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...
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...