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FTSE Russell Launches New Climate Transition-Focused Fixed Income Indices

FTSE Russell Launches New Climate Transition-Focused Fixed Income Indices

Index provider FTSE Russell announced today the launch of two new fixed income indices, including the FTSE Fixed Income TPI Climate Transition Index Series and the FTSE Fixed Income TPI Focused Glidepath Index Series, aimed at supporting investors in meeting their climate commitments. According to FTSE Russell, the launch of the new indices comes amid growing demand from investors growing…

Microsoft Signs Deal with UNDO to Capture CO2 Using Rocks and Soil

Microsoft Signs Deal with UNDO to Capture CO2 Using Rocks and Soil

Microsoft announced a new purchase agreement with enhanced rock weathering (ERW)-focused carbon removal project developer UNDO, for the permanent removal of 15,000 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere using rocks and soil. Founded in 2022, London-based UNDO develops carbon removal projects based on enhanced rock weathering. The company’s technology accelerates the natural geological process of weathering by spreading crushed silicate…

Real Estate ESG Data Provider Measurabl Appoints Maureen Waters as President

Real Estate ESG Data Provider Measurabl Appoints Maureen Waters as President

San Diego-based Measurabl, a real estate-focused ESG data technology provider, announced the promotion of Maureen Waters to the newly created role of President. Previously, Waters was the company’s Chief Growth Officer. Founded in 2013, San Diego-based Measurabl provides a data management platform enabling commercial, residential and corporate real estate owners and asset managers to measure, manage, and report ESG data….

Day 3 of New York Climate Week

Day 3 of New York Climate Week

Hey everyone! Luke (CCO) here writing about  New York Climate Week! Entering the third day here in New York, we started off listening to two juxtaposing sentiments – there are countless tech solutions available to public and private enterprises today, to get going with decarbonisation. This means focusing on the type of power you are using for your own operations and…

EU Commission Proposes Carbon Footprint Labels for Flights

EU Commission Proposes Carbon Footprint Labels for Flights

The European Commission announced today the launch of a consultation on a new proposed EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL), an initiative which aims to provide passengers with information about their flight’s carbon footprint. The FEL forms part of the EU’s RefeulEU Aviation regulations, adopted last year and aimed at decarbonizing aviation. Under the initiative, passengers will be able to see…

Asset Owners on 1.5°C Pathway Despite Lack of Policy Support

Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance marks five years of decarbonisation progress with call for systemic interventions from governments.   Members of the UN-convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) have reduced their absolute financed greenhouse gas emissions by more than 6% on average annually, bringing signatories in line with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. To make further progress, the alliance has…

Italy Launches Greenwashing Investigation into Shein Environmental Claims

Italy Launches Greenwashing Investigation into Shein Environmental Claims

The Italian Competition Authority announced that it has launched a investigation into global fashion online retailer Shein’s website operator Infinite Styles Services Co over possibly misleading advertising claims made on the site regarding the environmental sustainability of Shein branded clothing. According to the regulator, the investigation is focused on the possible misleading nature of environmental claims in several sections of…

Stewardship Central to CalSTRS’ Emissions Mission

US pension fund’s selection of ESG-tilted Nordea fund to manage US$450 million of equity investments highlights integration and engagement priorities. The essential role of engagement in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System‘s (CalSTRS) approach to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its investment portfolio is increasingly reflected in its manager choices. Earlier this month, CalSTRS, the world’s largest educator-only pension…

Schneider Electric Launches Building Decarbonization Planning Tool

Schneider Electric Launches Building Decarbonization Planning Tool

Energy and automation digital solutions provider Schneider Electric announced today the launch of its new Building Decarbonization Calculator, designed to enable building owners and operators to quickly test and explore a range of energy and carbon conservation measures (ECCMs). Buildings are a key source of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and also one of the hardest to replace, given their…