ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: Nestlé achieves 100% renewable electricity in Australia, J&J in U.S., Canada & Europe; Free central ESG data source launched by investors, financials services providers; Goldman Sachs raises expectations for board diversity at portfolio companies; British Airways signs sustainable aviation fuel purchase deal; EU delays SFDR sustainable investment reporting requirements; Sustainalytics on building a sustainable supply chain; ISS ESG launches shareholder engagement tools; Amazon solidifies lead as largest corporate buyer of renewable energy; Societe Generale’s inaugural social bond targeting education, healthcare, affordable housing; SoftBank & BlackRock invest in sustainability data & analytics platform; and more.
See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today:
Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements
Nestlé Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity in Australia
PwC, PepsiCo & Zurich Insurance Among Companies Announcing Commitments to Disability Inclusion
British Airways Signs Deal for Sustainable Aviation Fuel with 80% Reduced Carbon Footprint
Exxon Accelerates Emissions Reduction Goals but Still Does Not Set Net Zero Target
Reporting and Disclosure
ESG Services and Tools
Investors, Financials Join New Coalition to Launch Free Central ESG Data Source
SoftBank, BlackRock Invest in Sustainability Data and Analytics Platform Clarity AI
HKEX to Provide ESG Metrics for Listed Companies, Publishes Net Zero Guide for Business
ISS ESG Launches Service Enabling Joint Shareholder Engagement with Companies on Key ESG Themes
Guest Post: Sustainalytics on Why a Sustainable Supply Chain Matters for Companies
Government & Regulators
ESG Investing
Goldman Sachs Raises Diversity Expectations for Corporate Boards
Sustainable Finance
Societe Generale Issues Inaugural €1 Billion Social Bond
Energy Transition
Amazon Announces Series of Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects to Power Global Operations
J&J to Reach 100% Renewable Electricity in U.S., Canada & Europe with New Agreements
Nissan Puts Electrification at Core of Strategy with $18 Billion Investment Plan
ENGIE, BASF Enter Large-Scale 25-Year Deal for Renewable Energy
BP Plans Major Green Hydrogen Project in UK’s Teesside to Help Decarbonize Transport Sectors
Exec Appointments
Lazard AM Hires Koen Popleu, Monika Kumar from Candriam as PMs for Sustainable Investing Team
KKR Launches Council of Sustainability Experts to Advance Firm’s ESG Strategy
