Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Apple has achieved a 60% reduction in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2015 and is advancing rapidly toward its Apple 2030 goal — to become carbon neutral across its entire business, including supply chain and product lifecycle. In its 2024 Environmental Progress Report, the company outlined significant strides across energy use, supply chain practices, […]

April 2025 – Illinois, USA Global investment firm Apollo has announced a $400 million joint venture with Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) to accelerate the deployment of commercial solar projects across Illinois, building on an earlier $175 million investment made in 2022. The move cements Apollo’s position in the clean energy sector and reinforces its broader […]

April 2025 – Flintshire, Wales Heidelberg Materials has secured planning approval to develop a landmark carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at its Padeswood cement plant in North Wales—a pivotal step in decarbonising the UK’s heavy industry. Backed by a £522 million investment, the project aims to begin operation in 2029, capturing up to 800,000 […]

April 2025 | Source: LEGO Group, Press Release with Excerpts from esg.com LEGO has unveiled its most environmentally advanced manufacturing facility to date, a $1 billion investment in Binh Duong, Vietnam, designed to operate on 100% renewable energy by 2026. The new factory is a cornerstone in LEGO’s Asia-Pacific expansion strategy and sets a global […]

J.P. Morgan has solidified its leadership in sustainable finance by spearheading Saudi Arabia’s historic €1.5 billion green bond issuance — the first-ever euro-denominated green bond from a sovereign in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The landmark deal underscores the firm’s deep-rooted advisory role and execution strength in global ESG capital markets. The […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the Green Impact Exchange (GIX), marking the establishment of the nation’s first national stock exchange dedicated exclusively to sustainability. Scheduled for launch in early 2026, GIX aims to serve as a platform for companies committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. GIX’s founders, including CEO […]

Salesforce is leveraging its Agentforce platform to assist nonprofits in addressing climate and biodiversity crises. Through the “Agents for Impact” accelerator, Salesforce provides these organizations with AI tools, funding, and expertise to enhance operational efficiency and environmental impact. Nonprofits like Good360 are utilizing Agentforce to optimize disaster response efforts. By automating tasks such as donation […]

Google has signed its first corporate geothermal power purchase agreement (CPPA) in Asia, partnering with Baseload Capital to add 10 megawatts (MW) of carbon-free energy to Taiwan’s grid by 2029. This agreement marks a significant milestone as the first corporate geothermal deal in Taiwan and aims to double the country’s current commercial geothermal capacity. The […]