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Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. announced the completed fundraising for Bridge Workforce and Affordable Housing Fund II, raising $1.74 billion in equity commitments, ahead of its $1.50 billion target. BWAF...
Transformation of €11 billion Revolving Credit Facility in line with Mercedes-Benz Ambition 2039 Selected sustainability KPIs geared towards enhancing ESG and cutting CO2 footprint Potential refinancing of the facility in 2024/25...
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with Eavor Technologies Inc. to acquire shares in the company through its wholly owned subsidiary Chubu Electric...
Launched their new ESG Strategy Handbook today, where Gunung Raja Paksi aims to reduce its environmental and social impact in steel – traditionally, a major contributor to global carbon emissions...
Oslo public transport to be all electric by end-2023 City aims to be completely emissions-free by 2030 E-buses cheaper to buy and run than diesel -official Oslo is on course...
Management succession planning and ESG are among the most critical issues that boards of directors worry about, new data finds. Boardspan, the leading provider of digital governance solutions for boards across...
After more than two years of pandemic and economic upheaval, people are reevaluating their lives. Workers around the world are reconsidering what they want from a job. For the Fortune World’s Best...
Nestlé has been recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work as one of the top 25 workplaces amongst multinational companies. The list is complied every year based on surveys...
Constellation Brands’ 2022 ESG Impact Report highlights notable progress made in its key ESG focus areas: serving as good stewards of the environment; enhancing social equity within its industry and...
It provides a framework for companies to identify, evaluate and develop large-scale hydrogen and green ammonia projects with renewable energy. The initial regions of interest are the Gulf Coast and...
The Swiss government announced the completion of its inaugural green bond issuance, raising CHF766 million ($USD766 million) to fund expenditures supporting its environmental goals in areas including clean transportation and...
Multi-year strategy involves all parts of the firm and commits to creating positive and sustainable economic and social benefits for Indigenous Peoples Plan was developed in consultation with Indigenous stakeholders...
With a target size of €600 million, the inaugural Lightrock Climate Impact Fund was significantly oversubscribed and closed on €860 million after raising its initial hard cap. The Fund...
A growing number of African countries has introduced financial market policies related to environmental, social or governance issues, a study said on Thursday, as a global push to invest more...
The International Monetary Fund’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust is now operational, adding an important financing instrument to help countries deal with climate change, pandemics and other longer-term issues, IMF Managing...
BlackRock is pleased to announce that Scottish Widows has become the first investor in its newly launched BlackRock Global Corporate ESG Insights Bond Fund. The UK retirement savings provider is...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced that Ms Gillian Tan will be appointed Chief Sustainability Officer from 17 October 2022, in addition to her current role as Assistant Managing Director...
BBVA Chair Carlos Torres Vila announced that the bank will increase its sustainable finance target by 50 percent. “Sustainability is a business opportunity,” because the amount of investment required is...
Golding Energy Transition 2022 to invest in infrastructure for the energy transition – focussing on solar and wind energy, energy storage technologies and decarbonisation Broad diversification across some 10 funds,...
Stellantis NV is accelerating efforts to extend the life of used vehicles and build new ones with recycled materials to become more efficient amid high energy costs and scarce natural resources. ...
Nearly one in six Americans live in a remote or rural community These communities are marked by higher energy costs and poor electrical reliability “For America to flourish, rural America...
Solution enables businesses to acquire carbon offsets using credit earned on deposits; joins Green Deposits among solutions to help clients meet ESG goals Citizens launched its Carbon Offset Deposit Account...
Schroders announces it has signed up to The Operating Principles for Impact Management, an influential global impact investing framework. This commitment to The Operating Principles for Impact Management, also known...
Citigroup Inc. is creating dedicated coverage teams to advise Australian companies on the energy transition, as well as other environmental, social and governance issues. “There’s a lot of opportunity even in...
JPMorgan Chase announced five organizations will receive philanthropic commitments of $3 million each to scale innovative climate resilient affordable housing models. This work is part of the firm’s $400 million five-year...
Mercedes-Benz introduces MO360 Data Platform, connecting passenger car plants to Microsoft Cloud Vehicle production efficiency expected to improve by 20% by 2025 Logistic teams to solve supply chain bottlenecks much...
Unique partnership provides the most extensive environmental and human rights solutions for international shippers Green Worldwide Shipping® (Green), a leading provider of international logistics and customs compliance, and The Uplift...
The government of Panama and energy companies, including SGP BioEnergy, announced Tuesday that they will add green hydrogen production to an advanced biorefinery in development. The facility plans to refine...
Two thirds of respondents say they have not assessed ESG risks in their supply chain in the past two years, finds survey 43% of respondents recognise ‘doing the right thing’...
Transaction Positions Circulus for Continued Growth in LDPE Recycling Underscores Apollo’s Commitment to Driving a More Sustainable Future Circulus Holdings, PBLLC (“Circulus”), a producer of post-consumer resin (PCR) from recycled...
New Investment Arm Ushers Fintech Industry Into New Era Financial Finesse, the country’s leading independent provider of financial wellness coaching as an employer-paid benefit, today announced the launch of Financial...
75% of young investors say it’s impossible to achieve above-average returns solely with traditional stocks and bonds Half of parents believe children aren’t prepared to handle family money; waiting until...
WHRI offers inclusivity for patients in rural and underserved communities to participate in clinical research Walmart is announcing the launch of the Walmart Healthcare Research Institute to increase community access...
Asset managers globally are expected to increase their ESG-related assets under management to US$33.9tn by 2026, from US$18.4tn in 2021. With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%,...
McKinsey released the following statement: In June 2020, following the murder of George Floyd and the dynamics it sparked across the US, McKinsey announced our 10 Actions, our public commitment towards...
The Fund is focused on scaling proven hydrogen technologies for mature infrastructure assets and aims to play a major role in decarbonizing the global economy Launched just a year ago,...
Dozens of Swedish startups are working on clean-energy mobility, creating what some call “Sustainability Valley.” Just below the Arctic Circle, a vast factory owned by Northvolt AB churns out electric-vehicle batteries for Europe’s...
Toyota India released the following statement: We, at Toyota, are fully committed towards sustainability and protecting the environment in line with our principle of ‘Respect for the Planet’. Towards this,...
Japanese carmaker is willing to invest in electric car entity Carve-out presents chance to rebalance decades-old alliance Nissan Motor Co. is ready to invest $500 million to $750 million in Renault SA’s...
$3 million initiative will reduce carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency of Chicago homes As climate change accelerates, underserved communities and people of color are increasingly vulnerable to higher energy...
GM Energy will consist of Ultium Home, Ultium Commercial and Ultium Charge 360, expanding business opportunities to include energy management services and drive growth beyond the core vehicle portfolio GM...
The World Bank said on Monday it is launching a trust fund aimed at pooling public funds to provide grants for projects to reduce carbon emissions, including decommissioning coal-fired power...
The London Stock Exchange has today published the final admission and disclosure standards for London Stock Exchange’s Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) Designation. (n1922.pdf (londonstockexchange.com) The development marks the launch of the...
A newly-released report from Adaptation Leader focuses on the lack of attention to climate adaptation and resilience as a critical component of climate action and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment strategies. ...
In honor of World Mental Health Day – an international day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues around the world on Oct. 10 – Kellogg Company is highlighting its commitment...
JDE Peet’s (EURONEXT: JDEP), the world’s leading pure-play coffee and tea company by revenue, today announced that Morningstar Sustainalytics, a leading ESG ratings provider, has upgraded the company’s ESG rating...
Electric truck fleet expansion targets customers looking to accelerate decarbonization efforts in their supply chains. Volvo Trucks is lead partner for Performance Team’s Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet with first deliveries...
New gas engine also increases torque for better everyday responsiveness 2023 Highlander’s high-efficiency turbo gas engine offers more than 50% reduction in NOx and NMOG as well as improvement in...
Application for offshore wind site with a capacity of up to 1.5 gigawatts Concept takes efficient area co-usage into account RWE contributes its expertise from a 20 year track record in offshore...
MetLife Foundation and Rise Against Hunger announced that their ongoing partnership has reached its one-millionth meal milestone. In 2014, the organizations joined forces on this shared goal to help end...
Earlier coal phase-out contributes significantly to achieving German climate protection goals Neurath D and E power plant units to remain temporarily on the grid to strengthen security of supply and...
Funds will bolster Rwanda’s defenses against climate change Rwanda also agrees to 36-month policy coordination instrument The International Monetary Fund agreed to lend Rwanda about $310 million under a new tool intended...
Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes was named chairman of Sun Cable, a clean energy start-up Sun Cable plans to supply solar power from Australia to Singapore via world’s longest subsea high...
HSBC has launched HSBC Trade Solutions (HTS) to customers in its two largest markets – the UK and Hong Kong. Whilst making trade simpler, faster, and safer for customers through integrated...
Point B, a global consulting firm solving the world’s biggest challenges, has announced its acquisition of Sustainable Business Consulting, a firm dedicated to providing ESG-focused solutions. This acquisition expands Point...
As representatives of Danish companies with high sustainability ambitions working worldwide across sectors, we want Denmark to keep leading the way for a just and green transition. Therefore, we call...
Executives from 12 leading Danish companies across sectors call on the current and future government to ensure that Denmark remains among the leading countries working on the green agenda. In...
Volvo Trucks will deliver fully electric heavy-duty trucks to Amazon in Germany by year end. The 20 Volvo FH Electric are expected to drive more than one million road kilometres annually, fuelled...
Customers now have access to GoGreen Plus services for road transportation with DHL Freight, following successful implementation in ocean and air freight GoGreen Plus is part of Deutsche Post DHL...
New circular supply chain solution supports CISCO Systems and other tech companies in enabling appropriate reuse, reprocessing, or recycling of used electronic devices. Reverse logistics and a consequent recovery management...
Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Amazon, BHP Ventures, Temasek, S2G Ventures, Capricorn Investment Group, Lowercarbon Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Baruch Future Ventures and others back the company Electra, a green...
ECV is the only VC firm committed to investing in startups focused on ESG imperatives and digital transformation of the natural gas industry LPs include several publicly traded utility companies...
Secondary Headline (H2):Analyzing FAB’s 5-Year $2.2 Billion Green Bond Issuance and Market Impact The landscape of sustainable finance in the Middle East saw a pivotal shift when First Abu Dhabi Bank...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday will announce a $950 million loan to the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), a multilateral trust fund that helps developing countries accelerate their transition...
Possible model for other emerging nations Funds would mostly consist of concessional loans from leading nations Negotiators are racing to finalize terms ahead of COP27 beginning on Nov. 6 in...
VISION by Protiviti thought leadership series examines the future of ESG through exploration with global business leaders. Global consulting firm Protiviti explores the business outlook of the future of environmental,...
Atos announces that it has been awarded the highest rating available to an organization (the AAA rating) in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG rating 2022, ranking it among...
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) released its latest integrated annual report with highlights of the progress made against its business and environmental, social and governance, or ESG, goals. See related article:...
Sustainable development issues like climate change, gender equality, and poverty have been featured prominently in election campaigns all around the world. Recent reports have increased awareness and anxiety among voters...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the establishment of a Sustainable Finance Advisory Panel to help guide MAS on its strategies and initiatives to build a credible and vibrant...
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1 billion German measure to help Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH decarbonize its steel production processes by using hydrogen, including renewable...
Company brings industry leadership and expertise as a founding sponsor of the initiative to make medicines more sustainable Walgreens announced it is joining the Sustainable Medicines Partnership as a founding...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched the ESG Impact Hub to spur co-location and collaboration between ESG FinTech start-ups and solution providers, financial institutions and real economy stakeholders. The...
In addition to providing capital, the new Amazon Catalytic Capital initiative will also offer mentorship and business opportunities to startups led by Black, Latino, Indigenous, women, and LGBTQIA+ founders Initial...
German energy equipment supplier Siemens Energy and EU-backed fund EIT InnoEnergy will team up to jointly explore investments in the energy start-up space, the fund said in a statement. No financial...
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) announced an agreement between leading energy organizations to assess the potential to produce zero-carbon ammonia in the Cook Inlet region of Southcentral Alaska. The...
Maersk has set a net-zero emissions target for 2040 across the entire business and has also set tangible near-term targets for 2030 to ensure significant progress. This includes a 50%...
A panel of the International Financial Services Centres Authority has recommended the development of a voluntary carbon market and the creation of a global climate alliance among other measures to grow the...
GoGold Resources Inc. (TSX: GGD) (OTCQX: GLGDF) (“GoGold”, “the Company”) is pleased to present its second annual Sustainability Report that sets out the Company’s performance and achievements with respect to its environmental, social and...
During the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) once again warned that global emissions are on track to surpass the 1.5 degrees...
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) is offering the world’s first 100-year dollar-denominated bonds Nearly $18 billion in demand for the bonds Saudi Arabia plans to increase renewable energy production to...
Acquisition supports leading ESG firm’s ongoing global expansion and accelerates Scope 3 emissions monitoring and reporting offering. Sphera, a leading global provider of Environmental, Social and Governance performance and risk management software, data...
Strategic Partnerships with Leading ESG Data Solutions Providers RepRisk, Novata and the Maples Group Will Enable K2 Integrity to Further Enhance its Ability to Analyze ESG Compliance K2 Integrity, a...
Verkor, a European pioneer in electric vehicle batteries, has taken another important step in its development by leveraging the expertise of two leading companies, OPTEL and Bureau Veritas. The collaboration,...
The global plant-based beverages market size is expected to reach USD 71.83 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 12.7% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research,...
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new online tools available to the public that provide additional information on environmental enforcement and compliance in their communities. Through improved transparency,...
Duke Energy provided an update on its strategy to meet customers’ need for affordable, reliable and increasingly clean energy. The company’s planned investment of $145 billion over the next 10 years for...
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has announced the launch of a nonprofit foundation – along with his parents, Robin and Jimmy Burrow – to help meet the needs of families...
Jordan Peele’s new horror film, Nope, took part in NBCUniversal’s sustainable production program to help lower all emissions across the entire production and make it as efficient as possible. The film integrated...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), together with knowledge partners McKinsey & Company and Convergence Blended Finance, and supported by the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), hosted the...
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Frederick Morency as Vice President, Sustainability, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation to lead its Electrification and Sustainability...
The funds, totalling €820 million, are earmarked for the infrastructure investment plan of i-DE, Iberdrola’s electricity distribution company in Spain The project, which will maintain 10,000 jobs per year, is...
Bank of America announced an additional $100 million in low-cost deposits to minority depository institutions (MDIs), which will facilitate lending, housing, neighborhood revitalization and other banking services in minority and...
The EU’s bank, EIB, provides another loan of EUR 75.1 million to Stockholm’s Kooperativa Bostadsförening (SKB) to build low-energy houses in Stockholm. The energy consumption in these new buildings will...
Nescafé Plan 2030 will help coffee farmers transition to regenerative agriculture 125 million people depend on coffee for their livelihoods An estimated 80% of coffee-farming families live at or below the...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts are more than just a public relations tactic. They help companies build stronger brands, attract more customers, employees, and investors, and drive long-term growth....
U.K. Competition and Markets Authority completes review Combination will accelerate GXO’s growth opportunities and enhance value for all stakeholders GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced that it has received unconditional...
IDB Invest completed its $1.6 billion funding program for 2021 entirely with sustainable bonds under its Sustainable Debt Framework. The program included $1 billion of sustainability bonds, $424 million of social bonds and $186 million of green bonds...
Shanghai Zhiji Information Technology Co., Ltd., a market-leading sustainability technology company, has announced the global release of its ESG Intelligence Platform tailored for private equity managers, offering global investors the...
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