Corporate Knights

JUNE 26, 2024

What sets them apart is their commitment to doing business differently – they’re companies that derive significant revenue from greener products and services, invest in increasingly sustainable projects, and prioritize equity in their operations. C, SBTi 6 25 Royal Canadian Mint Metal products manufacturing B+ SBTi, 1.5°C

Net Zero 318

Net Zero Banking Manufacturing Sustainable Investment 318

Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 6, 2023

Sustainable investment solution provider u impact has joined forces with specialized green banking software provider ecolytiq to introduce innovative sustainable investment products to a wider branch of private investors.

Sustainable Investment 93

Sustainable Investment Banking Supply Chain Supply Chains 93

GreenBiz

APRIL 23, 2021

Arcadis , a Dutch engineering firm, is applying that knowledge to cities around the world by creating infrastructures with sustainability at the forefront, such as water recycling facilities inside manufacturing companies in Mexico. . Water is one of the nine themes that make up the sustainable investment philosophy at Essex.

Climate Change 498

Climate Change Manufacturing Zero Carbon Sustainable Investment 498

Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

of Ford’s revenue came from manufacturing electric vehicles in 2022, it poured more than US$2.1 billion into EV production last year and says it plans to invest US$50 billion by the end of 2026, with hopes of producing two million EVs a year. Listening,” he explained, “is how we learn.” Though just 3.5% and Europe.

Manufacturing 301

Manufacturing Sustainable Investment 301

3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2022

United becomes the first major airline to invest in a battery manufacturer, based on publicly announced investments. United is looking forward to future opportunities to work with our airport partners on sustainable technology initiatives.". Learn more about their sustainability investments here: [link].

Manufacturing 243

Manufacturing Carbon Offsets Sustainable Investment Net Zero 243

ESG Today

MARCH 30, 2025

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements TotalEnergies, Equinor, Shell to Invest Over $700 Million to Expand Carbon Storage Project Kimberly-Clark to Reach 100% Renewable Energy at Kleenex Manufacturing Site Frontier Signs $33 Million Carbon Removal Purchase (..)

Green Bonds 97

Green Bonds Decarbonize Banking Sustainable Investment 97

Corporate Knights

JUNE 28, 2023

The average percentage of sustainable revenues achieved by 2023 Best 50 companies is 46.3%, up from 36.8% They’re sinking more investment money into the green economy, too: the percentage of total investment dollars put toward sustainable investments is just shy of 50% for this year’s Best 50, up from 33.8%

Net Zero 293

Net Zero Triple Bottom Line Banking Manufacturing 293

Corporate Knights

MAY 29, 2024

In 2022, Swedish car-maker V olvo dropped out of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association after the group refused to lobby for a more ambitious phase-out of fossil fuel cars than the European Union’s 2035 deadline. But so far, nobody has stepped forward.”

Net Zero 61

Net Zero Chief Sustainability Officer Paris Agreement Manufacturing 61

Corporate Knights

JANUARY 17, 2023

G100 Rank Company HQ Location Carbon Productivity % Non-Male Board Directors % Sustainable Revenue % Sustainable Investment Final Grade Climate Commitments. 21 8 Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC Brentford, U.K. 51 Giant Manufacturing Co Ltd Taichung, Taiwan 9% 100% 100% B-. Sustainable Revenue. %

Net Zero 363

Net Zero Banking Sustainable Investment Smart Buildings 363

Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The speech – accompanied by an official backgrounder on the new sustainable investing guidelines – included two main themes: progress on a green labelling taxonomy and movement to formalize corporate climate disclosures for major companies in federal law.

Sustainable Investment 209

Sustainable Investment Manufacturing Development Climate Change 209

Chris Hall

MARCH 7, 2025

Under the aegis of the Sustainable Markets Initiative , pharmaceuticals giants AstraZeneca and GSK led a deal that will see the collective procurement of 225 gigawatt hours of renewable energy annually, for medical R&D and manufacturing facilities in China.

Negative Screening 87

Negative Screening Sustainable Investment Climate Change Digitalization 87

ESG Today

MARCH 29, 2023

Investments to date be SGE include mining-focused data solutions company MineSense Technologies , and utilities-focused climate tech data startup Arcadia. Tanya Barnes, Managing Partner and Co-Global Head of Sustainable Growth Equity at J.P. Brian Carlin, CEO of J.P.

Sustainable Investment 123

Sustainable Investment Supply Chains Supply Chain Decarbonize 123

ESG Today

JANUARY 10, 2023

billion at the final close of its inaugural direct private markets strategy dedicated to investing in climate and environmental solutions, the Horizon Environment & Climate Solutions I. GSAM stated that the fund will be the first in a series of “Horizon Funds,” targeting investments in key sustainability trends.

Sustainable Investment 113

Sustainable Investment Net Zero Waste Manufacturing 113

ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Battery manufacturer Northvolt announced plans to build a new gigafactory near Montreal, Canada, with investment in the first phase of the project to begin operations in 2026 anticipated to reach US$5 billion. The project marks Northvolt’s first gigafactory outside of Europe.

Manufacturing 113

Manufacturing Sustainable Investment Development 113

ESG Today

AUGUST 28, 2022

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements. ESG Investing. Robeco Opens up Access to Sustainable Investing IP. Sustainable Finance. Sealed Air Invests $9 Million in Solar Farm to Power California Manufacturing Facility.

Supply Chain 137

Supply Chain Supply Chains Net Zero Divestment 137

3BL Media

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Driving awareness of manufacturing careers and ensuring equitable opportunities. We see the future as an opportunity to execute our plan to decarbonize our business and grow value while accelerating our sustainability investments. To do this, we know we need to invest in the future manufacturing workforce.

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4IR Manufacturing Global Economy Sustainable Investment 130

Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Larry Fink, the CEO of the largest investment firm in the world, wrote in his 2022 letter to CEOs: “It’s been two years since I wrote that climate risk is investment risk. Sustainable investments have now reached $4 trillion. 113 Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd Japan Information Technology. Eletrobrás Brazil Utilities.

Net Zero 360

Net Zero Negative Screening Divestment Manufacturing 360

Renewable Energy World

JUNE 23, 2021

Manufacturing and installing hydrogen technology at scale is one of the main ways that costs can come down — the sooner the economic landscape allows for this scale of deployment, the sooner the shift to a zero-carbon economy.

Net Zero 130

Net Zero Sustainable Investment Climate Change Manufacturing 130

ESG Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

Battery manufacturer Northvolt announced today that it has raised $5 billion through the largest-ever green loan in Europe, with proceeds from the financing aimed at expanding its Northern Sweden-based lithium-ion battery gigafactory and battery recycling facility.

Banking 108

Banking Manufacturing Sustainable Investment Development 108

Corporate Knights

JUNE 5, 2024

As countries scramble to secure supplies of the raw materials they need to manufacture wind turbines, batteries and other technologies key to preventing runaway climate change, this facility run by local startup Cyclic Materials is part of an emerging industry: creating a circular economy for critical energy transition minerals.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain Clean Technology Manufacturing 190

ESG Today

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Solar PV Manufacturing Capacity Green Data Center Solutions Provider Submer Raises $55.5 Operations Rio Tinto Acquires Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 Operations Rio Tinto Acquires Arcadium Lithium for $6.7

Supply Chains 113

Supply Chains Supply Chain Greenwashing Sustainable Investment 113

3BL Media

MAY 30, 2024

Recycle : Breaking down products into their raw materials and manufacturing new items from them. For businesses, this could mean: Using recycled material in manufacturing rather than raw materials. Choosing manufacturing processes that minimize offcuts and scrap.

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Waste Supply Chains Supply Chain Regenerative 147

ESG Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As part of the index methodology, the team applies their enhanced sustainable investment screening at both the issuer and bond level. The new fund provides exposure to the Solactive Global Green Bond Select Index developed in partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s dedicated Green, Social and Impact Bonds team.

Green Bonds 109

Green Bonds Sustainable Investment Decarbonize Waste 109

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The UK government announced plans to invest £960 million (USD$1.2 billion) in green industries aimed at accelerating manufacturing in key net zero sectors, in addition to a new series of significant reforms designed to rapidly boost the capacity of its electricity grid to address energy transition needs over the coming decades.

Paris Agreement 109

Paris Agreement Sustainable Investment Net Zero Supply Chains 109

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Business Benefits of Sustainable Finance Several advantages to sustainable finance go beyond producing dividends. Here are a few of the outcomes that contribute to a company's long-term sustainability and competitiveness. Lower perceived risk can result in lower costs for financing.

Green Bonds 147

Green Bonds Sustainable Investment Supply Chains Supply Chain 147

3BL Media

JUNE 30, 2022

Sustainable solutions : Solutions that enable electrification, energy transition, electric grid resilience, increase efficiency in ground and air transportation and improve air quality represented 65% of the company’s net sales in 2021. Full results can be seen on the company’s 2021 Sustainability Dashboard. “In

Chief Sustainability Officer 130

Chief Sustainability Officer Waste Manufacturing Sustainable Investment 130

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

According to H&M’s 2022 Sustainability Report, Scope 3 makes up nearly 99% of the company’s emissions. Of these, over 60% derive in supply chain areas including fabric production, garment manufacturing, raw materials and transport. But we also see that impactful climate action requires collaborative financing.

Supply Chains 125

Supply Chains Supply Chain Net Zero Decarbonize 125

Corporate Knights

JUNE 27, 2023

Alyson Slater, head of sustainable investments, Manulife “They didn’t want it done in a fluffy way,” Todd says of her Vancity employers. When I started, I had to explain to companies why they should care about ESG. Now they see reporting as the tail that wags the dog.

Net Zero 261

Net Zero Triple Bottom Line Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainable Investment 261

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Responsible investing has been around in one form or another for quite some time. Pacifists may choose not to invest in companies that manufacture weapons. Environmentalists may choose to invest in companies that produce durable products from natural materials. In fact, ESG investing grew 143% between 2016 and 2020.

Impact Investing 130

Impact Investing Sustainable Investment Supply Chains Supply Chain 130

3BL Media

MARCH 29, 2024

"As a business at the forefront of eMobility solutions, Siemens applauds the finalization of this standard as it will set clear expectations for the pace of emissions reduction from large vehicles in the coming years, providing predictability for manufacturers, companies, fleet operators, and policymakers alike."

EPA 147

EPA Supply Chains Supply Chain Manufacturing 147

3BL Media

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The report, Sustainability Drives Financial Benefit Across Supply Chains surveyed 150 supply chain, operations, and procurement professionals from various industries across North America.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Supply Chains Decarbonize Logistics 130

Sustainability Update

MARCH 20, 2024

What immediate and then the longer-term trends could we be monitoring to identify sustainable investment opportunities in 2024 and 2025, and well beyond? What “mega forces” are at work today re-shaping the global capital markets and presenting investment opportunities (or, presenting risk in ignoring opportunities)?

Sustainable Investment 40

Sustainable Investment Climate Change Digitalization Manufacturing 40

3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2022

Vestas Wind Systems, a Danish manufacturer of wind turbines, generated 73,000 metric tons of CO2 through its manufacturing processes in 2020, but will enable its customers to reduce carbon emissions by 45 times more than that annually over the next 20 years.

Climate Change 130

Climate Change Sustainable Investment Zero Carbon Manufacturing 130

ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In a statement posted on Ford’s website, Lisa Brankin, Ford UK Chair said that the auto industry has been investing to meet the 2030 deadline, and noted that the company has already invested £430 million on development and manufacturing facilities in the UK, “with further funding planned for the 2030 timeframe.”

Sustainable Investment 109

Sustainable Investment Climate Change Manufacturing Development 109

ESG Today

DECEMBER 3, 2023

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements American Airlines Signs Carbon Removal Agreement with Cleantech Startup Graphyte Dow to Build $6.5

Net Zero 109

Net Zero Decarbonize Greenwashing Banking 109

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The report indicated that while many of the levers to emissions reductions through the life cycle of buildings – from design, materials manufacturing, construction, usage, and demolition – are already known and proven, it identifies a lack of collaboration within the built environment ecosystem as a key obstacle to decarbonization.

Decarbonize 130

Decarbonize Net Zero Sustainable Investment Manufacturing 130

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Shareholder proposals provide an early warning signal of risks and opportunities for management and boards," said Heidi Welsh, executive director of the Sustainable Investments Institute (Si2). Over time, the shareholder resolution process has evolved to offer an additional benefit.

Sustainable Investment 286

Sustainable Investment Climate Change Banking Manufacturing 286