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The firm expands its skills-based hiring for entry-level technology and operation jobs in cities across the U.K., including Glasgow, where it recently opened a new state-of-the-art technology centrePlans to kick start a new programme to help fintechs create financial management tools to support individuals and entrepreneursBuilds on lessons learned from the firm’s investment history in the U.K. and other communities around the world

Today the White House announced that the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is working to assess potential financing of $50 million to help mobilize $1 billion for the BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group’s (TIG) Latin American reforestation strategy. The announcement was made by President Biden during the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Change, when he outlined a number of actions to rapidly scale forest protection and restoration to help address climate change.TIG is a U.S

 

Global Public Health Organization Announces Update to Board of Directors

Under the directive of the President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, today announced the leadership team for COP28 UAE, taking place at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023.His Highness designated Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber to serve as COP President. Dr. Al Jaber will develop the COP28 agenda, in partnership with the UNFCCC’s Executive Se

Financing the environmental and energy transition is a key objective for Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to impact investing. With the acquisition of SunFunder, a private debt management company that finances renewable energy projects in Africa and Asia, Mirova is expanding its investment platform in emerging markets. This is a major step in Mirova's development strategy in real assets.Founded 10 years ago as a crowdfunding platform, SunFunder's main objective was t

Expedia Group Takes Action to Improve Sustainability in the Travel Industry by Joining the Travalyst Coalition and Becoming a Signatory of the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism

All 23 Bacardi production sites worldwide achieve Great Place to Work® certificationFamily-owned spirits company’s culture of respect and fairness praised by team of almost 4,000 Global Operations employees

The launch film was viewed 800 million times in 38 languages and received media coverage across 98 countries

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has received an ‘A’ score from CDP on climate action for the second consecutive year. The top score recognizes Moody’s as one of a small number of high-performing companies out of nearly 12,000 that are leading actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy.“As a member of CDP’s Reporter Services and Supply Chain programs, Moody’s Corporation has demonstrated environmental leadership and commitment to cur

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Momentum Builds for Next NYC Climate Risk Finance Roadshow

FREYR Battery (NYSE: FREY) (“FREYR”), a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, joins the United Nations Race to Zero campaign by signing the SME Climate Commitment. As part of the commitment, FREYR pledges to halve its greenhouse gas emissions before 2030, achieve net zero emissions before 2050, and disclose progress on a yearly basis.“We are on a mission to decarbonize the society for a better planet. It is an obvious step for us to join the governments and busine

Janus Henderson’s Decarbonisation panel at COP26 inspires new emerging market report

North America now leads the world in ESG adoption; No longer a phenomenon driven primarily by millennials, women, wealthy and European investors, global demand for ESG investments is accelerating among mainstream of investorsInvestors’ top reason for investing in ESG is to help support the environment; Nearly as many see it opening up new investment opportunities as concerns about performance trade-off fadesMost investors believe that solutions to climate change and social problems is not up to government alone. Companies and private capital seen as crucial to sustainability and accountabilityHalf (49%) of investors now asking for ESG to be integrated in the investment analysis process; Lack of knowledge about ESG strategies is biggest roadblock to broader adoption

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) announced today that it is a founding member of the First Movers Coalition (“FMC”), a new initiative launched at COP26 that unites more than two dozen of the world’s leading companies to accelerate innovation and the development of early-stage decarbonization technologies by leveraging their combined purchasing power. The FMC brings together business leaders with global footprints to create market demand for zero carbon solutions in this decade and jump-start the

Company among the first agricultural producers to have emission targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) was named today one of 45 inaugural recipients of the Terra Carta Seal, an initiative led by the United Kingdom’s Prince Charles to recognize businesses for their commitment to environmental sustainability and decarbonization.Inspired by the Magna Carta, the medieval document that remains an important symbol of liberty around the world, the Terra Carta is a recovery plan for the planet that serves as the guiding mandate for The Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initia

GUESS, a global lifestyle fashion brand, moves forward with its sustainability commitment to be part of the climate solution, as detailed in its industry-leading sustainability report published earlier this year. GUESS joins over 600 businesses around the world in signing an open letter to G20 leaders, urging them to fulfill their obligations outlined in The Paris Agreement. The letter, organized by the We Mean Business Coalition and addressed to leaders attending COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, ide

Connected transportation leader outlines vision and goals for the future of sustainable transportation ecosystems

As the largest producer of clean energy in the nation and the largest utility company by customer count, Exelon has a long record of advocating for ambitious policies to address the urgent climate crisis. Following President Biden’s announcement of a Build Back Better framework and as COP26 commences in Glasgow, Chris Crane, president and CEO of Exelon, issued the following statement:“As world leaders convene in Glasgow for COP26 to address the climate crisis, the need for America to take action

Moderna Announces Pledge to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Globally by 2030

The global climate innovator urges businesses and governments to take stronger action at COP26

CEOs say that while private sector can lead the response, mobilize the capital and deploy the technology needed, climate change is impacting their business and supply chains much earlier than expected

The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) is excited to support Bermuda’s delegation at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow, Scotland next week.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211027005993/en/David Hart, BDA CEO (Photo: Business Wire)The BDA’s Chair, Stephen Weinstein, BDA Deputy Chair, Susan Pateras, and BDA CEO, David Hart will represent the BDA at COP26.Mr. Weinstein said, “Bermu

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today it has been accepted into two influential groups advocating for climate action ahead of the global COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland (U.K.) starting Oct. 31.The Business Ambition for 1. 5°C campaign encourages companies to set robust emission reduction goals for greenhouse gases (GHGs) using science-based targets aligned to the 2015 Paris Climate Accords. By extension, Cummins has also been accepted into the United Nations’ Race to Zero,­ a global

 

Offering insight on how to approach sustainable development as demand for global collaboration between corporations increases and the need to secure global food supply intensifies

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced that it has joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), a new industry-led initiative working to significantly shift global financial flows from nature-negative to nature-positive outcomes. As a member of the TNFD, Moody’s will join leading organizations across key sectors and geographies to develop a reporting framework and act on evolving nature-related risks.“At its core, Moody’s role is to help others better understand,

Lydie Hudson speaks with IHS Markit Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Strategist Atul Arya for a new edition of CERAWeek Conversations – available at https://ondemand.ceraweek.com/cwc

Seven organizations receiving grants through UnitedHealthcare’s Empowering Health program Part of company’s nationwide efforts to redefine access to care through greater investments in social and environmental factors that contribute to people’s well-being

Program Announces New Certified Schools for 2017-2018 Academic Year