Scotland Targets “Renewables Powerhouse” Status with New Clean Energy Transition Strategy
The Scottish Government announced the publication on Tuesday of its draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, its proposed strategy to deliver a net...
Nestlé Pilots Paper Packaging for KitKat
Food and beverage giant Nestlé announced today that it is testing out the introduction of paper packaging for its KitKat chocolate brand, with the...
SK Hynix Doubles Sustainability-Linked Bond Offering to $1 Billion on Strong Demand
Semiconductor producer SK Hynix announced today the completion of its inaugural sustainability-linked bond (SLB) offering – and the first in the semiconductor memory industry...
Goldman Sachs Raises $1.6 Billion for Inaugural Private Markets Climate Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) announced today that it has raised more than $1.6 billion at the final close of its inaugural direct private...
Moody’s Appoints Francisco Martinez-Garcia as Chief DEI Officer
Global integrated risk assessment firm Moody’s announced today the appointment of Francisco Martinez-Garcia as Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. Moody’s stated that in...
Air France-KLM Issues €1 Billion High Yield Sustainability-Linked Bond Tied to Climate Goals
Air France-KLM announced the completion of its inaugural sustainability-linked bond (SLB) issuance, raising €1 billion (US$1.07 billion) in a high-yield offering, with the cost...
SBTi Appoints Maria Outters as First Chief Impact Officer
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announced today the appointment of Maria Outters as Chief Impact Officer, a newly created role for the organization,...
Biden Administration Unveils Strategy to Decarbonize Transportation Sector
The Biden administration released the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization on Tuesday, its multi-department set of strategies and actions aimed at eliminating nearly...
ESG Issues to Increase Credit Risk in 2023: Moody’s
Corporate and sovereign credit quality is likely to be impacted by heightened ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for...
Danone Sued Over Plastic Use
A group of environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature. More and legal campaign organizations, including ClientEarth, Surfrider Foundation...