Munich Re Exits Net Zero Insurance Alliance
Munich Re, one of Europe’s largest insurance companies, and the world’s biggest reinsurer, announced today that its was discontinuing its membership in the Net-Zero...
Siemens Energy Issues Inaugural €1.5 Billion Green Bond
Energy technology company Siemens Energy announced the successful placement of its inaugural green bond, raising €1.5 billion. The offering, consisting of two €750 million...
Mirova Appoints Zineb Bennani as U.S. CEO in Global Push
Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova announced the appointment of Zineb Bennani as CEO of Mirova US and Global Head of Business Development, in a move...
$11 Trillion Investor Group Announces Policy to End Financing New Oil and Gas Projects
Investors targeting net zero portfolio emissions under their commitment to the $11 trillion Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) will call on oil and...
Canada Announces Over $80 Billion Clean Tech & Energy Investments to Compete with U.S. Inflation Reduction Act
Canada unveiled its response to the emerging global race to scale up green energy and clean tech manufacturing capacity, with proposals for over $60...
EY Appoints Will Rhode as Global Private Equity ESG Leader
Global professional services firm EY announced today the appointment of Will Rhode as Global Private Equity ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a...
Mercedes-Benz Pledges to Reduce Emissions from Production by 80% by 2030
Mercedes-Benz announced today a new goal to achieve an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions from production by 2030, on a 2018 basis. The new...
United Invests in Climate Tech Provider Svante to Turn Captured Carbon into Jet Fuel
United Airlines announced today a $15 million investment in carbon capture and removal technology provider Svante, forming part of the airline’s plans to scale...
Texas Anti-ESG Investing Bill Faces Pushback Over $6 Billion Cost to Pensions
Proposed legislation introduced in Texas aimed at prohibiting ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that...
UK to “Consult” on Requirement for Companies to Disclose Climate Transition Plans
The UK Government announced today a commitment to consult on the introduction of requirements for the country’s largest companies to disclose their climate transition...