Chris Hall

MAY 3, 2024

Tangible progress could be seen on multilateral development banks’ reform and climate finance commitments at the World Bank and IMF’s Spring Meetings, according to E3G Senior Policy Advisor Laura Sabogal Reyes. Modifying the bank’s mission statement to incorporate sustainability objectives was an important achievement for Banga. “It

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Sands has made addressing food waste a top priority and set an ambitious target to prevent, donate or divert 25% of food waste by 2025. Efforts include working closely with meeting clients on accurate guest counts to avoid food overproduction for large events and training Team Members to minimize plate waste in company dining rooms.

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3BL Media

MAY 9, 2024

The event, which took place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on April 23rd, brought together private and public sector actors to showcase innovative solutions that integrate sustainability with technological advancements, reflecting the company's commitment to creating a more sustainable future, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 11, 2024

It's important to recognize the intricacies involved in convening such a global event. The fund will be hosted in the World Bank and pledges of around $730million has been secured in Dubai. At COP there are hundreds of events and side meetings between the Green and Blue Zones. Summary of Negotiations Outcomes 1.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

In 2009, developed countries made a collective commitment to mobilize $100 billion a year in climate finance for developing countries between 2020 and 2025. Over the past five years, the United States has suffered $600 billion in direct losses from climate and weather-related events. Yet just $2.5 billion, or 0.07 capital increase.

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3BL Media

JULY 18, 2023

Originally published by Walgreens Boots Alliance June 5, 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the first celebration of World Environment Day, an event led by the United Nations Environment Programme to bring businesses, governments and people together to act for a more sustainable planet. Where does extra inventory go, anyway?

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

Climate resilience is the theme of this year’s event (29 th May to 4 th June), which aims to inspire the public to help protect the capital’s waterways. From climate-themed meandering river walks to river cruises and family-fun events, we want to celebrate London’s blue spaces. We really look forward to seeing you there! “It

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James Militzer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Indeed, it is estimated that domestic electronic payments revenues will grow at about 20% per year through 2025. But many challenges remain, some of which have been highlighted by events that have played out in Africa’s largest economy over the past year. Given this momentum, is it feasible to imagine a cashless continent?

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Which is why GreenBiz Group is pleased to announce GreenFin 21 , the launch of a new annual event, virtual for now, taking place April 13-14. GreenFin will join our other annual event brands — GreenBiz , Circularity and VERGE — on the sustainability conference calendar. I hope you’ll join us for this landmark event. Pull Quote.

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3BL Media

JULY 31, 2023

A few weeks ago, experts from the LyondellBasell Government Relations team and I had the privilege of attending key events related to the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC 2) on Plastic Pollution in Paris.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Through our RiseHY program, Hyatt and Hyatt hotels have made the commitment to hire 10,000 Opportunity Youth by 2025 to provide meaningful workplace mentoring experiences to as many of these Opportunity Youth as possible. Bank of America. City National Bank. First National Bank of Omaha. HarborOne Bank. Salesforce.

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3BL Media

MAY 23, 2024

The application process for the 2025 Charlie Award is open. The CECP Summit offers an unparalleled line up of speakers including: Anthony Daniels, Jr., 25 years ago, Paul Newman and I undertook a program of encouraging public corporations to be more of a force for good, embracing a program that Lawrence A. The deadline is August 30.

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3BL Media

APRIL 18, 2022

The report highlights Key’s progress as a responsible bank and corporate citizen, including across the four ESG priorities of: climate stewardship; financial inclusion; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and data privacy and security. The 2021 ESG Report can be found at www.key.com/ESG. In 2021, Key invested $5.1 billion at December 31, 2021.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

“There is likely to be a whole wave of demand [for talent] with the growth in family offices,” said Stanley Teo, managing director for asset and wealth management and corporate and investment banking practices in Singapore at Profile Asia, an executive search consultancy. These families come not just from Asia, but also Europe and the US.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The paper explained that “traditional backward-looking risk assessments” could not accurately anticipate climate-related risks, including green swans. The purpose is to evaluate the impact of climate change on the financial system.

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3BL Media

JUNE 14, 2022

Plans to reach a total of 90,000 students by 2025 through enhancement of its curriculum, global expansion and continuing engagement of underrepresented students. Biogen anniversary events will continue throughout 2022, including: The launch of a new Biogen Community Lab Alumni Network to connect and engage students over the long term.

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Chris Hall

JULY 28, 2023

Sticking point – The G20 failed to agree on the phasing down of fossil fuels, leaving climate scientists and environmental campaigners frustrated amid weeks of extreme weather events around the globe demonstrating the escalating climate crisis. The post Take Five: Sticking Point appeared first on ESG Investor.

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Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In any event, critics note, the system only deals with the downstream issue of plastic already in the environment, and not the issue of the manufacture and use of plastic in the first place. by 2025, Dewing says, especially along its Atlantic coast. Who’s eligible to buy plastic credits?

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

As with virtually all gatherings of the climate community during the COVID age, this year’s Climate Week was convened as an online event — one hosted from more than 20 countries across myriad time zones rather than its usual host city of New York. . Morgan Stanley, along with Bank of America and Citigroup, has agreed to deeper disclosure.)

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 22, 2020

But, please, it’s time to refine the dialogue: While tree-planting events in parks or schoolyards make for great photo opps, we should devote far more time to acts of restoration and conservation. Banks, on other hand, have fallen way short on scrutinizing deforestation risks, as I reported in February. That needs to change.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 19, 2024

The resources included deep-dive guidelines for seven sectors – including asset owners, asset managers and banks; high-level guidance for 30 sectors of the global economy; and advice on how to undertake a transition planning cycle.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 6, 2023

T he UN Principles for Responsible Investment’s PRI in Person 2023 event offered valuable insights into investors’ current and future ESG priorities. Jan Rasmussen, Head of ESG & Sustainability at PensionDanmark, speaking live at the event, suggested this was a big ask.

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Sustainable Development Network

JULY 18, 2023

This year, SDSN and our networks hosted a number of events alongside the UN's High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. We invited our networks and the SDG community to join us at the following events, which SDSN hosted or were organized by our partners.

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Just Capital

OCTOBER 1, 2022

JUST was present at various events, including at The Nest Summit on Thursday, where we spotlighted our new report assessing the state of corporate disclosure on climate commitments. Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) JUST Events. Our next Insights to Impact virtual event about JUST Jobs is next week!

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 25, 2021

For example, the Mission Possible Partnership gets leading heavy-industry companies, banks and governments to create investment-grade “net-zero” sector strategies in seven key areas of the global economy — aviation, shipping, trucks, chemicals, steel aluminum and cement. We are now able to start reaping the early rewards of this harvest.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 1, 2022

Signatories have committed to collaborating and sharing knowledge, engaging with companies, assessing impact, setting targets and reporting publicly on their progress before 2025. . The new signatures bring the total number of firms signed up to the pledge to 98, collectively managing €14 trillion in assets.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Image credit: Ocean Image Bank / Liang Fu). The event is co-chaired by Angelika Brandt of Germany, a Southern Ocean / Antarctica biodiversity expert, and Elva Escobar Briones of Mexico, a deep sea biodiversity expert. Interim objectives for 2025. Image credit: The Ocean Agency.

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3BL Media

JULY 6, 2022

Lots of familiar corporate names—the Wells Fargos, Bank of Americas, and TIAAs of the world—entered the post-college job search in her hometown of Charlotte. Business support: By 2025, Principal will double the diverse small and midsize businesses it supports. I competed for three years and was president,” Kerry says. “I

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Sustainable Development Network

JULY 18, 2023

SDSN and our networks are hosting a number of events alongside the UN's High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. We are thrilled to invite you to join us at the following events organized by SDSN and our partners. Check back for event dates, times, and registration information. >>>

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 12, 2024

However, Edward Mukiibi, President of NGO Slow Food, expressed concerns over the lack of concrete targets and objectives for real change in the food industry and climate impact, highlighting food access and entitlement issues The event also saw the launch of flagship initiatives aimed at unlocking the climate and socio-economic benefits of hydrogen.

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Chris Hall

JULY 19, 2023

Varma further plans to reduce its investment portfolio emissions by 25% by 2025 across all asset classes, and 50% by 2030 compared to 2021 levels. A core function of any insurance firm is the ability to identify, manage and price long-term risks.

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Just Capital

JANUARY 12, 2024

JUST Capital CEO Martin Whittaker speaks at a private virtual event “How Capitalism Should Tackle Income and Wealth Inequality” for The Council on Foreign Relations. Bank of America Chief Human Resources Officer Sheri Bronstein a recent JUST Capital interview on the company’s decision to raise its minimum wage to $25 per hour by 2025.

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Just Capital

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Citi announces a free college program for workers, an increasingly popular incentive, that includes 38,000 front-line consumer banking employees. . ” JUST Events. Our next Insights to Impact virtual event is coming up soon! Register to attend this and many other conversations at the event here.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 4, 2024

Against this backdrop, the FLII , Latin America’s flagship event for impact investing, has become a centre of activity, optimism and dynamism. Productivity: only 74% of the Latin American population (over 15 years old) has access to bank accounts, versus 97% in OECD countries.

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Renewable Energy World

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The IPCC’s scientists explain how climate change has been fueling extreme weather events and flooding , severe heat waves and droughts , loss and extinction of species , and the melting of ice sheets and rising of sea levels. Secretary-General António Guterres called the report a “code red for humanity.”. staff and other experts. The U.S. ,

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 9, 2023

These new requirements are anticipated to come into force for accounting periods from January 2025. The first reporting would begin from 2026. In 2023, the UK government committed to consulting on introducing requirements also for the UK’s largest companies to disclose their transition plans if they have them.

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We Mean Business Coalition

APRIL 14, 2023

The 126 MW wind-to-hydrogen project has won public funding support, with green hydrogen production projected to commence in 2025. To speed up product development, the automaker plans to unveil a manufacturing platform for each vehicle class, with one for passenger EVs to roll out in 2025. million units and its global production to 3.6

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