CBRE Investment Management Appoints George Crone as Sustainability Lead for UK Direct Investments
Strategic hire: George Crone joins CBRE IM as Sustainability Lead for UK Direct Investments to drive the Zero Emission Building Roadmap. Immediate impact: Crone’s 11 years of sustainability expertise and prior advisory work with CBRE IM ensure seamless integration into the role. Investor focus: The role emphasizes engaging with UK investors and occupiers to accelerate […]
DHL Express Global Survey Highlights Sustainability as Strategic Priority for SMEs
High Priority, Low Investment: While 81% of SMEs in sectors like fashion and financial services consider sustainability “very” or “extremely important,” 53% allocate only 1-3% of their operating budgets to sustainable practices. Customer Buy-In Varies Globally: SMEs in India and China report higher confidence (51% and 47%, respectively) that customers will pay more for sustainable […]
AWS, Orbital Materials Partner to Advance Data Center Decarbonization Tech
AI-Driven Innovation: Orbital Materials will leverage its proprietary AI platform to develop advanced materials for data center carbon removal, chip cooling, and water efficiency, with piloting set for late 2025. Faster Development: Orbital’s AI-enhanced discovery process has achieved a 10x improvement in material performance since early 2024, surpassing traditional methods in speed and effectiveness. Industry […]
IFC Issues AUD$700 Million Green Bond to Promote Biodiversity in Emerging Markets
Strategic investment: IFC raises AUD 700M through a 10-year green Kangaroo bond to support biodiversity projects in emerging markets. Investor demand: Strong global interest led to nearly AUD 800M in orders, highlighting appetite for biodiversity finance. Framework expansion: Proceeds will fund biodiversity, climate adaptation, and conservation projects under IFC’s expanded Green Bond Framework. IFC champions […]
Schroders to Adopt FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirement Labels Across 10 Funds
Industry leadership: Schroders is among the first to adopt FCA Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels for 10 funds, underscoring its sustainable investment commitment. Enhanced transparency: Labels aim to help investors identify sustainable investment opportunities with greater clarity and trust. Future focus: Schroders plans to expand its SDR-labeled fund portfolio, aligning with evolving regulatory standards. Schroders […]
