English Language Day
Celebrating the English language at the UN English Language Day at the UN is celebrated on 23 April, the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. As...
Celebrating the English language at the UN English Language Day at the UN is celebrated on 23 April, the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. As...
The UN also talks to Ñ On April 23, "Spanish Language Day at the United Nations" is celebrated to raise awareness among the Organization's staff, and the world in general,...
The UN also talks to Ñ On April 23, "Spanish Language Day at the United Nations" is celebrated to raise awareness among the Organization's staff, and the world in general,...
What is multilateralism? Multilateralism is often defined in opposition to bilateralism and unilateralism. Strictly speaking, it indicates a form of cooperation between at least three States. Nevertheless, this "quantitative" definition is...
24 to 30 April is World Immunization Week World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use...
25 April is World Malaria Day World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted...
Background International Delegate’s Day marks the anniversary of the first day of the San Francisco Conference, also known as the United Nations Conference on International Organization. On 25 April 1945, delegates...
In 2024, International Girls in ICT Day will be celebrated on 25 April. This year the main ITU celebration will be held in the Philippines and kindly hosted by the...
The Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summits bring together business leaders and investors globally to drive innovation and scale best practices in sustainable business and finance. As ESG reporting shifts from voluntary...
The persistent legacy of the Chernobyl disaster An explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986 spread a radioactive cloud over large parts of the Soviet Union, now the...
A safe and healthy working environment is a fundamental principle and right at work In June 2022, the International Labour Conference (ILC) decided to include “a safe and healthy working...
Is your tuna sustainable? Canned tuna has been a great ally in our pantries during the pandemic. But, regardless of the market exceptionalities caused by the pandemic, we cannot ignore...
Guest Post: Matthew Sekol, Author of The ESG Mindset & Transitioning Sustainability Leader I have never held back on giving my opinion. Still, as I move my focus away from...
Climate finance, carbon markets, and clean tech innovation defined this week’s ESG headlines. China launched a green foreign debt program to boost global capital flows, while the UK outlined draft...
Westpac has appointed Michael Chen as its Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, placing him at the center of the bank’s climate action and broader ESG strategy. Chen, who joined Westpac in...
China has rolled out a pilot program aimed at channeling global capital into its green economy through foreign debt financing. The initiative, launched by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange...
Crédit Agricole CIB has joined a €325 million (US $355 million) senior debt financing package to support Zenobē’s rapid expansion across continental Europe. The UK-headquartered battery storage and e-mobility specialist...
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has secured $405 million for Vertelo, its India-based fleet electrification platform, marking its largest EV investment in Asia to date. The raise combines $205 million from...
STX Group has completed its first successful delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates (SAFc), marking a milestone in efforts to expand access to one of aviation’s most effective decarbonization tools....
BBVA has successfully issued a €1 billion senior non-preferred green bond maturing in 2035, underscoring strong investor appetite for sustainable instruments. Orders peaked at €2.9 billion, allowing the bank to...
Verra, the world’s largest greenhouse gas standards body, is partnering with S&P Global Commodity Insights to build a next-generation carbon registry designed to streamline, digitize, and integrate carbon markets at...
The UK has launched a public consultation on new draft Transition Finance Guidelines, a framework designed to unlock capital for high-emitting industries and position the country as a global hub...
Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s 1GT climate private equity strategy has joined a $105 million Series C round for Overhaul Group, a global provider of in-transit cargo risk management solutions. The...
Google is sharpening its focus on the environmental cost of artificial intelligence, releasing its first comprehensive methodology for measuring the energy, water, and carbon footprint of its AI models. “AI...
MB Energy has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, a global initiative that brings together over 20,000 companies across 160 countries to advance responsible business practices. The Compact, launched...
Businesses are ramping up investment in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) measures to drive resilience, protect workers, and safeguard the environment—but half may fall short of capturing long-term value by...
Deep Sky, a Montreal-based carbon removal project developer, has achieved a breakthrough in North America: the first underground CO₂ storage via Direct Air Capture (DAC). The milestone was reached at...
Allectrify has launched FASTPACE.com, a tech-enabled platform designed to simplify and accelerate access to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing nationwide. The platform is the first of its kind...
PepsiCo, Bold Reuse, and the San Francisco 49ers have teamed up to introduce reusable cups at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The initiative kicked off during a preseason game...