This week in ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. More news: SEC chief wants mandatory climate disclosure rules proposal by end of year; IOSCO puts ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. More ratings and data providers in regulatory crosshairs; Moody’s forecasts big growth in sustainable bonds & sustainability-linked debt in 2021; BCG to invest in and scale climate-focused ventures; Brookfield, TPG climate funds combine for over $12 billion raised; FCA calls for companies to ‘comply or explain’ on diversity targets; Canada offers to host global sustainability standards body; UN Climate sets net zero roadmap for financial markets; Home Depot eyes 100% renewable electricity; Bain pledges to slash travel emissions; Investor initiative launched targeting food and ag sector emissions; and more.
See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. More news at ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. More Today:
Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements
Bain to Slash Emissions from Business Travel
Home Depot to Power Facilities with 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030
UN Climate Body Publishes Net Zero Roadmap for Financial Markets
Ceres Launches Investor Initiative Targeting the Largest Food Sector Emitters
Parker Hannifin Targets Carbon Neutrality by 2040
Norfolk Southern Sets Science-Based Emissions Reduction Goal
Government & Regulators
SEC Chair Eyes Mandatory Climate Disclosure Rules Proposal By End of Year
FCA to Require Companies to “Comply or Explain” on Diversity Targets Under New Proposed Rules
IOSCO Puts ESG Ratings and Data Providers in Regulatory Crosshairs
Canada Bids to Host International Sustainability Standards Board HQ, Offers Seed Capital
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BCG Launches Offering to Invest in and Scale Climate-Focused Ventures
Fitch Backs ESG Data and Reporting Solutions Company Diginex
L.E.K. Consulting Ramps Climate and Sustainability Focus with New Center of Excellence
RIMES Launches ESG Data Management Solution for Asset Managers
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Leading Investors Push for Vote on Company Climate Strategies
Robeco Launches US-Focused Green Bond Fund, Anticipating Major Market Growth
Fidelity International to Push for Portfolio Company Action on Gender Diversity and Climate
Energy Transition
TotalEnergies, Amazon Partner on Renewable Energy, Cloud Strategies
Eni Acquires Renewables Developer Dhamma Energy, with 3GW Solar Project Pipeline
Sustainable Finance
Moody’s Forecasts 59% Growth in Sustainable Bond Issuance as Volumes Surge
Prudential Links $4 Billion Credit Facility Terms to Climate and Diversity Goals
Private Equity
Brookfield Raises $7 Billion for Inaugural Net Zero-Focused Impact Fund
TPG Raises Over $5 Billion for Climate Impact Fund
Exec Appointments
Lazard AM Appoints Robert Wall to Build Sustainable Private Infrastructure Team
BlueBay Builds Out ESG Investing Team with New Hires
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