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2024 Remembrance Programme “Creating Global Freedom: Countering Racism with Justice in Societies and Among Nations" The transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans represents one of the most horrific and traumatizing eras in human history. This racialized system of enslavement abducted, trafficked, and brutally dehumanized Africans and their descendants over centuries leaving a pernicious legacy of...
Protecting UN staff Since the founding of the United Nations in 1945, hundreds of brave men and women have lost their lives in its service. During the 1990s, the growing number and scale of UN peacekeeping missions put many more at risk. More lives were lost during the 1990s than in the previous four decades...
Sustainability in Focus: Driving Towards a Sustainable Future The auto industry's transition to electric vehicles is accelerating. By 2030, over one in four new passenger cars sold is projected to be an EV. The growing appetite for EVs in the US is leading to surging imports of lithium-ion batteries from Asia, especially China. Join Analysts...
International Day of Zero Waste The International Day of Zero Waste aims to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, support the societal shift towards circularity and raise awareness about how zero-waste initiatives contribute to the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The waste sector contributes significantly to the triple planetary crisis of climate change,...
Background Throughout its history, the United Nations family has celebrated diversity and promoted the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, including learning differences and developmental disabilities. In 2008, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entered into force, reaffirming the fundamental principle of universal human rights for all. Its purpose is to...
Background On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It called for continued efforts by States, with the assistance of the United Nations and relevant organizations, to foster the establishment and development of national mine-action capacities...
Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience The preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of humankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from...
IDSDP 2024: Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), which takes place annually on 6 April, presents an opportunity to recognize the positive role sport and physical activity play in communities and in people’s lives across the globe. The global theme for 2024 is...
7 April is World Health Day It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of 7 April marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948.
After decades of investor demand, the United States is now more closely aligned with its global peers through the adoption of a mandatory climate disclosure framework for public companies. On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted the rule, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors”. The rule responds to...
How can collaboration and digitalization drive the infrastructure transition? Webinar | Thursday April 11 | 13:00 - 13:50 ET The adoption of sustainable practices and processes is increasingly viewed as a competitive advantage as well as an environmental and social responsibility. Leaders across industries are working to adapt their business models and accelerate the transition...
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Canada is experiencing a heavily fragmented energy transition with consequences for household affordability and economic development, finds a new Clean Energy Canada scorecard that ranks provincial efforts to help citizens and businesses...
On May 24th, 2024, a Bloomberg journalist contacted the SBTi with a series of questions in preparation for an article which it published on May 29th, 2024. Below is the...
The program will equip accountants with a Smart ESG solution, leveraging innovative AI software, best practices and tech-enabled double materiality identification The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Datamaran, a market...
Powerful combination of technology and services will enable decisive sustainability action for customers globally IFS, the leading technology provider of cloud and industrial AI software, and professional services firm PwC,...
Clean Energy Ventures (CEV), a leading global venture capital firm funding early-stage climate innovations, today announced the closing of an oversubscribed second flagship fund with total capital commitments of $305 million. In...
EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program to fund over 3,400 new clean school buses in approximately 530 districts across the nation The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S....
Singapore published an Environmental Crimes Money Laundering (ML) National Risk Assessment (NRA) which identifies the key threats and vulnerabilities in environmental crimes ML that Singapore is exposed to, and outlines...
Energy Capital Partners (ECP), a leading private equity firm, along with a group of co-investors, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc in a transaction...
The SBTi releases revisions and new resources to enable financial institutions to set ambitious near-term emission reduction targets. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is unveiling a suite of revisions...
Eurazeo, a leading global investment company, has announced the launch of a new impact buyout fund dedicated to addressing planetary boundaries. The fund targets raising €750 million, focusing on investments...
The EU and Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a bilateral partnership to cooperate on sustainable critical and strategic minerals. The MoU was signed on behalf of the EU by...
Cloover, a Berlin-based startup, has secured a remarkable $114 million seed round to fuel the growth of its operating system for the renewable energy industry. The company connects all relevant...
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a fourth Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI’) to support research, innovation and the first industrial deployment in the...
In a significant move to bolster the credibility of the carbon offset market, the Biden administration has unveiled a new policy designed to enhance transparency and integrity in carbon credit...
The ongoing transformation and decarbonisation of the building materials sector requires investments. To fund these investments, Heidelberg Materials announced the introduction of a Green Finance Framework which is aligned with...
Start-ups tackling some of the world’s biggest sustainability challenges have the chance to supercharge their business and pilot their technology with Amazon, as part of the third edition of the...
The Council has adopted a regulation on establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology manufacturing ecosystem, better known as the ‘net-zero industry act’. This is the last...
Google announced two new solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Japan, marking its first foray into the country’s renewable energy market. These agreements will add a combined 60 megawatts (MW)...
Global law firm White & Case LLP advised VERBUND AG on its €500 million green bonds issuance including biodiversity with a seven-year term and a fixed coupon of 3.250%. VERBUND...
The IFRS Foundation releases Jurisdictional Guide at IOSCO Annual Meeting to support regulators Jurisdictions representing over half the global economy by gross domestic product (GDP) have announced steps to use...
HSBC UK has launched a new Carbon Insights tool in its award-winning mobile app, HSBC Kinetic , designed for small business owners. This new feature enables HSBC Kinetic customers to view the...
In collaboration with the Team EV of DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation, the center leverages the combined warehousing and freight management of DHL Global Forwarding, including both ocean and air...
Air Liquide has successfully issued a new 500 million euros green bond, in line with its ambition to combine growth and sustainable development. The Group intends to use the proceeds...
The Council adopted a regulation on tracking and reducing methane emissions. It is part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. The regulation introduces new requirements on measuring, reporting and verifying...
The European Union has taken a significant step towards its green transition goals with the final approval of the Ecodesign Regulation by the Council. This regulation aims to enhance the...
RWE, one of the leading renewable energy companies in the U.S. and worldwide, has signed two 15-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Microsoft Corporation. Under the PPAs, Microsoft will purchase...
The professional solutions firm commits to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. APTIM announced its commitment to The Climate Pledge, demonstrating its ambitious pursuit to mitigate and adapt to climate change’s...
Ørsted, a leading U.S. clean energy developer, announced an investment from J.P. Morgan for $680 million in tax equity financing for a portfolio of solar and storage assets in Texas and Arizona. The project portfolio...
The Council has formally adopted the corporate sustainability due diligence directive. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure. The directive adopted today introduces obligations for large companies regarding...
In response to market demand, the two organisations will work together to optimise how GRI and ISSB Standards can be used together. The IFRS Foundation and the Global Reporting Initiative...
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has published a package of consultations on expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, to further limit carbon emissions. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)...
Fashion frontrunners set the pace on the road to a circular economy Some of the world’s leading fashion brands are exploring ways to make money without making new clothes as...
Climeworks, the global leader in carbon removal via direct air capture technology, successfully achieved third-party certification of its carbon removal activities under the Puro Standard – a first in the...
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As the world’s largest trading bloc, the EU uses its considerablepurchasing power to meet its ambitious sustainability goals. In doing so, the EU’s new rules will reach well beyond its...
Key Impact Points: Capgemini and Schneider Electric have joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking initiative aimed at helping businesses achieve optimal energy use. The collaboration focuses on deploying an advanced...
Dr. Syafrina is an international sustainability expert with a proven track record of formulating, implementing and driving impactful sustainability strategies and communications, training programs, outreach initiatives as well as commercial...
Key Impact Points: A recent Bloomberg Law survey highlights that a significant majority of attorneys doubt the SEC’s new climate disclosure rule will survive intact. The rule, which mandates detailed...
Key Points: Circtec, a trailblazer in sustainable end-of-life tyre recycling, has secured a substantial $150 million in financing. This initiative is backed by prominent investors Novo Holdings and A.P. Moller...
Google is launching a new coalition called Symbiosis, a multi-company effort designed to increase the effectiveness of nature-based carbon removal projects. Symbiosis brings together a group of corporate buyers committed...
Companies’ top reason for pursuing a sustainability strategy is the opportunity for value creation. The biggest hurdle? The high level of investment that’s needed. The potential for creating value is...
What’s happening: Why it matters: Many companies struggle to invest in offsetting, because it’s hard to navigate this complicated market and make financially sound decisions. Enterprises that spend millions on...
Key Impact Points: Qatar has successfully raised $2.5 billion through its first-ever green bond issuance, marking a significant milestone in the Gulf state’s financial landscape. The bonds are split into...
280 Earth, Inc. announced that it has completed construction and started operating a direct air capture (“DAC”) facility to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere, mitigating climate change....
Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced the launch of Infor GenAI and ESG Reporting, to help customers improve productivity and report on their environmental footprint. Infor’s modern solutions, from...
Responding to growing climate disclosure needs, a recent update to the IBM® Envizi™ ESG Suite empowers businesses to effectively manage their path towards emissions reduction targets. Announced on May 21st,...
Morningstar Sustainalytics has joined Climate Bonds Initiative’s Partnerships Programme, helping to strengthen Climate Bonds’ mission to develop the sustainable finance market. Partners within the Climate Bonds network play a crucial...
New partner and senior advisors complete climate leadership team, following Temasek commitment and EIB Support LeapFrog Investments (“LeapFrog”), the profit with purpose investment firm, has appointed Souleymane Ba as Partner and...
Diageo has announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonise its historic St. James’s Gate site in Dublin 8, where Guinness has been brewed for 264 years. The investment...
BNP Paribas Asset Management announces the listing of a new global equity exchange-traded funds (‘ETFs’), expanding its current SRI PAB range which totals more than EUR 6.5bn of assets under...
FC FUTURES is EA SPORTS FC’s global initiative to grow the game for all. Electronic Arts Inc. announces that their EA SPORTS FC FUTURES initiative has opened up grassroots football...
ArcelorMittal and partners Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), BHP, along with Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd (Mitsubishi Development) have successfully started operating a pilot carbon capture unit on the blast furnace...
Largest single private-sector digital investment in Kenya’s history will support economic development across East Africa Microsoft Corp. and G42 on Wednesday announced a comprehensive package of digital investments in Kenya,...
S&P Global announced that three executives have been recognized by INvolve’s 2024 Empower Role Model Lists, supported by YouTube. These lists celebrate leaders who are tirelessly advocating and driving increased representation...
In a landmark deal, Ørsted will sell a further one million tonnes of carbon removal over a ten-year period to Microsoft from Avedøre Power Station, which is part of the...
The partners are exploring airport infrastructure and operational requirements to stand up hydrogen operations at the world’s busiest airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Airbus, Delta Air Lines and Plug...
Deutsche Bank and the European Investment Bank Group, consisting of the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, have signed an agreement to promote climate-friendly new builds and energy-efficient...
Honda Motor Co. has announced a massive $65 billion investment plan to accelerate its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) over the next ten years. This strategic move is designed to...
Holcim hosts the groundbreaking ceremony at its state-of-the-art GO4ZERO plant engineered to produce 2 million tons of net-zero cement per annum by 2029 in Obourg, Belgium. With a planned investment...
Facility Data Manager enables brands and manufacturers to share timely primary environmental data and insights to track and accelerate impact. Worldly, the leading supply chain sustainability data and insights platform...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China (PBC) are taking significant steps to enhance their collaboration in green and transition finance. During the 2nd China-Singapore...
The project will provide 80% of the heat demand for Finnish neighborhoods. Nestled on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, Google’s Hamina data center is set to become a...
PAG, a leading Asia Pacific-focused alternative investment manager, announced today that it has closed its first renewable energy-focused fund, PAG REN I, with a total of USD550 million in capital...
State Farm® is the first property & casualty insurance company worldwide to achieve TRUE certifications for two of its facilities, a testament to its commitment to uncovering operational efficiencies, responsibly...
Key Points: Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners Launch $3.5 Billion ‘Green Iron’ Project, Powered By Renewables Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners announced the development of a $3.5 billion “Green Iron” project in Queensland. This...
First-ever Chief Marketing Officer Think Lab to support Marketing’s role in driving Sustainable Growth The UN Global Compact announced the launch of its inaugural Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Think Lab....
A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Charalambos Tsangarides, IMF mission chief for Tanzania, held meetings in Dodoma and Dar es Salaam from May 2 to...
Key Points: The Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) has decided to extend its investment contracts with BlackRock Inc., overseeing $7.3 billion in assets. This decision comes on the heels...
Normative recently launched enhanced carbon reduction features designed to accelerate businesses on their journey to net zero emissions. Having calculated their carbon footprint and reported emissions, businesses often face the...
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) announced that it has signed an agreement for the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) with TwelveTM, the carbon transformation company. The agreement will run from...
Pernod Ricard announces that its near- and long-term science-based GHG emissions reduction targets in line with a 1.5°C trajectory have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with...
Investment by Airport Owner and Operator in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Technology and Development Supports LanzaJet Growth and Addresses Important Role in SAF Ecosystem LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company...
The age-old debate of whether doomerism or optimism will be more effective in driving the climate agenda forward reared its head again this week. On the doomer side, the pessimists...
On May 13, the Swiss NGO Public Eye published a report about the working conditions at the factories of some of SHEIN’s third-party suppliers. While many allegations in this report...
Key Impact Points: Sport England has unveiled its first Sustainability Strategy, “Every Move,” requiring major sports organizations to develop robust sustainability plans by 2027 to secure funding. Chris Boardman, Sport...
Aim to provide JPY 2 trillion in funding for production Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (President & Group CEO: Masahiro Kihara) aims to provide JPY 2 trillion in financing for the...
Ocean 14 Capital Fund I, focusing exclusively on the multi-trillion-dollar ‘blue economy’, has announced it has closed on €201 million to support its mission of funding sustainable solutions to improve ocean health....
The supply agreement for 65,000 metric tons of circular feedstock advances the Companies’ shared goal to support a circular economy for plastics in North America. Dow and Freepoint Eco-Systems Supply & Trading...
The UK’S fastest and most powerful supercomputer, located at the University of Bristol, is now officially online, with pioneering technology helping to make the UK a world leader in artificial...
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has launched two propositions and significantly expanded its private markets programme to £16bn following further commitments from LGPS Partner Funds. With an additional £3.6bn committed...
Energy Security Secretary has told Parliament that with growing geopolitical tension, the best agricultural land must be protected for food security. The best agricultural land should be prioritised for food...
Now in its 13th year, Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey connected with nearly 23,000 respondents across 44 countries, examining the evolving circumstances shaping the workplace and the societal experiences of...
ERM, Salesforce, NatureMetrics and Planet have announced a pioneering global alliance to transform how corporations measure and manage their biodiversity impact. The NatureTech Alliance, formed at the World Economic Forum...
Key Points: Microsoft has released its 2024 Environmental Sustainability Report, covering the progress made in fiscal year 2023 against the baseline set in 2020. The full report can be explored...
Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, announced today its partnership with DP World, a renowned global leader in supply chain solutions headquartered in Dubai. The...
Plug Power Inc., a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, received a conditional commitment for an up to $1.66 billion loan guarantee from the Department...
Eletrobras, the largest electricity company in Latin America, formalized two new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) this week during World Hydrogen 2024 in Rotterdam. These agreements aim to explore opportunities in...
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, and Maas Energy Works, the nation’s largest dairy digester developer, announced a new joint development...
ERM, the largest global specialist sustainability consultancy, has announced a strategic partnership with Workiva, one of the world’s leading cloud platforms for assured integrated reporting. Together, ERM and Workiva will...
UBS Asset Management (UBS AM) has launched the UBS ETF S&P 500 Climate Transition ESG UCITS ETF, marking a significant stride for sustainability-focused investors in Europe. This ETF is the...
S&P Global Commodity Insights, a division of S&P Global, and the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the commodities, energy, metals and energy...
Key Impact Points: Despite growing inflation and cost-of-living pressures, consumers are ready to pay a premium for sustainability, according to PwC’s 2024 Voice of the Consumer Survey. The survey, which...
The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF), which brings together 300+ members managing over £19 trillion in global assets under management (AUM), has released a report showing that the...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released the Terms of Reference of the major revision to the Corporate Net-Zero Standard outlining the objectives, scope, deliverables, provisional timeline, and opportunities for engagement...
Key Impact Points: In a bold move aimed at addressing trade imbalances and protecting domestic industries, President Joe Biden announced steep increases in U.S. tariffs on a wide array of...
Ashley Black Guru’s founder Ashley Black and CFO, Brandy Hipp discusses their mission in the wellness industry, updates on products, and growth goals with ESG News CEO, Matt Bird –...
Publicis Groupe announced the appointment of Nannette LaFond-Dufour as Chief Impact Officer. In this newly created global role, Nannette will be responsible for driving immediate impact across the Groupe’s long-term...
McKinsey is accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth across its client work, insights, actions, and charitable giving. McKinsey & Company released its 2023 ESG Report, “Accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth for all.”...
Key Impact Points: The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched the “CSRD Essentials” series, a practical guide for understanding the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This initiative, developed with...
IKEA pilots the new Energy Insights feature, to enable customers to monitor their electricity consumption and use energy smarter. The feature is now available in the Swedish IKEA Home smart app, and will...
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