ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news – Two of the world’s top 10 GHG emitting countries commit to net zero by 2050; Private equity giant KKR launches renewable energy investment platform; Launch of the first ever ESG-linked FX derivative; New AI-based tools for ESG investors, New ESG index funds, and more.
See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today:
Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements
Enel Set Target for 80% GHG Reduction by 2030
Japan Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2050
South Korea Sets Goal for Carbon Neutrality by 2050, Closely Following Japan
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance Innovation Continues with Deutsche Bank’s First Ever ESG-Linked FX Derivative
Societe Generale Strengthens Climate Strategy, Will No Longer Finance Onshore US Oil and Gas
Energy Transition
KKR Launches Renewable Energy Investment Platform in India, as Renewables Set to Dominate Energy Mix
RGREEN INVEST Announces Close of Energy Transition Infrastructure Fund, Reaching €480 Million
ESG Services and Tools
ESG Analytics Launches AI-Powered ESG Research and Data Platform
Util Launches AI-based ESG Analytics Solution to Assess Company Impact on UN SDGs
Interactive Brokers Launches ESG Tool for Investors to Assess Portfolio Sustainability
Funds and Investors
MSCI Launches New Suite of Paris-Aligned Climate Indices
AllianceBernstein Sets Sustainability Policies Covering Climate, Forced Labor, Vendors
Institutional Investors Call on Major Emitters to Disclose on Climate Lobbying
Exec Appointments
Deutsche Bank Hires Kalpana Seethepalli for Asia Pacific ESG Team
FMC Appoints Karen Totland as New Chief Sustainability Officer
Reports and Surveys
TCFD Reports 85% Increase in Organizations Supporting Climate Disclosure Recommendations
Circular Economy
P&G Launches Reusable & Refillable Bottle for Hair Care Brands
AB InBev Removes Plastic Rings From Entire Budweiser UK&I Beer Portfolio