ESG
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EFRAG Considers 66% Reduction in European Sustainability Reporting Standards Datapoints
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The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) revealed that it is currently considering changes to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) underlying the EU’s CSRD regulation that would reduce datapoints…
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CapitaLand Launches New Framework to Quantify the Financial Return of Sustainability Investments
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Singapore-based real estate investment manager CapitaLand Investment (CLI) announced the launch of its new “Return on Sustainability (RoS) framework,” aimed at quantifying the financial value of green capital expenditure.…
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European Commission Proposes Target to Reduce Emissions 90% by 2040
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The European Commission announced today a new proposed climate target, aiming to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the EU by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels.…
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Tikehau Raises Over €1 Billion for Egis to Decarbonize Transport, Cities, Energy
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Paris-based alternative asset management Tikehau Capital announced the launch of a new continuation fund for its climate-focused architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services portfolio company Egis, raising…
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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…