Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This quiet forest and wetlands on the banks of the Richelieu River outside of Montreal is in the midst of a dramatic transformation, buzzing with activity that may pave the way for our future. At least, that is what leaders in Quebec are banking on, as the province gears up to assume an axis position in the world’s electrified transition.

Supply Chains

ESG Today

JULY 2, 2025

Terra also announced a new credit facility provided by Silicon Valley Bank and Stifel Bank. Its ability to support the decarbonization of a heavy industry such as cement aligns with our commitment to support scalable, near-term solutions in hard-to-abate sectors.”

Logistics

ESG Today

JULY 23, 2025

Chestnut’s Sustainable Restoration Project generates carbon credits to support sustainability-oriented corporations committed to decarbonization and net zero goals. Additional lenders in the syndicate included CoBank, Bank of Montreal, and East West Bank. Vijnan Batchu, Global Head of Center for Carbon Transition at J.P.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 21, 2025

Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG Sustainable development bank Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB) or Austrian Control Bank is a special-purpose financial institution owned by Austrias main banks. Today, its products support the energy transition by using feedstock and used cooking oil to decarbonize fuel.

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ESG Today

JULY 20, 2025

onshore wind business, capital raises solutions to decarbonize shipping, power generation, data centers, and more. onshore wind business, capital raises solutions to decarbonize shipping, power generation, data centers, and more. billion in sustainable finance; bp sells its U.S. billion in sustainable finance; bp sells its U.S.

Supply Chains

Corporate Knights

JUNE 4, 2025

Without clear standards, increased capital flows mean increased risk that climate finance becomes a branding exercise rather than a meaningful driver of decarbonization. Each of Canadas big six banks were involved in sustainably labelled transactions that financed the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 15, 2025

Barclays Group Head of Sustainability Laura Barlow has stepped down from her position at the UK-based bank, ESG Today has confirmed. A spokesperson from Barclays said that Barlow will continue to work for the bank as an advisor. Most recently, several U.S. Most recently, several U.S.

Banking

3BL Media

APRIL 14, 2025

Over 900 business leaders came together in Bangkok to explore how the regions rapid economic growth, substantial renewable investments, and diverse ecosystems provide opportunities to lead on decarbonization. Attendees were invited to register for the Cascale Forum , which will take place May 14-15 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Supply Chains

ESG Today

JUNE 22, 2025

SEC drops anti-greenwashing rules for funds; EU Commission to withdraw anti-greenwashing regulations; Amazon buys sustainable fuel for cargo flights; Goldman Sachs launches new sustainable bond funds; IFRS launches sustainability reporting education course; France targets environmental impact of fast fashion; EU to remove 90% of companies from scope (..)

Greenwashing

Corporate Knights

APRIL 21, 2025

From the ranking leader Hydro-Qubecs $155-billion green-energy expansion plan, to 12th-place Bpifrance banks financing solar and wind power loans, the inaugural list shows how investments in renewable energy pay off. Bpifrance Bpifrance is a French public-sector bank that bills itself as a one stop shop for entrepreneurs.

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ESG Today

AUGUST 7, 2025

Swiss banking and financial services group UBS announced today that it has decided to withdraw from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), becoming the first major European bank outside of the UK to exit the UN-backed coalition dedicated to advancing global net zero goals through their financing activities.

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ESG Today

JULY 29, 2025

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced the introduction of a new measure to manage climate risk within the EU’s central banking system, or “the Eurosystem,” with plans to add a “climate factor” within the collateral framework to protect against potential decline in value of collateral in event of adverse climate-related transition shocks.

Climate Change

ESG Today

DECEMBER 3, 2024

billion in decarbonization technology and clean hydrogen projects, utilizing funds raised through its EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). billion to accelerate the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank. billion to accelerate the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho Bank and Temasek-owned decarbonization solutions-focused investment platform GenZero announced today a new partnership aimed at developing transition credits to help fund the acceleration of the early retirement of coal-fired power plants.

Development

ESG Today

JUNE 29, 2025

data centers, and more. Data Centers Microsoft Signs Deal for 4.8 Million Tons of Carbon Removal Generated Through Improved Forest Management JPMorganChase Signs 10-Year DAC Carbon Removal Deal with Oxy’s 1PointFIve Target, Gap Partner with Cleantech Startup Syre to Scale Circular Materials in Textiles Microsoft Signs Deal to Remove 2.6

Net Zero

ESG Today

JULY 16, 2025

billion sustainability-linked credit line with an international consortium of banks. billion sustainable credit lines, and €6 billion sustainable commercial paper, in addition to green and sustainable bank loans, and green structured finance and multilateral loans. The financing deal was signed with 23 banks. billion (USD$7.7

Green Bonds

ESG Today

JANUARY 19, 2025

capital raises for carbon credit ratings, clean energy solutions, biodiversity tracking tech; EV trucks, and more.

Chief Sustainability Officer

3BL Media

APRIL 8, 2025

VERGE empowers professionals decarbonizing and future-proofing their organizations and supply chains through climate technologies. Trellis Impact 25 brings together VERGE , Bloom , and GreenFin and will be held October 28-30, 2025, at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA.

Decarbonize

ESG Today

JUNE 17, 2025

Green activities include those that meet criteria determined by Paris-aligned decarbonization scenarios, as well as those that directly enable the decarbonization of another activity. Transition activities include those that help decarbonize emissions-intensive activities move towards closer alignment with a 1.5°C

Decarbonize

ESG Today

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Bhargava said: Toyota is an invaluable collaborator in overcoming one of the most complex challenges of decarbonizing the auto industry: ensuring electric grid reliability by transforming EVs into grid-interactive assets.

Decarbonize

ESG Today

JUNE 19, 2025

Founded in 2014, Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling delivers carbon and waste circularity solutions aimed at decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries, including upcycling industrial CO2 emissions and byproducts into low-carbon cement. The round was led by impact platform Builders Vision.

Waste

ESG Today

MAY 5, 2025

trillion in assets under management, led by responsible investing NGO ShareAction, called on HSBC at its AGM on Friday to restate its net zero commitments, noting that recent moves by the bank have created deeply concerning signals around its climate priorities. A group of 30 investors* representing $1.6

Net Zero

ESG Today

JUNE 18, 2025

The ECB also announced in 2022 that it would begin incorporating climate change considerations into its monetary policy framework, with actions including the decarbonization of its portfolio of corporate bond holdings over time, and the introduction of climate-related disclosure requirements for collateral.

Climate Change

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The study found the highest scores in sectors with significant exposure to climate risk, with the energy and insurance sectors each achieving 59% quality scores, and strong year-over-year improvements in other transition risk-exposed sectors including mining, banking and transportation.

Decarbonize

ESG Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

International banking group Standard Chartered announced that it achieved $982 million income generation from sustainable finance in 2024, growing by 36% year-over year. The bank also has also announced an interim financed emissions target for the agriculture sector, with goals now in place for all 12 of its highest carbon emitting sectors.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

International banking group Standard Chartered announced that it achieved $982 million income generation from sustainable finance in 2024, growing by 36% year-over year. The bank also has also announced an interim financed emissions target for the agriculture sector, with goals now in place for all 12 of its highest carbon emitting sectors.

Net Zero

ESG Today

JANUARY 14, 2025

Global alternative investment manager Apollo and UK-based international banking group Standard Chartered announced today the launch of a new strategic partnership focused on accelerating financing for infrastructure, clean transition and renewable energy globally.

Banking

ESG Today

JUNE 25, 2025

JPMorganChase and 1PointFive, the Direct Air Capture (DAC)-focused subsidiary of energy giant Occidental (Oxy) announced a new agreement, with the bank purchasing 50,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over 10 years from a new DAC plant in Texas.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Pulpex CEO Scott Winston said: This investment will drive the decarbonization of the packaging sector using leading edge Material Bioscience to ensure this much-needed alternative to glass and plastic will deliver its ambition. The round was led by the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and the Scottish National Investment Bank.

Banking

ESG Today

JANUARY 17, 2025

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Paris-based financial services group Societe Generale announced the launch of a new clean energy financing initiative, aimed at unlocking as 8 billion in investments to support manufacturers across the wind energy supply chain in Europe.

Supply Chains

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

HSBC announced today that its Group Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer will be stepping down from her role and departing the bank at the end of the year. The firm said that Julian Wentzel, currently Head of Global Banking, MENAT, will be assuming the position of Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer.

Chief Sustainability Officer

ESG Today

MARCH 4, 2025

International banking group Standard Charteredannounced the release of its inaugural Transition Plan, outlining its detailed plan to achieve its climate goals, including its target to reach net zero emissions across its financing activities by 2050.

Net Zero

ESG Today

JUNE 26, 2025

According to FourTwoThree, the new platform integrates with existing bank infrastructure and meets enterprise-level requirements for risk, security, and performance, automating carbon footprint calculations for SMEs and providing tailored guidance to support decarbonization efforts.

Supply Chains

ESG Today

MARCH 30, 2025

This week in ESG news: EU Council approves delay of sustainability reporting regulations; ING becomes first major bank with approved science-based financed emissions targets; PwC study finds vast majority of companies are keeping – or raising – climate goals; SEC walks away from climate reporting requirements; Airbus commits to build hydrogen-powered (..)

Green Bonds

ESG Today

MARCH 18, 2025

The announcement by UBS marks the latest in a series of moves by banks globally to withdraw or pull back on climate commitments, although UBS changes appear less drastic than those by some of its peers.

Net Zero

ESG Today

JANUARY 8, 2025

In his most recent role, Kennedy has served as a Partner at global professional services firm EY, focused on corporate sustainability, leading work on net zero strategy and planning for businesses across the banking, food, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Million Carbon Removal Startup Founded by 16-Year Old Raises $3.5 Million Carbon Removal Startup Founded by 16-Year Old Raises $3.5 Million Carbon Removal Startup Founded by 16-Year Old Raises $3.5

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