Energy Transitions Commission: Clean electrification and hydrogen can deliver net-zero by 2050
Two new reports by the Energy Transitions Commission set out path to electrify economy and grow complementary role for clean hydrogen.
Ibstock announces plans to achieve world’s first Net Zero brick factory
Ibstock plc has confirmed its intention to make a major investment in one of its brick factories in the West Midlands. The factory will be a pathfinder project to test and pilot operational efficiencies which, the company believes, will lead to Atlas becoming the world’s only Scope 1 & 21 Net Zero brick factory.
Controversy Risk Assessment: 2020 Snapshot
A report from Moody’s affiliate, V.E, analyses companies’ involvement in ESG controversies.
Tevva and Vattenfall collaborate to reduce carbon emissions in transportation operations
Tevva and Vattenfall Network have joined forces to help businesses switch to a zero-emission vehicle fleet and to reduce the overall carbon impact of their operations.
UNEP-FI announces launch Net-Zero Banking Alliance with 43 major banks
UNEP-FI has brought together 43 of the world’s leading banks to form the UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance
SINV Europe 2021: Transparency is key for investors to reach goals of the Paris Agreement
Part 3 and 4 of the Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2021 took place this week on the 20 & 22 April, convening stakeholders committed to driving forward the sustainable finance agenda from government, business, and the investment community.
Earth Day: UK Prime Minister warns world leaders not to ‘throw away chance to preserve our planet’
On Earth Day, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to warn world leaders not to ‘throw away chance to preserve our planet’.
ESG scores and beyond
With the attention of investors being increasingly focused on sustainability issues, awareness of Environmental, Social and Governance ratings characteristics is essential, as it enables a better overview of their meaning.
43 percent of European citizens agree that electric vehicles are instrumental in combatting climate
Driving electric first needs to shift from nice-to-have to need-to-have, especially with the next generation of (potential) EV drivers viewing access to charging and price perception as the biggest concerns.
UK announces new ambitious climate change target
The UK government will set the world’s most ambitious climate change target into law to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels.
Amazon becomes Europe’s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy
Amazon has now become the world’s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy globally, with 206 projects around the world.
Earth Day: Teachers from every corner of the world call for quality climate change education for all
Ahead of this year's Earth Day on April 22nd, Teachers from across the world have called for quality climate change education for all.
Gender Lens Investing
A report from V.E, a Moody’s affiliate, explores the rising trend of Gender Lens Investing Gender inequalities are deeply-rooted within our socioeconomic systems. As well as impacting individual human rights, structural gender inequalities have negative economic impacts.
Heineken announces plans to be carbon neutral in production by 2030
Heineken has announced a new ambition to decarbonise its own production by 2030 and its full value chain by 2040.
SINV Europe 2021: Cross-sector collaboration needed to drive forward the sustainable finance agenda
Part 1 and 2 of the Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2021 took place this week on the 13 & 15 April, convening stakeholders committed to driving forward the sustainable finance agenda from government, business, and the investment community.
Apple and partners launch first-ever $200 million Restore Fund
Apple and partners have announced a carbon removal initiative – the Restore Fund - that will invest in forestry projects to remove carbon from the atmosphere while generating a financial return for investors.