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...
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,...