Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

“PRI and SSE Initiatives: Shaping Global Investment with $120 Trillion in Assets”

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Global Surge in Sustainable Finance: PRI and SSE Initiatives Paving the Way for Responsible Investment The global finance sector is undergoing a monumental shift towards sustainability, with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative leading the charge. These initiatives have catalyzed an investment movement that prioritizes environmental, social, and […]

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EcoVadis or GRI – Which is the Best ESG Framework?

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Discover the key differences between EcoVadis™ and the GRI framework: Explore their methodologies, benefits, and how they complement corporate sustainability goals. Section 1: Foundations of EcoVadis and the GRI Framework The landscape of sustainability reporting is increasingly populated with tools and frameworks designed to measure and disclose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Among these, […]

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How Insularity Shapes Plant-Herbivore-Predator Interactions

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Carla Vázquez-González, University of California, Irvine & Misión Biológica de Galicia (CSIC), discusses her article: Testing the contribution of vertebrate predators and leaf traits to mainland-island differences in insect herbivory on oaks Insularity research on plant-herbivore interactions Islands have long fascinated evolutionary ecologists, beginning with the early observational studies of naturalists like Charles Darwin and […]

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Echion Secures £10 Million Investment from Barclays to Scale Revolutionary Battery Technology

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Echion Technologies has secured a £10 million investment from Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and existing investor BGF to accelerate the production of its innovative niobium-based XNO® anode material for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. This funding marks a significant step in the company’s mission to revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) and industrial battery sectors. Advancing Fast-Charging and […]

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CaixaBank Pledges €100 Billion to Sustainable Finance by 2027 in Ambitious New Plan

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CaixaBank has unveiled its new sustainability strategy, committing to invest €100 billion in sustainable finance by 2027. This move is part of the bank’s 2025-2027 Sustainability Plan, which outlines a 56% increase in its sustainable financing activities, with a clear focus on driving environmental, social, and economic transformation across Europe. A Step Toward Carbon Neutrality […]

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Israel’s first sea wave energy power plant to launch in Jaffa Port

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Israel’s first sea wave energy power plant will launch in Jaffa Port next Thursday to help the country address climate change and transition to renewable energy. The project was jointly developed by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, the municipal development company ‘Atarim,’ Eco Wave Power, and EDF Renewables Israel. This will be a pilot station for […]

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Deep Geological Repository Method: Canada’s Approach to Safely Managing Nuclear Waste

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Canada is taking a significant step toward addressing the long-term management of nuclear waste through the development of a deep geological repository (DGR). This initiative aims to safely store and isolate nuclear waste deep underground, a solution designed to protect both human health and the environment for thousands of years. With nuclear energy playing a […]

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How to Secure an EcoVadis Certification

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Explore the comprehensive guide to securing EcoVadis Certification: Learn the steps, documentation requirements, and best practices to demonstrate robust ESG performance. Section 1: Understanding the EcoVadis Scoring System EcoVadis has established itself as a critical platform for assessing and improving sustainability practices across global supply chains. For companies seeking EcoVadis certification, understanding its scoring system […]

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OPEC Fund Champions Land Restoration and Climate Resilience at COP16

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As the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) prepares to convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2-13, 2024, the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) is positioning itself as a key player in global efforts to address land degradation and enhance climate resilience. With […]

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🏆Eminent Ecologist 2024: Fernando T. Maestre (part III: biocrust ecology)

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The Journal of Ecology Editors are delighted to announce that Fernando Maestre is our Eminent Ecologist award winner for 2024! In recognition of his work, we asked Fernando to put together a virtual issue of some of his favourite contributions to the journal. Fernando has also written this blog series, and was interviewed by Richard Bardgett about about how he started his career in ecology, […]

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