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Standard Chartered announced the successful closing of a six-year, $235 million non-recourse senior secured term green loan. The funds will develop, construct, and operate a 1.35 million square foot solar...
Iberdrola, through its US subsidiary NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas Company), successfully placed a USD 525 million (EUR 490 million) 10-year green bond issue in the US. This...
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and BYD Co. Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles (EVs) onto the Uber platform across key global markets....
Despite data quality issues, a significant number of companies are integrating sustainability into their strategies. According to Deloitte’s 2024 “Sustainability Action Report,” over 75% of executives have seen progress in...
The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) wrapped up its Tokyo meeting with a strong call for action on trade, digitalization, and climate response. Urgent Economic and Climate Action “Tackling trade...
PwC Embraces AI and Sustainability for Future Growth PwC is set to make significant strides in AI and sustainability as it enters FY25, aiming to create new value for clients....
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have unveiled a $2 billion program to bolster sustainable supply chain finance in emerging markets. The initiative, starting with a $500 million facility...
Gulf International Bank (GIB) Asset Management (UK) has appointed Victoria Barron as Chief Sustainability Officer. Barron will spearhead GIB’s sustainability agenda, enhancing governance frameworks and corporate sustainability projects. Barron brings...
Investment Announcement Stanley Capital Partners (SCP) and Goldman Sachs Alternatives have announced a majority investment in SePRO Corporation, a leader in sustainable water quality solutions. The financial details remain undisclosed....
MUFG has introduced a new “Sustainable Finance Framework” to bolster its efforts in promoting sustainability through capital markets funding. As part of this initiative, MUFG obtained a Second Party Opinion...
Woodside Acquires OCI Clean Ammonia Project Woodside announced the acquisition of OCI Clean Ammonia Holding B.V. and its low carbon ammonia project in Beaumont, Texas, for $2.35 billion. The project,...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has submitted a revised shelf registration statement for the issuance of its third series of transition bonds. This marks the third consecutive year MHI has...
MioTech is leveraging tougher ESG disclosure rules to expand its sustainability data and software services. Founder and CEO Jason Tu outlined plans for more partnerships to help clients meet regulatory...
Britain’s financial watchdog has expanded the range of “dormant” assets, potentially unlocking an extra 880 million pounds ($1.12 billion) to fund social and environmental projects. This expansion aims to support...
A recent report by Environmental Resources Management (ERM) highlights a significant issue within the ESG rating market: greenwashing. According to the study, 68% of corporate leaders in the United States...
Corporate Sustainability vs. Employee Priorities In the Middle East, while companies focus heavily on ESG and sustainability, employees are more concerned with personal benefits such as fair pay and career...
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), GSG Impact, IFRS Foundation, and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish Sustainability Disclosure and Management Hubs...
Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), backed by Bill Gates, has secured $839 million for its third flagship fund, BEV III, according to a recent regulatory filing. This makes it the largest...
Iberdrola has secured a €500 million syndicated green loan with ICO, Sabadell, and HSBC, covered by Cesce through its Green Investment Policy on behalf of the State. The loan, guaranteed...
In a landmark ruling, Australia’s Federal Court ordered Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited to pay an $7.4 million penalty for misleading claims about the sustainability of its superannuation investment options. Mercer...
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