Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Microsoft has taken a groundbreaking step in sustainable construction with the launch of its first wood-based data centers in Northern Virginia. By opting for cross-laminated timber (CLT) instead of traditional materials like steel and concrete, the tech giant is significantly reducing its carbon footprint. This innovative shift is expected to lower embodied carbon emissions by […]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a landmark loan of $500 million to help the Philippines accelerate its climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. This initiative, part of the Philippines’ Climate Change Action Program (CCAP) Subprogram 2, will support the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement by enhancing climate resilience and promoting sustainable, low-carbon […]

The United Kingdom is poised to launch a public consultation on its zero-emission vehicle mandate, as the government seeks to engage industry stakeholders and refine its approach to meeting the 2030 phase-out deadline for new petrol and diesel car sales. Confirmed by a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday, the consultation will explore […]

ExxonMobil is accelerating its commitment to sustainability by investing over $200 million in the expansion of its advanced recycling operations at two of its key Texas facilities—Baytown and Beaumont. This expansion will enable ExxonMobil to significantly scale up its efforts to tackle the global plastic waste challenge, pushing its recycling capacity to 500 million pounds […]

In a strategic move that further consolidates its leadership in infrastructure credit, Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) has reached an agreement to acquire interests in a $1 billion portfolio of infrastructure loans from Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). This acquisition is poised to significantly enhance Blackstone’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure investments, particularly in sectors […]