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ESG News In Brief (2/4/2023 - 9/4/2023)ESG News In Brief (2/4/2023 - 9/4/2023)International Policies 1 Biden-Harris Administration Proposes to Strengthen the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to strengthen and improve the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for coal-fired power plants, achieving important hazardous air pollutant emissions reductions and ensuring standards reflect the latest advancements in pollution control technologies. International Enterprises 1 Galvanize Climate Solutions Launches New Sustainable Real Estate Strategy Focused on Decarbonization Galvanize Climate Solutions, the climate-focused global investment firm, announced the launch of Galvanize Real Estate, a sustainable real estate strategy that aims to invest in and decarbonize real estate, while improving cash flow and increasing asset value. Source: https://esgnews.com/galvanize-climate-solutions-launches-new-sustainable-real-estate-strategy-focused-on-decarbonization/ 2 Google Signs 15-Year Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement in U.S. Energy provider Ørsted announced the signing of a 15-year, 150 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google for renewable energy generated from the Texas-based Helena Wind Farm. Source: https://www.esgtoday.com/google-signs-15-year-renewable-energy-purchase-agreement-in-u-s/ Other Infos 1 OPEC Fund Provides $100 Million for a Sustainable Economy and Climate Action in Paraguay The OPEC Fund for International Development is providing a US$100 million sovereign policy-based loan to Paraguay to strengthen the country’s sustainable economic development and increase its resilience to climate change. 2 Bloomberg Adds Corporate Sustainability and Climate Data from ESG Book Sustainability data and technology company ESG Book announced today the availability of its its data on corporate sustainability and emissions disclosures to Bloomberg customers through the Bloomberg Terminal and to Data License Subscribers. Source: https://www.esgtoday.com/bloomberg-adds-corporate-sustainability-and-climate-data-from-esg-book/ 3 Banking turmoil dampens shine of ESG funds at end of strong Q1 Investment funds with environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals appear to be back in vogue in 2023, although the banking crisis that roiled markets last month removed some of the shine as investors withdrew cash towards the end of the quarter. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/banking-turmoil-dampens-shine-esg-funds-end-strong-q1-2023-04-06/ |
