BII, BCG Launch Toolkit to Unlock Billions in Private Capital for Climate and Development Finance
Simplification breakthrough: BII and BCG’s toolkit simplifies blended finance design, addressing key complexity barriers deterring private investment. Market clarity: Over 90% of blended finance funds analyzed fit five archetypes, offering fund managers practical templates to attract capital. Investor alignment: A new scorecard standardizes quality assessments, aligning blended fund design with diverse investor goals. British International […]
Canadian Regulator CSA Halts Mandatory Climate Reporting Requirements
CSA pauses efforts to finalize mandatory climate disclosure rules, citing global uncertainty and economic pressures. CSSB sustainability standards remain voluntary, offering guidance aligned with international norms. CSA commits to monitoring issuer disclosures and revisiting climate and diversity rules in future years. CSA Backs Away From Mandatory Climate Rules—for Now The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced […]
Amex GBT Launches New Sustainability Tool to Cut Corporate Travel Emissions
Actionable Insights: New dashboard offers real-time, personalized emissions reduction strategies tailored to corporate travel behavior. Business-Aligned Sustainability: Integrates cost and carbon impact, helping companies align ESG goals with financial performance. Seamless Implementation: Recommendations are linked directly to travel policy settings for swift, self-service adoption by travel managers. American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has […]
Goldman Sachs Shareholders Reject Anti-DEI Proposals with Overwhelming 98% Vote
98% of shareholders voted against two anti-DEI proposals aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Goldman Sachs. The decision aligns with broader corporate resistance to anti-DEI efforts, following similar shareholder rejections at companies like Apple, Costco, John Deere, and Disney. Goldman Sachs reaffirmed its commitment to diversity while addressing evolving legal requirements in […]
Sage, Bloom-ESG Launch First ISO-Certified Carbon Credit System for IT Equipment Reuse
First-of-its-kind system: ISO 14064-certified carbon credits now available for IT asset disposition (ITAD), providing enterprises a verified way to reduce Scope 3 emissions. Measurable ROI on sustainability: Companies can monetize e-waste reduction through certified credits, enhancing ESG strategies and carbon accountability. Asset-level traceability: New cloud-based platform enables verifiable carbon insets through responsible tech retirement and […]
