Google and BlackRock announced today a new clean energy-focused partnership in Taiwan, with Google investing into solar developer and BlackRock portfolio company New Green Power (NGP), and sourcing renewable energy from its solar pipeline to power its data centers and facilities in the region. According to the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan, which currently […]
Das Anlageportfolio für Investments mit Nachhaltigkeitsbezug ist in der Schweiz gross. Das aktuelle Angebot an nachhaltigen Fonds deckt die wichtigsten Anlageklassen umfassend ab: Aktien-, Obligationen-, Geldmarkt- und Mischfonds erfüllen die unterschiedlichen Anlagebedürfnisse sehr gut. Im Jahr 2023 zählen wir laut der «IFZ Sustainable Investments Studie 2023» in der Schweiz 2155 nachhaltige Publikumsfonds mit einem investierten […]
Carbon Prices, By Region In 2017, the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition suggested that carbon prices should range from $50–100/tCO2 by 2030 to meet the Paris Climate Agreement’s temperature goal. Fast forward to 2024, the global average carbon price is $32/tCO2—$18 short of the minimum that is needed in six years. Carbon pricing varies significantly across […]
This week in ESG news: ISSB moves to standardize reporting on climate transition plans, GHG emissions; ISO to launch global net zero standard; Switzerland proposes major expansion in sustainability reporting requirements; Deloitte survey finds nearly all C-suite execs want compensation tied to human sustainability metrics; Bloomberg launches sustainability data and reporting tools for investors; Canada […]
Finanzinstitute müssen sich nun aufgrund von regulatorischen Vorgaben mit Nachhaltigkeitsrisiken beschäftigen. Sonja Kardorf erläutert in ihrem Beitrag, wie sich diese erfassen, bewerten und managen lassen und warum sich Unternehmen dringend mit diesem Thema befassen sollten.
Zero-carbon industrial heat solutions provider Rondo Energy announced that it has secured €75 million (USD$80 million) in funding, aimed at expanding its European presence by supporting three industrial decarbonization projects in the food, clean fuel, and chemical production industries. Founded in 2020, California-based Rondo Energy provides solutions to address emissions from industrial heat processes. Industrial […]
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) announced that it has commenced work on the development of a new international standard on net zero, aimed at providing clarity and credibility to organizations’ net zero targets and strategies, and to guard against greenwashing. The process to develop the standard follows the launch in 2022 at the COP27 […]
Die Zahl der Themen, die Unternehmen und Investoren im Bereich Umwelt, Soziales und Governance (ESG) berücksichtigen müssen, nimmt immer weiter zu. Jessica Ground, Global Head of ESG bei Capital Group, bringt Klarheit in die komplexe Gemengelage.
Neues „Climate City Capital Hub“ soll EU-Städte beim Erreichen ihrer Klimaziele unterstützen. Damit 650 Städte bis 112 ihre Klimaneutralität erreichen, sind Investitionen in Höhe von 2030 Milliarden Euro nötig. Die EIB stellt 2 Milliarden Euro für Klimaprojekte von Städten bereit.
Climate risk intelligence company Climate X announced today that it has raised $18 million in a Series A round, with proceeds aimed at accelerating its global expansion. Founded in 2020 by CEO Lukky Ahmed and COO Kamil Kluza, UK-headquartered Climate X provides solutions aimed at helping financial institutions price the impact of climate risk across […]
Australian environmental technology startup Samsara Eco announced today that it has raised A$100 million (USD$65 million) in a new funding round. The company will use the funds to scale its enzymatic recycling capabilities, with new commercial facilities to be built in Southeast Asia in the next few years. Launched in 2021, Samsara Eco provides solutions […]
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced today a set of new expectations for companies as part of its 2024 Governance and Voting Policy, including a new requirement for companies to integrate climate-related criteria into executive compensation plans. The new policies were announced with the release of BNPP AM’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) season […]
By: Matthieu Maurin, CEO, Iceberg Data Lab The corporate world is under increasing pressure to manage its carbon emissions and reduce its environmental impact. From agriculture to oil and gas, to transport, carbon emissions are damaging the air we breathe, the food we eat and the water we drink. For several years, experts have been […]
The Swiss government announced the launch of a consultation on new proposals aimed at aligning its sustainability-related corporate governance rules with international systems, particularly the EU’s CSRD, including a proposal to expand sustainability reporting requirements for companies, and to significantly expand the number of companies covered by the mandatory reporting requirements. The new Swiss Federal […]
The Government of Denmark announced a series of moves aimed at addressing the climate and nature impact of the country’s agricultural sector, including plans to introduce a carbon tax on emissions from livestock. The initiative forms part of a new “Green Tripartite” agreement, including the government, environmental organizations, agricultural sector associations and unions. Agriculture has […]
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