Sustainability Reporting Delays: A Chance for Internal Improvement
The delay in implementing global sustainability reporting regulations in 2025, including the CSRD and EUDR, offers businesses a crucial opportunity to improve internal data management and coordination, using existing standards and guidelines to prepare for future compliance requirements.
Sustainability Reporting Delays: A Chance for Internal Improvement
The delay in implementing global sustainability reporting regulations in 2025, including the CSRD and EUDR, offers businesses a crucial opportunity to improve internal data management and coordination, using existing standards and guidelines to prepare for future compliance requirements.
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40% Bias Score
Gen Z Demands Data-Driven ESG Accountability
Gen Z investors are demanding transparency and accountability from companies regarding their ESG initiatives; a KPMG survey indicates 75% of sustainability sector companies are unprepared for ESG data assurance, while McKinsey research shows Gen Z is de-emphasizing sustainability in purchasing decis...
Gen Z Demands Data-Driven ESG Accountability
Gen Z investors are demanding transparency and accountability from companies regarding their ESG initiatives; a KPMG survey indicates 75% of sustainability sector companies are unprepared for ESG data assurance, while McKinsey research shows Gen Z is de-emphasizing sustainability in purchasing decis...
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52% Bias Score
Major Banks Abandon Climate Initiatives Amidst Political Uncertainty
Major banks, including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs, are abandoning climate initiatives, withdrawing billions from green funds and leaving alliances like the Net Zero Banking Alliance, due to concerns over political uncertainty and stringent regulations; the Federal Reserve also withdrew f...
Major Banks Abandon Climate Initiatives Amidst Political Uncertainty
Major banks, including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs, are abandoning climate initiatives, withdrawing billions from green funds and leaving alliances like the Net Zero Banking Alliance, due to concerns over political uncertainty and stringent regulations; the Federal Reserve also withdrew f...
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48% Bias Score
New Texas Gas Storage Facility Bolsters Grid Ahead of Arctic Blast
Texas's new 24 billion cubic foot Trinity Gas Storage facility begins operations, bolstering the state's energy grid ahead of an arctic cold snap; this follows grid improvements and increased generation since 2021's Winter Storm Uri, easing concerns about blackouts despite intermittent renewable ene...
New Texas Gas Storage Facility Bolsters Grid Ahead of Arctic Blast
Texas's new 24 billion cubic foot Trinity Gas Storage facility begins operations, bolstering the state's energy grid ahead of an arctic cold snap; this follows grid improvements and increased generation since 2021's Winter Storm Uri, easing concerns about blackouts despite intermittent renewable ene...
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40% Bias Score
US Banks Poised for Profit Surge Amidst Looming Deregulation
Major US banks anticipate increased profits following the incoming president's plans for deregulation, lower corporate taxes, and weakened climate commitments; share prices have already risen significantly since the election, but this comes with risks of increased systemic fragility.
US Banks Poised for Profit Surge Amidst Looming Deregulation
Major US banks anticipate increased profits following the incoming president's plans for deregulation, lower corporate taxes, and weakened climate commitments; share prices have already risen significantly since the election, but this comes with risks of increased systemic fragility.
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64% Bias Score
BlackRock Withdraws from Climate Initiative Amid Political and Economic Pressures
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, a decision attributed to pressure from conservative investors, anticipation of a Trump presidency, and underperformance of sustainable investments, potentially slowing the energy transition.
BlackRock Withdraws from Climate Initiative Amid Political and Economic Pressures
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, a decision attributed to pressure from conservative investors, anticipation of a Trump presidency, and underperformance of sustainable investments, potentially slowing the energy transition.
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44% Bias Score
Schneider Electric Tops Global Sustainability Ranking
Corporate Knights named Schneider Electric the world's most sustainable company in its annual Global 100 index, ranking 8,359 companies with over \$1 billion in revenue based on sustainability and ethical factors; the index, however, underperformed the MSCI ACWI in 2024.
Schneider Electric Tops Global Sustainability Ranking
Corporate Knights named Schneider Electric the world's most sustainable company in its annual Global 100 index, ranking 8,359 companies with over \$1 billion in revenue based on sustainability and ethical factors; the index, however, underperformed the MSCI ACWI in 2024.
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44% Bias Score
SSE Issues New ESG Reporting Guidelines, Building on Record Year for Sustainability Disclosures
The Shanghai Stock Exchange released two documents on January 17th to guide listed companies in improving their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, providing sample disclosures and focusing on key climate change issues. This voluntary initiative builds upon a 2024 record of 1,193 ...
SSE Issues New ESG Reporting Guidelines, Building on Record Year for Sustainability Disclosures
The Shanghai Stock Exchange released two documents on January 17th to guide listed companies in improving their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, providing sample disclosures and focusing on key climate change issues. This voluntary initiative builds upon a 2024 record of 1,193 ...
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40% Bias Score
Corporate Sustainability: Trillions in Economic Opportunities at Stake
CDP's Sherry Madera highlights that effective corporate environmental management can generate trillions in global economic opportunities, while inaction risks significant GDP losses; credible data disclosure is crucial for attracting investment and reducing capital costs.
Corporate Sustainability: Trillions in Economic Opportunities at Stake
CDP's Sherry Madera highlights that effective corporate environmental management can generate trillions in global economic opportunities, while inaction risks significant GDP losses; credible data disclosure is crucial for attracting investment and reducing capital costs.
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52% Bias Score
Telefónica Refinances €5.5 Billion Credit Line, Extending Maturity to 2032
Telefónica completed the refinancing of its €5.5 billion syndicated credit line, extending its maturity to January 2030 with options to extend until 2032, linked to sustainability and gender equality targets, and oversubscribed by 34%.
Telefónica Refinances €5.5 Billion Credit Line, Extending Maturity to 2032
Telefónica completed the refinancing of its €5.5 billion syndicated credit line, extending its maturity to January 2030 with options to extend until 2032, linked to sustainability and gender equality targets, and oversubscribed by 34%.
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36% Bias Score
BlackRock Withdraws from Net-Zero Climate Initiative
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, following several Wall Street banks' departures from similar climate alliances; while some claim this won't alter investment practices, others see it as weakening climate investment pressure.
BlackRock Withdraws from Net-Zero Climate Initiative
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, following several Wall Street banks' departures from similar climate alliances; while some claim this won't alter investment practices, others see it as weakening climate investment pressure.
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40% Bias Score
BlackRock Withdraws from Climate Initiative Amid Political and Legal Pressures
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative due to pressure from conservative investors, legal concerns, and anticipation of a Trump presidency, potentially slowing the global energy transition.
BlackRock Withdraws from Climate Initiative Amid Political and Legal Pressures
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative due to pressure from conservative investors, legal concerns, and anticipation of a Trump presidency, potentially slowing the global energy transition.
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56% Bias Score