Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

António Guterres calls on world leaders to put forward credible and transparent transition plans to achieve net-zero emissions Supports action against fossil-fuel companies similar to that against tobacco companies Argues for an overhaul of the global financial architecture and a change in the business model of multilateral development banks In a wide-ranging address that touched […]

Philanthropic giving totaled $810 billion in 2021, but just 2% went towards reducing emissions New initiative, Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA), will leverage philanthropic capital to help generate the $3 trillion needed each year from public and private sources to tackle climate change and nature loss GAEA is a ground-breaking initiative supported by more […]

After introducing its Road to Progress vision in 2022, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) launches its Solar Photovoltaic Project with the goal of becoming energy self-sufficient to reduce carbon dioxide emission of its manufacturing plant in Biñan, Laguna. IPC envisions itself to be the vital engine for the Philippine society towards a sustainable automotive chain, thus […]

Huang joins with a brief to find green building solutions for facilities management projects in Singapore. Former Building and Construction Authority of Singapore executive Benjamin Huang has been appointed by Singapore-based engineering firm Fonda Global as head of sustainability and environment. His role involves exploring green building solutions for the firm’s facilities management projects. Huang joins the company after […]

(Seychelles News Agency) – In 2022, Nature Seychelles outplanted 4,000 coral fragments, grown in 4 underwater nurseries in the Cousin Island Special Reserve Marine Protected Area (MPA), according to the environmental NGO. To get to this stage, the team at Nature Seychelles concentrated on building mid-water floating nurseries in 2021, collecting coral fragments, and stocking […]

The measure will support CSS as a viable and effective tool to mitigate the effects of climate change Aid be awarded via competitive tender to be concluded in 2023 Under 20-year contracts, beneficiaries will capture and store a minimum of 400,000 metric tons of CO2 per year starting in 2026 The European Commission has approved, […]

CalPERS has appointed Peter Cashion as managing investment director for Sustainable Investments. Cashion’s role will be to set the vision, strategy, and governance for CalPERS’ sustainability work and be responsible for leading all aspects of the fund’s efforts to develop and implement an economics-based ESG research and data framework to support environmental, social, and governance […]

As the halfway point to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals approaches and the deadline to meet key milestones of a 1.5C world looms, CEOs are taking action to avoid consequences to environment, society and business growth CEOs are facing an enormously challenging global context, with the vast majority (93%) experiencing 10 or more simultaneous challenges to […]

(Seychelles News Agency) – The Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan (SMSP) is expected to be implemented this year, with the final works now being completed, according to a top official. The SMSP Initiative is focused on planning for and management of the sustainable and long-term use and health of the Seychelles’ ocean. The SMSP is for […]

Commitment focuses on green buildings, renewable energy and clean transportation Complementary to PNC’s Community Benefits Plan, which pledges $88 billion in loans, investments and other support for underserved individuals and communities PNC also plans to establish new science-aligned targets for its operational footprint The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. announced the expansion of its environmental […]