CIBC to Slash Emissions Resulting from Oil & Gas Sector Financing
Canada-based financial institution CIBC announced today a series of targets for financed emissions reductions from its activities with companies in the oil and gas...
BCG/INSEAD Board Survey: Nearly Half of Directors Lack Tools for ESG Oversight
Consulting and advisory firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and leading business school INSEAD announced the release of ‘The BCG-INSEAD Board ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance...
JPMorgan, Techstars to Invest $80 Million in Diverse, Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
JPMorgan and entrepreneur-focused network Techstars announced the launch of a new accelerator program, aimed at investing over $80 million in diverse and underrepresented entrepreneurs...
Zurich Turns to Nature-Based Solutions to Accelerate Climate Goals by 20 Years
Global multi-line insurer Zurich Insurance Group announced today an acceleration of its climate goals, with a new commitment to reach net zero emissions in...
Marsh McLennan Commits to Net Zero Operations by 2050
Professional services firm Marsh McLennan announced today a new set of climate commitments, including a goal to achieve net zero emissions across its operations...
IFRS Releases First Draft of ISSB’s New Sustainability and Climate Disclosure Standards
The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundations (IFRS) announced today the release of the first exposure drafts of proposed standards for company sustainability and climate...
PepsiCo Launches Initiative to Help Small Businesses in Supply Chain Access Renewable Energy
PepsiCo and sustainability-focused energy and automation digital solutions provider Schneider Electric announced today the launch of pep+ REnew, a new collaboration aimed at addressing...
EQT Links Interest on €1.5 Billion Bonds to Portfolio Companies’ Climate Goals
Global investment organization EQT announced today the pricing of two sustainability-linked bonds for a total of €1.5 billion, with interest linked to its portfolio...
Sanofi Ties Interest on €650 Million Bond to Goal to Provide Essential Medicines in Low Income Countries
Global pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare and vaccines company Sanofi announced today the launch of its inaugural sustainability-linked bond issuance, with the pricing of €650 million...
Climate Action 100+ Assessment of Major Emitters Reveals Big Gaps in Climate Strategies
Climate-focused investor engagement initiative Climate Action 100+ announced today the results of the most recent round of Net Zero Company Benchmark assessments, examining the...