Environment
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New Zealand Unveils its First Emissions Reduction Plan
The government of New Zealand announced today the launch of a new multi-sector climate plan to address climate change and the transition to a low emissions economy. The new Emissions…
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Lombard Odier IM Wins Mandate for $500 Million Fund Targeting Circular Plastic Solutions
Global wealth and asset manager Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) announced that it has been mandated by global non-profit The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (Alliance) to build and manage…
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Carbon Capture Startup Carbon Clean Raises $150 Million to Scale Heavy Industry Decarbonization Solutions
Carbon capture solutions provider Carbon Clean announced today it has raised $150 million in a Series C funding round to scale its heavy industry decarbonization solutions. The financing marks the…
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State Street GA Unveils Portfolio Decarbonization Goals
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), one of the world’s largest investment managers, announced a series of new portfolio decarbonization-focused interim goals, forming part of the firm’s net zero investment commitment.…
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AXA IM Unveils “Three Strikes and You’re Out” Engagement Policy to Divest from Climate Laggards
Global asset management firm AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) announced the introduction of a strengthened voting policy aimed at urging portfolio companies to consider environmental and social issues. Key features…
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Stanford Establishes Sustainability and Climate School Backed by $1.1 Billion Gift from John & Ann Doerr
Stanford University announced that it will launch the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability this fall, backed by a $1.1 billion donation from venture capitalist John Doerr and his wife, former…
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T. Rowe Price Joins Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative
Global investment manager T. Rowe Price announced today that it has joined the Net Zero Asset As Managers Initiative (NZAMI), a coalition of asset managers committed to supporting the goal…
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DHL Decarbonizes all LCL Ocean Freight Shipments
Logistics giant Deutsche Post DHL Group’s air and ocean freight business DHL Global Forwarding announced today that it has neutralized the carbon emissions of all less-than-container load (LCL) ocean freight shipments…
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IBM Survey: Supply Chain Execs Willing to Trade Profitability for Sustainability
Top supply chain executives view sustainability as a business priority, and are planning initiatives to incorporate sustainable business practices, even as they work to overhaul and improve the resiliency of…
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100 EU Cities Commit to Reach Climate Neutrality by 2030
The European Commission announced that it has selected 100 cities for participation in Cities Mission program to deliver 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030. The cities will receive €360…
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