Tag: ESG
Grocer on track to donate 3 billion meals by 2025 Throughout the month of September, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) celebrated the five-year anniversary of its ambitious Zero Hunger | Zero...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged audit firm RSM US LLP and three senior-level employees with improper professional conduct for failing to properly audit Revolution Lighting Technologies Inc.’s (“Revolution”)...
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced insider trading charges against two Canadian software engineers who made $1.6 million by trading ahead of non-public, market-moving financial information. See related articles:...
On September 29, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC (BBPLC) in connection with the unregistered offer and sale of an unprecedented amount...
US$3.3 Million for Improved Rice Cultivation Practices Reducing Methane Emissions, and Water and Energy Consumption Carbon Streaming Corporation is pleased to announce that it has entered into a carbon credit...
Company to deploy over 200 associates and host relief events to help affected communities in Florida Lowe’s announced it will donate $2 million to support relief efforts in Florida after Hurricane Ian left devastation across...
Long-term support and energy transition are emerging as central elements in the European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the Reconstruction of Ukraine. Local and regional politicians from across the...
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) have delivered to the European Commission their Final Report with draft Regulatory Technical Standards regarding the disclosure of financial products’ exposure...
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced that six of the nation’s largest banks will participate in a pilot climate scenario analysis exercise designed to enhance the ability of supervisors...
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...
Societe Generale, via Societe Generale Ventures, and Altalurra Ventures take a stake in impak ratings a Series A €4.5 million funding. Societe Generale has also chosen impak ratings to analyze...
Malaysia raised 4.5 billion ringgit ($970 million) in its first sale of domestic Islamic green bonds, adding to a growing number of countries turning to sustainable debt financing for environmental...
IFAD could become implementing partner of IMF initiative IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) designed to shore up sustainable growth in poorer countries Heads of state have identified food security...
NXTE is the latest in the AXS & Green Alpha partnership to provide investors unique exposure to companies leading the Next Economy AXS Investments, a leading asset manager providing access...
Only Mexican financial institution ranked on Newsweek-Statista global list, coming in at No.1 Grupo Financiero Banorte Chairman Carlos Hank González has announced that the bank’s socially responsible business operations have earned...
Defendant presented himself as a special forces veteran and Harvard grad to gain investor trust The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Justin Costello for using a false persona, as...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has directed the staff to carefully monitor developments as a result of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona. While the safety of local residents is the highest priority,...
Clients selected their own samples and prepared workpapers The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP (Deloitte-China), the Chinese affiliate of the Deloitte global...
CEO of Hydrogen’s “Market Maker” also being charged for role in scheme The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against The Hydrogen Technology Corporation, its former CEO, Michael Ross...
RentPlus launches initiative with Fannie Mae to help renters build credit through on-time rent payments Rent Dynamics announces that RentPlus, powered by Rent Dynamics, will work with Fannie Mae to...
Global Conference – 20 October 2022 For the 7th year running, our Climate Bonds annual conference, now part of the Climate Bonds CONNECT event series, continues to frame the global...
Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) and IBM announced the signing of a strategic agreement to drive adoption of artificial intelligence in the carbon capture and industrial domains across...
For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SDG Media Summit returned to United Nations headquarters on September 9th. More than 100 leaders in advertising, marketing,...
The EU Commission is taking legal steps against 11 Member States, calling on them to step up the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive in order to reduce the impact...
A cohort of leading film schools across the country announced the launch of the Green Film School Alliance, an organization united to integrate industry-level sustainable production practices into their programs,...
Collaboration focuses on increasing energy density and cost reduction in future GM EV batteries GM Ventures participates in OneD’s Series C $25 million funding round General Motors Co. and OneD Battery Sciences announced the execution...
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...
NatWest sees Debt Management Office raising about £5 billion Syndication follows historic rout in UK bond markets Country’s bond supply surging as Bank of England rolls back monetary stimulus The...
BNY Mellon today announced new enhancements to its securities finance platform to help clients analyze their agency securities lending program alongside their sustainability goals. The announcement comes as stakeholder demands...
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, today announced the publication of its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report detailing the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, social equity...
Financing for the Mexican state-owned oil giant would be linked to carbon emissions reduction goals Pemex has been under increasing investor pressure to improve environmental track record Spread on Pemex...
Fund will invest in companies aligned with ESG principles and UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Revolving funding pool will support programs run by UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited “The future of the world...
The industry’s first pay-as-you-go energy subscription service streamlines the transition from diesel to electric, leading with safe and reliable clean energy storage solutions to decarbonize the marine industry, today. Shift...
Funding will support continued growth of RecycleOS℠ deployments and enable decarbonization of packaging at scale EverestLabs, developer of RecycleOS℠, the first AI-enabled operating system for recycling, raised $16.1M in Series...
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $5 billion to help States install EV chargers along interstate highways Coming next: Federal funding to install community-based EV chargers The Biden-Harris Administration today...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $8 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds for use by the Puerto Rico...
Firms admit to wrongdoing and agree to pay penalties totaling more than $1.1 billion On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against 15 broker-dealers and...
“Expert” investors are more likely to believe that investing sustainably is key to driving long-term returns compared with people who rate themselves as less knowledgeable, Schroders Global Investor Study 2022...
Hertz and BP Pulse, the oil giant’s EV charging unit, to install thousands of chargers at Hertz locations nationwide Hertz plans to add hundreds of thousands of EVs to its...
The Farnborough International Air Show, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense tradeshows, returned to England for the first time in four years this summer, providing aeronautics enthusiasts and...
The teaming will help clients achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals, initially focusing on consulting services Accenture is collaborating with Toshiba to provide consulting services to support green transformation efforts of...
Move by USSEC Supports Customers’ Efforts to Verify Sustainable Soy International customers of U.S. Soy throughout the supply chain are now able to better demonstrate their commitment to sourcing sustainable...
Ogier Global’s Sustainable Investment Consulting team has made a new senior hire in Dublin as demand for its specialist advisory services continues to grow in Europe. Dasha Kuts has joined...
Australia’s Victoria state said on Tuesday it would invest $102 million to boost battery energy storage, as it pushes to source half its electricity from wind and solar energy by...
Loan tied to Concordia University Foundation’s public target of 100 per cent sustainable investments by 2025, including by doubling its social or environmental impact investment The facility underpins the Foundation’s commitments as...
EPA’s historic Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights will position the agency to better advance environmental justice, enforce civil rights laws in overburdened communities, and deliver new grants...
Program is part of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy that aims to support a more sustainable world Stanley Black & Decker ( NYSE: SWK), announced today a partnership with...
The Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) has entered a partnership with Arvella Investments with a shared goal to mainstream sustainable investing by exploring how investors can use ESG to...
Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT), a mission-driven fintech and digital banking platform, today announced that it has been named the 2022 Finovate Award Winner for Excellence in Sustainability. The Finovate Awards recognize...
Company also Charged for Disclosure Control Failures Involving Mercury Contamination in Brazil On Friday, September 23, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced settled charges against Compass Minerals International Inc....
Former CEO Agrees to Settle to Same Charges and Pay $1 Million The Securities and Exchange Commission charged The Boeing Company and its former CEO, Dennis A. Muilenburg, with making...
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that it has been selected by Shell Plc to be the main automation contractor for the construction of its Holland Hydrogen I plant in the Dutch...
The funds will enable Europe’s market leader in the leasing of equipment and tools to accelerate the electrification and greening of its fleet. This loan supports the decarbonisation of a...
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Roadmap Outlines Steps to Meet 100% of Domestic Aviation Fuel Demand with Sustainable Fuel By 2050 U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm announced the release of...
New enhancements to Verizon Connect Reveal, developed exclusively for EVs, help fleet-based businesses plan how to make more informed decisions about planning for, investing in and managing EVs Mobile workforce...
Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider, today announces the further growth of its ESG offering with the launch of an EU Taxonomy Solution to ensure clients’ alignment ahead...
Airline’s “roadmap to net zero” strategy focuses on sustainable fuel and more efficient planes Steps validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) Carbon offsetting in airline industry is regarded by...
Grants will support Czechia’s efforts to phase out coal-fired power by 2033 Targeted assistance aimed at regions that employ 21,000 people in coal and chemicals industry “We will make sure...
New photovoltaic plant will produce nearly 75 gigawatt hours per year as one of the largest installations in Europe Plant will supply electricity to Solvay’s industrial sites in Tavaux and...
Announcement made at first-ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum Forum comprised 34 nations and nearly 400 CEOs “Investing in innovation anywhere speeds deployment and increases affordability of clean energy everywhere.”...
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues escalate stakeholder pressure Decline in open trade and a change in governments in major mining markets sees geopolitics prioritized on EY top sector risks...
Environmental, Social and Governance and Human Capital Management issues lead focus areas Donnelley Financial Solutions ( NYSE: DFIN), a leading risk and compliance company, today released its annual Guide to Effective Proxies, U.S. and Canadian editions....
MoU on collaboration signed today in Berlin Batteries of electric vehicles should create added value Partnership to cover four fields: price signals/incentives, market design, trusted data and connectivity;...
He agrees with the UN Secretary General that the current global scenario shows that the energy transition cannot wait, as it is the solution to both the problems created by...
Givaudan, a global industry leader in the world of scent and beauty, and LanzaTech, an innovative Carbon Capture and Transformation company have announced a collaboration for the development of sustainable...
Virgin Atlantic to buy up to 100 million gallons; JetBlue, 25 million gallons Airline industry contributes about 2% of global CO2 emissions SAF annual production expected to exceed 1.3 billion...
Plans center on increasing energy efficiency, followed by implementation of renewable fuels Interim goal to achieve carbon-free electricity usage by 2030 Trains are among the most sustainable modes of transportation...
First-of-its-kind “living atlas” Using AI and satellite imagery, the Global Renewables Watch maps renewable energy installations from space First full global inventory expected to be completed by early 2023 Microsoft...
Amid COVID-19 recovery and global supply disruptions, countries are focusing on local supply chains Solar energy is fastest growing sector, accounting for more than a third of current global workforce...
Senior legal analysts explore the latest SEC initiatives around ESG disclosure for asset managers, as well the strident opposition and likely legal challenges the agency’s controversial proposals will encounter As...
Presidents of The Gambia, Seychelles and the Federal Republic of Somalia as Heads of State Keynote Speakers CFA Society New York, the local Society of the CFA Institute and leading...
All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. H2O Innovation Inc. (TSX: HEO) announces its Water Technologies & Services (WTS) business line has recently been awarded 10 new water...
Viper Networks, Inc. (OTC Pink: VPER), an international leader in the LED Street Lights products and integrated Smart Cities systems and solutions markets, announces that the Company has started receiving...
Canada’s Forest Trust (CFT) and The Canadian Club Toronto announce their partnership to grow the Canadian Club Toronto events towards a net-zero carbon footprint with the power of a Smart Forest™. Renowned for...
CulinaryAction! On the Road! is a food-tech and gastronomy innovation event that includes a roundtable with leaders in the innovation space, a pitch competition, food, drinks, and networking. ESG News...
Join us on September 23 from 1:15 – 3:00pm EDT for a dedicated moment highlighting progress towards the Generation Equality agenda. The event, taking place on the side-lines of this...
ONE YEAR AFTER the groundbreaking UN High-level Dialogue on Energy that resulted in the Global Roadmap for Accelerated SDG7 Action, leaders and experts from governments, business and civil society will:...
The JCI RISE Summit will gather extraordinary experts and young leaders to RISE TOGETHER to develop skills and exchange ideas, best practices, and inspiration to light the way for other...
IKEA joins forces with four global companies by committing to EV 100+ to transition to zero-emission electric trucks by 2040. Electrification of road transport is one of the key solutions...
New financial platform designed to scale emerging BIPOC-owned companies names noted Latinx leader Nathalie Molina Niño to C-Suite Known Holdings, a new financial platform designed to power the growth of the BIPOC-owned (Black, Indigenous...
Citigroup Inc introduced new diversity goals for gender, race and sexual orientation in its workforce for 2025, the bank said in a statement Tuesday. The company aims to boost global...
Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of the initial offering of Class A Units of the Harvest ESG Equity Income Index ETF pursuant to a prospectus dated August...
Lithion’s battery recycling technology will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 75% and water usage by over 90% GM is aggressively scaling battery cell and EV production in North America...
First-of-its-kind payment option in the financial services industry Shows how investing in strong ESG frameworks can result in tangible benefits “The insurance industry has a central role to play in...
More than 270 manufacturers and water utilities have partnered with DOE through Better Plants program Partners comprise 14% of the domestic manufacturing footprint “Better Plants partners are rising to the...
Japan Exchange Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has started trial trading of carbon credits on Tokyo Stock Exchange as part of the “Technical Demonstration Project for Carbon...
PwC has announced the appointment of Eric Janson as Global Private Equity, Real Assets and Sovereign Funds Leader. Eric will also continue his role as a member of the US...
Over 100,000 employees at PwC firms across the network have already taken part in ESG training Multiple firms across the network already have ESG Centres of Excellence up and running Jackson-Moore...
C40 announces a partnership with NREP to fund a new Green and Thriving Neighbourhoods programme, deliver proof of concept for “15-minute city” policies and empower cities around the globe to...
This is New York City’s first sale of social bonds Proceeds will finance over 3,000 units of affordable housing Meets growing investor demand for investments that advance socially conscious goals...
Active funds to exclude thermal coal companies by 2030 in the EU and OECD, and globally by 2040 Stronger engagement with company management that could result in voting against the...
JBS has named Jason Weller to its executive leadership team as the company’s first global chief sustainability officer. In this new role, Weller will have oversight of ESG and sustainability...
Partnering with ESG Book, the new scoring system will provide ESG insights into the world’s largest corporations through a user-friendly traffic light system Launch comes as research finds 61% of...
Transformation to pure-play Innovative Medicines company nears completion Focusing strategy on five core Therapeutic Areas, key technology platforms, and the US Advancing eight in-market brands with multi-billion dollar peak sales...
GXO helps OMNES source recycled packaging materials and achieve 100% on-time fulfillment GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that its industry-leading solutions, including...
Join us for an event on the sidelines of UNGA 77 in New York where Devex — in partnership with FinDev Canada, Pollination and ANZ — will show how private investors...
Salesforce and Accenture are hosting a Net Zero Trailblazer reception in New York with special guests Christiana Figueres, Co-host of Outrage and Optimism and former UN climate chief, and Van...
At the 2022 General Assembly, the United Nations and the World Bank will convene global leaders to explore how new data ecosystems can unlock exponential value for the big challenges of...
This event brings together speakers from the South Florida Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Consortium to discuss human rights and migration in Latin America, in relation to the United Nation’s 2030...
Kohl’s offering free EV charging at over 140 store locations from Friday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 2 Part of company’s commitment to reducing environmental footprint To celebrate National Drive...
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