ESG News Overview
ESG News offers comprehensive coverage of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, along with insights into events, trends, and policies that are shaping sustainable business practices today. This platform focuses on a variety of important areas, including ESG business, reporting, standards, sustainability, environmental technology, infrastructure, government initiatives, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as sustainable finance and investing.
Recent Highlights in ESG
- Ecologi Acquires Net Zero Now: This acquisition aims to enhance sector-specific carbon measurement capabilities, ensuring more precise tracking of carbon footprints in various industries. (February 12, 2025)
- Datamaran Survey: A recent survey found that 71% of companies are strengthening board oversight in response to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). (February 12, 2025)
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Salesforce and AI Energy Score: Salesforce, in partnership with other organizations, has unveiled an AI Energy Score designed to benchmark the energy efficiency of AI models. (February 10, 2025)
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Achilles Launches Supply Chain Tool: Achilles introduced a real-time sustainability tracking and reporting tool for supply chains, allowing companies to monitor their sustainability performance effectively. (February 10, 2025)
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SBTi Updates Decarbonization Plans: The Science Based Targets initiative has revised its plans for the oil, gas, chemicals, and power sectors to enhance decarbonization efforts. (December 24, 2024)
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Verra Joins Singapore Sustainable Finance Association: This collaboration aims to amplify climate action initiatives across Asia. (December 10, 2024)
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CDP and Landscape Experts: An alliance between CDP and 20 landscape experts has set new standards for sustainability beyond supply chains. (November 19, 2024)
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ISO Launches ESG Principles: A new global set of ESG implementation principles was introduced at COP29 to guide organizations in establishing effective sustainability practices. (November 15, 2024)
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Qatar’s Green Bond Fund: Qatar has committed $2.5 billion to a green bond fund focused on renewable energy and low-carbon real estate projects. (January 28, 2025)
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Sustainability Headlines: Recent headlines highlight various significant shifts in sustainability practices, such as Maersk’s commitment to using alternative fuels for its fleet by 2030 and the increasing demand for ESG investment metrics across industries. (December 7, 2024)
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PwC Report: A report indicates that 80% of companies plan to implement new technology to meet CSRD requirements, demonstrating a proactive approach towards sustainability compliance. (December 6, 2024)
This overview reflects the latest developments and trends in the ESG landscape, showcasing ongoing efforts and strategies aimed at promoting sustainability and responsible governance across various sectors.
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