Corporate Knights

AUGUST 13, 2024

Funds marketed as environmentally friendly are being used by major asset managers to funnel millions of dollars to the world’s largest meatpacker, JBS, a company notorious for its links to deforestation and human rights abuses via its supply chain.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 21, 2025

But with sustainability, there are reasons to be more forthcoming. Private companies are increasingly eager to report on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and their sustainability investments amid the publics growing appetite for companies that are trying to be good corporate citizens. 7 BGIS Canada 3.6%

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Chris Hall

MARCH 30, 2022

The impact of human rights abuses in portfolio companies and their supply chains is becoming more apparent to investors. Martin Buttle, Head of Good Work at NGO ShareAction says, given the estimates, “there is a very real chance that victims are present in the global supply chains” of investee companies.

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ESG Today

APRIL 16, 2024

Rob Fisher, KPMG US ESG Leader, said: “CEOs are going beyond checking the compliance box on sustainability. The survey indicated that the CEOs continue to focus on ESG as the initiatives and investments are expected to yield financial returns. The majority of U.S. Another 25% expect a longer period, predicting 5-7 years.

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ESG Today

JUNE 20, 2024

Fashion and design brands company H&M Group announced the launch of a new partnership with zero-carbon industrial heat solutions provider Rondo Energy, aimed at applying Rondo’s industrial decarbonization solution to help address the emissions footprint of H&M’s supply chain.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Copper Mine Operations to Renewable Diesel Southwest Airlines Eliminates 1.5

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ESG Today

JANUARY 23, 2024

The survey found that sustainability was one of several areas anticipated to see increased investment in 2024, as business leaders feel increasingly confident about future growth, with 56% of respondents reporting optimism about the outlook for their organizations, compared to only 42% in the prior year’s survey.

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3BL Media

JULY 13, 2022

Since June 2020, Olam has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series, a global sustainable investment index series developed by FTSE Russell, following a rigorous assessment of Olam’s supply chain activities, impact on the environment and governance transparency.

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ESG Today

JUNE 15, 2025

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements Amazon Signs 1.9 to Look for Climate Investment Opportunities: Survey Guest Post – The Sustainability Crossroads: 3 Issues Investors Cannot Ignore

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

million over ESG investing claims; IAASB releases first sustainability reporting assurance standards; EU lawmakers delay supply chain deforestation law; Shell wins appeal against landmark climate ruling; CDP strengthens alignment of sustainability reporting platform with GRI, EU standards; IKEA invests $1.6

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Corporate Knights

MAY 21, 2024

Rising interest rates and supply chain problems in the post-pandemic period have eroded values of clean energy stocks and funds. The recovery has been driven by expectations of lower interest rates and long-term demand for renewable energy for electric vehicles, building heat, industrial uses and data centres.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 3, 2025

Drastic changes to the scope of sustainability reporting rules will limit investor access to comparable and reliable sustainability data, said Aleksandra Palinska, executive director at the European Sustainable Investment Forum, Europes umbrella network for sustainable finance, in a press release.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Solar Projects in Texas, Illinois Columbia Launches Masters Degree in Climate Finance Saudis NEOM, DataVolt to Build $5 Billion Net Zero AI Data Center Equinor Slashes Energy Transition Investment Plans ESG Reporting New Acting SEC Chair Questions Need for Climate Disclosure Rule California Climate Reporting Law Survives Challenge Claiming that Shaming (..)

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

While executives reported becoming more concerned about climate change, however, the report found that they are also increasingly focused on opportunities to achieve direct benefits to their businesses through their sustainability-related investments and initiatives.

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Energy Central

MAY 28, 2025

In 2025 the corporate sustainability landscape is defined by regulatory uncertainty, unchartered climate risk and geopolitical shocks. The threat of deregulation compounded with the increased scrutiny on the commercial value of sustainability investments translates into real-world impact across complex global supply chains.

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ESG Today

APRIL 26, 2025

Billion to Climate Investment Strategies Franklin Templeton Launches Enhanced ESG, Reduced Carbon Footprint S&P 500 and World ETFs Robeco Launches Tool for Investors to Find Biodiversity Leaders and Underperformers

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Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 6, 2023

Sustainable investment solution provider u impact has joined forces with specialized green banking software provider ecolytiq to introduce innovative sustainable investment products to a wider branch of private investors.

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ESG Today

AUGUST 28, 2022

Canada Signs EV and Battery Supply Chain Agreements with Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz. Diginex Launches “Worker Voice” Supply Chain Transparency Platform. ESG Investing. Robeco Opens up Access to Sustainable Investing IP. Sustainable Finance. California to End Sales of Gas-Powered Cars by 2035.

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ESG Today

JUNE 1, 2025

This week in ESG news: Survey finds companies not in favor of process to reduce CSRD sustainability reporting requirements; SAP launches new suite of sustainability data tools; Microsoft buys low carbon building materials to help spur clean solutions markets; EU on track to reach 2030 climate goals; EBA proposes simplifying ESG reporting for banks; (..)

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Corporate Knights

JUNE 5, 2024

Concerned about this concentration, Western countries are actively seeking ways to diversify their supply chains and reduce their dependence on Beijing. Emerging recycling technologies offer a sustainable way to shore up the supplies the world needs and reduce pressure to expand mining. million motors for EVs.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 14, 2021

More than half of senior executives responsible for environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives as well as sustainability issues say their firms will have double-digit increases in spending toward the efforts in 2022 and will prioritize funding related to supply chain sustainability, according to a survey… Read more →

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GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

Investments Leadership Development Program at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, U.S. Many have cited the past year as an inflection point for sustainable investing. I hope to see an increased push for carbon-neutral investments and economic structures that are available to people of all financial and social classes.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

And early work on issues of diversity, human rights, climate, and the environment – both in direct operations and throughout global supply chains – were essential stepping stones for future work. Building on that past, let’s look at some encouraging signs that promise a bright future for the industry’s ESG work.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Asset managers must recognise that degrading ecosystems directly impact markets, supply chains, and long-term returns. ESG-related assets under management are projected to exceed US$50 trillion in 2025, reflecting the growing demand for sustainable investments.

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Global Renewable News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This Sustained Investment Furthers Momentum for National Smart Manufacturing Adoption Across Supply Chains, with Focus on Small and Medium-Sized ManufacturersThe U.S. Department of Energy's (D.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

This week in ESG news: SEC chief says investors want supply chain emissions reporting to manage climate transition risk; survey finds over 80% of companies plan to increase sustainability spend next year; Apple & Nike launch supply chain decarbonization initiative; Porsche to use green steel in cars; KPMG launches decarbonization hub in Canada; (..)

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 14, 2025

Driven by irrefutable and irreversible economic logic that has and will continue to withstand political backsliding and resistance from entrenched incumbents, sustainable revenue and sustainable investment are outpacing average growth rates. Companies with sustainability data for 2019 forward included in the charts had USD $26.7

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ESG Today

AUGUST 11, 2024

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements Microsoft Partners with Pivot Energy to Develop Community Solar Projects to Help Tackle Scope 3 Emissions JERA Nex Enters U.S.

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3BL Media

MAY 20, 2022

A critical review of the environmental and climate assessments of mineral supply chains , Lee examined and compared existing methodologies and examples of reporting from BHP, Freeport McMoRan, and Vale, three mining majors in the copper supply chain. In Responsible or reckless? A nuanced and diverse cohort.

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ESG Today

JUNE 10, 2025

By: Marian Macindoe, Managing Director for Sustainable Investment Strategy at Parnassus Investments Sustainability is at a crossroads. Today’s environment will test corporate sustainability commitments, the direction of responsible investing, and the regulatory momentum behind environmental and social progress.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 1, 2025

They are therefore taking things into their own hands, actively engaging with companies to eliminate modern slavery from supply chains. This means they havent assessed the risks in their supply chains nor taken steps to adequately mitigate those risks, she tells ESG Investor.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 21, 2025

Last year alone, the company invested 1.8 billion in its infrastructure, and there is now additional focus on eliminating supply-chain-related emissions. European Investment Bank The European Investment Bank is the European Unions investment bank and one of the largest financial institutions in the world.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

For years, the relationship between sustainability and profitability in supply chain management was viewed as a zero-sum game. This data marks a critical inflection point, repositioning sustainability from a burdensome requirement to a strategic lever for financial growth, efficiency, and resilience.

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ESG Today

JUNE 23, 2024

This week in ESG news: Microsoft signs largest-ever carbon removal purchase deal; EU Council agrees on rules to fight greenwashing product claims; Bloomberg launches new CSRD sustainability data solution; H&M partners with industrial decarbonization startup to tackle supply chain emissions; Workiva launches carbon data management and reporting (..)

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 13, 2024

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements Google Signs 435 MW Solar PPA to Power U.S. Operations Rio Tinto Acquires Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 Operations Rio Tinto Acquires Arcadium Lithium for $6.7

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The new fund aims to support the development of a hydrogen supply chain in Japan and globally, providing hydrogen-related companies and projects with funding, including through collaboration with public and private institutions.

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3BL Media

JUNE 19, 2024

This is due to the sector's extensive supply chains and the energy-intensive nature of its products' lifecycle, from extraction through to final consumption. This standard provides a step-by-step framework to: Identify emissions hotspots within your supply chain.

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