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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,...
Singapore has joined the European Union (EU) and China in presenting the Multi-Jurisdiction Common Ground Taxonomy (M-CGT), a significant step towards harmonizing sustainable finance taxonomies across the three regions. Developed...
The European Parliament’s recent vote to delay the EU deforestation regulation signals a shift that could impact environmental and trade policies for years to come. While the law was originally...
IBM has released its first-ever State of Sustainability Readiness Report 2024, revealing that 88% of business leaders plan to increase IT investments for sustainability over the next 12 months. Conducted...
At COP29 in Azerbaijan, a significant early pledge emerged as major development banks, including the World Bank, committed to raising climate finance to $120 billion annually by 2030. This figure...
Denham Capital has appointed Justin DeAngelis as Global Head of Sustainable Infrastructure, following four years as Partner & Co-Head of Denham Sustainable Infrastructure (DSI) alongside Scott Mackin. DeAngelis, who boasts...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speaking at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, declared the UK’s intensified commitment to lead in the global clean energy transition. “Our mission to make Britain a clean...
The mini-documentary “Hotel Marcel: A Net-Zero Transformation,” part of ESG News’s new “Brands With Values: Net-Zero Transitions Series,” delves into the innovative journey of Hotel Marcel’s conversion into the United...
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Optera, an ESG and carbon management software leader, has released the next generation of its Supply Chain Manager, advancing Scope 3, category 1 emissions management. This update comes as companies...
The European Union’s climate commissioner, Wopke Hoekstra, reiterated the EU’s commitment to ending sales of CO2-emitting cars by 2035 and enforcing stricter CO2 limits for carmakers next year. This comes...
The Isle of Man, a self-governing Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea, is positioning its future as a leading jurisdiction for responsible investment and green financial initiatives with the launch...
Follow ESG News on Linkedin DBS Bank has appointed Shilpa Gulrajani as its new Head of Sustainable Finance for Institutional Banking. Gulrajani joins DBS after more than two decades with BNP...
The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has announced that Kering, GSK, and Holcim are the first companies to publicly adopt science-based targets for nature, addressing freshwater and land. These actions...
Since its founding in 1997, the Cisco Foundation has been at the forefront of social impact, evolving from supporting local needs in the Bay Area to becoming a global force....
Key Impact Points Aviva Investors Launches Carbon Removal Fund Aviva Investors has launched an innovative Carbon Removal Fund (CRF) that offers institutional investors access to a range of high-integrity carbon...
Greenwashing Fears in Sustainability Reporting: CFOs and Investors Sound Alarm Concerns over the credibility of sustainability claims are growing, with 55% of CFOs surveyed in EY’s 2024 Global Corporate Reporting...
Key Impact Points: Majority of European Fund Assets Are Sustainability-Related Sustainability-related funds continue to represent the majority of European fund assets, totaling around EUR 8 trillion out of EUR 14...
Key Impact Points: KPMG in Singapore and ACCA have introduced an innovative ESG learning programme aimed at equipping both accountants and non-accountants with future-ready skills in environmental, social, and governance...
In this video, Ceres Program Director Dan Saccardi joined ESG News CEO Matt Bird to discuss recent trends in ESG and corporate sustainability, identifying a move from goal setting to...
Comcast Corporation has fully allocated its $1 billion green bond, as outlined in its 2024 Green Bond Report, with $995 million in net proceeds directed toward projects that enhance sustainability....
Key Impact Points: The private equity (PE) industry is steadily advancing its sustainability efforts, driven by increasing investor expectations and the commercial benefits tied to ESG initiatives. With over $8.7...
Key Impact Points: A New Path to Net Zero SAP SE has teamed up with Ambipar, a global leader in environmental solutions, to launch “Net Zero as a Service.” This...
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