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Researchers from the SEC’s Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD) released an independent research study examining the impact of mutual fund performance benchmarks on investor decision-making, and potential strategic behavior by firms...
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting on September 21 at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will be webcast on the SEC website. The committee...
On Monday, September 19, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a cease-and-desist order against Sparkster Ltd. and its CEO, Sajjad Daya, for the unregistered offer and sale of crypto...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (MSSB) stemming from the firm’s extensive failures, over a five-year period, to protect the personal identifying...
Since 1992, The Home Depot has been partnering with the United Negro College Fund, an organization that works to build a robust pipeline of highly qualified college graduates from under-represented populations....
Citizens announced that it has entered into a power purchase agreement with Ørsted, supporting the construction of the Sunflower Wind Project, which will match 100% of Citizens’ power consumption across...
The program will fund projects advancing climate resilience and access to public green spaces and sport in communities disproportionately impacted by climate threats Green spaces play a critical role in...
Wind farm will produce more than 15% of company’s electricity demand in Germany The 800-hectare site has been an integral part of R&D activities since 1998 Mercedes-Benz also planning long-term...
-Almost half (47%) of surveyed CSCOs said they have introduced new automation technologies in the last two years. -Surveyed CSCOs ranked sustainability as their third biggest challenge in the next...
A critical element of Barclays’ net zero ambition is support for clients as they navigate the transition to a low-carbon economy. As part of Barclays’ continued investments in this sector,...
The balance of deploying secure applications vs. time to market continues to be the biggest risk to organizations. Invicti Security, an application security leader for over 15 years, today released...
U.S. Energy Information Administration data shows oil generated about two-thirds of Hawaii’s electricity in 2021. That makes Hawaii the most petroleum-dependent state. HHE adds on to $49.8 million of signed...
Apex Group Ltd. announces the expansion of its ESG offering with the launch of a new Impact Positive Solution Apex Group’s Impact Positive Solution provides the most comprehensive impact assessment...
Groundbreaking biodiversity target in the agreement is unique in Australia Cairns is the only place in the world where two natural UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites sit side-by-side: the Daintree Rainforest and...
Funding rund led by Fortive and supported by AEP PepsiCo, Walgreens and Dell also part of new financing To respond to growing focus on ESG risk management Software platform Datamaran...
Infinium’s Electrofuels production facility in Texas will use approximately 18,000 tons per year of recycled CO2 waste The electrofuels will power vehicles in Amazon’s middle mile fleet for approximately 5...
US$6.2 billion capital investment will eliminate 3 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions per year Operating cost savings of US$818 per year Payback of capital by 2034 Fortescue Metals...
Builders Vision, an impact platform dedicated to building a more humane and healthy planet through philanthropy, investment and advocacy, has announced that its Builders Initiative Foundation has transitioned 90 percent...
Company submitted its mid- to long-term greenhouse emissions reduction targets in AugustValidation of submitted targets by SBTi expected by early 2023Participating in the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign led by...
The climate-first venture firm has initiated two new investment funds and a sustainability knowledge hub Extantia’s existing portfolio companies includeH2PRo, INERATEC, GA Drilling, BeZero and Reverion “We provide economically and...
Kellogg commits $100,000 to support No Kid Hungry and Albertsons Cos. Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Kellogg Company and Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, have teamed...
Financial-first impact investment fund will focus on breakthrough technology solutions that enable global health for all OurCrowd, a leading global venture firm, announced the launch of a Global Health Equity Fund...
Nike announced that it has joined Ant Group’s Green Energy Initiative and launched an official mini program on Alipay, the leading digital open platform, to encourage more consumers to recycle...
The new Green-X expects at least 10 token issuers to join by year-end Asset tokenization market is expected to grow 50x to $16.1 trillion by 2030 Greenpro Capital Corp. announced...
Innovation as the key to sustainable mobility. Newly-developed BMW round cells optimised for NEUE KLASSE architecture Costs for whole high-voltage battery up to 50% lower than for current generation CO2-reduced...
Force for Good Initiative’s annual report shows 35% increase in funding gap to achieve UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Rise driven by historic underfunding, requirements to achieve net zero and...
Actively-managed fund will track about 200 US companies At least half of each company’s revenue must come from climate solutions High-carbon emissions companies will be screened out An online investment...
The GEL-LYTE III CM 1.95 is the result of over 10 years’ research and development by ASICS to reduce emissions across all stages of the product lifecycle. Significantly lighter than...
Decarbonization to be based on issuer-specific climate score Corporate bond holdings to be tilted towards issuers with better scores Tilting to be applied to all corporate bond purchases settled as...
Comcast will grow its network more sustainably by cutting the electricity per byte of data in half by 2030. Comcast powers SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2022 with 100% clean energy for...
This year’s Green Power Leadership Award recipients are using 17.4 billion kilowatt-hours of green power Enough to power more than 1.6 million average American homes for a year “These companies...
After heavy rains caused the Pearl River to flood and disrupt the local water treatment facility, the greater Jackson, MS community was left without water for drinking, cooking and plumbing....
Project expected to employ 1,000 people during construction Facility will use clean energy and be equitable for all parties in the value chain Company is actively seeking to identify and...
The European Investment Fund contributed 30 million Fund’s primary focus will be scaling and industrializing companies specializing in the energy transition. Belgian growth equity fund Junction has announced first close...
Call for EU framework on climate adaptation Need for a climate resilience “stress test” for key infrastructure Boosting EU civil protection and emergency response Improving food security, sustainable water and...
EPC Power is the only U.S.-based, end-to-end power conversion solution provider Industry-leading technology directly supports the renewable energy transition while preserving grid reliability and performance Energy storage installations globally are...
The Group has set more ambitious short-term and long-term carbon reduction targets, including achieving a 90% reduction in all carbon emissions across scope 1, 2 and 3 by 2040, and...
Revisions eliminate previously proposed surcharges on airplane tickets and car fuel Current proposal targets green improvements to buildings, EV charging infrastructure and electric buses Russia’s protracted invasion of Ukraine has...
Indiana is the number one ranked manufacturing production state in America per capita City of Marion and GM have enjoyed a 65-year partnership Investment will support vehicles built at GM...
Kimball International, Inc. released “Crafting a Sustainable Future,” its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. This robust document details their ongoing commitment to sustainable business practices and leading the way...
Newly Defined Asset Class Proves To Be Competitive With Other Investment Classes A new report refutes the current misconception that rental apartments priced for the middle-income workforce—such as teachers, nurses, and first...
STL, one of the industry’s leading integrators of digital networks, has announced Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) for all its optical fibre and cable facilities across India and Italy. Earlier In 2020, STL...
Fundamental Renewables, an established provider of financing for solar and other renewable energy projects, today announced that it has secured a $400 million credit facility. Delaware Life Insurance Company, a Group 1001...
The first LGBTQ+ wellness and behavioral health app to launch Q1 2023 You:Flourish, the first wellness and behavioral health smartphone application designed specifically for the needs of the LGBTQ+ community,...
ESG is the hottest topic of conversation in today’s boardrooms. To uncover the true impact of ESG, ONRCX spoke to business leaders to inquire about their company’s ESG efforts and how...
Arbor Capital has been providing investment management and enhanced financial planning services for more than 25 years. In those 25 years, they have remained committed to evolving with their clients and...
Statkraft and Umicore have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) sourcing renewable power from onshore wind turbines in Finland. This agreement will cover part of the needs of Umicore’s site in Kokkola, where the Group produces precursor cathode active materials and refines cobalt used in rechargeable batteries for...
9fin, the leading leveraged finance (LevFin) intelligence platform, has announced the launch of its new ESG Company Data product. The intelligence provider has analysed thousands of sources, including company documents,...
World’s largest coal exporter aims to increase proportion of renewables in its energy mix to 23% by 2025 No new coal plants can be built Those in the pipeline must...
World first for a major company in the consumer durables, household and personal products sector Sony Group Corporation received approval for its net-zero targets from the “Science Based Targets initiative...
KPIs in each business area to underpin executive compensation and employee evaluations Critical focus on human capital development Focus on climate change; diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I); respect for human...
Strategic partnership is expected to reach up to 2 million acres by 2030 Initial enrollment will include corn, soy and wheat farmers in Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Nebraska...
– To achieve net zero emissions by 2050; Joins RE100 initiative– Energy- and resource-efficient products to empower consumers for sustainable living– To invest in and develop innovative technologies for a...
Founder Yvon Chouinard and family have transferred all ownership to two new entities Every dollar that is not reinvested back into Patagonia will be distributed as dividends to protect the...
Three fundamental pillars: focus on people, operate sustainably and strengthen communities Assessments will be conducted by third party with recognized expertise Home Depot’s workforce is consistently more ethnically diverse than...
(PIPE – TSX) Pipestone Energy Corp. (“Pipestone” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2022 TSX30TM and the issuance of its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report....
First residential solar and battery investment by BlackRock’s Climate Infrastructure business in Asia BlackRock commits NZD 100 million (US$60 million) investment over next three years New Zealand has set a...
ClimeCo, a leader in the management and development of environmental commodities, has partnered with Enaleia to remove plastic pollution from vital fishing areas. Enaleia is a non-profit that engages coastal communities to...
The increasing complexity of compliance, new client expectations, talent challenges and productivity demands are pressuring legal professionals as never before, according to the findings of Wolters Kluwer’s new global Future Ready Lawyer Survey 2022. The survey also...
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provides $5B in NEVI Formula Funding to Help States Install EV Chargers Along Interstate HighwaysAdditional EV Charging Funding to Come The Biden-Harris Administration today announced...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Chicago-based Loop Capital Markets, LLC for providing advice to a municipal entity without registering as a municipal advisor. The action marks the first...
A new contract for GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business will help Los Angeles significantly increase its grid transmission capacity and move closer to meeting its renewable energy goals GE’s...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed rule changes that would enhance risk management practices for central counterparties in the U.S. Treasury market and facilitate additional clearing of U.S. Treasury...
Latest investments in Archilogic, Butlr and Transaera support decarbonization efforts Carrier Global Corporation, the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, has completed three...
Extending its Open World philosophy to its traveler experience and community and environmental impact, Expedia Group commits to advancing a more responsible, open and accessible travel industry Expedia Group announced...
Data Used to Support Solutions for Ongoing Industry Challenges, Such as Battery Range and Payload Capacity, to Enable Faster Conversion to Environmentally Friendly Options Ferguson Enterprises, LLC announced a collaboration...
Boliden is the industry leader in extracting and producing metals with a low climate footprint Goal is to reduce CO2 intensity by a further 40% by 2030 Boliden has issued...
Ranked by League of American Communication Professionals (LACP) The ranking analyzes more than 1,000 companies from all sectors and from around 20 countries worldwide Iberdrola is the best European company...
Assessment will focus on bank’s efforts to serve diverse communities and promote a diverse workforce To be conducted by Covington & Burling LLP “Critical next step in reinforcing our commitment...
Reducing CO2 emissions is company’s most important management issue Supply volume expected to be 300,000 tons per year Nippon Steel will launch sales of “NSCarbolex Neutral,” a steel product that is certified...
Listed companies will be required to credibly commit to good green governance Companies can dually list alongside their primary exchange Listing standards embed a culture of green compliance directly into...
The 77th session of the UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday with its new president urging world leaders to respond to humanity’s most pressing challenges, including the war in Ukraine,...
Funding will support R&D of bioenergy crops, industrial microorganisms and microbiomes A thriving U.S. bioeconomy creates good-paying jobs and helps meet the nation’s climate goals The U.S. Department of Energy...
70 initial projects will expand markets for climate-smart commodities Program designed to build wealth that stays in rural communities and support diverse range of producers Expected to reach more than...
Company announces new initiative to help advance its environmental, social, and governance goals over the next several decades OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced the launch of the OpenText Zero-In Initiative,...
Obtains ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 50001 (Energy Management System) Recognized for continuous practices and commitment to enhancing sustainability management Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced that it...
Rio Tinto and Volvo Group have signed a MoU to create a strategic partnership where Rio will supply responsibly sourced low-carbon products and solutions to Volvo Group and the companies...
Supported by financial and impact investors such as Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, APG on behalf of its pension fund client ABP, and Nysnø Climate Investments – a wholly owned subsidiary...
Dr. Chen previously served as the inaugural Executive Deputy Superintendent of the Climate Division at the N.Y. State Department of Financial Services Served as Vice-Chair of the Climate Risk Steering...
Effective traceability across the global value chains is vital to making sustainable chocolate the norm and can only be achieved through collaboration of all stakeholders. Barry Callebaut is leading and...
Patch is embedding climate action into the global economy Patch has announced that it has raised $55 million in series B funding. This new round of funding brings Patch one...
Sustainable Real Assets Investor Vision Ridge Partners Commits Capital to Accelerate Platform Buildout Existing Investors Keyframe Capital and Cyrus Capital Increase Capital Commitments TeraWatt Infrastructure, a company powering electrified fleets...
Memorandum of Understanding to supply more than 800,000 tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the years 2023-2030 Cooperation to include new locations and new SAF production technologies OMV is...
The electricity company will guarantee supply for five months from the date of the positive assessment of the non-profit organisation. The company undertakes to advise beneficiaries on the different possibilities...
Exchange partnered with Syndio, an HR analytics platform Companies can analyze and resolve pay, performance gaps The New York Stock Exchange is adding tools for its publicly listed companies to track how...
Solution designed to integrate data from emissions-producing activities with initiatives to abate them Provides transparency to all stakeholders Helps businesses accurately and swiftly measure and reduce their overall carbon footprint...
Interim decarbonisation targets set for 2030, reinforcing commitment to net zero financed emissions by 2050 Represents one of the most comprehensive sets of decarbonisation targets in global banking industry Bank...
Next generation LinuxONE servers extend IBM’s capabilities to help clients across industries, including Citibank, reach sustainability targets IBM ( NYSE: IBM) today unveiled the next generation of its LinuxONE server, a highly...
Establishes Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) team to strengthen company’s ESG management and operations NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, announced the release of its ESG report for 2021–2022 that...
Initiative aims to amplify the visibility and increase media representation of women entrepreneurs leading the fashion sector towards a responsible future. The Conscious Fashion Campaign, an initiative of the Fashion...
Solar energy packages developed specifically for IKEA Family loyalty members “We need to make the process of switching to renewables convenient and easy” To continue its ambition to make sustainable...
Company is committed to reducing greenhouse emissions 26% by 2030 and being net zero by 2050 Moving freight by rail instead of truck reduces GHG emissions by up to 75%...
LISC to lead Harris County Homeownership Collaborative and new initiative to create 5,000 homeowners of color by 2025. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and local elected officials joined LISC Houston and the Harris County Homeownership Collaborative,...
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, released the company’s annual sustainability report, which includes ESG highlights from the last year and outlines the...
Series E round led by new investors BMO Impact Investment Fund and Ares Management By 2023, the company will own and operate 13 high-tech, climate-controlled hydroponic greenhouses, covering more than...
Audited ESG Report 2022 shows accelerated progress toward industry-leading targets for 2025 Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, releases its annual ESG Report, tracking progress toward the...
Deal is expected to raise billions of dollars Proceeds earmarked for projects including renewable energy, clean transport and green buildings Crown prince has committed to investing $40 billion in local...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Singapore Exchange have jointly launched ESGenome, a digital disclosure portal for companies to report ESG data in a structured and efficient manner, and for...
ReneSola Ltd (“ReneSola Power” or the “Company”) (www.renesolapower.com) ( NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced the publication of its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which...
Committed to telling and amplifying stories of underrepresented audiences 7 of 12 Paramount Board members are women — one of the highest percentages among S&P 500 companies “Our duty and...
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