DOL Green Lights ESG Investments for Pension Funds in New Proposal, Reversing Trump-Era Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced today a new set of proposals aimed at […]
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EU Launches the Largest-Ever Green Bond Issue, Deal Draws Record Demand
The sustainable finance market passed another record today, with the European Commission launching the largest […]
Global Financial Industry Urges Policy Action From World Leaders to Mobilize Trillions in Climate Investments
In the runup to the COP26 Climate Summit, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero […]
Canada, Germany and France Join International Pledge to Slash Methane Emissions
Over 20 new countries, including some of the top greenhouse gas (GHG) producers, announced this […]
UK Businesses Call for Mandatory Disclosure of Climate Transition Plans
A group of major UK companies, representing more than £4.5 trillion GBP in assets announced […]
Moody’s Launches Climate Risk Scores for Global Cities, States, Urban Areas
Moody’s ESG Solutions Group announced today that it has launched sub-sovereign climate risk scores, extending […]
Global Business Leaders Urge G20 to Strengthen National Climate Goals in New Campaign
A group of more than 600 businesses, including some of the world’s largest companies, announced […]
New South Wales Targets Private Sector Investment with Pledge to Cut Emissions by Half by 2030
New South Wales (NSW), Australia’s most-populous state, announced a new commitment to slash its emissions […]
UK Completes Largest Ever Inaugural Sovereign Green Bond Offering
The UK government announced this week the completion of its first “Green Gilt” offering, raising […]
China Pledges to Stop Building Coal Plants Abroad, as Domestic Coal Capacity Accelerates
In a speech to the UN General Assembly, China’s President Xi Jinping announced a new […]
