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...
AXA IM Expands Palm Oil Policy to Target Deforestation, Ecosystem Impact in Several Sectors
Global asset management firm AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) announced the launch of its Ecosystem Protection & Deforestation Policy, targeting the environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider...
Aviva Partners with WWF to Advocate for Green Financial System
UK-based international savings, retirement and insurance company Aviva announced today a new partnership with WWF, one of the world’s leading conservation charities, calling on...
Scope Group Launches ESG Scoring Tool for Asset Managers
European credit rating and financial analysis agency Scope Group announced today the launch of a new ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a...
Toyota Financial Services Issues $1.6 Billion Asset-Backed Green Bond
The finance brand for Toyota in the United States, Toyota Financial Services (TFS), issued a new $1.6 billion asset-backed green bond, with proceeds aimed...
Delta Air Lines Shareholders Vote for Transparency on Climate Lobbying
Marking another victory for climate-focused investors, a majority of shareholders voted for improved transparency into the climate lobbying practices at Delta Air Lines at...
Rolls-Royce Tackles Hard to Abate Emissions With Net Zero Portfolio
Integrated power systems company for manufacturing aero, marine, and industrial gas turbines Rolls-Royce announced a series of new targets to achieve net zero by...
BlackRock Acquires Baringa’s Climate Change Scenario Model
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced today an agreement with business and technology consultancy Baringa Partners to acquire Baringa’s Climate Change Scenario Model,...
HSBC Brings Sustainability Linked Loans to US Commercial Banking Clients
HSBC Bank USA announced today the launch of sustainability-linked loans (SLL) for commercial banking clients, enabling U.S. businesses to tie their borrowing costs to...
The Climate Group Launches Initiative to Increase Action Towards Net Zero Emissions
International non-profit climate action organization The Climate Group announced the launch of Net Zero Futures, an initiative to increase action towards net zero emissions...