UN Expert Group Proposes Rules for Net Zero Commitments
A UN-backed group of sustainability, business, finance and government leaders unveiled a series of recommendations aimed at developing clearer standards for net zero pledges...
India Prepares to Issue Inaugural Green Bond
The Government of India announced the release of its Sovereign Green Bonds framework, in preparation for the country’s inaugural issuance of green bonds to...
DWS Launches U.S. Equity Dividend, Growth and Value ESG ETFs
DWS, one of the largest asset managers in Europe, announced today expansion of its $4 billion ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a...
Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative Hits $66 Trillion AUM
More than 290 asset managers, representing over $66 trillion in assets under management have joined the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative, committing to...
CFA Institute, ACCA Partner to Launch Climate Finance Course
Global investment professional association CFA Institute and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) announced today the launch of a new climate finance course...
Hotel Chain Iberostar Commits to be Carbon Neutral by 2030
Global tourism company and hotel group Iberostar announced today a series of climate commitments, including a goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. Iberostar’s...
European Commission Activates Emergency Measures to Cut Red Tape & Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment
The European Commission announced today proposed emergency measures to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy, as part of a series of moves to cut...
EU Lawmakers Agree to Ramp Emissions Reduction Requirements for Road, Ag and Buildings Sectors to 40% by 2030
Lawmakers in the European Parliament and the European Council announced today that they have agreed to legislation setting out stricter emissions reductions by member...
U.S. Launches Nature Based Solutions Strategy to Fight Climate Change
The Biden administration announced the release of its Nature-Based Solutions Roadmap, with recommended actions including updating policies and unlocking funding to increase the deployment...
Credit Suisse Appoints Nisha Long to Lead New Sustainability Research Team
Credit Suisse Asset Management (CSAM) has appointed Citywire’s Head of ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s...