Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed a $400 million Green Bond issued by the Bank of China (Dubai Branch), part of the bank’s $40 billion Medium Term Note Programme. The bond, rated...
As global ESG reporting regulations tighten, companies are under pressure to improve their sustainability data management. Yet, according to an Accenture study, only 10% of CFOs feel ready for detailed...
Equinix, the world’s leading digital infrastructure company, has issued more than $750 million in green bonds, furthering its commitment to sustainability. With these new bonds, Equinix has raised a total...
The Big Picture Australia’s mandatory climate reporting starts January 1, 2025, following the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill. Royal Assent is expected...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to dedicating 50% of its annual lending to climate finance by 2030, significantly increasing its previous target of 35%. This forms part of...
CEOs’ Priorities Shift Away From Sustainability New research from Bain & Company reveals a sharp decline in CEOs’ focus on sustainability as artificial intelligence, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties rise to...
Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management, has partnered with GR3N to revolutionize the plastic recycling industry. GR3N’s Microwave Assisted DEpolymerization (MADE) process breaks down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste into...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued three draft permits to Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV), a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum, for the underground storage of carbon dioxide. These...
Nasdaq ESG Solutions has partnered with Crux, a sustainable finance technology company, to help businesses navigate the emerging market of transferable tax credits. This collaboration allows companies to both manage...
ESG has had its ups and downs over the last few years. We hit peak ESG in 2021 with record investment flowing toward ESG-labeled funds and the highest number of mentions in earnings...
SEB’s Sustainable Investment Commitment SEB has unveiled the SEB Global Sustainable Companies Fund, a groundbreaking investment vehicle dedicated to companies that excel in environmental and social responsibility. As a pioneer...
Europe’s climate is changing fast, bringing extreme weather that poses significant risks to the region’s economy, environment, and health. With the continent warming at twice the global average since 1980,...
Volvo Trucks is set to revolutionize the electric truck market with its latest model, which boasts a range of up to 600 km on a single charge. This new capability...
BNP Paribas Accelerates Ecological Transition with €150M Fund BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced that the BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund (BNPP SIVF) has successfully raised its minimum...
The United Nations is collaborating with the Government of Tajikistan to develop a green bond market, aiming to enhance sustainable finance in the country. The UN Economic and Social Commission...