GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

11 young professionals on the future of sustainable finance. Their creative thinking and perspective will help build more sustainable solutions for the future.". Their creative thinking and perspective will help build more sustainable solutions for the future.". Investors can commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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ESG Today

AUGUST 4, 2024

Million for Misleading Sustainable Investment Claims UK Sets Largest-Ever £1.5 Million for Misleading Sustainable Investment Claims UK Sets Largest-Ever £1.5 Million for Misleading Sustainable Investment Claims UK Sets Largest-Ever £1.5

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Billion Stake in Eni’s Sustainable Mobility Business Carbon Ridge Raises $9.5 Billion Stake in Eni’s Sustainable Mobility Business Carbon Ridge Raises $9.5

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Corporate Knights

JUNE 27, 2023

We are one piece of a big puzzle,” she says, estimating that two-thirds of the investment required to achieve net-zero by 2050 will come from the private sector. Alyson Slater, head of sustainable investments, Manulife “They didn’t want it done in a fluffy way,” Todd says of her Vancity employers.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 15, 2024

The last few years has seen an explosion of investments being labelled green or sustainable. Many large companies announced ambitious net zero targets and the contribution they will make to becoming a net zero economy. Sustainable growth? It is big business.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While investors and companies are already setting net zero targets, laying out transition plans, and engaging with governments, more needs to be done to reduce methane emissions and reverse nature loss and water degradation across key sectors. Go to [link] for a full list of events featuring Ceres staff as well as the latest updates.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 28, 2024

This week in ESG news: EU lawmakers agree to delay sustainability reporting standards for specific sectors, non-EU companies; HSBC launches net zero transition plan; BlackRock invests $500 million in clean energy infrastructure developer; GRI launches biodiversity reporting standard; Capgemini survey finds most business leaders plan to increase sustainability (..)

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The ruling referred to ads displayed in bus stops in London and Bristol in October 2021, in the run-up to the COP26 climate conference, promoting HSBC’s initiatives to provide up to $1 trillion in finance and investment to help clients transition to net zero, and to help plant 2 million trees.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Credit Suisse announced today the publication of its Climate Action Plan for its investment businesses, outlining the strategies and actions to be taken by Credit Suisse Asset Management and Credit Suisse Wealth Management to achieve net zero across their portfolios by 2050. The time to act is now.”

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ESG Today

APRIL 17, 2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the central bank and financial regulator of Singapore, announced today that it will allocate S$35 million (USD$26 million) over the next three years to support upskilling and reskilling initiatives in order to develop sustainable finance specialists in the financial services sector.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 7, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of new hires in the sustainable investing sector, including EQT, Tritax Group, Vortex Energy, Climate Impact Partners and WTW. . UN Secretary-General António Guterres, said: “Governments have the lion’s share of responsibility to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

This week in ESG news: Australia passes mandatory climate reporting law; Google signs carbon removal deal at landmark $100/ton price; Bain survey finds CEOs losing focus on sustainability as it becomes more important to consumers and corporate buyers; SEC fines Keurig over coffee pod recycling claims; Oracle launches sustainability data and reporting (..)

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAM) has published the targets of an additional 86 members for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in their portfolios. trillion assets managed by members is now committed to being managed in line with achieving net zero by 2050 or sooner. . billion. .

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Private banking and asset management company Edmond de Rothschild announced today the appointment of Nathalie Wallace as Chief Sustainability Officer. She has also served as global head of ESG investment strategy at State Street Global Advisors and as a Director at sustainability-focused non-profit Ceres.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements HSBC Buys Biomass-Based Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Deal with Cathay Pacific, EcoCeres Alfa Laval Accelerates Net Zero Goal by 3 Years to 2027 Mercedes-Benz Sharpens Sustainability Focus on 6 Key ESG Areas BlackRock, (..)

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Lowe’s Commits to Net Zero Emissions Across Entire Value Chain. Fed Releases Climate Risk Management Proposals for Big Banks. 99% of Public Companies Expect to Invest in ESG Reporting Tech & Tools in Next 12 Months: Deloitte Survey. ESG Investing. Vanguard Drops Out of Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative.

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Chris Hall

JULY 1, 2022

Sustainable finance, until recently still a niche activity, is now a mainstream strategic consideration for banks, asset managers and insurers. For example, the Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance is not led by sustainability teams, it’s typically CIOs who are driving it.”. of emissions.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In addition to the financing, suppliers in the program will also receive technical support from sustainability consultant, Guidehouse, to embark on factory upgrades to decrease their climate impact. For us, sustainability investments are not only a responsible approach but a strategic necessity for future success.”

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of new hires in the sustainable investing sector, including BT Pension Scheme, Global Impact Investing Network, Fulcrum Asset Management, S&P Global Sustainable1 and JLL. Terence Nahar joins as Head of Investment Research and Emma Douglas as Senior Stewardship Analyst.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 13, 2024

Chris Skidmore, former MP and author of the net zero review, talks about what the next UK government should do to get the country’s net zero commitments back on track. “I cannot vote for the [Offshore Petroleum Licensing] bill next week. In May, a High Court ruling ordered it publish a revised net zero strategy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 18, 2024

Transition” refers to activities that do not meet the green thresholds now but are on a pathway to net zero or contributing to net zero outcomes. The measures in sum: The package of measures is intended to improve trust and transparency in the market for sustainable investment products and minimize greenwashing.

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ESG Today

MARCH 24, 2024

Deutsche Bank Ties Senior Exec Compensation to Loan Book Decarbonization Goals Private Equity & Venture Capital Carbon Accounting and Management Startup Greenly Raises $52 Million Fullerton Fund Management Raises $100 Million for Decarbonization Opportunities-Focused Private Equity Fund KKR Acquires Majority Stake in U.S.

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3BL Media

MARCH 1, 2022

Holding the companies accountable on their commitments to net zero targets will help ensure the implementation of net zero strategies, through financial institution engagement, including a decline of coal, oil and gas within portfolios. Georgina has joined Acre’s Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing practice.

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 9, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of appointments in the sustainable investing sector, including OTPP, IOSCO, Legal & General, AXA IM, Persefoni and UKSIF. . Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board has appointed Anna Murray as Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainable Investing.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

I would say it is very much part of the objective to promote investment in green projects to support net zero,” said Anthony Plotnek, Director, Insurance Investment Team, at insurance adviser Willis Towers Watson (WTW). This would not prevent fossil fuel investment but would make it more expensive.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 26, 2024

Follow that – ExxonMobil’s decision to sue two shareholders sent ripples across the sustainable investment pond, ahead of another fractious annual general meeting (AGM) season. Banking on transition – Banks’ role in the net zero transition was in the headlines this week, for a number of reasons.

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ESG Today

JULY 12, 2022

BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) unveiled its 2025 strategic ambitions today, focused primarily on extending its sustainable investing capabilities and offerings, with the goal to become “the sustainable asset manager of reference in Europe.”.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Founded in 2019, London-based Pollination works with financial institutions, large companies, and governments to implement net zero and nature-positive transition strategies, with expertise provided in areas including finance, investment, corporate governance and strategy, technology, law, and policy.

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ESG Today

AUGUST 17, 2023

Gailliot joins KKR after more than 20 years at Goldman Sachs as a private investor in the firm’s merchant banking division, most recently serving as head of the Energy Transition and the Diversified Industrials investment teams.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In both the public and private sectors, this week saw incremental progress in support of sustainable investment objectives, rather than transformative changes. First, the UN-convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance told us of a steepening uphill struggle, but an effective one driven by target-setting across activities and sectors.

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3BL Media

JULY 15, 2022

DESCRIPTION: By Sara Rosner | Director, Environmental Research and Engagement—Responsible Investment and Satyajit Bose | Associate Director—Program in Sustainability Management at Columbia University. In fact, volunteer market offset activity hit US$1 trillion for the first time in 2021, according to the World Bank.

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ESG Today

JUNE 11, 2023

This week in ESG news: Germany’s €50 billion industrial decarbonization plan; U.S.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 31, 2023

DWS whistle-blower Desiree Fixler has criticised European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) for not reaching out to her regarding their investigation into greenwashing in sustainable investment, while other consultation responses focused on ESG rating agencies, harmonisation, and definitional nuances of greenwashing.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Headcount growth was focused on individuals with key skill sets including: banking, ESG investing, in-house corporate ESG, ESG rating agencies and ESG standard setters. In 2022, IR Intelligence produced research on sustainable investing trends, as well as proprietary research on corporate climate disclosure trends.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Many of the difficulties stem from how multilateral development banks (MDBs) operate and interact with the private sector, but one channel for private investment flows was also flagged as problematic this week. Perhaps more significant was the African Development Bank’s US$750 million issuance, which attracted 275 investors.

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3BL Media

APRIL 19, 2022

But the sustainable investing boom has not been without growing pains. Asset managers are launching funds labelled as sustainable; firms are creating new roles to oversee sustainable investments; and a new crop of sustainability-minded startups are drawing large funding rounds.

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3BL Media

APRIL 2, 2022

“Their expertise and institutional partnerships are greatly valued and will go a long way in helping Ceres catalyze bolder private sector action and drive policy solutions throughout the economy to build a more just and sustainable net zero emissions future.”. Prior to joining CalPERS, Ms.

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