Vontobel Hires Elena Tedesco to Manage New Global Equity Impact Fund
Zurich-based asset management firm Vontobel announced today the appointment of Elena Tedesco as Portfolio Manager for its newly launched Vontobel Fund II- Global Impact...
UN Chief Urges Insurers to Align Underwriting, Investments with Net Zero Goal, Help End Coal
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged insurance companies to align their underwriting and investment practices and policies with global climate goals, in a speech...
KPMG U.S. Appoints Rob Fisher to Lead ESG Solutions Team KPMG IMPACT
Professional services firm KPMG U.S. announced today the appointment of Rob Fisher to lead its ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set...
Volvo Group Targets Net Zero Value Chain Emissions, Climate Goals Approved by SBTi
Truck, bus and construction equipment company Volvo Group announced today a series of climate initiatives and targets, including a goal to achieve net zero...
Salesforce Announces Ocean Protection Initiatives, Appoints Whitney Johnston Director of Ocean Sustainability
Marking World Oceans Day, CRM solutions provider Salesforce announced today an acceleration of the company’s initiatives to protect and restore ocean ecosystems, including the...
UK Moves Ahead with Legislation Mandating Climate Reporting for Pension Schemes
The UK took a significant step forward today in its plans to require TCFD-aligned climate reporting for pension schemes, with the release by the...
Beer Brand Corona Achieves Global Net Zero Plastic Footprint
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s beer brand Corona announced today that it has achieved a global net zero plastic footprint, becoming the first global beverage brand to...
Bain Appoints Debbie McCoy as Partner in its Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Practice
Global consultancy Bain & Company announced today that Debra (Debbie) McCoy has joined the firm as a partner in its global Sustainability & Corporate...
ERM Extends Reach into Decarbonization Tech Strategy with Acquisition of E4tech
Pure-play sustainability advisory firm ERM announced today the acquisition of energy and sustainability strategy consultancy E4tech, extending its expertise and capabilities in emerging low-carbon...
JPMorgan Launches Growth Equity Investing Platform, With Sustainable Investments as a Key Thematic Area
J.P. Morgan Asset Management announced today the launch of a new growth equity platform, forming part of the newly established J.P. Morgan Private Capital,...