ESG Data Platform ESG Book Raises $35 Million
Sustainability data and technology company ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors...
Brookfield Raises $15 Billion for Largest-Ever Net Zero Transition Fund
Global alternative asset investor Brookfield Asset Management announced today that is has raised $15 billion at the final close of its inaugural net zero-focused...
UK Launches “Green Nudge” Initiative to Encourage Sustainable Investment Choices
The UK government’s Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) announced today the launch of “Green Nudge”, a new three-week trial aimed at encouraging pension...
EU to Require Auditing of Sustainability Reporting, Disclosure by Large non-European Companies
Marking a major step towards the implementation of a new sustainability reporting system in Europe, the EU Council and European Parliament announced that they...
Climate Startup EH2 Raises Nearly $200 Million to Scale Green Hydrogen Tech
Climate technology startup Electric Hydrogen (EH2) announced today it has raised $198 million in a financing round aimed at enabling it to scale its...
Schneider Electric Acquires EV Charging Platform EV Connect
Sustainability-focused energy and automation digital solutions provider Schneider Electric announced today the acquisition of electric vehicle (EV) charging solution provider EV Connect. Founded in 2010,...
BlackRock Proposes Changes to SEC Climate Disclosure Rules on Scope 3, TCFD Alignment
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, published a series of suggested changes to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed climate-related disclosure rules,...
Insignia Financial Names James Tayler Head of Responsible Investing
Australia-based investment services and advisory firm Insignia Financial announced today the appointment of James Tayler to the newly created role of Head of Responsible...
Carlsberg Trials Fully Recyclable Wood Fibre-Based Beer Bottle
Brewing company Carlsberg Group announced today the launch of a new pilot project to trial its new bio-based and fully recyclable fibre bottle. The...
ICE Launches New Suite of Corporate Bond Climate Indices
Global exchange and clearing house operator Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced today the launch of a suite of corporate bond climate indices, expanding its ESGEnvironmental, social,...