The first bonds issued under the new framework are senior unsecured notes due 2033 Interest rates are tied to the firm’s commitment to increase leadership diversity and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Proceeds will be used to repay a portion of Jacobs’ outstanding revolver Jacobs announced that it closed an inaugural offering of $500 million […]
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It’s fairly accepted that the use of fossil fuels is damaging our environment. Moving away from those energy sources and transitioning to renewable, sustainable energy sources is humankind’s best chance at slowing or even reversing the damage already caused. This past year also saw an energy crisis unfold in much of Europe. Russia’s invasion of […]
Continue ReadingWith 2022 ranked as one of the warmest years ever recorded, tackling climate change has become an even more pressing matter. This is nothing new for the EU which launched the European Green Deal back in 2019 to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and, in this way, make Europe the first climate-neutral continent. […]
Continue Reading€2.4 billion for clean energy €1.3 billion for business investment and corporate innovation €614 million for urban development and housing €501 million for sustainable transport The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €5.5 billion of new financing to support new green energy, business, transport, health and education across Europe and […]
Continue Reading*** Following the takeover of social media company Twitter by billionaire Elon Musk, it would not be unfair to say the company has been thrown into disarray. The litany of questionable decisions made by Musk since acquiring a $44billion controlling stake in the company on 28th October is long and includes, but is not limited […]
Continue ReadingFunds will target climate change leaders of today and the future, along with companies pursuing net zero strategies Robeco holds an A+ PRI score and was one of the founding signatories to Net Zero Phoenix is the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business, has […]
Continue ReadingStrategic hire will help manufacturers navigate increasing compliance and sustainability requirements Assent Inc., a leader in supply chain sustainability management, has appointed Aaron Korsen as Senior Vice President of Sales, North America. The hire comes at a time of rapid growth for Assent as the company delivered another year of double-digit sales growth in 2022 and recently […]
Continue ReadingLooper Textile Co. is a standalone joint venture owned 50% by H&M Group and 50% by Remondis. Looper intends to collect, sort and sell used and unwanted garments and textiles and thereby extend the highest use of these valuable resources. We are excited to announce the launch of Looper Textile Co. Used and unwanted garments must first be collected and sorted into […]
Continue ReadingFunds will be used to build 400 MW of a portfolio of wind and photovoltaic projects These will be Iberdrola’s first renewable plants in Italy The projects will make a significant contribution to Italy’s security of energy supply, climate action and social cohesion The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have signed a new agreement […]
Continue ReadingDeepa Poduval will guide the company’s sustainability strategy Black & Veatch, a leading global provider of critical infrastructure solutions, has named industry expert and Senior Vice President Deepa Poduval as Sustainability Leader. In this role, she will advance Black & Veatch’s sustainability efforts in alignment with the Ten Principles of the United Nations (UN) Global […]
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