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ESMA to Focus Enforcement Actions on CSRD’s Double Materiality, Sustainability Statement Compliance
EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced the release of its annual European Common Enforcement Priorities (ECEP) Statement for corporate reporting, setting out key issues relating to the EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) as areas for close scrutiny over the next year for ESMA and national European enforcers.
Over 500 Companies Commit to Report on Nature, Biodiversity Risk Using TNFD Framework
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) announced that more than 500 companies and financial institutions have committed to begin nature-related corporate reporting, based on the TNFD recommendations. The announcement, made at the COP16 Biodiversity Conference, marks a significant increase in committed TNFD-aligned reporting entities from 320 companies earlier this year, advancing efforts to establish […]
Das nachhaltige Treasury von morgen
Welche ESG-Finanzprodukte sind en Vogue? Zum aktuellen Zeitpunkt bestehen bereits diverse Produkte am Markt, die Nachhaltigkeitszwecke oder -aspekte erfüllen oder an diese gebunden sind. Qualitativ-hochwertige grüne Anleihen (Green Bonds), für die die EU mit dem EU Green Bond Standard bereits eine eigene Verordnung (EU) 2023/2631 erlassen hat, ebenso wie Green Loans weisen dabei eine Zweckbindung […]
Qualität der ESG-Berichterstattung nur „mittel”
In Sachen Berichterstattung über nachhaltige Themen, weisen größere Versicherer in Europa nur eine mittlere Qualität auf. Das ist eine der Kernaussagen des diesjährigen „Global ESG Monitors“ (GEM). Geschäftsberichte von zehn Versicherern wurden untersucht Für die Studie wurden die Geschäftsberichte von zehn Versicherern untersucht. Dazu gehörten Aegon, Allianz, Generali, Axa, Hannover Rück, Münchener Rück, Powszechny Zaklad […]
Guest Post – Avoided Emissions: Unlikely Heroes
ICE’s research on identifying and quantifying potential Avoided Emissions has highlighted how climate opportunities can be found in unlikely sectors and companies outside of the obvious candidates. Our approach, highlighted in a Whitepaper by ICE and EcoFin Investors, aims to help investors not only manage climate risks, but also identify investment opportunities (See Making an […]
Morgan Stanley Softens Climate Targets
Morgan Stanley revealed the introduction of a new range-based approach to its financed emissions reduction targets, introducing a new lower band to reflect the fact that the global economy and policy is not currently on track to with the ambition to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, which was the basis […]
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: EU carbon pricing scheme funds over $5 billion of decarbonization projects; MSCI appoints new head of climate and ESG business; Hong Kong banks told to disclose climate risks, target net zero lending; SEC charges WisdomTree for not following sustainability criteria in ESG funds; Morgan Stanley signs DAC carbon removal agreement; […]
CapMan to build Scandinavia’s biggest integrated solar roof (SE)
CapMan Real Estate embarks on an ambitious roof renovation at Stationsparken in Glostrup, Copenhagen, involving installing a 7,500m2 integrated solar roof, which will be the largest of its kind in Scandinavia. The project will generate enough renewable electricity to power a large part of the property and is an example of the type of investments […]
Wie der Hype um Holzbau verglimmt
Alle reden zwar davon, doch wirklich viel gebaut wird mit Holz nicht. Das liegt auch daran, dass der Einsatz des Baustoffs nur in manchen Nischen wirtschaftlich sinnvoll ist. Zweifel werden indes vor allem an den Hybridsystemen laut, die oft zum Einsatz kommen.
Microsoft Signs Ocean-Based Carbon Removal Deal with Ebb Carbon
Microsoft announced a new agreement for the removal of up to 350,000 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere over ten years with marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) provider Ebb Carbon. Founded in 2021 by former Tesla, SolarCity, and Google X executives, Ebb Carbon provides a solution aimed at enhancing the natural ability of the ocean […]
Carbon Ridge Raises $9.5 Million to Advance Maritime Shipping Decarbonization Technology
Cleantech startup Carbon Ridge announced that it has raised $9.5 million in a funding round with proceeds aimed at advancing its low cost, modular carbon capture solution to help decarbonize the maritime shipping sector. Maritime shipping accounts for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and is a key focus area for companies looking […]
Morgen & Morgen: So schneiden die Versicherer in Sachen ESG ab
Der Fokus liegt nach Angaben von Morgen & Morgen auf der Transparenz und Überprüfbarkeit von Informationen in den Bereichen Environment, Social und Governance. 15 Versicherer wurden top bewertet. Mit einem Durchschnitt von vier Sternen zeige das Ratingergebnis, dass die Versicherer die Anforderungen der nicht-finanziellen Berichtspflicht mittlerweile gut umsetzen, resümiert das Analysehaus.
CA Immo platziert einen 350 Mio. Euro Green Bond
Starke Nachfrage für grüne Transaktion mit einem hochqualitativen und beinahe 5-fach überzeichneten Orderbuch zu finalen Konditionen. Gleichzeitig hat die Gesellschaft beschlossen, die Inhaber seiner ausstehenden grünen Anleihe 2025 (350 Millionen Euro, 1,000%) einzuladen, dem Unternehmen anzubieten, bis zu 75 Millionen Euro der ausstehenden Anleihe gegen Barzahlung zurückzukaufen.
EU Invests €4.8 Billion in Decarbonization Projects Funded Through Carbon Pricing System
The European Commission announced today that it has selected 85 decarbonization technology-focused projects to receive €4.8 billion in grants utilizing funds raised through its EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
Saur Issues €550 Million Blue Bond to Fund Sustainable Water Investments
Water management and services provider Saur announced that it has priced its inaugural blue bond for €550 million to finance initiatives related to sustainable water management. Based in France, Saur operates in 20 countries, with services including providing drinking water, purifying wastewater, and developing water management infrastructure. The company is the first French corporate and […]
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