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MetricStream, the global market leader in integrated risk management and governance, risk, and compliance, has announced a partnership with Greenly, the leading carbon management platform, to help organizations accelerate their...
CapIntel, a leading financial technology company that improves fund analysis, proposal generation, and day-to-day workflow efficiency for financial services wholesalers and investment advisors, has announced the launch of CapIntel ESG. CapIntel...
Hellas is setting new sustainability standards in the sports industry with the implementation of their Environment, Social, and Governance program. This program uses the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals...
Andrus brings decades of financial markets advocacy and corporate governance experience New senior hire expands firm’s Global Stewardship and Sustainability Team Franklin Templeton announced the appointment of James Andrus as...
ARCO Design-Build an award-winning national design-builder of light industrial and commercial projects announces the launch of their sustainability initiative focused on delivering environmentally conscious building solutions for projects. ARCO Design/Build,...
240 MW True North is AVANGRID’s first solar farm in the state The project will supply clean, renewable energy to power Meta’s operations in the region AVANGRID, a leading sustainable...
Following successful testing of its first Direct Air Capture (DAC) prototype unit for carbon dioxide (CO2) removal in the lab, GE announced it is planning larger scale demonstrations in 2024....
Tesla is now a blue chip stock from a corporate debt perspective after Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the EV maker’s credit rating from junk status to investment-grade quality. Moody’s analysts...
New technology is a key to helping NASA advance its long-term exploration goals for the benefit of all. To support its effort, the agency announced Thursday it will create two...
Support from Microsoft’s Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact program will expand the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s educational sustainability programming for entrepreneurs The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, a non-profit committed to growing inclusion and...
From tomorrow, at the United Nations Water Conference in New York from 22 to 24 March, the EU will be confirming its strong engagement for global water security by announcing 33 commitments...
Nestlé is publishing its 2022 Annual Report alongside its Creating Shared Value and Sustainability (CSV) Report. As the publications highlight, Nestlé’s results were resilient in a year defined by many...
The Bezos Earth Fund announced $34.5 million in grants as part of its $10 billion commitment to fight climate change and protect nature, supporting transformative work to improve greenhouse gas...
South Korea revised down its 2030 targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector on Tuesday but maintained its national goal of cutting emissions by 40% of 2018...
Practical Farmers of Iowa, Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, and the Illinois Corn Growers Association partner with PepsiCo to drive adoption of regenerative agriculture practices and reduce carbon emissions PepsiCo announces...
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday rejected a Republican proposal to prevent pension fund managers from basing investment decisions on factors like climate change, in the first veto of his...
GE announced it has secured an order from Greek Copelouzos Group’s Damco Energy S.A. (DAMCO) to provide power generation equipment for DAMCO’s 840 megawatts (MW) natural gas fired power plant to be...
Eni and UniCredit have announced their partnership around Open-es, an ecosystem initiative seeking to enhance cross-business collaboration and support companies in measuring and improving their ESG performance. Open-es is an alliance...
Exposure to climate change risk is the fastest growing threat to businesses, say EU CEOs. Nearly a quarter (24%) of EU CEOs believe their companies will be highly or extremely...
UK Financial Watchdog The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released the following on its review of ESG Benchmarks: In September 2022, we sent a portfolio letter to benchmark administrators where we highlighted the...
During an event held in New York, Kering announced a commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2035, on a 2021 baseline. This new target covering...
IDB Invest and Banco de Bogotá announce the upcoming issuance of the first sustainable, subordinated bond issued in the international market by Banco de Bogotá. The $230 million bond will...
March 2023 Week-3; TD sets $500 billion sustainable finance target by 2030; Biden-Harris announces $750 million to advance clean hydrogen tech; EU proposes Net-Zero Industry Act for clean tech; EU adopts carbon sinks goal that increases...
Whirlpool Corporation announced that it achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) Gold or Platinum status (self-certification) at its large manufacturing sites worldwide, as part of the company’s ambitious and long-standing...
This month, Sweden took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU with a pledge to focus on security, competitiveness, green and energy transitions, democratic values and the...
British Columbia’s decision this week to toughen emissions standards for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects creates one of the most robust climate plans in North America, but sets a...
New agreement ensures access to zero-up-front-cost, clean energy systems for homeowners across California Electriq Power (Electriq), a provider of intelligent energy storage and management for homes and small businesses, announced it...
Governor Ron DeSantis and the governors of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming...
Malaysia’s Petronas has bid 38 billion rupees ($460 million) for a 20% stake in the green energy arm of India’s largest power producer, NTPC, in the first deal of its...
Scottish Power, an Iberdrola group company, and Haizea Wind Group, a world leader in the manufacture of wind towers, have signed a framework agreement worth over €200 million for Haizea Bilbao to supply...
Shell plc has published its Energy Transition Progress Report 2022, which shows it has again met its climate targets as part of its energy transition strategy. The report will be...
MSC and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have announced the signing of a five-year Impact Partnership agreement. This agreement sees MSC, the world’s largest shipping line combine forces...
Climate Transition Plan outlines near-term actions, value chain collaboration and joint advocacy to drive circularity and decarbonization Ball Corporation released its new Climate Transition Plan, which outlines the company’s pathway and...
The EU Commission proposed the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition. This initiative was...
New round of investments, part of collective private and public sector collaboration, is a major step to scale innovative solutions to advance water access and reduce waste sent to landfill ...
Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Advance Electrolysis Technology, Reduce the Cost of Clean Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, and Provide Long-term Support for Hydrogen Hubs The Biden-Harris Administration,...
TD Bank Group launched a new Sustainable & Decarbonization Finance Target to support its customers, clients and the communities it serves by aiming to mobilize $500 billion CAD by 2030 through financial activities including...
Despite transparent political attacks on the ESG investing movement that are happening in the U.S. every day, one Canadian company has doubled down on what its founder calls “the future”....
Private equity investors (PEI) could be early leaders when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts in M&A, according to a new Deloitte poll. Based on the data, PEIs...
Texas True North and Ohio Powell Creek Solar Farms Will Generate 523.5 MW of Clean Power to These StatesThe Projects Will Add to the Company’s 8.6 GW Portfolio of Renewable Energy AVANGRID, a leading...
Reinforcing methane’s strategic role in farming’s energy independence CNH Industrial is expanding its alternative fuel capabilities by taking a majority stake in Bennamann – a UK-based expert in solutions to capture, repurpose...
MUFG leads approximately $75 million in Green Loan construction financing; Wells Fargo provides tax equity commitment of approximately $105 million for 200 MWac solar project in Frio County, Texas Leeward...
TotalEnergies and Paprec, leader in plastic recycling in France, have signed a long-term commercial agreement to develop a French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film wastes. The agreement...
Robeco has launched the Robeco Sustainable Senior Loan Fund (SLF), its second closed-ended private debt fund and one of the first to credibly integrate sustainability into private debt investments. SLF...
Battelle and a team of leading technology developers have submitted a proposal to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs program....
Katten has announced that partner Johnjerica Hodge has been named a 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow. Designed for lawyers with eight to 15 years of experience, this landmark...
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved more than US$300 million in new financing in the first quarter of 2023, reflecting the institution’s commitment to fulfilling its Climate...
PepsiCo named “Industrial Water Reuse Champion” by WateReuse Association for best-in-class water recycling and reuse programs PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) and Frito-Lay North America (FLNA) announced a commitment of $3.3 million in funds toward...
IBM announced that it is accepting proposals for the next cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which will focus on water management solutions. This program applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid...
HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit provider, released its annual 2022 Sustainability Report (Non-Financial Report) and announced a new commitment to set science-based emissions reduction targets. The global report demonstrates the company’s...
The Western Union Company, a leader in cross-border money movement, has received three distinctions for its efforts in advancing its environment, social and governance (ESG) strategy. See related article: Western...
Corteva Inc., Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, announced a commercial collaboration to introduce proprietary winter canola hybrids that produce plant-based oil with a lower carbon...
New Purchase Agreement Demonstrates Supply Chain Investment in SAF by Shell Aviation, and Growing Demand for SAF JetBlue and Shell Aviation announced a new collaboration bringing additional supply of sustainable...
New law raises the EU carbon sinks target for the land use and forestry sector, which should reduce greenhouse gases in the EU in 2030 by up to 57% compared...
EU Parliament adopted draft measures to increase the rate of renovations and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions on Tuesday. The proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive...
The EU Commission has proposed to reform the EU’s electricity market design to accelerate a surge in renewables and the phase-out of gas, make consumer bills less dependent on volatile fossil fuel prices, better protect...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $47 million in funding for 22 research projects to advance the development of new and innovative measurement, monitoring, and mitigation technologies to...
Ally Law, a prominent global legal network with 80 member firms in 45 countries, kicked off its 2023 Annual General Meeting in Sydney, Australia, today. Hosted by member firm Russell Kennedy from March 14...
Viridos’ Algae Biofuels to Decarbonize Jet and Diesel Fuel using Highly Productive, Sustainable, and Scalable Saltwater Algae Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and United Airlines Ventures Join Viridos Series A Viridos, Inc.,...
An international authority in corporate and public sector reporting is to lead the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), the independent body that sets the GRI Standards. Carol Adams, who for 30 years...
ESG Performance Insights from Ratings Covering $2.6 Trillion in Procurement Spend Mark Acceleration of Positive Actions & Improvement Across the EcoVadis Network EcoVadis is reporting on the sustainable business practices being...
The Parker Review committee has published the 2022 results of its latest voluntary census on the ethnic diversity of FTSE 350 company boards, carried out jointly with the Department for...
Pepperl+Fuchs establishes sustainable factory in Vietnam financed by USD 15m green loan from Deutsche Bank Pepperl+Fuchs announced the inauguration of a new sustainable manufacturing facility in Vietnam, which has been...
This report sets out the Bank’s latest thinking on climate-related risks and regulatory capital frameworks. The report includes updates on: capability and regime gaps; capitalisation timelines; and areas for future...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €300 million loan to novobanco to facilitate the financing of projects undertaken by SMEs (firms with up to 250 employees), MidCaps (firms with up...
Britain will invest 20 billion pounds ($24 billion) over the next 20 years in projects to capture and store carbon dioxide (C02), the government said on Friday, as part of...
March 2023 Week-2; Study Says Climate Change To Cost Germany up to 900 Billion Euros by 2050; U.S. DOE Announces $6 Billion To Reduce Industrial Emissions and Create Healthier Communities; Canada Issues Final...
The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG) has signed a new contract with the Greek state for technical assistance from the banks’ Advisory Hub which will help facilitate crucial investments to...
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached this morning with the European Parliament and the Council to reform and strengthen the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. This deal marks a further step in...
New Memorandum of Understanding Supports Reliability of Nation’s Power System as Energy Sector Invests in Clean Energy Opportunities The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Aims to accelerate etisalat by e& sustainability initiatives using IBM software IBM and etisalat by e&, announced that the company will leverage IBM sustainability software to help advance etisalat by...
The First Green Transition Programmatic Development Policy Loan was approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors, providing EUR 149.9 million (US$160 million equivalent) in support of Serbia’s bolstered efforts to...
Mitsubishi Motors Corp plans for hybrid and battery electric vehicles to account for all new car sales by the middle of the next decade, beefing up its electrification strategy for staying...
Purolator announced it expects to invest approximately $1 billion to electrify its Canadian network over the next seven years. This includes a plan to purchase more than 3,500 fully electric...
Cathy Will Accelerate Market-Ready ClearFlame Technologies Veteran product and technology cultivator Cathy Choi, Ph.D., has taken the helm at ClearFlame Engine Technologies as Vice President of Engineering and Chief Sustainability...
Partnership will enable BDO Sunghyun clients to access ESG Book’s market leading sustainability data solutions for corporates and investors. ESG Book, a global leader in sustainability data and technology, announced...
The EY organization announces the appointment of Michelle T. Davies as EY Global Sustainability Legal Services Leader, a newly created role to focus on helping businesses around the world manage...
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced its first-ever Sustainability Impact Awards, an inaugural program that recognizes the critical role that Schneider’s partners and...
Three major groups are joining forces to fight climate change and launch the European Clean Transport Network Alliance (ECTN Alliance), a concrete solution to decarbonize road freight transport. Mobilizing the...
The Commission announced an investment of over €116 million for the new LIFE Programme’s Strategic Projects. The funding will help eight major projects in Belgium, Estonia, Spain, Italy, Poland, Slovakia and Finland reach their climate and environmental targets....
A socially responsible investing approach that aims to earn current income TD Asset Management Inc. expanded its sustainability suite with the launch of the TD North American Sustainability Bond Fund,...
Company Applying Innovation to Power Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines with Renewable Fuels Chicago-based ClearFlame Engine Technologies has raised $30 million in Series B funding to bring to market innovative solutions that power heavy-duty...
Funding from President Biden’s Clean Energy Plan Will Create New Economic Opportunities Across the Nation and Bolster American Industrial Leadership Globally The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy...
Withum, a national advisory and accounting firm, has identified opportunities for CPAs to assist private companies with their ESG strategy development and execution. Joe Holman, Market Leader of Withum’s ESG...
Finastra has announced the availability of its ESG Service, a cloud-native SaaS solution that streamlines sustainability-linked lending. Open and scalable, ESG Service facilitates the integration of sustainability performance target criteria...
Stevanato Group S.p.A., a global provider of drug containment, drug delivery and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences industries, announced two separate agreements with BNL BNP Paribas and Cassa Depositi...
The European Investment Bank, the world’s largest multilateral bank, and Afreximbank, the pan-African multilateral financial institution, have joined forces to enhance healthcare and pharmaceutical investment across sub-Saharan Africa and strengthen...
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is providing a US$25 million loan in support of the Niger Solar Plant Development and Electricity Access Improvement Project (RANAA), which...
Platform creates access to new markets for women-owned businesses Bank of America, in partnership with Seneca Women, has launched a new online marketplace for women entrepreneurs, providing them access to new...
Board diversity, equal pay, awards amplify Union Pacific’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in new We Are One Report Union Pacific Railroad announced it received third-party validation of pay...
Verizon announced that the Climate Resilience Prize, an initiative focused on recognizing and propelling climate resilience solutions, will continue for a second year in partnership with GreenBiz and Resilient Cities Network,...
Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. announced the launch of Accelera by Cummins, a new brand for its New Power business unit. Accelera provides a diverse portfolio of zero-emissions...
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved financing support in the amount of $12 million for the Scaling Solar 2 Project for Uzbekistan. The Project will help expand the country’s capacity...
From today, HVOlution, the biofuel produced at Venice and Gela Eni’s bio-refineries, will be used by 150 vehicles from the Spinelli Group’s fleet Eni Sustainable Mobility and the Spinelli Group,...
The EY organization and IBM announce a global collaboration to focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) solutions that aim to help organizations accelerate business transformation with value-led sustainability. EY...
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable) has successfully launched an AUD 50 million 15-year Kangaroo Green Bond due March 2038. The new issuance was arranged...
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) together with Shift has released a primer for CFOs on advancing the “S” in ESG. Social issues are becoming a higher priority on the business agenda. This is, in part,...
Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc., a leading sustainable consumer products company and Certified B Corp, announced the launch of its new Grove Co. Fresh Horizons Limited Edition Collection with Drew Barrymore....
Cedo, one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of private label consumer products for waste disposal, food preparation and storage, has appointed its first Group Sustainability Director. The role will be crucial...
Credit Suisse is expanding its existing sustainability-related advisory offering for corporate clients, thereby helping companies transition to a more sustainable business model. This is also the context in which its...
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