Nearly Half of Companies Still Using Spreadsheets to Manage ESG Data: KPMG Survey
Most large companies are gearing up their ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially...
Investec Appoints Alicia Forry as Head of ESG for Alternative Investments
Investec announced today the appointment by its alternative investment platform, Investec Alternative Investment Management (IAIM), of Alicia Forry as Head of ESGEnvironmental, social, and...
Maersk Sets New Series of SBTi-Approved Climate Goals
Integrated container logistics company A.P. Moller-Maersk announced that its greenhouse gas emissions targets, including its aim to achieve net zero by 2040, and a...
EV Battery Venture ACC Raises $4.7 Billion to Build Gigafactories Across Europe
European battery cell manufacturer ACC (Automotive Cells Company) announced today that it has raised €4.4 billion (USD$4.7 billion) in debt financing, aimed at supporting...
UK Requires Developers to Deliver Net Biodiversity Improvement on Housing, Infrastructure Projects
The UK government announced a new requirement for developers to deliver a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) of 10% for all major building projects, improving...
US DOE to Provide $100 Million to Scale Carbon Removal Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the launch of a new funding opportunity, providing up to $100 million to support projects to remove,...
70% of Consumers Unwilling to Spend More on Energy Sustainability: EY Survey
More than two thirds of consumers report being unwilling to spend more time or money on sustainable energy actions, despite high levels of energy...
AXA IM Appoints Jane Wadia as Head of Core Sustainable Product Strategy
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) announced today the appointment of Jane Wadia as Head of Sustainability, Core Products & Clients, responsible for leading AXA...
Dow Issues Inaugural $1.25 Billion Green Bonds to Fund New Net Zero Chemical Plant
Chemicals and materials science giant Dow announced today the completion of its inaugural green bond offering, raising over $1.2 billion to support the company’s...
Dutch Pension Giant PFZW Divests 98% of Oil and Gas Companies over Lack of Climate Action
Netherlands-based PFZW, one of the largest pension funds in Europe, announced that it has exited its investment in over 300 fossil fuel companies, including...