Year: 2024

Sustainability reporting practitioners that use the GRI Standards can now take advantage of a new learning course that provides the know-how to better integrate the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) into already existing reporting practices and processes.  Available on the GRI Academy – the world’s leading education portal on sustainability reporting – ‘Unlock the ESRS for GRI reporters’ presents […]

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Element Zero, a green materials platform company, announced today that it has raised $10 million in seed funding, with proceeds to be used to scale up its platform aimed at decarbonizing iron and other critical metals production. Founded in 2022, Element Zero offers a cost effective and efficient platform for the conversion of iron ore […]

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FigBytes, creators of the leading Sustainability Platform for impact-focused organizations, has announced that it has been recognized in Forrester’s Sustainability Management Software Landscape, Q1 2024 report. FigBytes is part of AMCS, a leading global supplier of integrated cloud-based software and vehicle technology for the environmental, utilities, resource and recycling industries. This new report from Forrester […]

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This week in ESG news: BCG announces carbon removal & consulting agreement; Microsoft signs massive 12 GW solar deal; BlackRock acquires infrastructure giant GIP; BNP Paribas AM launches new global sustainability strategy; Volvo Cars hires new global head of sustainability; Apex launches new ESG advisory & reporting business; Blackstone’s Sphera acquires sustainable supply chain software […]

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Holtara combines advisory and platform services to deliver world-class ESG solutions across the investment lifecycle  Holtara is backed by the strength of the global Apex Group with $3trn in assets serviced and circa 13,000 people globally The Holtara business already services over 400 GP’s and LP’s and has assessed over 3,000 companies globally. The team […]

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Home appliance manufacturer Whirlpool announced today that it has entered into agreements with One Energy to add onsite wind and solar power at two of its Ohio-based washing machine and dishwasher plants, enabling the creation of more than 40 MW of renewable energy, and marking one of the largest behind-the-meter renewable energy projects in the […]

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Key Impact Points: Schneider Electric’s Decarbonization Report: Schneider Electric, in partnership with the Clean Energy Business Council, has launched a report on the decarbonization of the Middle East by 2060. Report Unveiling at COP28: Titled “Climate Horizon: Opportunities for a greener world in the Middle East,” the report was unveiled at COP28 by Peter Herweck, […]

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International asset manager Robeco announced the introduction of ocean sustainability and phasing out hazardous chemicals as two new focus themes that it will be discussing with companies in its 2024 engagements, in addition to stepping up pressure on high carbon companies to align with climate goals, and engaging with fashion companies to address key sustainability […]

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Hydrogen and fuel cell solutions company Plug Power announced it has completed the installation and commissioning of an electrolyzer system at an Amazon fulfillment center in Aurora, Colorado, enabling the company to produce low-carbon hydrogen to power equipment at the facility. Hydrogen is viewed as one of the key building blocks of the transition to […]

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Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) announced the acquisition of Greece-based renewable energy company Enel Green Power Hellas from Enel Group for a total equity consideration of approximately €250 million. Launched by Enel Group in 2008, Enel Green Power Hellas develops and operates renewable energy projects in Greece, with a portfolio in of 482 MW of onshore […]

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