‘Headed for catastrophe’ – Ireland’s fossil fuel investment highlighted in new report
New research from ActionAid Ireland and Trócaire has revealed that as of June 2024, Irish-based subsidiaries of investment companies held…
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Transition plans of top banks ‘not fit for purpose’, says Reclaim Finance
The transition plans of the 20 biggest UK and European banks are ‘not fit for purpose’, Reclaim Finance has said,…
Planet Smart unveils new bioSAP solution for disposable hygiene products
Planet Smart, a London-based startup, has unveiled a new, naturally biodegradable super absorbent polymer (bioSAP), PlanetSorb, which has been designed…
Financial institutions face challenge of decarbonising while staying tied to fossil fuels
Financial institutions are continuing to accelerate their decarbonisation efforts, however they remain reluctant to reduce their fossil fuel investments, in…
Decarbonisation of commercial and industrial sector ‘gaining momentum’
The decarbonisation of the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is gaining momentum, as tech advancements, regulatory oversight, and demand for…
Close to four fifths of firms link executive pay to sustainability performance
Some 78% of publicly-listed firms link executive compensation to sustainability performance, a new report by KPMG International has found. KPMG…
10 energy-draining appliances that small businesses should switch off
Businesses are racking up unnecessary costs every year due to so-called ‘vampire appliances’—devices that continue to consume power even when…
Less than a quarter of food firms recognise AI’s potential in driving sustainability
Less than a a quarter of food firms recognise the role that AI can play in driving sustainability, a new…
AIB raises €500 million from seventh green bond issuance
Irish bank AIB has raised €500 million from its seventh green bond issuance, with the proceeds from this senior non-preferred…
86% of CSOs believe Trump administration will have a negative impact on corporate sustainability
Some 86% of chief sustainability officers believe that the Trump administration will have a ‘very negative’ (34%) or ‘somewhat negative’…