Study: Net Zero Commitments Growing Rapidly, But Quality, Clarity of Pledges Lacking
A new study from climate pledge tracking initiative Net Zero Tracker released today indicated a sharp increase in corporate net zero commitments over the...
Euronext, HSBC Launch Index Series Screened to Avoid Companies with Negative Biodiversity Impact
Pan-European exchange Euronext recently announced the launch of the Euronext ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s...
Alternatives Investor Slate Appoints Bozena Jankowska Global Head of ESG
Real estate-focused alternative investment platform Slate Asset Management announced the appointment of Bozena Jankowska as Managing Director and Global Head of EnvironmentalEnvironmental criteria consider...
Enel Ramps Capex Plans for Decarbonized Electricity Rollout, Accelerates Net Zero Target to 2040
Company to exit gas business, provide only renewable-based electricity by 2040 Enel, the largest utility company in Europe, announced today an update to its...
IKEA Commits to Eliminate Plastic from Packaging by 2028
Home furnishings retailer IKEA announced today a new commitment to eliminate plastic from consumer packaging solutions, starting with all new products by 2025, and...
LGIM Hires UNDP’s Kurt Morriesen as New Head of Investment Stewardship
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), one of Europe’s largest asset managers, announced today the appointment of Kurt Morriesen as Head of Investment Stewardship....
ESG Data Provider RepRisk Makes Data Methodology Publicly Available, Aiming to Boost Transparency
ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments....
IOSCO Calls for Improved Transparency From ESG Ratings & Data Providers, Urges Regulatory Oversight
IOSCO, the leading international policy forum and standards setter for securities regulators, is urging regulators to increase focus on overseeing the providers of ESGEnvironmental,...
Credit Suisse AM Names Jeroen Bos Global Head of Sustainable Investing
Credit Suisse announced today that it has hired Jeroen Bos from NN Investment Partners, appointing him to the newly created position of Global Head...
Huntington Bank Expands ESG Focus with Senior Climate, Environmental Strategy Appointments
US regional bank Huntington National Bank announced today the creation of new senior climate and environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a...