ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: ISO, GHG Protocol unify GHG emission measurement and reporting standards; Swiss Re drops commitment to SBTi; SEC threatens IFRS...
SEC chair targets IFRS priorities, shares concerns on ‘prescriptive’ EU sustainability laws
ESG Dive – Latest News Paul Atkins said the International Sustainability Standards Board’s parent organization should refocus on its accounting board and the...
Danone settles 2 plastic packaging greenwashing lawsuits
ESG Dive – Latest News Under agreements with the Earth Island Institute and the Plastic Pollution Coalition, the consumer packaged goods company will...
European Court Rules Nuclear, Fossil Gas Can be Included in EU Taxonomy
The EU’s General Court ruled that nuclear energy and fossil gas activities can be included in the EU Taxonomy, overruling objections from Austria aimed...
Eni, CDP JV GreenIT Raises €370 Million to Develop New Renewable Energy Projects in Italy
GreenIT, an Italian renewable energy joint venture owned by Eni subsidiary Plenitude, and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti holding company CDP Equity, announced that it...
BlackRock’s support for environmental, social proposals dips to less than 2% in 2025
ESG Dive – Latest News After peaking in the 2021 proxy season, the world’s largest asset manager has reduced its support for environmentalEnvironmental...
Mercedes-Benz, LG Energy strike $11B EV battery supply deal
ESG Dive – Latest News The two contracts are the largest order to date for the company’s cylindrical 46-series cells, according to news...
Tesla’s former DEI lead has some advice about fear in the workplace
ESG Dive – Latest News Kristen Kavanaugh shares how companies can champion a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace in an evolving political landscape. ...
EU to Provide €17.5 Billion Financing for Energy Efficiency, Decarbonization Projects for SMEs
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced today that it will provide €17.5 billion in funding over the next three years, supported by the European...
Vanguard Finds ESG Voting Policy by Far the Most Popular Choice for Younger Investors
Investment manager Vanguard released data from its Investor Choice proxy voting pilot, with results indicating that younger investors and female investors were much more...