Sustainable Development Goals

SDG Loan Fund Mobilizes Over $1.1 Billion to Advance United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Emerging Markets

(IN BRIEF) The SDG Loan Fund, managed by Allianz Global Investors and originated and managed by FMO Investment Management, has…

5 months ago

EIB and UN Agencies Team Up to Drive Climate and Social Projects Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and five United Nations (UN) institutions have signed an agreement to enhance their…

8 months ago

Yara EVP Communications & Procurement Pablo Barrera takes the role of Executive Director of social venture IMAGINE

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 10-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara (OTCMKTS: YARIY), global crop nutrition leader, has announced that its EVP Communications…

3 years ago

EBRD highlights its strong commitment to promoting gender equality by joining initiative to step up women empowerment

2X Challenge plans to raise US$ 15 billion by end-2022 Enhancing women’s access to entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities (PRESS RELEASE)…

3 years ago

Standard Chartered’s sustainable deposit product that helps finance UN’s SDGs activities reached $2bn

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading international banking group Standard Chartered announced that its sustainable deposit product, helping…

4 years ago

Iberdrola identified as one of the most highly-engaged participants during the UN Global Compact Leaders Week in New York

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK,  23-Sep-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola's ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles…

5 years ago

Aviva announces the launch of the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) to help businesses achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

LONDON, 25-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (24 SEP 2018), Aviva, Index Initiative, and the United Nations Foundation announce the launch…

6 years ago

Eni’s continued efforts on sustainability recognized as Global Compact LEAD

The Global Compact is a United Nations initiative aimed at mobilizing companies from various industries to work on making business…

6 years ago

Eni and UNDP partner to improve access to sustainable energy and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa

NEW YORK, NY, USA, 25-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Energy major Eni SpA and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are joining…

6 years ago

Iberdrola signs €500 million green loan with BBVA

It is the largest amount ever signed worldwide in the area of sustainable finance  The company was also the first…

7 years ago