HSBC backs Bayan-Mayani climate resilience initiative in the Philippines
HSBC Philippines has partnered with development sector group Bayan Family of Foundations and agritech leader Mayani to launch a philanthropic…
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Regional variations in how investors approach sustainability, says HSBC
A new report by HSBC has revealed a growing regional divergence in how global investors approach sustainability, with Asia and…
L’Oréal’s Alexis Perakis-Valat on how to balance beauty and sustainability
L’Oréal, the world’s biggest beauty firm, has long prided itself on making the world look good, but as Alexis Perakis-Valat,…
Agri-food startup ODOS raises €680,000 in funding round
ODOS, a sustainable agri-food startup that seeks to simplify data collection, has raised €680,000 in a funding round. The funding…
Reduced CSRD scope could impact overall reporting landscape, says ING
Reducing the scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) would result in several major financial institutions and the ‘majority’…
Mars launches new fund to fuel sustainability innovation
Snacking giant Mars, Incorporated has launched the Mars Sustainability Investment Fund (MSIF), a new initiative that seeks to support solutions…
UN Forum launches transition guide for insurance underwriting portfolios
The United Nations-convened Forum for Insurance Transition to Net Zero (FIT), chaired by UNEP, has launched a new guide, Underwriting the…
Sweco announces acquisitions to boost sustainability focus
Engineering consultancy Sweco has signed agreements to acquire two Luxembourg-based firms, PROgroup and +ImpaKT, to bolster its sustainability efforts. PROgroup…
Businesses view sustainability as a value driver, Morgan Stanley report finds
Some 88% of global firms see sustainability as a way to create long-term value, a new report by the Morgan…
Sustainability practices not reflected in company valuations, says expert
Businesses that adopt a sustainable mindset are not seeing their efforts reflected in their company valuations, Sasja Beslik, chief investment…