AllianzGI to Vote Against Companies That Fail to Link Exec Pay to ESG Goals
Active asset manager Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) announced that it has made several amendments to its AGM voting policy, including the introduction of a...
European Circular Bioeconomy Fund Reaches €300 Million, Surpassing Fundraising Goal
ECBF Management GmbH announced today the final close of the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF), raising €300 million for the late-stage bioeconomy-focused venture fund,...
Mizuho Issues $500 Million Green Bond to Help Fund Sustainable Finance Goals
Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho Financial Group announced today the issuance of a $500 million green bond, with proceeds aimed at financing...
EU Unveils Proposals Requiring Businesses to Protect Human Rights, Environment in Value Chains
The European Commission announced today the adoption of a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence, including rules requiring large businesses to...
Impact Cubed Launches Solution to Help Investors Meet EU Taxonomy Disclosure Requirements
Sustainability-focused data, analytics, and investment solutions provider Impact Cubed announced today the launch of a new tech-enabled solution to help investors meet the European...
SBTi Appoints Luiz Fernando do Amaral to be its First CEO
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), one of the key organizations focused on aligning corporate environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a...
Chipotle Ties 2022 Executive Pay to Emissions, Diversity, Sustainable Food Goals
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced today its ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious...
Visa to Invest up to $100 Million to Reduce Economic Disparities, Support Minority-Led Banks
Global payments technology company Visa announced today the launch of Visa Minority Depository Institutions Accelerate, a new multi-year program aimed at reducing economic disparities...
Fresenius Targets Climate Neutrality by 2040
Global healthcare group Fresenius announced today a series of new climate targets, including goals to achieve climate neutrality in operations by 2040 and to...
Inflexion Hires Jennie Galbraith for New ESG Director Role
Private equity firm Inflexion announced today the appointment of Jennie Galbraith for the newly created role of ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are...