Green hydrogen project launched in UK to reduce industrial carbon emissions
Hanson UK are collaborating with researchers at Swansea University to look at innovative technologies to reduce industrial carbon emissions.
Europe’s aviation sector launches ambitious plan to reach net zero by 2050
Europe’s aviation sector has unveiled its flagship sustainability initiative which includes its ambitious plan to reach net zero by 2050.
An Introduction to the STOXX Paris-Aligned Benchmark Indices
This paper illustrates the processes that Qontigo followed in constructing the STOXX Paris-Aligned Benchmark Indices, with specific focus on the STOXX® Europe 600 Paris-Aligned Benchmark Index, and the additional steps taken to reinforce the objectives of the EU PABs.
The sustainable transition – Is ambition alone enough?
As vaccine roll-out continues to grow across Europe, it is time for national jurisdictions to look their long-term economic recovery. While businesses in the short-term will require funding to keep them afloat, for Europe’s long-term resilience, this recovery will also need to be a sustainable one.
To Build Trust, Businesses Must Reimagine Stakeholder Engagement
In a society currently dominated by social injustice, economic crisis, disease, and rampant misinformation, global trust in leaders and institutions is quickly eroding.
Sainsbury’s announces ambitious new Science Based Targets
Sainsbury’s has committed to reduce its scope 1,2 and 3 emissions based on a science-based target, in line with the Paris Agreement.
Veolia and Carbon Clean announce first carbon capture trials
Veolia is set to become the first UK operator of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERF) to demonstrate the latest carbon capture technology with Carbon Clean.
UK Government announces £40m funding to help UK’s most polluting industries cut carbon emissions
The UK government has announced a £40 million investment to help the most polluting industries such as steel, pharmaceuticals and food and drink find new ways to reduce their carbon emissions.
Moody’s forecasts sustainable bond issuance to hit a record $650 billion in 2021
Moody’s forecasts $121 billion of sustainability bonds, $375 billion of green bonds and $150 billion of social bonds in 2021.
BMW Group to source aluminium produced using solar energy
The BMW Group has announced it will begin sourcing aluminium produced using solar electricity.
100MW Green Hydrogen project to decarbonise value chain of major European ceramic cluster
New Green Hydrogen project led by ETRA, Smartenergy, Sunfire and Enel Green Power, aims to decarbonise the full value chain of one of the major European ceramic clusters.
Aviva Investors to divest from companies who fail to to comply with new climate programme
Aviva Investors has announced its new Climate Engagement Escalation Programme, focused on its investments in 30 ‘Systemically Important Carbon Emitters’.
Are we closing in on a common language on sustainable investing?
Financial markets rely on a common language. Before investors can take a view on a company’s prospects, they need to understand its assets and liabilities, its cashflows and earnings.
Infinium closes funding to decarbonise transportation sector with electrofuels solutions
Infinium’s ElectrofuelsTM have the potential to help investors decarbonise their operations and meet their net zero carbon goals.
Coca-Cola European Partners announces transition of company cars to electric vehicles by 2030
Coca-Cola European Partners has announced it is joining EV100, a global initiative uniting companies that are committed to accelerating the transition to EVs.
EY announces ambition to be net zero by 2025
EY has announced it aims to be net zero by 2025.