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...
Chemical Giant BASF Launches Unit Dedicated to Accelerate Low Carbon Technologies, Projects
Chemical and materials giant BASF announced today the launch of the “Net Zero Accelerator”, a new unit focused on implementing and accelerating projects relating...
Green Finance Institute Launches Initiative to Mobilize Funding to Decarbonize Europe’s Buildings
The UK-based Green Finance Institute (GFI) announced today the launch of the Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings Europe (CEEB Europe), a new...
Macquarie Survey: Investors Shift ESG Focus to Outcomes, Lag on Linking Compensation to ESG Performance
A new survey by Macquarie Asset Management into the state of ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a...
Scotch Whisky Distillery Bruichladdich to Pilot Hydrogen-Powered Production
Scottish Whisky Distillery Bruichladdich announced today that it and partner Protium have been granted funding from the UK government for a pilot project using...
OMERS Commits to Achieve Net Zero Emissions Across its Portfolio by 2050
OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans with $114 billion in assets announced today a commitment to reach net zero emissions across...
Euronext’s ELITE, Eni Unveil New SDG-Focused Sustainable Finance Tool Targeting the Energy Supply Chain
Euronext private market-focused company ELITE, and Italian energy company Eni announced today the introduction of the “Basket Bond – Sustainable Energy” program, a new...
Incoming German Government Accelerates Coal Exit, Plans Major Expansion in Renewables
A trio of parties slated to form the new German government after reaching a coalition agreement on Wednesday aims to boost the country’s efforts...
BNP Paribas AM Launches Social Bond Fund, Providing Exposure to Investments in Projects with Positive Impact
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced today the launch of the BNP Paribas SocialSocial criteria examine how it manages relationships with employees, suppliers,...
Study: Net Zero Commitments Growing Rapidly, But Quality, Clarity of Pledges Lacking
A new study from climate pledge tracking initiative Net Zero Tracker released today indicated a sharp increase in corporate net zero commitments over the...