Florida AG Launches Investigation into CDP, SBTi
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the issuance of subpoenas to climate reporting and assessment organizations CDP and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), launching...
Lenovo Launches Solution to Reduce Lifecycle Carbon Footprint of IT Devices
Global technology hardware company Lenovo announced the launch of TruScale Device as a Service (DaaS) for Sustainability, a new solution aimed at enabling organizations...
ISS STOXX Acquires Geospatial AI-Powered Climate Risk Data Provider Sust Global
ISS Sustainability Solutions, the sustainable investment business of ISS STOXX, announced today the acquisition of geospatial AI-powered climate risk intelligence company Sust Global, in...
BBVA Sustainable Finance Activity Surges by 48%
Spanish Bank BBVA announced that it achieved a quarterly sustainable finance record, channeling more than €30 billion (USD$34.6 billion) into environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a...
Shein Fined €1 Million for Greenwashing in Italy
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) announced that it has fined global fashion online retailer Shein’s website operator Infinite Styles Services Co €1 million (USD$1.15 million)...
Meta Builds New Data Center with Wood to Cut Carbon Footprint
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp owner Meta announced a new initiative aimed at cutting the embodied carbon footprint of its data centers, piloting the use...
Texas Judge Greenlights Multi-State Lawsuit Accusing BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street of Using Climate Initiatives to Manipulate Energy Markets
A U.S. federal judge has denied motions to dismiss most of the claims in a multistate lawsuit accusing asset managers BlackRock, Vanguard and State...
Mars Launches $5 Million Program to Develop Climate-Resilient Peanut
Snacking, food, and pet care products provider Mars announced the launch of the Mars Protect the Peanut Plan, a new multi-million dollar agri-science initiative...
EU Launches Consultation on Upcoming Circular Economy Regulation
The European Commission announced the launch of a new consultation and call for evidence for its upcoming Circular Economy Act, kicking off the process...
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: Barclays reports £500 million sustainable finance revenue, then drops out of Net Zero Banking Alliance; new voluntary sustainability reporting...