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The 25 most sustainable private companies in the world

Corporate Knights

While publicly traded companies often dominate the headlines, private companies are a much larger part of the global economy. Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG Sustainable development bank Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB) or Austrian Control Bank is a special-purpose financial institution owned by Austrias main banks.

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The 25 most sustainable public-sector companies in the world

Corporate Knights

In its deep dive into the worlds most sustainable private- and public-sector companies, Corporate Knights revealed an undeniable fact: public-sector companies are doing essential work when it comes to moving the needle toward a greener global economy. It is also one of the biggest green financiers globally. That now includes 7.6

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Reimagining Business Ownership in the Global South

Stanford Social Innovation

Research suggests that the growth and success of KTDA over the decades has provided a strong boost to rural economic and social development in Kenya, complementing the role played by more inclusive banks (such as Equity Bank). An alternative ownership enterprise success story is, first and foremost, a business success story.

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DP World’s Commitment to a Greener Future in Ecuador

3BL Media

Trade is the global economy's lifeblood, with maritime transport at its core. But the carbon footprint of port operations and shipping is substantial, with shipping accounting for nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions , according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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The European asset management industry: Navigating volatile times

McKinsey Sustainabilty

At the same time, sentiment toward the global asset management industry has reached a 30-year low as of April 2025, according to a Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey. 4 Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey, April 2025. 5 Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey, April 2025.

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25 badass women shaping climate action in 2021

GreenBiz

Celine Herweijer, Partner, Global Innovation and Sustainability Leader, PwC. The newly anointed group sustainability chief for one of Europe’s largest banks, HSBC — a role she will assume in July — London-based Celine Herweijer is a familiar feature in the continent’s corporate climate movement. LinkedIn | Twitter. LinkedIn | Twitter.