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Welcome back to the ESG News Week In Review! Dive into the pulse of sustainable finance and responsible investing with our latest edition! This week’s headlines pack a punch as… The post ESG News Week In Review: 22 April – 28 April appeared first on ESG News.

Last-minute deals and a series of failed votes threatened to block the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD – also known as the CS3D), but a weakened version squeaked… The post Tim Mohin: EU Adopts Supply Chain Rule appeared first on ESG News.

Exploring Nature Responsibly, One Cabin at a Time In the vast expanse of Southern Africa’s pristine landscapes, there lies a hidden gem: Stay Unique – Eco Cabins. Born from the… The post Stay Unique Eco Cabins: Where Luxury Meets Sustainability in Southern Africa appeared first on ESG News.

The insurance industry has a crucial role to play in combating climate change. Recognizing this, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently launched a new initiative, the Forum for Insurance… The post New Climate Alliance for Insurance Transition to Net Zero Emerges Amid ESG Pressures appeared first on ESG News.

Four final rules deliver on the Biden-Harris Administration’s day-one commitment to lead on climate action and to protect all communities from pollution The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite… The post Biden Administration Sets Landmark Power Plant Pollution Rule to clean up US power sector appeared first on ESG News.

Decarbonization Partners, a joint venture between BlackRock and Temasek, successfully closed its first fund, Decarbonization Partners Fund I, at $1.4 billion. This figure surpassed the initial target of $1 billion,… The post BlackRock-Temasek Venture Raise $1.4 Billion for Decarbonization-Focused Growth Fund appeared first on ESG News.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) is set to become a global leader in sustainability reporting with the implementation of mandatory climate-related disclosure requirements for listed companies. These new… The post Hong Kong Exchange Mandates IFRS-based Climate Disclosure Starting 2025 appeared first on ESG News.

Informed by its recent consultation on future priorities, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will commence projects to research disclosure about risks and opportunities associated with: The research projects will focus… The post ISSB Initiates Research Projects on Nature and Human Capital Risks and Opportunities appeared first on ESG News.

Measures announced to give UK aviation and the SAF industry the certainty to keep creating skilled British jobs while ensuring air travel is fit for the future. This government is… The post UK Government Confirms New Target for 10% of Jet Fuel to be Sustainable by 2030 appeared first on ESG News.

The Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark will measure progress toward the initiative’s Investor Expectations of Companies.  Nature Action 100, the first global investor-led engagement initiative to address nature and biodiversity… The post Nature Action 100 Unveils Investor Benchmark For Corporate Nature Risk Assessment appeared first on ESG News.

Countries with limited potential for renewables could save up to 20 percent of costs for green steel and up to 40 percent for green chemicals from green hydrogen if they relocated their energy-intensive production and would import from countries where renewable energy is cheaper.

Sure, ChatGPT can write a poem about your pet in the style of T.S Eliot, but generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have a potentially more useful role to play in idea generation according to a new study.

Though life goals change over time, a study of teen goals indicates that goals of education and high prestige can drive success.

A sensing technology that can assess the quality of components in fields such as aerospace could transform UK industry.

As early adopters of electric vehicles (EVs) trade up for the latest models, the used EV market is beginning to mature in the United States. Yet many potential buyers, particularly low-income drivers, are skeptical of EV’s conveniences and are put off by the price.

New research shows that leaders who take the time to reflect on receiving gratitude from family members can enhance their leadership effectiveness in the office.

The EU wants to ensure greater sustainability in agricultural trade with the Global South — with the aim of minimizing the environmental and climate-damaging effects of importing crops such as soya, palm oil, coffee, and cocoa. However, this aspiration is often not fulfilled in practice. Researchers have developed a new approach to identifying options for the sustainable trade of agricultural […]

A country’s economic prosperity is linked with improved well-being in its residents, according to a new study.

A recent study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance. Extended sedentary behavior, whether at work or home, increases a person’s risk of preventable chronic diseases.

A new study looks at 110 years of income tax history across the U.S. and notes out-migration by wealthy Americans.

The hours you work earlier in life may be associated with worse health years later, according to a new study.

Companies that proactively manage climate risks boost their valuations, while those with a passive stance are discounted in the equity market, according to new research.

Everyone indulges in wishful thinking now and again. But when is that most likely to happen and when could it actually be harmful? A new study demonstrates unequivocally that the greater the insecurity and anxiety of a situation, the more likely people are to become overly optimistic — even to the point where it can prevent us from taking essential action.

New research shows that trying to stifle boredom at work prolongs its effects and that alternating boring and meaningful tasks helps to prevent the effects of one boring task from spilling over to reduce productivity on others.

A new study found that employed adults with greater job flexibility and higher job security were less likely to experience serious psychological distress or anxiety. Greater job flexibility and higher job security were also associated with fewer days on average worked while feeling ill.

Pairing cryptocurrency mining — notable for its outsize consumption of carbon-based fuel — with green hydrogen could provide the foundation for wider deployment of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, according to a new study.

Frequent musculoskeletal pain is linked with an increased risk of exiting work and retiring earlier, according to a new study.

Nearly all farm workers who participated in a recent study in Florida were dehydrated at the end of their shifts, and more than half were still dehydrated the following morning.

A new method that aims to help people develop grit looks promising.

Employers who have introduced team-based rewards systems to foster creativity, collaboration, productivity and sales may want to look again at a system that new research shows can create an unintended, insidious side-effect. Compared to employees who are individually rewarded, workers in team-based reward systems are more likely to remain silent when they observe a fellow team member engaging in […]