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California Climate Reporting Law Survives Court Challenge

California Climate Reporting Law Survives Court Challenge

California’s new laws laws requiring large companies to disclose their value chain greenhouse gas emissions and report on climate-related risks survived another court challenge, with a U.S. District Judge denying a motion to block enforcement of the laws on First Amendment free speech grounds. To a report by the ESG today. 18.05.2025

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FCA hebt Fortschritte und Herausforderungen im Markt für nachhaltigkeitsbezogene Kredite hervor

FCA hebt Fortschritte und Herausforderungen im Markt für nachhaltigkeitsbezogene Kredite hervor

Laut FCA ist der britische Markt für nachhaltigkeitsbezogene Kredite (SLL) seit 2023 ausgereift und weist relevantere und ehrgeizigere Nachhaltigkeitsziele sowie eine stärkere Governance auf. Banken sind zunehmend bereit, schlecht strukturierte SLLs freizugeben, was die allgemeine Marktintegrität erhöht. Nach einem Bericht der ESG News. 15.08.2025

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U.S. to Invest $500 Million in Battery Materials, Manufacturing and Recycling

U.S. to Invest $500 Million in Battery Materials, Manufacturing and Recycling

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to provide nearly $1 billion in funding to bolster the production and supply of U.S.-based critical minerals and materials, with more than half to be channeled towards battery materials processing, manufacturing and recycling. According to the DOE, the new planned funding programs align with President Trump’s Executive […]

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Danske Bank Divests More than 85% of Fossil Fuel Companies Over Transition Plans

Danske Bank Divests More than 85% of Fossil Fuel Companies Over Transition Plans

Copenhagen-based Danske Bank Group announced that it has divested from the vast majority of its investments in fossil fuel companies through its Danske Invest fund management unit and Danica pension and insurance business, following the implementation of a new policy that assesses companies’ low-carbon transition plans. Danske Bank introduced its new methodology for investment in […]

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Verhandlungen zum Plastikabkommen in Genf stocken, Länder verpflichten sich jedoch zur Fortsetzung der Verhandlungen

Nuveen Raises $1.3 Billion for New Power Generation and Sustainable Infrastructure Credit Fund

Investment manager Nuveen announced that it has raised $1.3 billion in capital commitments at the first close of Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II (EPIC II), reaching more than half of its $2.5 billion target for the infrastructure-focused private credit strategy. Anchored by commitments from a leading Canadian pension fund manager and financial services […]

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Guest Post: Political Uncertainty and Polarization Are Heating Up the Risk of a Disorderly Sustainability Transition

Guest Post: Political Uncertainty and Polarization Are Heating Up the Risk of a Disorderly Sustainability Transition

In recent months we’ve witnessed a flurry of regulatory activity, from the EU omnibus announcement to new ISSB-aligned standards in Asia. Yet, this progress is juxtaposed with the profound shift in the US towards potential deregulation. This diverging regulatory environment creates a complex and unpredictable backdrop for businesses. While many CEOs initially embraced the climate […]

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Only 38% of Employees Believe Companies are Doing Enough on Climate Change, Sustainability: Deloitte Survey

Only 38% of Employees Believe Companies are Doing Enough on Climate Change, Sustainability: Deloitte Survey

The proportion of employees who believe that their employers are doing enough to address climate change and sustainability has dropped to around 38% over the past few years, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte, which also found that climate and sustainability considerations impact individual’s choices in areas ranging from […]

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Würzburg wird klimaneutral: Drees & Sommer erarbeitet Sanierungsfahrplan für öffentliche Liegenschaften

Würzburg wird klimaneutral: Drees & Sommer erarbeitet Sanierungsfahrplan für öffentliche Liegenschaften

Ob Feuerwache, Rathaus oder Mehrzweckhalle – für kommunale Liegenschaften ist der Startschuss für die energetische Optimierung gefallen. Ziel ist es, die Stadtverwaltung bis 2028 klimaneutral aufzustellen und bis 2040 Klimaneutralität für die gesamte Stadt zu erreichen. Eine zentrale Stellschraube dafür ist die CO2-Reduktion im öffentlichen Gebäudebestand, die langfristig nicht nur Energie, sondern auch Geld sparen […]

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