ESG
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Sumitomo to Facilitate Over $10 Billion in Clean Energy Investments in UK
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The UK government announced that it has reached a new partnership deal with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation aimed at channeling major investments in clean energy and infrastructure over the next…
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JPMorgan Launches Blockchain Tokenization for Carbon Credits
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JPMorgan announced that its blockchain business unit, Kinexys, is currently developing and testing a new blockchain application to tokenize global carbon credits, in a bid to resolve key standardization…
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ISSB Kicks Off Update of Sector-Focused SASB Sustainability Reporting Standards
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The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced today the publication of new exposure drafts, focused on proposed amendments to its sector-focused SASB sustainability reporting standards. The Sustainability…
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Impact Investor responsAbility Appoints Nadia Nikolova as New CEO
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M&G’s impact investing unit responsAbility Investments announced today the appointment of Nadia Nikolova as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking over the role in September 2025 from outgoing CEO Rochus…
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Coldplay to Re-release All Albums on Recycled Plastic Records
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Rock band Coldplay announced that it will re-release each of its albums on “EcoRecords” made from recycled plastic bottles. The band said that the move forms part of its…
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European Commission to Withdraw Anti-Greenwashing Regulation
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The European Commission revealed on Friday that it plans to withdraw the Green Claims Directive just days prior to trilogue negotiations to finalize the proposed rules aimed at protecting…
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What is bottom trawling and how does it harm oceans?
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A new film, “Ocean,” by naturalist David Attenborough features never-before-seen footage of bottom trawling – a fishing practice criticised as destructive and wasteful in which heavy nets are dragged…
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Despite tree planting efforts, Bangkok’s green spaces still face pressure
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Urban tree-planting efforts are gathering pace in Bangkok, underpinned by aspirations to boost climate resilience, mitigate dust pollution, and conserve biodiversity. However, a recent study warns that the Thai…
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Why COP30 must ramp up climate finance for cities
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The COP30 organisers are committed to putting cities front and centre in Belém. Both large metropolitan regions and rapidly growing secondary cities hold enormous potential for emissions reductions and…
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Why betting on gas is a short-sighted strategy for China
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In many ways, China’s energy sector follows the path of “slowly, then suddenly all at once.” More gas-fired power capacity was installed there in 2024 than in any other country, according to Global…