Zurich Provides Suppliers With Tools to Measure, Address Carbon Footprint
Global insurance provider Zurich Insurance Group announced today a new initiative aimed at decarbonizing its supply chain, by providing suppliers with tools and resources...
DWS Scores Largest Ever U.S. ETF Launch with new Climate Action Fund
Asset manager DWS’ exchange-traded funds business Xtrackers achieved the largest ever ETF launch in the U.S. with the listing of a new climate-focused ETF...
ISSB Gives Companies an Extra Year on General Sustainability Reporting to Allow Focus on Climate Disclosure
Companies reporting under the new climate disclosure standards being developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) of the IFRS Foundation will be given...
Mastercard to Eliminate First-Use Plastics from Cards
Global payment technology company Mastercard announced that it will remove first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network, with a new rule requiring...
Salesforce Pledges to Reduce Impact on Nature Across Operations, Products
CRM solutions provider Salesforce announced the launch of a new “Nature Positive Strategy,” outlining a series of nature and climate-focused actions, including a new...
AXA IM More than Doubles Engagements in 2022, Warns of “Escalation” on Climate, Biodiversity
Global asset management firm AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) revealed a major increase in its stewardship activity over the past year, more than doubling...
Google Signs 15-Year Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement in U.S.
Energy provider Ørsted announced the signing of a 15-year, 150 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google for renewable energy generated from the Texas-based...
Bain Appoints Karan Singh as Head of Sustainability and Responsibility Practice for Asia Pacific
Global management consultancy Bain & Company announced today the appointment of Karan Singh as Asia Pacific head of Sustainability and Responsibility (S&R) practice, succeeding...
Supply Chain Sustainability Data Provider Everstream Raises $50 Million
Supply chain insights and risk analytics company Everstream Analytics announced today that it has raised $50 million, with funding aimed at driving the company’s...
Beyond 2023: Five Green Trends for the Next Five Years
Dr Matt Bell, EY Global Climate Change & Sustainability Services Leader, looks at emerging sustainability trends and how companies can shape up. The theme...