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Nov 4, 2024 · Saudi Arabia Secures $9.8B in Private Investments for Sustainable Agriculture Projects. ESG News October 24, 2024. Key Impact Points: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has secured SAR 37 billion ($9.8 billion) in private investments to advance the kingdom’s agriculture and food sectors.
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6 days ago · China Passes First-Ever Energy Law To Promote Carbon Neutrality. ESG News • November 8, 2024. China has taken a landmark step in its climate strategy by passing its first-ever energy law, which will come into effect on January 1, 2025. Adopted during a session of...
Bureau Veritas Acquires Aligned Incentives, Expanding AI-Powered ...
Oct 24, 2024 · Bureau Veritas has announced the acquisition of Aligned Incentives, an innovative leader in AI-powered sustainability planning solutions. This acquisition significantly enhances Bureau Veritas’ capabilities in Scope 3 emissions analysis and life cycle assessment (LCA), supporting its clients with granular sustainability data to monitor and ...
Sustainable Funds Reach Record $3.5 Trillion AUM in 2024: …
Oct 18, 2024 · Over the past five years, sustainable funds have outperformed traditional peers by 4.7%. Sustainable funds have surged to $3.5 trillion in AUM, even as inflows slow. The $20 billion in inflows recorded in the first half of 2024 marks a slower pace compared to previous periods, but sustainable funds still outperformed traditional peers by 0.6 ...
CEOs Face Record ESG and Anti-ESG Shareholder Proposals in
Jul 29, 2024 · In 2024, shareholder proposals on ESG and anti-ESG issues soared to record numbers, reaching 998 among Russell 3000 companies, surpassing 2023’s total of 947. Despite the increase, support remains inconsistent, reflecting the complex landscape CEOs and boards must navigate. Governance consulting firm Georgeson’s Early Proxy Season Review ...
43% Surge in Companies Disclosing Biodiversity Data, Says CDP …
Oct 24, 2024 · In the year following the adoption of the GBF, often referred to as the “Paris Agreement for nature,” CDP saw a 43% increase in companies disclosing biodiversity data, alongside a 23% increase in water data reporting and a 10% rise in forest disclosures. This shows that corporate transparency on nature is gaining traction. Sherry Madera ...
Major Companies Commit to 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy with …
Sep 30, 2024 · Global corporates like Google, AstraZeneca, Iron Mountain Data Centers, Shree Cement, AirTrunk, and Vodafone UK have joined the Climate Group’s 24/7 Carbon-Free Coalition as Founding Partners. This new initiative aims to redefine corporate electricity procurement by matching energy consumption with local carbon-free power around the clock.
EU Boosts Sustainable Investing with New ESG Ratings Regulation
Feb 6, 2024 · The Council and European Parliament today reached a provisional agreement on a proposal for a regulation on environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating activities, which aims to boost investor confidence in sustainable products. ESG ratings provide an opinion on a company’s or a financial instrument’s sustainability profile, by ...
60% of Global Investors Report That ESG Investing Results in
Aug 20, 2024 · ESG News: Week In Review – 04 November to 10 November November 9, 2024 UAE Commits to Cut Emissions by 47% by 2035 Ahead of COP29 November 8, 2024 China Passes First-Ever Energy Law To Promote Carbon Neutrality November 8, 2024