London Climate Week is back – and bigger than ever. As the capital becomes the epicentre of global climate dialogue, Rio is proud to be on the ground at the events that matter most. From political momentum to business-led climate action, these sessions represent the beating heart of where sustainability decisions are being made – and where Rio is making its…
SEC Drops Proposed Anti-Greenwashing Fund Disclosure Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it is withdrawing a series of proposed rules initiated during the tenure of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, including a rule requiring disclosures by investment managers marketing ESG-focused funds aimed at providing consistent information to investors and to avoid greenwashing risk. The announcement marks the latest in a series of moves shifting…
Financial services firms boost mental health initiatives
Financial services firms Aviva, Legal & General and Prudential are among the top companies in the UK for managing and reporting on workplace mental health. The latest CCLA Corporate Mental Health Benchmark – UK 100 has found Aviva is a ‘top improver, climbing two tiers in the benchmark to the second tier, while Legal & General and Prudential have moved…
Making green measurable: Turning carbon into a performance metric
As the climate clock ticks ever louder, green bonds — long considered the flagship instrument of sustainable finance — may be ready for their next evolution. In 2025, the green, social and sustainability (GSS) bond market surpassed the remarkable milestone of $5.5trn in total issuance, with green bonds making up around 55% of the total. The question now emerging across…
French Senate Backs Law Curbing Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion
The French Senate unanimously approved a bill targeting the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry. The proposed legislation forms part of a broader global effort by investors, companies and governments to address the growing environmental footprint of textile production and consumption, which currently makes up 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is more than international flights and maritime…
Meta, XGS Sign Deal to Power Data Centers with Geothermal Energy
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp owner Meta announced a new agreement with clean energy company XGS Energy for the development of 150 MW of geothermal energy in New Mexico to support Meta’s data center operations in the state. California-based XGS Energy provides heat-harvesting technology to enable access to affordable and carbon-free geothermal energy. The company’s solution drills a single directional well…