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The Nature Conservancy Selected for Freshwater and Restoration Collaboration Union Pacific Railroad is adding Environmental Sustainability as a fourth pillar for its Community Ties Giving Program, extending the company’s bold commitment...
EIB financial and technical assistance, as well as advisory tools will result in benefits for the environment, and for human health and well-being The framework supports environmental investments around the...
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...
At COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle of the European Investment Bank and CEO Patrick Dlamini of the Development Bank of Southern Africa formally agreed EIB financing in...
The United States and Indonesia share a deep and enduring Strategic Partnership, anchored in shared values of democracy and pluralism, and our common commitment to the rules-based international order. The...
The European Commission has approved a €225.6 million German aid measure to support SEFE Securing Energy for Europe GmbH (‘SEFE GmbH’), previously Gazprom Germania GmbH, currently placed under the trusteeship...
The Alliance’s mission is to raise significant capital to accelerate Africa’s just and equitable transition to Net Zero emissions Alliance to raise up to $500 million of early-stage project preparation...
The Indonesia Investment Authority, the country’s sovereign wealth fund, is to set up a green electric vehicle (EV) fund of at least $2 billion with China’s battery maker CATL and...
The Emerging Market Climate Action Fund has announced a $25 million investment into Alcazar Energy Partners II, a fund providing early-stage equity financing to develop, construct and operate renewable energy projects...
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...
Companies across the United States have publicly announced ambitious sustainable plastic packaging targets to accomplish by 2030 or sooner, but many lack the proper resources and time to understand exactly...
John Graham, President & CEO, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, announced the appointment of Richard Manley as Chief Sustainability Officer. Among his responsibilities in this role, Manley will lead the further refinement...
Company Recognizes Top-Performing Suppliers Committed to Sustainable Partnerships for Growth The Procter & Gamble Company gave its Partner of the Year award to 11 companies. This is P&G’s highest recognition...
Pertamina Power Indonesia, Keppel Infrastructure, through Keppel New Energy Pte. Ltd., and Chevron Corporation, through Chevron New Energies International Pte. Ltd., have signed a Joint Study Agreement to explore the...
Saudi Aramco signed a joint development agreement with SLB and Linde to establish a carbon capture and storage hub which will potentially be able to safely store up to 9...
The United Nations and standard setter the International Organization for Standardization launched a set of guidelines on Friday to help organisations construct net-zero emissions plans. As regulators increasingly focus on...
South Africa on Thursday released the terms of two climate loans for a combined 600 million euros ($596.7 million) from French and German development banks, saying they were substantially cheaper...
The US, Japan and other countries will offer a climate finance deal worth as much as $20 billion to help Indonesia shift its coal-dominated power grid away from the polluting...
On November 10, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration took historic action to address greenhouse gas emissions and protect the Federal Government’s supply chains from climate-related financial risks. In support of President...
The financial sector has profitable opportunities in financing climate change, says Jonathan Larsen, Chief Innovation Officer of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An” or the “Group”, HKEx:2318; SSE:601318). “Ping...
Fintech company to put Web3 technology to work for social good Humanity 2.0, a Non-Profit (Non-Government Organization) focused on identifying and removing the most significant impediments to human flourishing through...
NGO and the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard’s Institute for Quantitative Social Science to co-host an annual inaugural event in cooperation with CEOs, ESG and sustainability leaders, philanthropists and top...
Bank of America announced the issuance of its third Equality Progress Sustainability Bond (EPSB) for $2 billion. The use of proceeds from the bond offering is designed to advance racial...
IBM announced at COP27 the new members of its global pro bono social impact program, the IBM Sustainability Accelerator. This program applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and an...
Joins six bank working group to advise on attracting private finance at scale for transition projects Deutsche Bank is expanding its support for the Government of Egypt’s ambitious plans for...
DWS, one of the world’s leading asset managers, announced the listing of three new ETFs that provide exposure to U.S. equity investment styles with ESG screened U.S. dividend, growth and...
The Commission presented a proposal to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU to meet the European Green Deal’s zero-pollution ambition, while keeping vehicles affordable for consumers and...
The charitable arm of IKEA has released new research examining what investments can deliver the biggest emissions reductions across key sectors, and has pledged to invest €600m across various climate...
Receives Significant Investor Support for Climate Solutions to Help Decarbonize the Global Economy Reinforces Strength of VoLo Earth’s Purpose-Driven Team of Founders, Investors, and Climate Strategists VoLo Earth, an emerging...
China has drafted a new plan to control methane and will promote new technologies and financing mechanisms to slash rising emissions of the greenhouse gas that traps 80 times more...
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...
Energy and sustainability consultancy Advantage Utilities is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr James Crosby, BSc (Hons) MSc PhD (Cantab), as Head of Sustainability for Commercial and Industrial Energy Supply...
The World Economic Forum and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate announced at COP27 the expansion of a coalition of global companies and new purchase commitments for green technologies by 2030 to...
The European Commission has proposed a new temporary emergency regulation to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources. Together with diversifying our supplies and saving energy, deploying more renewable energy is part...
The EIB and the Colombian government are signing a statement of intent to enable the energy transition process in the country, at the United Nations climate change conference in Egypt....
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...
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on stronger emission reduction targets for member states under the so-called effort sharing regulation. Pending a formal adoption, the...
While a growing number of governments and non-State actors are pledging to be carbon-free, the criteria for net-zero commitments can have loopholes wide enough to “drive a diesel truck through”,...
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on Wednesday announced the creation of a carbon offset plan meant to help developing countries speed their transition away from fossil fuels. Kerry launched the...
PepsiCo, Inc. published its most recent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Report, illustrating actions centered on equity and building a strong culture of inclusion that has enabled important progress on gender...
Egypt has signed partnerships for its Nexus of Water-Food-Energy (NWFE) programme to support the implementation of climate projects with investments worth $15 billion, it said in a statement from the...
Spain’s Iberdrola will invest 47 billion euros ($47 billion) in electricity networks, renewable energy production and customer businesses over the next two years, its chairman said in a strategy update on...
The UK was to grant £200m to the AfDB Group’s Climate Action Window, a new mechanism to channel climate finance The United Kingdom has announced a significant increase in its...
The Indian government’s first ever green bonds will focus on funding solar power projects, followed by wind and small hydro projects, as Asia’s third largest economy attempts to tap the...
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF), one of the world’s largest multilateral funds for climate action in developing countries, will finance nature-based solutions to the climate crisis in Egypt, the Dominican...
Namibia said at the COP27 summit on Tuesday that it had secured over 540 million euros ($544 million) in climate finance from the Dutch government and European Investment Bank. One of the...
Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX: FLOW) (OTCQX: FLWBF) (the “Company” or “Flow”) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with an affiliate of BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc. (“BioSteel”) whereby BioSteel has...
As a result of its joining Net Zero Asset Managers in 2021, BBVA Asset Management has announced its initial targets for decarbonization of assets under management. This initial commitment affects...
bp signed a MoU with the Government of Mauritania under which it will deliver an innovative programme exploring the potential for large-scale production of green hydrogen in the country. Building...
Iberdrola, CaixaBank, BNP Paribas and Cesce have taken a decisive step to boost green finance in Spain. CaixaBank and BNP Paribas have signed a €500 million syndicated green loan with Iberdrola, backed...
Indonesia received an advance payment of US$20.9 million under the Emissions Reduction Payment Agreement between the Government of Indonesia and the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) for reducing emissions from...
Bank of America and CrossBoundary Energy are exploring opportunities with development finance institutions to structure a blended finance loan facility that will support CrossBoundary’s efforts to scale commercial and industrial...
The World Bank announced a new multi-partner fund that will pool funding from the global community — including donor countries, the private sector and foundations — for scalable pathways to...
The UK government will provide new funding to help Nigerian farmers adapt to the impact of climate change while improving productivity in Africa’s most populous country. The UK government is...
KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Serentica Renewables, a decarbonization platform that seeks to enable the energy transition by providing complex clean energy solutions for energy-intensive, hard-to-abate industries, announced...
Boston Properties, Inc., the largest publicly traded developer, owner and manager of premier workplaces in the United States, announced that its operating partnership, Boston Properties Limited Partnership, has agreed to...
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber AI-Sabah affirmed Monday Kuwait’s commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 in the oil and gas sector and in other sectors by 2060....
Bank of America Corp., the biggest corporate issuer of bonds tied to environmental, social and governance financing in the US, returned to the ethical debt market for the first time...
The presidents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt witnessed the signing of an agreement on Tuesday to develop one of the world’s largest onshore wind projects in Egypt,...
Austria will provide 50 million euros (dollars) to developing countries facing unavoidable damage and losses caused by climate change as it joins a small group of European nations to offer...
Chloe George joins Seahorse to lead their new, dedicated ESG and Corporate Sustainability practice. Chloe has ten years’ experience in ESG, sustainability and communications working in the telecomms, financial services...
Healthcare has never been more important to the global economy than during the past two years. Now healthcare systems will need to start tackling a mounting backlog of non-covid care....
InterEnergy’s collaboration with Bank of America and the multilateral will scale renewable energy and infrastructure solutions in Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean InterEnergy Group, one of the largest...
Citi announced the release of three Global Perspectives & Solutions reports that highlight a range of challenges and opportunities related to the climate crisis. The new research, which underscore the...
The Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs-backed Climate Innovation and Development Fund has completed its first set of blended-finance investments focused on innovation across the sustainable transport sector in each of...
Five states will be able to implement sustainable land management practices with World Bank support and under federal government coordination The World Bank Board of Directors approved a grant agreement...
Britain’s foreign minister James Cleverly on Monday will announce investments of more than 100 million pounds ($115 million) to support developing countries in their fight against the impact of climate...
Dubai-owned ports giant DP World intends to invest around $500 million to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in its operations by 700,000 tonnes over the next five years, state news agency...
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation echoed African leaders’ calls for countries to rapidly scale-up finance for climate adaptation and pledged to invest $1.4 billion to help smallholder farmers address the immediate...
QNB Alahli participates in COP 27 hosted by Egypt in Sharm El Sheikh QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced its participation in the 27th session of the United Nations Conference on Climate...
KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. (DFPCL) to help three DFPCL plants achieve lower emissions and simultaneously increase...
Allbirds, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIRD), a global lifestyle brand that innovates with naturally derived materials to make better footwear and apparel products in a better way, today announced an update on...
From intention to action: Report highlights gains for diversity, water conservation, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, data transparency, and more Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), today announced the release of its 2021 Environmental, Social...
The Framework enables State Street to fund Green and Social projects that will directly support State Street’s broader ESG strategy State Street Corporation today announced that it has issued $1...
Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has been recognized with the Commitment to Life Award in the Human Rights category by Natura&Co for Ashland’s Responsible Solvers™ sustainable guar farming and education program using...
Borqs Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRQS), a global provider of 5G wireless, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, and innovative clean energy, today announced its subsidiary, Holu Hou Energy (HHE), has rolled...
ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) today released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which details the company’s accomplishments in 2021 on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and sets forth reduction targets and...
Trade Coin Club raised money from more than 100,000 investors worldwide The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Douver Torres Braga, Joff Paradise, Keleionalani Akana Taylor, and Jonathan...
Iberdrola has successfully completed the supply of green hydrogen to CAF in Zaragoza for the on-track dynamic tests of the hydrogen-powered demonstrator train of the FCH2Rail project. The solution for supplying hydrogen...
Honeywell Forge Sustainability+ for Industrials | Emissions Management and Honeywell Versatilis Signal Scout wireless Industrial IoT leak detection sensors enable organizations to measure, monitor, report and reduce emissions. End-to-end, scalable solution to enable...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will convey the urgency of mobilising massive resources for global warming mitigation and adaptation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), in Sharm El...
BBVA channeled a total of €124 billion in sustainable business between 2018 and September 2022, of which €13 billion corresponds to the third quarter of 2022, a 60% increase over...
This letter is being released ahead of COP27 by the World Economic Forum on behalf of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders. More than 100 CEOs of large multinational organizations,...
The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors approved South Africa’s request for a $497 million project to decommission and repurpose the Komati coal-fired power plant using renewables and batteries. The project...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Thursday it plans to issue tougher greenhouse gas emissions rules for heavy duty trucks and other larger vehicles through at least the...
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...
Global sustainability data provider Util today announced the closing of a $6 million round led by Eldridge. Additional participants in the round, designed to expand global footprint and accelerate hiring needs, include...
TriNet (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resource solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced the release of its 2022 TriNet Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The report details the central...
MikeWorldWide London releases new research into communications professionals and PR buyer trends Cost of service and budget cuts are among the most pressing challenges for buyers Despite this, scopes of...
Despite unfamiliarity with the term ESG, research indicates that ESG initiatives still have the potential to positively impact company sales and consumer sentiment Rising public concern surrounding environmental and social...
XDC Network announced today that Crescite Limited, an affiliate of Crescite Innovation Corporation, is offering the world’s first faith-based token on the XDC Network. XinFin (XDC) Network, known for secure, scalable and highly...
General Motors and battery manufacturer Microvast will work together to develop specialized EV battery separator technology and build a new separator plant in the U.S., which is expected to create...
Garanti BBVA has entered a strategic partnership with Erguvan, the country’s first and only digital carbon credit trading platform to accelerate compliance for its export clients and help them meet...
Volkswagen AG announced its goal of making its data center operations net carbon-neutral by 2027. To achieve this goal, the Group has expanded its computing capacities at Green Mountain, a...
Aspen Power Partners LLC, a distributed generation platform with the mission of accelerating decarbonization, announced a $350 million investment from funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle. The investment supports Aspen’s organic...
A.P. Moller – Maersk and the Spanish Government have signed a General Protocol for Collaboration to explore the opportunities for large-scale green fuels production in Spain. Signing the Protocol marks...
Amazon commits $53 million to accelerate women’s climate innovation and gender equity advancements Amazon and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are launching a public-private partnership to address the gender...
The European Union sought on Thursday to reassure international companies it would seek to align its sustainability disclosure rules with a global initiative, after warnings from regulators over fragmenting capital...
Runwise Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer Mike Cook released the following statement: Runwise announces $19M Series A led by Fifth Wall. This brings the Runwise total funding to over $24 million,...
Partnership aligns the best-in-class consulting firm and technology platform to support clients’ ESG strategy, data collection, and outcomes. Novata, the leading ESG data management platform built for the private markets,...
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