commission Sanctions €1.4 Billion State Aid for Key Hydrogen Project to Advance Green Mobility
US Unveils Policy to Boost Carbon Offset Market Integrity
Heidelberg Materials Launches Green Finance Framework to Boost Decarbonization Efforts
Amazon Sustainability Accelerator 2024 Selects 15 Start-Ups to Drive Environmental Innovations
Council Adopts Net-Zero Industry Act to Strengthen EU’s Green Technology Manufacturing
Google Announces First Renewable Energy Deals in Japan
White & Case Advises VERBUND on €500 Million Green Bond Issuance Incorporating Biodiversity
Over Half of Global Economy Moves Toward Adoption of ISSB Sustainability Standards
HSBC UK Introduces Carbon Insights Tool in Kinetic App for Small Business Customers
DHL Launches First Electric Vehicle Center of Excellence in Continental Europe
Air Liquide Announces Successful €500 Million Green Bond to Finance Energy Transition and Sustainable Projects
EU Approves Regulation Imposing Methane Emissions Limit on Gas Imports
EU Implements Landmark Product Sustainability Regulations, Bans Destruction of Unsold Apparel
RWE and Microsoft Sign 15-Year Agreements for 446 MW of Wind Energy in Texas
Amazon Founded APTIM Signs The Climate Pledge Confirming Commitment for Emissions Reduction
Ørsted Secures $680 Million Tax Equity Financing from J.P. Morgan for Solar and Storage Projects
Council Adopts Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Setting New Standards for Large Companies
GRI, IFRS Partner to Deliver Full Interoperability That Enables Seamless Sustainability Reporting
UK Proposes Expansion of Emissions Trading Scheme to Include Waste Sectors and Greenhouse Gas Removal
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Initiates Drive for Circular Business Models in Fashion Industry
Climeworks Achieves First-Ever Puro Standard Certification for Direct Air Capture at Orca Plant
ESG News Week In Review: 20 May – 26 May
Tim Mohin – EU Trade Rules: Shaping Global Sustainability
Capgemini and Schneider Electric Launch New Platform to Optimize Energy Use
PPG Appoints Dr. Syafrina Sharif as Global Head of ESG & Sustainability
Bloomberg Law Survey Reveals 61% of Attorneys Say SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Won’t Remain Intact
Novo Holdings, A.P. Moller Holding Invests €150 Million in Sustainable End-of-life Tyre Recycling Company CIRCTEC
Google, Meta, Microsoft, Salesforce Form Symbiosis Coalition for Nature-Based Carbon Removals
Morgan Stanley Report: Value Creation Drives Corporate Sustainability, Despite High Investment Costs
Atem launches free Carbon Cockpit to empower every company to succeed with carbon offsetting
Qatar’s $2.5 Billion Green Bond Issuance Marks Historic Debut
280 Earth Launches Oregon’s First Direct Air Capture Plant, Secures $50M in Series B Funding
Infor Introduces GenAI and ESG Reporting Features for Industry-Specific Productivity and Environmental Footprint Tracking
IBM Envizi Enhances ESG Planning and Forecasting with AI
Morningstar Sustainalytics Partners with Climate Bonds Initiative to Advance Sustainable Finance
LeapFrog Strengthens Climate Strategy with Key Appointments and Support from Temasek, EIB
Diageo Invests €100 Million to Advance Guinness Brewery Toward Net Zero, Enhance Efficiency
BNP Paribas Asset Management Launches Global Equity SRI PAB ETF, Expanding Climate Fund Range
EA SPORTS FC FUTURES Partners with UNICEF, Highlights Year One Impact in Global Game Growth
ArcelorMittal, Mitsubishi Launch Pilot Carbon Capture Trial on Blast Furnace
Microsoft and G42 Announce $1 Billion Investment in Green Data Center Infrastructure in Kenya
S&P Global Executives Honored on 2024 Empower Role Model Lists for Promoting Workplace Inclusion
Ørsted and Microsoft Expand Carbon Removal Partnership with New 1 Million Tonnes Agreement
Delta Collaborates with ATL, Airbus, Plug Power on Hydrogen Fuel Study at World’s Busiest Airport
EIB, Deutsche Bank launch mortgage programme for climate-friendly and energy-efficient homes
Honda Announces Investment of $65 Billion Over 10 Years to Bolster EV Push
Holcim Launches GO4ZERO Plant in Belgium, Aiming for 2 Million Tons of Net Zero Cement Annually by 2029
Worldly Introduces Sustainability Data Solution for Enhanced Supply Chain Transparency and Compliance
MAS and PBC Collaborate to Advance Green and Transition Finance
Google Launches First Offsite Heat Recovery Project in Finland, Providing 97% Carbon-Free Energy to the Local Community
Asia-Pacific Investment firm PAG Closes First Renewable Energy-Focused Fund at USD550 Million
State Farm Achieves TRUE Certification for Zero Waste, a First in Property & Casualty Insurance
Private Equity Group Quinbrook Launch $3.5 Billion ‘Green Iron’ Project, Powered By Renewables
UN Global Compact Introduces CMO Think Lab for Sustainable Growth in Marketing
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Tanzania on $790M Climate Resilience and Sustainability Facility Financing
BlackRock Keeps $7.3 Billion Investment Contract with Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System After ESG Law Pause
Normative Launches Enhanced carbon reduction features to accelerate your net-zero journey
BCG Partners with Twelve for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Aiming for Net-Zero by 2030
Pernod Ricard’s Net-Zero Targets Approved by SBTi, Aligning with 1.5°C Climate Goal
LanzaJet Secures $20 Million from Groupe ADP to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology
Tim Mohin: Pessimism or Positivity?
SHEIN’s Bold Response to Explosive Labor Allegations: Massive Investments in Fair Practices
Sport England’s Bold New Strategy for Sustainability and Climate Action
Mizuho to Invest $13 Billion Financing to Develop Hydrogen Supply Chain
Nestle Backed Ocean 14 Capital Fund Raises €201 Million to Boost Sustainable Blue Economy
Dow and Freepoint Eco-Systems Sign Deal to Convert Plastic Waste into Circular Products in North America
Bristol University Switches on UK’s Greenest Supercomputer
UK’s Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Raises a Further 1.2 Billion for Climate Investment Fund
Solar Projects to Prioritize Non-Agricultural Land for Energy Security, Says Energy Secretary
Nearly Half of Gen Z and Millennials Reject Employers Over Climate Concerns: Deloitte Survey
ERM, Salesforce, NatureMetrics, and Planet Form NatureTech Alliance to Combat Biodiversity Loss
Microsoft to Require Select Suppliers to Use 100% Carbon-free Electricity by 2030: 2024 Microsoft Sustainability Report
DP World, Einride Announce Middle East’s Largest Electric Freight Fleet which will save 14,600 Tonnes of CO2e Annually
Plug Secures $1.66 Billion DOE Loan Guarantee for Green Hydrogen Plant Expansion in the U.S.
Eletrobras Signs New MoUs with European Group and Ceará Government for Renewable Hydrogen Production in Brazil
Clean Energy and Maas Energy Works to Construct Nine RNG Dairy Facilities in Seven States
ERM and Workiva Form Partnership to Enhance Climate and Sustainability Reporting for Clients
UBS Launches Europe’s First S&P 500 Climate Transition ESG ETF
S&P Global Commodity Insights Acquires World Hydrogen Leaders to Enhance Energy Transition Offerings
Consumers Willing to Pay Average of 9.7% More for Sustainable Goods: PwC Survey
Improved Policies Could See up to £100bn AUM Shifting Towards Sustainable Finance in the UK, Finds UKSIF Research
SBTi Announces Major Revision of Corporate Net-Zero Standard, Outlines Objectives and Timeline
Biden Spikes U.S. tariffs on an array of Chinese imports, Including EV batteries
Publicis Groupe Names Nannette LaFond-Dufour as Chief Impact Officer for Global ESG Initiatives
McKinsey & Company Releases 2023 ESG Report Highlighting Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Initiatives
GRI Launches ‘CSRD Essentials’ Series to Simplify EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
IKEA Introduces Energy Insights Feature in App to Promote Smarter Home Energy Use
Fidelity International Expands Sustainable Investment Options With New Article 9 SDG-Focused Sustainable Bond Funds
Meta and Solarpack Ink Deals for 210 MW Solar Projects to Power Indiana Operations
Amprion Issues €1 Billion Green Bond to Fund Climate-Neutral Energy Projects
Japan to Formulate New National Strategy for Green Transformation by 2040
Private Equity Firm EQT Offers $1.5 Billion for Renewable Energy Project Developer OX2
EU Finalizes Guidelines to Combat Greenwashing in “ESG” and “Sustainability” Fund Names
NMB Bank PLC Marks African Climate Investment Milestone with $73M Sustainable Bond Listed at London Stock Exchange
FertigHy Invests €1.3 Billion to Build First Low-Carbon Fertiliser Plant in Northern France
Malaysian Carbon Exchange to Host Historic First Auction of Local Carbon Credits
EU Countries Sign Off on Law to Slash Trucks’ CO2 Emissions
Schroders Greencoat Secures £170 Million Investment for UK Renewable Infrastructure Fund
Optera Debuts Outreach Module to Speed Up Supply Chain Decarbonization with Enhanced Scope 3 Data
ERM Introduces Climate Markets Business to Guide Companies in Carbon Market Navigation for Net Zero Goals
BlackRock Expands NZ Climate Infrastructure Team, Appoints Will Thomson as Managing Director
How I see it: All is Not OK in Oklahoma
Tim Mohin: Flurry of US Climate Actions Unnoticed by Voters
ESG Book, SAP Fioneer ESG Solutions Partner to Bring Transparent Sustainability Data Integration
Blackstone, Vista Equity Partners Complete Acquisition of Energy Market Simulation Software Provider, Energy Exemplar
Amazon Launches Their Largest-ever Fleet of Heavy-duty Electric Trucks across Southern California
Microsoft Partners with re.green for Largest Carbon Removal Project Worth 3 Million Tons of Carbon Removal Credits
Standard Chartered Commits to Methane Emissions Reduction Target, Enhancing Net Zero Roadmap
PepsiCo Outlines Plans to Deliver First Net-zero Plant by 2025
Frontier Facilitates $58M Biomass-Based Carbon Removal Deal for Stripe, Alphabet, McKinsey, JPMorgan
KfW Appoints Jürgen Kern as New Chief Sustainability Officer
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize 2024 Impact Report Highlights 420k Tonnes Carbon Emissions Avoided
Real Estate Investment Trust OUE REIT Secures $444 Million Sustainability-linked Loan
Mars Announces $47 Million Plan to Reduce Emissions in the Dairy Supply Chain
S&P Global Reveals: Less than Half of Leading US Companies Have Net-Zero Emissions Goals, Despite Growing Pressure
Renewables Generated a Record 30% of Global Electricity in 2023, Reports Think Tank Ember
54% of Global CEOs are Committed to Decarbonizing Their Business to Reach Net Zero: EY Survey
KKR, HASI Partner To Invest $2 Billion In Sustainable Infrastructure Projects
EU High-Level Expert Group Proposes 10 Steps to Advance Sustainable Finance in Emerging Economies
UK and Singapore Enhance Cooperation in Sustainable Finance and FinTech
Sustainalytics: UK’s New SDR Rules Increase Requirements for ESG Product Providers
ExxonMobil Welcomes Maria Jelescu Dreyfus, Renowned Sustainable Investing Leader, to Board of Directors
BCG’s 2023 Sustainability Report Highlights Progress and Innovative Solutions
Plenitude Releases 2023 Financial Statements and Sustainability Impact Report
BCG Signs Their Largest-ever SAF Deal to Eliminate 100,000 Tons of CO2 Emissions
H&M Introduce their Team of Sustainability Experts
Bain & Company Survey: Only 24% of Companies Ready for New Sustainability Regulations
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Rule to Reduce Methane Emissions in Oil and Gas Sector
IFRS Foundation and EFRAG Issue Guidance on Interoperability Between Global and European Sustainability Standards
Allianz Trade and Inclusive Brains Collaborate on AI and Neurotech for Disability Inclusion
London Metal Exchange (LME) Plans for Aluminium Producers to Submit Carbon Emission Data by 2025
DOE Invests $500 Million to Develop Safe, Reliable CO2 Transportation Infrastructure
How Amazon is Reducing its Carbon Footprint in the UK
Britain’s Climate Action Plan Deemed Unlawful, UK High Court Rules
Singapore Airlines Orders 1,000 tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste
Hong Kong Launches Green Finance Taxonomy to Boost City’s Fundraising Credentials
European State of the Climate 2023 – New Report Released by WMO and Copernicus ECMWF
Goldman Sachs Acquires Majority Stake in Environmental Risk Reduction Services Provider Adler and Allan
Meta Uses Artificial Intelligence to Map the Earth’s Forests
Microsoft Signs Worlds Largest-Ever Carbon Removal Deal of 3.3 Million Tonnes with Stockholm Exergi
IBM Appoints Christina Shim as New Chief Sustainability Officer
ESG News Week In Review: 29 April – 05 May
Shaping the Future of Fashion: Sustainable Practices and Realistic Solutions
Tim Mohin: Europe’s Green Deal Finalized
QBE Insurance Names Nicola Schroder as New Group Head of Sustainability
Bloomberg’s 2023 Impact Report Showcases Progress Towards Net-Zero Emissions and Climate Action
IBM Enhances ESG Data Platform with CSRD Sustainability Reporting Features
General Motors Releases 2023 Sustainability Report, Outlines Path to Zero Emissions
Microsoft Signs Historic Corporate Renewable Energy Deal with Brookfield Asset Management
Citi Group achieves $441B of $1T sustainable finance 2030 goal with renewables a ‘major driver’
Schneider Electric Appoints Farrukh Shad as Head of Sustainability for APMEA Region
EU approves 2 year delay for reporting obligations for certain sectors and third country companies
American Express Champions Climate Solutions Throughout Earth Month 2024
ISSB Releases Digital Sustainability Taxonomy to Enhance Analysis of Financial Disclosures
EFRAG Partners with Datamaran for Smart ESG Solutions in Developing European Sustainability Reporting Standards
Workiva Survey: Sustainability Regulations Drive Major Shifts in Corporate Reporting
Bloomberg Introduces Customizable Sustainable Investment Screening Tool for Investors
EY, Denkstatt Partner to become one of the largest consulting firms in the field of ESG and sustainability in Bulgaria
PwC Report: Over 70% of Critical Minerals for Net Zero Transition at Risk Due to Climate Change
Krones Sets Ambitious Goal for Net-Zero Emissions Across Value Chain by 2040
Goldman Sachs aims to deliver $750 billion in sustainable financing, investing by 2030
US Streamlines Environmental Reviews for Clean Energy and Infrastructure Projects
Octopus Energy Named UK’s Largest Electricity Supplier, Surpasses British Gas in Market Share
World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Invests €203 Million in Spanish Solar Portfolio
Morningstar Report Reveals Record $8.8 Billion pulled from US Sustainable Funds in Q1
European Hydrogen Bank Awards €720 Million to Boost Renewable Hydrogen Production in Europe
New CREA Report Reveals China Misses Air Quality Goals as Their Economy Takes Priority
JLR and BNP Paribas Collaborate to Redefine Financial Services for Sustainable Mobility
EU Commission Takes Action Against 20 Airlines for Misleading Greenwashing Practices
Union Pacific’s 2023 Building America Report Showcases New Hybrid Locomotive and Enhanced Safety and Sustainability Achievements
BBVA Mobilizes €20 Billion in Sustainable Business, Up 41% in Q1 2024, Nears €300 Billion Goal
African Development Bank Sets $4 Trillion Annual Target to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Bridgewater Associates Partners with Global Citizen to Help Raise $5 Bln in Loans for Developing Countries
Salesforce Unveils Sustainable AI Policy Principles and Climate-Focused Initiatives
Columbia Business School Launches Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change with Major Donation
Microsoft Introduces AI-Powered Tools for Sustainable Business Strategies to Sustainability Platform
Canada to Mandate Plastic Reporting, Tracking from Plastic Manufacturers and Importers
S&P Global Sustainable1 Unveils Dataset on Climate Risks for U.S. Municipal Bonds
World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Releases 2025 Climate Action Plan
UpLink Challenges Start-Ups to Propel Net-Zero Economy with Innovative Tech Solutions
Toyota Boosts U.S. Investment with $1.4 Billion in Indiana for New BEV Production, Adds 340 Jobs
ESG News Week In Review: 22 April – 28 April
Tim Mohin: EU Adopts Supply Chain Rule
Stay Unique Eco Cabins: Where Luxury Meets Sustainability in Southern Africa
New Climate Alliance for Insurance Transition to Net Zero Emerges Amid ESG Pressures
Biden Administration Sets Landmark Power Plant Pollution Rule to clean up US power sector
BlackRock-Temasek Venture Raise $1.4 Billion for Decarbonization-Focused Growth Fund
Hong Kong Exchange Mandates IFRS-based Climate Disclosure Starting 2025
ISSB Initiates Research Projects on Nature and Human Capital Risks and Opportunities
UK Government Confirms New Target for 10% of Jet Fuel to be Sustainable by 2030
Nature Action 100 Unveils Investor Benchmark For Corporate Nature Risk Assessment
FCA Issues Anti-Greenwashing Guidance, Proposes Expansion of Sustainability Framework
SEB’s Green Bond Report Explores Scaling Up Energy Transition Investments for a Just and Speedy Net-Zero Emission Goal
Global Electric Car Sales to Hit 17 Million in 2024, With Strong Adoption Predicted in China, US, and EU by 2030
EU Parliament Sets Stricter Air Quality Laws for 2030 to Reduce Pollution and Premature Deaths
Contiki Coaches in Europe Now Powered by Biofuel!
RMI, Partners to Launch a Maritime Book and Claim System, advancing efforts in emissions decoupling for ocean transport
RE Royalties Releases Dark Green Assessed Green Bond Framework and Report
ExxonMobil at the Forefront: Fighting Plastic Waste with a Multi-Pronged Approach
OPEC Fund Launches Climate Solutions Week to Foster Just, Sustainable Energy Transition
World Economic Forum Report Identifies Nine Ways Cities Can Reduce Carbon Emissions in Construction
EU Parliament Adopts Human Rights, Environment Due Diligence Law
New Report Identifies Best Practices of Low-Carbon Leaders from Morningstar Sustainalytics
EU Introduces New Packaging Rules to Cut Waste and Boost Recycling by 2030
SBFN Research Shows Policy Reforms Boosting Sustainable Finance in Emerging Markets
Google Collaborates with Startups on AI Solutions for Sustainability Projects
TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables Form Joint Venture for RNG Projects in the U.S
The Home Depot Embraces Circular Economy: Turning Waste into Opportunity
Walmart and Sam’s Club Are Making Sustainable Choices Easy, Accessible and Affordable
Ford Announces Milestone to be Carbon Neutral by 2050: Vehicles, Operations, and Supply Chain
CO280, Aker Carbon Capture Partner with Microsoft to Enhance Carbon Removal in North America
SUCCA Africa Becomes First African Accelerator in Race to Zero Campaign
HHS Combats Climate Change with New Programs, Reducing Emissions & Tackling Extreme Heat
Royal Caribbean Group Report Details Progress on Decarbonization and Community Impact
IEA Launches New Online Tool to Track Progress on COP28 Energy Goals
LGIM Launches Energy Transition Commodities ETF to Support Global Energy Shift
World Bank and African Development Bank Partner to Electrify 300 Million in Africa by 2030
Novata Appoints Joel Raha as CTO and Jeanne Lee as Head of APAC Sales to Drive Sustainability
Exponential’s New Guide Outlines Seven Steps for Circular Business Transformation
AIIB and World Bank Renew Partnership to Boost Infrastructure and Support Sustainable Development Goals
Over Half of India’s Top 100 Listed Companies Voluntarily Disclose Scope 3 Emissions Data: PwC Report
Scotiabank Raises EUR 1 Billion in First-Ever European Green Bond Issue
ESG News Week In Review: 15 April – 21 April
Tim Mohin: Climate Advocates Call on “Silent Majority” to Act In Pivotal Election Year
J.D. Power Poll Shows Japan’s Retail Investors Care About Corporate Governance Too
South Korea’s LG Electronics Raises $800 Million Global Sustainability Bond
Ziraat Bankasi AS Secures Record $1.7 Billion Sustainability-Linked Syndicated Loan
Wellington Management Raises $385 Million in Inaugural Climate Innovation Fund
USDA and USAID Commit $1 Billion to Global Emergency Food Assistance Using U.S.-Grown Commodities
Apple Halves Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Clean Energy and Innovative Recycling Initiatives
IKEA Supply and IOM Launch Global Partnership to Enhance Rights and Well-being of Migrant Workers
Warner Bros. Discovery Published its Inaugural Sustainability Report in April 2024
JP Morgan to Invest $2.5 Trillion for Sustainable Development Financing by 2030 – Reveals New 2023 ESG Report
A $9.5 Trillion Climate Investor Group Releases Target-Setting Protocol for Assets in Private Equity, Debt
Acre Impact Capital Raises $100 Million to Address African Climate Infrastructure Needs
JICE Exceeds Financing Goals with €11.6 Billion for Circular Economy, Sets New €16 Billion Target by 2025
BBVA Conducts Sustainability Training for Over 400 Suppliers and SMEs in 13 Countries Through UN Global Compact Program
Singapore, Partners to Raise $5 Billion to Help Fund Asia-focused Climate Projects
Fast-tracking carbon removal: Climeworks extends offering beyond pure DAC
Barclays Names Isabelle Millat as Dual Head of Sustainable Finance for Global Markets and Europe
Apple Triples Clean Energy Amount From 2020 and Pledges Net-Zero Charging by 2030
Google Maps and Search Updates Make Sustainable Travel Easier to Choose
Boeing Makes Largest Purchase Ever of Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel
RWE Issues Inaugural Green Bond for Sustainable Projects Worth $2 Billion
MAS Invests S$35 Million in Upskilling Singapore’s Financial Sector for Sustainable Finance
Bezos Earth Fund To invest $100 Million for AI Solutions to Tackle Climate Change and Nature Loss
Chevron Launches $500 Million Fund for Renewable Energy Technologies
Biden-Harris Administration Exceeds 25 Gigawatt Clean Energy Target on Public Lands
AI-Powered ESG Scoring Boosts Trade & Supply Chain Finance with Finastra & TradeSun
New IEA Report Explores Carbon Credits’ Role in Accelerating Clean Energy Transition
Phillips 66 Flips the Switch: San Francisco Refinery Now Fully Renewable
New Global Wind Report Reveals Record Year for Wind Energy but Highlights Need for Policy-Driven Action
Mastercard’s 2023 ESG Report Outlines Progress Toward Social Impact Goals to Support People, Prosperity and Our Planet
EdgeConneX Secures $1.9 Billion in Sustainability-linked Financing for EMEA Digital Infrastructure Expansion
EU Mandates Energy-Efficient Buildings by 2050 to Combat Emissions and Poverty
UK to Spearhead Green Revolution with New Training Center for Future Industry Leaders
Norway Eyes Large-Scale Carbon Removal with Government Funding for Climeworks Study
Robeco Revamps Multi-Asset Strategy, Prioritizing Sustainable Transition Leaders Across Diverse Sectors
JERA, Japan’s Largest Power Company, Establishes Global Renewables Subsidiary, JERA Nex Limited in London
Air New Zealand Inks its Largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal with Finland’s Neste to Meet Net-Zero Targets
Ports Poised to Lead Green Shipping Revolution with New Report on Clean Fuel Supply
Target’s Sustainability Efforts Are Sprouting and Supporting Future Growth
ESG News Week In Review: 8 April – 14 April
Tim Mohin: Climate Rights are Human Rights
EPA’s Annual Report Shows Increase in US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Amid Economic Recovery
EU Parliament Passes Reforms to Decarbonize Gas Market, Promote Biomethane and Hydrogen
Barclays Names Rafael Abati Co-Head of Energy Transition Group EMEA
IBM Showcases Progress on Sustainability and Social Responsibility in 2023 Impact Report
EARTHDAY.ORG Highlights Climate Education as Key to Combating Climate Crisis in New Report
ISS-Corporate Bolsters Sustainability Services with Celsia Acquisition
Global Coal Power Surges Despite Renewables Boom
Australia’s Origin Energy Appoints Tony Lucas as CFO Amid Shift to Renewables
Insurers Slammed for Practices That Imperil People and Planet
European Retail Giants Zara & H&M Linked to Dirty Brazilian Cotton
DHL and Prada Take Flight on Sustainable Path with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Standard Chartered, KPMG, UN Body Launch Roadmap to Boost Climate Adaptation Funding
EU Establishes New Scheme for Carbon Removal Certification
Toyota Pumps $300 Million into Early-Stage Tech and Climate Solutions
SBTi to Expand Use of Environmental Certificates for Scope 3 Emissions Abatement in Net-Zero Standard Revision
BSI Revamps Event Sustainability Guidance: Focus on Climate, Supply Chain, and Social Impact
Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador approves World Energy’s hydrogen project
Swiss Government Renews its Contribution to the Green Climate Fund
B Capital Expands Climate Focus with Strategic Hires: Rich Lesser and Jeff Johnson Join the Team
Orchard Street Strengthens Sustainability Efforts with Kathryn Barber as Head of Responsibility & ESG
Watershed Streamlines CSRD Compliance with Dedicated Software Launch
84% of SMEs Have Not Received Any Financial Incentives to Reduce Emissions, Reveals We Mean Business Report
Trafigura Sees AI Driving Up Copper Demand by 1 Million Tons by 2030
Ascend Elements, Elemental Strategic Metals Establish AE Elemental, an European EV Battery Recycling Venture
US EPA Finalizes Rule on Cutting Chemical Plant Pollution
LyondellBasell Releases Latest Sustainability Report titled “Everyday Sustainability”
Sustainability Standards Board of Japan Issues IFRS-based Sustainability Reporting Standards
Gold Standard Among First to Meet Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market’s Core Carbon Principles
Iren Group Inaugurates Italy’s Largest Plastic Waste Sorting Plant
Neste to Supply S. Korea’s Lotte Chemical with Renewable Chemicals and Plastics
Rolls-Royce, ASCO and Landmark Join Forces for CO2 Capture in Power Generation
Amazon’s global plastic footprint might be shrinking, but the US is a different story
World Bank To Loans Ethiopia $1.72 Billion for Power, Water Supply Expansion
EY Establishes Global Sustainable Finance Innovation Hub in Dublin to Drive ESG Advancements for Financial Institutions
ESG News Week In Review: 1 April – 7 April
Tim Mohin: SEC’s Self-Inflicted Stay and Legal Battles Continue
Woodside Energy’s Angel CCS Joint Venture firm to study carbon capture at Yara Pilbara operations
JPMorgan, Citi, RBC Reach Agreement with NYC on Climate Finance Disclosures
AuditBoard and Persefoni Collaborate to Integrate Carbon Accounting with ESG Program Management
Lack of Trust in ESG Data Hinders Sustainable Investing, Says Deloitte & Fletcher School
Bezos Earth Fund Partners on Research Initiative to Aid Fossil Fuel-Dependent Economies
Chevron’s Clean Energy Division Invests in ION Clean Energy
Bloomberg Launches Government Climate-Tilted Bond Indices, Tailoring Investments to the Low-Carbon Transition
US SEC Pauses Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Court Challenge
RMI and Global Banks Introduce Pegasus Guidelines for Aviation Sector Emissions Reporting
EU Carbon Market Emissions Fall 15.5%, Record Drop Fueled by Renewables Boom
S&P Global Says Panama Canal’s Drought Dilemma Threatens Supply Chains
California Eyes $6.1 Billion Grid Boost to Unlock Offshore Wind, Clean Energy Goals
80% of Global CO2 emissions can be traced to just 57 producers, report says
Renewables Growth Lags Behind Rising Energy Demand, Emissions Climb – Finds News Global Report
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils $20 Billion Grants Initiative to Drive Clean Energy Solutions Nationwide
American Forests and Green Columbus Partner with Google to Enhance Tree Equity in Central Ohio
British Columbia Funds Studies Aimed at Net-Zero Airports, Sustainable Fuel Options
Southwest Airlines Bolsters Sustainability Efforts with SAFFiRE Renewables Acquisition
Phillips 66 Announces Major Milestone in Production of Renewable Diesel
DOE Unveils Groundbreaking Federal Blueprint to Decarbonize America’s Buildings Sector
USDA Releases Updated Greenhouse Gas Methods Report for Agriculture and Forestry
UN Global Compact Introduces 2024 SDG Pioneers Campaign Recognizing Business Leaders Advancing Sustainable Development
Morgan Stanley Acquires Energy Efficiency Solutions Provider Resource Innovations
U.S. Sees Record $239 Billion Investment in Clean Technologies in 2023, Reveals Rhodium Group & MIT Clean Investment Monitor
Boston University report says China could drive Africa’s renewable energy revolution
SSAB to Invest EUR 4.5 Billion in Fossil-Free Steel Mill in Luleå, Sweden
IKEA Funds $100M into Leapfrogging Partnership to Boost EV Transition in Emerging Markets
Malaysia’s Petronas Signs Deal with JERA to Study Carbon Capture and Storage
Octopus Energy Distributes £100 Million in Referral Payments to Customers
Goldman Sachs’s MN8 Energy Secures $325 Million to Fuel Renewable Energy Growth
MUFG triples 2030 sustainable finance target to $660 billion
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approves New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan
UK Celebrates Being First Major Economy to Halve its Emissions
TNFD Announces Leadership Changes and Appointment of Senior Advisory Group
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils $4 Billion Tax Credit Initiative to Strengthen Clean Energy Supply Chain and Drive Investments
Citi Reveals 42% of Energy Clients Lack Climate Transition Plans
£1 Billion Worth of Precious Materials Can Be Saved Through Electrical Recycling in the UK
70 Percent of European Companies Spend Less than a Quarter of Capital Expenditure on Green Initiatives
Leeward Renewable Energy Secures 400MW Power Purchase Agreement with Microsoft for Solar Projects in Texas
ESG News Week In Review: 25 March – 31 March
CMA Secures Green Claims Clarity from ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda
Tesco and NatWest Launch Sustainable Farming Initiative for Cost Reduction and Decarbonization
UN Report: Global Food Waste Tops 1 Billion Meals Daily, Amidst Rising Hunger
Brent Floating Farms Invites Participation to Combat Environmental Damage and Ensure Food Security
Persefoni Launches Free, Self-Guided Software for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management Across Supply Chains
Nestlé Partners with The Global FoodBanking Network to Strengthen Food Access Support
Antofagasta plc Sets Ambitious Emissions Reduction Targets
Petróleos Mexicanos’ Board of Directors Approves Sustainability Plan
TenneT Raises €1.1 Billion Through Green Hybrid Bond Issuance for Renewable Energy Projects
Australia creates $1 billion fund called Solar Sunshot to expand solar panel manufacturing
U.S Solar Factories Suniva and Heliene strike deal to produce ‘Made in USA’ panels
Top 5 Dutch Pension Funds Offer Billions for Energy Transition in Netherlands
SLB Acquires Majority Stake in Norway’s Aker Carbon Capture for $380 Million
UK’s Environment Agency publishes guidance on production of green hydrogen
Congressman Introduces Bill to Exclude ESG Factors from Retirement Investment Plans
BlackRock Faces Legal Heat in Mississippi Over Alleged Misleading ESG Statements
Denmarks Industriens Pension weaves MSCI Climate Action Indexes into foreign equities benchmark
New report finds secondhand clothing on track to take 10% of global fashion sales
96 percent of the electricity consumed by the BBVA Group is of renewable origin
Climate Action 100+ Releases Net Zero Standard for Oil & Gas Company Assessments
The presidents of France and Brazil meet and launch $1.1 bln program to protect Amazon rainforest
Walmart Expands Clean Energy Commitments with Nearly 1 GW of New Projects
Climeworks Partners with LEGO Group and KIRKBI for Long-Term CO₂ Removal Agreement
BII and Idemitsu Collaborate with Skye Renewables to Drive Decarbonisation in South-East Asia
Verdane Expands Decarbonisation Team with New Partners, Dr. Erich Becker and Christina Levin-Rylander
EU Nature Restoration Law Stalled as Member States Withdraw Support
Nature Action 100 Unveils Guide to Help Investors Drive Corporate Action on Nature Loss
Nigeria gives companies until 2028 to adopt eco-friendly reporting standards
ESMA Sets Out Rules for External Reviewers of EU Green Bonds
Britain extends $100 million finance facility to support food security in Africa
Morningstar Sustainalytics Report Challenges Perception of Global Utility Industry
The Next 150 Partners with Microsoft to Supply 95,000 Tons of Biochar Carbon Removal Credits
Iceland Issues Inaugural Green Bond of 750 million Euros
South Korea Unveils $313 Billion Green Financing Plan to Combat Climate Change
Eight Industry Giants Including Mitsubishi Form e-NG Coalition for Sustainable Energy
Study Finds Climate Change Poses Inflation Risks: Rising Temperatures to Drive Up Prices
Public vs. Private Climate Funds: Bridging the Gap for a Sustainable Future – MSCI Study
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Historic $6 Billion Investment to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector
Google Announces Water Stewardship Initiatives for World Water Day
ESG News Week In Review: 18 March – 24 March
Tim Mohin: Unpacking the New EU Due Diligence Directive
BNP Paribas Asset Management Unveils Inaugural Active Global Net Zero Transition Equity Fund
TP ICAP to acquire New Zealand energy and carbon brokerage, Aotearoa Energy
Advancing Global Flood Forecasting with AI: Google Research’s Breakthrough
Nestlé Partners with Cocoa Suppliers to Combat Climate Change Impact
Think Tank Rhodium Group says developing nations’ booming cement demand may drive up CO2 emissions
Barclays and Lightsource bp Forge $140 Million Tax Equity Deal for Louisiana Solar Project
Billups Partners with Cedara to Pioneer Global OOH Sustainability Solution
Carbon Markets: A Crucial Tool for Climate Finance Needs Reform
Navigating the Future: UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Unveiled
Biden-Harris Administration Sets Historic Pollution Standards for Cars
Starbucks Verifies 6,000 Greener Stores in Over 40 Markets Across the Globe
Iberdrola’s €41 Billion Investment and 10,000 New Hires by 2026 to Accelerate Electrification
Texas Schools Cut Ties with BlackRock in ESG Dispute, withdrawing $8.5 Billion
Morningstar Launches Low Carbon Transition Leaders Indexes
Microsoft Partners with EDP Renewables NA and Volt Energy Utility for Solar Project Focused on Environmental Justice
KKR Acquires Majority Stake in Avantus to Drive Renewable Energy Expansion in the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz Embarks on Sustainable Business Journey Beyond Products
Lombard Odier Investment Managers Hires Mona Shah as Senior Sustainability Strategist
Intel and Biden-Harris Administration Forge Path for $8.5 Billion Funding Under CHIPS and Science Act
ESO Releases “Beyond 2030”: £58 Billion Investment Blueprint for Britain’s Future Energy System
SBTi’s Milestone: Enabling Automakers to Align Vehicle Emissions with 1.5°C Target
Schneider Electric Partners with Hy Stor Energy to Pioneer Clean Hydrogen Hub
Dutch Court Rules KLM’s Sustainability Advertising Breached EU consumer law
IFoA Urges Pension Policymakers to Factor in Climate ‘Ruin’ Amidst Escalating Risks
JLL and Jupiter Intelligence Partner to Integrate AI-Driven Climate Risk Analytics into Real Estate Decarbonization Strategy
GRESB Launches REAL Solutions, A New Suite of Tools for Deeper Asset-Level Sustainability Insights
New ASEAN Energy Partners with ACTUAL for Net-Zero Plan at $5 Billion Pengerang Energy Complex
Google, Microsoft, and Nucor Join Forces to Accelerate Clean Electricity Future
JLL Report Reveals Tipping Point for Low-Carbon Buildings Demand in Sight
Standard Chartered and DHL Partner to Reduce Emissions with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Chevron and JX Nippon Forge Partnership to Advance Carbon Capture and Storage Value Chain
Lower Snake River Dams Found to Generate Methane Emissions, Contrary to Clean Energy Assumptions
Google signs agreement with Salt River Project (SRP) to support more than 430 carbon-free megawatts
Oracle Launches Sustainability Reporting, Management Cloud ERP Platform
 RWE Breaks Ground on First UK Solar Farms, Boosting Clean Energy Portfolio
Nestlé Steps Up Packaging Sustainability Efforts with 83.5% of Global Plastic Packaging Designed for Recycling
Germany on Track to Reach 2030 Climate Targets, Government Says
Gold Standard Launches Comprehensive Guide to Reduce Corporate GHG Emissions
NZT Power, NEP Select Contractors for £4 Billion Project for World-First Low-Carbon Power Plant with Carbon Capture
Lloyds Banking Group Donates £250,000 to Knepp Wildland Foundation, to fund three nature projects in England
Man City Plans to Make Training Facility One of Football’s Largest Producers of Renewable Energy
Google Matches U.S. DOE’s Investment in Carbon Removal Solutions of $35 Million
Tim Mohin – SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Fallout: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Leading Financial and Philanthropic Organizations Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Investor Toolkit for Climate Resilience Solutions
Shell Invests $15 Billion into Low-Carbon Energy Solutions While Aiming to Cut Emissions
California Faces Uphill Battle to Meet Ambitious 2030 Climate Goals Despite Progress in Key Sectors
Biden-Harris Administration Commits $750 Million to Propel Growth of the Hydrogen Industry in America
Deutsche Bank Links Management Pay to Decarbonization Goals in Sustainability Push: Deutsche Bank’s 2023 Report
Idemitsu, Qantas and Airbus back Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Refiner Jet Zero with $19.2 Million
Canada Announces First Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards
PRI Reveals 2030 EU Policy Roadmap to Catalyze Private Investment in Europe’s Economic Transition
Apple Strengthens Restore Fund for Nature-Based Carbon Removal with TSMC and Murata Joining
TD Bank Makes Strides in Sustainability Goals: 2023 Report Highlights Progress
S&P Global Releases “Look Forward: Multidimensional Transition,” Examining the Complexities of Energy Transformation
Recycle Player One: Virgin Media O2 Launches Console Recycling Scheme
Net-Zero Banking Alliance Tightens Guidelines for Banks’ Climate Targets
KKR launches $3 Billion public takeover offer for Encavis to Boost European Renewable Energy
Direct air capture company CarbonCapture Inc. raises $80 mln from Saudi Aramco, Amazon & Siemens
AT&T Partners with 1PointFive for Carbon Removal and Climate Action
Biden Administration’s National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy Released to Revolutionize U.S. Freight and Transport Sector
Microsoft, Green Project Collaborate to Provide Seamless Carbon Accounting to SMBs
Unreasonable Impact Welcomes 13 Climate and Social Ventures to Its UK & Europe Programme
MEPs Advocate for Stricter EU Regulations to Diminish Textile and Food Waste
SHEIN Dives into Sustainable Denim with Water-Saving Tech
Methane Emissions from Fossil Fuels Expected to Decline, Aligning with Climate Goals, Says IEA
Parliament Proposes Stricter Verification for Environmental Marketing Claims to Bolster Consumer Protection
Google, KPMG, Accenture Among Top 10 Emitters: Businesses Lag on Cutting Travel Emissions Despite Climate Pledges
Nestlé Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 13.5% in Five Years, On Track for 20% Reduction by 2025
Microsoft and Konexa Launch Nigeria’s First Private Renewable Energy Platform with $18 Million Investment
Woodside investor HESTA Calls for New Directors With Climate Skills
SEC’s New Climate Disclosure Rule to Enhance Transparency in Sustainability Reporting
UK Energy Secretary Acts to Strengthen Energy Supply with New Gas Stations Amid Net Zero Transition
Earthshot Prize Launches “Launchpad” Platform to Connect Investors with Climate Innovators
$425 Million Boost from Biden-Harris Administration to Transform Former Coal Communities into Clean Energy Hubs
Uber Launches Emission Savings Feature to Track Environmental Impact
EY, IBM Join Forces to Address Complex ESG Challenges and Drive Value-led Sustainability
Air Liquide and Vopak Forge Partnership for Singapore’s Hydrogen Future
Persefoni Welcomes Visa’s Former Sustainability Leader, Douglas Sabo to Advisory Board
Morocco Government Chief dedicates 1 Million Hectares To Green Hydrogen Projects
IDB Group Unveils $3.5 Billion Capital Inrease to Drive Social Progress, Climate Action in Latin America and the Caribbean
Europe’s Climate Crisis: Urgent Action Required as Risks Outpace Preparedness
BlackRock Fuels ENVIRIA’s Solar Expansion with $200 Million Investment
BBVA Leads in Climate Accountability with Pioneering TCFD Report, Cuts Its Emissions by 24%
Tim Mohin: Top Five Takeaways from SEC Final Climate Rule
Sustainable Fashion Consumption – Will 5 New Fashion Pieces a Year Satisfy Your Needs? 
ESG News Releases ‘Top 14 Inspiring Women Leading The Fight Against Climate Change’
Climate Vault Solutions Launches Innovative Climate Solutions Platform to Empower Businesses in Carbon Management
NatPower commits £10 Billion to UK’s biggest battery plan, driving path to 100% renewable energy by 2035
Europe’s Auto Industry: Collaboration Key to Staying Ahead in Electric Vehicle Race (ACEA)
SHEIN Boosts Women’s Empowerment with $430,000 Donation to Dress for Success
Accenture Releases Study on How Businesses Can Play a Part in Achieving SDGs
Deutsche Bank’s Initiative in Asia, Empowering Women in Agriculture
Logitech Launches Future Positive Challenge 2024, Seeking Innovations for Sustainable Electronics
Britain Announces Over £1 billion budget for renewable energy auction
USDA Fuels Rural Clean Energy Transition with $2.3 Billion Investment
RBC to Boost Renewable Energy Lending to $35 billion by 2030 to Reach Climate Goals
IBM Pledges $45 Million to Transform Urban Environments for Climate Resilience
SEC Sets New Standard with Climate-Related Disclosure Rules for Public Companies
Berkshire’s PacifiCorp Faces Billions in Oregon Wildfire Damages: A Turning Point for Climate Accountability?
Sustainable Revolution: Inside BMW’s Advanced Car Recycling Hub
Climate Fund Managers to Manage SAPP’s $1.3 Billion Energy Transmission Initiative
Schneider Electric Launches AI-Driven Sustainability Reporting for EcoStruxure IT
EU Sets New Standards for Reuse and Recycling
New InfluenceMap Report Reveals Canadian Banks’ Fossil-Fuel Exposure Outpaces US, European Peers
Permira Assembles Dedicated Team to Drive Climate Investments
H&M Group and Vargas Holding Launch Syre, a Joint Venture to Revolutionize Textile Recycling
Sustainable Fitch Appoints Marcy Block as Global Head of ESG Ratings
Bloomberg Survey Reveals Evolving ESG Data as Top Challenge for European Firms as CSRD Looms
Unilever publishes review of key trade associations climate-related lobbying
Invesco Exits Climate Action 100+ Coalition, Joining Other Major US Asset Managers
Accenture, Bitkom Study Reveals Digitalization’s Potential to Cut 73 Million Tons of CO2 by 2030
Aldi Sets a New Standard in the Recycling of Challenging Flexible Plastics
JLR Embarks on Renewable Energy Journey, Targeting a Greener Future
Chile’s Codelco ensures a matrix with 85% renewable electrical energy by 2026
New UNDP, VCMI Collaboration Aims to Boost Sustainable Development and Climate Goals
Increased Board Accountability and ESG Pushback Expected to Shape 2024 Proxy Season, ISS-Corporate Reports
Bain & Company Achieves First-Ever VCMI Carbon Integrity Platinum Claim
Climate Action 100+ Reaction to JP Morgan & State Street Departure
UK’s Electrical Retailer Currys to Raise Minimum Pay Rate by 9.5%
ISS ESG Reveals Insights from Inaugural Corporate ESG Rating Survey
Dutch pension fund ABP sets target for $32.5 billion in ‘impact’ investments by 2030
BlackRock to purchase Portland Natural Gas Transmission System from TC Energy for $1.14 Billion
Apple Hit with Record €1.8 Billion Fine for Antitrust Violations in App Store Music Streaming Practices
Hive Hydrogen Partners with Genesis for $5.8 Billion Coega Green Ammonia Initiative
Standard Chartered Release 2023 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Impact Report
ExxonMobil, Shell Partner with Government of Singapore on a carbon capture and storage value chain
UK supermarket chain Asda announces 8.4% increase for store workers pay, now highest paying UK grocery retailer
South Pole Welcomes Sustainability Veteran Dr. Daniel Klier as New CEO
BBVA Launches New Global Finance Unit for Cleantech Innovation
IEA Report Reveals Global energy-related CO2 emissions hit record high in 2023
Wells Fargo and ChargePoint Launch Flexible Financing to Provide Access to Rapidly Deployable EV Charging Stations Across the U.S.
Schneider Electric Accelerates Grid Modernization with Advanced DERMS, AI-powered Solutions, and Open Collaboration
EU Council fails to approve new environmental, human rights sustainability due diligence law
Iberdrola, Inditex, Santander, and Telefónica Launches 1st Ever Forum on Sustainable Legal Practices
SBTi Unveils Reports to Boost Corporate Climate Efforts Beyond Traditional Scope
Singapore to Introduce Mandatory Climate Reporting Beginning 2025
EPA Launches $3 Billion Clean Ports Program for Zero-Emission Infrastructure
British Airways owner IAG signs biggest ever deal for sustainable aviation fuel of nearly 1 billion litres
Carlyle Appoints Jeff Currie as Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways
Surge in AI Adoption Among Energy & Utility Companies, IBM Study Finds
Formula 1® Aims for Net Zero by 2030 with DHL’s Enhanced Biofuel Fleet
EU Sets Ambitious Targets to Restore Ecosystems by 2050
AT&T and L&T Technology Services Forge Strategic Alliance for Climate Solutions
Kering Partners with Tsinghua University and IFM for Sustainable Fashion Course
S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Launch of Innovative Biodiversity-Focused Benchmarks
Canada to Issue Innovative Green Bond Including Nuclear Energy
Deutsche Bank Unveils Updated Sustainable Finance Framework, Underscoring Commitment to Sustainability Goals
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $366 Million to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment in Rural Communities
Brazil Partners with Largest Climate Finance Alliance to Scale Climate Finance for Green Growth Plans
Italy’s Prysmian Seals $2.1 Billion contract for UK power transmission link
lululemon, Samsara Eco unveil world’s first enzymatically recycled nylon product
GM Welcomes Kurt Kelty, Former Tesla Executive, as Battery VP
Tanzania switches on first turbine of Julius Nyerere Power Project Hydro Plant in World Heritage Site
Australian Employer Gender Pay Gap Report Exposes Top Companies
European Commission Awards Italian Energy Groups $402 Million for Green Hydrogen
Italian utility A2A Invests $120 Million to Make Waste-to-Energy Plant More Sustainable, Cut Emissions
BCA says climate related financial disclosures must align with international standards
Nokia commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
UK Government re-routes HS2 Funding to £4.7bn Local Transport Fund
Germany to allow carbon capture, underwater storage
Leasing Giant Ayvens to Add Up to 500,000 Stellantis Vehicles to Fleet, Driving Electric Shift
Bio-Oils and Cepsa starts construction on the largest 2G biofuels plant in southern Europe with investment of 1.2 billion Euros
EU Carbon Tariff Likely to Have Limited Impact on Emissions Without Global Effortsm, says new ADB Study
Following EU pressure, German fashion retailer Zalando abandons ‘sustainable’ labels
Tim Mohin: SEC Climate Rule by March?
UK Energy Transition Stalls, DNV Report Warns, Urges Urgent Action
DHL Group and ICC to Share Sustainable Trade Insights at WTO Conference
FedEx Commits to Sustainability with Cutting-Edge Hub in Dubai South
Walmart Suppliers Exceed Project Gigaton Goal Early, Reducing 1 Billion Metric Tons of Emissions
UK Government to help more black cab drivers go green with further funding support
SIX Partners with Greenomy to Enhance SMEs’ Sustainability Performance
EU Pledges €233 Million for Green Transition through Strategic Environment and Climate Projects
Towards Zero Pollution: EU’s Ambitious Plan for Stricter Air Quality Standards
UK Pension Providers Lag on Climate Action, New Report Finds
SHEIN Advances Supply Chain Sustainability with $70 Million Supplier Empowerment Program
Medtronic Appoints Raman Venkatesh as First Ever Chief Sustainability Officer
UK’s Nest Corp Hires Lombard Odier to Build $6.3 Billion ESG Fund
Rio Tinto Signs Australia’s Largest Renewable Energy Venture for Gladstone Operations
Octopus Energy and Salzgitter Group Forge Solar Power Partnership to Green Steel Production
UK Announces Departure from Energy Charter Treaty, Citing Failure to Align with Climate Objectives
Microsoft Partners with Catona Climate for 350,000 Tonnes of Carbon Removal in Kenya
S&P Global Analyzes Key Factors Shaping the Future of Global Supply Chains
EU Sets Path for Climate Neutrality with Carbon Removal Certification Framework
Airbus and TotalEnergies Partners for Aviation’s Green Future with SAF Initiative
AIB Appoints Renewable Energy Veteran Paul Travers to Lead Climate Capital Division
Schneider Electric and ENGIE Launch Tax Credit Transfer for Renewable Energy in North America
Verizon’s $1 Billion Green Bond Fuels Renewable Energy Expansion
Iberdrola and Exiom Set to Launch Spain’s Premier Large-Scale Solar Panel Factory
Rockwell Automation Goes Green: Invests in Direct Air Capture with 1PointFive
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $5.8 Billion in Clean Water Infrastructure
Schroders Launches Groundbreaking Global Equity Impact Fund, Targets UN SDGs
Green finance experts unveil blueprint for mobilising net zero investment
CEC Sets $1.9 Billion Plan for California’s EV and Hydrogen Fueling Expansion
AXA IM and Aon Collaborate on Innovative Carbon Transition Bond Fund
Tesco Leads Sustainability Charge with Tubeless Aluminium Foil
RMI and NREL Launch Tools to Boost Renewable Energy Analysis and Storage Solutions
UN Global Compact Introduces Toolkit to Drive Transformational Corporate Governance
Singapore’s Blueprint to Achieve Net Zero Aviation Emissions by 2050
Octopus Energy Unveils UK’s First Vehicle-to-Grid Tariff for Free EV Charging
British Agriculture Faces £1.4 Billion Fertiliser Cost Surge Post-Ukraine Invasion
S&P Global Ratings Forecasts Sustainable Bond Issuance To Approach $1 Trillion In 2024
New Corporate Governance Rules by AXA IM Target Climate Lobbying and Executive Pay
New Study Finds That 15% of Americans Don’t Believe Climate Change is Real
Google uses satellites, algorithms and AI to help map and trace methane sources
Fils and Telr Partner to Drive Sustainability in Finance and Payments
Google, Embraer Join United Airlines’ $200 Million Sustainable Aviation Venture Fund
Global Leaders Commit to Enhanced Energy Security and Clean Transitions at IEA 50th Anniversary
IBM Enhances ESG Platform with Supply Chain Emissions Tracking Capabilities
JPMorgan Out, BlackRock Scales Back: Major Setback for Climate Action 100+
Goldman Sachs Asset Management Launches Global Green Bond ETF
EU Needs Civil Society to Deliver on SDG’s
Neustark and Microsoft Forge Path for Carbon Removal Innovation with Multi-Year Partnership
BlackRock Expands Proxy Voting Access for U.S. Retail Investors with $2.6 Trillion AUM
Japan Issues World-First $11 Billion Climate Transition Bond
Adani Green Sets Global Benchmark with World’s Largest Renewable Energy Project
Gryphon Digital Mining Achieves 100% Renewable Energy Milestone in 2024
New EU Legislation to Tackle Textiles and Food Waste, Advancing Circular Economy
EU Sets New Standards to Combat Greenwashing with Verification Requirements
Blackstone’s New European Base in London to Boost Jobs and Sustainability
ADNOC and bp Forge New Gas Venture in Egypt to Fuel Growth and Energy Security
STAX’s Innovative Multi-Port Emissions System Launched to Clean California’s Air
A New Era for EU Economic Governance: Balancing Sustainability with Growth
Alicia Forry Appointed Head of ESG at Investec Alternative Investment Management
PFZW Refines Portfolio, Retains Only Seven Oil and Gas Leaders in Climate Strategy
EY Study Reveals Consumer Hesitancy in Investing Time and Money into Sustainable Energy
AXA Investment Managers Appoints Jane Wadia as Head of Core Sustainable Product Strategy
Maersk Leads Maritime Industry with SBTi-Validated Climate Targets
Dow Issues Inaugural $1.25 Billion Green Bonds to Fund New Net Zero Chemical Plant
Deutsche Bank Backs €4.4 Billion Gigafactory Expansion to Power Europe’s EV Revolution
TDB and World Bank Boost Clean Energy in Africa with $300 Million Facility
PepsiCo Boosts Water Sustainability Efforts with New Projects in California and Florida
DHL Leads Sustainable Transport with Hydrogen Trucks in Germany
Deloitte Leads the Way in ESG & Sustainability Services, Verdantix Report Finds
UN Report Unveils Dire Situation for Migratory Species: Urgent Call for Conservation
Archroma Makes Sustainable Textile Dyeing More Affordable with AVITERA® SE GENERATION NEXT
La-Z-Boy Releases 2023 Sustainability Report: Delivering Sustainable Comfort
Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl Presence: Beyond the Hype, Lies an Opportunity?
Innovating Marine Safety: Dubai Introduces Sustainable Floating Fire Station
The English Football Premier League Takes Big Step in Sustainability with New Commitment
This weekends Super Bowl was the first NFL Championship at a stadium powered by 100% renewable energy
Iberdrola to Power Tosano Supermarkets with Clean Energy for a Decade
Salesforce Reveals the Gap Between Sustainability Commitments and Business Integration
Barclays Revises Climate Policy to Strengthen Support for Sustainable Energy Transition
Deloitte 2024 Report Highlights Trust and Human Sustainability as Crucial for Organizational Success
Amandeep Gill, UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology talks to Ketan Patel, Chairman, Force For Good
LeapCharger Welcomes Gabriele Badino as Head Sustainability Advisor for European Expansion
Greenwashing: An AI Analysis of Corporate Sustainability Practices
Google Leverages AI for Emission Reduction in Europe’s Skies
Hong Kong SAR Launches $767 Million Digital Green Bonds
HSBC and Google Cloud Launch Partnership to Boost Climate Technology Ventures
Global Demand Surges for World Bank’s 10-Year Sustainable Development Bond
MEPs Back Simplified Procedure for NGT Plants Comparable to Conventional Ones
Ford, Other Industry Leaders Support Strengthened EPA Standards on Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions
Vestiaire Collective Unveils Charity Closet Sale Promoting Slow Fashion with Jessica Chastain and Elizabeth Steward
EU Strikes Provisional Agreement on Net-Zero Industry Act to Promote Clean Technology Production
Mexican Citizen Files USMCA Complaint Over Air Pollution from Pemex Refinery
EIB’s Major Boost for Clean Energy and Sustainable Transport with €3.2 Billion Funding
RBC Climate Report Calls for Increased Investment to Achieve Canada’s Net Zero Goals
USPS Sets Comprehensive Sustainability Targets in New Climate Action Plan
Kering Achieves Exclusive ‘Triple A’ Status in CDP 2023 Rankings for Environmental Leadership
Groundbreaking Methane Monitoring Satellite by Ball Aerospace Prepped for Launch
Spain to Commit €467 Million in Water Infrastructure Investments to Combat Drought in Catalonia
Suncor must pay a record $11 Million fine for air pollution violations at Colorado refinery
Commission’s Plan for Sustainable Carbon Utilization by 2050
Schroders Greencoat Unveils UK’s First Renewable Energy Long-Term Asset Fund for Pension Savers
EU Sets Ambitious 2040 Climate Target: A Path to Neutrality
Palm Oil Supplier to Kellogg’s, Colgate, Nestle linked to Peru deforestation – EIA Reports
Under 2% of Companies Achieve CDP’s A-List Recognition, While Urgent Calls for Holistic Environmental Action Continue
MSCI Launches Solution to Centralize Private Market Climate and Sustainability Disclosures
Aramco and DHL Launches ASMO to Drive Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions in Saudi Arabia
Golden Agri-Resources Partners with WBCSD to Advance Sustainable Agriculture
GRI Launches First Global Standard to Address Sustainability Impacts of the Mining Sector
Schroders Achieves CDP ‘A’ Rating for Climate Leadership
TPG Appoints Scott Lebovitz to Lead TPG Rise Climate Infrastructure Investing
EU Boosts Sustainable Investing with New ESG Ratings Regulation
Brookfield Raises $10 Billion for Pioneering Global Transition Fund II
Deloitte Partners with Informatica and Workiva to Revolutionize ESG Reporting
Kraft Heinz and Carlton Power Ignite UK’s Renewable Hydrogen Initiative
CIF Backs Kenya’s Clean Energy Transition with a $70 Million Investment Plan
Geidea Forms Partnership with Fils to Embed Climate Positivity into Transactions
Phillips 66 Embraces Renewable Fuels in Strategic Energy Transition Move
Lyft and SiriusXM Join Mastercard’s Effort to Plant 100 Million Trees to Drive Action for the Priceless Planet Coalition
Amazon Fund for Rainforest Achieves Record $640 Million in New Pledges in 2023
Bike-friendly Paris Votes to Triple Parking Charges for SUVs
Tim Mohin: EU Sustainability at the Crossroads
EIB Group’s €11.4 Billion Investment in Spain Paves Way for Green and Digital Future
Thomas Coudert to Spearhead Sustainability Efforts at AXA IM Core Investments
DHL, Schneider Electric Launch New Shipping Model Reducing Carbon Emissions by up to 40%
Renewable Energy Sources Power Greece to a Record Year in 2023
Ørsted’s Carbon Capture Initiative to Warm 16,000 Households in Denmark
Governor Newsom Showcases California’s 2023 Achievements in Social Innovation
Reporting Matters: CEBDS Study Analyzes Sustainability Efforts of 77 Major Companies in Brazil
Top 5 ESG Headlines – Thursday, 01 February 2024
Iberdrola’s International Master Scholarship Program Aims to Cultivate Green Jobs
China’s Renewable Energy Capacity Forecast to Overtake Coal in 2024
Legal Battle Over Climate Reporting: U.S. Chamber Challenges California’s Laws
ESG Metrics Increasingly Influence Executive Pay in North American Companies, Reveals WTW Study
Google signs new PPAs that will add more than 700 megawatts of clean energy to European electricity grids
Generate Capital, CalSTRS Raises $1.5 billion for Sustainable Infrastructure Investments
Microsoft Signs Carbon Removal Deal with Nature-Based Startup Grassroots Carbon
Top 5 ESG Headlines – Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Heidelberg Materials Launches evoBuild® Leading the Change in Low-Carbon, Circular Construction Materials
ECB Broadens Climate Strategy with Enhanced Focus on Green Transition and Nature-Related Risks
Pandora Embraces Sustainability with 100% Recycled Silver and Gold in Jewelry Production
Amazon and ENGIE Sign Major Deal for 473MW from Moray West Wind Farm
UBS Appoints Beatriz Martin Jimenez as GEB Lead for Sustainability and Impact
Morgan Stanley Survey Finds Majority of Investors Planning to Increase Sustainable Investments This Year
Diligent and Manifest Climate Join Forces to Enhance GHG Emissions Measurement with AI
Schroders Greencoat Secures Largest UK Solar Portfolio with £700 Million Toucan Energy Deal
Toppan Merrill, Nasdaq Metrio™ Join Forces to Streamline ESG & CSRD Reporting
Top 5 ESG Headlines – Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Unequal World: IEA Chief Urges “New Relationship” with Energy-Poor Africa
PenSam Partners with S&P Dow Jones Indices to Launch Custom Climate-Focused Index
Allianz Launches Comprehensive Tool SAMEpath to Track Path to Net Zero Goals
Texas Attorney General Bars Barclays from State’s Bond Market Over ESG Non-Compliance
SBTi’s Unprecedented Growth: Doubling Climate Validations and Gaining Charitable Status in 2023
OPEC Fund Achieves Record $1.7 Billion Development Funding in 2023
IESBA Launches Public Consultation on New Ethical Benchmark for Sustainability Reporting and Assurance
Transforming Food Systems Could Create Multi-Trillion Dollars of Economic Benefits Every Year, Study Finds
The Coca-Cola System: Refreshing Local Economies and Communities Worldwide
EIB Global Pledges €1.5 Billion to Boost Sustainable Transport in Central Asia
Iberdrola Q-Cero: Over 40 Companies Unite for Thermal Demand Decarbonization in Spain
Bloomberg Partners with Ørsted in 15-Year Deal to Boost Renewable Energy Production
bp Expands Offshore Wind Presence by Taking Full Control of Beacon Wind Projects in the US
European Commission Adopts New Regulation Eliminating 500 Million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent Emissions
Eni Advances with Livorno Bio-Refinery Conversion, Aiming for Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Top 5 ESG Headlines – Friday, 26 January 2024
Global Gas Demand Set to Rise in 2024, Driven by Emerging Economies and Colder Weather: IEA’s latest Gas Market Report says
Maersk Introduces “Ane Maersk,” World’s First Large Methanol-Enabled Container Vessel
Airbus Launches Inaugural Global Aircraft Recycling Project in China: The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC)
CVS Health Announces Renewable Energy Agreements with Constellation
IKEA Releases Sustainability and Climate Reports 2023: Reduced GHG emissions and Accelerated Climate Actions
Biden Administration Pauses LNG Export Approvals, Citing Climate Concerns
GRI Launches New Biodiversity Reporting Standard
EFRAG Releases Exposure Drafts for EU Sustainability Reporting Standards for SMEs
Deloitte, Circle Economy Foundation Release Circularity Gap Report 2024 – predicting circular economy to help reduce emissions by 40%
HSBC Unveil Their First Net Zero Transition Plan
Fastmarkets Sets Benchmark with New European Low-Carbon Steel Price
DHL Group Partners with RWE for Sustainable Electricity from Offshore Wind Farm
Goldman Sachs and IFC Enhance Support for Women Entrepreneurs with New Initiative in Emerging Markets
World Bank’s New Bond Initiative Aims to Tackle Global Plastic Pollution
H&M Group and Alight Power Up Sweden with New Solar Park Agreements
Commission launches AI innovation package to support AI startups and SMEs
EU’s CO2 emissions from fossil fuels drop 8%, reaching the lowest levels in 60 years – CREA Reports
MAS Director, Chia Der Jiun Emphasizes Collaborative Efforts in Sustainable Finance at SSFA Launch
TotalEnergies Strengthens Energy Storage in Germany with Kyon Energy Acquisition
Top Tier Impact Panels in DAVOS Illuminate Pathways for Energy Transition and Responsible Investing
USDA’s $207 Million Investment Fuels Clean Energy and Fertilizer Projects for Farms
USPS Unveils First Postal Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Electric Delivery Vehicles
Majority of Business Leaders Plan to Increase Sustainability Investments in 2024 – Capgemini Survey Finds
ArcTern Soars Past Target, Raising $335M for Scalable Climate Tech (GHG Focus)
Shoprite Leads Circular Economy, Converting Food Waste to Feed 3,000 Cattle
Vantage and Nuveen Fuel Budderfly’s $400 Million Drive for Clean Energy Transition
Schroders Commits to TNFD Early Adopters, Advancing Nature-Focused Finance
ADNOC commits $23 billion for Decarbonization Projects, Technologies and Lower-carbon Solutions
BlackRock invests $500 Million to Accelerate Recurrent Energy’s Global Renewable Energy Platform
TOP 10 Trends in Clean Energy Technology in 2024 – S&P Global Commodity Insights
Eni Sets New Standards in Energy Innovation with HPC6 Supercomputer
Advancing Spanish Renewable Energy: Plenitude Collaborates on Offshore Wind Projects
Saint-Gobain Enhances its Digital Solutions Portfoilio to Accelerate its Customers’ Decarbonization
Flying Tiger Copenhagen and Maersk Team Up for Greener Ocean Logistics
Fueled by Shell Victory, Milieudefensie Takes Bold Step Against ING in Landmark Climate Case
EU Strikes Deal to Cut CO2 Emissions from Heavy-Duty Vehicles
EBA Opens Consultation on ESG Risk Management Guidelines for Financial Institutions
Barclays Reimagines Cambridge Space to Fuel Climate Tech Innovation
EIT InnoEnergy and Demeter Launch €500 Million Fund for EU’s Battery Supply Chain
H2 Green Steel Raises €4 Billion in Debt Financing for the World’s First Large-scale Green Steel Plant
Mashreq Partners with UAE Fintech Fils to Launch Carbon Offsetting Services for Corporate Clients
Passport Academy Brings Expert Educational Courses to Signatories of The Climate Pledge
Four Years Strong as Amazon Leads the Pack in Clean Energy Procurement
Giving to Amplify Earth Action to Mobilize $50 Billion for Climate Action and Nature Conservation
LEGO® Pioneers Circular Economy with Replay Brick Recycling in UK
GRI Academy Launches Course to Master ESRS Reporting for Sustainability Practitioners
Unified Approach to Emissions Reporting: GRI and IFRS Foundation’s Latest Collaboration
Macron at Davos: Pushing for a ‘Sovereign’ Europe in Defense and Green Energy
Novata Launches Carbon Navigator to Simplify Emissions Measurement and Reporting
Honesty in Marketing: European Parliament Bans Unfounded Environmental Claims
Shree Ramkrishna Exports Leads Net Zero Charge, Revolutionizing Sustainability in the Diamond Industry
BBVA’s Carlos Torres Vila Urges Consumer Involvement in Energy Transition at Davos
Schneider Electric Tops ESG Rankings for 13th Year
WEF Launches Initiative to Boost $2.8 Trillion for Clean Energy in Global South
Schwab Foundation’s Global Alliance Aims for $1.125 Trillion Boost in Social Innovation Funding
Ørsted Achieves Top Spot in 2024 Global 100 for Sustainable Energy
Stellantis Ventures Boosts Eco-Friendly Mobility with Investment in Tiamat’s Sodium-Ion Battery Tech
Trafigura Partners with 1PointFive for Groundbreaking Carbon Removal Project
Investor Revolt at Shell: $4 Trillion in Assets Push for Stricter Emissions Targets
IFCO Introduces Dora: The Game-Changing Reusable Plastic Pallet
Climate Change Trade-Offs: What Does it Take to Keep Our World Insurable? – Study by Allianz
Sarah Gledhill Takes COO Role to Propel Climate Asset Management
London’s Climate Crisis: Interim Report Reveals Urgent Need for Action
UN Secretary-General Calls for Urgent Action on Climate and AI
Renewable Energy in Spain and Portugal Gets €2 Billion Boost from Iberdrola-Norges Bank Alliance
Green Investing: Lazard Adds Evie Paterson to Sustainable Equity Team
FigBytes Included in Sustainability Management Software Report
EU Freezes F-Gases, Paving Way for Cleaner Future
First Movers Coalition Drives $16B Demand for Climate Tech with 120 Commitments
Coca-Cola and Reliance Retail’s Circular Economy Initiative in India
Northvolt Secures Record-Breaking $5 Billion Green Loan for Gigafactory Expansion
CES 2024 Las Vegas Shows Climate-Friendly Tech Is Going Mainstream
EIB Commits Over $1 Billion to Finance Northvolt’s Gigafactory, Boosting Europe’s Green Battery Production
PwC CEO Survey: Climate Concerns Drive Transformation Agenda
Barclays Launches New Energy Transition Banking Team to Support Clients on the Path to Net Zero
World Economic Forum Report Finds: 10 Measures to Close the Emissions Reduction Gap
MORFO Presents its Innovative Forest Restoration Technology In Rio De Janeiro
Flexstone Partners Names Samira Boussem Managing Director for Sustainability
ACE Green Delivers Emissions-Free Lead Battery Recycling Tech to ACME in Taiwan
Young Visionaries Lead Singapore Towards a Sustainable Energy Future
EPA’s Proposed Rule Targets Methane Emissions in Oil and Gas Industry
Federmanager and Eni to Develop ESG Training for Corporate Managers
ScottishPower’s Historic £5.4 Billion Boost for UK’s Green Energy Transition
COP28 Interview – Prof. Petteri Taalas, Secretary General, WMO talks to Ketan Patel, Chairman, Force For Good
Samsung’s Eco-Innovations Shine at CES 2024’s Sustainability Zone
Iberdrola and ANFACO-CECOPESCA Collaborate to Decarbonize the Marine Industry
Bezos Earth Fund Launches $1M Prize for Greenhouse Gas Removal Innovations
UK Climate Adviser Chris Stark Takes the Helm at Carbon Trust as New CEO
1PointFive and BCG Join Forces: A Landmark Deal for Direct Air Capture Carbon Credits
BlackRock Acquires World Leading Infrastructure Investment Platform Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for $12.5 Billion
Global Net Zero Commitment: 20 Industrial Clusters Across 10 Countries Join Forces
BCSD Taiwan Spearheads Sustainability Shift with WBCSD Tools for Business Resilience
EU Passport for Inclusion: Disability Card Smooths Travel Obstacles
IEA Highlights Major Leap in Renewable Energy, Edging Closer to COP28 Targets
Mytheresa and DHL Express Commit to Sustainability with Major Investment in Eco-Friendly Fuel
Plenitude Expands U.S. Renewable Energy Portfolio with Major Investment in Solar Plants
BNP Paribas Asset Management Updates Global Sustainability Strategy for Enhanced ESG Integration
LG Electronics Targets ‘Future Vision 2030’ with Sustainable Investments and Eco-Focused Innovations
New Benchmarks for Sustainable Development: S&P Dow Jones Indices Introduces SDG-Aligned Indices
Speeki Integrates AI into the Speeki Platform to Support Building ESG initiatives and Programmes
Clarios and Altris Join Forces to Innovate in Sustainable Sodium-Ion Battery Tech for Automotive Industry
BMW Group Surpasses Sales Targets in 2023, Leads in Electric Mobility Growth
ADNOC Diversifies into Carbon Management with Strategic Stake in Storegga
Integrating Sustainability into Supply Chains: Sphera’s Acquisition of SupplyShift
IAEA Scientists Mission to Uncover Microplastics in Antarctica
Bangkok E-Bus Programme Spearheads Climate Action with Historic ITMOs Issuance
World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Risks Report: Growing Risks and Emerging Responses
Sustainability Takes the Plate at Helsinki’s Culinary Event of the Year: Michelin Green Star
Denmark and India Forge Alliance for Green Fuel Development
Boeing Launches X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project, Advancing in Green Aviation Technology
GreenIT and Galileo Partner on 140 MW Solar PV Projects to Boost Renewable Energy in Italy
Caterpillar, CRH Forge Strategic Alliance for Electric Off-Highway Trucks and Sustainable Solutions
Tata Starbucks Aims for 1,000 Stores in India by 2028, Doubling Employment
Statkraft to Invest €6 Billion in Hydro and Wind Power Upgrades Across Norway
Qcells, Microsoft Expands Renewable Energy Partnership in Historic 12 GW Deal
TotalEnergies Launches Innovative Subsea CO2 Separation Technology at Brazil’s Mero Field
IFC Grants €300 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan to Boost Iberdrola’s Renewable Projects in Emerging Markets
Schneider Electric Unveils Research on Middle East Decarbonization Pathways by 2060
EU Approves €2.9 Billion French State Aid for Green Industry Investments in Net-Zero Transition
Action on Energy Demand Could Boost Growth, Save Economies $2 Trillion a Year and Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Say Global CEOs
Robeco Sets 2024 Engagement Goals: Focusing on Ocean Biodiversity, Hazardous Chemicals, and Sustainable Fashion
BT Group Pilot Powers Up First EV Charger Repurposed from Street Cabinet, Boosting UK’s Charging Network
10 Ways Google Empowers Sustainable Choices in 2024
Atlantic Project Cargo Enhances Global Food Supply Chain with Specialized Agricultural Machinery Shipping
Coca-Cola and Better for All Drive Sustainability at USC Zero-Waste Basketball Match
Tim Mohin: 2023 in Review and 2024’s Emerging Trends
Hyundai Motor and Kia Partner with Gore for Innovative Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Development
First Solar and Cleantech Solar to Offset 7,000 Kilotons of CO2 with 150 MW Renewable Energy
Volvo Car Corporation Secures €420 Million EIB Loan for Electric Vehicle Development
Germany Hits 70-Year Low in CO₂ Emissions, Agora Energiewende Study Reveals
Amazon Partners with Plug Power for On-Site Green Hydrogen Production in Colorado
Volvo Cars Welcomes Vanessa Butani as New Head of Global Sustainability
Textile Waste: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
World Bank Launches AUD 2 Billion Bond to Fuel Green and Social Projects
Trimble’s New Carbon Marketplace Bridges Gap Between Agriculture and Sustainability
World Bank Launches $1.4 Billion CAD Bond for Sustainable Development, Attracting Wide Investor Base
Advanced Power Acquires Solar Energy Tax Credits, Solidifying Clean Energy Vision
Shanghai Electric Launches Major UK Energy Storage and Solar Projects, Strengthening Renewable Footprint
Adani Green Seals $300 Million JV Deal with TotalEnergies for 1,050 MW Renewable Projects
World Bank Launches $5 Billion 7-Year Bond for Sustainable Development Goals
Boston Solar Teams Up with Energizer Solar for Renewable Energy Innovation
CIP Acquires Full Ownership of Soltec’s Danish Solar PV Portfolio to Boost Renewable Energy
GWSO INC Acquires AQST USA LLC, Accelerating Clean Energy Innovations
EU Launches Investigation into Chinese Biodiesel Imports Amid Dumping Concerns
Restaurants Canada and McDonald’s Boost Canada Plastics Pact’s Circular Economy Drive
Brussels Airport Boosts Green Flying with Government-Backed SAF Incentives
DLMI and Evertreen Unite for Major Tree-Planting Drive, Aiding Climate Goals
Germany’s Renewable Energy Milestone: Over 50% of 2023’s Electricity Sourced Sustainably
Starbucks Sets Industry Standard by Accepting Reusable Cups for All Orders, Including Drive-thru and Mobile
DOE Unveils New Energy Efficiency Standards for Appliances, Projecting $1 Trillion Savings Over 30 Years
CIP and Mexican Authorities Ink MoU for Helax Istmo: A Milestone Green Hydrogen Project in Oaxaca
GRAVITY Launches AI-Driven Sustainable Business Model in Banking
EOA Foundation: Uniting for Sustainable Development and Global Impact
Renovare Fuels and NASA Partner to Launch Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in County Derry
€400M EIB Backing Fuels MYTILINEOS’ Energy Transition
Malaysia’s 11-Year-Old Eco-Hero Urges Global Youth to Rise Against Climate Change at COP28
Pandox Leverages Sustainability with SBTi-Validated Targets and Linked Loans
Illinois American Water Pours $297 Million into State’s Water & Wastewater Systems
JinkoSolar Secures World’s First SBTi-Approved Net-Zero Targets
GCL SI and Ocean Sun Illuminate La Palma with 270 kWp Floating Solar Demo, Boosting Decarbonization Efforts
Emeren Fuels Greener Spain with 86 MWp Solar Purchase
Catan Goes Green: Modern Twist Combines Strategy with Sustainability for a Winning Future
Mentech Advances Green Technology with Outdoor Products for Carbon Emission Reduction
Bloom Energy and SK ecoplant to Power South Korea’s Green Hydrogen Initiative with KOSPO
Weyerhaeuser Marks Debut in Carbon Market with Sale of Forest Carbon Credits
Eni Advances Congo LNG Project with Tango FLNG Facility Gas Introduction
Protecting Human Rights through the Responsible Glove Alliance: A Collaborative Effort
Trip.com Group Forecasts 2024 Travel Trends: AI Innovation, Sustainable Journeys, and Event Tourism Rise
Pattern Energy Secures Record $11 Billion for U.S.’s Largest Clean Energy Project, SunZia
First Solar Inks Deal for $700 Million in Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Manufacturing
SHEIN Customer Study Reveals Growing Embrace of Circular Fashion Practices
Senkron.Energy and Microsoft Boost Renewable Energy Innovation with New OnePact AI Collaboration at COP28
Maersk, Yokohama City, and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Partner for Green Methanol Bunkering Infrastructure
Morningstar Debuts Transatlantic SDG Index with Sustainalytics and Citi for ESG Impactful ESG Investing
Manaos and ESG Book Unite to Revolutionize Investment with Cutting-Edge, Transparent ESG Data Integration
Canada Says All New Cars to be Zero Emissions by 2035
Pigeon Singapore and LyondellBasell Partner to Introduce Bio-Circular Plastic in Nursing Bottles
Solar Giant Yingli Powers 1.25 GW Saudi Mega-Project: Fueling Clean Energy in the Middle East
SNICKERS® Launches Low GI Dark Chocolate Cereal in Recyclable Mono Material Packaging
SDG Namibia One Fund Acquires 24% Stake in Nation’s First Gigawatt Green Hydrogen Project
Clean Hydrogen Boom Incoming: US Treasury Unveils “Rigorous” Tax Incentives
Iberdrola’s Hybrid Hydroelectric and Solar Plant Marks a Renewable Energy Milestone
AWS Expands Canadian Presence: Launches Second Region in Calgary Boosting Tech Jobs and Economy
American Express Commits $12.75M in Grants to Aid Small Businesses in Climate Resilience and Disaster Recovery
FAB Private Banking Unveils ESG Fund Aligned with UN SDGs for Impactful Investment
BBVA and Isagen Pioneer Sustainable Finance with $21 Billion Linked to Environmental Goals
EU Commission Approves €17.7 Billion Italian Boost for Centralized Electricity Storage System
EU Commission Greenlights €1.3 Billion French Aid for Non-Fossil Electricity Tech to Balance Demand
Meta and Adapture Renewables Sign Agreements for 330 MW of Solar in Illinois and Arkansas
EEX Announces 2024 Auction Schedule for EU and Aviation Emission Allowances
European Council Sets Path for Enhanced Transparency in ESG Ratings
Microsoft Partners with Chestnut Carbon for Long-term Nature-Based Carbon Removal Solutions
EIB Invests €500 Million in Enexis for Dutch Electricity Network Expansion Supporting REPowerEU Goals
BBVA Mexico and Nestlé Collaborate to Foster Sustainable Farming Practices Among 1,500 Agribusiness Suppliers
EIB Group and Santander Boost Green Housing in Spain with €217M Financing Initiative
Ørsted Commits to World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm: Hornsea 3 Set to Power Millions
Biden-Harris Invests $40 Million Initiative to Train Clean Energy Workforce
Eni Advances Energy Transition Strategy with EIP Investment in Plenitude
BBVA Expands 2030 Emission Reduction Targets to Aviation and Shipping Sectors
Iberdrola Achieves Milestone with €5.3 Billion ESG-Linked Credit Facility
TotalEnergies Secures Major Solar CPPA Deals with LyondellBasell for Sustainable Energy Supply
Origis Energy Secures $344M in Financing for Pioneering Solar and Storage Project
Equinix Channels $4.9B Green Bonds into 172 Eco-Friendly Projects
Deutsche Bank Doubles Down on Indonesia with €600M Investment
Volvo Trucks Launches Electric Fleet in South America
IFC, World Bank Show the Way for Georgia’s Growth: Renewables, Logistics and Digital Tech
Biden-Harris Admin’s $600M Boost for Environmental Justice Projects
LG Energy Solution Vertech Selected for 10 GWh of US Energy Storage Projects
Air Liquide Advances Climate Action with New CO2 Capture Project in Rotterdam
EU and Kenya Seal Landmark Economic Partnership Agreement with Sustainability Focus
EIB Grants €150 Million Loan for Solar Energy Expansion on European Roofs
Caterpillar and Newmont Lead the Way in Sustainable Underground Mining Solutions
Upstream Energy Sector Leverages AI for Carbon Reduction and Energy Transition
Euro 7 Agreement: Stricter Emission Rules for EU Road Transport
Schroders Partners with GREEN to Boost Sustainability in Real Estate
Biden-Harris Administration Allocates $530M for Energy Efficient Building Codes
Octopus Energy’s $800M Investment Marks a Leap in Renewable Energy Deployment
COP28 Spotlights Hollywood: NBCUniversal Leads Climate Action in Entertainment
IEA’s Energy Efficiency Training in India Aims to Accelerate Clean Energy Shift
IFC Invests in A.P. Moller Capital’s Fund to Boost Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia and Africa
Guangdong’s Leap Towards Carbon Neutrality with Green Energy
Biden-Harris Fuels $350M Push Against Methane Emissions in Oil & Gas Sector
ECB/ESRB Reports: Finance Sector Key to Tackling Climate-Related Stability Risks
EU Demands Stronger National Energy and Climate Plans from Member States to Meet 2030 Goals
Tim Mohin – COP28: Beginning of the End of the Fossil Fuel Era?
AT&T Plugs into Rivian EVs for Fleet Efficiency and Emissions Reduction
Trip.com’s Green Revolution: 16 Million Choose Sustainable Travel in ESG Report
Global Coal Use at All-Time High in 2023, Says IEA
BCG and Climeworks Forge 15-Year Path to Carbon Removal Innovation
Schroders Greencoat Wins UK Govt Contracts for 3 Green Hydrogen Projects
Iberdrola Drives UK’s Energy Transition with £1.8 Billion Project
Recycling in America: Critical Policy Shifts Needed for $6.5 Billion Savings, Ball Corporation Reports
Fueling the Future: bp Powers BWT Alpine F1 Team’s Net-Zero Race
Apollo Launches ACT Equity ELTIF for Clean Energy Investments
EIB’s €5 Billion Boost for Wind Power and €20 Billion in Sustainable Projects
SBTi Kickstarts Net-Zero for Insurance Underwriting with New Industry Brief
Lab Solutions Surpass $4 Billion in Climate Finance Mobilization
Citizens and Mastercard Unveil Eco-Friendly Debit Cards
UNIDO and DHL Group Join Forces to Tackle Food Waste and Climate Impact
Ara Partners’ Raise $3 Billion for Industrial Decarbonization, Targeting Carbon Cuts and Growth
BNP Paribas Launches the Climate Impact Infrastructure Debt Fund
Microsoft and Inherit Carbon Solutions Seal Carbon Removal Offtake Agreement
Garanti BBVA Shines with Solar Energy Initiative on Buildings and ATMs
COP28 Concludes With “Historic” Climate Deal to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
Krispy Kreme Releases Inaugural ESG Report
UK Announces Unlimited Financial Penalties for Environmental Offences, Meaning “polluters always pay”
Chipotle’s Green Revolution: Investing in AI Farming and Climate-Smart Fertilizers
JCB Unveils its Pioneering Hydrogen Combustion Technology at EXCON
IFC and Bank of the Lao PDR Strengthen Partnership to Boost Green Finance, Achieve Climate Goals
Australia Releases 8 Principles to Guide Businesses’ Environmental Claims
Commonwealth Launches e-learning Course to Help Countries Access Billions in Climate Finance
Singapore’s Seraya Closes US$800 Million Asian Infrastructure Fund Backed by BlackRock and AIIB
COP28: World Economic Forum Spearheads 12 High-Impact Climate Action Partnerships
GE Vernova Awarded £1Bn Contract for UK’s First High-Capacity East Coast Subsea Link to Power 2 Million Homes
UN Appeals for $46 Billion in 2024 to Address Escalating Global Crises
IEA Assesses Impact of COP28 Renewable and Methane Pledges on Global Emissions
Estonia Aims for 80% GHG Reductions by 2035 and 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
Commission Welcomes Deal to Decarbonise EU Gas Markets and Promote Hydrogen
Schneider Electric and ICBA Sign MoU to Empower Youth and Women in Sustainability at COP28
UN Chief’s Final Push at COP28: ‘Time to Phase Out Fossil Fuels’
COP28: Netherlands Launches International Coalition to Phase Out Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Government of Canada Announces New Economic Incentive to Reduce Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle
Green Jobs Remain Resilient, But Demand Falls Indicate Potential Challenges, PwC Reports
How I See It: By Kurt Harrison
Tim Mohin: COP28 – A Week in Review
SBTI Invites Building Sector to Pilot New Sustainable Building Guidance Tool
JICA and ADB Join Forces: $1.5 Billion Investment in LEAP 2 Fund for Sustainable Infrastructure
Advancing Sustainability in Web3: OKX Ventures Partners with Ethereum Climate Platform
Canada’s Planned Regulations to Limit Oil and Gas Emissions
China Publishes Action Plan to Improve Air Quality
Promoting Sustainable Practices: The Singapore, Papua New Guinea Carbon Credits Agreement at COP28
HanETF and Sprott Launch Copper Miners ETF Focused on Lower Carbon Footprint
Danish Start-up BeCause Raises Nearly $2M to Revolutionize Sustainability in the Travel and Tourism Industries
Toyota’s Road to Sustainability: Unveiling the 2023 North American Environmental Report
COP28 Unveils Global Plan for Near-Zero Emission Buildings by 2030
Amazon Greens Up Europe: Eco-Logistics Boost SMEs, Slash Carbon Footprint by 50%
Bacardi Sets New Environmental Benchmark with Hydrogen-Based Bottle Manufacturing
Maersk Leads Maritime Sustainability with Green First Methanol-Powered Container Vessel
Microsoft Invests Big in One of the Largest-Ever Nature-Based Deals to Remove 1.5 Million Tons of Carbon
Garanti BBVA Reinforces Green Finance Leadership with Renewed $415 Million ESG Syndicated Loan
Bloomberg Expands ESG Offerings with Innovative Green Bond Indices
TotalEnergies and Masdar’s Test Flight Pioneers Methanol-to-SAF Conversion at COP28
FAB Commits $135 Billion to Green Finance by 2030, Increasing Sustainable Investment
MAS Releases Code of Conduct for ESG Rating and Data Product Providers
Arab Coordination Group Announces $10 Billion Energy Transition Plan at COP 28
COP28 is About Action, Not Politics and Point Scoring, Says UN Climate Chief
Maersk’s ECO Delivery Solution Helps Nestlé Cut Ocean Logistics Emissions by Over 80%
Google, ASM, and HP Join Schneider Electric’s Catalyze Program for Decarbonizing Semiconductor Supply Chain
Ørsted Launches Construction of Denmark’s First Full-Scale Carbon Capture Project
Maersk Invests Over $500 Million in Southeast Asia for Integrated Logistics Expansion
Uganda’s New Energy Transition Plan Targets Net Zero Emissions by 2065
Nedbank Launches R2.1 Billion Green Private Power Bond – Fueling Renewable Energy in South Africa
EU to Force Products to Last Longer, Ban Fast Fashion Waste: New Ecodesign Rules
CIP Launches $3 Billion Clean Energy Growth Markets Fund
Iberdrola, Masdar to Invest €15 Billion in Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen Projects Globally
Deloitte Partners with Leading Academic Institutions for Enhanced Sustainability Training
IFC, MAS, and Temasek Unite for Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia
World Bank Launch Climate and Health Program to Protect Millions from Rising Climate-Related Deaths
New Global Hub in Abu Dhabi to Accelerate Climate Finance Innovation
Rockefeller Foundation, MAS at COP28 Launches World’s First “Coal-to-Clean” Carbon Credits Program
energyRe Secures $1.2 Billion for U.S. Clean Energy Transition
EIB, AllianzGI Announce New Capital Commitments to the Emerging Market Climate Action Fund at COP28
Eni Secures €3 Billion in Sustainability-Linked Credit for Greener Energy Goals
New EFRAG-GRI MoU Enhances Sustainability Reporting in Europe
Tim Mohin: COP28 Opens with Optimism
Stella McCartney, Protein Evolution Launch The World’s First Garment Made Using Biological Recycling
EU, EIB and Breakthrough Energy Partnership to Boost Innovative Climate Technologies
RMI Introduces New Sustainable Aluminum Finance Framework to Propel Industry Decarbonization
Decarbonizing the Skies with Avelia: Shell and Accenture Partner on Blockchain-Based SAF Platform
World Bank Group Commits $40 Billion for Climate Action in Ambitious New Plan
Stripe Launches Innovative Climate Orders to Boost Carbon Removal Efforts
Volvo Targets 75% CO2 Emission Cut Per Car by 2030, Advances in Green Tech
Sustainability Unlocked’s parent company xUnlocked raises £5 million Series A investment to enhance sustainability & ESG training
Food Systems at the Heart of COP28: Multistakeholder Collaboration is Key
DHL Launches Eco-Friendly European Innovation Center in Germany, Focussing on Sustainability
Google, Fervo Partnership Brings Carbon-Free Energy to Nevada
Nasdaq Tackles ESG Reporting Challenges with AI-powered Sustainable Lens
Dow Invests $6.5 Billion in World’s First Net-Zero Chemical plant
Microsoft and UNFCCC Team Up for AI-Driven Climate Monitoring at COP28
FCA Confirms Sustainability Disclosure and Labelling Regime
$44 Billion Path: World Bank Outlines Azerbaijan’s Climate Resilience Strategy
IEA Report: Urgent Boost Needed in Global Energy Efficiency for Climate Goals
Global Concern on Climate High, But Climate Literacy Dips: Allianz Survey
Carbon Removal Startup Graphyte Signs 10,000 Tons of Carbon Removal Contract with American Airlines
EU Tightens Grip on Industrial Pollution with New Emission Rules
Bloomberg and Goldman Sachs Drive $500M Clean Energy Transition Boost in Asia
S&P Global’s New COP28 Report Calls for Urgent Accelerated Energy Transition
Power Sustainable Closes Out Vintage II with CAD $800M for Renewable Energy Push
Alibaba Joins Forces with WBCSD to Build a Sustainable Future
IKEA Launches UK Mattress Recycling Scheme to Transform Waste into Raw Materials
China’s Renewables Revolution: US$140 Billion Investment Drives Global Leadership
Allianz, Dutch Development Bank Back $1.1 billion SDG Loan Fund
Disability Inclusion Drives Revenue and Profitability, Reveals Accenture Study
Deloitte, IBM Partner To Help Clients Accelerate Emissions Reductions Strategies
EY and AspenTech Join Forces to Optimize Manufacturing and Modernize Utility Grids
Amazon and Clarity AI Advance Sustainable Investing at Scale
Global CCUS Momentum Surges: IEA Outlines Policy Framework for Commercial Success
Preem Becomes Largest Renewable Aviation Fuel Producer in Northern Europe with $525m Investment
H&M Group, DBS Pioneer Green Loan Program to Decarbonize Fashion Supply Chains
EIB Backs Billerud’s Bioproduct Mill Upgrade with €110m Loan
Bloomberg Empowers Investors to Align with UN SDGs
Iberdrola Accelerates UK Energy Transition with £12 Billion Investment
BNP Paribas Empowers Microfinance with Inclusive & Sustainability-Linked Financing
Indonesia Unveils $20 Billion Investment Plan for Just Energy Transition
ESG Investors Remain Committed to Transition Despite Headwinds, says Deutsche Bank’s CIO
Lloyd’s Launches Consultation on Insuring Transition to a Lower-carbon Economy
EU Launches €800 Million Auction to Fuel Renewable Hydrogen Production
Climate Finance for Small-Scale Agriculture Plummets 44%
Tim Mohin: California Approves Groundbreaking Climate Disclosure Laws
How I see it: Green isn’t a Colour
The Climate Drive Empowers Supply Chain to Accelerate Decarbonization Efforts
Companies Must Make Tough Choices Now to Survive Clean Energy Revolution, IEA Says
EU Takes Major Step Towards Net-Zero Technologies with €4 Billion Innovation Fund
Ericsson Commits to Energy Efficiency, Issuing First Green Bond Worth €500 Million
Maersk Signs Its Largest-Ever Green Fuel Deal to Drive Fleet Decarbonization
Intel Vows to Reach Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040, Shaping a Greener Tech Industry
MEPs want to vote to end all subsidies for fossil fuel globally by 2025 at COP 28
Deloitte Acquires Fleet Challenge Canada to Accelerate Fleet Decarbonization Efforts
Germany’s Chancellor Scholz Pledges €4 Billion for Green Energy Projects in Africa
Hilti and SAP Partner to Transform Construction with Circular Economy
Air Liquide and Sasol Drive Secunda’s Sustainability Transformation with 100 MW Renewable Energy
ABB and EIB Forge €500 Million Partnership to Drive Smart and Sustainable Electrification
EU Cracks Down on Greenwashing with Stringent Carbon Removal Certification
Telefónica Reinforces Sustainable Leadership with €850 Million Green Bond Issue
North American Companies Stumble on UN Environmental Standards, ESG Book Warns
BBVA Sets Eco-Friendly Benchmark with New Sustainable Headquarters
Eneco Paves the Way for Europe’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant
Starbucks Unveils EPCI Board Committee to Champion Environmental, Partner, and Community Impact
Maersk and Nissan Forge Long-Term Partnership for Sustainable and Resilient Logistics
UAE Forges Global Leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel with “Air-CRAFT” Initiative
Hyundai Capital Services Celebrated for Sustainable Finance Efforts at UN Global Compact Summit
IFC and T. Rowe Price Pave the Way for Sustainable Blue Economy with Innovative Blue Bond Strategy
Google and BCG: Pioneering AI-Powered Climate Solutions
Five fundamental business actions to improve Water Resilience – UN Global Compact
Water Security and Sanitation: A Vital Partnership for a Sustainable Future – World Bank
Estonia Accelerates Green Energy Shift, Embracing Renewables Over Oil Shale
Gulfstream Completes World’s First Trans-Atlantic Flight Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Petronas, Japanese firms to to Develop Malaysia’s Largest CCS Project by end-2028
NASA’s EMIT Surpasses Expectations, Spotting Over 750 Greenhouse Gas Emission Sources
Tim Mohin: US and China Climate Agreement Ahead of COP 28
The Swifting ESG Landscape: Why Taylor Swift is the New “T” in ESG
New EU Agreement Tightens Rules on Waste Shipments, Boosts Circular Economy
POWERCHINA Powers Up South Africa’s Largest Clean Energy Plant, Boosting Local Economy
94% of Investors Doubt Sustainability Reporting, Seek Stronger Standards: PWC
AWS Invests in Water Scarcity Challenges with Six New Replenishment Projects
Skanska issues USD$400 Million New Green Bonds
Only a Fifth of Companies on Track for Net Zero, Accenture Reports
BlackRock’s Evergreen Infrastructure Fund Secures $1 Billion from European Investors
Air Liquide and ENEOS Forge Path for Japan’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Energy Transition Future
EIB, Nouvelle-Aquitaine to Finance €500 Million Investment In Carbon-Free Transport
S&P Global Launches First-of-Its-Kind Carbon Intensity Measures for North America Natural Gas
CHUZA Wins $100,000 Greenhouse Accelerator Grant from PepsiCo
Biden⁠-Harris Administration Releases Climate Assessment and Commits $6 Billion to Boost Resilience
Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Hit Record High Again, Pushing Climate to a Dangerous Trajectory
DHL introduces Green Transport Policy to set a global sustainability standard for its transport fleet
Atrius® Sustainability Starter Revolutionizes Carbon Accounting for Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
Arab Coordination Group Pledges $50 Billion to Boost African Climate Resilience
S&P Global Market Intelligence Warns of Economic Headwinds for Energy Transition in 2024
Westpac NZ Future-Proofs Agricultural Sector with New Emissions Targets
Biden Administration Invests Over $444 Million in Carbon Storage Infrastructure
Allianz Study: Visions of Tomorrow’s Europe – Fair, Secure and Sustainable 
EU Sets Global Standard for Methane Emissions Reductions
MAS-BCA Partnership Leverages AI to Accelerate Sustainable Financing in Singapore’s Real Estate Sector
Rolls-Royce Paves the Way for 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
IFC, MAS and World Economic Forum Partner to Bridge Digital Divide in Emerging and Developing Markets
Scania and SSAB Aim for 100% Fossil-Free Steel Deliveries by 2030
1 Trillion Single-Use Plastic Bottles and Cups Could Be Avoided by Embracing Reusables, Oceana Says
Shanghai Electric, Johnson Controls Forge Alliance to Advance Zero-Carbon Industrial Parks
Global Companies Decarbonize Slower, as Governments Accelerate, MSCI Report Finds
Volvo Group and CRH Join Forces to Accelerate Construction Industry Decarbonization
Robeco Launches First Active Equity Strategy Focused on Sustainable Fashion
COP28 to focus on loss and damage funding, with EU and UAE pledging support
Constellation Awards $500K in Energy to Educate Grants
TES Canada to Build C$4 Billion Green Hydrogen Project in Quebec
GHGSat Launches World’s First Satellite Into Orbit That Can Detect and Share CO2 Data
UK’s Octopus Energy to Invest €1 Billion in German Renewables by 2030
Scania Launches Biodiesel Pilot in Côte d’Ivoire, Slashing Emissions and Creating Jobs
CIF Invests $75M to Accelerate Renewable Energy in Costa Rica and Fiji
Saudi Fund Supports Sustainable Development in Africa with $580M Funding
Mitsubishi Electric Commits to Decarbonization with Green Bond Issuance
Indonesia President Inaugurates $108 Million Floating Solar Plant, 3rd Largest in the World
Climate Tech Company Heirloom Opens First Commercial Carbon Capture Plant in US
Unilever Grants Free Patents to Ice Cream Industry for Carbon Reduction in Freezers
EY Future Consumer Index: Consumers learning to live with less as climate change and cost-of-living reality hits home
BBVA Brings Its Investment in Climate Funds to €108 million
Sun Pharma, WOTR Partner to Create 5.2 Billion Litre Water Harvesting Capacity in Rural Maharashtra
McCain Foods Awarded $6.9M by USDA to Implement Climate-Smart Potato Farming Practices
Victoria’s Secret Partners with Minority-Owned Cotton Farms, Pledges $10M to DEI Causes
Liquid Wind, Industry Leaders Accelerate eFuel Production to Tackle Hard-to-Abate Emissions
Fonterra sets ambitious on-farm emissions reduction target, launches climate roadmap
Usha Rao-Monari Former Under-Secretary-General, UNDP interview with Ketan Patel – Force for Good
Hyundai Mobis Secures Close to $1 Billion Green Loan for North American Electrification Hub
COP28: MEPs Want All Countries to Strengthen Their Climate Commitments
U.S. Plastics Pact Drives Circular Economy with Postconsumer Recycled Content Toolkit
Governments’ Fossil Fuel Production Plans Contradict Climate Targets, UN Warns
Deutsche Bank Finances Taiwan’s Largest Offshore Wind Project to Date
Latin America to Lead the Global Energy Transition Revolution, IEA says
BlackRock, Occidental to Develop the World’s Largest Direct Air Capture Plant
World Bank’s USD 3 Billion Sustainable Development Bond Highlights Investor Confidence
Ørsted Deploys AI to Boost Renewable Energy Asset Performance
UK Pension Industry Could Invest £1.2 Trillion in Climate Solutions, Phoenix Group Report Finds
Namibia Pioneering Zero-Emissions Iron Production with HyIron Oshivela Project
Biden Announces $2 billion for Lower-carbon Construction at Federal Buildings
Bottled Drink Giants Accused of Greenwashing with Recyclability Claims
Iberdrola, Masdar close €1.6 billion alliance to develop offshore wind in the Baltic Sea
Economist Impact Report Reveals How Cities Can Balance Tourism and Sustainability
Aro Homes Partners with Olson Kundig to Design Net-Zero Homes At-Scale
Purmo Group Signs 140,000 Tonnes of Green Steel Agreement with H2 Green Steel
Singapore’s Sembcorp to Invest $10.5 Billion to Drive Global Energy Transition
KKR Launches $2.8 Billion Global Impact Fund to Invest in UN SDGs
USDA Forest Service Proposes to Allow Carbon Capture Projects on National Forests
Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo: Luxury, Sustainability, and Costa Rican Charm
DOE Announces $440 Million Solar Rooftop Installation in Puerto Rico’s Most Vulnerable Communities
CalPERS to Double Climate Investments, Consider Selling Stocks in Companies with Poor Net Zero Plans
Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Leases Sale Postponed Over Endangered Rice’s Whale Protections
Google Launches Marketing Playbook to help Marketing Operations build Culture of Sustainability
Apple, Nike Launch Clean Energy Procurement Academy to Decarbonize Global Supply Chains
Fashion Giant Patagonia and Social Impact Firms Launch United Repair Centre London.
Tim Mohin: SEC’s Climate Rule in Limbo, EU’s Growing Pains
Energy Transition Software Provider Energy Exemplar to be Acquired by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners
Southwest Airlines Signs Deal with USA BioEnergy to Purchase up to 680 Million Gallons of SAF
ClimeCo Leads Development of First-Ever Low-Carbon Cement Protocol 
Pope Francis to Attend COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai
Climate Adaptation Finance Gap At Least 50% Bigger Than Thought, UN Says
Better Cotton Revolutionises Sustainable Cotton Sector with Traceability Solution
KPMG in Canada launches Decarbonization Hub
Toyota Supercharges U.S. EV Battery Investment to $14 Billion
S&P Global’s CRISIL launches ESG Risk Analyst course
1PointFive, TD Announce One of the Finance Industry’s Largest Purchases of Direct Air Capture Carbon Removal Credits
Unilever Makes Inaugural Investment in Sustainable Fragrances – The 7 Virtues
Indonesia to Return 200,000 Hectares of Palm Oil Plantations to Forests
SSE Renewables to Build 320MW Battery Energy Storage Project, one of UK’s Largest
Google signs First Clean Energy, Green Electricity Deal in Poland with Polsat Plus Group
Porsche plans to use CO2-reduced steel from H2 Green Steel in sports cars from 2026
Bezos Earth Fund, Water.org Partner to help create lasting water for 20 million people
Barclays appoints Denise Wong as Head of Sustainable and Impact Banking, APAC
Morgan Stanley Backs Huel’s Global Expansion with Climate-Focused Investment
Corporate Climate Stocktake 2023: Private Sector Progress, Barriers, and Opportunities for Net Zero
IMF staff, Rwanda agree $262 million credit facility to Boost Resilience, Combat Climate Change
bp boosts EV charging network with $100 million order of Tesla ultra-fast chargers
Iberdrola installs Spain’s largest solar community that will enable 1,100 families to reduce their bills
ESG Book, FII Launch Inclusive ESG Tool to Reduce $5.4 trillion ESG Investment Gap in Emerging Markets
Microsoft and Submittable to collaborate on the Future of Social Impact in the Cloud
EDP has committed to being coal free by 2025, 100% renewable by 2030
COP28 Report Outlines Key Enablers to Triple Global Renewable Power Capacity by 2030
Navigating Sustainability: The Role of CSOs and Their Impact
Fishing Costa Rica’s Golfo de Papagayo: A Reel Adventure
Tim Mohin: Is ESG Beyond Redemption?
EU Parliament backs Plans to Boost Europe’s Net-Zero Technology Production
Lotus Technology releases first ESG report, targets carbon neutrality by 2038
Crocs Launch ‘Give Old Crocs New Life’ Retail Takeback Pilot Program
New York Announces Largest State Investment in Renewable Energy in U.S. history
BlackRock Fund Invests in First Renewable Energy Firm in Latin America
Stellantis Invests €1.5 Billion in Leapmotor to Accelerate EV Global Expansion
 The Coca-Cola Company launches 100% recycled plastic bottles in Canada
Enilive’s Diesel from 100% Renewable Raw Materials Powers Lannutti’s Fleet
Breakthrough Energy Grants $50 Million For the World’s First Alcohol-to-Jet SAF Plan
NY Fed Urges Electrification of Small Multifamily Buildings to Meet Clean Energy Goals
How Nike Is Improving Communities’ Climate Resilience
Green Construction to Create $1.5 Trillion in Investment Opportunities in Emerging Markets – World Bank’s IFC
Bloomberg Launches First Physical Climate Risk Indicators
DBS Launches Eco Renovate Loan, a Sustainable Financing Solution for SMEs
Accenture, TD Bank Unveil Coalition With Disability:IN to Advance Disability Inclusion
Brazil Joins Growing List of Jurisdictions Mandating Sustainability Reporting
S&P Global Enhances Climate Credit Analytics to Assess Physical and Transition Risks
Ireland Poised to Generate €2.55 Billion in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Revenue by 2050
Biomaterials Startup GOZEN Raises $3.3 Million In Seed Funding
Japan, Denmark Partner on Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology
Swiss Government Further Efforts on the Prevention of Greenwashing.
Terex Releases its 2023 Sustainability Report
A2A, Enfinity Global sign PPAs for 97 MW of Solar Energy in Italy
TMF Group launches new ESG administration services
Greenly Joins Xero App Store, Brings Revolutionary Carbon Accounting App to Wider Audience
World Shift to Clean Energy is Unstoppable, IEA report says
EU Council Adopts New European Green Bond Standard to Promote Sustainable Finance
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Raises €2 Billion for Renewable Energy Funds
Standard Chartered Bank, WOTR Partner to Ensure Water Security in Drought-plagued Marathwada
TotalEnergies, Corio and Rise Invests $420M in 3GW US Offshore Wind Project
131 Companies, Worth $1 Trillion, Urging COP28 Agreement to Ditch Fossil Fuels
Amazon adds 39 Renewable Energy Projects in Europe
Tim Mohin: ESG Backlash Hits Europe, Fails. Standards Clash
Waterford Estate: A Regenerative Wine Wonderland
Volkswagen Group delivers 45% more all-electric vehicles in first 9 months
Rolls-Royce completes next step on its journey to decarbonising Business Aviation
H&M Group issues inaugural $560 Million Green Bond to support circularity and climate roadmap
EU to strengthen the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles
EY and SAP Forge Global Sustainability Alliance to Drive Value-Led Action
WWF Report: Water crisis threatens US$58 trillion in economic value, food security and sustainability
DHL signs 668 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel deal to replace fossil jet fuel
OceanX Partners with IOC/UNESCO to Implement UN Ocean Decade Goals
MAS Guidelines for Financial Institutions on Transition Planning for a Net Zero Economy
Xerox Shares 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Canada Pension Plan Publishes 2023 Report on Sustainable Investing
Deutsche Bank publishes initial Transition Plan and further net-zero targets for high-emitting sectors
Europe’s First Solar Installation in Satellite Dish
Climate tech investment falls 40% amid economic uncertainty: PwC Report
MENA’s Green Transition: Unlocking Economic Opportunities to Drive Climate Action
Schroders says U.S. Institutional Investors seek opportunities in sustainable investing
TotalEnergies Commissions Its Biggest Offshore Wind Farm
EU Commission proposes measures to reduce microplastic pollution from plastic pellets
Howden launches Climate Parametrics practice to de-risk climate transition
Estée Lauder, SK chemicals Partner to use Recycled Materials in Packaging
Berge Bulk Unveils the World’s Most Powerful Sailing Cargo Ship
Stellantis, Samsung SDI Invest over $3.2 billon in New Battery Plant Gigafactory
ESG remains top focus for miners, but capital risks increase as mineral demand pressure builds amid energy transition
Caterpillar Names New Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer
Constellation to Play Key Role in $1 Billion Clean Hydrogen Hub Awarded by DOE
ESG Book, Arcesium Partner to Deliver Market-leading Sustainability Data for Institutional Investors
Zara Owner Inditex, partners with Maersk to Reduce its Maritime Transport Emissions
Bayer to Introduce Direct-seeded Rice System in Philippines, reducing GHG Emissions
Cepsa and Kira Ventures to Develop 15 Biomethane Plants in Spain by 2030
Practicing Good Green Governance Leads to Profits
Nike and Spotify Launch Make Moves Fund to Help Girls Improve Mental Well-Being
Google Launches AI-based Solution to Tackle Road Traffic Emissions
Avangrid Hosts its First Ever Supplier Diversity Summit
IEA Calls for Urgent Action to Cut Methane Emissions from Fossil Fuel Operations
Biden Awards $7 Billion For America’s First Clean Hydrogen Hubs
MDBs Provide Record Climate Finance of $60 billion for Low, Middle-income Economies in 2022
U.S. EPA Commits $330M to Reduce Air Emissions from Wastewater Treatment Plants
NASA’s Asteroid Bennu Sample Reveals Abundant Carbon and Water, Signs of Life’s Building Blocks
EIT InnoEnergy, ManpowerGroup Partner to Upskill 800,000 Workers for Green Jobs
RWE successfully implements new technologies for more Sustainability in Wind Power
10 European Cities Awarded with EU Mission Label for their plans to reach climate-neutrality by 2030
UN Launches 10 Principles for Action to Bridge the Sustainable Finance Gap in Asia and the Pacific
EU MEPs Back New Rules to Reduce Road Transport Emissions
EIB Pledges €1 Billion for Morocco’s Earthquake Recovery Efforts
Failing to Reduce Global Supply Chain Footprint Could Cost Companies $120 Billion by 2026
ExxonMobil Announces Merger with Pioneer Natural Resources in an All-Stock Transaction
ADNOC Approves Multi-Billion-Dollar Hail and Ghasha Offshore Gas Project
Assent Announces First-of-Its Kind Supply Chain Risk Assessment Tool
EIB invests €150 million in Valeo’s first €600 million Green Bond issue
ING Bank releases 2023 Climate Report: Financing the Climate Transition
Aramco Advances Emissions Reduction Solutions: Hydrogen, DAC, CO2 Storage, and Geothermal Energy
FoodTech Start-up Wanda Fish Raises $7M To Accelerate Pilot Production of Cultivated Bluefin Tuna
Wells Fargo Awards Nearly $11 Million in Grants Through Invest Native Initiative
DHL’s Groundbreaking System Enables Transparent Reporting of SAF Emission Reductions
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Billion for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands
Saudi Arabia Launches Greenhouse Gas Credits Scheme to Tackle Climate Change
Tim Mohin: EU Launches World’s First Carbon Tariff
Sustainable & Healthy Travel Tips
How I see it: SNL is back in production – Could the Landshark Make a Comeback?
HIF Global, Empresas GASCO announce First Carbon-Neutral Liquefied Gas in the World
SGP BioEnergy Secures US$250 Million Commitment for Biorefinery in Panama and Zero-Waste Ecosystem
Coca-Cola India and ICC Introduces Recycled PET National Flags for Cricket World Cup 2023
U.S. Treasury Releases Guidance to Expand Access to Clean Vehicle Tax Credits
Italy’s Vexuvo will Invest €1.5 billion on Solar Panels Sites
UAE Launches 104 MW Wind Project with Breakthrough Low Wind speed Innovation
bp’s Archaea Energy Brings Online First of its kind Renewable Natural Gas Plant
Volvo Trucks Launch New Renewable Energy Public Fast Charging Network
Economist Impact, Infosys Launch Value Chain Navigator to Help Businesses Slash Scope 3 Emissions
BlackRock Launches Climate Transition-driven Private Debt Fund
Mirova Launches €2 Billion Energy Transition Infrastructure Fund
EU Approves “world’s first” Standard to Define Green Bonds
The Burberry Foundation partners with Save the Children to support young Ukrainians
Amazon Announce Week-long Global Event Focused on Helping Women-led Startups
BRI Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Finance with $400 Million in Green Bonds
ADNOC, Occidental to Build First Megaton-Scale Direct Air Capture Facility Outside US
At One Ventures Launches $375 Million Climate Tech Fund
NIIFL launches $600 Million Bi-lateral India-Japan Fund for low carbon emission projects
Electric Hydrogen Raises $380 Million to Transform the Economics of Green Hydrogen Production
Japan Prime Minister Kishida Says Japan Pensions With $600 Billion to Sign ESG Pact
ICRI, network of 45 Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to Fund Coral Reef Protection
UAE’s ADNOC to Pilot 10 Tonnes/day Carbon Capture unit at Fertiliser Plant
TotalEnergies Signs New Long-term Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Saint-Gobain
Morgan Stanley Launches New Charitable Giving Program to Empower Employees
Bacardi Cuts GHG Emissions from Rum by 50% with New Heat & Power System
Allianz, Dutch King Inaugurate one of the Largest Offshore Wind Farms in the World, Hollandse Kust Zuid 1-4
EY and Microsoft Advance Sustainability Education Worldwide with Green Skills Passport
The European Union launches First Phase of World’s First Carbon Border Tariff
ADB Approves $300m Loan to Catalyse Green Transformation of Chinese Industrial City
South Africa’s Sasol Takes a Leap Forward with First On-Road Hydrogen Mobility Ecosystem Demonstration
France to Launch €100/month EV Leasing Scheme for EU-Made Cars
How I see it: The Compensation Conundrum: Are CEO Pay Increases a Constant?
Rolls-Royce Fires Up New Small Gas Turbine for Hybrid-Electric Flight
S&P Global Senior Executives Praised for Advancing Gender Diversity in the Workplace
BBVA grants $200M Inaugural Sustainable Corporate Loan to a Mining Company in Peru
Danish Pension Fund AkademikerPension Wraps Up $520 Million Divestment in Fossil Fuel Stocks
PPG partners with Dutch University to Develop World’s First Off-road Solar Car
Alcazar Energy Invests $200 Million in Wind Farm in Montenegro
Biden-Harris Administration Makes $500 Million Available to Fund School Buses that Reduce Pollution
TD Bank Launches Free Accessibility Tool to Help Drive Inclusive Online Experiences
PepsiCo Beverage’s Electric Fleet Is Driving Progress Toward Net Zero Emissions Goal
Tech Giants Launch Net Zero Innovation Hub to Accelerate Green Transition
Schroders Marks Sustainability Milestone with Top Ratings for Impact Investing
Nestlé Ranks First in Coffee Sustainability
IKEA U.S. Boosts Clean Energy with Solar and Renewable Heating Projects
Allianz says ClimateTech is the missing piece in the Net Zero puzzle
The LEGO Group appoints Annette Stube as Chief Sustainability Officer
Tokyo Stock Exchange to start Carbon Credit Trading on Oct. 11
Paine Schwartz Partners Closes $1.7 Billion Food and Agribusiness-Focused Fund VI
OPEC Fund provides US$10 million to support Food Security in Egypt
DHL Express Invests $10M in Sustainable Solution for its U.S. Aviation Operations
Iberdrola Wins Best ESG Reporting Utility in the World
IEA Net Zero Roadmap Update: Route to Net Zero requires More Cash and Less Politics
Deutsche Bank’s DWS fined $25 Million by SEC for AML and ESG Violations
France Allocates €10 Billion to a 50-point program designed to address Climate Change
Hydropower-rich Tajikistan plans to produce 1 Million metric tons of Green Hydrogen
Tanzanian Bank NMB launches $400 million Green Bond Program
EU group names Trina Solar Decarbonisation Leader
SHEIN X Designers Launch Sustainable Collections Using Preferred Materials
Citi Foundation Announces Recipients of Inaugural Global Innovation Challenge
4 Ways the Coca‑Cola System Contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Mattel Publishes Latest Citizenship Report Presenting 2022 Progress on ESG Strategy and Goals
DHL Invests €80 Million in Biomethane Production to Power Trucks in Irish Transport Network
Ghana launches $550 Billion Energy Transition and Investment Plan for achieving Net-zero, creating 400,000 jobs by 2060
IBM Commits to Train 2 Million in Artificial Intelligence in Three Years, with a Focus on Underrepresented Communities
Maersk, CMA CGM partner to Accelerate the Decarbonization of the Shipping Industry
United Nations Global Compact announces its 2023 SDG Pioneers
US Environment Agency calls for bids for $4.6 Billion in Grants to Cut Emissions
The Coca‑Cola Company and USDA Renew Pioneering Partnership to Restore Forests, Grasslands and Watersheds
DHL Reduces Formula 1® Cargo Carbon Emissions by an Average of 83%
Energy Transition Accelerator and World Bank Announce Strategic Collaboration to Scale Up Clean Energy Finance
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.6 Billion in Competitive Grants to Cut Climate Pollution
InvestEU – EIB Supports one of the World’s Largest Wind Farm with €610 Million in Financing
Isabel Richter New Head of Sustainability Communications at the BMW Group
TotalEnergies, European Energy Partner on Renewable Projects in Multiple Geographies
Institutional Investors Call for Policy Unleashing $275 Trillion for Net Zero
GE HealthCare Shares Key Focus Areas and Future Goals in Inaugural Sustainability Report
TotalEnergies to Build New Plastic Recycling Unit at Grandpuits Zero-Crude Platform
IBM Brings New Capabilities to its Sustainability Software to Help Organizations Accurately Operationalize Scope 3 GHG Emissions Insights
Paul Polman Former Unilever CEO interview with Ketan Patel – Force for Good
Citizens Financial Announces $50 Billion Sustainable Finance Target
Nasdaq Capital Access Platforms Launches Sustainability Offerings for Corporates and Investors
ExxonMobil Wins UK’s first-ever Carbon Storage Licensing Round, Accelerating Net Zero Path
Citigroup, BNP Among Banks Exploring $15 Billion Funding for Indian Ocean Project
Denominator Secures Funding to Expand Global DEI Transparency
L’Oréal Groupe announces €15M Endowment Fund, the L’Oréal Climate Emergency Fund
Germany On Track to Pass 50% Mark for Renewable Power This Year
California Governor Agrees to sign Climate Bill on Companies and Carbon Footprints
Norway’s $1.4 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund Tightens Climate Risk Demands
SBTi Launches New Strategy to Accelerate Corporate Decarbonisation
Mercedes-Benz signs Agreement to source more than 50,000 Tons of CO2-reduced Steel
Scania, Flix partner to fight CO2, Boost Circularity & Sustainable Mobility
Oracle Helps Healthcare Organizations Improve Patient Care
Ellen Mellody and Maria Brasco Wurmbach Join KCSA Strategic Communications in Senior Leadership Roles
SDGs in Jeopardy: Massive Funding Effort Needed, New Research Finds
Global SDG Funding Gap Persists, but Solutions Exist, New Research Finds – Force For Good 2023
How I see it: No Joy in Mudville.
Eni Sustainable Mobility and LG Chem Join Forces for a new innovative Biorefinery in South Korea
70% of Jet Fuels at EU Airports will have to be Green by 2050
Novo Holdings Invests $290M in Glentra Capital’s Energy Transition Fund
Lloyd’s and Moody’s Team Up to Develop GHG Emissions Quantification Solution
The Rockefeller Foundation Commits USD 1 Billion To Advance Climate Solutions
S&P Global Ratings Updates SPO Approach to Provide More Transparency for Sustainable Bond Market
Mars to Invest over $1 Billion to Cut Emissions in half across Full Value Chain by 2030
SHEIN Invests US$155 Million for Global Community Empowerment
TotalEnergies Launches Call for Tenders to Avoid 5M Tons of CO2 Emissions with Green Hydrogen
GE Vernova Announces New AI-Powered Carbon Emissions Management Software
Green Digital Economy Platform Launched to Empower 62 Million Indonesian Farmers with AI and Technology
BlackRock, SGX and MSCI Launch US$426M Climate Action ETF in Singapore
Apple Advances Supplier Clean Energy Commitments
Ørsted Enters its First UK Solar Project – One Earth Solar Farm
Ingka Group (IKEA) and H2 Green Steel Sign Agreement for Supply of Green Steel across Warehouse Operations
EIB, Deutsche Bank Launch Loan Program to Support Mid-Sized Companies’ Green Transition
Nestlé Transforms Cocoa Husks into Low-carbon Fertilizer
Apple Unveils its First Carbon Neutral Products
United Airlines to Buy One Billion Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Cemvita
Zurich and KPMG Collaborate to Provide Comprehensive Climate Change Advisory Services
EU Approves Deal to Raise Renewable Energy Target to 42.5% of Total Consumption by 2030
Chevron Commits to Clean Energy with Investment in Utah Hydrogen Project
MSCI launches MSCI Sustainability Institute
Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report Says 7 Innovations Could Save 2 Million Mothers and Babies by 2030
Edelweiss Alternatives to Raise $500M for its First Climate Fund
FedEx Introduces FedEx® Sustainability Insights in AMEA for Customers Emissions Reporting
Amazon Makes First Investment in Direct Air Capture to Help Meet Net Zero Goal
Shipping Giant Maersk taps $750M Investment for First Dollar Green Bond
BMW Announces £600m investment for All-Electric MINI production in the UK.
Salesforce Gives $20M to Education, Expanding Pathways into Tech and AI Careers
Schneider Electric and Habitat for Humanity to Build Sustainable and Energy Efficient Homes
Hilton Creates Largest Overnight Electric Vehicle Charging Network within Hospitality Industry
Citi and IFC to Boost Sustainable Supply Chain Finance in Emerging Markets
UK Pledges Record $2 Billion Climate Action Funding for GCF at G20
Nike Launches ISPA Link Axis, a 100% Recyclable Shoe.
McDonald’s, Post Holdings, and PUMA Partner in Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition
Barbie Movie Spotlights Brand Challenges, Profitability Amid Controversy, and Stakeholder Resilience
Union Pacific Uses $600M from 2022 Green Bond to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Support of Climate Change Goals
bp pulse Powers UK’s Largest EV Charging Hub, Accelerating Green Transition
Tesco CEO Urges Political Commitment to Net Zero Goals
Bezos Earth Fund Announces $22.8 Million for Locally Led Restoration in Africa
Euronext Unveils Comprehensive ESG Initiatives and Foundation to Drive Sustainable Finance
Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) and IDB Partner to Support Green Bond Markets in Latin America
Microsoft to Purchase 315,000 Metric Tons of CO2 removal from Heirloom
IKEA stores owner Ingka and Apex Clean Energy Partner on First-Ever Battery Storage Project
Allianz Commits to Net-Zero Emissions in Operations by 2030
The PepsiCo Foundation to host Black Restaurant Accelerator Program
Ecuador’s Suspension of Environmental Consultations Paralyzes $2 Billion in Investments
Deutsche Bank helps boost Supply Chain financing for SMEs in Asia Pacific
J.P. Morgan and StartOut Launch Accelerator for LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses
BBVA Invests $45 Million in Lowercarbon Capital to Help Decarbonize the Economy
‘Climate breakdown’ alert as Air quality dips during heatwaves: UN chief
Maersk and Amazon partner to reduce GHG emissions in Ocean Shipping
Nike Teams With Olympic Refuge Foundation
UAE commits $4.5B to scale up Renewable Energy in Africa
Decarbonization Partners Backs Ascend Elements with $460M for Sustainable EV Battery Materials
Long-Term Study Shows Balanced Fertiliser Application Key to Sustainable Agriculture
Singapore to Expand Pilot Project to Boost Ocean’s CO2 Absorption Capacity
Keppel and DBS Partner to Accelerate Sustainable Urbanisation in Asia
Google Signs First Irish Long-Term Renewable Energy Deal
Kenya’s Safaricom Secures $103M Loan for Sustainable Projects
Boeing Partners with The World Energy Council to Advance Aerospace Energy Transitions
Africa Carbon Markets Initiative Draws Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Pledges
LED Expo Thailand – Brings together ‘Energy Efficiency and Digitalization for SMART Lighting’!
IFM Investors Appoints Nazarova-Doyle as Head of Sustainable Investment
Flo Group and Versalis Launch R-Hybrid: First Vending Cup Made from Post-Consumer Recycled Polystyrene
Volkswagen Group Taps into New Profit Pools with Sustainable Mobility
ESG Book partners with the Sustainable Finance Institute Asia for Pilot Initiative on ESG Data Disclosure
The Coca‑Cola Company Helps Restore Drought-Stressed Watersheds in Colorado
Uber Launches Electric Bikes in Kenya
Google and Apex Partner to Advance North Carolina’s Second Wind Farm
H&M Group Publishes New Sustainable Finance Framework
EU Cracks Down on Fast Fashion Waste
Biden Administration to Invest $12 Billion in Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Volvo Financial Services, Junior Achievement Worldwide Share the Power of Financial Literacy with 14,000 Youth
Wells Fargo Expands Support to Six Major Historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
BBVA and Inspiring Girls Foundation Work to Narrow Gender Gap in Colombia
Volkswagen to Showcase Diverse Product Portfolio and Commitment to Corporate Responsibility at IAA MOBILITY 2023
LG Energy Solution to Issue Green Bonds to Fund ESG Initiatives
Huggies and Walgreens Partner to Help Families Struggling with Diaper Need
Logitech Named Google Cloud DEI Partner of the Year in North America
Hyundai Motor Group Invests $397M in Korea Zinc to Secure EV Battery Supply
Walmart and Wing Team Up To Provide the Convenience of Drone Delivery
Apple Launches Third Impact Accelerator Class to Help Diverse Businesses Scale Sustainability Solutions
IFC’s $11 Billion committed to Asia-Pacific Region sees Climate Projects, MSMEs, Women and Farmers Benefit
Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™Resource Advisor Copilot: The AI Tool that Powers Sustainable Business
Mercedes-Benz Accelerates Global High-Power EV Charging Network
Toyota Supports Dr. Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Youth Program
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $800M to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Jobs
Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Set New Record: 55 Tons of Ocean Plastic Reclaimed for Future EV Models
IFC Invests Record $11.5 Billion for Africa’s Green Transition and Job Creation
World Bank Sign $300M in Financing to Empower 900,000 Rural Youth in Bangladesh
New UN Guidance Affirms Children’s Right to a Clean, Healthy Environment
BMW Launches Fossil Fuel-Free Facility in Leipzig for E-Component Production
Delta Explains: How Sustainable Aviation Fuel will Power a More Sustainable Future
The Toyota Mobility Foundation and Bali Government Launch ‘SMART’ Program
Iberdrola’s Starts Construction of Solar PV Plant in Texas to Supply Power to Facebook
Ball Aerospace’s Pollution Monitoring Instrument Releases First Images
DHL Supply Chain and Girl Scouts USA Team Up to Cultivate Future Female Supply Chain Leaders
COP28 UAE Presidency Announces Priorities to Drive Water Up the Climate Agenda
Paycor Launches Empowerment Program to Enhance Technology Partner Diversity
Redaptive Secures $125M Financing from Deutsche Bank for Sustainability Programs
UN Warns that Only 11% of Treated Wastewater is Reused
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $30 Million to Build Up Domestic Supply Chain
New Research Reveals Brazil’s Climate Financing Challenges and Suggests Potential Solutions
Ghana’s Vision 2050 Forestry Appoints WatersMark Co-Founder David R. Waite New Director and Board Member
Ørsted Donates $2 Million to Conservation Organizations to Preserve Native Prairie near Sunflower Wind Farm
Bloomberg Survey Reveals Increasing Demand for ESG Data but Data Management Challenges Persist
World Bank Approves $650 Million in Financing to Strengthen Argentina’s MSMEs and Food Programs
PGA Tour Outlines Future Sustainability Direction
UK Government Shortlists Green Hydrogen Projects, backed by Schroders Greencoat, for Funding
IFC and IDEI Announce Green Bond Issuance for $800 Million Pesos to Promote Sustainable Construction in Mexico
How does Google’s Offices Run on 24/7 Clean Energy?
Sony Donates Total of $200,000 to Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund
The Coca‑Cola Foundation Joins Forces with Microloan Nonprofit Kiva to Support up to 45,000 Entrepreneurs
A.P Moller – Maersk to Strengthen its Distribution Network in India with Over 500 Electric Vehicles
GE Vernova to upgrade Xiangjiaba Hydropower Plant in China
DHL Global Forwarding Records Increasing Demand for Sustainable Transport Solutions
TotalEnergies acquires a 40% Interest in a CO2 Storage Exploration License
GE Vernova Secures 4 Gas Turbines Orders to help Boost China’s Greater Bay Area’s Coal-to-Gas transition
Nike’s New Global Football Program Helps Drive Gender Equity in Sport
United Airlines Pledge $1.25 Million in Support of Aviation and STEM Projects
American Airlines Pilots to receive $9 billion in Compensation and Quality-of-life Benefits
GM Invests $60 million in AI and Battery Materials Innovator Mitra Chem
Kimco Realty® Publishes Third Green Bond Report
Pope Francis to Update Landmark Document on World Environmental Crisis
HCL and UpLink Call for Applications Globally for Second Challenge of Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative
Nigel Hearne, Chevron to Present at Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference
US Credit Unions Create Partnership for Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid
KiloVault Introduces DIY All-in-one Solar Ready Energy Storage System for Off-Grid Living
Dove Partners with Rimba Collective to Restore 123,000 Acres of Rainforest in Southeast Asia
Startups Racing to Solve Fashion’s Fossil-Fueled Challenge
Digital Solutions Platform Globe releases Enhanced Environmental Policy
TMF Group Launches 10th Edition of Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI).
Digital Realty Wins Inaugural “Green Innovations: Water Solutions” Award
BLUETTI Unveils Potential Saviour to South Africa’s Rolling Blackouts Crisis
Vandalism Damages London’s Clean-Air Zone Expansion Efforts
Newsweek Partners with Kia to Launch New Content Strategy ‘Better Planet’
Vita Coco Announces Expansion of Social Impact Program, to Brazil
NASA, Boeing, Mark Milestone for Experimental Aircraft Project Focused on Sustainable Aviation
HireRight Releases Latest ESG Report
Bayer, Shell, Temasek Partner Collaborate to Reduce Methane Emissions in Rice Cultivation
GABI to Ignite Africa’s Potential in Energy, Trade, and Digital Transformation at UN Assembly Week
OceanWell and LVMWD Announce Partnership to Pilot California’s First Blue Water Farm
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Leader Jeff Hepburn Joins H2 Power Co
Sustainable Tire Materials Market to Surge at 29.3% CAGR (2023-2031).
Viva Resorts by Wyndham Announces Green Initiatives Program
How the Inflation Reduction Act was Really Born
PPG, PPG Foundation to Invest $5 Million in Environmental Sustainability Education
Rondo Energy Secures $60 Million from Global Giants to Speed Industrial Decarbonization
AI-Powered Grocery and Recipe Delivery Service, Hungryroot, Announces 67% Revenue Growth
ALDI Acquires Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket to Continue Growth in the Southeast
EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 3% in First Quarter while Economy Grew
Indonesia Delays Plan to Invest $20 Billion in Energy Transition Funds
Google Joins One of the World’s Largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programs
Occidental Buys Carbon Air Capture Tech Firm for $1.1 Billion
Netflix, AFAC Partner to Launch Creative Training Program for Emerging Arab Women in Film
Nuveen Strengthens Impact Investing with Appointment of Ted Maa
Impact Venture Capital Portfolio Company, Alef, Reports Pre-Orders of $750M Worth of Flying Cars
Good Natured Publishes “Ready-to-Eat” Report Revealing Sustainable Packaging Trends
Kodiak Announces Inaugural ESG Report
Diligent Launches AI Ethics & Board Oversight Certification for Corporate Directors and Executives
Gabon Wraps Up $500 Million Debt-for-Nature Swap
Siemens to Make Solar Energy Equipment for US Market in 2024
Indonesia Plans Random Emission Tests on Motorists as Poor Air Chokes Jakarta
Fiverr Releases its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Retail Giant Tesco Aims for 55% Cut in Scope 3 Emissions by 2032
Iberdrola Launches Carbon2Nature, Nature-Based Carbon Reduction Project
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $50 million to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure
RWE Secures 1.6 Gigawatts of Offshore Wind in the German North Sea
Startup Wint Raises $35M and Revolutionizes Leak Prevention with AI-Powered ‘Water Intelligence’
Cleantech Startup Matter Raises $10 Million to Apply Microplastics Removal Tech to Industry
Collin Morikawa to Donate $1,000 per Birdie to Maui Wildfires
Honda’s Recycled Cintas Uniforms Hit the Road in New Vehicles
Activist Investor Proposes Rating Carbon Credits like Bonds