ESG Today: Week in Review

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: Microsoft launches new multi-framework 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 reporting solution; Goldman Sachs exits Climate Action 100+ as political pressure builds; World Bank issues bond with interest linked to reforestation-based carbon removals; GM signs its largest-yet renewable energy deal; Texas expands its divestment list of financial companies “boycotting” energy companies; Canada invests $100 million in carbon capture tech provider; EQT acquires sustainability and performance software provider AMCS; Alaska Airlines invests in sustainable aircraft developer; StanChart launches ESG-linked cash accounts; capital raises for industrial sustainability, factory optimization, circular materials battery tech solutions, 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

ESG Reporting

Government & Regulators

ESG Services and Tools

Sustainable Finance

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Sustainable Investing

Exec Moves

HKEX to Provide ESG Metrics for Listed Companies, Publishes Net Zero Guide for Business

KKR Raises $17 Billion for Infrastructure Fund, More than Doubling Predecessor Fund

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