Tag Archives: ESG

VOIS partners with PK Porthcurno to launch PK Network and connect telecommunications heritage with digital innovation

(IN BRIEF) VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) has become the primary sponsor of PK Porthcurno – Museum of Global Communications, supporting the launch of the PK Network, a global initiative uniting industry partners to preserve telecommunications heritage and inspire innovation. Based … Read the full press release

BBVA enters global top ten in Time’s World’s Best Companies 2025 ranking, named Spain’s leading bank

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has entered the global top ten of Time magazine’s World’s Best Companies 2025 ranking, placing eighth overall and climbing 37 spots from last year. It was also recognized as Spain’s leading bank and the second-best financial institution … Read the full press release

Verdantix highlights SGS’s global expertise and partnerships in new guide to ESG due diligence providers

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been featured in the Verdantix Buyer’s Guide: ESG & Sustainability Due Diligence Services (2025), which recognizes leading providers supporting businesses in sustainability and ESG risk management. Verdantix commended SGS for its global reach across 115 countries, … Read the full press release

Pet-Friendly Research Lab and certification systems highlight TÜV Rheinland’s role in shaping sustainable growth of China’s pet economy

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China presented its comprehensive testing and certification solutions for the pet industry at the 27th Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai, focusing on safety, sustainability, and innovation across the entire value chain. With China’s pet economy … Read the full press release

Nordea Asset Management lists first active BetaPlus ETFs on SIX Swiss Exchange to strengthen sustainable investment offering

(IN BRIEF) Nordea Asset Management (NAM) ETF ICAV has joined SIX Swiss Exchange as its latest ETF issuer, marking an important expansion of Switzerland’s ETF ecosystem. With the listing of its first two active BetaPlus Enhanced Sustainable Equity ETFs, NAM … Read the full press release

Amey unveils Nature Positive Strategy to integrate biodiversity into UK infrastructure and services

(IN BRIEF) Amey has launched its Nature Positive Strategy, setting out a new framework to embed biodiversity and ecological resilience into the design, delivery, and maintenance of infrastructure projects. The initiative supports the UK’s national priorities on sustainability and reflects … Read the full press release

Evonik launches Next Markets Program to drive growth in recycling, packaging, and aerospace innovation

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched the Next Markets Program, a cross-company initiative designed to capture growth opportunities in adjacent sectors, beginning with circular packaging, plastics recycling, and defense and aerospace. Led by Patrick Gloeckner, the program builds on Evonik’s broad … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate reinvents Hagastrand as a sustainable and wellness-focused destination for modern work life

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate is transforming Hagastrand in Frösundavik into a hub for sustainable, wellness-driven, and modern work life. Located in Stockholm’s Royal National City Park, the project combines heritage architecture with smart systems, health-focused design, and circular principles … Read the full press release

SGS strengthens alliance with Diginex to deliver scalable ESG and sustainable finance solutions

(IN BRIEF) SGS has renewed its alliance with Diginex to advance sustainable finance through technology-driven ESG solutions. First established in 2022, the partnership has already strengthened ESG data assurance, and the expanded collaboration will deliver scalable services combining SGS’s global … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered arranges USD 300 million syndicated guarantee for Envision in first sustainable trade finance deal under ICC Principles

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has arranged a syndicated bank guarantee exceeding USD 300 million for Envision Group, supporting the company’s international wind power business and marking the world’s first sustainable trade finance deal aligned with ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade … Read the full press release

SGS strengthens SME sustainability reporting with full-service support for the VSME standard

(IN BRIEF) SGS has introduced a full-service package to help small and medium-sized enterprises implement the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for Non-Listed SMEs (VSME). Developed by EFRAG as a simplified option to the CSRD, the VSME is gaining importance with … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Achieves Top CDP Supplier Engagement Rating for Leadership in Climate Action and Sustainable Procurement

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has been awarded an A score in the 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment for its leadership in sustainable procurement and climate action. The evaluation recognizes companies that set high standards in governance, Scope 3 emissions management, and … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Leads at Prague Pride with Elroq Respectline and 100+ Marchers

(IN BRIEF) As main partner of Prague Pride’s 15th edition, Škoda Auto mobilised over 100 staff and partners to participate in workshops and the parade, featuring the rainbow-themed electric Elroq Respectline on a floating Vltava pontoon. Board Member Karsten Schnake … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Appoints Ker Gilchrist to Lead £5 Billion UK Investment Platform

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has appointed real estate veteran Ker Gilchrist as Head of Investment Management UK. Gilchrist will manage PATRIZIA’s £5 billion+ UK portfolio, set investment strategy and lead deal sourcing. With over 30 years’ experience—including directing the Welput office fund at … Read the full press release

PwC Warns Climate-Driven Drought Threatens a Third of Global Chip Production by 2035

(IN BRIEF) PwC’s latest Protecting People & Prosperity report finds that 32 percent of semiconductor output will rely on copper sources exposed to severe drought by 2035, rising to 58 percent by 2050 without emissions cuts. As semiconductors underpin digital … Read the full press release

Citycon Appoints Henna Tuominen to Lead Corporate Communications During Strategic Expansion

IN BRIEF) Citycon Oyj has named Henna Tuominen as its new Director, Corporate Communications. Reporting to CEO Oleg Zaslavsky from Espoo, she will lead all facets of communications, brand management, and media relations. Tuominen brings over 20 years of experience … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Named Europe’s Most Sustainable Corporation in Corporate Knights’ New Ranking

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has been named the Most Sustainable Corporation in Europe by Corporate Knights, topping the inaugural Europe 50 ranking of over 600 publicly listed European companies. This recognition follows its earlier title in January 2025 as the … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Recognized for Industry-Leading Sustainability in Corporate Knights’ European Ranking

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has been ranked 25th on Corporate Knights’ first-ever list of Europe’s 50 most sustainable companies, placing highest among steel industry participants. This marks the company’s first inclusion in the ranking, which evaluates ESG performance, sustainable revenue, and … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Secures Over $440 Million in Syndicated Loan to Support Turkish Economy and Sustainable Projects

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has secured over $440 million through a syndicated loan to bolster the Turkish economy, aligned with the bank’s commitment to sustainability. The loan, supported by 43 banks across 20 countries, includes tranches with maturities of 367 … Read the full press release

FTSE Russell and JPX Enhance Blossom Japan Indices with Alignment to TOPIX for ESG Integration

(IN BRIEF) FTSE Russell and JPX Market Innovation & Research Inc. have announced a collaboration to align the FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index with the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX). This move, driven … Read the full press release