Tag: ESG

Chilean FinTech company BTrust, founded in 2023, has successfully raised $1.5m in a seed round led by Invexor. This funding round also saw participation from three other angel investors.

Schroders Greencoat, a specialist in renewables and energy transition infrastructure under Schroders Capital, announced today a substantial commitment of £170m from the Environment Agency Pension Fund (EAPF) into its flagship UK private markets fund. 

In response to the escalating challenges posed by climate change, business leaders globally are intensifying their commitment to sustainable practices. Despite another year marked by climate extremes—including severe heatwaves, droughts, and catastrophic floods that pushed the global average temperature to 1.48 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels—CEOs are steadfast in their efforts to decarbonize and achieve net zero emissions.

ERM, a leading sustainability advisory firm, has unveiled its latest a new product designed to assist companies in navigating the realm of carbon credits as they tackle their greenhouse gas emissions and strive for decarbonisation.

Canadian sustainable fixed income funds have made a robust start to the year, with the Morningstar Canada Sustainable Fund Landscape for Q1 2024 reporting an impressive $193.3m in inflows.

The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which came into effect at the start of the year, brings significant changes to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) related reports. The regulation brings new reporting requirements that can easily become complex if not using the right tools. The question is, what are the hallmarks of a good ESRS tool?

The Sterling One Foundation has partnered with UNIDO Investment Technology and a host of other major industry players to introduce the inaugural edition of...

Stockholm Exergi has penned a landmark contract with Microsoft to cover 3.33m tonnes of permanent carbon removals from bio-energy with carbon capture and storage...

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) represents a significant shift in corporate governance, requiring over 50,000 companies to disclose their sustainability practices transparently. This initiative aims to integrate sustainability into the strategic core of businesses, enhancing transparency across the European Union.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has unveiled a cutting-edge online tool dedicated to monitoring advancements towards the energy objectives outlined at COP28.