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Soil carbon measurement technology company Yard Stick PBC today announced it has raised $12 million at the close of its Series A funding round, with proceeds used to accelerate the company’s mission to enhance the accountability and effectiveness of soil carbon sequestration projects. Founded in 2021, California-based Yard Stick’s soil carbon measurement hardware and software […]
Leading sustainability technology platform, Clarity AI, uses AWS’s generative AI, machine learning, and analytics capabilities to measure sustainability and social impact of companies and funds At AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, announced that Clarity AI, a leading technology company that delivers environmental and social insights to ensure that companies and […]
The European Commission announced the launch its first pilot auction under the European Hydrogen Bank, aimed at helping develop the market for renewable hydrogen, a key element of the plan to decarbonize heavy industry and transport. Hydrogen is viewed as one of the key building blocks of the transition to a cleaner energy future, particularly […]
Europe is often perceived as ahead of the US when it comes to climate action. While political polarization over environmental issues grabs the headlines, the US has been on a winning streak regarding climate policy. It started with last year’s unprecedented Inflation Reduction Act and continued this week with the approval of two major climate bills […]
Sustainability data and technology company ESG Book announced today the launch of Risk Score, a new tool aimed at enabling investors and corporates to assesses company exposure to critical ESG topics, based on the UN Global Compact (UNGC). The UNGC is a consortium of companies and organizations across the globe committed to aligning their strategies […]
Three-quarters of investors say sustainability is important to their investment decisions, while more than half (57%) back greater clarity and consistency in sustainability reporting 61% say faster adoption of AI is “very” or “extremely” important Macroeconomic and inflationary concerns fall from 2022 highs, as concern about climate change rises from 22% to 32%, putting climate […]
Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova announced the appointment of Stéphane Detobel and Francis Verpoucke, each as Executive VP Institutional Business North America at Mirova US, with responsibility for promoting the firm’s sustainable strategies to institutional investors in North America. Mirova founded Mirova US in 2017, and the unit currently employs 26 people, and manages $9.4 billion, […]
Europe’s young adults face a daunting future, have a firm understanding of the world they want to live in, but fear strong forces are working against them. Their challenge is to step up and become the movers of tomorrow. Society’s responsibility is to support them, a new Allianz Foundation study reveals. Every generation has doubts […]
International asset manager Robeco announced today the launch of its new Fashion Engagement Equities Strategy, aimed at enabling investors to meet the dual objectives of earning attractive investment returns while promoting sustainability-focused change in the fashion industry. According to Robeco, the launch of the new strategy comes as the $2.5 trillion fashion industry is poised […]
The demand for sustainability and ESG commitments from companies is increasing and shows no signs of abating. ESG reporting poses challenges for companies globally Every country and region releases and mandates disclosures, but with no unified approach to ESG and sustainability reporting, companies – especially those operating globally – must navigate varied requirements from local […]