Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Semiconductor memory industry’s first issuance of ESG target-linked bond Investor orders boost initial plan to raise $500 million “Successful issuance underlines expectations for a turnaround in semiconductor industry and investors’ trust in SK Hynix’s ESG management.” SK Hynix Inc. announced that it successfully issued a Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) with a total amount of USD 1 […]

Agreement with WattTime will allow Toyota and Lexus customers to identify ideal times to charge electrified vehicles to help reduce impact of CO2 emissions Toyota and Lexus battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) customers can identify key charging times with less health and environmental impact using WattTime’s technology ECO Charging feature integrated […]

Three-year commitment includes $600 million in ordinary capital resources from IsDB The UN and Pakistan co-organized the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan to mobilize international aid to help Pakistan rebuild better after the recent catastrophic floods “Climate change is not only an environmental concern but also a growing threat to sustainable development and poverty […]

Maria Outters has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as Chief Impact Officer (CIO), an integral role that will drive the initiative’s strategic engagement worldwide, strengthen governance and accelerate the exponential growth of corporate climate action through science-based targets. With more than 20 years experience leading corporate strategy and sustainability, Maria brings extensive expertise […]

Moody’s Corporation appointed Francisco Martinez-Garcia as Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. Mr. Martinez-Garcia will focus on positioning Moody’s as an inclusive workplace that attracts, grows, and retains diverse talent. “Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our business model, and we strive for a workplace where all employees can thrive as their authentic selves,” […]

Morningstar Sustainalytics, a globally recognised provider of ESG research, ratings, and data, has appointed Yayoi Asazuma as Director, Client Relations based in Singapore, effective January 1st, 2023. She is responsible for meeting the needs of our institutional investor clients across Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries in Southeast Asia. She will work closely with asset owners, […]

Sustainability management software market insights Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Sustainability Management Software Market 2023-2027 Vendors: 15+, including Benchmark Digital Partners LLC, Dakota Software Corp., Diligent Corp., ENGIE SA, Figbytes Inc., Fortive Corp., International Business Machines Corp., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., PDS Group, Quentic GmbH, SAP SE, Schneider Electric SE, Sphera Solutions […]

Each recipient was awarded $20,000 to support their work in finding solutions to help reverse climate change. Tom’s of Maine has selected five winning members of its 2022 Incubator.  They are Aliyah Collins; Wawa Gatheru; Alexia Leclercq; Bodhi Patil; and Sanjana Paul. Each recipient has been awarded $20,000 in funding to help support their work, in […]

There are hundreds of rivers on Earth’s surface, moving freshwater from hills and mountains down to larger rivers, lakes, and oceans. Thanks to the planet’s natural slopes and ridges, falling rain that isn’t absorbed by soil or evaporated also ends up in nearby rivers. This area—where all flowing surface water converges—is called a river basin, […]

December 2022 U.S. Sales F-Series sales for the year totaled 653,957 trucks, making it America’s best-selling truck for 46 straight years and best-selling vehicle for 41 years straight – it outsold its second place competitor Silverado by more than 140,000 trucks for the year. Ford F-Series sales closed the year with its best monthly sales […]