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Welcome back to the ESG News Week In Review! Dive into the pulse of sustainable finance and responsible investing with our latest edition! This week’s headlines pack a punch as...
Last-minute deals and a series of failed votes threatened to block the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD – also known as the CS3D), but a weakened version squeaked...
Exploring Nature Responsibly, One Cabin at a Time In the vast expanse of Southern Africa’s pristine landscapes, there lies a hidden gem: Stay Unique – Eco Cabins. Born from the...
The insurance industry has a crucial role to play in combating climate change. Recognizing this, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently launched a new initiative, the Forum for Insurance...
Four final rules deliver on the Biden-Harris Administration’s day-one commitment to lead on climate action and to protect all communities from pollution The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite...
Decarbonization Partners, a joint venture between BlackRock and Temasek, successfully closed its first fund, Decarbonization Partners Fund I, at $1.4 billion. This figure surpassed the initial target of $1 billion,...
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) is set to become a global leader in sustainability reporting with the implementation of mandatory climate-related disclosure requirements for listed companies. These new...
Informed by its recent consultation on future priorities, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will commence projects to research disclosure about risks and opportunities associated with: The research projects will focus...
Measures announced to give UK aviation and the SAF industry the certainty to keep creating skilled British jobs while ensuring air travel is fit for the future. This government is...
The Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark will measure progress toward the initiative’s Investor Expectations of Companies. Nature Action 100, the first global investor-led engagement initiative to address nature and biodiversity...
Ahead of the anti-greenwashing rule coming into force on 31 May, the FCA is supporting industry with guidance to help them meet the standard. The new rule is designed to...
The latest issue of SEB’s The Green Bond report is dedicated to the question of how to scale energy transition investments at the speed required to reach net-zero emissions and...
Despite near-term challenges in some markets, based on today’s policy settings, almost 1 in 3 cars on the roads in China by 2030 is set to be electric, and almost...
The revised law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU for a clean and healthy environment for citizens, and to achieve the EU’s zero air pollution vision by 2050....
Contiki, a travel company for young adults, has taken a big step forward in sustainability by switching their European coaches to biofuel in January 2024. What is Biofuel? Biofuel is...
RMI and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) will collaborate with the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) and Hapag-Lloyd to pilot a Maritime Book and...
RE Royalties Ltd., a global leader in renewable energy royalty-based financing is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Green Bond Framework (the “Framework”), assessed as Dark Green, and...
The fight against plastic waste pollution is a global challenge, and ExxonMobil is a key player at the negotiating table. Currently, discussions for a global plastics treaty are underway in...
Climate Solutions Week kicked off at the Headquarters of the OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) in Vienna. An OPEC Fund initiative, the event is bringing together global...
A report released today by the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation features best practices developed by pioneer cities that are reducing carbon emissions from urban development projects. As cities grow...
On Wednesday, Parliament gave a final green light to new rules obliging firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment. The European Parliament approved with 374...
A new report by Morningstar Sustainalytics reveals that while less than 10% of companies globally are consistently implementing best practices for the low carbon transition, there are leading examples to...
On Wednesday, Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU. The regulation, which aims to tackle constantly growing waste, harmonise internal market...
The IFC-facilitated Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) has unveiled its 2024 Global Progress Brief and launched the innovative SBFN Data Portal, offering the most comprehensive benchmarking of sustainable finance trends and initiatives...
Google’s Startups for Sustainable Development program is supporting startups working on sustainability efforts. The program, launched in November 2019, has grown to support more than 500 startups working on the...
TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company, and Vanguard Renewables, a U.S. leader in farm-based organics-to-renewable natural gas production and a portfolio company of a fund managed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure...
The Home Depot is committed to a circular economy, where materials are given a second life instead of ending up in landfills. This approach goes beyond simply reducing waste –...
Walmart and Sam’s Club are committed to making sustainable choices easier for everyone. Recognizing that 78% of consumers prioritize sustainability, the company leverages its vast reach to offer various solutions....
Ford has a long-standing purpose that transcends simply building vehicles. The company strives to create a positive impact, improving the lives of its employees, the communities it serves, and the...
New collaboration aims to scale the full value chain of carbon removal by capturing and permanently sequestering biogenic CO2 at pulp and paper mills. CO280 and Aker Carbon Capture’s collaboration...
At the the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD), SUCCA Africa announced that they have taken a significant step towards supporting West African businesses in their transition to net...
Highlights include resources to help health systems decarbonize and a new heat forecasting system The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is marking Earth Day by introducing new...
Together, with its first Community Impact Report, the company details its progress its net-zero ambitions and supporting the communities it visits Royal Caribbean Group released its annual Seastainability Report, outlining...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) launched a new online resource to track progress towards the energy goals agreed upon at COP28. Developed in collaboration with UN Climate Change, the online...
Legal & General Investment Management (“LGIM”) has announced the expansion of its ETF range with the launch of the L&G Energy Transition Commodities UCITS ETF (“the Fund”). The Fund aims...
Partnership to advance GRESB’s continued leadership in global ESG benchmarking to support transition to sustainable real assets Existing shareholder Summit Partners to retain minority stake in GRESB GRESB, a leading...
World Bank Group, African Development Bank initiative could halve the number of people in Africa living without electricity access The World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group are partnering...
Novata is a leading sustainability data management platform for private markets Joel Raha joins as Chief Technology Officer and Jeanne Lee joins as Head of APAC Sales Novata, an industry-leading...
Exponential Roadmap Initiative and Cradlenet together on 10 April launch the Circular Action Guide. It offers practical steps for companies to analyse their value chain, product portfolio and business model in...
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the World Bank have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on infrastructure development and support the achievement of the...
FY23 BRSR reports of Nifty 50 companies and NEXT 50 listed companies analysed to assess the maturity of ESG regulations in India. 51% of India’s top 100 listed companies by...
Scotiabank has issued its inaugural EUR 1 billion, 5-year senior fixed rate Green Bond (the “EUR Green Bond”) in the European market pursuant to Scotiabank’s Sustainable Issuance Framework released on April 5, 2024 (the...
Welcome back to the ESG News Week In Review! This week, ESG News brings you a roundup of the latest headlines shaping the future of ESG practices. Get a glimpse...
In the coming months, half of the world’s population will go to the polls. To say there is a lot at stake would be putting it mildly. Climate advocates are...
With Japan’s cross-shareholding ratio falling to an all-time low and the new NISA (a tax exemption program for small investment programs that began in January 2024) with an indefinite tax...
LG Electronics (LG) has successfully issued a global bond of USD 800 million, marking its first in 17 years. Despite the growing global volatility, LG managed to achieve a negative...
Ziraat Bank successfully renewed its sustainability-linked syndicated loan facility in the amount of USD 1.7 billion (USD 742 million and EUR 884 million) with 132% roll-over ratio. The syndication loan...
Wellington Management, one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms, today announced the final close of the Wellington Climate Innovation Fund, with US$385 million in commitments. CIF is Wellington’s...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Agency for International Development will deploy $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to purchase U.S.-grown commodities to provide emergency food assistance...
Innovations in clean energy, materials, and recycling are driving progress toward Apple’s ambitious environmental goals Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55 percent since 2015, the...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and IKEA Supply AG are launching their first global partnership to promote the rights and well-being of migrant workers, employed across the IKEA supply...
Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2023 Sustainability Report comprehensively outlines its strategic commitments and achievements in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into its operations. Here, we delve deeper into various...
Key Impact Points: In 2023, JPMorgan Chase continued to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles through its comprehensive annual ESG report. The report provides an...
Key Impact Points: In a significant stride towards combating climate change, the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, a coalition of major institutional investors, unveils its latest initiative to steer $9.5 trillion...
Acre Impact Capital, a pioneering private-debt impact investment manager, announces the successful first closing of its Export Finance Fund I. With commitments nearing US$100mn and a robust target of US$300mn,...
At the World Circular Economy Forum 2024, the European Union’s largest public promotional banks and institutions — Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK — Poland), Caisse des Dépôts Group (CDC — France),...
Once again, BBVA has been busy promoting sustainability training among 418 of its suppliers and SME customers across 13 countries in which it operates. A total of 552 people will...
Singapore is spearheading a significant financial initiative designed to mobilize $5 billion alongside global partners to support climate-focused projects throughout Asia. This ambitious effort, termed the “Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership”...
As recent global temperatures records show, the world is off-track to reach net zero. The carbon removal industry needs to grow rapidly on all fronts to help fight global warming. This is...
Barclays announced the appointment of Isabelle Millat as Head of Sustainable Finance for Global Markets and Barclays Europe. A critical element of Barclays’ Investment Bank strategy and net zero ambition...
Key Impact Points: “Clean energy and water are foundational to healthy communities and essential building blocks for a responsible business,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and...
New updates to Google Maps and Search aim to make sustainable travel choices easier for users. The update to Maps will show public transit and walking route options alongside driving...
Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 U.S. commercial operations, reducing its carbon emissions and working to help...
RWE successfully placed its first green US dollar bond with a total volume of US$2 billion. The bond was issued in two tranches of US$1 billion with 10-year tenor and...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), supported by Workforce Singapore (WSG), launched the Sustainable Finance Jobs Transformation Map (JTM), which lays out the...
Calls for innovative solutions as part of its AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge The Bezos Earth Fund unveiled an AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge – under which up to $100...
Chevron Technology Ventures, the venture arm of Chevron Corp., has launched its third Future Energy Fund with a commitment of $500 million to invest in renewable energy technologies. The fund...
The Biden-Harris administration announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon...
Users can power more sustainable business flows, tapping into automated reports to measure key data against internationally-recognized frameworks Finastra announced that it has integrated AI-powered ESG (environmental, social and governance) scoring...
At the Our Ocean Conference in Greece, the European Union is confirming its strong engagement for international ocean governance by announcing 40 commitments for action for 2024. These actions will be funded by €3.5 billion from...
New report examines the role of carbon credits and integrated approach of public, private and complementary policies in driving the clean energy transition High-quality carbon credits can have a role...
Phillips 66’s San Francisco Refinery, which for years manufactured products like gasoline and jet fuel, is now producing only renewable fuels. Long known as the company’s Rodeo Refinery, and recently...
The global wind industry installed a record 117GW of new capacity in 2023, making it the best year ever for new wind energy. Despite a turbulent political and macroeconomic environment,...
Mastercard’s 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report details how the company is activating its network, services, products, and partnerships to fulfill its commitment to social good. The report highlights progress...
EdgeConneX strategic finance team garners prestigious Project Finance International Award as it raised over $7 billion in total green investments over the past 2 years EdgeConneX®, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density Solutions,...
The Council formally adopted a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings. The directive will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy poverty in the EU. Zero-emission buildings by...
A major new Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF) has launched to help secure the UK’s position at the forefront of the green industrial revolution. The Centre...
Climeworks, the global leader in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) via DAC+S technology, has been awarded 2.2m CHF (26m NOK) in funding from Enova, at 50 percent funding intensity, in the...
Robeco announced the transformation of its Asian Bond fund into a transition investing-ready vehicle. To transform global emerging economies to net zero by 2050, an estimated USD 125 trillion is...
JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”), Japan’s largest power company, announces the creation of JERA Nex Limited (“JERA Nex”), a new global renewable energy business. JERA Nex will develop, invest in, own and operate...
Air New Zealand and Neste have signed an agreement for nine million litres of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. The deal represents the largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from...
The Global Maritime Forum and RMI (founded as the Rocky Mountain Institute), under Mission Innovation’s umbrella, released a report outlining strategies for ports to become first movers in providing green methanol...
This Earth Month, and every month, Target celebrates how sustainability strengthens its business and communities, while delivering a more joyful and meaningful experience for guests. From designing its owned brands...
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“Travel with meaning” is a phrase that can be interpreted in many ways. It could mean traveling with a purpose or goal in mind, traveling to learn about different cultures,...
In a historic ruling, the European Court of Human Rights decided that Switzerland’s failure to act on climate violates human rights. This was the first time an international court determined that...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its latest annual Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990...
MEPs adopted plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market. The new directive and regulation on the gas and hydrogen markets...
A critical element of Barclays’ Investment Banking strategy and net zero ambition is support for clients as they navigate the transition to a low-carbon economy. As part of Barclays’ continued...
IBM announced the release of its 2023 Impact report. The report summarizes the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives, partnerships and investments in 2023, which were implemented to advance our goal...
EARTHDAY.ORG is the global force behind Earth Day, which activates one billion people around the world every April 22 to advocate for the health of our planet. Today, EARTHDAY.ORG released a...
ISS-Corporate, a leading provider of compensation, governance, cyber risk monitoring, and sustainability offerings to help companies improve shareholder value and reduce risk, today announced the acquisition of Celsia, an Oslo-based...
The world’s dependence on coal-fired power plants witnessed a surprising rise in 2023, marking the highest annual increase since 2016. This trend, highlighted in a report by Global Energy Monitor...
Australian electricity giant Origin Energy (ORG.AX) has appointed a company insider, Tony Lucas, to take the helm as its Chief Financial Officer. Lucas, currently leading Origin’s future energy and technology...
A major investigation into the world’s 65 largest insurance companies from the responsible investment charity ShareAction, released today, shows that both people and planet face the triple whammy from insurance...
Inditex, the owner of fashion giant Zara, is embroiled in a controversy surrounding its cotton sourcing practices. The company is demanding greater transparency from Better Cotton, a certifier of sustainable...
DHL Global Forwarding announces the first investment of the Prada Group in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits, utilizing DHL Global Forwarding’s GoGreen Plus service. By leveraging sustainable fuels, DHL Global...
Standard Chartered, KPMG and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) are calling for a step-change in the mobilisation of finance for adaptation and resilience ahead of COP29,...
The law will set up an EU certification framework for carbon removals to boost their uptake and help achieve EU climate neutrality by 2050. Parliament on Wednesday adopted the provisional...
Toyota Ventures, the early-stage venture capital arm of Toyota, announced two $150 million funds to expand its investments in startups developing disruptive technologies and business models at the forefront of innovation. The...
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