London-based sustainability advisory and solutions firm Anthesis announced today the acquisition of sustainable business transformation-focused consultancy Revolt, in a move described by the companies as creating “one of the leading purpose, brand activation, communications, reporting and strategy teams globally.” Launched in 2017 by co-founders Alex Lewis and Pete Bardell, London-based Revolt supports C-suite decision makers with innovative large-scale projects across…
BMW Group announced today that its Munich plant will be the first site in its global production network to transition to manufacturing only all-electric vehicles, with the transformation to be completed from the end of 2027. Established in 1922, the Munich plant initially produced aircraft engines, transitioning in 1948 to producing motorcycles, and in 1952 to automobiles. The plant currently…
Global energy and electricity provider Iberdrola announced a €300 million (USD$328 million) ESG-linked green loan from the World Bank, through its private sector investment arm, International Finance Corporation (IFC), aimed at funding renewables projects in countries that depend coal, including Morocco, Poland and Vietnam. The new loan marks an expansion of the collaboration between Iberdrola and the World Bank launched last…
Netherlands-based bank ABN AMRO announced today the appointment of Tanja Kramer as Head of the ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund, with responsibilities including leadership of the fund as well as involvement in origination and execution activities. Launched in 2021, the ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund (SIF) makes direct investments in companies and early stage projects in key transition sectors, targeting…
Index provider S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) announced today the launch of the S&P 500 SDG Index and the S&P Global LargeMidCap SDG Index, aimed at offering investors broad-based equity performance measurements and exposure to companies more aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN SDGs refer to the 17 categories of goals adopted in 2015 as…
Blackstone-backed ESG performance and risk management software, data and services provider Sphera announced today the acquisition of supply chain sustainability software company SupplyShift, in a move aimed at enhancing its supply chain offering with expanded supplier mapping, scoring and traceability capabilities. Founded in 2012 by Climate Science and Environmental Economics PhDs Alex Gershenson and Jamie Barsimantov, Santa Cruz, California-based SupplyShift…
Embracing Sustainability – The Rise of B Corporations Introduction In the evolving landscape of global business, there has been a paradigm shift towards more ethical and sustainable practices. At the forefront of this transformation are B Corporations (B Corps), exemplifying a new model that integrates societal and environmental well-being into the core of business operations. This introduction delves into…