Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced the creation of a new Climate Investment Clearing House aimed at accelerating Ireland’s transition to a decarbonised energy system. This initiative comes in response to a recent report by the National Economic and Social Council (NESC), which underscores the urgency of strategic action to enhance economic resilience and energy reliability. […]

Microsoft has achieved a significant environmental milestone by reaching a 90.9% reuse and recycling rate for its servers and components in 2024, surpassing its 2025 zero-waste target a year ahead of schedule. This accomplishment is a testament to the company’s commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. Key Achievements: Looking Ahead: Microsoft’s progress in hardware […]

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 […]