China Launches World’s Largest Carbon Market
China officially launched its national carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS) on Friday, creating the largest carbon market in the world. The ETS aims to...
Omnicom Appoints Karen van Bergen to Lead on Climate Initiatives
Global marketing and corporate communications company Omnicom Group announced today the appointment of Karen van Bergen as Chief EnvironmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company...
SBTi Raises the Bar on Science-Based Climate Targets
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), one of the key organizations focused on aligning corporate environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a...
Schroders Builds Out APAC ESG Team with Pair of Senior Hires
Global investment manager Schroders announced two new senior ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that...
Alternative Investment Manager Oaktree Names Priya Prasad Bowe Head of ESG
Global alternative investment-focused asset manager Oaktree Capital Management announced today the appointment of Priya Prasad Bowe as Head of ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
Microsoft Launches Cloud Service Enabling Emissions Tracking and Reporting, Sets Zero Carbon Energy Goal
Tech giant Microsoft, at its “Inspire” conference this week, announced a new series of climate-focused commitments and initiatives, including new targets to ramp the...
Schneider Electric Targets ESG Transparency with New Sustainability-Focused Communications Service
Sustainability-focused energy and automation digital solutions provider Schneider Electric announced today the launch of Communications Service, a new offering aimed at enabling companies to...
Howden Launches Climate Risk and Resilience Team
International insurance group Howden announced today the launch of a new Climate Risk and Resilience division, aimed at enabling clients to de-risk the move...
European Commission Unveils ‘Fit For 55” Roadmap to Slash EU Emissions 55% by 2030
The European Commission on Wednesday a broad set of proposals aimed at driving the EU to its targeted ambition to cut emissions by 55%...
Fitch Ratings Appoints Marina Petroleka to Lead ESG Research Team
Credit ratings, commentary, and research provider Fitch Ratings announced today that it has appointed Marina Petroleka as Global Head of ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance...