Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Île-de-France Mobilités Sets a Green Benchmark: €1 Billion First-Ever EU Green Bond Issued Under New Standard

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In a groundbreaking move, Île-de-France Mobilités has issued the first-ever EU Green Bond under the newly implemented European Green Bond Standard (EuGB), raising €1 billion on Euronext Paris. This marks a significant milestone in sustainable finance, reinforcing the region’s commitment to transforming its transport network into a fully carbon-free system by 2030. A Step Towards […]

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BBVA Surpasses €300 Billion Sustainable Business Goal a Year Ahead of Schedule

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In a landmark achievement, BBVA has surpassed its €300 billion sustainable business target a full year ahead of its 2025 deadline. The bank channeled an impressive €99 billion into sustainable initiatives in 2024, bringing its total sustainable investments from 2018 to 2024 to €304 billion. This early success underscores BBVA’s growing role in the global […]

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Changes in wildflowers of agricultural habitats under intensification can be tracked through herbarium specimens |

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Paul Kühn, University of Jena, discusses his article: Nitrogen content of herbarium specimens from arable fields and mesic meadows reflect the intensifying agricultural management during the 20th century Biodiversity in agricultural areas Agricultural habitats such as arable fields and meadows are shaped by human activity. Agricultural productivity is rising, but at the same time, many […]

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Repsol to Transform Tarragona Into Hub for Renewable Methanol with €800 Million Investment

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Repsol is set to invest more than €800 million into a groundbreaking project in Tarragona, Catalonia, where the company will develop Europe’s first facility dedicated to converting urban waste into renewable methanol. This ambitious initiative marks a significant step in the decarbonization of the transport sector and the promotion of a circular economy. The Tarragona […]

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Britain Sets Ambitious 81% Emissions Reduction Target for 2035 in UNFCCC Submission

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Britain has formalized its commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 in a submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The submission, announced by Climate Minister Ed Miliband, reaffirms the target previously pledged by Prime Minister Keir Starmer at COP29, but it stops short of outlining specific policies […]

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Green Bond Market Set to Reach $1 Trillion in 2025, Moody’s Forecasts

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Despite shifting global political landscapes and growing skepticism around green finance, Moody’s Investors Service projects that the sustainable bond market will maintain steady growth in 2025, with green bonds alone expected to surpass $620 billion. This marks the fifth consecutive year of sustained green bond issuance at or above $1 trillion globally, signaling the resilience […]

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APG Backs Sustainable Direct Lending Platform with €800 Million Investment

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APG, the Dutch pension services provider managing €577 billion in assets, has committed to a sustainable direct lending platform managed by Colesco Capital. This investment, part of the platform’s first funding close, totals over €800 million, with Rabobank also contributing as a cornerstone investor. APG manages pension assets for several large Dutch funds, including ABP, […]

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From Ancient Elegance to Modern Dilemmas: Exploring Corporate Responsibility in the Leather Industry

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*** This article authored by Tereza Lomickova examines the historical evolution and contemporary challenges of the global leather sector. Tracing leather’s origins from prehistoric protection to its role as a status symbol in ancient civilizations, the article highlights significant advancements in tanning and craftsmanship through various eras, including the Industrial Revolution’s impact on mass production. […]

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EIB and AllianzGI Partner to Mobilise €7.5 Billion for Climate Projects in Emerging Markets

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) have teamed up to create the Emerging Markets Climate Action Fund (EMCAF), a private equity fund aimed at mobilising €7.5 billion for climate-focused projects in developing and emerging economies. Launched in 2021, EMCAF is designed to support renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other climate initiatives […]

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A2A Issues First Green Bond Under European Standard, Raising €500 Million

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Italian utility company A2A has successfully issued the first-ever green bond in compliance with the European Green Bond Standard (EuGBS), a framework introduced in December 2023. The €500 million bond, with a 10-year maturity, is aligned with the European Union’s Taxonomy, which defines sustainable economic activities. This issuance marks a significant milestone for both A2A […]

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