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Europe is setting the standard for sustainable business – and earning the rewards

Corporate Knights

The French company is the only one to have topped the Global 100 twice (the other time back in 2021 ), and it has played a unique role in electrification efforts across a wide variety of sectors, from manufacturing light switches to pioneering new software and clean energy solutions for data centres and smart cities.

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2025 Global 100 list: World's most sustainable companies are still betting on a greener world

Corporate Knights

president will be taking aim at legislation that resulted in nearly US$300 billion in private-sector investments in clean energy, battery manufacturing and clean power generation, most business leaders recognize that concerns about a worsening climate crisis will grow regardless of shifting political winds. While the new U.S.

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Coach Gives Secondhand Denim a Second Life With Bank & Vogue

3BL Media

The secondhand goods broker Bank & Vogue is demonstrating that's possible by working with big brands to create products out of upcycled fabrics, like Coach's new repurposed denim bag. This project prolongs the life of jeans that are not fit for resale, said Steven Bethell, co-founder of Bank & Vogue.

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Goldman Sachs Exits Net Zero Banking Alliance

ESG Today

Goldman Sachs has chosen to exit the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), ESG Today has confirmed, marking the first high profile departure from the UN-backed coalition of banks dedicated to advancing global net zero goals through their financing activities. Notably, the firm set this goal prior to joining the NZBA in October 2021.

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JPMorgan Chase wants to be the commercial bank for ‘green economy’ companies

GreenBiz

JPMorgan Chase wants to be the commercial bank for ‘green economy’ companies. Part of the commercial banking division, the group will include dedicated bankers led by Brian Lehman, who most recently led the JPMorgan Chase diversified financials team. Heather Clancy. Mon, 04/12/2021 - 00:05. The largest U.S. Finance & Investing.

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These 50 Canadian corporations are carving out a more sustainable future

Corporate Knights

As it works toward net-zero emissions by 2040, the cooperative bank offers a plethora of pro-social programs for climate adaptation, such as cash incentives for hail-resistant residential siding and affordable flood insurance to Canadians living in high-risk locations not covered by private insurance.

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Apple hires auto manufacturing veteran and Deutsche Bank brings on a CSO

GreenBiz

On the public service side, the White House is bringing on even more sustainability experts.