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: Amazon sets decarbonization expectations for suppliers, achieves 100% renewable energy; EU regulator ESMA tells companies to get data systems in place for sustainability reporting; Microsoft purchases 500,000 tons of carbon removals from Oxy; KPMG launches climate reporting hub; Bain appoints new sustainability practice leader; BlackRock unveils new voting policy for climate-focused funds; GRI launches service to help reporting companies align with CSRD sustainability reporting standards; LSEG study finds green economy out performs market over past 10 years; Nestlé unveils climate-resilient, low-carbon footprint coffee; Amazon releases free decarbonization solutions platform; UK launches new clean energy transition team, and more.

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Microsoft Signs Deal to Capture and Store Carbon in Recycled Concrete with Startup Neustark

Societe Generale Sets €300 Billion Sustainable Finance Target, Offers CSR Training to all Employees

United Rentals Launches Solution to Track and Report Emissions from Rented Equipment