Category: ESG Standard

New Report: Economic and Governance Goals Top ESG Agenda

Plastic pollution now poses a serious threat to global health and costs the world economy $1.5 trillion annually, according to a m...

Japan’s GPIF Expands ESG Holdings Amid Global Pullback

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) raised ESG-themed equity investments to 14.7% of its portfolio by March 2025, in...

Asean Needs Proven Returns to Attract ESG Investment

Southeast Asia must build a financial track record in ESG projects to attract private investment. UK-based BII highlights regulato...

Goldman Sachs Launches Green and Social Bond ETF for Emerging Markets

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched a new actively managed ETF targeting green and social bonds in emerging markets, expan...

Major US Brands Warn Investors of Boycott Risks Over Social Issues

US brands like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot now warn investors about risks from consumer boycotts tied to DEI and ESG issues. N...

WTTC and Greenview Launch ESG Policy Tracker for Tourism Industry

The World Travel & Tourism Council and Greenview have launched a Global ESG Policy Tracker to help tourism businesses stay updated...

Brightest and Allianz Commercial Join Forces to Accelerate Corporate Decarboniza...

Brightest and Allianz Commercial partner to provide businesses with automated ESG tools and climate risk solutions, enhancing carb...

Bank of Baroda Targets Net Zero by 2057 with New ESG Policy

Bank of Baroda announces net-zero target by 2057 and unveils ESG policy, focusing on emission reduction, green finance, employee t...

Follow This Suspends Climate Push on Oil Majors Amid Weak Investor Support

Climate activist group Follow This has paused its campaign pushing oil majors like BP, Shell, and Chevron to cut emissions, citing...