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: IFRS says global sustainability reporting standards to take effect in 2024; Florida outlaws 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; IKEA supports suppliers’ switch to renewable energy; SEC considers adjusting proposed climate disclosure rules; Barclays to stop financing oil sands, but sustainability groups say it’s not enough; Republicans fight rule requiring government suppliers to disclose emissions; H&M supports circular economy infrastructure for fashion; S&P says sustainability-linked bonds have credibility issues to address; French regulator pushes for tougher rules for 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 investing funds; AXA IM ties exec pay to portfolio decarbonization; Arizona drops support for anti-ESG initiatives, and more.
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Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements
H&M Launches JV to Build Recycling Infrastructure for Fashion
IKEA to Support Suppliers’ Switch to 100% Renewable Energy
DHL Enables Customers to Address Scope 3 Emissions for Shipping with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Orange to Reduce Emissions Across Value Chain by 45% by 2030
Aviva Donates £10 Million to Support Carbon Removal Projects
Salesforce Commits to Buy Renewable Energy in Emerging Markets to Boost Clean Energy Access
Verizon Pledges to Cover 100% of Electricity Usage with Renewable Energy by 2030
Guest post: How the Industrial Sector Can Make its Manufacturing and Supply Chain More Sustainable
INEOS Raises €3.5 Billion to Build Chemical Plant with Capability for Zero Carbon Footprint
Government & Regulators
Biden Unveils Plans for U.S. EV Charging Network, Commitments from Tesla, GM, Hertz & bp
Republicans Push Back Against Biden Rule Requiring Federal Suppliers to Disclose, Reduce Emissions
Arizona Drops Support for Anti-ESG Measures
EU Commission Proposes 90% Emissions Reduction for Heavy Duty Trucks by 2040
EU Lawmakers Back Deal Requiring All New Cars to be Zero Emission by 2035
DeSantis Outlaws ESG in Florida Investments, Procurement
EU Sets Rules Defining what Counts as “Renewable Hydrogen”
Regulator Pushes for Tougher EU Sustainable Investment Rules
Regulator Unveils New Rules For Advertising “Carbon Neutral” and “Net Zero” Claims
ESG Reporting & Disclosure
IFRS Sustainability and Climate Reporting Standards to Take Effect in 2024
SEC Chair Gensler Says Commission Considering Adjustments to Climate Disclosure Rules
ESG Services and Tools
Fitch Proposes Using Climate Vulnerability Scores in Corporate Credit Ratings Process
ERM, Salesforce Partner to Offer Decarbonization Solutions and Services
ERM Acquires Climate and Renewables Advisory Firm Coho
ESG Investing
AXA IM Ties Exec Compensation to Climate Goals
Sustainable Finance
Jacobs Ties Debt Cost to ESG Goals with Inaugural $500 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond
Barclays to End Financing for Oil Sands Companies
Sustainability-Linked Bonds Need to Address Credibility Issues to Resume Growth: S&P
Exec Moves
Climate Solutions Investor Hannon Armstrong Appoints Jeff Lipson as President and CEO
Reports, Studies & Surveys
Corporate Net Zero Pledges only Add Up to 36% Emissions Reduction: Report
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