ESG News

EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced today the release of its finalized guidelines for the use of ESG and sustainability-related terms in investment fund names, including investment thresholds required for sustainable investment funds, and the establishment of a transition category for investments that are not yet green, but are on […]

EU member states in the European Council announced today the adoption of new legislation, strengthening emissions standards for heavy duty vehicles in the EU, including a requirement for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions from heavy duty trucks and buses by 2040. The announcement by the EU Council marks the last decision-making step towards the […]

Investment management firm Fidelity International announced the launch of two new SDG-focused fixed income funds, including Fidelity Funds 2 – Sustainable Social Bond Fund, and Fidelity Funds 2 – Sustainable Global Corporate Bond Fund. Each of the new funds are classified as Article 9 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) indicating that they […]

Microsoft and nature-based climate solutions startup re.green announced one of the largest-ever carbon removal agreements, with Microsoft purchasing 3 million tons of carbon removal credits over a 15-year period, generated through re.green’s reforestation projects in Brazil. The deal marks the second large-scale Brazil reforestation-focused carbon removal agreement for Microsoft, following a 1.5 million ton offtake […]

This week in ESG news: Microsoft signs record-breaking carbon removal deal; EY survey finds over half of CEOs say sustainability a higher priority vs one year ago; BCG sustainable aviation deal to cut 100,000 tons of emissions; ERM launches carbon credit consulting business; KKR & HASI launch $2 billion sustainable infrastructure investment partnership; UK High […]

The Coca Cola Company Plastic Pollution: Earlier this year in February 2024, Break Free From Plastic Movement had unveiled 2023 Global Brand Audit results, with The Coca-Cola Company once again claiming the title of top global plastic polluter – meaning its products were found polluting the most countries with the most waste.

A report from credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has predicted that the ESG sukuk market will be worth more than US$50 billion within the next two years. Key reasons for the forecast are the funding diversification goals and ESG mandates facing issuers as well as new regulatory frameworks and government initiatives around sustainability. Fitch does […]

Gefühlt hat das Thema Nachhaltigkeit bei Anlegern im Zuge von Pandemie, Inflation und Ukraine-Krieg eine Delle erhalten. Eine repräsentative Studie von AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) zeigt nun, dass die Präferenz zur nachhaltigen Geldanlage bei deutschen Privatinvestoren seit Vor-Pandemie-Zeiten zumindest auf der Stelle verharrt. So ist der Teil der Befragten mit ESG-Anteilen im Portfolio im […]