Schroders Builds Out APAC ESG Team with Pair of Senior Hires
Global investment manager Schroders announced two new senior ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that...
Alternative Investment Manager Oaktree Names Priya Prasad Bowe Head of ESG
Global alternative investment-focused asset manager Oaktree Capital Management announced today the appointment of Priya Prasad Bowe as Head of ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
Microsoft Launches Cloud Service Enabling Emissions Tracking and Reporting, Sets Zero Carbon Energy Goal
Tech giant Microsoft, at its “Inspire” conference this week, announced a new series of climate-focused commitments and initiatives, including new targets to ramp the...
Schneider Electric Targets ESG Transparency with New Sustainability-Focused Communications Service
Sustainability-focused energy and automation digital solutions provider Schneider Electric announced today the launch of Communications Service, a new offering aimed at enabling companies to...
Howden Launches Climate Risk and Resilience Team
International insurance group Howden announced today the launch of a new Climate Risk and Resilience division, aimed at enabling clients to de-risk the move...
European Commission Unveils ‘Fit For 55” Roadmap to Slash EU Emissions 55% by 2030
The European Commission on Wednesday a broad set of proposals aimed at driving the EU to its targeted ambition to cut emissions by 55%...
Fitch Ratings Appoints Marina Petroleka to Lead ESG Research Team
Credit ratings, commentary, and research provider Fitch Ratings announced today that it has appointed Marina Petroleka as Global Head of ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance...
Seaspan Issues $750 Million Blue Transition Bond to Improve Climate Impact of Ships
Containership owner and operator Seaspan, a subsidiary of asset manager Atlas, announced today the closing of its Blue Transition Bond offering, issuing $750 million...
Barings Targets Business Travel, Commuting for New 2030 Net Zero Target
Investment manager Barings announced today a series of climate commitments, including goals to reach carbon neutrality in its operations this year, and net zero...
EQT Acquires Sustainable Waste-to-Energy Company Covanta in $5.3 Billion Deal
Global investment organization EQT announced the acquisition by EQT Infrastructure V of all shares of waste-to-energy company Covanta for $20.25 per share, in a...