Equinix Raises $1.2 Billion in Green Bonds, Now a Top 5 U.S. Issuer
Total Green Bond Issuance Reaches $6.9 Billion: Equinix issues an additional €1.15 billion in green bonds, solidifying its status among the top 5 U.S. issuers in the investment-grade green bond market. Funds Strategic Sustainability Initiatives: Proceeds will finance or refinance projects under Equinix’s 2024 Green Finance Framework, driving the company’s global sustainability mission. Demonstrates Sustainability […]
BP, Partners Commit $7 Billion to Groundbreaking Carbon Capture Project in Indonesia
$7 Billion Investment: BP and partners’ Tangguh UCC project will unlock 3 trillion cubic feet of additional gas resources and drive regional energy demand growth in Asia. First-of-Its-Kind CCUS in Indonesia: The project will sequester 15 million tonnes of CO2 in its initial phase, marking Indonesia’s first at-scale carbon capture, utilization, and storage initiative. National […]
Mercedes-Benz Aligns Business Strategy with Six Key ESG Focus Areas
Comprehensive Strategy: Mercedes-Benz addresses sustainability through six focus areas—Environment & Climate, Resources & Circularity, Human Rights, Traffic Safety, Digital Trust, and People—aligned with its ESG goals. Bold Targets: The company commits to achieving net carbon-neutrality by 2039, promoting a circular economy, and leading in digital and safety innovation. Stakeholder-Centric Vision: Mercedes-Benz focuses on creating lasting […]
PwC Greece Appoints Antonios Tsiligiannis as ESG, Sustainability & Climate Change Manager
Leadership Expertise: Antonios Tsiligiannis brings over a decade of experience in urban planning, climate change resilience, and sustainable mobility across Europe to PwC Greece. Academic and Professional Blend: Currently pursuing a PhD focused on urban sustainability and climate resilience, Tsiligiannis complements his academic achievements with hands-on leadership in EU-funded sustainability projects. Diverse International Experience: His […]
COP29 Finalizes Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, Unlocking International Carbon Markets
$250 Billion Annual Savings: The operationalization of Article 6 enables trusted carbon markets, reducing the cost of implementing national climate plans (NDCs) by up to $250 billion annually. Catalyst for Climate Ambition: Parties are encouraged to reinvest these savings to enhance their next NDCs, pivotal for keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach. Breakthrough in Multilateral […]
