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Iceberg Data Lab Launches Tool Enabling Investors to Assess Portfolio Deforestation Impact

Iceberg Data Lab Launches Tool Enabling Investors to Assess Portfolio Deforestation Impact

Environmental data provider Iceberg Data Lab (IDL) announced the launch of a new tool, aimed at enabling investors to measure their deforestation impact of companies, or the surface of forest which is destroyed by their activity each year. The tool currently covers 3,500 listed companies in the world, producing seven sensitive raw materials – beef (livestock), cocoa, timber, coffee, soy,…

Sustainable Agriculture Data Platform TRACT Raises $11.2 Million

Sustainable Agriculture Data Platform TRACT Raises $11.2 Million

Amsterdam-based TRACT, which offers sustainability measurement systems for supply chains, announced that it has raised $11.2 million in new funding. The funds will be used to expand the scope of the company’s services, which include a SaaS platform that enables companies in the agricultural and food industries to assess and develop methods to reduce their carbon footprints. The new funding…

BlackRock, Samsara Buy Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Compensate for Business Travel Emissions

BlackRock, Samsara Buy Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Compensate for Business Travel Emissions

Climate solutions platform Watershed announced that it has facilitated the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) on behalf of customers including BlackRock, Ripple, Samsara, and Block. These certificates will be utilized by the companies to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Alaska Airlines passenger flights. In return, the companies will receive carbon offset credits for the emissions generated by…

EU Council Passes Legislation to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers

EU Council Passes Legislation to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers

EU member states in the European Council announced today that they have adopted new rules to regulate ESG ratings providers, aimed at improving the reliability and comparability of ESG ratings and boosting investor confidence in sustainable financial products. The adoption of the new rules by the EU Council marks the last major legislative step in the process to regulate ESG…

IFRS Foundation Launches Guide to Help Companies Identify, Report Sustainability Risks and Opportunities

IFRS Foundation Launches Guide to Help Companies Identify, Report Sustainability Risks and Opportunities

The IFRS Foundation announced today the publication of a new guide aimed at helping companies to identify and disclose material information about sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could have an impact on their short- or long-term cash flows, access to finance or cost of capital, and to assess materiality. According to the IFRS Foundation, the new guide comes as “investors…

Shell Victory Not the End of the Road

Dutch court reiterated oil and gas major’s legal obligation to meet net zero, but short-term progress requires investor pressure.  A decision by The Hague Court of Appeal to overturn a ruling requiring Shell to almost halve its carbon emissions by 2030 has allowed the firm to delay decarbonisation in the short term.   But the oil and gas major’s delay tactics…

Guest Post – COP29: Now is the Time to Focus on a Common Goal

Guest Post – COP29: Now is the Time to Focus on a Common Goal

By: Daisy Shen, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability at KPMG in China As I arrived in Baku this week, I was pleasantly surprised to see so many delegates from across the world and from across different industries, civic groups and governments. In recent months, the increased politicization of the climate debate has sparked much talk about the relevance of…

88% of Business Leaders Planning to Increase Sustainability IT Investments over Next Year: IBM Survey

88% of Business Leaders Planning to Increase Sustainability IT Investments over Next Year: IBM Survey

Nearly nine out of ten business executives plan to increase investments in technology to advance their companies’ sustainability efforts over the next year, as most view sustainability-related IT investments as a growth opportunity, and a significant majority believe that AI will have a positive impact on their progress towards their sustainability goals, yet only half currently express confidence in their…

Money Pup Loans Review – Is It Safe & Trustworthy?

Money Pup Loans Review – Is It Safe & Trustworthy?

Money Pup Loans connects borrowers with lenders for quick, short-term loans, offering fast approvals and options for those with bad credit. Official Website: Click Here What Is Money Pup Loans? Money Pup Loans is a financial service that connects borrowers to a network of lenders offering short-term, payday, or personal loans. Designed for individuals in need of quick cash, Money…

Auto Lotto Processor Reviews – Is It Worth It?

Auto Lotto Processor Reviews – Is It Worth It?

Auto Lotto Processor is software that analyzes lottery data to predict numbers, helping players make informed picks for better chances. Official Website – Click Here   What Is Auto Lotto Processor? Auto Lotto Processor is a software application designed to increase the probability of winning lottery games by using a data-driven approach. It claims to use historical lottery data to…