BNP Paribas Unveils $500M Sustainable Forestry Fund with IWC
Global Reach: The BNP Paribas Future Forest Fund will invest in certified sustainable timber assets across the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, with an initial $130M raised and a target size of $500M. Climate-Driven Strategy: The fund addresses a projected 37%-60% global increase in timber demand by 2050 while prioritizing biodiversity and climate resilience. […]
Over 50 Nations Commit to Climate-Friendly Tourism in U.N. Declaration
Historic Milestone: Tourism has been officially included in the U.N. Climate Change Conference Action Agenda for the first time, marking a significant step in global climate-friendly efforts. Global Pledge: More than 50 governments signed the U.N. declaration to integrate climate action into tourism strategies and update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by February. Industry Framework: […]
Deloitte and Workiva Unveil Four ESG Tools to Streamline EU CSRD Compliance
Simplified compliance for EU standards: Deloitte and Workiva’s new ESG accelerators focus on double materiality, financed emissions, regulatory gap assessments, and workflow tracking to assist with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Integrated ESG and financial reporting: The tools leverage the Workiva platform to provide a comprehensive solution for ESG governance, risk, and compliance […]
Sigma Lithium Ships 22,000t of Quintuple Zero Green Lithium to Abu Dhabi’s IRH
First Shipment to IRH: Sigma Lithium has shipped 22,000 tonnes of Quintuple Zero Green Lithium to Abu Dhabi’s IRH, marking its first transaction with the Emirate’s trading entity. Exceeding Production Targets: Sigma produced 60,237 tonnes of lithium concentrate in Q3 2024, surpassing its 60,000-tonne goal by 22%. Commitment to Ethical Sourcing: The partnership aims to […]
