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Greater Than's climate impact score facilitates eDriving's launch of ESG reporting solution for global fleets

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

It simplifies ESG reporting for fleets of all sizes through the creation of ready-made reports that incorporate all the driving-related data fleets need to share with customers, supply chain partners, and investors alike.

Key Points: 
  • It simplifies ESG reporting for fleets of all sizes through the creation of ready-made reports that incorporate all the driving-related data fleets need to share with customers, supply chain partners, and investors alike.
  • "We're so proud of eDriving for elevating their role in safety and sustainability management to help fleets get to grips with ESG reporting requirements," said Liselott Johansson, CEO, Greater Than.
  • ESG reporting requirements will ramp up in 2024, as some of the main regulations take effect.
  • This includes the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) that will apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2024.

ESG.AI to deliver next-generation ESG analytics platforms in partnership with LSEG

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - ESG.AI , a Canadian based ESG decision support company, has partnered with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to deliver a next generation ESG analytics platform.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - ESG.AI , a Canadian based ESG decision support company, has partnered with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to deliver a next generation ESG analytics platform.
  • Together, we will provide the most up to date, complete and accurate ESG data available along with the most impactful tools to visualize ESG data and maximize ESG performance.
  • Cornelia Andersson, Sustainable Finance and Investment Group Leader, LSEG, said: The delivery of transparent, robust ESG data is fundamental to the ESG industry.
  • ESG.

GCL System Integration Hosts PwC for Strategic Dialogue on "Future +" ESG Strategy

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The visit facilitated discussions on the latest EU regulatory developments and a range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics with executives from GCL System Integration (GCLSI).

Key Points: 
  • The visit facilitated discussions on the latest EU regulatory developments and a range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics with executives from GCL System Integration (GCLSI).
  • Dai Mengyang, Chief Legal Officer at GCLSI, led the tour, highlighting the three aspects of the company's strategic vision: "Technological, Digital, and Green GCL".
  • In 2023, aligning with the global shift towards ESG principles, GCL unveiled its "Future+" ESG strategy.
  • In collaboration with PwC, the company is committed to driving sustainable social development and catalyzing positive economic and social changes.

94% of investors believe corporate reporting on sustainability performance contains unsupported claims: PwC 2023 Global Investor Survey

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

The survey finds that while macroeconomic and inflationary concerns are still top-of mind, they have eased from 2022's highs.

Key Points: 
  • The survey finds that while macroeconomic and inflationary concerns are still top-of mind, they have eased from 2022's highs.
  • Investors this year highlighted a strong undercurrent of doubt around the reliability of sustainability reporting and information that they use, often referred to as "greenwashing".
  • 94% of investors believe corporate reporting on sustainability performance contains some level of unsupported claims (up from 87% in 2022), including 15% who think they are there to a "very large extent".
  • "We are seeing significant steps towards more consistent reporting from companies around climate change, however there is a need for improvement.

Large Companies Increased GHG Emissions by Just 3% from 2021 to 2022, Leading the Way in Target Reduction

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the US, large companies are leading the way in reducing the growth of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: In 2022, S&P 500 companies' median total GHG emissions increased by only 3%, as compared to the 32% increase seen in Russell 3000 companies.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the US, large companies are leading the way in reducing the growth of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: In 2022, S&P 500 companies' median total GHG emissions increased by only 3%, as compared to the 32% increase seen in Russell 3000 companies.
  • When it comes to S&P MidCap 400 companies, 27% disclosed their renewable energy use, nearly doubling their rate compared to 2021 (14%).
  • Additional findings and insights include:
    Climate risk disclosures are on the rise, with large companies and regulated industries leading the way.
  • 94% of S&P 500 companies disclose their climate policies and 89% disclose their total GHG emissions, but 80% disclose their climate risks.

DEKRA at the United Nations' annual climate change conference

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Friday, November 10, 2023

STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKRA is making its debut at COP28, the United Nations' annual climate change conference. COP28 will address a wide range of sustainability-related themes, with a significant focus on its ambitious pledge to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency improvements across sectors by 2030. As a worldwide leading testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company, DEKRA strongly supports these targets and is eager to share its expertise and solutions in energy transition, ESG and circular economy in various expert discussion forums during the conference.

Key Points: 
  • STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKRA is making its debut at COP28, the United Nations' annual climate change conference.
  • "Bold actions at national and industry levels will be required to accelerate climate action.
  • Serving over 500,000 customers across numerous industries globally, DEKRA offers more than 500 services in the fields of energy transition, circular economy, and ESG.
  • DEKRA, as a company, has a strong focus on combating climate change and is committed to science-based targets (SBTi) aligned with the 1.5-degree goal.

DEKRA at the United Nations' annual climate change conference

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Friday, November 10, 2023

STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKRA is making its debut at COP28, the United Nations' annual climate change conference. COP28 will address a wide range of sustainability-related themes, with a significant focus on its ambitious pledge to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency improvements across sectors by 2030. As a worldwide leading testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company, DEKRA strongly supports these targets and is eager to share its expertise and solutions in energy transition, ESG and circular economy in various expert discussion forums during the conference.

Key Points: 
  • STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DEKRA is making its debut at COP28, the United Nations' annual climate change conference.
  • "Bold actions at national and industry levels will be required to accelerate climate action.
  • Serving over 500,000 customers across numerous industries globally, DEKRA offers more than 500 services in the fields of energy transition, circular economy, and ESG.
  • DEKRA, as a company, has a strong focus on combating climate change and is committed to science-based targets (SBTi) aligned with the 1.5-degree goal.

EQS-News: IR.on continues to expand the Sustainability & ESG team

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Cologne, 9th of November 2023 – The cologne-based consultancy IR.on AG is consistently expanding its "Sustainability & ESG" business unit.

Key Points: 
  • Cologne, 9th of November 2023 – The cologne-based consultancy IR.on AG is consistently expanding its "Sustainability & ESG" business unit.
  • Since 2021, IR.on AG has been advising its clients on sustainability and ESG matters in addition to the main consulting fields of investor relations and financial communications.
  • The company is responding to the increasing demand for ESG services from its clients in the capital market-oriented SME sector.
  • Both clients were previously supported in the development of the sustainability strategy and the preparation of the first sustainability report.

Watershed Adds Water and Waste Data Management to Leading Sustainability Platform

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Monday, October 30, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CA & LONDON, UK, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watershed today announced that customers can now use its industry-leading enterprise sustainability platform to measure, report, and manage water and waste data in addition to greenhouse gas emissions data.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, CA & LONDON, UK, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watershed today announced that customers can now use its industry-leading enterprise sustainability platform to measure, report, and manage water and waste data in addition to greenhouse gas emissions data.
  • The updated functionality allows companies to manage all environmental data in a single platform, enabling better oversight of environmental impact and seamless compliance with regulatory frameworks like the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
  • The new water and waste functionality complements Watershed’s solutions for Scope 1-3 emissions measurement, reporting, and reductions.
  • “Watershed is one of the first solutions to combine deep emissions measurement with water and waste metrics.

Green digitalisation: how software can help in achieving ESG environmental ambitions

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Monday, October 30, 2023

We examined how a Hungarian software company Grape Solutions’ tool can help achieve ESG directives.

Key Points: 
  • We examined how a Hungarian software company Grape Solutions’ tool can help achieve ESG directives.
  • ESG, a directive endorsed by the EU, encourages businesses of all sizes to build an ecosystem that supports green energy transition, social responsibility, and transparent corporate governance.
  • From 2024, the CSRD directive will expand reporting to 50,000 European companies, emphasising transparency regarding environmental impact and financial evolution in green sustainability initiatives.
  • We also have a number of ESG solutions in our software portfolio to help companies achieve a positive rating for the environmental aspect of the ESG directive through green energy and data-driven decision making," he added.