Quinbrook Appoints Hilkka Komulainen Global Head of Sustainability
Global Sustainability Leadership: Quinbrook appoints Hilkka Komulainen as Global Head of Sustainability and Impact, emphasizing its commitment to impactful investment strategies. Expanded Senior Team: New hires across the US, UK, and Europe include experts in sustainability, capital formation, and energy infrastructure investment. Momentum in Energy Transition: Following $4.3 billion in recent fund closings, Quinbrook’s strengthened […]
ISS ESG Introduces Customizable Climate Impact Report for Investors
Customizable Reporting: Investors can now tailor Climate Impact Reports using ISS ESG’s enhanced Scenario Alignment offering, selecting from up to 22 scenarios based on their preferred climate models. Advanced Analytics: The report provides detailed insights into portfolio performance for medium- and long-term horizons (2030 and 2050), including sectoral analysis and top contributing issuers. Innovative Platform: […]
Societe Generale Commits to €500 Billion Sustainable Finance Target by 2030
New Sustainable Finance Goal: Societe Generale sets a €500 billion target for sustainable finance by 2030, with 80% allocated to environmental activities and 20% to social initiatives. Proactive Fossil Fuel Reduction: The bank achieved a 50% reduction in oil and gas upstream exposure since 2019, with a target of 80% by 2030. Innovative Investments: Societe […]
ESG Beyond Compliance: Insights from KPMG Canada
KPMG: 55% of Canadian CEOs believe addressing all ESG priorities concurrently is possible, reflecting a growing commitment to sustainability integration. Regulatory and reporting obligations drive 78% of CEOs to prioritize ESG, underscoring the impact of emerging legislation like Bill C-59. 75% of CEOs anticipate substantial ESG returns within three years, but 63% admit to ongoing […]
Return and Verified Launch First-Ever 100% Wind-Powered Carbon Capture Facility
Pioneering Project: Project Concho, located in Texas, will be the world’s first wind-powered Direct Air Capture (DAC) hub, targeting CO₂ removal of 50,000 tons annually by 2030, with plans to scale to 500,000 tons per year. Renewable Energy Collaboration: The hub will utilize a new wind farm by Greenalia and modular DAC technology from Skytree […]
