Tag: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

U.S. Department of Transportation Announce $172 Million to Improve Ferry Service in 35 States, 3 Territories

Christine Harbster August 5, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration today announced $172.2 million in Fiscal Year 2022 formula funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 35 states and 3 territories to...

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ESG News, Governance, Government

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Step Forward to Combat Climate Change, Announces Proposed Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Framework

Christine Harbster July 7, 2022

Today, to advance President Biden’s commitment to combat climate change and bring down costs for families, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a Notice of Proposed...

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ESG News, Governance, Government, Infrastructure

President Biden, U.S. Department of Transportation Open Applications for First Round of Funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s New Competitive Bridge Investment Program

Christine Harbster June 10, 2022

Reflecting President Biden’s commitment to rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration today opened a call for applications through a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the competitive...

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Governance, Government

Biden-Harris Administration Takes Key Step Forward in Building a National Network of User-Friendly, Reliable, and Accessible Electric Vehicle Chargers

Christine Harbster June 9, 2022

In keeping with President Biden’s commitment to jumpstart the construction of a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2030, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration...

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Government

President Biden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announce Availability of $1 Billion for Local Communities to Ensure Safe Streets and Roads for All, Address National Roadway Safety Crisis

ESG News May 17, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Monday May 16, 2022, that the application process is now open for communities of all sizes to apply for $1 billion in Fiscal...

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Energy, Impact Investing, Solar

BlackRock Fuels ENVIRIA’s Solar Expansion with $200 Million Investment

ESG News March 11, 2024

Germany’s leading commercial and industrial (C&I) decentralized energy solutions provider, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement on an equity investment of over USD 200 million from BlackRock, through...

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Energy, ESG Reporting, Sustainable Finance

BBVA Leads in Climate Accountability with Pioneering TCFD Report, Cuts Its Emissions by 24%

ESG News March 11, 2024

BBVA publishes its clients’ progress toward decarbonization for the first time BBVA has published its clients’ progress toward decarbonization in the initial version of its climate transition plan. The bank...

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Climate, ESG News Smart Read, ESG Reporting, Opinion

Tim Mohin: Top Five Takeaways from SEC Final Climate Rule

Tim Mohin March 10, 2024

Two years after proposing the rule, more than 24,000 comment letters, and a nearly three-hour meeting marked by politically charged statements, the five Securities and Exchange Commissioners voted along party...

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Circular Economy, Opinion, Sustainable Fashion

Sustainable Fashion Consumption – Will 5 New Fashion Pieces a Year Satisfy Your Needs?

Riikka Olli March 10, 2024

According to Berlin based think thank Hot or Cool Institute – managing sustainable wardrobe means buying not more than 5 fashion pieces a year (this is with the objective to stay within...

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Climate, ESG Leaders, Global News, News, Women in ESG

ESG News Releases ‘Top 14 Inspiring Women Leading The Fight Against Climate Change’

ESG News March 8, 2024

We’ve listed the Top 14 women in sustainability, whose influence, leadership and dedication have helped to shape the fight against climate change. Women have been instrumental in driving the sustainability...

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Climate, ESG Tools & Services, Sustainable Business

Climate Vault Solutions Launches Innovative Climate Solutions Platform to Empower Businesses in Carbon Management

ESG News March 8, 2024

Software closes the climate data gap by providing companies with accessible and comprehensive carbon information to understand their risks and increase resilience Climate Vault Solutions, an award-winning leader in sustainable...

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Climate Tech, Global News, News, Sustainable Finance

NatPower commits £10 Billion to UK’s biggest battery plan, driving path to 100% renewable energy by 2035

ESG News March 8, 2024

NatPower announces the development of the largest project for the construction of battery storage systems for over 60 GWh in the UK Over 10 billion GBP NatPower UK investments earmarked for...

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Automotive, Energy, Sustainable Mobility

Europe’s Auto Industry: Collaboration Key to Staying Ahead in Electric Vehicle Race (ACEA)

ESG News March 8, 2024

To build a resilient e-mobility ecosystem, European automotive, tech, and power champions must cooperate more closely. This was the message from leading CEOs during the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association’s (ACEA)...

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sustainable Fashion

SHEIN Boosts Women’s Empowerment with $430,000 Donation to Dress for Success

ESG News March 8, 2024

Latest collaboration will see SHEIN pledge US$430,000 towards six local affiliates SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, is deepening its commitment to women’s empowerment causes by expanding its...

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Global News, News, SDGs, Sustainable Business

Accenture Releases Study on How Businesses Can Play a Part in Achieving SDGs

ESG News March 8, 2024

Will the world achieve its sustainability ambitions in time? The SDGs offer a vision of a more sustainable and equitable world by 2030. Developed by the United Nations in 2015,...

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Agriculture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESG Asia, Sustainable Finance

Deutsche Bank’s Initiative in Asia, Empowering Women in Agriculture

ESG News March 8, 2024

Breaking down gender barriers to food security in the Philippines, Sri Lanka and India Deutsche Bank, through its Corporate Responsibility programme in Asia, is helping women from local communities and...

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ESG Leaders, Regulators, Sustainable Business

Apex Group Boosts Regulatory Consulting Service with Enhanced Team

ESG News March 7, 2024

Apex Group, the leading global financial services business, today announces the strengthening of its regulatory consulting service with a number of new, senior level appointments and promotions. Isabelle Agius has...

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ESG Tools & Services, Sustainable Business, Technology

Logitech Launches Future Positive Challenge 2024, Seeking Innovations for Sustainable Electronics

ESG News March 7, 2024

Second annual contest invites innovators to collaborate and accelerate the development of more sustainable products Logitech International recently announced that its second annual Future Positive Challenge is now accepting applications for the...

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Climate Tech, ESG United Kingdom, News, Sustainable Finance

Britain Announces Over £1 billion budget for renewable energy auction

ESG News March 7, 2024

Government announces the largest ever budget for the upcoming Contracts for Difference auction round. Britain’s flagship renewables scheme has received its biggest ever funding boost from government, with more than...

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Climate Tech, ESG United States, Government

USDA Fuels Rural Clean Energy Transition with $2.3 Billion Investment

ESG News March 7, 2024

USDA Selects First Five Applications to Move Forward in the Awards Process for the Powering Affordable Clean Energy Program As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department...

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Climate, Global News, News, Sustainable Finance

RBC to Boost Renewable Energy Lending to $35 billion by 2030 to Reach Climate Goals

ESG News March 7, 2024

Annual Climate Report provides first insights on assessment of RBC Capital Markets’ energy client transition plans; new actions from RBC to provide capital for renewable energy and other low-carbon energy,...

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Climate, Infrastructure, News, Sustainable Finance

IBM Pledges $45 Million to Transform Urban Environments for Climate Resilience

ESG News March 7, 2024

Aligned with United Nations SDG 11, IBM announced a new request for proposals from government and non-profit organizations for the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, focused on technology-driven projects to advance city resiliency. IBM...

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SEC Adopts Rules to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors

ESG Reporting, Government, Impact Investing, News

SEC Sets New Standard with Climate-Related Disclosure Rules for Public Companies

ESG News March 7, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings. The final rules reflect the Commission’s efforts to respond to...

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Environmental, Impact Investing, Legal, News

Berkshire’s PacifiCorp Faces Billions in Oregon Wildfire Damages: A Turning Point for Climate Accountability?

ESG News March 7, 2024

In a landmark decision, jurors in Oregon have ordered PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, to pay over $150 million to victims of the devastating 2020 wildfires. This...

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Automotive, Circular Economy, Sustainable Business

Sustainable Revolution: Inside BMW’s Advanced Car Recycling Hub

ESG News March 7, 2024

Nestled in the Munich suburb of Unterschleißheim, Germany, lies the BMW Group Recycling and Dismantling Centre (RDC), a facility with a twofold mission: serving as the nation’s leading car recycler...

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Climate Tech, ESG Funds, Sustainable Finance

Climate Fund Managers to Manage SAPP’s $1.3 Billion Energy Transmission Initiative

ESG News March 7, 2024

The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), in partnership with the Southern African Development Community (SADC), announced the appointment of climate-centric blended finance fund manager Climate Fund Managers (CFM) to manage...

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Impact Investing, Social Impact, Videos

Democratizing Impact Investing & Building a Sustainable Future: Beth Bafford (Calvert Impact) with Fintech TV – ESG News

FinTech TV March 6, 2024

Jeff Gitterman is joined by Beth Bafford, Vice President of Syndications and Strategy at Calvert Impact, to discuss impact investing & democratizing access to impact investing for investors. They also...

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ESG Reporting, ESG Tools & Services, Technology

Schneider Electric Launches AI-Driven Sustainability Reporting for EcoStruxure IT

ESG News March 6, 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the introduction of new model based, automated sustainability reporting features within its award-winning EcoStruxure IT data...

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Circular Economy, Environmental, ESG Europe, ESG Policy

EU Sets New Standards for Reuse and Recycling

ESG News March 6, 2024

Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging, increase safety and boost the circular economy. The new measures aim to make packaging...

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Energy, Global News, News

New InfluenceMap Report Reveals Canadian Banks’ Fossil-Fuel Exposure Outpaces US, European Peers

ESG News March 6, 2024

InfluenceMap, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing objective and data-driven analyses of corporate and financial institutions’ impact on climate change and biodiversity loss, has released assessments evaluating the climate governance,...

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Kush Patel - Permira Climate Investments

Climate, ESG Leaders, Impact Investing, News

Permira Assembles Dedicated Team to Drive Climate Investments

ESG News March 6, 2024

Permira, the global private equity firm, announced it has appointed a dedicated team to identify investment opportunities across the climate transition value chain. The team, led by Kush Patel and...

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Circular Economy, News, Sustainable Fashion

H&M Group and Vargas Holding Launch Syre, a Joint Venture to Revolutionize Textile Recycling

ESG News March 6, 2024

The co-founded venture, also backed by TPG Rise Climate, aims to rapidly scale textile-to-textile recycling of polyester and contribute to a more sustainable textile industry. H&M Group has secured an...

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ESG Leaders, Impact Investing, Sustainable Business

Sustainable Fitch Appoints Marcy Block as Global Head of ESG Ratings

ESG News March 6, 2024

Fitch Group has announced a key appointment within its sustainability-focused analytics business, Sustainable Fitch (SuF). Marcy Block joins SuF’s leadership team as the head of its largest analytical group, dedicated...

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ESG Data, ESG Europe, ESG Reporting, Global News, News

Bloomberg Survey Reveals Evolving ESG Data as Top Challenge for European Firms as CSRD Looms

ESG News March 5, 2024

A recent Bloomberg survey of roughly 200 European financial market participants reveals a growing concern: managing the ever-increasing volume of ESG data. The survey, conducted throughout 2023 and encompassing respondents...

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Climate, ESG Reporting, News

Unilever publishes review of key trade associations climate-related lobbying

ESG News March 5, 2024

Unilever, releasing its inaugural Climate Policy Engagement Review, urges industry associations to step up their engagement in climate advocacy. The company emphasizes the need for collaboration amongst various actors, including...

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Invesco exits Climate Action 100+, raising doubts about the future of the investor-led climate engagement initiative.

Climate, Impact Investing, News

Invesco Exits Climate Action 100+ Coalition, Joining Other Major US Asset Managers

ESG News March 5, 2024

Invesco, a global investment management company with $1.59 trillion under management, has announced its departure from the Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) investor coalition, effective immediately. This decision follows similar moves...

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Climate, ESG Europe, ESG Reporting, News

Accenture, Bitkom Study Reveals Digitalization’s Potential to Cut 73 Million Tons of CO2 by 2030

ESG News March 5, 2024

Wind turbines that use sensors to optimally adapt their rotor blades to the wind strength, fields that are fertilized more economically based on satellite data, factories that produce highly efficiently...

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Circular Economy, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Supply Chain

Aldi Sets a New Standard in the Recycling of Challenging Flexible Plastics

ESG News March 5, 2024

Aldi UK is now providing full visibility on the journey of flexible plastic packaging collected from the public via front-of-store collection points, right through the recycling journey to end product....

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Automotive, Climate Tech, Energy Transition, News

JLR Embarks on Renewable Energy Journey, Targeting a Greener Future

ESG News March 5, 2024

JLR announced it will generate more than a quarter of its UK electricity** from new onsite and near site renewable energy projects, slashing energy bills and reducing reliance on grid...

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Climate Tech, Energy Transition, ESG Latin America

Chile’s Codelco ensures a matrix with 85% renewable electrical energy by 2026

ESG News March 5, 2024

One of the copper company’s sustainability goals is to be able to supply all of its operations only from renewable energy sources by the end of the decade, to contribute...

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Carbon Markets, Climate, Global News, UN SDGs, United Nations

New UNDP, VCMI Collaboration Aims to Boost Sustainable Development and Climate Goals

ESG News March 5, 2024

Strengthened collaboration will facilitate and support the credible, high-integrity supply and use of carbon credits as an enabling tool for sustainable development and the net-zero transition. The Voluntary Carbon Market...

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ESG Policy, ESG Reporting, ESG United States

Increased Board Accountability and ESG Pushback Expected to Shape 2024 Proxy Season, ISS-Corporate Reports

ESG News March 5, 2024

ISS-Corporate, a leading provider of compensation, governance, cyber risk monitoring, and sustainability offerings to help companies improve shareholder value and reduce risk, released an analysis of key themes, trends, and...

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Carbon Markets, Climate, Sustainable Business

Bain & Company Achieves First-Ever VCMI Carbon Integrity Platinum Claim

ESG News March 4, 2024

Bain & Company makes a Carbon Integrity Platinum Claim, demonstrating its progress on internal decarbonization and going above and beyond with investment in high-integrity carbon credits. The Voluntary Carbon Market...

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Climate, Global News, Impact Investing

Climate Action 100+ Reaction to JP Morgan & State Street Departure

ESG News March 4, 2024

Climate Action 100+ has confirmed that JP Morgan Asset Management, State Street Global Advisors, and PIMCO have decided to withdraw from the initiative. BlackRock (“BlackRock, Inc.”) has also transferred its...

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ESG Job Creation, ESG United Kingdom, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Supply Chain

UK’s Electrical Retailer Currys to Raise Minimum Pay Rate by 9.5%

ESG News March 4, 2024

Currys plc, the UK’s largest omnichannel technology retailer, has announced a further boost to colleague pay. The investment will see all hourly paid colleagues benefit from a higher hourly rate,...

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csr, ESG Policy, ESG Reporting, ESG United States

ISS ESG Reveals Insights from Inaugural Corporate ESG Rating Survey

ESG News March 4, 2024

ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of ISS STOXX, released a report summarizing the results of its inaugural ESG Corporate Rating Survey, which was undertaken between September 25 and October 20,...

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Climate Tech, ESG Policy, Impact Investing, News

Dutch pension fund ABP sets target for $32.5 billion in ‘impact’ investments by 2030

ESG News March 4, 2024

Dutch pension fund ABP aims to achieve €30 billion in investments by 2030 that yield double returns: financial and societal impacts, especially in areas like climate and biodiversity solutions. The...

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Energy, News, Sustainable Finance

BlackRock to purchase Portland Natural Gas Transmission System from TC Energy for $1.14 Billion

ESG News March 4, 2024

TC Energy Corporation and its partner Northern New England Investment Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Énergir L.P. (Énergir), have entered into a purchase and sale agreement to sell Portland Natural...

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EU Parliament, Legal, News, Technology

Apple Hit with Record €1.8 Billion Fine for Antitrust Violations in App Store Music Streaming Practices

ESG News March 4, 2024

The European Commission has imposed a record €1.8 billion (around $2 billion) fine on Apple for anti-competitive practices related to music streaming apps on the App Store. This landmark decision...

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Climate Tech, ESG Africa, Infrastructure, News

Hive Hydrogen Partners with Genesis for $5.8 Billion Coega Green Ammonia Initiative

ESG News March 4, 2024

Hive Hydrogen South Africa has signed an agreement with Genesis Eco-Energy to implement 372MW of wind power in the Western Cape, to support the development of its Green Ammonia project...

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csr, ESG News Smart Read, ESG Policy, Opinion

Tim Mohin: EU Reaches Peak Sustainability?

Tim Mohin March 1, 2024

The EU has long been the leading edge of sustainability policy – though some might quibble with their approach. But in recent months, European ESG policy has encountered growing opposition...

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Circular Economy, Opinion, Sustainable Fashion, Technology

How AI is changing the Sustainability and Circularity in Fashion industry?

Riikka Olli March 1, 2024

AI is on everyone’s lips and it has entered into many business strategies and visions in hopes for more productivity and process efficiencies. With all things happening in (generative) AI...

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Standard Chartered has expanded the scope of their annual Fair Pay Report to cover broader commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESG Reporting, News, Sustainable Finance

Standard Chartered Release 2023 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Impact Report

ESG News March 1, 2024

This year, Standard Chartered has expanded the scope of their annual Fair Pay Report to cover broader commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. How Standard Chartered Support Their Colleagues: “Creating...

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Climate Tech, ESG Asia, Government

ExxonMobil, Shell Partner with Government of Singapore on a carbon capture and storage value chain

ESG News March 1, 2024

A joint press release by the S-Hub consortium. The S-Hub consortium, comprising ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and Shell Singapore Pte. Ltd., is proud to be selected to work with...

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ESG Job Creation, ESG United Kingdom, Governance, News, Sustainable Supply Chain

UK supermarket chain Asda announces 8.4% increase for store workers pay, now highest paying UK grocery retailer

ESG News March 1, 2024

CURRENT HOURLY RATE HOURLY RATE FROM 1ST JULY* National rate £11.11 £12.04 Stores inside the M25 £12.28 £13.21 Asda has announced proposals for a record £150m investment in its retail...

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ESG Leaders, Sustainable Business

South Pole Welcomes Sustainability Veteran Dr. Daniel Klier as New CEO

ESG News March 1, 2024

South Pole, the leading carbon project expert and climate consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of sustainability industry leader, Dr Daniel Klier, as the group’s new Chief Executive Officer....

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Climate Tech, ESG Tools & Services, News, Sustainable Finance

BBVA Launches New Global Finance Unit for Cleantech Innovation

ESG News March 1, 2024

BBVA widens its sustainable business with a global finance unit that will focus on cleantech innovation, announced BBVA Chair Carlos Torres Vila at the 3rd BBVA Sustainability Forum, held Thursday...

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Climate Tech, Global News

IEA Report Reveals Global energy-related CO2 emissions hit record high in 2023

ESG News March 1, 2024

Global energy-related CO2 emissions increased as exceptional droughts hit hydropower, but rise was lower than in 2022 thanks to expansion of technologies such as solar, wind & EVs Global energy-related...

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ESG Job Creation, Government, News

Mayor Adams Launches Visionary Plan for NYC’s Green-Collar Job Growth

ESG News March 1, 2024

State of the City Commitment Will Grow City’s Green Economy, Train and Position New Yorkers to Benefit from Nearly 400,000 Green-Collar Jobs by 2040 Plan Will Advance $100 Million Climate...

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Energy, Sustainable Finance, Sustainable Mobility

Wells Fargo and ChargePoint Launch Flexible Financing to Provide Access to Rapidly Deployable EV Charging Stations Across the U.S.

ESG News March 1, 2024

ChargePoint, EnTech Solutions™, and Wells Fargo to fill the financial gap companies need to build EV infrastructure ChargePoint, a leading provider of solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), EnTech Solutions, a...

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Energy, Sustainable Business, Technology

Schneider Electric Accelerates Grid Modernization with Advanced DERMS, AI-powered Solutions, and Open Collaboration

ESG News February 29, 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the latest innovations and progress towards accelerating grid modernization at DISTRIBUTECH International® 2024, the leading annual transmission...

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csr, ESG Policy, EU Parliament, Sustainable Business

EU Council fails to approve new environmental, human rights sustainability due diligence law

ESG News February 29, 2024

The failure of EU Member States to approve the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) stalls the much-needed law that helps address the acute needs of people, the environment and...

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Global News, Legal, Sustainable Business

Iberdrola, Inditex, Santander, and Telefónica Launches 1st Ever Forum on Sustainable Legal Practices

ESG News February 29, 2024

Group photo of the participants in the 1st Forum of Sustainable Law Firms The first Forum of Sustainable Legal Advice promoted by Iberdrola, Inditex, Santander and Telefónica was held today at the Iberdrola...

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Climate, ESG Reporting, ESG Tools & Services, News

SBTi Unveils Reports to Boost Corporate Climate Efforts Beyond Traditional Scope

ESG News February 29, 2024

The SBTi has released two new reports to support the design and implementation of beyond value chain mitigation (BVCM). The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), an international organization enabling ambitious...

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ESG Asia, ESG Policy, ESG Reporting, News

Singapore to Introduce Mandatory Climate Reporting Beginning 2025

ESG News February 29, 2024

Climate reporting to help companies ride the green transition All listed issuers to report from FY2025 and large non-listed companies from FY2027 The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and...

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Energy Transition, ESG United States, Government, News

EPA Launches $3 Billion Clean Ports Program for Zero-Emission Infrastructure

ESG News February 29, 2024

EPA opens two grant competitions — funding zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure and planning to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution, and advance environmental justice The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced...

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Aviation, Energy, News, Sustainable Business

British Airways owner IAG signs biggest ever deal for sustainable aviation fuel of nearly 1 billion litres

ESG News February 29, 2024

International Airlines Group (IAG) announced its largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement to date, with e-SAF (power-to-liquid) producer Twelve, which will supply advanced e-SAF made from made from CO2,...

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Energy, ESG Leaders, Impact Investing

Carlyle Appoints Jeff Currie as Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways

ESG News February 29, 2024

Global investment firm Carlyle announced the appointment of Jeff Currie as Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways, effective immediately. Currie is a seasoned economist and the former Global Head of...

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Energy, ESG Data, Technology

Surge in AI Adoption Among Energy & Utility Companies, IBM Study Finds

ESG News February 28, 2024

– 63% of Energy CEOs surveyed expect to realize value from generative AI and automation At Distributech 2024, IBM unveiled additional findings from its global study findings that show that 74%...

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Automotive, Energy, Sustainable Supply Chain, Transportation

Formula 1® Aims for Net Zero by 2030 with DHL’s Enhanced Biofuel Fleet

ESG News February 28, 2024

The partnership has seen the transition into a more sustainable era of transport and logistics as Formula 1 looks to reach its Net Zero goal by 2030. DHL and Formula...

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Environmental, ESG Policy, News

EU Sets Ambitious Targets to Restore Ecosystems by 2050

ESG News February 28, 2024

The new law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration...

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Climate, ESG Tools & Services, Sustainable Business

AT&T and L&T Technology Services Forge Strategic Alliance for Climate Solutions

ESG News February 28, 2024

Pioneering solutions that pair connectivity with engineering expertise to reduce emissions L&T Technology Services Limited, a prominent global digital engineering and R&D services company, and AT&T, one of the largest...

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Circular Economy, Global News, Lifestyle, Sustainable Fashion

Kering Partners with Tsinghua University and IFM for Sustainable Fashion Course

ESG News February 28, 2024

Kering, together with Tsinghua University and Institut Français de la Mode, officially launched the “Fashion Sustainability – Global Perspectives and China Practices” Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). On the occasion...

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S&P Dow Jones Indices introduces the S&P Biodiversity Indices, expanding its sustainability-focused benchmarking tools.

Environmental, ESG Funds, Impact Investing, News

S&P Dow Jones Indices Announces Launch of Innovative Biodiversity-Focused Benchmarks

ESG News February 28, 2024

S&P Dow Jones Indices, the world’s leading index provider, announced the launch of the S&P Biodiversity Indices, adding to the range of sustainability-oriented performance benchmarking tools it offers to asset managers...

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Energy Transition, ESG Canada, Government, News, Sustainable Finance

Canada to Issue Innovative Green Bond Including Nuclear Energy

ESG News February 28, 2024

The Government of Canada is announcing its plan to issue its second Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond this week, subject to market conditions. This follows the successful issuance of Canada’s first 7.5-year, $5...

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ESG Reporting, Impact Investing, News, Sustainable Finance

Deutsche Bank Unveils Updated Sustainable Finance Framework, Underscoring Commitment to Sustainability Goals

ESG News February 28, 2024

Deutsche Bank has taken a significant step towards achieving its ambitious sustainability goals with the launch of its updated Sustainable Finance Framework. This comprehensive guideline outlines the bank’s approach to...

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Emerging Markets, Energy, ESG United States, Government

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $366 Million to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment in Rural Communities

ESG News February 27, 2024

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports 17 Projects Across 20 States and 30 Tribal Nations and Communities, Bringing Clean Energy, High-Quality Jobs, and Energy Justice to Every Pocket of...

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Climate, Global News, News, Sustainable Finance

Brazil Partners with Largest Climate Finance Alliance to Scale Climate Finance for Green Growth Plans

ESG News February 27, 2024

Collaborative projects with the Brazilian Development Bank and Brazilian financial institutions aim to support Brazil to deliver its G20 Presidency climate finance priorities and ambitious climate goals UN Secretary-General’s Special...

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Energy, ESG United Kingdom, News

Italy’s Prysmian Seals $2.1 Billion contract for UK power transmission link

ESG News February 27, 2024

Effective immediately, the contract is now added to the Prysmian order backlog The award follows earlier Prysmian selection as preferred bidder and commitment to assure the required capacity Prysmian, world...

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Circular Economy, News, Sustainable Fashion

lululemon, Samsara Eco unveil world’s first enzymatically recycled nylon product

ESG News February 27, 2024

Samsara Eco paves the way for apparel to have an infinite-life Australian enviro-tech startup, Samsara Eco, and its partner, athletic apparel brand, lululemon, have today debuted the world’s first enzymatically recycled nylon...

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Automotive, Energy, ESG Leaders, Sustainable Mobility

GM Welcomes Kurt Kelty, Former Tesla Executive, as Battery VP

ESG News February 27, 2024

As GM accelerates toward its vision of an all-electric future, the company continues to invest in the infrastructure and attract world-class talent to make that a reality. In the latest...

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Climate Tech, ESG Africa, Government, United Nations

Tanzania switches on first turbine of Julius Nyerere Power Project Hydro Plant in World Heritage Site

ESG News February 27, 2024

Tanzania has activated the first turbine of its highly anticipated Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant, marking a significant step towards doubling the country’s electricity generation capacity. Despite concerns from conservationists about...

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESG Reporting, Government, News

Australian Employer Gender Pay Gap Report Exposes Top Companies

ESG News February 27, 2024

The Albanese Government is taking action to improve workplace gender equality, with the gender pay gaps for nearly 5,000 Australian private sector employers today being published for the first time....

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Climate Tech, ESG Europe, Global News, Government

European Commission Awards Italian Energy Groups $402 Million for Green Hydrogen

ESG News February 27, 2024

The Puglia Green Hydrogen Valley is part of the 33 projects included by the European Commission in Hy2Infra, the third Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support the...

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Climate Tech, Energy Transition, Infrastructure, Sustainable Business

Italian utility A2A Invests $120 Million to Make Waste-to-Energy Plant More Sustainable, Cut Emissions

ESG News February 27, 2024

Brescia confirms itself as a model for decarbonisation: new technology inaugurated that makes the via Malta plant even more efficient and sustainable Putting energy into circulation, so as not to...

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Climate, ESG Reporting, Sustainable Finance

BCA says climate related financial disclosures must align with international standards

ESG News February 26, 2024

The Business Council supports the continuous improvement in the quality of climate related financial disclosures to facilitate climate risks and opportunities when making investment decisions and is calling for close...

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Nokia announced that it has committed to reducing its total global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to net zero by 2040, accelerating its previous target by ten years,

Environmental, Lifestyle, News

Nokia commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040

Gerhard Alberts February 26, 2024

Nokia announced that it has committed to reducing its total global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to net zero by 2040, accelerating its previous target by ten years, and putting it...

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ESG Policy, ESG United Kingdom, Government, Transportation

UK Government re-routes HS2 Funding to £4.7bn Local Transport Fund

ESG News February 26, 2024

Unprecedented transport budget targeted at smaller cities, towns and rural areas will fund projects that matter most to local communities.From:Department for Transport, Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, The Rt Hon Rishi...

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Carbon Markets, Global News, Government

Germany to allow carbon capture, underwater storage

ESG News February 26, 2024

In a significant shift towards achieving its ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2045, Germany announced plans to embrace carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology for specific industrial sectors. This...

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Automotive, Energy, News, Sustainable Mobility

Leasing Giant Ayvens to Add Up to 500,000 Stellantis Vehicles to Fleet, Driving Electric Shift

ESG News February 26, 2024

Leading global sustainable mobility player Ayvens and Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers, have come to a multi-billion euro frame agreement that encourages Ayvens’ affiliates to buy up to...

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Climate Tech, Energy Transition, Sustainable Finance

Bio-Oils and Cepsa starts construction on the largest 2G biofuels plant in southern Europe with investment of 1.2 billion Euros

ESG News February 26, 2024

Cepsa and Bio-Oils, a subsidiary of Apical, are beginning construction of the largest second-generation biofuels plant in southern Europe. This facility, which will flexibly produce 500,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)...

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Carbon Markets, ESG Reporting, News, Sustainable Finance

EU Carbon Tariff Likely to Have Limited Impact on Emissions Without Global Effortsm, says new ADB Study

ESG News February 26, 2024

European Union (EU) import charges on carbon-intensive products are expected to have a limited impact on climate change and only a modest negative effect on economies in Asia and the...

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ESG Europe, News, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Fashion

Following EU pressure, German fashion retailer Zalando abandons ‘sustainable’ labels

ESG News February 26, 2024

Following a dialogue with the Commission and national consumer authorities, Zalando has committed to removing misleading sustainability flags and icons displayed next to products offered on its platform. Such claims...

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Climate, ESG News Smart Read, ESG Policy, Opinion

Tim Mohin: SEC Climate Rule by March?

Tim Mohin February 23, 2024

There is new hope that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will issue its long-awaited climate disclosure rule soon. A draft of the final rule has been circulated to...

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Energy, ESG Policy, ESG United Kingdom, Government

UK Energy Transition Stalls, DNV Report Warns, Urges Urgent Action

ESG News February 23, 2024

A new report by DNV, the energy expert and assurance provider, paints a stark picture of the UK’s energy transition. While the UK has ambitious climate goals, the current pace...

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ESG Tools & Services, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Supply Chain

DHL Group and ICC to Share Sustainable Trade Insights at WTO Conference

ESG News February 23, 2024

In Abu Dhabi, DHL Group and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), will host a side event together with its partners to present the four key takeaways from the recent...

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Climate Tech, ESG Middle East, Infrastructure, News, Sustainable Supply Chain

FedEx Commits to Sustainability with Cutting-Edge Hub in Dubai South

ESG News February 23, 2024

Elevating the UAE’s Position in Global Logistics: The New FedEx Hub Highlights Innovation and Efficiency FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company,...

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Global News, News, Sustainable Supply Chain

Walmart Suppliers Exceed Project Gigaton Goal Early, Reducing 1 Billion Metric Tons of Emissions

ESG News February 23, 2024

In 2017, Walmart launched a bold initiative called Project Gigaton, aiming to work with suppliers to reduce, avoid, or sequester 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in product...

0 Comment 88 Views

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, ESG United Kingdom, Government, Sustainable Finance

UK Government to help more black cab drivers go green with further funding support

ESG News February 23, 2024

Plug-in Taxi Grant provides funding of £6,000 per electric taxi vehicle and is extended until April 2025. More green taxis will take to the UK’s roads thanks to an extension to...

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ESG Small Business, ESG Tools & Services, News

SIX Partners with Greenomy to Enhance SMEs’ Sustainability Performance

ESG News February 23, 2024

SIX, the global financial information provider, has launched a new solution enabling the global banking clients of SIX to measure the sustainability performance of their small and medium-sized enterprise (SME)...

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Climate, ESG Europe, Infrastructure, Sustainable Finance

EU Pledges €233 Million for Green Transition through Strategic Environment and Climate Projects

ESG News February 23, 2024

The Commission is investing over €233 million in twelve new Strategic Projects across Europe under theLIFE programme to support the implementation of the EU’s environmental and climate ambitions under the European Green Deal....

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Environmental, ESG Europe, Global News

Towards Zero Pollution: EU’s Ambitious Plan for Stricter Air Quality Standards

ESG News February 23, 2024

The new law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU to achieve a clean and healthy environment for citizens as well as zero air pollution by 2050. Negotiators from...

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Study- Majority of UK pension providers have 'inadequate' climate action

Climate, ESG United Kingdom, Impact Investing

UK Pension Providers Lag on Climate Action, New Report Finds

ESG News February 22, 2024

Millions of savers’ money invested in polluting industries, despite public demand for change A new report by Make My Money Matter reveals that UK pension providers are failing to adequately...

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Sustainable Fashion, Sustainable Supply Chain

SHEIN Advances Supply Chain Sustainability with $70 Million Supplier Empowerment Program

ESG News February 22, 2024

Achievements across the last year move SHEIN closer towards its long-term goal of building a modern and resilient supply chain eco-system. SHEIN’s Supplier Community Empowerment Program (SCEP) is aimed at...

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ESG Leaders, Health, Sustainable Business, Technology

Medtronic Appoints Raman Venkatesh as First Ever Chief Sustainability Officer

ESG News February 22, 2024

Medtronic, a leader in medical technology, has signalled a significant shift towards environmental stewardship with the appointment of its first Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), Raman Venkatesh. This strategic move marks...

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