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ESG und warum es uns wichtig ist
Der Begriff „finanzielle Wesentlichkeit“ wird verwendet, um die finanziellen Auswirkungen zu beschreiben, die bestimmten Umwelt-, Sozial- oder Governance-Faktoren zugeschrieben werden. Ein ESG-Thema ist finanziell wesentlich, wenn es den zukünftigen Wert eines Unternehmens oder seine Fähigkeit zur Rückzahlung von Krediten beeinträchtigt (oder beeinträchtigen könnte). Welche ESG-Themen finanziell wesentlich sind, kann je nach Unternehmen und Branche erheblich […]
BlackRock, Samsara Buy Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Compensate for Business Travel Emissions
Climate solutions platform Watershed announced that it has facilitated the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) on behalf of customers including BlackRock, Ripple, Samsara, and Block. These certificates will be utilized by the companies to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Alaska Airlines passenger flights. In return, the companies will receive carbon offset credits […]
EU Council Passes Legislation to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers
EU member states in the European Council announced today that they have adopted new rules to regulate ESG ratings providers, aimed at improving the reliability and comparability of ESG ratings and boosting investor confidence in sustainable financial products.
Die Dekarbonisierung von Immobilien verhilft zu Wertsteigerungen
Nutzer profitieren von Kosteneinsparungen, Investoren vermeiden „Stranded Assets“ Die ESG-Faktoren spielen bei immer mehr Mietern, Eigentümern und Investoren eine wichtige Rolle, sowohl wegen eigens gesetzter Verpflichtungen als auch aufgrund des zunehmenden regulatorischen Drucks. Dementsprechend groß ist der Bedarf an „Low-Carbon-Flächen“, das Angebot jedoch verschwindend gering. Investoren und Eigentümer sollten die Chance nutzen und Angebot schaffen […]
Vanguard Gives Investors Option to Avoid Voting for ESG Issues
Investment manager Vanguard announced today the expansion of its Investor Choice proxy voting program enabling investors to vote for policies aligned with their preferences, significantly expanding the number of investors covered by the program, and adding a new option to follow a policy that will not be “influenced by political or social agendas.”
Fidelity International to Adopt FCA Sustainability Label for Three Funds
Investment management firm Fidelity International announced today plans to adopt the “Sustainability Focus” label introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for three funds within its UK domiciled equity fund range. The FCA’s SDR requirements were introduced by the regulator in November 2023, aimed at helping investors assess the sustainability attributes […]
Jurisdictions Representing Over Half of Global GHG Emissions are Moving Towards Coverage by ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards: IFRS Report
More than 30 jurisdictions globally are already, or are taking steps towards requiring companies to provide reporting based on the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) disclosure standards, according to a new progress report released by the IFRS Foundation. The announcement marks significant progress towards the expansion of ISSB-based sustainability requirements in only a few months, […]
IBM Launches Renewable Energy Asset Management Solution
IBM announced the general availability of IBM Maximo Renewables, a new solution aimed at enabling companies to manage and maximize the efficiency of their renewable energy assets, including tracking and monitoring renewable asset performance, identify causes and recommend actions for efficiency losses, and plan and manage maintenance work.
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: SEC fines Invesco $17.5 million over ESG investing claims; IAASB releases first sustainability reporting assurance standards; EU lawmakers delay supply chain deforestation law; Shell wins appeal against landmark climate ruling; CDP strengthens alignment of sustainability reporting platform with GRI, EU standards; IKEA invests $1.6 billion to decarbonize store heating and […]
Vaulted Deep Raises $32 Million to Expand Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Capacity
Biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) startup Vaulted Deep announced that it has raised $32 million in a Series A funding round, with proceeds aimed at expanding its capacity to deliver durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) through the geologic sequestration of carbon-filled organic waste. Spun out of injection well-focused waste management company Advantek in 2023, […]
Der steigende CO2-Preis beschleunigt die energetische Wende
ESG wird zunehmend konkreter, wie die Heuer-Jahreskonferenz zum Thema zeigt. Während die Neuregelungen zum CO2-Emissionshandel die flächendeckende Umsetzung der energetischen Transformation beschleunigen dürften, ist das sozial ausgerichtete Investment noch eine Nische, da viele Gebäudeeigner den Dokumentationsbedarf scheuen. Der allerdings steigt durch die CSRD-Richtlinie der EU ohnehin.
ISO Launches Principles for ESG Performance and Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) announced the launch of the ISO ESG Implementation Principles, a new set of guidance aimed at enabling companies globally to improve ESG integration, performance, measurement and reporting. The new principles are being released, according to ISO, as companies face increasing ESG scrutiny and a substantial increase in ESG regulations, […]
IKEA Invests $1.6 Billion to Decarbonize Heating and Cooling of Stores
IKEA parent INGKA Group announced that it is committing €1.5 billion (USD$1.6 billion) towards the acceleration of the phasing out of the use of fossil fuels for heating and cooling its stores, with investments in energy efficiency improvements and renewable heating and cooling technology. According to INGKA Group, the new investments will contribute towards the […]
Ahold Delhaize Signs Renewable Energy Deal Covering 30% of its European Electricity Needs
Netherlands-based international food retailer Ahold Delhaize said that it has entered into a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Spanish renewable energy company Bruc, supporting the financing and construction of a cluster of five solar power plants in Seville, Spain. Supplying 460 GWh of power per year, the VPPA will cover approximately 30% of Ahold […]
NitroVolt Raises €3.5 Million to Produce Green Fertilizers for Farmers
Agriculture sustainability-focused startup NitroVolt announced that it has raised €3.5 million euros (USD$3.7 million) in seed funding, with proceeds to be used to help to commercialize its system for producing ammonia for farmers with a minimal carbon impact. Ammonia is used extensively in a number of areas, especially agriculture as a key ingredient in nitrogen […]
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