Tag: Climate Change
330+ global companies worth nearly US$11 trillion in market capitalization have been highlighted for their environmental transparency and action on climate change, forests and water security by CDP, the non-profit...
Business leaders in financial services and technology are as concerned about climate change as they are about inflation; a greater number of Presidents and CEOs see net zero initiatives as...
Image: Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina. Source: I, Luca Galuzzi, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $500 million credit...
It is unequivocal that Canada’s climate has changed and will continue to change. People in Canada are experiencing record-breaking climate events—from wildfires to extreme heat waves to floods—all across the...
Protects the financial security of nation’s workers, families in retirement The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule that allows plan fiduciaries to consider climate change and other environmental,...
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced that it has launched the 1GT growth-oriented private equity platform (1GT or the Platform) focused on investments in companies that will collectively avoid or...
During Sharm El-Sheikh Visit, Sec. Granholm Launched New International Partnerships, Showcased Innovative Pathways to Accelerating Clean Energy Development and Deployment This week, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm traveled...
The EIB is partnering with the citizen-engagement platforms on a focus group project asking 100 young people about their concerns around some of the major challenges facing the world today...
Dr. Suleman shared the IsDBI’s latest insights from its flagship study, “Reaching the SDGs: Progress of the IsDB Member Countries 2022” The Islamic Development Bank Institute, the knowledge beacon of...
India laid out on Monday the steps it will take to achieve net zero by 2070, releasing its Long-Term Low Emissions and Development Strategies (LT-LEDS) at the COP27 summit in...
A conversation between a “world-renowned special guest” and university students hosted by the University of Nairobi and Africa.com. The conversation will focus on sharing perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in...
New York voters approved a $4.2 billion environmental bond on Tuesday, one of the biggest wins for environmental, social and governance infrastructure in eight years and a sign of the...
Nestlé has decided to partner with the Africa Food Prize to support its long-standing efforts to transform agriculture in the region. Like Nestlé, the Africa Food Prize aims to expand...
Foreign Minister James Cleverly Announces Major Investments During COP27 Summit in Egypt Britain’s Foreign Minister, James Cleverly, recently announced a significant financial commitment to global climate action. Speaking at the COP27 climate...
Grants pledged to Ocean Conservancy, Urban Sustainability Directors Network, Resilient Cities Catalyst, and Regional Plan Association as part of company’s $10 million philanthropic goal toward backing low-carbon communities Ahead of...
The company accelerates work with suppliers to decarbonize Apple-related production, and expands investments in clean energy and climate solutions around the world Apple has called on its global supply chain...
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will provide grants to disadvantaged communities to deploy low or zero-emissions projects Fund was established by the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act Capital will...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office issued a proposed data collection from insurers to assess climate-related financial risk across the United States. FIO is seeking public input...
$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...
Tribal leaders are invited to join U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm for a nation-to-nation roundtable discussion of a key question: How can the U.S. Department of Energy strengthen...
Bank of America published its most recent Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures report, which includes enhancements in line with guidance published by the Financial Stability Board’s TCFD in 2021 as well...
Money will be used to bolster nation’s environmental defenses Caribbean island is perennial victim of hurricanes, flooding The International Monetary Fund and Barbados agreed to almost $300 million in loans...
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...
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...
Image sources: DOE, Pixabay Urban Integrated Field Laboratories (IFLs) will inform the development of resilience technology to protect diverse communities Locations include Chicago, Baltimore and Texas Gulf Coast “Understanding the...
Accenture Sustainability Services expands its unique ability to use technology, science, data, and economics to drive sustainable impact for clients globally Accenture has acquired Carbon Intelligence, a leading carbon and climate...
Funds help states address ongoing impacts of climate change and severe weather In an ongoing effort to help states repair and rebuild critical infrastructure that resident and businesses rely on...
Announces plan to invest up to $1 billion in new, 3.5 GWDC manufacturing facility in the US Southeast Existing Northwest Ohio footprint to be expanded by 0.9 GWDC with $185 million upgrade...
Wu to lead on climate strategy in Asia-Pacific Milo Sjardin joins as Head of Climate Analytics Susannah Fitzherbert-Brockholes joins in London HSBC has hired Justin Wu as its first co-head of...
These trailblazing leaders from across the US are helping speed the transition to a green economy Apple has introduced its second Impact Accelerator class — a cohort of 16 Black-,...
Sustainability-linked notes will target Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions The financing marks a new step forward in Eaton’s commitment to science-based targets to mitigate climate change...
The Australian government will seek to introduce vehicle fuel efficiency standards to help increase the supply of electric cars, improve affordability for motorists and drive down emissions, the government said...
LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Assistant Professor Sabarethinam Kameshwar recently received nearly $10,000 of a $150,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to collaborate on a project with...
Fidelis New Energy, a new, clean energy asset developer, commends the Senate on passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and urges Members of the U.S. House of Representatives...
75% of SWFs have a policy, up from 46% in 2017 30% have set a carbon emissions target More looking to back ‘Impact’ investing projects Three quarters of the world’s...
International conservation organization Rare launches Climate Culture Boston, its first community-based program designed to encourage impactful climate-positive behaviors Rare, an international conservation organization specializing in social change for the environment,...
Gary Zed, Founder and CEO of Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFT), today announced the appointment of Peter van Dijk as Chief Sustainable Finance and Policy Officer. In this role, Peter will lead...
Initiative is latest step toward the business and Foundation’s goal to advance food security across the globe through its Food for Good program Building on its investments, three new efforts...
ECB to account for climate change in its corporate bond purchases, collateral framework, disclosure requirements and risk management, in line with its climate action plan Measures aim to reduce financial...
$10 million in grants to be awarded to organizations in Canada and the U.S. TD announced today that applications are now open for the 2022 TD Ready Challenge. This year, TD is seeking...
Thought leaders from Franklin Templeton and its specialist investment managers weigh in on the challenges and opportunities facing the food and agriculture sector of the future The Franklin Templeton Institute...
Enterprise Data Fabric Firm Integrates Climate Data Solutions from Encino Environmental Services, LLC and Satlantis, LLC to Fortify Emissions Tracking and Eradicate Greenwashing Context Labs, an enterprise data fabric climate...
Temasek commits an initial amount of S$5 billion to establish GenZero, an investment platform company that aims to accelerate decarbonisation, for future generations towards a net zero world GenZero will invest globally...
Live from the UN Global Compact Leader Summit panelist Guy Ryder from the International Labor Organization, Lila Karbassi from the UN Global Compact, Mark Kaye from Moody’s Corporation, Vaishali Nigam...
Annual Shareholders Meeting highlights company’s plans to play a leading role in the energy transition Strategy focused on five priorities to sustainably grow shareholder value Streamlined business structure to take...
Freshwater ecosystems around the world are under threat from climate change, with record-breaking droughts in India, France and the US The time to act on water security is now – by...
PPG announced that it has committed to setting near-term company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science through the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), which is an organization that helps...
The Group of Seven economic powers expect to meet a climate change financing goal for developing countries by next year, G7 finance chiefs said in a draft communique from a...
Wolters Kluwer senior legal analyst highlights recent developments on the SEC’s proposed disclosure rules in light of the public comment period’s new June 17 deadline What: ESG Spotlight Why: On March 21, 2022, the Securities...
Rising concerns over energy security and climate change will galvanize record new capacity to generate renewable power in 2022, the International Energy Agency forecast on Wednesday. The IEA forecasts that...
South Street Securities Holdings, Inc. (“SSSHI”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Evertreen, an online platform that allows users to plant real trees worldwide and track them via satellite. The...
New company guides organizations to mitigate carbon emissions, build resilient supply chains, strengthen communities, and accelerate brands. The next few years are critical to reverse climate change. Fresh Coast Climate Solutions, a...
We believe that technology and entrepreneurship can help avert the world’s climate crisis. Startup founders are using tools — from machine learning to mobile platforms to large scale data processing...
In 2020, as part of our third decade of climate action, we established a bold set of goals to help build a carbon-free future for everyone. For Earth Day, we’re sharing...
Networking Event in Mexico City Reunites Leaders to Emphasize the Importance of Working Together For The Planet In November, 2021, PVBLIC Foundation, and the Industria Mexicana de Coca-Cola hosted the...
Ilona Szabó de Carvalho, Co-Founder and President, Igarapé Institute, says diverse and intergenerational networks of people are critical to solving the world’s biggest challenges. Three top global priorities include human security,...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched his Expert Group to develop stronger and clearer standards for net-zero emissions pledges by non-Stateentities – including businesses, investors, cities and regions – and speed...
Copenhagen-based Nordic bank Danske Bank announced a series of new 2030 sector-based emission reduction goals, targeting several carbon-intensive sectors including shipping, energy utilities, and oil and gas exploration and production....
Automotive manufacturer BMW Group announced today an agreement with steel producer Salzgitter to supply low carbon steel for all of BMW’s European plants, starting 2026. The deal marks the BMW’s...
VelocityEHS, the global leader in cloud-based environmental, health, safety (EHS), operational risk and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) software, announced the release of its new ESG Solution, which streamlines data collection...
Project successfully powered utility customers solely with energy stored in a flow battery In support of California’s goals for 100% carbon-free electricity, grid reliability and climate resilience, San Diego Gas...
ExxonMobil announced its ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions for operated assets by 2050, backed by a comprehensive approach to develop detailed emission-reduction roadmaps for major facilities and...
The Protein Transformation: The global food system is one of the major drivers of carbon emissions, climate change, biodiversity loss, and depletion of freshwater resources. A dietary shift towards more...
Value in the new normal: Holding the trust in multinational companies – About The Event Value in the new normal: Investment trusts have often looked to large UK domiciled companies...
Annual Sustainability Week Accelerating transition, building resilience! 7th Annual Sustainability Week The world is not transitioning to net zero fast enough. Extreme weather events of the past year—with average global...
Simon Henzell-Thomas, Global Head of Public Affairs with IKEA Group interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
SPS Annual Investment Strategies for Dutch Pension Funds This conference – aimed at Dutch and other Benelux pension funds and conducted in English – seeks to explore a variety of...
Major labels Sony, Universal and Warner join independents signing up to climate schemes that guide companies toward cleaner futures
As the World Leaders Summit opened on day two of COP26, UN chief António Guterres sent a stark message to the international community. “We are digging our own graves”, he...
World leaders and delegates representing almost every country have convened in Glasgow, Scotland for U.N.-brokered climate talks, a major climate event known as COP26. The meeting, which formally opened on...
A global spotlight on plastics, sustainability World political and business leaders have gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, for COP26, a global summit focused on climate change. The name stands for Conference...
By 2030 the urban population is expected to be 5 billion, with 600 cities generating more than 60% of global gross domestic product. While cities are drivers of growth and...
(CNBC) – World leaders are gathering in Glasgow, U.K., for the highly anticipated COP26 climate summit. Delegates are being asked to accelerate action on climate change and commit to more...
Car rental company, Hertz, placed an order for 100,000 Tesla Model 3 after emerging from bankruptcy protection in a bid to become the largest electric vehicle rental company in North...
There’s a new wind blowing through the building that houses Fox News Channel. (Variety News) – Amy Freeze and Craig Herrera spent a recent weekday afternoon in a TV studio...
(Reuters) – Afghanistan, India and Pakistan were among 11 countries singled out by U.S. intelligence agencies on Thursday as being “highly vulnerable” in terms of their ability to prepare for...
(Reuters) – New Zealand has become the first country to pass laws requiring banks, insurers and investment managers to report the impacts of climate change on their business, officials said...
(Khaleej Times) – In celebration of World Food Day 2021, Upfield and Violife have identified and recognized five top creative chefs in the UAE who have opted to play a...
(CNBC) – BlackRock is one of the world’s most influential companies in finance. At the end of the third quarter, it had $9.464 trillion in assets under management, making it the...
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