14-يونيو-2021
Europe carbon prices expected to rise to 2030
Carbon prices in the European Union's emissions trading system are expected to rise significantly in the next decade due to tougher climate goals, market participants said in an industry survey.
14-يونيو-2021
DS Smith commits to net zero by 2050
Packaging company giant DS Smith has vowed to reduce its CO2 emissions by 40% per tonne by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.
14-يونيو-2021
G7 to agree tough measures on burning coal
World leaders meeting in Cornwall are to adopt strict measures on coal-fired power stations as part of the battle against climate change.
14-يونيو-2021
Chinese Central Bank to drive domestic lenders green
The governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) will implement climate change disclosure requirements in collaboration with international financial bodies, as part of broader efforts to drive the green transformation of lenders.
14-يونيو-2021
Chindata, BRF, others join Business Ambition for 1.5°C
The number of companies committed to the initiative has surpassed 600, with new joiners including software company Chindata Group (China), food and beverage company BRF (Brazil), energy company Snam (Italy), railway infrastructure manager Network Rail (UK), packaging company DS Smith (UK) and textile company Elevate Textiles (US).
14-يونيو-2021
UK IPA launches Media Climate Charter, Carbon Calculator
The U.K.'s Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) launched a Media Climate Charter that provides media agencies with climate action and disclosure tools.
14-يونيو-2021
Europe’s industry polluters make €50b in carbon market windfall profits
New analysis shows that the energy-intensive industry across Europe has profited up to €50 billion from 2008 to 2019 as a result of the free allocation of pollution permits under the EU ETS.
14-يونيو-2021
Assets managers call for climate policy ahead of COP
57 investors managing more than $41t in assets have released a new joint statement to world governments urging a race-to-the-top on climate policy.
07-يونيو-2021
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures launches
The much-anticipated Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has launched, aiming to help businesses assess nature-related risks and opportunities, such as legal liabilities and systemic loss of soil fertility.
07-يونيو-2021
BMW China car factories to reach carbon neutrality this year
German luxury automaker BMW its factories in China plan to reach carbon emissions neutrality by the end of this year, while its total carbon emissions in its Chinese production chain will fall 80% by 2030.
07-يونيو-2021
Sustainability bonds surge, could hit $650b in 2021
In the first quarter of 2021, sustainability bonds reached a new high of $287 billion, according to data provider Refinitiv, and could hit more than $650 billion by the end of the year, a 32% increase over 2020.
07-يونيو-2021
US, partners initiate marine areas protection program
The U.S., the U.K., Chile, Costa Rica and France launched the International Partnership on Marine Protected Areas, Biodiversity and Climate Change, which will give leaders information on these areas as a climate and biodiversity tool, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced.
07-يونيو-2021
Ørsted to invest $57b in green energy by 2027
Danish energy company Ørsted has announced plans to increase its investment in renewables to DKK350bn ($57b) by 2027, which would accelerate its average yearly investments by around 50%.
07-يونيو-2021
Kingfisher signs £550 sustainability-linked loan
Screwfix and B&Q's parent firm Kingfisher has signed a £550m ($778m) revolving credit facility linked specific ESG objectives.
07-يونيو-2021
G7 backs making climate risk disclosure mandatory
The Group of Seven (G7) wealthy countries backed moves to force banks and companies to disclose their exposure to climate-related risks. G7 finance ministers also called for more coordination to measure what impact companies are having on the climate and environment, warning of the risk of fragmentation as local jurisdictions adopt different approaches.
07-يونيو-2021
Pension scheme CEOs debate goals and pitfalls of net zero
Four chief execs from Aviva, Scottish Widows, BT Pension Scheme and Brunel Pension Partnership held These participated in a panel discussion moderated by former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney on behalf of Make My Money Matter.
07-يونيو-2021
Biden's budget proposes $36b for tackling climate change
US president Joe Biden released last week his proposed budget for fiscal year 2022, calling for over USD 36b (€29.5b) to be committed to fighting climate change, an increase of over $14b compared to 2021.
07-يونيو-2021
Activist firm Engine No. 1 claims third Exxon board seat
A third Exxon board seat has been claimed by Engine No. 1, the activist firm that’s been targeting the oil giant over its dependence on fossil fuels.
07-يونيو-2021
EU, Bill Gates make joint push for $1b clean tech spur
The European Commission has announced a partnership with Bill Gates’ sustainable energy funding vehicle with the goal of unlocking new investments for clean tech and sustainable energy projects totaling up to $1 billion (€820 million) over five years (2022-2026).
07-يونيو-2021
Investment Association calls on G7 to standardize climate disclosure
The UK Investment Association, which represents $12t in the investment management industry, called on the G7 countries to do more to tackle climate change by committing to improve companies’ reporting on the climate-related risks they face.