ESG
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Sustainability regains importance for CEOs, linking it to business value. A Bain & Company survey reveals increased focus on sustainability among corporate leaders, with businesses prioritising sustainable practices due to consumer and B2B buyer demand, despite less frequent discourse on the topic….
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates proxy advisory firms. The investigation targets Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) for allegedly misleading investors on DEI and sustainability policies. This follows a court ruling blocking a Texas law concerning ESG advice….
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Singapore to purchase over 2 million tonnes of carbon credits. The credits, sourced from projects in Ghana, Peru, and Paraguay, support the nation’s 2050 net zero target. The initiative aligns with the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 on carbon markets….
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Google partners with Vaulted Deep to combat atmospheric carbon. Google collaborates with Vaulted Deep to remove carbon and establish a methodology for measuring methane emissions reductions, aiming to enhance environmental sustainability and tackle climate change challenges….
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Sympower secures €19 million to expand energy flexibility services. The investment from PGGM will accelerate Sympower’s growth across Europe, enhancing battery storage solutions and supporting mergers and acquisitions to bolster the continent’s clean energy transition….
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Presenteeism is costing UK businesses far more than absenteeism. A growing body of research shows that while sickness absence is tightly monitored and managed, the hidden cost of employees working while unwell is vastly greater. Experts warn that companies may be measuring the wrong thing.
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US court declines to rule on SEC climate disclosure rules. The U.S. Court of Appeals has refused the SEC’s request to rule on its climate disclosure regulations, requiring the agency to either reconsider the rules through standard procedures or defend them in court….
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S&P Global Sustainable1 and Novata enhance collaboration for data solutions. The partnership aims to integrate Novata’s data management and carbon tools with S&P Global’s expertise to help companies manage climate risks, identify opportunities, and ensure regulatory compliance….
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Giant Ventures appoints Zenetta Burger as Partner in the U.S. Giant Ventures, a London-based venture capital firm focused on sustainability technology, has named Zenetta Burger as Partner to lead its U.S. operations. This appointment precedes the firm’s upcoming fund launches….
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Soluna Holdings secures $100 million credit facility for expansion. The funding from Generate Capital will support Soluna’s clean data centre projects, enabling the transformation of underutilised renewable energy into computing power. The initial draw will refinance existing projects….