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...
BlackRock-backed Akaysha Energy Secures $197 Million to Build Out Global Battery Storage Pipeline
Australian battery energy storage systems (BESS) developer and operator Akaysha Energy announced that it has secured a A$300 million (USD$197 million) corporate debt facility....
Xampla Raises $14 Million to Replace Single-Use Plastics with Plant-Based Materials
UK materials innovation company Xampla announced that it has raised US$14 million in a Series A investment round, with proceeds aimed at scaling its...
California Releases Guidance for Companies Preparing First Reports Under New Climate Risk Disclosure Law
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced the release of a new publication, offering clarifications and guidance for companies preparing to provide their first...
Netflix Signs 15-Year Carbon Credit Deal to Help Landowners Transition Fields into Forests
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) announced that it has signed a 15-year contract with Netflix, with the entertainment giant committing to purchase verified carbon...
Nasdaq-backed Puro.earth Raises $12.8 Million to Scale Carbon Crediting Infrastructure Platform
Carbon-crediting platform Puro.earth announced that it has raised €11 million (USD$12.8 million) in a Series B funding round, with proceeds aimed at strengthening its...
BlackRock, LGIM Lose $34 Billion in Mandates from Dutch Pension Fund’s Shift to Sustainability-Focused Investment Policy
Dutch pension fund PFZW revealed significant changes in its external investment manager lineup, including pulling approximately €29 billion (USD$34 billion) in mandates from BlackRock...
Position Green Acquires Sustainability Reporting and Compliance Solutions Provider Greenomy
Sustainability software and advisory company Position Green announced today the acquisition of ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for...
Guest Post: Missed your decarbonization targets? It’s time to set the next generation of climate goals
By: Maria Grazia Cafagna, Director, ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors...
Neuberger Berman Joins Blackstone as Investor in Sustainability Software Provider Sphera
Blackstone-backed sustainability and operational risk management software platform Sphera announced today a “significant growth investment” from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions (NBCS). Terms of the...