Climate research provider and environmental disclosure platform CDP announced the launch of a new AI-powered “Suggested Response” feature designed to help simplify disclosure preparation for organizations, while enabling faster and higher quality reporting. According to CDP, market testing of the…
Singapore’s business reporting and accounting regulator the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) announced the release of the draft Singapore Sustainability Disclosure Standards, based on the sustainability and climate-related reporting standards developed by the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).…
Singapore-based clean energy platform PCG Global announced today the close of a Pre-Series A financing round led by Temasek-owned decarbonization-focused investment platform GenZero, with funding aimed at accelerating the company’s expansion across Southeast Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. Launched…
Northern Europe-based asset manager Nordea Asset Management announced the launch of three new sustainable equity funds as part of its active BetaPlus index range of investment products, including funds focused on Eurozone companies, and European and U.S. small caps. The…
Logistics giant DHL Group announced that it has signed a new agreement with solar technology company LONGi to advance the deployment of renewable energy solutions and expand collaboration on sustainable logistics. Founded in 2000, China-based-LONGi develops high-efficiency solar wafers, cells,…
French engineering software company Dassault Systèmes announced that it has set a new target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, which has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The new…
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced plans to extend the use of climate factors in the collateral framework to eligible loans to non-financial corporations, significantly expanding its initiative to adjust the value assigned to assets pledged by banks as collateral…
Germany-based testing, certification, auditing, and advisory services provider TÜV SÜD announced today the acquisition of climate impact verification platform SustainCERT, in a move aimed at expanding its capabilities in digital carbon verification and strengthening its position in global carbon markets.…
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) announced the release of its new Exposure Draft of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards for certain non-EU undertakings (ESRS-40a ED), outlining proposed sustainability reporting requirements for non-EU companies included in the scope of the…
This week in ESG news: California to limit initial supply chain emissions reporting requirements to key categories after companies raise cost, data concerns; EcoVadis opens up supply chain sustainability networking platform to all suppliers; BlackRock, Temasek JV leads funding round…