What does COVID-19 mean for the climate change battle?
Two new research reports explore the impact the pandemic is having on efforts to tackle climate change.
Social Responsibility
The fundamental question for your CEO: What is your transition plan to reach net zero?
Two sessions at the ACT’s virtual International Treasury Week showed that climate change is the no. 1 problem not the COVID-19 pandemic
Deutsche Bank outlines ambitious sustainability targets as green tech market surges
The bank has committed to at least €200bn of sustainable financing and investments by 2025.
Citi releases first ESG report
Global loan market associations have also issued new sustainability guidance documents.
COVID-19 cyber and ESG implications for corporates
The employee factor looms large for companies in the fallout from the pandemic crisis.
Sustainability is crucial for innovation leaders
Lux Research says resource, emissions, and waste reductions are key strategies for success, as ING and Refinitiv enhance ESG efforts.
ESG commitments pushing ahead in spite of COVID-19
The EU Green Deal seems to still be on track, while Mizuho has announced strict new ESG policies.
ABN AMRO targets €2.5bn green bond holdings
The bank aims to hit this target in its liquidity portfolio by 2022.
A.P. Moller - Maersk links US$5bn revolving credit facility to CO2 performance
The credit margin under the facility will be adjusted based on its progress in reducing CO2 emissions per cargo moved by 60% by 2030.
What’s holding back circular economy growth?
Two new reports from ING explore the progress of this economic model.
Lloyds Bank rolling out corporate tools as part of carbon cutting pledge
The banking group pledges to cut carbon by more than 50% in the next decade to help finance a green future.
Davos 2020: Deutsche Bank report highlights sustainable growth
The bank asks if humans will sacrifice economic growth to halt environmental damage.
Goldman Sachs fossil finance policy shines spotlight on other US banks
The bank has ruled out thermal coal and Arctic oil projects, commits to exit coal mining.
EBA pushes for early action on sustainable finance
The EBA’s workplan on sustainable finance will focus first on key metrics and disclosure to support banks’ green strategies.
US companies and labour unions unite for climate action
ING says the alliance underlines the importance of a stable transition to a low-carbon economy.
ING survey outlines consumer thoughts on corporate environmental practices
Almost three-quarters of those polled would accept lower growth if it protects the environment.
Levi Strauss announces global water action strategy for its supply chain
The strategy includes water targets for global suppliers and aims to significantly reduce overall water use.
ING provides world’s first sustainability improvement derivative to SBM Offshore
The bank says it is encouraging corporate ESG goals by providing financial incentives.
Europe move on deforestation may impact on supply chains
The European Commission has signalled action to protect and restore the world’s forests, which are home to 80% of biodiversity on land
Climate breakdown opportunities are bigger than risks!!
CDP survey shows 215 biggest global companies report almost US$1 trillion at risk from climate impacts while opportunities = US$2.1 trn
Co-op’s £300m bond will support Fairtrade producers
The UK mutually-owned society has pioneered a sustainability bond in a first for the retail sector.
Starbucks brews up blockchain solutions
The coffee chain is working with Microsoft to give consumers more information on each stage of its supply chain.
Standard Bank works with ICC on best practice for trade finance
The African bank says an “important milestone” in developing a sustainable trade finance framework has been reached.
Singapore’s OCBC Bank to support green belt-and-road projects
The agreement aims to boost trade and investment opportunities between Singapore and China.