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ISS STOXX acquires ECPI to expand sustainability offering ISS STOXX acquires ECPI under a definitive agreement announced today, strengthening its position in sustainability indices, data, and analytics for institutional investors....
As European governments push to decarbonize transport systems under tightening climate targets, private capital is moving to fill a widening infrastructure gap in rail. KKR has agreed to acquire a...
Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025 underscored a structural shift in global financial markets, as digital assets, tokenization, and blockchain-enabled systems move decisively into the institutional mainstream. What was once...
Parliament clears Omnibus I package The EU Parliament has approved a provisional agreement with EU member states to scale back sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements for companies, marking one...
New York’s new mandatory greenhouse gas reporting regime is more than an environmental regulation. It represents a structural shift in how verified emissions data will influence ESG investing, risk pricing,...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, climate ambition and regulatory recalibration moved in parallel as governments, markets, and investors adjusted to the next phase of the transition. The EU...
• Nearly 60% of global investors are using or planning to use AI in sustainability and investment analysis, with trust now the primary barrier to scale• 89% expect regulatory divergence...
• Global fashion house and luxury sustainability pioneer reconnect after 20 years to launch a collection built entirely on certified and recycled materials.• Partnership extends beyond design to establish an...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, policy momentum and market signals shifted across every corner of the transition. The EU moved to delay and reassess its supply chain...
Creative Tech Textile has collaborated innovatively with Taiwan’s oyster farming industry to create Seawool®, a multifunctional composite material that blends oyster shells with recycled polyester, giving new life to discarded...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, policy reform, carbon market expansion and industrial decarbonization all accelerated as governments and companies adapt to a more complex transition landscape. The...
Coverage of the “On the Ground at COP30: Insights from Gayle Schueller, Chief Sustainability Officer at 3M” was produced by UN Global Compact Network USA. Belém, Brazil — COP30 –...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, the global sustainability landscape entered a phase of recalibration — not retreat — as governments, markets, and corporates aligned around a more...
A few short years ago, sustainability appeared unstoppable. Investors pledged trillions toward net-zero portfolios; governments competed to launch green-industrial revolutions; corporate leaders declared that purpose had finally converged with profit....
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, climate ambition and capital alignment took center stage ahead of COP30. EU climate ministers approved a 2040 target to cut emissions by...
1. Cheney’s Energy & Regulatory Agenda: A Fossil-Fuel First Approach From his position as Chair of the National Energy Policy Development Group (NEPDG) in 2001 and through his vice presidency...
As sustainability reporting becomes a defining standard for corporate transparency, many organizations are realizing that manual, spreadsheet-driven processes are no longer enough. The challenge: managing ESG data efficiently, meeting evolving...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, global climate momentum converged around finance, disclosure, and resilience. Tokyo issued the world’s first certified climate resilience bond, while New Zealand lifted...
This essential panel, hosted at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, provided a critical, behind-the-scenes look into managing waste and maximizing sustainability at major public venues. The discussion...
• The Tokyo Metropolitan Government issued the world’s first Climate Bonds Certified Resilience Bond, raising €300 million.• The bond was oversubscribed seven times, attracting €2.2 billion in bids from nearly...
This highly anticipated keynote, delivered at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, explores the critical intersection of climate change and Artificial Intelligence. Jeff Gitterman, a recognized leader in...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, policy debates intensified as markets doubled down on climate innovation. The EU Parliament rejected the Omnibus deal to ease sustainability rules and...
What was rejected The European Parliament has narrowly rejected a compromise on its negotiating position for the European Commission’s Omnibus I package — a proposal aimed at simplifying and reducing...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, policymakers and markets sent mixed signals on climate action. The Federal Reserve and FDIC withdrew proposed climate risk rules for large banks,...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, renewable power overtook coal for the first time globally — a defining moment in the clean energy transition. The EU delayed new...
A Life Devoted to Nature Dr Jane Goodall, the world’s most renowned primatologist and conservationist, died Wednesday at 91 while on a speaking tour in California, the Jane Goodall Institute...
Asia-Pacific Leaders Advance ESG Integration On the sidelines of UN General Assembly week, the United Nations Global Compact convened senior business leaders from Asia and Oceania for a closed-door Leadership...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review: China announced its first absolute emissions cut target for 2035, while the EU delayed supply chain deforestation rules by a year. California...
In manufacturing, the risks are high for any company that jumps right into the next emerging technology without first doing research and developing a thoughtful, strategic business plan for implementation...
A Global Platform Backed by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative has opened applications for its 2026 WiSER Pioneers Program,...
A Strategic Response to Market Complexity Ahead of New York Climate Week, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Academy and Wharton Executive Education announced the launch of a joint executive...
Galvanize, a global asset manager focused on decarbonization, has launched a new Credit and Capital Solutions strategy, anchored by a $1.3 billion investment program. The initiative aims to provide flexible...
The Mexican avocado industry has signed a landmark conservation agreement with the federal government, committing to ensure all avocado exports will be deforestation-free by 2030. This makes avocados the first...
By Teti Rosanti, Global Environmental Writer In a development that could reshape the economics of global decarbonization, BlueSun International, a cleantech consortium headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and the United...
Climate finance, carbon markets, and clean tech innovation defined this week’s ESG headlines. China launched a green foreign debt program to boost global capital flows, while the UK outlined draft...
From billion-dollar climate finance deals to wildfire emergencies, this week’s ‘Week in Review’ shows just how high the stakes are for sustainability. Qatar stepped into the green bond market for...
By: Professor Ioannis Ioannou Each September, Climate Week NYC gathers leaders from across business, finance, government, and civil society. These events often promise bold declarations, new initiatives, and high-level visibility....
The latest round of United Nations negotiations aimed at securing a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution ended Friday without agreement, but with countries pledging to keep working toward...
J.P. Morgan Mansart, the specialist asset management arm of J.P. Morgan, has introduced the J.P. Morgan Mansart iCubed Global Equity Select Fund, a global equity fund that delivers improved sustainability...
Global companies are accelerating efforts to embed sustainability across operations and supply chains, according to EcoVadis’ ninth annual Global Supply Chain Sustainability Risk & Performance Index. Based on analysis of...
DP World has partnered with enterprise climate platform Watershed to modernize and scale its sustainability reporting across European operations. Operating in over 75 countries, the logistics leader faced challenges with...
Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago with over 17,000 islands, is making significant strides toward a sustainable energy future. At the forefront of this transition is the Cirata Floating Solar Farm,...
Sipchem has partnered with global supply chain risk management firm Achilles to enhance transparency, supplier performance, and ESG alignment across its operations. The petrochemical company, headquartered in Jubail Industrial City,...
Corporate commitment to sustainability is intensifying, with 88% of companies globally identifying it as either a primary (53%) or partial (35%) driver of long-term value creation—up three percentage points from...
This week’s ESG headlines reveal a global acceleration in carbon credit adoption, clean energy investments, and sustainability disclosure reforms. As Microsoft, JPMorganChase, and ByteDance ink multi-million-ton carbon removal deals, governments...
Four First Place Winners Selected from Thousands of Global Photo Submissions Inspired by the Celebration’s 2025 Theme “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us” The winners of the twelfth annual Photo Competition...
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has urged the European Commission (EC) to simplify its sustainable financial reporting rules, asserting that their current complexity is impeding businesses’ sustainability efforts....
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a landmark framework for the issuance and listing of ESG debt securities, specifically targeting social bonds, sustainability bonds, and sustainability-linked...
Sustainability and business success are converging — fast. According to The Future of PLM and Digital Engineering, a new global study by Aras, 92% of organizations now see sustainability as...
Schneider Electric is launching a multi-year initiative to build a category-defining agentic AI ecosystem, signaling a bold step in the digital evolution of energy and sustainability management. The initiative is...
As global tax regimes shift under pressure from rising regulatory demands and digital disruption, tax leaders are intensifying focus on transparency, digital readiness, and sustainability strategy—according to Deloitte’s 2025 Global...
Mizuho Bank has become the first Japanese financial institution to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Invest India, marking a significant step in strengthening sustainability and decarbonization-focused investments in...
South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings has successfully raised $700 million through a heavily oversubscribed green bond issuance, reinforcing investor confidence in its sustainability strategy. The funding was split across two...
As global markets continue to grapple with volatility, inflationary pressure, and widening wealth gaps, a different kind of risk is surfacing—one tied not to portfolios or interest rates, but to...
IFC Announces Generational Review of Sustainability Framework The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has officially launched a multi-year overhaul of its Sustainability...
The European Commission has adopted a 2025–2030 work plan under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Energy Labelling Regulation, setting the stage for sweeping sustainability rules across key...
Hosted by: Ed Whittingham, renowned climate expert and policy advocateGuests: Greg Nemet (University of Wisconsin), Klaus Lackner (Arizona State University), David Keith (University of Chicago), Sara Hastings-Simon (University of Calgary),...
AI’s Power Surge Redefines Energy Demand Artificial intelligence is reshaping the energy landscape, with a dramatic rise in electricity consumption forecast for data centres as AI adoption scales. A new...
Tying executive compensation to sustainability isn’t just a governance trend—it’s a powerful lever to drive long-term value. A global review of 375 large publicly listed companies reveals that nearly 8...
IEEE GreenTech 2025: Driving Innovation in Sustainable Energy & Technology 📍 March 26-28, 2025 | Wichita State University, Kansas The 17th Annual IEEE Green Technologies Conference (GreenTech 2025) is set...
JTC, a publicly listed global professional services firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Novata, a sustainability technology company, to strengthen its sustainability services for asset managers and investors. The...
Ireland has announced a €15 million ($16.3 million) commitment to Brazil’s Amazon Fund, enhancing international efforts to halt deforestation and support sustainability in the world’s largest tropical rainforest. The donation...
Driving Sustainable Agriculture Through Innovation Chipotle Mexican Grill unveiled “Unfolded,” an animated short highlighting its “Food With Integrity” commitment to sustainable agriculture. The short film was uniquely premiered in the...
The Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP) unveiled SDI Outcomes, a groundbreaking solution offering investors transparent, comparable data to evaluate genuine sustainability outcomes from their investments. Launched by...
A New Framework for Climate Decision-Making JPMorgan has introduced Climate Intuition, a new thought leadership series aimed at equipping businesses and investors with the tools to navigate climate-related risks and...
Pemex’s Climate Shift Mexico’s state-owned oil giant Pemex has unveiled its first Sustainability Plan, marking a significant step in addressing climate risks. Climate Action 100+ investors, engaging with Pemex since...
In an exclusive interview with Marina Bird, Managing Director of ESG News Corp, Mercedes Vela Monserrate, CEO of the Global Climate Finance Center (GCFC) during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, outlined...
S&P Global Commodity Insights reports a significant milestone in clean energy: cleantech investments, including renewable power, green hydrogen, and carbon capture, will surpass upstream oil and gas spending in 2025,...
By now, you have read a few 2025 forecasts. While no one knows the future, 2025 is shaping up to be a difficult year for Climate and Sustainability issues. Regular...
A new report from Force for Good—”Technology as a Force for Good, 2025 Report”— highlights the transformative potential of technology to catalyze and create new markets, drive sustainable development, and create...
Modernizing EU Construction Standards The European Union’s new Construction Products Regulation officially takes effect, replacing the 2011 rules to modernize the industry and boost competitiveness across the EU Single Market....
U.S. Banks Leave NZBA Amid Political U.S. Banks Leave NZBA Under Political and Legal Pressure Morgan Stanley, Citi, and Bank of America have joined Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs in...
In the festive spirit, I’m channeling Charles Dickens, the man who gave us A Christmas Carol and popularized the holiday season. Another of his classics, A Tale of Two Cities,...
China’s journey toward corporate sustainability reporting has gained momentum in recent years. The Ministry of Finance (MOF), collaborating with nine other departments, unveiled the Basic Standards on December 17, 2024,...
The News: KPMG’s 2024 Survey of Sustainability Reporting highlights strong sustainability reporting progress among Belgian companies, driven by upcoming EU regulations and a growing focus on governance and transparency. Key...
Climate activists and ESG investors are rethinking their strategies for the anti-ESG age. The anti-ESG movement has been building for around three years now, but with the imminent arrival of...
Launching the CCIC Microsoft and Acadia Infrastructure Capital have partnered to launch the Climate and Communities Investment Coalition (CCIC), targeting a $9 billion pipeline of renewable energy projects across the...
A new EY Institutional Investor Survey highlights growing skepticism and inaction within the investment community regarding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) priorities. Investors wary of ESG reporting The survey of...
German promotional bank KfW has unveiled plans to issue €10 billion in green bonds in 2025, further cementing its leadership in sustainable finance. The announcement came during its annual capital...
Why it matters: Corporate sustainability efforts are falling short due to internal and external barriers, according to ERM’s Sustainability Transformation Survey. Overcoming these obstacles is vital for achieving ambitious ESG...
London, Dec 6, 2024 (ESG NEWS) – Qatar has officially launched the trading of its first green bonds on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), marking a milestone in the nation’s...
Meta Follows Steps of Tech Giants, Looks to Nuclear Energy to Power AI and Sustainability Goals Meta has announced a request for proposals (RFP) to identify nuclear energy developers capable...
EU Taxonomy FAQ: A Step Towards Usability The European Commission released a comprehensive FAQ document to aid in implementing the EU Taxonomy, its sustainability classification system. Aimed at reducing administrative...
Sustainability as a Business Imperative A new DHL Express global survey of 5,000 SME decision-makers across 11 markets reveals that sustainability is now a critical priority for small and medium-sized...
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Leadership Transition at HSBC HSBC has announced the appointment of Julian Wentzel as Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Wentzel, currently Head of Global Banking for the...
Google has announced the opening of 1265 Borregas, its first office building constructed using mass timber, in Sunnyvale, California. The building reflects Google’s commitment to sustainability, employee wellbeing, and community...
Blackstone and Santander Corporate & Investment Banking have announced an agreement where funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) will acquire interests in a $1 billion portfolio of high-quality...
The Bahamas has unlocked more than $120 million to fund the conservation and management of its oceans and mangroves through a debt swap financed by Standard Chartered and backed by...
BP’s Investment in Indonesia’s Energy Transition BP, on behalf of the Tangguh Production Sharing Contract partners, announced the final investment decision for the $7 billion Tangguh Ubadari, CCUS, Compression (UCC)...
A Major Step Toward Sustainability HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific, and EcoCeres have joined forces to launch Hong Kong’s most significant initiative to date in promoting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)....
Record Demand for Iberdrola’s Hybrid Green Bond Iberdrola has successfully placed an €800 million hybrid green bond in the Euromarket, as reported to Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). The...
Vision 2030: Scaling Sustainability PUMA has announced its Vision 2030 sustainability goals, elevating its previous commitments to create a larger impact across climate, circularity, and human rights. “With Vision 2030,...
Deloitte and Workiva Expand Sustainability Compliance Tools Deloitte and Workiva have launched four new ESG accelerators aimed at simplifying regulatory compliance under the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)....
Climate Risks and Financial Stability: Key Insights The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA) and the European Central Bank (ECB) today published findings from the one-off “Fit-for-55” climate scenario...
Clorox Company has announced a strategic partnership with carbon tracking platform Manufacture 2030 (M2030) to advance decarbonization throughout its value chain by assisting suppliers in meeting carbon reduction targets. Why...
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Follow ESG News on Linkedin In the first EU Parliament hearing since the US election, voices against the EU Green Deal from the right and far-right were louder than ever. Emboldened...
A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing at COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a year to combat natural disasters and security crises facing their populations,...
Global Companies Lag in Renewable Energy Adoption, CDP Report Finds A new report from non-profit CDP reveals that major global companies are falling short in their use of renewable energy,...
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