Global professional services firm Deloitte announced today the expansion of its “ESG accelerators” on the Workiva platform, with the launch of four new solutions aimed at helping companies comply with the regulatory requirements of the EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Key CSRD requirements targeted by the new solutions include double materiality, financed emissions calculation, regulatory gap assessments, and…
EU Lawmakers Approve Regulation to Establish Carbon Removal Certification System
The European Council announced that it has given final approval for the establishment of the first EU-level certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products, creating a voluntary framework aimed at craeing a certification system to quantify, monitor and verify carbon removals, and to counter greenwashing. The adoption of the new rules by the EU…
BNP Paribas AM Launches Sustainable Forestry Fund
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced today the launch of the BNP Paribas Future Forest Fund (FFF), a new fund targeting investments in sustainable forestry. BNPP AM said that the new fund is being launched amid global demand for sustainable managed timberland investments. According to BNPP AM, the new fund, categorized as Article 9 under the EU’s SFDR regulation,…
Janus Henderson Partners with UC Berkeley to Train Investment Teams on Climate, Biodiversity
Global asset manager Janus Henderson and UC Berkeley Executive Education announced today the launch of The Janus Henderson x Berkeley Insight Collective, a new partnership to provide research and education programs for the Janus Henderson’s investment teams, covering the financial impacts of climate change and biodiversity. In the initial phase of the new partnership, Janus Henderson and UC Berkeley faculty…
Starbucks Appoints Marika McCauley Sine as New Chief Sustainability Officer
Starbucks has appointed former Mars sustainability executive Marika McCauley Sine as its new Chief Sustainability Officer. McCauley Sine takes on the role from departing CSO Michael Kobori, who has led sustainability, social impact, and ESG efforts at the company since 2020. McCauley Sine joins Starbucks after nearly ten years at snacking, food, and pet care products provider Mars, most recently…
EU Regulators Call on Banks, Investors to Integrate Climate Risks Following “Fit-For-55” Stress Test
The EU’s financial regulators announced the release of the results of the “Fit-For-55” climate stress test, examining the resilience of banks, investment funds and the pension and insurance sectors to the transition to a low carbon economy. The stress test found that while transition risks alone are unlikely to threaten financial stability, the sector could see substantial losses and disruption…
Cashspace Loan Review – Is It Safe & Reliable? Read!
Cashspace Loan offers quick, unsecured personal loans online, with fast approval and flexible terms, ideal for short-term financial needs and emergency expenses. Official Website: Click Here What Is Cashspace Loan? Cashspace Loan is an online lending service that provides short-term loans to individuals who need quick access to cash. It operates in a digital-first environment, allowing users to apply for…
US Climate Policy a “Double-edged Sword”
Words may not always match actions in Trump’s second presidency, as investors are told to keep calm and carry on. The reelection of Donald Trump to the US presidential office will have sent shivers down many an ESG investor’s spine. From the potential rollback of climate policies, to fears of a hostile environment for sustainable investing, to threats of the…
Lottery Maximizer Reviews – Is It Worth The Money?
Lottery Maximizer is a software that analyzes lottery data to help improve your chances of winning by suggesting optimized number combinations. Official Website – Click Here What Is Lottery Maximizer? The Lottery Maximizer is an online tool designed to improve your odds of winning lotteries by analyzing patterns, number trends, and providing strategic number combinations based on advanced algorithms. It’s…
Guest Post – COP29 Signals Turning Point: Lessons from History for Carbon Market Regulation
By: Eyal Harel, Co-founder and CEO, BlueGreen Water Technologies On day one of COP29 in Baku, governments reached a crucial agreement to establish carbon credit quality standards, setting the stage for a potential UN-backed carbon market. The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is emerging as an essential tool in combatting climate change, providing a way for companies and individuals to offset…