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Gain insights for informed decisions in sustainable practices and responsible investing - [ESG Trends | Seneca ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights-reports/): Access in-depth analysis, research findings, and data-driven insights on Environmental, Social, and Governance topics - [15 Sep｜BYD to launch three ev models to strengthen presence in Japan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/15-sep%ef%bd%9cbyd-to-launch-three-ev-models-to-strengthen-presence-in-japan/): BYD China-headquartered BYD, the world’s largest maker of electric vehicles, held a press conference in Tokyo on Thursday to unveil plans to enter Japan’s passenger vehicle market with three models: […] - [16 EU Nations Cut Emissions Q3/2024, Led by Austria, Hungary, Denmark - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/16-eu-nations-cut-emissions-q3-2024-led-by-austria-hungary-denmark/): The EU continues to make progress in reducing carbon emissions while maintaining economic growth, according to the latest Eurostat report. - [EU Member States Agree on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/18285/): EU member states have reached an agreement to back a proposed law requiring large EU companies to identify and address human rights violations and environmental damage within their supply chains, […] - [2024 Reporting Trends: ESG and Carbon Neutrality Take Center Stage in U.S. Corporations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/2024-reporting-trends-esg-and-carbon-neutrality-take-center-stage-in-us-corporations/): U.S. companies are increasingly embracing sustainability reporting, with 93% of Russell 1000 companies and nearly 100% of S&P 500 firms publishing reports in 2023, reflecting the growing importance of ESG and carbon neutral strategies. - [24 States Sue New York, Vermont Over Climate ‘Superfund’ Laws Targeting Fossil Fuel Firms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/24-states-sue-new-york-vermont-over-climate-superfund-laws-targeting-fossil-fuel-firms/): The U.S. Department of Justice and 24 state attorneys general have launched legal action against New York and Vermont. - [36 Jurisdictions Progress Toward ISSB Standards Adoption, Boosting ESG Transparency and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/36-jurisdictions-progress-toward-issb-standards-adoption-boosting-esg-transparency-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The IFRS Foundation has confirmed that 36 jurisdictions are advancing plans to adopt the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards, solidifying global momentum toward standardized ESG disclosures. - [3M Secures Preliminary Approval for USD10.3bn Settlement in PFAS Water Contamination Case - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/3m-secures-preliminary-approval-for-usd10-3bn-settlement-in-pfas-water-contamination-case/): 3M [MMM:US] has received preliminary approval for a USD10.3bn settlement aimed at resolving claims made by U.S. public water providers regarding the contamination of drinking water with toxic perfluoroalkyl and […] - [3M to Exit PFAS Manufacturing by 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/3m-to-exit-pfas-manufacturing-by-2025/): US industrial conglomerate 3M [MMM:US] announced that it will stop the manufacturing and use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), widely known as “forever chemicals”, across its product portfolio by […] - [4 Examples Of Greenwashing Claims - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/4-examples-of-greenwashing-claims/): In our previous article, we discussed the basic understanding of greenwashing, which refers to the deceptive practice where companies market themselves as environmentally friendly without implementing substantial sustainability measures. - [6 Effective Ways to Avoid Greenwashing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/6-effective-ways-to-avoid-greenwashing/): Greenwashing has become a pressing concern as sustainability gains more attention in both corporate strategies and consumer choices... - [7-Eleven’s Operator to Have More Board Directors from Outside - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/7-elevens-operator-to-have-more-board-directors-from-outside/): Seven & i Holdings [3382:JP], operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, is seeking to have members from outside the firm make up the majority of its board, as reported […] - [7 Steps to Effective Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/7-steps-to-effective-third-party-risk-management-tprm/): In the last episode, we have already studied the basic understanding about TPRM in the context of ESG. In this blog, we will delve into the recommended steps to implement a TPRM program. - [72% of Financial Institutions Ramp Up ESG Investments Amid Rising Climate Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/72-of-financial-institutions-ramp-up-esg-investments-amid-rising-climate-risks/): Amid growing climate risks, financial institutions are increasingly investing in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) technology, with over 72% planning to spend up to $500,000, according to research from BCT Digital. - [85% Companies Maintain Climate Disclosures Despite Policy Shifts - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/85-companies-maintain-climate-disclosures-despite-policy-shifts/): A recent study by Workiva Inc. shows that 85% of companies remain committed to climate disclosures despite political uncertainties. - [85% of Europeans Prioritize Climate Action, Backing Stronger ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/85-of-europeans-prioritize-climate-action-backing-stronger-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): A new Eurobarometer survey reveals overwhelming public support for climate action in Europe, with 85% of Europeans stating that tackling climate change should be a top priority to improve health, quality of life, and resilience. - [A Backlash Emerges in Europe Over the World's Most Stringent ESG Regulations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/a-backlash-emerges-in-europe-over-the-worlds-most-stringent-esg-regulations/): The Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies, Patrick Pouyanne, recently highlighted the impact of ESG regulations on the company’s stock performance compared to its US counterpart, Exxon Mobil Corp. - [A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Scope 2 Emissions Under the GHG Protocol - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/a-comprehensive-guide-to-navigating-scope-2-emissions-under-the-ghg-protocol/): GHG Protocol Emission 2 is a critical component of the Global Greenhouse Gas Protocol, designed to provide a clear framework for measuring and managing emissions. - [A Look at China’s NEV Battery Industry: Two Main Battery Types and Their Leading Producers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/a-look-at-chinas-nev-battery-industry-two-main-battery-types-and-their-leading-producers/): China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance (CABIA), on January 13, published battery data for new energy vehicles (NEVs) for 2020. Last year, the cumulated production yield and sales volume of batteries […] - [INSIGHTS | A Look at ESG Reporting Requirements for Hong Kong-Listed Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/a-look-at-esg-reporting-requirements-for-hong-kong-listed-companies/): Amid the rising awareness of ESG issues, Asian governments are prioritizing ESG related regulations and developing rules to push forward more accountable and sustainable development of companies. The Hong Kong […] - [A Primer on ESG Integration in Portfolio Management - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/a-primer-on-esg-integration-in-portfolio-management/): The traditional approaches to portfolio management have been significantly enriched with the rising importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. Gone are the days when financial metrics alone were […] - [Aberdeen Asset Management Introduces Tech ESG Fund in Thailand - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/aberdeen-asset-management-introduces-tech-esg-fund-in-thailand/): Thailand’s Aberdeen Asset Management, an affiliate of UK-based global investment company Abrdn Plc [ABDN:LN], is launching Abrdn Global Innovation Equity Fund (ABINNO), a mutual fund focused on tech businesses that […] - [Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Launches FTSE ADX ESG Screened Index - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/abu-dhabi-securities-exchange-launches-ftse-adx-esg-screened-index/): The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has launched its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) benchmark index, the FTSE ADX ESG Screened Index, in collaboration with FTSE Russell, as reported […] - [ACC Raises Concerns Over SBTi's Chemical Sector Guidance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/acc-raises-concerns-over-sbtis-chemical-sector-guidance/): The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has expressed significant concerns regarding the draft Chemical Sector Guidance issued by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), arguing that it does not adequately address the complexities of the chemical industry and could hinder its innovative capabilities. - [Acelen to Invest USD2.44bn in Brazil to Produce "Green" Diesel and Jet Fuel - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/acelen-to-invest-usd2-44bn-in-brazil-to-produce-green-diesel-and-jet-fuel/): Acelen, a company backed by Mubadala Capital, plans to invest USD2.44bn over 10 years to produce “green” diesel and jet fuel in Brazil, as reported by Reuters on April 15. The biorefinery, […] - [Achieving Holistic ESG Integration: A Sector-by-Sector Approach - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/achieving-holistic-esg-integration-a-sector-by-sector-approach/): Introduction The momentum behind Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration in investment strategies and corporate performance metrics has never been stronger. However, many organizations still struggle to implement ESG criteria […] - [Acme Solar Raises USD334m Via Offshore Green Bonds for Solar Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/acme-solar-raises-usd334m-via-offshore-green-bonds-for-solar-projects/): Indian power producer Acme Solar Holding Private Limited has raised USD334m by issuing offshore dollar-denominated green bonds, as reported by Mint on July 30. The bonds have a five-year tenor […] - [Activision Blizzard Fined USD35M for Violating Whistleblower Protection and Investor Disclosure Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/activision-blizzard-fined-usd35m-for-violating-whistleblower-protection-and-investor-disclosure-rules/): Video game development and publishing company Activision Blizzard [ATVI:US] agreed to pay USD35m to settle charges of failing to have systems in place to properly handle disclosures of employee complaints […] - [Activist Shareholder Platform Urges Nike to Improve Supply Chain Transparency - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/activist-shareholder-platform-urges-nike-to-improve-supply-chain-transparency/): London-based activist shareholder platform Tulipshare is urging Nike [NIKE:US] to be more transparent about the working conditions in its supply chain, as reported by Reuters on March 30. In a shareholder proposal, Tulipshare asked for a […] - [Adani to Boost Renewables with Green Bonds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adani-to-boost-renewables-with-green-bonds/): Adani Group [ADE:IN], an Indian multinational conglomerate of energy and port, committed to leveraging green bonds to build the world’s largest renewable energy firm, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - ["Adapting to Change: The Resilience of APAC's ESG Framework" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adapting-to-change-the-resilience-of-apacs-esg-framework-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its tapestry of cultures, economies, and environments, has long been a study in contrasts. From technologically advanced cities to remote agrarian communities, APAC’s diversity is […] - ["Adapting to Change: The Resilience of APAC's ESG Framework" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adapting-to-change-the-resilience-of-apacs-esg-framework/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its tapestry of cultures, economies, and environments, has long been a study in contrasts. From technologically advanced cities to remote agrarian communities, APAC’s diversity is […] - [Adapting to Climate Change: A Risk Assessment Framework - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adapting-to-climate-change-a-risk-assessment-framework/): Introduction As the consequences of climate change become increasingly apparent, organizations are coming to understand that adaptation is no longer optional but necessary. Adapting to climate change is not just […] - [Adapting to Climate Risks: ESG Considerations for APAC's Agriculture Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adapting-to-climate-risks-esg-considerations-for-apacs-agriculture-sector/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, home to over 60% of the world’s population, plays a critical role in the global food system. With its diverse ecosystems and vast agricultural lands, APAC […] - [Adapting to the New ESG Disclosure Requirements Across Africa’s Evolving Business Landscape - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adapting-to-the-new-esg-disclosure-requirements-across-africas-evolving-business-landscape/): Sustainability-related disclosure is rapidly evolving across Africa, driven by increasing awareness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and a rising demand for transparency and accountability in business practices. - [ADB Commits USD15bn in Climate Financing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adb-commits-usd15bn-in-climate-financing/): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) [ATB:AU] announced that it will provide an additional USD15bn in funding for emerging markets to tackle climate change under a new, faster lending model, as reported by Nikkei Asia on April 14. Under this model, advanced economies […] - [ADB Scales Up 2030 Climate Financing Ambition to USD100bn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adb-scales-up-2030-climate-financing-ambition-to-usd100bn/): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will increase its climate financing goals by USD20bn to a new target of USD100bn for the 2019-2030 period, as reported by Reuters on October 12. […] - [ADB to Provide USD660m Loan to A Monsoon Wind project in Laos - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adb-to-provide-usd660m-loan-to-a-monsoon-wind-project-in-laos/): BCPG Plc [BCPG:TB], a renewable energy unit of Thailand’s state-run Bangchak Corporation Plc [BCP:TB], would secure a THB22bn (USD660m) loan from the Asian Development Bank [ATB:AU] for developing a monsoon […] - [ADB, VPB Sign USD500m Package for Women-owned SMEs, Social Projects in Vietnam - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adb-vpb-sign-usd500m-package-for-women-owned-smes-social-projects-in-vietnam/): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) [ATB:AU] and Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPB) signed a loan package of up to USD500m to expand access to finance for women-owned small and medium-sized […] - [ADNOC Gas and Indian Oil Corp Strike LNG Supply Deal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adnoc-gas-and-indian-oil-corp-strike-lng-supply-deal/): ADNOC Gas of Abu Dhabi [ADNOCGAS:UH] has revealed a significant deal with Indian Oil Corp [IOCL:IN], which entails the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) over a period of 14 […] - [ADNOC's USD23bn Push for Decarbonization and Economic Growth - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adnocs-usd23bn-push-for-decarbonization-and-economic-growth/): Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced an increased commitment to decarbonization and lower-carbon projects, raising its budget from USD15bn to USD23bn, as reported by Reuters on January 22. The […] - [Adopting Corporate Governance Codes for ESG Excellence - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/adopting-corporate-governance-codes-for-esg-excellence/): In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become pivotal elements for companies aiming to achieve long-term sustainability and success. While ESG is often viewed […] - [Advancements in the UK's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/advancements-in-the-uks-sustainability-disclosure-requirements/): Recent developments in the United Kingdom - [Advantec Partners with Philippines to Power Factories with Solar Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/advantec-partners-with-philippines-to-power-factories-with-solar-energy/): Japanese solar power system operator Advantec has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Philippines to provide renewable energy to over 30 factories and buildings in the Pampanga Economic Zone […] - [AES to Invest USD13bn to Build Wind Farm in Vietnam - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/aes-to-invest-usd13bn-to-build-wind-farm-in-vietnam/): US energy company AES [AES:US] intends to invest USD13bn in the construction of a wind farm in Vietnam with a total installed capacity of 4,000 megawatts (MW), as reported by Reuters […] - [Africa Advances Carbon Market Strategy to Drive Climate Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/africa-advances-carbon-market-strategy-to-drive-climate-finance/): Africa has taken a major leap toward climate leadership with the launch of the Africa Carbon Support Facility (ACSF). - [Africa Leading the Way in Building Sustainable Energy Investments Through ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/africa-leading-the-way-in-building-sustainable-energy-investments-through-esg/): ESG standards and regulatory frameworks are key factors driving energy investments in Africa, particularly in the oil and gas sector. According to Eleanor Adaralegbe, CFO of Seplat Energy, ESG influences project risks, compliance, and financing options. - [AGL Energy Abandons Split-Off Plan due to Shareholder Opposition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/agl-energy-abandons-split-off-plan-due-to-shareholder-opposition/): Australia’s top power producer AGL Energy [AGL:AU] has abandoned plans to split the company due to strong resistance from its main shareholder, Mike Cannon-Brookes, who is also an active environmentalist, […] - [AI Companies Pledge Safeguards and Collaboration to Boost Biden's AI Regulation Efforts - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ai-companies-pledge-safeguards-and-collaboration-to-boost-bidens-ai-regulation-efforts/): US President Joe Biden revealed that several major AI companies, such as OpenAI, Alphabet [GOOGL:US], and Meta Platforms [META:US], have voluntarily committed to enhancing AI safety measures, as reported by […] - [AIIB Cautions Governments Against Building New Fossil Fuel Power Stations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/aiib-cautions-governments-against-building-new-fossil-fuel-power-stations/): The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a China-backed multilateral development bank (MDB), warns governments against building new fossil fuel power stations during the current global energy crisis, as reported by […] - [AIIB Freezes Lending to Russia and Belarus amidst Economic Uncertainty - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/aiib-freezes-lending-to-russia-and-belarus-amidst-economic-uncertainty/): The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) suspended all businesses relating to Russia and Belarus on March 4, as reported by Nikkei Asia on the same day. The AIIB stated that […] - [AIIB Revises ESF to Strengthen Environmental and Social Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/aiib-revises-esf-to-strengthen-environmental-and-social-standards/): Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors approved a revised Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), reasserting its commitments to environmental and social standards on May 21, as reported by […] - [Air Products to Build Europe’s Largest Blue Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/air-products-to-build-europes-largest-blue-hydrogen-plant-in-rotterdam/): Air Products [APD:US], a US-based industrial gas producer, has unveiled its intentions to construct Europe’s largest blue hydrogen plant in Rotterdam, Netherlands, as reported by ESG Today on November 6. This […] - [Alberta to Launch Emissions-Cutting Technology Incentive Program for Oil Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/alberta-to-launch-emissions-cutting-technology-incentive-program-for-oil-industry/): Alberta, Canada, the largest oil-producing province, is planning to launch an investment incentive program for emissions-reducing technologies such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the near future, according to […] - [Alibaba Fined RMB18.2bn for Violating Anti-Monopoly Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/alibaba-fined-rmb18-2bn-for-violating-anti-monopoly-law/): State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on April 10 announced administrative punishments on Alibaba [BABA:US] for the abuse of its dominant market position according to the Anti-Monopoly Law, as reported […] - [Chinese E-Commerce Company Alibaba Pledges Carbon Neutrality by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/alibaba-pledges-carbon-neutrality-by-2030/): Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba [BABA:US] announced a carbon neutrality target for its operations by 2030 and pledged to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 1.5bn tons across all its businesses […] - [Alibaba Put on US SEC Watch List for Potential Delisting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/alibaba-put-on-us-sec-watch-list-for-potential-delisting/): China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba [BABA:US] has been put on the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) watch list of Chinese businesses that may potentially be delisted from all US exchanges, […] - [Alibaba, Tencent, Hive Box Fined for Monopolistic Practices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/alibaba-tencent-hive-box-fined-for-monopolistic-practices/): Antitrust regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulations (SAMR), fined Alibaba [BABA:US] Investments, Shenzhen Hive Box Technology, and China Literature [0772:HK], a subsidiary under Tencent [0700:HK], half a million RMB […] - [Alibaba Employs Social Engagement to Reduce COVID-19 Impacts - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/alibabas-social-engagement-to-reduce-covid-19-impacts/): Alibaba [BABA:US] has been evaluating methods to incorporate sustainability into the firm’s long-term strategy, looking to achieve business development in a socially responsible manner. The Chinese conglomerate has leveraged its […] - [Aligning Corporate Social Responsibility Policy with ESG Goals: A Comprehensive Guide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/aligning-corporate-social-responsibility-policy-with-esg-goals-a-comprehensive-guide/): The nexus between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals has never been more relevant than it is today. As stakeholders increasingly focus on the impact […] - [Aligning Values- The Transformation of ESG Criteria in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/aligning-values-the-transformation-of-esg-criteria-in-apac/): The alignment of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria with the operational, strategic, and investment principles of corporations is metamorphosing the business and financial landscapes in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. […] - [Aligning with CSRD: A Step-by-Step Approach - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/aligning-with-csrd-a-step-by-step-approach/): The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, or CSRD, is a new rule that demands all-inclusive ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reporting standards in the EU and sometimes, even outside it. - [Amazon and Bezos Earth Fund's Influence on Carbon Credit Market Raises Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/amazon-and-bezos-earth-funds-influence-on-carbon-credit-market-raises-concerns/): The growing impact of Amazon and the Bezos Earth Fund on the carbon credit market is sparking debates over climate regulations. - [Amazon and Meta Pledge to Ensure Fair Competition Following UK Watchdog Investigations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/amazon-and-meta-pledge-to-ensure-fair-competition-following-uk-watchdog-investigations/): The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced commitments from Amazon [AMZN:US]and Meta [META:US] to uphold fair competition on their retail platforms, as reported by The Guardian on November […] - [Amazon Announces First Investment in Direct Air Capture Technology - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/amazon-announces-first-investment-in-direct-air-capture-technology/): Amazon [AMZN:US] has entered into a ten-year agreement with Occidental’s [OXY:US] carbon capture platform, 1PointFive, to purchase 250,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits, as reported by Bloomberg on August […] - [Amazon Fund Allocates USD65m to Bolster Rainforest Security Against Deforestation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/amazon-fund-allocates-usd65m-to-bolster-rainforest-security-against-deforestation/): Brazil’s National Development Bank [BNDE3:BZ] has approved BRL318m (USD65m) from the USD1.3bn Amazon Fund for a security project aimed at combating deforestation and environmental crimes in the Amazon rainforest, as […] - [Amazon Web Services to Reduce Water Usage at Global Data Centers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/amazon-web-services-to-reduce-water-usage-at-global-data-centers/): Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s largest cloud-computing provider under Amazon.com [AMZN:US], pledged to replenish all the water it uses for data centers by 2030, as reported by Yahoo on […] - [American Airlines Faces Challenges and Innovations in ESG and Sustainability Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/american-airlines-faces-challenges-and-innovations-in-esg-and-sustainability-strategy/): American Airlines is making strides in addressing aviation’s impact on climate change, as outlined in its 2023 Sustainability Report. CEO Robert Isom highlights both the progress and challenges faced by the airline and the broader industry. - [America's Top Companies Excel in ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/americas-top-companies-excel-in-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategies/): Newsweek - [An Analysis of CATL’s New Energy Development Outlook from an ESG POV - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/an-analysis-of-catls-new-energy-development-outlook-from-an-esg-pov/): Company Introduction Founded in 2011, Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) [300750:CH] now is one of the world’s leading companies for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries. The firm mainly focuses on R&D, production, and […] - [An Overview of Global Net-zero Carbon Initiatives for Investors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/an-overview-of-global-net-zero-carbon-initiatives-for-investors/): The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) will be held in Glasgow from November 1 to 12, 2021, which draws attention to achieve the targets set in the Paris Agreement […] - [Analysis of Kuaishou before IPO: Competition and Challenges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/analysis-of-kuaishou-before-ipo-competition-and-challenges/): Chinese short-video platform Kuaishou Technology [1024:HK] will debut at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on February 5. The expected initial public offering (IPO) will raise as much as USD5bn and […] - [Ant Group Completes First ESG-Linked Loan Deal in China Tech Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ant-group-completes-first-esg-linked-loan-deal-in-china-tech-sector/): Ant Group, an affiliate of Chinese tech giant Alibaba [BABA:US], has completed a sustainability-linked loan (SLL) agreement with BNP Paribas [BNP:FP], marking the first SLL deal in China’s technology sector, […] - [Ant Group Promises to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ant-group-promises-to-achieve-carbon-neutrality-in-2030/): Ant Group announced on March 12 that the firm will achieve net-zero carbon emission in 2030, covering its supply chains, business travel, and others that are owned or controlled by […] - [ANZ Shells out AUD100bn to Support Customers in Net-Zero Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/anz-shells-out-aud100bn-to-support-customers-in-net-zero-transition/): Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) [ANZ:AU] has allocated AUD100bn (USD67.63bn) for helping its customers reduce carbon emissions by 2030, as the lender seeks to speed up its net-zero […] - [APAC's Roadmap to Sustainable Finance: The ESG Connection - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/apacs-roadmap-to-sustainable-finance-the-esg-connection-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, known for its economic dynamism, has witnessed a transformative shift towards sustainable finance in recent years. With the increasing awareness of global challenges like climate change, […] - ["APAC's Roadmap to Sustainable Finance: The ESG Connection" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/apacs-roadmap-to-sustainable-finance-the-esg-connection/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, known for its economic dynamism, has witnessed a transformative shift towards sustainable finance in recent years. With the increasing awareness of global challenges like climate change, […] - [APEC Advances Marine Sustainability Before Ministerial Meeting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/apec-advances-marine-sustainability-before-ministerial-meeting/): APEC member economies gathered in Gyeongju to advance a unified approach to ocean sustainability for the upcoming AOMM in Busan. - [APEC Leaders Agree on Bangkok Goals for Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/apec-leaders-agree-on-bangkok-goals-for-sustainability/): Representatives and leaders of 21 economies endorsed the Bangkok Goals for sustainable growth at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2022 summit held in Thailand, as reported by Strait Times on […] - [Apple Doubles Investment in Restore Fund to Tackle Carbon Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/apple-doubles-investment-in-restore-fund-to-tackle-carbon-emissions/): Apple Inc [AAPL:US] has announced that it has increased its financial commitment to the Restore Fund, which was established two years ago to invest in projects that remove carbon from […] - [Apple Lets Music Streaming Apps Offer Payment Methods Outside of App Store after EU Antitrust Fine - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/apple-lets-music-streaming-apps-offer-payment-methods-outside-of-app-store-after-eu-antitrust-fine/): Apple [APPL:US] has implemented new policies on the App Store within the European Economic Area (EEA) to allow music streaming apps to inform users of ways alternative to its App […] - [Apple, Nike, Push for Adoption of Clean Energy in Supply Chains - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/apple-nike-push-for-adoption-of-clean-energy-in-supply-chains/): Apple [AAPL:US], Nike [NKE:US], and several prominent US companies have announced the launch of the Clean Energy Procurement Academy, an initiative aimed at providing skills and resources to enable companies […] - [Apple Pays USD13.65m Fine to Russia Over Alleged Market Dominance in In-App Payments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/apple-pays-usd13-65m-fine-to-russia-over-alleged-market-dominance-in-in-app-payments/): Apple [AAPL:US] has paid a fine of RUB1.2bn (USD13.65m) to Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) for alleged abuse of its dominant market position related to in-app payments, as reported by […] - [Apple Strengthens Its Carbon Neutral Strategy with New iPhone 16 Environmental Report - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/apple-strengthens-its-carbon-neutral-strategy-with-new-iphone-16-environmental-report/): Apple has once again highlighted its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality with the release of its latest Product Environmental Report, focused on the newly launched iPhone 16 lineup. - [Apple Talks with CATL and BYD for Battery Supply of Apple Car - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/apple-talks-with-catl-and-byd-for-battery-supply-of-apple-car/): Apple [AAPL:US] is in early-stage talks with two Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers, Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) [300750:CH] and BYD [1211:HK], about battery supply for its future Apple Car, according […] - [Apple Unveils First Carbon Neutral Product with Series 9 Watch Launch - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/apple-unveils-first-carbon-neutral-product-with-series-9-watch-launch/): Apple [AAPL:US] has made a groundbreaking stride in its commitment to sustainability with the launch of its Series 9 Watch, marking the tech giant’s first carbon-neutral product, as reported by […] - [Arab Banks Strengthen ESG Integration Amid Climate Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/arab-banks-strengthen-esg-integration-amid-climate-risks/): The banking sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is increasingly recognizing the urgency of addressing climate-related risks through the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. - [Arabesque S-Ray Partners with Seneca ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/arabesque-s-ray-partners-with-seneca-esg-to-deliver-best-in-class-climate-esg-data-analytics-and-workflow-automation-tools-for-investment-firms/): Arabesque S-Ray and Seneca ESG will collaborate to integrate Arabesque S-Ray’s climate-focused Temperature Score and Emissions data into Seneca ESG’s ZENO software platform. The integration will enable investment firm users […] - [Aramco Partners with Topsoe for Groundbreaking Lower-Carbon Hydrogen Plant in Saudi Arabia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/aramco-partners-with-topsoe-for-groundbreaking-lower-carbon-hydrogen-plant-in-saudi-arabia/): Saudi Arabia’s Aramco [ARAMCO:AB] has taken a significant leap towards environmental sustainability by partnering with Danish decarbonisation company Topsoe to build a pioneering lower-carbon hydrogen plant in the kingdom, as […] - [ArcelorMittal Receives EUR850m from French Government to Decarbonize Steel Plant in Dunkirk - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/arcelormittal-receives-eur850m-from-french-government-to-decarbonize-steel-plant-in-dunkirk/): Europe’s biggest steelmaker ArcelorMittal SA [MT:NA] and the French government will invest EUR1.8bn (USD1.97bn) to cut emissions from the company’s steel plant in Dunkirk, as reported by Reuters on January […] - [Argentina's YPF to Pay Nearly USD300m in Settlement of US Environmental Case - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/argentinas-ypf-to-pay-nearly-usd300m-in-settlement-of-us-environmental-case/): Argentina’s state-owned oil company, YPF [YPF:US], has agreed to pay almost USD300m to creditors of its now-bankrupt subsidiary, Maxus Energy Corporation [MXS:US], over a historic US environmental case, as reported by Reuters on April […] - [Asahi Kasei to Make lithium-ion Battery Materials from CO2 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/asahi-kasei-to-make-lithium-ion-battery-materials-from-co2/): Japanese chemical producer Asahi Kasei [3407:JP] has developed a technology to produce lithium-ion battery materials from carbon dioxide (CO2), as reported by Nikkei Asia on June 16. The new technology […] - [ASEAN-UK Symposium Boosts Creative Economy Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/asean-uk-symposium-boosts-creative-economy-sustainability/): The ASEAN-UK Symposium on the Development of the ASEAN Creative Economy Sustainability Framework took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - [Asian Companies Face Risks Amid EU’s Stricter Sustainability Reporting Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/asian-companies-face-risks-amid-eus-stricter-sustainability-reporting-rules/): As the European Union - [Asian Institutional Investors Urged to Focus on Measurable ESG and Transition Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/asian-institutional-investors-urged-to-focus-on-measurable-esg-and-transition-targets/): Asset owners across Asia are being urged to shift away from simply selecting green assets and adopt a more comprehensive approach to sustainability that includes measurable transition targets. - [ASIC Urges Immediate Preparation for Compulsory Climate Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/asic-urges-immediate-preparation-for-compulsory-climate-reporting/): In an evolving landscape of environmental awareness and accountability, organizations are being prompted to gear up for mandatory climate reporting as per recent insights from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Crowe UK. - [Assent Releases Its 2023 Report on Sustainability Achievements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/assent-releases-its-2023-report-on-sustainability-achievements/): Assent has unveiled its 2023 Sustainability Report, marking a pivotal moment for businesses and stakeholders keen on advancing their ESG goals. - [Assessing the Social Impact of Your Supply Chain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/assessing-the-social-impact-of-your-supply-chain/): Introduction The concept of social impact has evolved from a philanthropic initiative to a critical business metric that requires careful assessment and management. One area where this is especially true […] - [Association of British Insurers Issues Guidance on Fighting Biodiversity Loss - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/association-of-british-insurers-issues-guidance-on-fighting-biodiversity-loss/): The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has issued guidance aimed at helping insurers and long-term savings providers contribute to the fight against biodiversity loss in the UK, as reported by Bloomberg […] - [Atlas Capital to Launch USD10m Fund to Help Climate Tech Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/atlas-capital-to-launch-usd10m-fund-to-help-climate-tech-companies/): Atlas Capital plans to raise USD10m for its fund next month to assist US climate tech startups looking to grow into Southeast Asia, as reported by Nikkei Asia on July 24. […] - [Australia Advances ESG Reporting with New Sustainability Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-advances-esg-reporting-with-new-sustainability-standards/): Australia is making significant strides in sustainability reporting with the development of the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS). These new standards, created by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), will be mandatory for companies, marking a shift from the previously voluntary frameworks. - [Australia Embraces $1.24B Green Aluminum Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-embraces-1-24b-green-aluminum-plan/): The Australian government has announced $1.24-billion commitment to green aluminium production, reinforcing its dedication to ESG principle. - [Australia Establishes First Offshore Wind Farm Zone on Gippsland Coast - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-establishes-first-offshore-wind-farm-zone-on-gippsland-coast/): Australia established its first offshore wind farm zone off the southern coast of the country, where several long-awaited large-scale wind power plants will be constructed, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Australia, Germany to Jointly Establish Hydrogen Development Incubator with USD90m - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-germany-to-jointly-establish-hydrogen-development-incubator-with-usd90m/): Australia and Germany will set up the German-Australian Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Incubator, or HyGATE, to propel pilots, trials, demonstrations, and research for hydrogen projects, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Australia Issues Final Climate Disclosure Guide as ESG Reporting Becomes Mandatory in 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-issues-final-climate-disclosure-guide-as-esg-reporting-becomes-mandatory-in-2025/): Australia’s financial regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has released Regulatory Guide 280 (RG 280). - [Australia Joins Global Pledge to Reduce Methane Emissioustralia Joins Global Pledge to Reduce Methane Emission - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-joins-global-pledge-to-reduce-methane-emissioustralia-joins-global-pledge-to-reduce-methane-emission/): Australia has joined the Global Methane Pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030, as reported by Reuters on October 23. The Global Methane Pledge, led by the US […] - [Australia Launches $1B Green Iron Fund for Low-Carbon Steel - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-launches-1b-green-iron-fund-for-low-carbon-steel/): Australia is making a major commitment to green steel production with the launch of a A$1 billion Green Iron Investment Fund, - [Australia Launches ESG Framework to Accelerate Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-launches-esg-framework-to-accelerate-carbon-neutral-strategy/): Australia has officially unveiled its first sustainable finance taxonomy, a major milestone in the nation’s ESG and carbon neutral strategy. - [Australia Launches USD650m Fund to Subsidize Domestic Solar Panel Manufacturing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-launches-usd650m-fund-to-subsidize-domestic-solar-panel-manufacturing/): Australia will set up an AUD1bn (USD653m) fund to ramp up domestic production of solar panels, in a move to accelerate the transition towards renewable energy, as reported by Reuters […] - [Australia Leads with ESG Transparency Through Country-by-Country Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-leads-with-esg-transparency-through-country-by-country-reporting/): Australia has made history as the first country to mandate public country-by-country reporting (CBCR) for multinational enterprises, a landmark move in tax transparency and ESG practices. - [Australia Mulls Law to Bar Bosses from Contacting Employees After Work - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-mulls-law-to-bar-bosses-from-contacting-employees-after-work/): Australia’s Senate committee will review the broad reforms proposed in the Fair Work Legislation Amendment Act 2023, including a high-profile bill that grants workers the “right to disconnect” from workplaces outside […] - [Australia Mulls Mandatory Climate Disclosure Rules for Large Entities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-mulls-mandatory-climate-disclosure-rules-for-large-entities/): The Australian government released a consultation paper on the development of a climate risk disclosure framework for businesses and financial institutions, with plans to make the reporting rules mandatory for […] - [Australia Passes Landmark Climate Reporting Bill, Strengthens ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-passes-landmark-climate-reporting-bill-strengthens-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): Australia’s House of Representatives has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill, introducing mandatory climate-related reporting requirements for large and medium-sized companies. - [Australia Passes Law Requiring Companies to Disclose Gender Pay Gap - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-passes-law-requiring-companies-to-disclose-gender-pay-gap/): On Thursday, Australia passed a new law that mandates companies with over 100 employees to disclose their gender pay gap from the beginning of next year, as reported by Reuters on March 29. It […] - [Australia Passes Legislation to Develop Offshore Wind Power Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-passes-legislation-to-develop-offshore-wind-power-industry/): The Australian Parliament on November 25 passed the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill 2021, which sets a framework for developing offshore wind farms and transmission lines, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Australia Promotes Biofuels Development towards Net-Zero Emission Goal by 2050 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-promotes-biofuels-development-towards-net-zero-emission-goal-by-2050/): The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) rolled out a roadmap of developing bioenergy over the next decade, with an investment of AUS33.5m (USD24.2m) from the Australian government, as reported by […] - [Australia Proposes IFRS-based Climate-related Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-proposes-ifrs-based-climate-related-reporting-standards/): The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has released an exposure draft outlining proposed standards for companies to report climate-related information, as reported by ESG Today on October 23. These standards […] - [Australia Proposes Mandatory Climate Reporting Legislation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-proposes-mandatory-climate-reporting-legislation/): The Australian government has proposed new draft legislation to enforce mandatory climate-related reporting obligations on large and medium-sized companies, as reported by ESG Today on January 15. These requirements would […] - [Australia Relaxes Fuel Efficiency Rules for Some Pick-up Trucks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-relaxes-fuel-efficiency-rules-for-some-pick-up-trucks-2/): Australia has eased its proposed vehicle emissions regulations that will fine producers of emissions-intensive vehicles and incentivize those producing or importing cleaner vehicles, as reported by Reuters on March 26. […] - [Australia Relaxes Fuel Efficiency Rules for Some Pick-up Trucks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-relaxes-fuel-efficiency-rules-for-some-pick-up-trucks/): Australia has eased its proposed vehicle emissions regulations that will fine producers of emissions-intensive vehicles and incentivize those producing or importing cleaner vehicles, as reported by Reuters on March 26. […] - [Australia Releases 2050 Net-Zero Goal without Legal Support - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-releases-2050-net-zero-goal-without-legal-support/): The Australian government announced its commitment to achieving the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but put no effort in establishing any legislation to step towards the goal, according […] - [Australia Sets New Standards in ESG with Massive Marine Park Expansion - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-sets-new-standards-in-esg-with-massive-marine-park-expansion/): Australia has made a significant stride in ocean conservation, expanding its marine protection efforts as it hosts the first Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney. The Australian government announced the expansion of the sub-Antarctic Heard and McDonald Islands Marine Park, adding 310,000 square kilometers of no-take zones. - [Australia, Singapore Sign Agreements to Promote Cooperations in Green Economy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-singapore-sign-agreements-to-promote-cooperations-in-green-economy/): Singapore and Australia signed a groundbreaking agreement to enhance cooperation in the green economy, including climate investment, financing, and technology, as reported by Strait Times on October 18. Under the […] - [Australia to Adopt Net Zero Authority to Ensure Fair Climate Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-to-adopt-net-zero-authority-to-ensure-fair-climate-transition/): The Australian government is establishing the Net Zero Authority, which will guide the country’s economic transformation to net zero emissions, as reported by ESG Today on May 5. The new authority […] - [Australia to Boost Capacity for Offshore Carbon Capture and Storage - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-to-boost-capacity-for-offshore-carbon-capture-and-storage/): Australia plans to scale up its capability for offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) and seek public opinions on a new round of greenhouse gas storage areas, as reported by Reuters […] - [Australia to Build USD1.7bn Data Center Powered by Green Electricity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-to-build-usd1-7bn-data-center-powered-by-green-electricity/): Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, an investor in low carbon and renewable energy infrastructure, has received approval to build a renewable-powered data center project called SuperNode, as reported by Reuters on July […] - [Australia to Build USD34m Renewable Hydrogen Plant in Victoria - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-to-build-usd34m-renewable-hydrogen-plant-in-victoria/): Australia’s Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced the approval of a plan to construct a AUD51m (USD34m) renewable hydrogen plant in Victoria state, the country’s renewable energy hub, as reported […] - [Australia to Establish Its First National Environmental Protection Agency - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-to-establish-its-first-national-environmental-protection-agency/): The Australian government announced that it will carry out the second phase of the country’s Nature Positive Plan, which involves establishing an independent environmental regulator, the Environment Protection Australia (EPA), […] - [Australia to Introduce Financial Incentives Schemes to Spur Clean Energy Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-to-introduce-financial-incentives-schemes-to-spur-clean-energy-investments/): Australia plans to roll out a series of financial incentives aimed at bolstering investments in the domestic clean energy industry, as reported by Reuters on February 16. Prime Minister Anthony […] - [Australia to Introduce Rules on Vehicle Emissions and Promote EV Sales - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-to-introduce-rules-on-vehicle-emissions-and-promote-ev-sales/): The Australian government announced a plan to lay out new regulations targeting vehicle carbon emissions to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs), as reported by Reuters on August 19. […] - [Australia to Introduce Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards to Promote EV Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-to-introduce-vehicle-fuel-efficiency-standards-to-promote-ev-industry/): Australia is set to introduce fuel efficiency standards as part of its new national electric vehicle (EV) strategy, in a bid to catch up with other developed economies in promoting EV adoption, as reported by Reuters on April 19. According to Energy Minister […] - [Australia to Issue Inaugural Sovereign Green Bond Next Year - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-to-issue-inaugural-sovereign-green-bond-next-year/): Australia is set to issue its first sovereign green bond in mid-2024, as reported by the Australian Financial Review on April 21. Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated that this would allow […] - [Australia to Require Biggest Polluters to Cut Emissions Year by Year - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-to-require-biggest-polluters-to-cut-emissions-year-by-year/): Australia’s Labor government proposed a plan to require the country’s largest polluters to cut their emissions intensity by at least 4.9% a year by 2030, starting from July 1, as […] - [Australia to Review Competition Laws to Bolster Productivity Growth - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australia-to-review-competition-laws-to-bolster-productivity-growth/): Australia has announced a two-year review of its competition laws, policies, and institutions with the goal of boosting productivity and wages, as reported by Bloomberg on August 23. Treasurer Jim […] - [Australian Antitrust Watchdog Calls for New Law to Curb Google’s Dominant Position - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-antitrust-watchdog-calls-for-new-law-to-curb-googles-dominant-position/): Antitrust authority Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) pointed out that Google is dominant in the Australian advertising supply chain, which hurts the interests of publishers, advertisers, and consumers, according […] - [Australian Businesses Face Surge in ESG Regulatory Compliance in 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-businesses-face-surge-in-esg-regulatory-compliance-in-2024/): In 2024, the focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance has intensified as businesses worldwide adapt to a growing network of ESG regulations. - [Australian CommBank Serves as Sole Financier for Charter Hall’s Green Building - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-commonwealth-bank-serves-as-sole-financier-for-charter-halls-green-building/): The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) announced that it will issue a green bond of AUD202m to support the Charter Hall’s 480 Swan Street development in Richmond, Victoria, according to […] - [Australian Competition Watchdog Charges Dell for Misleading Prices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-competition-watchdog-charges-dell-for-misleading-prices/): The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has initiated federal court proceedings against Dell Australia [0356592D:AU], a wholly-owned subsidiary of US computer company Dell Technologies [DELL:AV], for inflating the discounts […] - [Australian Corporate Watchdog to Crack Down on Unfounded Net-Zero Statements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-corporate-watchdog-to-crack-down-on-unfounded-net-zero-statements/): The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has pledged to take action against companies that make misleading or unfounded claims about their environmental credentials, as reported by Reuters on November […] - [Australian Firms Fined for Failing to Deliver Promised Internet Speeds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-firms-fined-for-failing-to-deliver-promised-internet-speeds/): Australia’s consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), fined three Australian broadband internet providers AUD33.5m (USD22m) in total for failing to deliver the purchased internet speeds for some of […] - [Australian Governments to Invest USD5.2bn in Renewable Energy Transmission - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-governments-to-invest-usd5-2bn-in-renewable-energy-transmission/): The Australian federal and New South Wales (NSW) state governments will invest a total of USD5.2bn in the development of new electricity transmission infrastructure to increase the use of renewable […] - [Australian Infrastructure Investor IFM to Exit Coal Investment by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-infrastructure-investor-ifm-to-exit-coal-investment-by-2030/): IFM Investors, one of Australia’s largest infrastructure investors, has pledged to phase out thermal coal from its infrastructure portfolio by 2030, as reported by Bloomberg on September 6. The infrastructure […] - [Australian Miner FMG Collaborates with Airbus to Reduce Emission - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-miner-fmg-collaborates-with-airbus-to-reduce-emission/): The hydrogen subsidiary of Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) [FMG:AU] has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus [AIR:FP] to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the aviation sector, […] - [Australian Minerals Recycler Neometals Seeks Dual Listing in London - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-minerals-recycler-neometals-seeks-dual-listing-in-london/): Australia-based mineral project developer Neometals [NMT:AU] is seeking a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), as reported by Bloomberg on February 14. Neometals, which possesses technology for recycling […] - [Australian Pension Fund NGS Super Divests from Fossil Fuel Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-pension-fund-ngs-super-divests-from-fossil-fuel-companies/): Australian pension fund NGS Super has divested from oil and gas firms to reach net-zero carbon emissions in its portfolio by 2030, as reported by Reuters on August 4. The […] - [Australian Prime Minister Refuses Coal Phase Out Commitment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-prime-minister-refuses-coal-phase-out-commitment/): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison declined to commit to a national coal phase-out, as reported by Reuters on September 26. At an interview following a summit at Washington, the Prime […] - [Australian Regulator Urges Disclosure of Asset Impact on Company Results - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-regulator-urges-disclosure-of-asset-impact-in-company-results/): The Australian corporate regulator, ASIC, has emphasized the importance of companies providing comprehensive disclosures regarding the effects of COVID-19 and increasing interest rates on their asset valuations in their upcoming […] - [Australian Renewables Operator PowAR to Expand Investments in Wind and Storage - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-renewables-operator-powar-to-expand-investments-in-wind-and-storage/): Powering Australia Renewables (PowAR), Australia’s largest renewable energy operator, intended to invest in a large wind farm in New South Wales (NSW) and several huge battery and storage projects, according […] - [Australia's Squadron Energy to Invest AUD3bn in Renewable Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-squadron-energy-to-invest-in-aud3bn-in-renewable-energy/): Australian iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest announced that he will invest AUD3bn (USD2.19bn) through his company Squadron Energy to acquire a two-stage renewable energy project, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Australian Stockyard Obtains First Agricultural Sustainability-Linked Loan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-stockyard-obtains-first-agricultural-sustainability-linked-loan/): Australian beef producer Stockyard Group secured a three-year sustainability-linked loan (SLL) from Commonwealth Bank, according to the bank’s press release on July 22. This is the first SLL issued in […] - [Australian Syncline Energy Releases 600MW Battery Project Plan in Victoria - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-syncline-energy-releases-600mw-battery-project-plan-in-victoria/): Australian renewable energy developer Syncline Energy announced its plan for a battery storage project called Melton Renewable Energy Hub in Victoria, with a planned capacity of 600 megawatts (MW), or […] - [Australian Top Pension Funds Criticized of Not Doing Enough on Climate - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-top-pension-funds-criticized-of-not-doing-enough-on-climate/): Activist investor group Market Forces alleged that Australia’s five largest pension funds were not doing enough to push fossil fuel companies toward decarbonization, as reported by Reuters on March 15. […] - [Australian Watchdog Issues New Guidelines on Green Claims to Prevent Greenwashing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australian-watchdog-issues-new-guidelines-on-green-claims-to-prevent-greenwashing/): The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released new draft guidance aimed at preventing greenwashing and ensuring accurate environmental and sustainability claims by businesses, as reported by The Guardian on […] - [Australia's Approach to ESG: Mining, Renewables, and Indigenous Partnerships - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-approach-to-esg-mining-renewables-and-indigenous-partnerships/): Australia, a continent blessed with vast natural resources and a vibrant indigenous culture, has a unique relationship with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. With a robust mining sector, an […] - [Australia’s ARENA to Provide AUD40m to Support Low-Cost Solar Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-arena-to-provide-aud40m-to-support-low-cost-solar-development/): The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will offer AUD40m (USD28.7m) in research and development (R&D) funding to encourage the development of ultra-low-cost solar, as reported by PV Tech on January […] - [Australia’s Carbon Emission Climbed 1% in 2021 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-carbon-emission-climbed-1-in-2021/): Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions climbed by over 1% in 2021, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.1m tonnes in carbon dioxide equivalent, as reported by Reuters on June 27. According to the […] - [Australia's Carbon Neutral Strategy Advances with New Corporate Reporting Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-carbon-neutral-strategy-advances-with-new-corporate-reporting-rules/): Australia - [Australia's Competition Regulator Files Lawsuit against Facebook over Fake Ads - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-competition-regulator-files-lawsuit-against-facebook-over-fake-ads/): Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), the country’s competition regulator, has filed a lawsuit against Facebook’s [FB:US] parent company Meta Platforms for engaging in false or misleading cryptocurrency advertising in […] - [Australia’s Corporate Watchdog Issues First Fine for Greenwashing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-corporate-watchdog-issues-first-fine-for-greenwashing/): The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australia’s corporate watchdog, fined Tlou Energy [TLOU:LN] USD53,280 for greenwashing, or exaggerated claims about environmentally friendly initiatives, as reported by Reuters on October […] - [Australia’s evolving ESG regulatory landscape: managing the legal risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-evolving-esg-regulatory-landscape-managing-the-legal-risks/): Australia is intensifying its commitment to ESG (environmental, social, and governance) policy with renewed momentum following the Labor Party’s re-election. - [Australia’s Federal Election Poised to Reshape Carbon Market and ESG Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-federal-election-poised-to-reshape-carbon-market-and-esg-strategy/): Australia’s May 2025 federal election is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for the country’s ESG and carbon neutral strategy. - [Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group to Reach Green Hydrogen Deal with Covestro - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-fortescue-metals-group-to-reach-green-hydrogen-deal-with-covestro/): Australian iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) [FMG:AU] plans to sign a green hydrogen supply deal with German chemicals maker Covestro [1COV:GR], as reported by Reuters on January 17. […] - [Australia’s Fortescue Metals Invests USD6.2bn in Decarbonizing Iron Ore Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-fortescue-metals-invests-usd6-2bn-in-decarbonizing-iron-ore-business/): Australian iron ore company Fortescue Metals [FMG:AU] announced a plan to invest about USD6.2bn over the next decade to decarbonize its iron ore operations and eliminate the use of fossil […] - [Australia’s Fortescue Metals to Supply Aviation Green Hydrogen to US Universal Hydrogen - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-fortescue-metals-to-supply-aviation-green-hydrogen-to-us-universal-hydrogen/): Australian iron ore mining company Fortescue Metals Group [FMG:AU] and US-based Universal Hydrogen, a company focusing on aviation decarbonization, have inked a preliminary agreement on green hydrogen supplies for the […] - [Australia’s Green Bank Breaks Records with $2.3B Clean Energy Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-green-bank-breaks-records-with-2-3b-clean-energy-investments/): Discover how Australia’s Green Bank Breaks Records with $2.3B Clean Energy Investments - [Australia’s Green Bond Issuance Soars as New Government Pledges Carbon Reduction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-green-bond-issuance-soars-as-new-government-pledges-carbon-reduction/): Australia has issued AUD4.6bn (USD3.2bn) worth of green bonds so far this year, on pace to exceed last year’s AUD6bn (USD4.1bn) total issuance, as reported by Bloomberg on August 20. […] - [Australia's Infinity Lithium to Collaborate with Germany's Thyssenkrupp in Green Hydrogen - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-infinity-lithium-to-collaborate-with-germanys-thyssenkrupp-in-green-hydrogen/): Australia’s mineral exploration company Infinity Lithium [INF:AU] announced a deal with a subsidiary of Germany’s thyssenkrupp AG [TKA:GR] on producing lithium with green hydrogen, as reported by Reuters on December […] - [Australia's Largest Bank CommBank Sued for Underpaying Staff - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-largest-bank-commbank-sued-for-underpaying-staff/): Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has sued the country’s largest bank Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) [CBA:AU] and its subsidiary for underpaying 7,425 workers, as reported by Australian Financial Review […] - [Australia’s Queensland to Launch USD1.8bn Projects with Social and Economic Priority - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-queensland-to-launch-usd1-8bn-projects-with-social-and-economic-priority/): The Australian state of Queensland will launch a USD1.8bn project for the state’s southeast region to improve its local transport network and digital network, as reported by ABC News on […] - [Australia’s Review on Carbon Credit System Finds No Major Problem - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-review-on-carbon-credit-system-finds-no-major-problem/): A six-month review of Australia’s controversial carbon credit system dismissed claims that the system lacks integrity and is unable to achieve real cuts in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as reported […] - [Australia’s Victoria to Invest USD102m in Energy Storage Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-victoria-to-invest-usd102m-in-energy-storage-projects/): Australia’s Victoria state announced a AUD157m (USD102m) package to ramp up battery energy storage, as reported by Reuters on September 27. Specifically, the state government will use the USD102m investment […] - [Australia’s Woodside Petroleum Criticized for Vague Climate Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-woodside-petroleum-criticized-for-vague-climate-plan/): Australia’s biggest natural gas exporter Woodside Petroleum’s [WPL:AU] has been criticized by proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis for its lagging climate strategy, as reported by Reuters on May 9. In […] - [Australia’s Woodside Petroleum to Construct Massive Hydrogen Production Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-woodside-petroleum-to-construct-massive-hydrogen-production-plant/): Woodside Petroleum [WPL:AU], Australia’s major petroleum exploration and production company, plans to build a new hydrogen and ammonia-producing plant near Perth with a production capacity of up to 1,500 tons […] - [Australia’s Woodside Supports Concentrated Solar Power Generation Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/australias-woodside-supports-concentrated-solar-power-generation-projects/): Australia’s largest oil and gas producer Woodside Petroleum [WPL:AU] will fund Bill Gates-backed Heliogen [HLGN:US], supporting the latter in the full-scale trial of concentrated-solar-power (CSP) technology in Australia, as reported […] - [Austrian Trade and Industry Push for Green Deal Review - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/austrian-trade-and-industry-push-for-green-deal-review/): Austria is urging European Commission to review and simplify key environmental regulations under the Green Deal. - [Azerbaijan, Georgia, Hungary, Romania Ink Deal to Bring Gas to Europe - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/azerbaijan-georgia-hungary-romania-ink-deal-to-bring-gas-to-europe/): The leaders of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Hungary, and Romania signed an agreement on December 17 to build an electric submarine cable under the Black Sea to deliver green […] - [Bangladesh's RMG Sector Embraces ESG with GRI Standards for Global Competitiveness - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bangladeshs-rmg-sector-embraces-esg-with-gri-standards-for-global-competitiveness/): The Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh, contributing $47 billion in annual exports, is embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles through the adoption of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. - [Bank of Japan Enhances Climate Lending Amid ESG Disclosure Challenges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bank-of-japan-enhances-climate-lending-amid-esg-disclosure-challenges/): The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is intensifying its support for climate-related investments by pledging ¥7.2 trillion (US$49 billion) in loans for financial institutions - [Bank of Singapore Extends Loan Quantum Limit for ESG Mutual Funds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bank-of-singapore-extends-loan-quantum-limit-for-esg-mutual-funds/): Bank of Singapore (BOS), the private banking arm of OCBC [OCBC:SP], unveiled a new investment financing assessment framework that lifted the loan quantum for mutual funds with high ESG ratings, […] - [Barclays Says Stop to Net Zero Banking Alliance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/barclays-says-stop-to-net-zero-banking-alliance/): Discover how Barclays withdraw from Net Zero Banking Alliance - [Barnier’s Moratorium Suggestion Sparks Debate on France's CSRD Compliance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/barniers-moratorium-suggestion-sparks-debate-on-frances-csrd-compliance/): French Prime Minister Michel Barnier recently suggested a “moratorium” to delay implementing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in France, citing the heavy burden on French companies. - [BCG Purchases 21,000 Tons of Carbon Removal Credits from 1PointFive - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bcg-purchases-21000-tons-of-carbon-removal-credits-from-1pointfive/): Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced a strategic agreement with 1PointFive, the carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) platform affiliated with energy giant Occidental [OXY:US], as reported by ESG Today […] - [Beijing City to Phase out Coal Use, Limit Natural Gas Consumption - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/beijing-city-to-phase-out-coal-use-limit-natural-gas-consumption/): Beijing Municipality rolled out the city’s ecological and environmental protection plan for the 2021-2025 period, or the 14th Five-Year Plan (FYP) period, at a press conference on December 8, as […] - [Beijing Establishes Provincial-Level Green Finance Reform Pilot Zone - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/beijing-establishing-provincial-level-green-finance-reform-pilot-zone/): The municipality of Beijing is accelerating the launch of a green finance pilot zone in order to further improve the quality and effectiveness of the finance sector to support green […] - [Beijing Hyundai to raise USD942m from BAIC Motor, Hyundai - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/beijing-hyundai-to-raise-usd942m-from-baic-motor-hyundai/): BAIC Motor [1958:HK] and Hyundai Motor [005380:KS] agreed to inject USD942m in their joint venture (JV) Beijing Hyundai, each contributing 50% of the fund, as reported by Korea Economic Daily […] - [Beijing Hyundai to Release Two EVs for Mainland Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/beijing-hyundai-to-release-two-evs-for-mainland-market/): Beijing Hyundai Motor, a joint venture (JV) of Hyundai Motor [005380:KS] and BAIC Motor [1958:HK], aims to release two electric vehicle (EV) models specifically for the Mainland in order to […] - [Beijing Police Investigate Commercial Covid Test Labs over Alleged Fraud - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/beijing-police-investigate-commercial-covid-test-labs-over-alleged-fraud/): Beijing police are investigating three COVID-19 mass testing laboratories under the accusation of fraud testing which led to inaccurate results, as reported by South China Morning Post on May 30. […] - [Beijing Releases Emission Reduction Requirements for Autumn, Winter - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/beijing-releases-emission-reduction-requirements-for-the-autumn-winter/): Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau stated that the city released air pollution control targets for autumn and winter from 2020 to the beginning of 2021 on November 11, as […] - [Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Releases First ESG Report - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/beijing-shanghai-high-speed-railway-releases-first-esg-report/): Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway [601816:CH] published its first ESG report for FY20 on November 15, as reported by XinhuaNet on the same day. It is the first time for the […] - [Belgian Farmer Sues TotalEnergies Over Climate Damage - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/belgian-farmer-sues-totalenergies-over-climate-damage/): A Belgian farmer is suing TotalEnergies [TTE:FP], a French oil and gas company, in the Tournai commercial court, seeking compensation for climate change-related damage to his farm, as reported by […] - [Belgian Government Proposes Increase in CSDDD Turnover Threshold to Address Regulatory Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/belgian-government-proposes-increase-in-csddd-turnover-threshold-to-address-regulatory-concerns/): The Belgian government has proposed a significant increase in the turnover threshold for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to address regulatory concerns and opposition from major EU member states. - [Belgium Adopts EU ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Reporting Directive - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/belgium-adopts-eu-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-reporting-directive/): Belgium has officially transposed the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) into national law, aligning its corporate... - [Belgium Implements EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Enhancing ESG Transparency - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/belgium-implements-eu-corporate-sustainability-reporting-directive-enhancing-esg-transparency/): Belgium has officially adopted the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) into national law, marking a significant advancement in sustainability reporting standards. - [Bene Meat Technologies Secures EU Approval for Lab-Grown Pet Food - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bene-meat-technologies-secures-eu-approval-for-lab-grown-pet-food/): Czech start-up Bene Meat Technologies, a subsidiary of the BTL Group, has achieved a significant milestone by securing European Union registration for its lab-grown meat products intended for the pet […] - [Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility for Small Businesses - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/best-practices-in-corporate-social-responsibility-for-small-businesses/): Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not just the purview of large corporations with deep pockets and extensive resources. Small businesses, too, have an important role to play in creating […] - [Beyond Compliance: Innovative ESG Solutions in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/beyond-compliance-innovative-esg-solutions-in-apac-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its unique blend of established economies and emerging markets, is experiencing an ESG transformation. While the initial impetus for adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) […] - ["Beyond Compliance: Innovative ESG Solutions in APAC" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/beyond-compliance-innovative-esg-solutions-in-apac/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its unique blend of established economies and emerging markets, is experiencing an ESG transformation. While the initial impetus for adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) […] - [Beyond ESG: The True Meaning of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/beyond-esg-the-true-meaning-of-corporate-social-responsibility-csr/): In an era where businesses are not just evaluated by their profitability, but by their impact on the world, the concepts of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria and Corporate […] - [BHP and HBIS Collaborate on Carbon Capture Technology Trials to Reduce Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bhp-and-hbis-collaborate-on-carbon-capture-technology-trials-to-reduce-emissions/): Global miner BHP Group Ltd [BHP:AU], an Anglo-Australian multinational mining and metals company, and Chinese steel company HBIS Group Co Ltd [HEBEEZ:CH], one of the largest steelmakers in China, have […] - [BHP Offloads Shares in Australian Coal JV with Japan’s Mitsui for USD1.35bn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bhp-offloads-shares-in-australian-coal-jv-with-japans-mitsui-for-usd1-35bn/): International mining company BHP [BHP:US] has inked a deal to sell its 80% stake in a metallurgical coal joint venture (JV) with Japan’s Mitsui [8031:JP] to Australian coal company Stanmore […] - [BHP to Offload USD14.7bn Oil and Gas Business to Woodside Petroleum - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bhp-to-offload-usd14-7bn-oil-and-gas-business-to-woodside-petroleum/): BHP [BHP:US] unveiled that the group would sell its whole oil and gas business to Australian company Woodside Petroleum [WPL:AU], valued at about AUD20bn (USD14.7bn), as reported by Bloomberg on […] - [Biden Administration Announces USD20bn in Financing for Clean Energy and Climate Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-administration-announces-usd20bn-in-financing-for-clean-energy-and-climate-projects/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced USD20bn in federal grants for thousands of climate and clean energy projects across the US, with a particular focus on low-income and […] - [Biden Administration Announces USD40m in Grants for Training Clean Energy Workforce - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-administration-announces-usd40m-in-grants-for-training-clean-energy-workforce/): The US Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for competitive funding under its Energy Auditor Training (EAT) program, aiming to upskill the workforce with energy efficiency certifications, as reported […] - [Biden Administration Grants Louisiana Authority to Approve Carbon Capture Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-administration-grants-louisiana-authority-to-approve-carbon-capture-projects/): The Biden administration has granted Louisiana regulators new power to attract and approve carbon capture projects, as reported by AP News on December 29. The decision enables Louisiana to take […] - [Biden Administration Implements Rule to Phase Down Climate-Damaging HFCs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-administration-implements-rule-to-phase-down-climate-damaging-hfcs/): The Biden administration has taken another significant step in addressing climate change by issuing a final rule aimed at reducing the use of hydroflourocarbons (HFCs), as reported by Reuters on […] - [Biden Administration Invests USD3.5bn to Fortify U.S. Power Grid Against Climate Challenges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-administration-invests-usd3-5bn-to-fortify-u-s-power-grid-against-climate-challenges/): The Biden administration has taken a significant step towards fortifying the aging U.S. power grid by allocating USD3.5bn in grants for 58 projects spanning 44 states, as reported by October […] - [Biden Administration Launches USD4bn Initiative to Electrify US Ports and Cut Heavy-Duty Truck Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-administration-launches-usd4bn-initiative-to-electrify-us-ports-and-cut-heavy-duty-truck-emissions/): The Biden administration has launched a USD4bn initiative to electrify U.S. ports and reduce heavy-duty truck emissions, as reported by Reuters on May 5. The initiative includes two programs: the […] - [Biden Administration Provides USD4bn in Tax Credits for Clean Energy Manufacturing and Industrial Decarbonization Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-administration-provides-usd4bn-in-tax-credits-for-clean-energy-manufacturing-and-industrial-decarbonization-projects/): The Biden administration has announced USD4bn in tax credits for more than 100 projects across the US that support the development of clean energy supply chainand industrial decarbonization, as reported […] - [Biden Administration Raises Costs of Oil Drilling on Public Lands - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-administration-raises-costs-of-oil-drilling-on-public-lands/): The US Interior Department has finalized a range of new rules to overhaul the federal onshore oil and gas leasing framework, a move that will increase fees for oil and […] - [Biden Administration Restores Some Endangered Species Protection Rules Weakened under Trump - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-administration-restores-some-endangered-species-protection-rules-weakened-under-trump/): The Biden administration has restored some rules aimed at protecting endangered plants and animals that were removed by the Trump administration in 2019, as reported by Reuters on March 28. […] - [Biden Administration to Announce USD7bn Grants for Hydrogen Hubs Across the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-administration-to-announce-usd7bn-grants-for-hydrogen-hubs-across-the-us/): US President Joe Biden is set to announce a funding plan worth up to USD7bn for building regional hydrogen hubs across the US, as reported by Reuters on October 11. […] - [Biden Administration Weighs Tightening Environmental Review of Natural Gas Exports - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-administration-weighs-tightening-environmental-review-of-natural-gas-exports/): The Biden administration is weighing greater scrutiny of the greenhouse gas emissions and climate impact associated with its spiked liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, as reported by Bloomberg on January […] - [Biden-Harris Administration Announces USD1bn Boost for Superfund Cleanups - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-harris-administration-announces-usd1bn-boost-for-superfund-cleanups/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Biden-Harris administration will allocate an additional USD1bn for the Superfund cleanups, as reported by Reuters on February 10. This additional […] - [Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Federal Strategy to Combat Plastic Pollution - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-harris-administration-unveils-ambitious-federal-strategy-to-combat-plastic-pollution/): On July 19, 2024, the Interagency Policy Committee on Plastic Pollution and a Circular Economy (IPC) released the "Mobilizing Federal Action on Plastic Pollution: Progress, Principles, and Priorities" (Plastic Strategy). - [Biden Unveils USD7bn Investment in U.S. Hydrogen Hubs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biden-unveils-usd7bn-investment-in-u-s-hydrogen-hubs/): U.S. President Joe Biden announced a significant milestone in the country’s move towards clean energy by revealing USD7bn in federal grants for the development of seven regional hydrogen hubs across […] - [Big Banks Leverage ESG Strategies in Credit Risk Transfers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/big-banks-leverage-esg-strategies-in-credit-risk-transfers/): Global banks are increasingly integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their financial strategies, particularly through the innovative use of Significant Risk Transfers (SRTs). - [BII, BCG Launch Toolkit to Unlock Billions in Private Capital for Climate and Development Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bii-bcg-launch-toolkit-to-unlock-billions-in-private-capital-for-climate-and-development-finance/): British International Investment (BII) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have unveiled a groundbreaking toolkit aimed at simplifying blended finance structures and unlocking billions in private capital for climate action and development. - [Bill Gates-Founded Fund Invests in Pulsed-Power Technology - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bill-gates-founded-fund-invests-in-pulsed-power-technology/): A European fund under Breakthrough Energy Ventures, founded by Microsoft [MSFT:US] co-founder Bill Gates to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable technology, is investing EUR12m (USD12.3m) in the I-ROX venture […] - [Biodiversity and ESG: Strategies for Conservation in the APAC Region - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/biodiversity-and-esg-strategies-for-conservation-in-the-apac-region/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, known for its rich biodiversity, is home to some of the world’s most unique ecosystems. From the rainforests of Borneo to the vast expanse of the […] - [BIS Launches Green Fund to Support Eco-Friendly Projects in Asia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bis-launches-green-fund-to-support-eco-friendly-projects-in-asia/): The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced the launch of a new green fund to finance environmentally beneficial projects in Asia and the Pacific, as reported by Reuters on February […] - [BlackRock Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Misleading Statements on ESG Practices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/blackrock-faces-lawsuit-over-alleged-misleading-statements-on-esg-practices/): The state of Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against BlackRock[BLK:US], alleging that the world’s largest asset manager violated consumer protection laws by providing misleading information about its environmental, social, and […] - [BlackRock Invests USD550m in Occidental’s Direct Air Capture Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/blackrock-invests-usd550m-in-occidentals-direct-air-capture-project/): Investment company BlackRock Inc [BLK:US] has committed a significant investment of USD550m into energy major Occidental’s [OXY:US] Stratos project, set to become the world’s largest Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility, […] - [BlackRock to Launch USD1.22bn Climate Infrastructure Fund in New Zealand - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/blackrock-to-launch-usd1-22bn-climate-infrastructure-fund-in-new-zealand/): US multinational investor BlackRock [BLK:US] and New Zealand’s government have announced plans to establish a climate infrastructure fund valued at NZD2bn (USD1.22bn), as reported by Reuters on August 8. The […] - [Bloomberg Enhances ESG Reporting with New Sustainability Tools in PORT and PORT Enterprise - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bloomberg-enhances-esg-reporting-with-new-sustainability-tools-in-port-and-port-enterprise/): Bloomberg has launched new tools to help investors measure, manage, and report on the sustainability characteristics of their investment portfolios. These tools are integrated into Bloomberg’s portfolio and risk analytics solutions, PORT and PORT Enterprise. - [Bloomberg Launches Sustainable Investment Tool to Align Financial Decisions with Environmental Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bloomberg-launches-sustainable-investment-tool-to-align-financial-decisions-with-environmental-goals/): In an effort to empower investors who prioritize environmental sustainability, Bloomberg has launched an innovative Sustainable Investment Screening Tool. - [Bloomberg Signs 15-Year Renewable Energy Procurement Agreement with Ørsted - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bloomberg-signs-15-year-renewable-energy-procurement-agreement-with-orsted/): Financial services provider and media company Bloomberg has entered into a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Danish renewable developer Ørsted [ORSTED:DC], as reported by ESG Today on January 22. […] - [Bloomberg Survey Highlights ESG Data Challenges and Drivers in China's Financial Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bloomberg-survey-highlights-esg-data-challenges-and-drivers-in-chinas-financial-sector/): A recent Bloomberg survey conducted at the Bloomberg Sustainable Finance Forum in Shanghai has shed light on the key drivers and challenges of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data adoption among over 150 market participants from the banking, insurance, securities, and technology sectors in China. - [Blueprint for Progress- Integrat…in APAC’s Corporate Culture - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/blueprint-for-progress-integratin-apacs-corporate-culture/): The integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) guidelines within corporate cultures is fundamental for fostering sustainable and responsible business practices. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its dynamic economic landscape, […] - [BNP Paribas Launches Sustainable Asian Cities Bond - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bnp-paribas-launches-sustainable-asian-cities-bond/): BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), the asset management arm of BNP Paribas [BNP:FP], has launched the Sustainable Asian Cities Bond, a new fixed income strategy aiming to support sustainable […] - [BoC Shenzhen Branch Fined RMB11.3m for Non-Compliant Practices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/boc-shenzhen-branch-fined-rmb11-3m-for-non-compliant-practices/): The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has fined the Bank of China’s [3988:HK] (BoC) Shenzhen Branch a total of RMB11.3m (USD1.67m) for violating several laws and regulations, as reported […] - [BoE Explores New Regulatory Capital Frameworks to Better Capture Climate Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/boe-explores-new-regulatory-capital-frameworks-to-better-capture-climate-risks/): The Bank of England (BoE) issued a report setting out its latest thinking on climate-related risks and regulatory capital frameworks, including the challenges it encountered and further work required in determining how climate change will impact the financial institutions it regulates, as […] - [BOJ Decides to Invest in More Green Bonds with Foreign Asset Holdings - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/boj-decides-to-invest-in-more-green-bonds-with-foreign-asset-holdings/): The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced on July 16 that it will start using its USD70bn foreign reserves to buy green bonds as part of efforts to promote global investment […] - [BOJ Includes 43 Lenders in Its Zero-Interest Climate Loan Scheme - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/boj-includes-43-lenders-in-its-zero-interest-climate-loan-scheme/): The Bank of Japan (BOJ) [8301:JP] announced on November 26 that 43 financial institutions are qualified to receive loans under a new scheme targeting activities aimed at combating climate change, […] - [BOJ to Inject USD18bn into Green Finance Scheme - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/boj-to-inject-usd18bn-into-green-finance-scheme/): The Bank of Japan (BOJ) [8301:JP] has provided USD18bn in loans to financial institutions in the first auction for its new climate scheme to combat climate change, as reported by […] - [BOJ to Launch Annual Survey on Climate Finance Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/boj-to-launch-annual-survey-on-climate-finance-market/): Bank of Japan (BOJ) [8301:JP] will conduct annual surveys of financial institutions and enterprises to explore ways of developing the country’s climate finance market, as reported by Reuters on November […] - [BP Gets Approval to Transform Refinery into Biofuel Plant in Australia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bp-gets-approval-to-transform-refinery-into-biofuel-plant-in-australia/): UK oil major BP [BP:LN] has received approval from Western Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority to repurpose its Kwinana refinery south of Perth as a biofuel production factory, as reported by […] - [BP, Iberdrola Team up to Build EV Charging Networks in Spain, Portugal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bp-iberdrola-team-up-to-build-ev-charging-networks-in-spain-portugal/): Spain-based clean energy firm Iberdrola [IBE:SM] and BP [BP/:LN] have announced the launch of a joint venture (JV) for building ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Europe, as reported […] - [BP Reiterates Equal Spendings on Fossil Fuels, Energy Transition by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bp-reiterates-equal-spendings-on-fossil-fuels-energy-transition-by-2030/): British energy giant BP [BP:LN] announced an overhauled budget plan to invest USD8bn more in oil and gas businesses by 2030, while reiterating its pledge to equally divide its spending […] - [BP Starts Production of Renewable Natural Gas in the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bp-starts-production-of-renewable-natural-gas-in-the-us/): BP [BP:US] has inaugurated a pioneering renewable natural gas (RNG) manufacturing plant in Medora, Indiana, as reported by Reuters on October 4. This innovative facility has the capacity to process […] - [BP Takes Over Giant Green Hydrogen Project in Western Australia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bp-takes-over-giant-green-hydrogen-project-in-western-australia/): British oil and gas giant BP [BP:US] has agreed to purchase a 40.5% equity and become the operator of the Asian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH), a hydrogen production base in […] - [BP to Supply Pipeline Natural Gas to China's SPIC from 2023 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bp-to-supply-pipeline-natural-gas-to-chinas-spic-from-2023/): British Petroleum [BP:US] has signed a ten-year supply agreement with a subsidiary of China’s State Power Investment Corp (SPIC) to provide the latter with up to 200,000 tons of piped […] - [Brazil Aims for Regulatory Framework to Drive Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen Development in Energy Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-aims-for-regulatory-framework-to-drive-offshore-wind-and-green-hydrogen-development-in-energy-transition/): Brazil’s energy minister has announced that the country aims to establish a regulatory framework for offshore wind and green hydrogen by the end of this year, as reported by Reuters […] - [Brazil and Norway Unveil Green Shipping Corridor Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-and-norway-unveil-green-shipping-corridor-plan/): Brazil and Norway have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green shipping corridor between the two nations. - [Brazil Champions Energy Transition and Climate Leadership Ahead of COP30 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-champions-energy-transition-and-climate-leadership-ahead-of-cop30/): Brazil is positioning itself as a global leader in the fight against climate change as it prepares to host COP30 in 2025. - [Brazil, China in Talks to Establish Green Investment Fund - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-china-in-talks-to-establish-green-investment-fund/): Brazil and China are in talks to create a fund for financing the development of green industry and renewable energy in both countries, according to two senior Brazilian officials, as […] - [Brazil Collaborates with GFANZ to Boost Green Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-collaborates-with-gfanz-to-boost-green-investments/): Brazil has announced a partnership with the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), the world’s largest climate-focused financial coalition, to scale up funding for clean energy and nature restoration […] - [Brazil Commits to Carbon Neutrality with Green Ammonia Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-commits-to-carbon-neutrality-with-green-ammonia-projects/): Brazil is advancing its ESG initiatives and carbon neutral strategy by developing large-scale green ammonia projects. - [Brazil Consults Mexico, Chile, and Germany on Establishing Green Bond Framework - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-consults-mexico-chile-and-germany-on-establishing-green-bond-framework/): Brazil’s Finance Ministry revealed that the country is in talks with Mexico, Germany, Colombia, and Chile about setting up a framework to issue environmental, social, and governance (ESG) bonds, as […] - [Brazil, Indonesia, and DRC Join Hands in Forest Conservation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-indonesia-and-drc-join-hands-in-forest-conservation/): The world’s three largest rainforest countries: Brazil, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have formed a partnership to cooperate on forest conservation after a decade of on-off talks […] - [Brazil Must Strengthen ESG Compliance Amid Rising Regulatory Pressures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-must-strengthen-esg-compliance-amid-rising-regulatory-pressures/): Brazil Must Strengthen ESG Compliance Amid Rising Regulatory Pressures - [Brazil Raises USD2bn with Inaugural Green Bond - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-raises-usd2bn-with-inaugural-green-bond/): Brazil successfully raised USD2bn through its inaugural ‘green’ bond issuance, marking a significant step in establishing a benchmark for the private market and supporting the government’s sustainability goals, as reported […] - [Brazil Seeks USD2bn in Funding to Restore Degraded Pastures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-seeks-usd2bn-in-funding-to-restore-degraded-pastures/): Brazil is currently in discussions with international investors to secure BRL10bn (USD2bn) in funding within this year for recovering degraded pastures, as reported by Bloomberg on October 25. Potential investors […] - [Brazil Targets $2B in Sustainable Finance to Restore 1 Million Hectares of Degraded Land - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-targets-2b-in-sustainable-finance-to-restore-1-million-hectares-of-degraded-land/): Brazil is accelerating its ESG and carbon neutral strategy by unveiling a landmark $2 billion blended-finance initiative aimed at restoring 1 million hectares of degraded land. - [Brazil to Establish Carbon Market, Placing Emission Caps on Large Enterprises - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-to-establish-carbon-market-placing-emission-caps-on-large-enterprises/): Brazil’s government is aiming to establish a regulated carbon market to impose emissions limits on major corporations, while simultaneously protecting the interests of indigenous communities engaged in carbon-offset schemes, as […] - [Brazil to Launch Green Transition Plan Worth Hundreds of Billions of Dollars - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-to-launch-green-transition-plan-worth-hundreds-of-billions-of-dollars/): Brazil is gearing up to unveil an ambitious green transition plan that will involve significant investments from both the public and private sectors, totaling hundreds of billions of dollars, as […] - [Brazil to Propose a Forest Conservation Fund at COP28 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-to-propose-a-forest-conservation-fund-at-cop28/): - [Brazil to Raise USD2bn from Its First Sustainable Sovereign Bonds Issuance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazil-to-raise-usd2bn-from-its-first-sustainable-sovereign-bonds-issuance/): Brazil is gearing up to issue its inaugural sustainable sovereign bonds in September, with a value estimated to be around USD2bn, as reported by Reuters on August 24. The issuance […] - [Brazilian State-Run Oil Company Petrobras to Lead Brazil’s Energy Shift - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brazilian-state-run-oil-company-petrobras-to-lead-brazils-energy-shift/): Brazilian state-owned petroleum firm Petrobras will drive the country’s transition to renewable energy, as its new CEO, Jean Paul Prates, stated in a video to employees, as reported by Reuters […] - [BRICS Nations Issues a Joint Statement on Tackling Climate Change - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brics-nations-issues-a-joint-statement-on-tackling-climate-change/): The BRICS countries released a joint statement on May 13 during the virtual BRICS High-level Meeting on Climate Change, as reported by Xinhua on May 14. The meeting was chaired […] - [Bridging the ESG Divide- Strate…Medium Enterprises in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bridging-the-esg-divide-stratemedium-enterprises-in-apac/): Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are no longer the exclusive domain of large corporations. As sustainability gains prominence in business strategies, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Asia-Pacific […] - [Bridging the ESG Gap: Collaborative Initiatives in the APAC Region - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bridging-the-esg-gap-collaborative-initiatives-in-the-apac-region-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, characterized by its economic dynamism and cultural diversity, plays an influential role in the global discourse on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. As nations within […] - ["Bridging the ESG Gap: Collaborative Initiatives in the APAC Region" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bridging-the-esg-gap-collaborative-initiatives-in-the-apac-region/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, characterized by its economic dynamism and cultural diversity, plays an influential role in the global discourse on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. As nations within […] - [Bridging the Gap: ESG Education and Training in APAC Countries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bridging-the-gap-esg-education-and-training-in-apac-countries/): The demand for knowledge and expertise in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics has grown exponentially as stakeholders worldwide increasingly prioritize sustainable and ethical business practices. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, […] - [Brief Overview of China’s Green Manufacturing Initiative - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brief-overview-of-chinas-green-manufacturing-initiative/): China’s manufacturing industry, which involves multiple segments such as equipment, automobile, steel, etc, plays a vital role in the country’s economic development. Though the industry’s share in the nation’s GDP […] - [Britain Funds Landmark Amazon Rainforest Experiment to Study Carbon Dioxide Impact on Trees - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/britain-funds-landmark-amazon-rainforest-experiment-to-study-carbon-dioxide-impact-on-trees/): The British government has announced new funding for a groundbreaking scientific endeavor in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, as reported by Reuters on May 25. The project aims to study […] - [Britain Invests £1.8B to Upgrade Home Energy Efficiency - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/britain-invests-1-8b-to-upgrade-home-energy-efficiency/): The UK government has announced a £1.8 billion investment to upgrade home energy efficiency for 170,000 low-income households. - [Britain Mulls Joining Amazon Fund to Help Brazil Curb Deforestation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/britain-mulls-joining-amazon-fund-to-help-brazil-curb-deforestation/): Britain is considering joining the Amazon Fund, the biggest fund ever created for forest conservation, to support rainforest sustainability, as reported by Reuters on January 3. British environment minister Therese […] - [Britain Submits Plans to UNFCCC to Hit Emissions-Cutting Target - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/britain-submits-plans-to-unfccc-to-hit-emissions-cutting-target/): Britain has officially submitted its climate action plan to the UNFCCC, with the goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035. - [Britain Unveils Carbon Import Levy to Ensure Fair Climate Practices in Global Trade - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/britain-unveils-carbon-import-levy-to-ensure-fair-climate-practices-in-global-trade/): Starting in 2027, Britain will implement a carbon import levy, known as the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), to safeguard businesses against cheaper imports from countries with less stringent climate […] - [Broadcom to Receive EU Antitrust Investigation over USD61bn Takeover of VMware - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/broadcom-to-receive-eu-antitrust-investigation-over-usd61bn-takeover-of-vmware/): US chipmaker Broadcom [AVGO:US] is set to face a setback in its USD61bn deal to acquire cloud computing firm VMware [VMW:US] as EU antitrust regulators intend to launch a full-scale […] - [Brussels Airport Accelerates Carbon Neutral Strategy with Net-Zero Goal by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brussels-airport-accelerates-carbon-neutral-strategy-with-net-zero-goal-by-2030/): Brussels Airport is taking bold steps to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, moving its original target forward by two decades. - [Brussels eases corporate obligations ahead of EU deforestation law implementation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brussels-eases-corporate-obligations-ahead-of-eu-deforestation-law-implementation/): The European Commission has announced a simplification package for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), easing corporate compliance ahead of its implementation on December 31, 2025. - [Brussels Urged to Reduce Regulatory Burdens to Boost Europe’s Economic Independence - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/brussels-urged-to-reduce-regulatory-burdens-to-boost-europes-economic-independence/): As geopolitical shifts challenge Europe’s economic reliance on the US, Brussels is under growing pressure to reform its regulatory framework. - [BT Converts Street Cabinets into EV Charging Points to Tackle Infrastructure Shortage - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bt-converts-street-cabinets-into-ev-charging-points-to-tackle-infrastructure-shortage/): BT [A:LN], the leading telecoms group in the UK, is embarking on a pilot project to convert its street cabinets into electric vehicle (EV) charging units, as reported by Reuters […] - [Budweiser APAC Secures USD500m Sustainability Linked Syndicated Loan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/budweiser-apac-secures-usd500m-sustainability-linked-syndicated-loan/): Budweiser Brewing Company APAC [1876:HK] signed a USD500m sustainability-linked loan (SLL), structured as a revolving credit facility (RCF), with a banking syndicate led by Bank of China [3988:HK] on July […] - [Building a Sustainable Future: The ESG Framework Blueprint - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/building-a-sustainable-future-the-esg-framework-blueprint/): In the shadows of growing global concerns, from climate change to social inequalities, the corporate world is undergoing a paradigm shift. Businesses are no longer evaluated solely on their financial […] - [Seneca ESG showcased by HKMA as an innovative Regtech solution implemented by banks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/bulletin_on_regtech_use_case_seneca/): - [Burkina Faso Signs Nuclear Power Deal with Russia's Rosatom - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/burkina-faso-signs-nuclear-power-deal-with-russias-rosatom/): Burkina Faso has inked a significant memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear company, signaling a key step towards addressing the nation’s energy challenges, as reported by […] - [BYD Confirms Use of Toxic Chemical in Electric Buses Sold to Japan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/byd-confirms-use-of-toxic-chemical-in-electric-buses-sold-to-japan/): Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD [1211:HK] acknowledged the presence of a toxic chemical in electric buses for the Japanese market, days after its Japanese partner Hino Motors froze plans […] - [BYD Contemplates Building First European Vehicle Factory in Hungary - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/byd-contemplates-building-first-european-vehicle-factory-in-hungary/): Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD [1211:HK] is considering Hungary as the location for its inaugural European car plant, as reported by Bloomberg on November 6. Unnamed sources close to […] - [BYD to Launch Three EV Models to Strengthen Presence in Japan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/byd-to-launch-three-ev-models-to-strengthen-presence-in-japan/): China’s car maker BYD [1211:HK] is planning to launch three new models of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2023 in Japan, as reported by Nikkei Asia on September 13. In January […] - [BYD to Roll out Three EV Models in Europe - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/byd-to-roll-out-three-ev-models-in-europe/): Chinese leading electric vehicle (EV) and battery maker BYD [1211:HK] announced that it will release three EV models in the European market as part of its plan to become the […] - [CAC Calls out 105 Mobile Apps on Illegal Data Collection - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cac-calls-out-105-mobile-apps-on-illegal-data-collection/): The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published a notice on its official website on May 21, naming 105 mobile apps for illegal collection and use of personal data. The notice stated that the CAC […] - [CAC, MPS Speak to Alibaba, Tencent, Bytedance and other Eight Firms on Cybersecurity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cac-mps-speak-to-alibaba-tencent-bytedance-and-other-eight-firms-on-cybersecurity/): The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) recently instructed their branches to strengthen the security assessment of voice social software and new internet technologies […] - [CAC Removes Didi from Chinese App Stores amid Cybersecurity Investigation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cac-removes-didi-from-chinese-app-stores-amid-cybersecurity-investigation/): The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on July 4 ordered to remove the mobile app of ride-hailing giant Didi [DIDI:US] from app stores in the country, as reported by Caixin […] - [California Approves USD1.9bn Plan to Expand Clean Transportation Infrastructure - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-approves-usd1-9bn-plan-to-expand-clean-transportation-infrastructure/): The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a USD1.9bn investment plan to scale up the state’s electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, as reported by ESG Today on […] - [California Approves USD7.3bn Plan for Power Transmission Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-approves-usd7-3bn-plan-for-power-transmission-projects/): California’s electric grid operator has given the green light to a USD7.3bn plan for 45 power transmission projects to be implemented over the next ten years, facilitating the connection of […] - [California Eases GHG Reporting Rules to Support Carbon Neutral Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-eases-ghg-reporting-rules-to-support-carbon-neutral-strategies/): California is taking significant steps in advancing corporate climate transparency through the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261). - [California Enhances ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Requirements with SB 219 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-enhances-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-requirements-with-sb-219/): California has intensified its greenhouse gas (GHG) and climate reporting regulations with the enactment of Senate Bill (SB) 219.... - [California Lawmakers Passes Strict Emission Reporting Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-lawmakers-passes-strict-emission-reporting-rules/): California lawmakers have passed new legislation mandating that major corporations, including oil and gas firms and retail giants, disclose their direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, as reported by AP […] - [California Outlines Emissions and Risk Reporting Rules Under New Climate Laws - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-outlines-emissions-and-risk-reporting-rules-under-new-climate-laws/): The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released a detailed FAQ to guide large companies in preparing for upcoming mandatory climate reporting - [California Plans $60 Billion Carbon Cap-and-Invest Program Despite Pressure from Trump - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-plans-60-billion-carbon-cap-and-invest-program-despite-pressure-from-trump/): California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a bold $60 billion plan to extend the state’s Cap-and-Invest program through 2045. - [California Requests Approval for Plan to Phase Out Gasoline Vehicles by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-requests-approval-for-plan-to-phase-out-gasoline-vehicles-by-2035/): California has submitted a request to the Biden administration to approve its groundbreaking plan that would require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be electric or […] - [California Sues 3M and DuPont Over PFAS Use - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-sues-3m-and-dupont-over-pfas-use/): The state of California has sued 18 material manufacturing companies, including 3M [MMM:US] and DuPont De Nemours Inc [DWDP:US], over water contamination from products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances, […] - [California Sues Major Oil Firms of Deceiving the Public on Climate Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-sues-major-oil-firms-of-deceiving-the-public-on-climate-risks/): California has filed a civil case against major oil companies, including Exxon Mobil [XOM:US], Shell [SHEL:US], Chevron [CVW:US], and BP [BP:US], accusing them of downplaying the risks posed by fossil […] - [California Sues Trump Administration Over Emission Waivers, Defending ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-sues-trump-administration-over-emission-waivers-defending-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): On June 13, 2025, California filed a high-profile lawsuit against the Trump administration for revoking key waivers under the Clean Air Act. - [California to Issue $1B Green Bonds to Power Long-Term ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/california-to-issue-1b-green-bonds-to-power-long-term-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-goals/): The California Community Choice Financing Authority (CCCFA) is set to issue $1 billion in green bonds to finance a 30-year supply of renewable and carbon-free energy for San Diego Community Power (SDCP) - [California’s Climate Disclosure Laws Move Forward with Limited Delay - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/californias-climate-disclosure-laws-move-forward-with-limited-delay/): California - [Cambodia Advances Carbon Neutral Strategy with New Climate Change Strategic Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cambodia-advances-carbon-neutral-strategy-with-new-climate-change-strategic-plan/): Cambodia is taking significant steps toward a carbon-neutral future with the development of the Climate Change Strategic Plan 2024-2033 (CCCSP 2024-2033). - [Cambodia and Finland Partner for Environmental Protection and Waste Management - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cambodia-and-finland-partner-for-environmental-protection-and-waste-management/): Cambodia and Finland have formalized a strategic partnership to enhance environmental protection and hazardous waste management. - [Cambodia Embraces Carbon Neutral Strategy - Environmental Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cambodia-embraces-carbon-neutral-strategy-environmental-plan/): Cambodia has unveiled its Environmental Protection Strategic Plan for 2024-2028, aimed at addressing pressing environmental challenges. - [Cambodia Leads ASEAN with Ambitious Carbon Neutrality Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cambodia-leads-asean-with-ambitious-carbon-neutrality-strategy/): Cambodia has updated its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), committing to a 42% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across key sectors by 2030. - [Cambodia pushes CSR and ESG to drive sustainable growth and investment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cambodia-pushes-csr-and-esg-to-drive-sustainable-growth-and-investment/): Cambodia is stepping up its efforts to embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles into national development. - [Cambodia Showcases Climate Efforts at SCO Green Development Forum - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cambodia-showcases-climate-efforts-at-sco-green-development-forum/): At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Green Development Forum, Cambodia - [Cambodia Will Stop Building New Coal-Fired Power Plants - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cambodia-will-stop-building-new-coal-fired-power-plants/): Cambodia’s Minister of Mines and Energy Suy Sem stated that the country will not approve any new coal-fired power plants in addition to the existing ones in a meeting with […] - [Canada Adopts Sustainability Standards for ESG Integration - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-adopts-sustainability-standards-for-esg-integration/): On December 18, 2024, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) unveiled its first-ever sustainability standards. - [Canada Commits CAD80bn to Clean Technology and Energy in 2023 Budget - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-commits-cad80bn-to-clean-technology-and-energy-in-2023-budget/): Canada has announced investments of more than CAD80bn (USD59.4bn) in clean technology and energy over the next decade in its 2023 budget, as reported by ESG Today on March 31. […] - [Canada Embraces Clean Mining Investment in Foran Mining - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-embraces-clean-mining-investment-in-foran-mining/): Canada has awarded up to $20 million to Foran Mining Corporation through the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF). - [Canada Embraces Urgent ESG Reforms to Stay Competitive in Green Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-embraces-urgent-esg-reforms-to-stay-competitive-in-green-finance/): Canada must accelerate its sustainable finance initiatives to maintain its competitiveness in the global market. - [Canada Expands Climate Disclosure Rules for Large Corporations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-expands-climate-disclosure-rules-for-large-corporations/): Canada is set to mandate climate-related financial disclosures for large, federally incorporated companies. This initiative expands the government’s ongoing efforts to align with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, aiming to improve transparency on companies - [Canada Invests in GM-POSCO Battery Materials Facility - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-invests-in-gm-posco-battery-materials-facility/): The Canadian federal government and the Quebec province have committed approximately CAD150m (USD110m) each to support the establishment of a General Motors-POSCO Chemical battery materials facility in Becancour, Quebec, as […] - [Canada Issues Final Guidelines on Environmental Claims to Enforce Greenwashing Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-issues-final-guidelines-on-environmental-claims-to-enforce-greenwashing-rules/): Canada has released final guidelines to crack down on greenwashing, reinforcing its ESG commitments and carbon neutral strategy. - [Canada Issues Third Green Bond Amid $11B Investor Demand - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-issues-third-green-bond-amid-11b-investor-demand/): Canada is set to issue its third green bond, reinforcing its commitment to ESG principles and advancing its carbon neutral strategy. - [Canada Leads in Sustainability Standards with New Disclosure Framework - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-leads-in-sustainability-standards-with-new-disclosure-framework/): Canada is stepping up its sustainability efforts through the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), which is set to introduce new disclosure standards for reporting climate-related risks. - [Canada Navigates Complex ESG Compliance as Standards Tighten - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-navigates-complex-esg-compliance-as-standards-tighten/): Canada - [Canada Opposes Deep-Sea Mining in International Waters Over Environmental Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-opposes-deep-sea-mining-in-international-waters-over-environmental-concerns/): The Canadian government has announced its support for a moratorium on commercial deep-sea mining in international waters due to environmental concerns, as reported by Reuters on July 11. The decision to back […] - [Canada Proposes Clean Electricity Regulations to Establish Net-Zero Power Grid by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-proposes-clean-electricity-regulations-to-establish-net-zero-power-grid-by-2035/): Canada has unveiled its draft Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) with the goal of establishing a net-zero electricity grid by 2035, as reported by Reuters on August 10. The proposed regulations […] - [Canada Proposes New Cybersecurity Law to Combat Harmful Content on Online Platforms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-proposes-new-cybersecurity-law-to-combat-harmful-content-on-online-platforms/): Canada has introduced a draft legislation that will force large online platforms to quickly remove harmful content, as reported by Reuters on February 26. The bill, known as the Online […] - [Canada Refines Clean Electricity Regulations for Net-Zero Grid by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-refines-clean-electricity-regulations-for-net-zero-grid-by-2035/): Canada is advancing its efforts to achieve a net-zero emissions power grid by 2035, as part of its broader commitment to reach net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050, as reported by […] - [Canada Rolls Out Stricter Regulations on Environmental Claims - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-rolls-out-stricter-regulations-on-environmental-claims/): Canada implements new regulations, ensuring companies about their environmental claims, addressing the greenwashing growing issue. - [Canada to Launch New ESG Investment Standards in December - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-to-launch-new-esg-investment-standards-in-december/): In December, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) will release Canada’s edition of international sustainability investment standards, offering the CSDS 1 and CSDS 2 metrics. These new voluntary disclosure metrics […] - [Canada to Mandate All New Cars to Be Zero-Emissions by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-to-mandate-all-new-cars-to-be-zero-emissions-by-2035/): The Canadian government is set to pass rules requiring all new vehicles sold in the country to be zero-emissions by 2035, as reported by Reuters on December 17. The rules, […] - [Canada to Provide Carbon Credit Incentives for Reducing Methane Emissions from Cattle Farming - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-to-provide-carbon-credit-incentives-for-reducing-methane-emissions-from-cattle-farming/): The Canadian government has announced an incentive program for beef cattle farms to reduce methane emissions from cattle, as reported by Reuters on December 10. The program, named Reducing Enteric […] - [Canada Unveils New Sustainability Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-unveils-new-sustainability-reporting-standards/): Released by the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board, these new standards offer additional transitional reliefs for businesses. - [Canada Unveils Sustainable Jobs Strategy to Build a Green Economy and Support Workers' Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-unveils-sustainable-jobs-strategy-to-build-a-green-economy-and-support-workers-transition/): The Canadian government’s Sustainable Jobs Strategy aims to create new employment opportunities in the sectors that will be most important for a future green economy, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Canada Urged to Accelerate ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Amid Global Policy Shifts - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canada-urged-to-accelerate-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-amid-global-policy-shifts/): Canada must prioritize its sustainable finance initiatives, despite political challenges in the European Union and the United States... - [Canada’s Alberta Halts Approvals of Large Renewable Projects to Ensure Responsible Land Use - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canadas-alberta-halts-approvals-of-large-renewable-projects-to-ensure-responsible-land-use/): Albert, a major producer of fossil fuel and renewable power in Canada, has halted the approval process for new renewable energy projects exceeding one megawatt (MW) in size for a duration of […] - [Canada’s Alberta Rolls out Incentives for Carbon Capture and Storage Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canadas-alberta-rolls-out-incentives-for-carbon-capture-and-storage-projects/): Alberta, Canada’s main oil-producing province, announced that it would provide grants to cover 12% of eligible capital costs for building new carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) projects, as reported […] - [Canada's Defence Department Pushes Forward on ESG and Climate Action Initiatives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canadas-defence-department-pushes-forward-on-esg-and-climate-action-initiatives/): The Department of National Defence (DND) in Canada is advancing its Defence Climate and Sustainability Strategy (DCSS) for 2023-2027, aligning with the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) to support the nation - [Canada's Sustainability Reporting Faces New Challenges Amid Tougher Regulations in 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canadas-sustainability-reporting-faces-new-challenges-amid-tougher-regulations-in-2024/): As sustainability reporting in Canada reaches a critical juncture in 2024, heightened regulatory scrutiny is pushing companies to refine their environmental claims and ESG strategies. - [Canadian Global Alignment with Sustainability Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canadian-global-alignment-with-sustainability-standards/): The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board has launched the CSDSs, aligning with global sustainability frameworks. - [Canadian Investors Stay Committed to ESG Despite Challenges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canadian-investors-stay-committed-to-esg-despite-challenges/): Despite global political uncertainty and increasing regulatory scrutiny, Canadian institutional investors remain committed to ESG strategies. - [Canadian Oil Firms Call on Government to Fund Carbon Capture Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canadian-oil-firms-call-on-government-to-fund-carbon-capture-projects/): Geneva-based oil producer International Petroleum Corp [IPCO:CN] could add carbon capture and storage (CCS) procedure to its oil sands project in northern Alberta, Canada, if the government offers additional financial […] - [Canadian Pension Fund CDPQ to Invest JPY70bn in Japan’s Shizen Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canadian-pension-fund-cdpq-to-invest-jpy70bn-in-japans-shizen-energy/): Canada’s pension fund, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), intends to invest a total of JPY70bn (USD474m) in the Japanese renewable energy company Shizen Energy, as reported by Nikkei […] - [Canadian Pension Plans Prioritize ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategies Amid Market Challenges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canadian-pension-plans-prioritize-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategies-amid-market-challenges/): In a recent webinar hosted by Benefits and Pension Monitor, CIBC Mellon’s Darlene Claes-McKinnon and Michael Graham shed light on the growing influence of ESG and carbon neutral strategies on Canadian pension plans. - [Canadian Regulator CSA Halts Mandatory Climate Reporting Requirements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/canadian-regulator-csa-halts-mandatory-climate-reporting-requirements/): In a notable shift, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has paused efforts to implement mandatory climate-related disclosure requirements, citing economic volatility and global uncertainty. - [Capital Energy Taps Lazard to Sell Renewable Portfolio - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/capital-energy-taps-lazard-to-sell-renewable-portfolio/): Spanish-based renewable energy investor Capital Energy [2743691Z:SM] has engaged Lazard to facilitate the sale of its portfolio, comprising 4.3 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind and solar power plants in Spain, […] - [Carbon Accounting, A Tool for Low-Carbon Transition: [Part.1] General Introduction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-accounting-a-tool-for-low-carbon-transition-part-1-general-introduction/): The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), coming into force in 1994, set the first steps towards a greener economy transition. A decade after the UNFCCC’s establishment, the […] - [Carbon Accounting, A Tool for Low-Carbon Transition: [Part.2] Partnership for Carbon Accounting for Financials - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-accounting-a-tool-for-low-carbon-transition-part-2-partnership-for-carbon-accounting-for-financials/): Part 1 mainly discussed the background of carbon accounting and the calculation approaches of physical carbon accounting. In this part, the article will continue the topic of carbon accounting from […] - [Carbon Credit Registry Opens in Singapore, Focusing on Tech and Urban Solutions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-credit-registry-opens-in-singapore-focusing-on-tech-and-urban-solutions/): The Asia Carbon Institute (ACI), a non-profit organization dedicated to certifying and registering carbon credits in Asia, has been established in Singapore, as reported by Bloomberg on August 29. The […] - [Carbon Credits Explained in Markets and ESG Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-credits-explained-in-markets-and-esg-reporting/): In this article, we’ll break down what carbon credits are, explore the types of markets that drive their trade, and examine how they impact ESG reporting. - [Carbon Credits vs. Carbon Offsets: Key Differences - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-credits-vs-carbon-offsets-key-differences/): Carbon credits and carbon offsets have gained significant attention as tools for promoting sustainability. While they share a common goal... - [Carbon Credits: What are They and How They Work - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-credits-what-are-they-and-how-they-work/): Carbon credits are permits that allow the holder to emit a specified amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases... - [Carbon Goal-Setting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-goal-setting/): Carbon emission management is now one of the top issues in corporate responsibility. Seneca ESG and our trusted consulting partners. - [Carbon market: A $200 billion opportunity awaits India - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-market-a-200-billion-opportunity-awaits-india/): India is positioning itself as a key player in the global $1 trillion carbon market, operationalizing Carbon Credit Trading Scheme by 2026. - [Carbon Neutral Shipping: What Is It & How To Achieve? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-neutral-shipping-what-is-it-how-to-achieve/): This article will guide you through understanding carbon-neutral shipping, its significance, and ways you can contribute to lowering carbon emissions from shipping. - [Carbon Neutral Strategy for Business: 2025 Sustainability Guide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-neutral-strategy-for-business-2025-sustainability-guide/): Learn how to build a carbon neutral business strategy. Explore SBTi targets, ESG trends, regional policies, and case studies. - [Carbon-Neutral vs. Net-Zero: Key Differences - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-neutral-vs-net-zero-key-differences/): In recent years, the concepts of carbon-neutral and net-zero emissions have surged to the forefront of climate change conversations. This surge... - [Carbon Pricing: Regulatory Impact on ESG Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-pricing-regulatory-impact-on-esg-goals/): Carbon pricing has increasingly become a subject of intense debate and regulatory focus as countries around the world aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a market-based approach to limiting […] - [Carbon Zero vs Carbon Neutral: Key ESG Strategy Differences 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carbon-zero-vs-carbon-neutral-key-esg-strategy-differences-2025/): Explore the difference between carbon zero and carbon neutral. Learn what businesses must know in 2025 to align with ESG goals and standards - [CarbonCapture Secures USD80m Funding, Backed by Saudi Aramco, for Climate Tech - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/carboncapture-secures-usd80m-funding-backed-by-saudi-aramco-for-climate-tech/): CarbonCapture, a Los Angeles-based company focused on developing technology to extract carbon dioxide from the air to combat climate change, has secured USD80m in funding from investors including Saudi Aramco […] - [Caribbean Tourism Leader Calls for Urgent Climate Action & Financing at ITB Berlin 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/caribbean-tourism-leader-calls-for-urgent-climate-action-financing-at-itb-berlin-2025/): Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has urged immediate climate action and financing to protect the region’s tourism-dependent economies. - [Case Study: How China is Revolutionizing ESG Compliance and Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/case-study-how-china-is-revolutionizing-esg-compliance-and-reporting/): China, the world’s second-largest economy, has undergone rapid industrialization and urbanization over the past few decades. 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[…] - [CATL Expand Operations into Developing Solar Cells - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/catl-expand-operations-into-developing-solar-cells/): Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) [300750:CH], the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) batteries maker, is expanding its business to include the development of perovskite solar cells (PSC), as reported by Bloomberg on […] - [CATL Gears up for EV Battery Plant in the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/catl-gears-up-for-ev-battery-plant-in-the-us/): China’s largest battery producer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) [300750:CH] is in the final stages of setting up battery plants in the US, as reported by Reuters on May 6. According […] - [CATL Partners with Arun Plus to Boost Thailand's Battery Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/catl-partners-with-arun-plus-to-boost-thailands-battery-industry/): Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) [300750:CH], a major Chinese power battery company, has agreed to supply battery technology and manufacturing equipment to Arun Plus, a subsidiary of the Petroleum Authority of […] - [CATL Plans to Add RMB10.5bn for NEV Battery Capacity Expansion - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/catl-plans-to-add-rmb10-5bn-for-nev-battery-capacity-expansion/): Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) [300750:CH] announced on February 25 to invest up to RMB10.5bn in the expansion project of its new energy vehicle (NEV) battery production lines […] - [CATL Spends USD3.5bn on New Battery Recycling Base in Guangdong - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/catl-spends-usd3-5bn-on-new-battery-recycling-base-in-guangdong/): Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) [300750:CH] will invest up to RMB23.8bn (USD3.5bn) in an integrated new material industry production base to recover waste batteries and make lithium materials, […] - [CATL to Develop a USD6bn EV Ecosystem in Indonesia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/catl-to-develop-a-usd6bn-ev-ecosystem-in-indonesia/): China’s largest battery producer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) [300750:CH] signed an agreement with Indonesia’s state-owned PT Aneka Tambang (ANTAM) and PT Industri Baterai Indonesia (IBI) to jointly develop a USD5.97bn […] - [CATL to Establish First Battery Plant in Beijing, Supplying Xiaomi and Li Auto - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/catl-to-establish-first-battery-plant-in-beijing-supplying-xiaomi-and-li-auto/): Chinese electric vehicle (EV) producer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) [300750:CH] plans to build its first plant in Beijing, as reported by the South China Morning Post on January 15. According […] - [CATL to Launch Sodium-ion Battery in July - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/catl-to-launch-sodium-ion-battery-in-july/): Chinese largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) [300750:CH] announced on May 21 that it will release sodium-ion batteries around July, according to Caixin on May 25. The company also […] - [CATL to Launch USD7.6bn Battery Plant in Hungary - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/catl-to-launch-usd7-6bn-battery-plant-in-hungary/): Chinese battery maker CATL [300750:CH] will spend up to EUR7.3bn (USD7.6bn) to launch a 100-gigawatt-hour (GWh) power battery factory in Hungary, as reported by Reuters on August 12. The project’s construction […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/catl-to-raise-rmb58-2bn-in-private-placement-for-battery-capacity-expansion/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/catl-to-raise-rmb58-2bn-in-private-placement-for-battery-capacity-expansion/): - [Caution Urged in Revising EU’s SFDR to Sustain ESG and Sustainability Reporting Progress - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/caution-urged-in-revising-eus-sfdr-to-sustain-esg-and-sustainability-reporting-progress/): EU regulators are being advised to proceed cautiously with changes to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) to avoid disrupting the growth of the sustainable finance sector. - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/cba-establishes-a-carbon-neutrality-working-group-for-banking-institutions/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cba-establishes-a-carbon-neutrality-working-group-for-banking-institutions/): - [CBIRC, PBoC Drafts Regulations on Internet Deposits Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cbirc-pboc-drafts-regulations-on-internet-deposits-business/): CBIRC and PBoC recently formed guidelines for commercial banks to conduct individual deposits businesses via the internet, and will publish related information to the public afterward, according to a CBIRC […] - [CBIRC, PBoC Solicit Opinions for Online Microlending Administration Measures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cbirc-pboc-solicit-opinions-for-online-microlending-administration-measures/): CBIRC and PBoC issued draft interim measures for internet micro loan businesses on November 2 and will be soliciting public opinions for one month, according to the Chinese government’s official […] - [CBIRC Publishes Corporate Governance Assessment of Insurance Holding Groups - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cbirc-publishes-corporate-governance-assessment-of-insurance-holding-groups/): CBIRC published its evaluation results for the corporate governance performance of ten Chinese insurance holding groups in 2020, as reported by financialnews.com.cn on February 4. Specifically, six of the ten […] - [CBIRC Shenzhen Office Proposes New Regulatory Policies for Green Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cbirc-shenzhen-office-proposes-new-regulatory-policies-for-green-finance/): CBIRC Shenzhen Office proposed to explore differentiated regulatory policies for green finance such as capital occupation, regulatory assessment, tolerance of non-performance, and other measures to further encourage financial institutions to […] - [CBRE Publishes Report on Indian Real Estate’s ESG Landscape - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cbre-publishes-report-on-indian-real-estates-esg-landscape/): CBRE South Asia, a unit of the global real estate firm CBRE Group [CBRE:US], released a report that outlined the companies’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies in India and […] - [CCDC Proposes to Promote Substantive Green Bonds in GBA - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ccdc-proposes-to-promote-substantive-green-bonds-in-gba/): State-owned financial institution China Central Depository & Clearing Corporation (CCDC) recently held a conference, where its research and development (R&D) center proposed the concept of substantive green bonds and promote […] - [CCIIA Publishes First ESG Rating Guide for Chinese Oil Firms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cciia-publishes-first-esg-rating-guide-for-chinese-oil-firms/): China Chemical Intelligence Information Association (CCIIA) has published the country’s first ESG ratings guide for listed Chinese firms in the petroleum and chemical industry, as reported by Eastmoney on November […] - [CCTV Removes Advertisements of Online Education Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cctv-removes-advertisements-of-online-education-companies/): China Central Television (CCTV) has removed the advertisements of online education enterprises from its platforms, amid the tightening of policy supervision in the domestic online education industry, as reported by […] - [CDB Offers RMB488.8bn in Loans for Yangtze River Protection - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cdb-offers-rmb488-8bn-in-loans-for-yangtze-river-protection/): The China Development Bank (CDB) granted RMB488.8bn in loans for the protection and green development of the Yangtze River basin last year, representing an increase of 27% YoY, as reported […] - [CDP Releases 2021 Environmental Scores for Nearly 12,000 Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cdp-releases-2021-environmental-scores-for-nearly-12000-companies/): CDP, a global non-profit promoting environmental disclosure for companies and governments, announced environmental performance scores on companies for the year 2021, as reported by the organization’s press release on December […] - [CDP Restructures with New Strategy to Streamline Data Disclosure and Ease Reporting Burden - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cdp-restructures-with-new-strategy-to-streamline-data-disclosure-and-ease-reporting-burden/): CDP, the global nonprofit that operates the world’s largest environmental disclosure system, has announced a major restructuring to streamline data processes. - [CDP's New Platform: Revolutionizing ESG Data for Financial Institutions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cdps-new-platform-revolutionizing-esg-data-for-financial-institutions/): In recent years, climate and nature data have become pivotal in the financial sector, guiding investment decisions, risk management, and regulatory compliance. As the effects of climate change intensify, the necessity for accurate environmental data has surged. - [Central Electricity Enterprises Issue Carbon Neutrality Green Bonds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/central-electricity-enterprises-issue-carbon-neutrality-green-bonds/): Central electricity enterprises recently have released several carbon neutrality related green bonds, as reported by Caixin on March 6. Up to now, there are seven such bonds issued in the […] - [Centralized vs Decentralized Energy Systems: 2025 ESG Guide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/centralized-vs-decentralized-energy-systems-2025-esg-guide/): Explore the 2025 shift to hybrid energy systems. Compare centralized vs decentralized models, and investment trends shaping clean energy futures. - [CEOs Prioritize Sustainability, Shifting Corporate Strategies Globally, EY Survey Finds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ceos-prioritize-sustainability-shifting-corporate-strategies-globally-ey-survey-finds/): In a significant shift towards greener business practices, a recent survey by EY (Ernst & Young) highlights that sustainability has climbed up the priority ladder for CEOs globally. More than half of the chief executives surveyed acknowledge that sustainability concerns are now more pressing than they were just 12 months ago. - [Cepsa Partners with Dutch Firms to Supply Green Ammonia in Rotterdam Port - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cepsa-partners-with-dutch-firms-to-supply-green-ammonia-in-rotterdam-port/): Spain’s Cepsa signed an agreement with three Dutch firms to supply green ammonia to a terminal in Rotterdam’s port, as reported by Reuters on February 20. HES International, Gasunie Waterstof […] - [CFA Institute Releases ESG Disclosure Standards Draft for Investment Products - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cfa-institute-releases-esg-disclosure-standards-draft-for-investment-products/): CFA Institute published the first draft of its voluntary industry standard, namely the ESG Disclosure Standards for Investment Products, for feedback on the proposed principles, requirements, and recommendations, according to […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/cfej-buct-publish-listed-chinese-companies-2019-esg-performance/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cfej-buct-publish-listed-chinese-companies-2019-esg-performance/): - [CFM & Infinitum’s 30MW Waste-to-Energy Project in Sierra Leone - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cfm-infinitums-30mw-waste-to-energy-project-in-sierra-leone/): Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Infinitum Energy Group have secured $3.1 million in development funding from CFM’s EU. - [Challenges Mount as EU’s CSRD Deadline Nears, Sparking ESG Compliance Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/challenges-mount-as-eus-csrd-deadline-nears-sparking-esg-compliance-concerns/): With the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) deadline rapidly approaching, sustainability practitioners are voicing concerns over inadequate guidance, tight timelines, and overwhelming reporting requirements. - [Challenges of Implementing ESG Metrics in APAC's Diverse Markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/challenges-of-implementing-esg-metrics-in-apacs-diverse-markets-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region stands out for its rich cultural diversity, vast geographical spread, and a broad spectrum of economic developments. From developed economies like Japan and Australia to emerging […] - [Challenges of Implementing ESG Metrics in APAC's Diverse Markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/challenges-of-implementing-esg-metrics-in-apacs-diverse-markets/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region stands out for its rich cultural diversity, vast geographical spread, and a broad spectrum of economic developments. From developed economies like Japan and Australia to emerging […] - [Chandra Asri Wins Big at Global CSR & ESG Summit 2023, Excelling in Sustainable Petrochemical Practices with Three Awards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chandra-asri-wins-big-at-global-csr-esg-summit-2023-excelling-in-sustainable-petrochemical-practices-with-three-awards/): Chandra Asri, Indonesia - [Charting a Green Course- ESG Regulations Transforming APAC Industrie.docx - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/charting-a-green-course-esg-regulations-transforming-apac-industrie-docx/): Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations are emerging as vital catalysts for steering industries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region towards a sustainable future. As climate risks and sustainability concerns escalate, […] - [Chevron and ExxonMobil to Engage in Low-Carbon Business in Indonesia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chevron-and-exxonmobil-to-engage-in-low-carbon-business-in-indonesia/): US energy companies Chevron [CVX:US] and ExxonMobil [XOM:US] have separately inked agreements with Indonesia’s state-owned refiner PT Pertamina to explore business opportunities in Indonesia’s low-carbon technology development, as reported by […] - [Chevron to Fund Two Lower-Carbon Projects in Australia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chevron-to-fund-two-lower-carbon-projects-in-australia/): Chevron Corporation [CVX:US], an American multinational energy firm, has unveiled its investments in two lower-carbon initiatives in Western Australia (WA), as reported by Reuters on August 10. Chevron’s Australian arm, […] - [Chilean Court Freezes BYD's Lithium Mining Bid Over Environmental Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chilean-court-freezes-byds-lithium-mining-bid-over-environmental-concerns/): A local court of Chile suspended a USD61m lithium mining contract between Chile and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) and battery company BYD [1211:HK] over environmental and economic development concerns, as […] - [Chile's Environmental Regulator Fines Lundin's Caserones Copper Mine USD9m for Water-Use Violations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chiles-environmental-regulator-fines-lundins-caserones-copper-mine-usd9m-for-water-use-violations/): Chile’s environmental regulator took decisive action on Tuesday by imposing a hefty fine of $9 million on Lundin’s [LUN:CN] Caserones copper mine for serious water-use violations, as reported by Reuters […] - [China Adds E-Cigarettes to Supervision under Tobacco Monopoly Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-adds-e-cigarettes-to-supervision-under-tobacco-monopoly-law/): China’s State Council has amended its tobacco monopoly law to include e-cigarettes on November 26, eight months after it released a draft guideline to bring vaping under the legislation supervision, […] - [China Amends Antitrust Law for Fair Competition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-amends-antitrust-law-for-fair-competition/): China’s lawmakers will adopt an amendment to its current Antitrust Law to establish and improve its fair competition review system, as reported by China Daily on June 25. The amended […] - [China and Saudi Arabia Seek Further Energy Cooperation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-and-saudi-arabia-seek-further-energy-cooperation/): China and Saudi Arabia will strengthen energy cooperation to maintain international oil market stability, as reported by Reuters on October 21. On the same day, Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Abdulaziz […] - [China Announces RMB1.5bn Biodiversity Protection Fund at COP15 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-announces-rmb1-5bn-biodiversity-protection-fund-at-cop15/): The UN Biodiversity Conference, also known as COP15, closed on a note on October 15 and brought a joint commitment and pledges of funding to help countries take action, according […] - [China Announces RMB100m in Funding for Developing Emissions Reduction Technologies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-announces-rmb100m-in-funding-for-developing-emissions-reduction-technologies/): China’s National Development and Reform Commission(NDRC) has announced a special fund of up to RMB100m (USD13.8m) to support the development of emerging emissions reduction technologies, as reported by Bloomberg on […] - [China Approves 18 Certification Agencies for Green Bond Issuance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-approves-18-certification-agencies-for-green-bond-issuance/): Chinese regulators designated 18 credit rating and accounting agencies as the country’s first officially approved green bond certification authorities to regulate the fast-growing market, as reported by Caixin on September […] - [China Approves First Domestic COVID-19 Vaccine - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-approves-first-domestic-covid-19-vaccine/): Sinopharm’s inactivated vaccine is China’s first domestic COVID-19 vaccine On the last day of 2020, the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of State Council announced that China National Pharmaceutical Group’s […] - [China Approves International Carbon Emission Trading Center in Hainan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-approves-international-carbon-emission-trading-center-in-hainan/): China will set up an international carbon emission trading center at the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), as reported by China Daily on March 22. The trading center will provide […] - [China Banking Regulator Fines Five Banks RMB388m over Loan Violations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-banking-regulator-fines-five-banks-rmb388m-over-loan-violations/): China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) fined five banking institutions a total of RMB387.9m (USD56.5m) for irregularities in their businesses, as reported by Reuters on February 17. Specifically, Bank […] - [China Calls out 38 Apps for Violating Users' Rights - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-calls-out-38-apps-for-violating-users-rights/): China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released a list of 38 apps that infringed users’ rights, as reported by Sohu on October 13. After the MIIT recently commissioned […] - [China Calls out 47 Apps for Violating Users’ Data Privacy Rights - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-calls-out-47-apps-for-violating-usersdata-privacy-rights/): China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released a list of 47 apps that violate users’ rights following the latest round of security and data collection investigation, as reported […] - [China Central Bank to Enhance Green Finance Regulation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-central-bank-to-enhance-green-finance-regulation/): China’s central bank warned that climate change and a global transition to a low-carbon economy could bring risks to domestic financial institutions and called for stronger regulation on green finance, […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-coal-group-doubles-coal-production-capacity-reaching-580m-tons/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-coal-group-doubles-coal-production-capacity-reaching-580m-tons/): - [China Collaborates with Japan to Develop Renewable Alternatives for Natural Gas - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-collaborates-with-japan-to-develop-renewable-alternatives-for-natural-gas/): China’s NDRC and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will collaborate on producing synthetic methane, a renewable alternative to natural gas, from recycled hydrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2), […] - [China Commences First Offshore Carbon Capture and Storage Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-commences-first-offshore-carbon-capture-and-storage-project/): China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) [0883:HK] has commissioned the country’s first offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration project, as reported by the SCMP on June 1. The project […] - [China Continues Strengthening Controls of Online Games for Teen Anti-Addiction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-continues-strengthening-controls-of-online-games-for-teen-anti-addiction/): Chinese authorities on September 8 summoned major online gaming companies such as Tencent [0700:HK] and NetEase [NTES:US], along with game account rental and game broadcasting platforms, reiterating the gaming anti-addiction […] - [China Cyberspace Administration Launches Cybersecurity Investigation into CNKI - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-cyberspace-administration-launches-cybersecurity-investigation-into-cnki/): China’s internet watchdog Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) launched a cybersecurity investigation into China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the country’s largest online academic database, to safeguard national data security and […] - [China Demands SOEs to Cut Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-demands-soes-to-cut-energy-consumption-and-carbon-emission/): China’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) must decrease their energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions per unit of output value by 15% and 18% by 2025 from 2020 levels, respectively, as reported […] - [China Demands SOEs to Formulate Plans for Peaking Carbon Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-demands-soes-to-formulate-plans-for-peaking-carbon-emissions/): China has required central enterprises to draw up their work plans for peaking carbon emissions, push forward industry upgrading, optimize energy structure, develop and promote green and low-carbon technologies, and […] - [China Development Bank Funds Energy Green Transition with RMB500bn Loans - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-development-bank-funds-energy-green-transition-with-rmb500bn-loans/): China Development Bank (CDB) will issue special loans equivalent of RMB500bn, including foreign exchange, to accelerate the energy sector’s transition to emission peak and carbon neutrality during the 14th Five-Year […] - [China Energy Accelerates Wind and Solar Power Capacity Installation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-energy-investment-to-accelerate-wind-solar-power-capacity-installation/): China Energy Investment Corporation (China Energy) announced on June 5 that it will add 15m kilowatts (kW), or 15 gigawatts (GW), of installed capacity of wind and solar power in […] - [China Energy Proposes USD1bn Floating Solar Plant on Zimbabwe's Kariba Dam - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-energy-proposes-usd1bn-floating-solar-plant-on-zimbabwes-kariba-dam/): China Energy Engineering Corp. (China Energy) [601868:SH], has suggested constructing a 1,000 megawatt(MW) floating solar power station on Zimbabwe’s Kariba dam at an estimated cost of around USD1bn, as reported by Reuters on […] - [China Enhances Data Supervision for Ride-Hailing Platforms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-enhances-data-supervision-for-ride-hailing-platforms/): China’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) issued a document on July 22 requiring the transportation authorities of all cities to collect license information of online ride-hailing platforms, their vehicles, and their […] - [China Establishes RMB200bn Relending Facility to Support Clean Coal Use - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-establishes-rmb200bn-relending-facility-to-support-clean-coal-use/): China will set up a special relending facility worth RMB200bn (USD31.35bn) to support the clean and effective use of coal, as announced at an executive meeting of the State Council […] - [China Finds Cost-Effective Climate Strategy to Boost ESG Goals and Carbon Neutrality - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-finds-cost-effective-climate-strategy-to-boost-esg-goals-and-carbonneutrality/): China is implementing a strategic approach to its climate mitigation efforts, aligning these with its ESG and carbon neutral strategy to enhance sustainability. - [China Gas, CNOOC to Collaborate in Hydrogen Technology Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-gas-cnooc-to-collaborate-in-hydrogen-technology-development/): China Gas [0384:HK] announced that it would partner up with CNOOC Gas and Power, a subsidiary of state-backed oil and gas company CNOOC [0883:HK], to jointly support the development and […] - [China General Nuclear to Establish Renewable Energy Base in Laos - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-general-nuclear-to-establish-renewable-energy-base-in-laos/): China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) [1816:HK] has reached an agreement with the government of Laos to establish a renewable energy base in the northern region of the country, as […] - [China Hits Record 951 TWh in Clean Electricity, Surging Ahead of Global Competitors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-hits-record-951-twh-in-clean-electricity-surging-ahead-of-global-competitors/): China has set a new benchmark in clean energy leadership, generating a record 951 terawatt-hours (TWh) of clean electricity in the first quarter of 2025—a 19% year-on-year increase, according to energy think tank Ember. - [China Huaneng, Siemens Energy Invest RMB110bn in Wind Energy Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-huaneng-siemens-energy-invest-rmb110bn-in-wind-energy-development/): Central state-owned enterprise China Huaneng Group (CHNG), German conglomerate Siemens’ [SIE:GR] Siemens Energy Sector, and Qinzhou Municipal Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (GZAR) signed a framework agreement for offshore […] - [China Implements Forestation Strategy to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2060 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-implements-forestation-strategy-to-achieve-carbon-neutrality-by-2060/): The study, published in Nature Communications, highlights how China’s forests have become a significant carbon sink. - [China Imposes USD1.2bn Penalty on Ride-Hailing Giant Didi - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-imposes-usd1-2bn-penalty-on-ride-hailing-giant-didi/): The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) fined ride-hailing company Didi Global RMB8bn (USD1.2bn) for violating cybersecurity and data regulations, as reported by the Paper on July 21. Cheng Wei, Didi’s CEO […] - [China Increases Flexibility in Energy-Conservation and Emission-Reduction Governance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-increases-flexibility-in-energy-conservation-and-emission-reduction-governance/): China’s State Council on January 24 published a new work plan for energy conservation and emission reduction as a part of the country’s 14th Five-Year Plan (FYP), as reported by […] - [China Introduces New Carbon Accounting Standards to Enhance ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-introduces-new-carbon-accounting-standards-to-enhance-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategies/): China has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability by unveiling new carbon accounting standards. These standards aim to strengthen the nation’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks and support its ambitious carbon neutrality goals. - [China Investigates 18 Coal Enterprises for Price Gouging - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-investigates-18-coal-enterprises-for-price-gouging/): China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has identified 18 coal enterprises for suspected coal price gouging and three trading centers for not adopting government pricing after preliminary investigations, as […] - [China Issues Action Plan for Bluer Skies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-issues-action-plan-for-bluer-skies/): China’s State Council has published an action plan to improve air quality, as reported by Reuters on December 7. By 2025, China plans to reduce the density of hazardous airborne […] - [China Issues First Operating Guidance for Green Bond Evaluation Agencies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-issues-first-operating-guidance-for-green-bond-evaluation-agencies/): China Green Bond Standard Committee (CGBSC) released the first operating guidance to regulate the domestic green bond evaluation market on September 24, according to the press on the National Association […] - [China Launches $825 Million Green Bond on London Stock Exchange to Advance ESG, Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-launches-825-million-green-bond-on-london-stock-exchange-to-advance-esg-carbon-neutral-strategy/): China has officially entered the global sovereign green bond market with its debut $825 million issuance on the London Stock Exchange. - [China Launches National Green Electricity Trading Trial - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-launches-national-green-electricity-trading-trial/): State Grid Corporation of China and China Southern Power Grid (CSG) launched the national-level green electricity trading trial for the first time on September 7, following approval from NDRC and […] - [China Launches New Climate Prediction Model - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-launches-new-climate-prediction-model/): China has recently launched a new climate prediction model aimed at improving forecasting accuracy for wind and solar power, as reported by Reuters on February 17. The model will be […] - [China Leads Global ESG with Green Hydrogen Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-leads-global-esg-with-green-hydrogen-strategy/): China is taking a decisive step toward sustainability by spearheading the global green hydrogen movement, targeting emissions reduction. - [China Limits Scope of Mobile Apps’ Collection of Personal Data - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-limits-scope-of-mobile-apps-collection-of-personal-data/): The Cyberspace Administration of China unveiled draft guidelines to limit the scope of how and when mobile apps can collect personal data, as reported by JRJ.com on December 2, 2020. […] - [China Maps out Fiscal Policies to Reach Carbon Neutrality - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-maps-out-fiscal-policies-to-reach-carbon-neutrality/): China’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued guidelines on May 30 calling for fiscal measures to support the China’s carbon emission peaking and carbon neutrality, as reported by Caixin on the […] - [China Moves Emissions Peaking Deadline to 2030 for Steel Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-moves-emissions-peaking-deadline-to-2030-for-steel-sector/): China sets 2030 as the new deadline for peaking carbon emissions for the steel industry, against the earlier target of 2025, according to a guideline published by the Ministry of […] - [China Must Slash 2025 Steel Output to Meet Bold Decarbonization Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-must-slash-2025-steel-output-to-meet-bold-decarbonization-goals/): China to cut steel output for climate goals 2025 - [China Orders Livestreaming Platforms to Stop Tipping from Minors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-orders-livestreaming-platforms-to-stop-tipping-from-minors/): China’s regulators have set new rules on what kinds of services livestreaming platforms can offer minors, including a ban on tipping from users under 18 to protect minors’ physical and […] - [China Passes Black Soil Conservation Law to Restore Damaged Lands - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-passes-black-soil-conservation-law-to-restore-damaged-lands/): China’s lawmakers passed the Black Soil Conservation Law on June 24 to secure the country’s grain security and protect the ecosystem, as reported by Xinhua News on the same day. […] - [China Passes Personal Information Protection Law, Effective in November - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-passes-personal-information-protection-law-effective-in-november/): The Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) approved the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) on August 20, which will take into force on November 1, as reported […] - [China Photovoltaic Industry’s Potential Following Carbon Neutrality Target - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-photovoltaic-industrys-potential-following-the-carbon-neutrality-target/): As of November this year, the stock price of 31 Chinese photovoltaic companies doubled. Photovoltaic solar energy is non-fossil, clean, and renewable, converted from sunlight into electricity based on the […] - [China Pledges to No Longer Build Coal Projects Overseas - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-pledges-to-no-longer-fund-coal-projects-overseas/): President Xi Jinping announced that China will no longer build new coal-fired power projects abroad at the opening meeting of the 76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 21, […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-promotes-clustering-of-data-centers-with-selected-national-level-hubs/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-promotes-clustering-of-data-centers-with-selected-national-level-hubs/): - [China Promotes Green Buildings to Peak Construction Emission by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-promotes-green-buildings-to-peak-construction-emission-by-2030/): China is promoting green buildings to peak carbon emissions from urban and rural construction by 2030, as reported by Caixin on July 14. According to an action plan issued by […] - [China Reaffirms Decarbonization Commitment with Economic Stability in Mind - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-reaffirms-decarbonization-commitment-with-economic-stability-in-mind/): China’s Premier Li Keqiang delivered a government work report on March 5, stressing that the nation will continue to enhance its ecological environment and encourage green and low-carbon growth, as […] - [China Regulators Receive Algorithm Details from App Operators - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-regulators-receive-algorithm-details-from-app-operators/): The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has released a list comprising 30 algorithms used in some of the country’s most popular apps, such as Tencent’s [0700:HK] WeChat, Alibaba’s [BABA:US] Taobao, […] - [China Releases Stricter Plastic Restrictions, Creating Opportunities for Substitute Industries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-releases-stricter-plastic-restrictions-creating-opportunities-for-substitute-industries/): China’s plastic product output in 2019 reached 81.84m tons, up 3.91% YoY. The country occupied one fourth of global demand, and the volume of sales of plastic accumulated to 76.99m […] - [China Releases USD15.7bn Green Bonds in 1Q21, Surpassing the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-releases-usd15-7bn-green-bonds-in-1q21-surpassing-the-us/): The latest statistics of international data provider Refinitiv showed that China issued green bonds with a scale of approximately USD15.7bn for clean and renewable energy related projects in the first […] - [China Requires Ride-Hailing Platforms to Reduce Commissions and Offer Transparency - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-requires-ride-hailing-platforms-to-reduce-commissions-and-offer-transparency/): China’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) asked ride-hailing firms and online trucking platforms to set a reasonable cap on fees for drivers and disclose their pricing rules to the public, as […] - [China Resources Invested Oatly Goes Public on Nasdaq - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-resources-invested-oatly-goes-public-on-nasdaq/): Swedish oat drink company Oatly [OTLY:US], founded in 1994, went public on Nasdaq on May 20 at a valuation of over USD10bn, pricing its IPO at USD17 per share, as […] - [China Revises Law on Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-revises-law-on-quality-and-safety-of-agricultural-products/): China’s top legislature, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, passed the revised Law on Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products, as reported by Caixin on September 4. According […] - [China Revises Women’s Protection Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-revises-womens-protection-law/): China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee approved amendments to the country’s Women’s Rights and Interests Protection Law during its 37th session, as reported by Xinhua on October 30. The amended law, […] - [China Rolls out Centralized Anti-Monopoly Undertaking System - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-rolls-out-centralized-anti-monopoly-undertaking-system/): China’s antitrust watchdog State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on August 1 launched the Centralized Anti-Monopoly Undertaking System, an online platform for enterprises to disclose merger and acquisition deals to […] - [China Rolls out Five-Year Green Development Plan for Industrial Sectors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-rolls-out-five-year-green-development-plan-for-industrial-sectors/): China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on December 3 released a five-year green development plan of its industrial sectors, as reported by Reuters on the same day. MIIT […] - [China Rolls out Stricter Taxation Rules on Live-Streaming Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-rolls-out-stricter-taxation-rules-on-live-streaming-sector/): China has published new rules requiring live-streaming platforms to provide reports on their live-streamers twice a year and to deduct personal income tax from live-streamers’ revenue, as reported by SCMP […] - [China Scales up Desert Renewable Energy Build by Collecting Second-Batch Proposals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-scales-up-desert-renewable-energy-build-by-collecting-second-batch-proposals/): China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) will soon launch the second batch of massive wind and solar power projects in the Gobi Desert and other arid areas, two months after President […] - [China Securities Index Company Releases ESG Rating Methodology - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-securities-index-company-releases-esg-rating-methodology/): China Securities Index Co., Ltd. officially released its ESG rating methodology, as reported by Shanghai Securities News on December 3, 2020. The rating system is composed of three dimensions and […] - [China Seeks Adequate Mineral Resources for New Energy Industries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-seeks-adequate-mineral-resources-for-new-energy-industries/): China will need to accelerate the exploration of key mineral resources for its new energy industries to ensure energy security while transiting to cleaner fuel sources, as reported by Caixin […] - [China Sets Up National Carbon Trading Center in Shanghai - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-sets-up-national-carbon-trading-center-in-shanghai/): The Chinese government is planning to set up the national carbon emission right trading center in Shanghai, and the carbon quota registration center in Wuhan, as reported by Sina on […] - [China Steps up Supervision over Online Lending - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-steps-up-supervision-over-online-lending/): China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) issued more rules on online lending by commercial banks, including loans jointly issued with third-party internet platforms, as reported by Caixin Global on […] - [China Stops Approving Small Coal Mines in Key Production Areas - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-stops-approving-small-coal-mines-in-key-production-areas/): China will phase out small and unsafe coal mines to address safety concerns, as reported by Caixin on August 11. Meanwhile, the country will continue developing large and technologically advanced […] - [China Strengthens ESG Compliance with New Regulatory Framework for Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-strengthens-esg-compliance-with-new-regulatory-framework-for-carbon-neutral-strategy/): China has made significant progress in establishing a regulatory framework for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance, evolving over two decades. - [China Strengthens Management of National Emissions Trading Scheme, Cracking Down Data Fabrication - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-strengthens-management-of-national-emissions-trading-scheme-cracking-down-data-fabrication/): China has toughened rules for industrial polluters participating in the carbon trading market, setting stricter penalties for emissions data fabrication, as reported by the South China Morning Post on February […] - [China Submits Renewed NDCs to Lower over 65% Carbon Intensity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-submits-renewed-ndcs-lowering-over-65-carbon-intensity/): China submitted its renewed nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and long-term emission control strategies to the United Nations (UN) on October 28, according to Caixin on the same day. According to […] - [China Three Gorges Renewables Raises RMB22.7bn in A-share IPO - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-three-gorges-renewables-raises-rmb22-7bn-in-a-share-ipo/): China Three Gorges Renewables [600905:CH] (CTG Renewables), a unit of state-owned clean energy group China Three Gorges (CTG), completed its IPO subscriptions and raised RMB22.7bn (USD3.55bn), as reported by Caixin […] - [China to Allow Full Foreign Ownership of Passenger Car Manufacturing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-allow-full-foreign-ownership-of-passenger-car-manufacturing/): China will remove restrictions on overseas investment in domestic passenger car manufacturing from January 1, 2022, as reported by CNBC on December 27. The announcement came as a document regularly […] - [China to Ban Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-ban-sales-of-flavored-e-cigarettes/): China has published the draft guidelines of Administrative Measures for Electronic Cigarettes, which state that flavors other than tobacco shall not be offered in e-cigarettes to reduce their appeal to […] - [China to Carry out Preferential Policies for Service Industries Hit by Epidemic - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-carry-out-preferential-policies-for-service-industries-hit-by-epidemic/): China’s 14 regulatory departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the State Administration for Market Supervision (SAMR), published policies on February 18 to facilitate the recovery of […] - [China to Continue Massive Renewables Construction in the Gobi Desert - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-continue-massive-renewables-construction-in-the-gobi-desert/): China plans to build 450 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind power capacity in the Gobi Desert and other desert areas, as reported by Reuters on March 5. More than […] - [China to Enforce Cybersecurity Review for Online Platforms Seeking Overseas Listing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-enforce-cybersecurity-review-for-online-platforms-seeking-overseas-listing/): Chinese online platform operators with more than 1m users must apply for cybersecurity checks before they go public abroad, according to a new amendment published by 13 government ministries, as […] - [China to Enhance Anti-Monopoly Enforcement under New Development Outline - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-enhance-anti-monopoly-enforcement-under-new-development-outline/): The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and State Council on August 11 jointly released an implementation outline for the government’s development under the rule of law […] - [China to Establish Ecology Monitoring Network Before 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-establish-ecology-monitoring-network-before-2025/): China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) has published a guideline to step up supervision on ecological protection in the country, as reported by Chinanews.com on January 4. According to […] - [China to Extend Purchase Tax Exemption for NEVs to 2023 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-extend-purchase-tax-exemption-for-nevs-to-2023/): China’s State Council decided to extend the purchase tax exemption for new energy vehicles (NEV) until the end of 2023 to boost the NEV industry, as reported by Reuters on […] - [China to Extend Purchase Tax Exemptions for New Energy Vehicles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-extend-purchase-tax-exemptions-for-new-energy-vehicles/): China is planning to extend the purchase tax exemptions for new energy vehicles (NEVs), which was supposed to expire at the end of 2023, with an aim to shore up the sluggish […] - [China to Implement New Rules on Cross-Border Data Transfer - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-implement-new-rules-on-cross-border-data-transfer/): China’s internet watchdog Cybersecurity Administration of China (CAC) issued new rules on cross-border data transfer, as reported by South China Morning Post on July 8. Under the new rules, which […] - [China to Improve Anti-Monopoly Regulations on Platform Economy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-improve-anti-monopoly-regulations-on-platform-economy/): China’s Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs held a meeting on March 15, which emphasized to speed up the improvement of laws and regulations about the platform economy and […] - [China to Improve Wastewater Recycling in Next Five Years - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-improve-wastewater-recycling-in-next-five-years/): China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and nine other departments have jointly published a guideline on January 11, to facilitate the reuse of wastewater in the country over the […] - [China to Include More Industries in Its Emissions Trading Scheme - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-include-more-industries-in-its-emissions-trading-scheme/): China plans to include financial institutions, non-ferrous metals, and building materials in its national emissions trading scheme (ETS), as reported by Reuters on December 29. Specifically, the non-ferrous metal and […] - [China to Introduce New Rules on Market Access and Cross-Border Data Flows - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-introduce-new-rules-on-market-access-and-cross-border-data-flows/): China will carefully study issues of market access and cross-border data flows with new regulations coming soon in these areas, said Premier Li Qiang at the China Development Forum held […] - [China to Issue First Sovereign Green Yuan Bonds in UK, Raising $829 Million - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-issue-first-sovereign-green-yuan-bonds-in-uk-raising-829-million/): China is set to issue its first overseas sovereign green bonds in yuan, raising up to 6 billion yuan ($829 million) in London. - [China to Issue Rules to Strengthen NEV Battery Recycling Management - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-issue-rules-to-strengthen-nev-battery-recycling-management/): China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) will expedite the formulation of management guidelines for recycling new energy vehicle (NEV) batteries, as reported by China Daily on September 19. […] - [China to Launch Pilot Projects to Promote Use of Biodiesel - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-launch-pilot-projects-to-promote-use-to-biodiesel/): China is set to launch a series of pilot projects to bolster the domestic production and consumption of biodiesel fuel, a low-carbon alternative to petroleum diesel made from feedstocks such […] - [China to Limit Excessive Production Expansion in Lithium Battery Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-limit-excessive-production-expansion-in-lithium-battery-industry/): China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released two draft guidelines on the lithium battery sector for public consultations, aiming to propel technical progress, improve product quality, and reduce […] - [China to Limit Methane Emissions in Coal, Agricultural, Waste Disposal Sectors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-limit-methane-emissions-in-coal-agricultural-waste-disposal-sectors/): China, the world’s biggest emitter of human-caused methane, is drafting a national action plan for methane emission control during its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) period, as reported by Reuters on […] - [China to Proceed Ultra-Low-Emission Reform on Steel Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-proceed-ultra-low-emission-reform-on-steel-industry/): China will complete ultra-low emission modification on a total production capacity of 560m tons of crude steel by the end of 2022, including 140m tons finished by now, as reported […] - [China to Promote EV Charging Infrastructure, Targeting Rural EV Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-promote-ev-charging-infrastructure-targeting-rural-ev-market/): China is planning to accelerate the construction of charging facilities for new energy vehicles (NEVs) and optimize policies for purchasing and using NEV, as reported by Reuters on May 5. […] - [China to Promote Unified Type-C Interface to Reduce E-Waste - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-promote-unified-type-c-interface-to-reduce-e-waste/): China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is pushing for the standardization of fast-charging technology, aiming to make Type-C interface the common charging port for mobiles and all electronic […] - [China to Regulate Mobile Internet Application's Use of Personal Information - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-regulate-mobile-internet-applications-use-of-personal-information/): China’s National Information Security Standardization Technical Committee (NISSTC) issued a draft management guideline that regulates the processing of personal data by mobile internet applications, as reported by Caixin on June […] - [China to Revise Regulations on Cyber Protection for Minors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-revise-regulations-on-cyber-protection-for-minors/): The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) is soliciting opinions on a draft regulation for cyber protection for minors, as reported by Reuters on March 14. The rules mandate internet product and […] - [China to Tighten Rules on the Use of Facial Recognition Technology - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-tighten-rules-on-the-use-of-facial-recognition-technology/): The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has unveiled draft regulations concerning the utilization of facial recognition technology, as reported by the CNBC on August 8. The proposed rules outline that facial […] - [China to Upgrade 220GW of Coal-Fired Power Generation Units in 2022 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-to-upgrade-220gw-of-coal-fired-power-generation-units-in-2022/): China will remold 220 gigawatts (GW) of its coal-fired power generation units this year to improve their power efficiency and reduce their carbon emissions, as reported by Huanqiu on April […] - [China Transport Ministry Meets with Eight Freight-Delivery and Ride-Hailing Firms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-transport-ministry-meets-with-eight-freight-delivery-and-ride-hailing-firms/): China’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) has summoned four freight-delivery platforms over operational irregularities and sent reminders to four ride-hailing firms over driver protection, fair competition, and transportation safety, as reported […] - [China Unveils Ambitious Carbon Neutral Strategy with New ESG and Carbon Accounting Measures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-unveils-ambitious-carbon-neutral-strategy-with-new-esg-and-carbon-accounting-measures/): China recently unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly reduce its emissions by the end of the decade. This initiative includes setting quotas for key polluting industries and introducing ‘carbon label certification’ for products, aimed at accelerating the “dual control of carbon emissions.” - [China Unveils Major Climate Projects-Accelerating Green Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-unveils-major-climate-projects-accelerating-green-transition/): China is accelerating its green transition with major renewable energy projects while maintaining coal production. - [China Unveils Methane Emission Control Plans - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-unveils-methane-emission-control-plans/): China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has introduced a comprehensive plan to control methane emissions, as reported by Reuters on November 7. As the world’s largest methane emitter, China aims […] - [China, US Become Co-Chairmen of G20 Re-established Sustainable Financial Study Group - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-us-become-co-chairmen-of-g20-re-established-sustainable-financial-study-group/): The G20 re-established the Sustainable Finance Study Group (SFSG) for preventing finance risks caused by climate change, and supporting disclosures of climate-related information, as reported by Caixin in February 28. […] - [China, US Reach Audit Deal to Mitigate Delisting of Chinese Stocks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-us-reach-audit-deal-to-mitigate-delisting-of-chinese-stocks/): The China Securities Regulatory Commission and the US Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) have inked an agreement for cooperation in regards to the inspection of audit documents of US-listed […] - [China, US Release a Declaration to Jointly Tackle Climate Change - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-us-release-a-declaration-to-jointly-tackle-climate-change/): China and the US announced the US-China Joint Glasgow Declaration on Enhancing Climate Action in the 2020s on November 10 at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, as reported by […] - [China, US Release Joint Statement Addressing Climate Crisis - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-us-release-joint-statement-addressing-climate-crisis/): China and the US released a joint statement to fight climate crisis on April 18, following a meeting between Chinese special climate envoy, Xie Zhenhua, and US special presidential envoy […] - [China Wind Turbine Supplier Wins Offshore Wind Power Projects in Japan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/china-wind-turbine-supplier-wins-offshore-wind-power-projects-in-japan/): Chinese offshore turbine maker Mingyang Smart Energy (MYSE) [601615:CH] has reached an agreement to provide three three-megawatt turbines for a wind power facility off the coast of Nyuzen, a town […] - [China’s 14th Five-Year Plan’s Effects on Near Term, Environmental and Social Developments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-14th-five-year-plans-effects-on-near-term-environmental-and-social-developments/): Key points on China’s 14th Five-Year Plan From October 26 to 29, the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) announced the upcoming publication of the […] - [China’s 1+N Climate Policy System: The Path to Carbon Neutrality - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-1n-climate-policy-system-way-to-carbon-neutrality/): During the week before the UN COP26, China published five key documents to address climate change issues, including two documents submitted to the UN. October 24: a guiding document on […] - [China’s 2021 Two Sessions from an ESG POV - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-2021-two-sessions-from-an-esg-pov/): China held the annual National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), also known as the Two Sessions, from March 4 to March 11. On March […] - [China’s Auto Industry Alliance Withdraws Pledge to Avoid “Abnormal Pricing” Due to Antitrust Violations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-auto-industry-alliance-withdraws-pledge-to-avoid-abnormal-pricing-due-to-antitrust-violations/): The China Association of Auto Manufacturers (CAAM) has retracted a pledge made by 16 automakers to avoid “abnormal pricing” due to concerns that it violated China’s antitrust law, as reported by […] - [China's BYD Stops Producing Fossil-Fuels Vehicles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-byd-stops-producing-fossil-fuels-vehicles/): Chinese automaker and power battery manufacturer BYD [002594:CH] announced that it has stopped making combustion engine vehicles last month and it will focus on full electric and plug-in hybrid cars, […] - [China’s BYD to Build an EV Factory in Thailand by 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-byd-to-build-an-ev-factory-in-thailand-by-2024/): Chinese top electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD [002594:CH] signed a contract with Thai industrial estate developer WHA Group [WHA:TB] to build a factory for new energy passenger cars in an […] - [China’s BYD to Build New Energy Vehicle Factory in Hungary - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-byd-to-build-new-energy-vehicle-factory-in-hungary/): Chinese leading electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturer BYD [1211:HK] has picked Hungary as the location for its first European passenger car factory, as reported by AP News on December […] - [China’s CCDI to Inspect Corruption Behind Internet Platform Monopolies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-ccdi-to-inspect-corruption-behind-internet-platform-monopolies/): China’s top anti-graft watchdog, Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), vowed to investigate and punish corrupt behaviors behind the disorderly expansion of capital and platform monopolies and cut the link […] - [China’s Central Bank Fines Didi's Digital Payments Unit - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-central-bank-fines-didis-digital-payments-unit/): China’s Central Bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), has imposed a RMB4.27m (USD632,170) fine on the digital payment arm of ride-hailing platform Didi Chuxing for a series of violations, […] - [China’s Central Bank Vows Privacy and Information Protection in Digital Yuan Use - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-central-bank-vows-privacy-and-information-protection-in-digital-yuan-use/): China’s central bank People’s Bank of China (PBoC) will fully respect privacy and protect personal information in the use of China’s sovereign digital currency known as digital yuan, or e-CNY, […] - [China’s Daqo Collaborates with Baotou on Polysilicon Projects for Solar Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-daqo-collaborates-with-baotou-on-polysilicon-projects-for-solar-industry/): Xinjiang Daqo New Energy [DQ:US], a Chinese energy equipment company, has established a strategic partnership deal with the northern Chinese city of Baotou to enhance polysilicon, silicon metal, and silicone […] - [China’s Environmental Reform Boosts Corporate ESG Performance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-environmental-reform-boosts-corporate-esg-performance/): China’s Environmental Vertical Management Reform (EVMR), launched in 2016, has significantly enhanced corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, according to a recent study. - [China’s ESG Application in Wealth Management Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-esg-application-in-the-wealth-management-industry-and-how-does-the-pandemic-has-bolstered-it/): China’s practices on social responsibility investment ESG, which stands for environmental, social, and governance, is a long-term growth investment strategy that focuses on the non-financial performance of a company. The […] - [China’s Evergrande Granted Sale Approval for Electric Vehicles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-evergrande-granted-sale-approval-for-electric-vehicles/): China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved the sale of two electric vehicle (EV) models for the China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group [0708:HK] under its brand […] - [China's First ESG Reporting Standards Aim for Global Alignment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-first-esg-reporting-standards-aim-for-global-alignment/): China has launched its inaugural Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards—Basic Standards, marking a major step in... - [China’s First Two New Energy REITs to Raise RMB10bn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-first-two-new-energy-reits-to-raise-rmb10bn/): China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has approved the first two new energy real estate investment trusts (REITs) that are expected to raise RMB10bn (USD1.44bn) in total, as reported by Caixin […] - [China's GCL Technology Plans to Manufacture Polysilicon in Saudi Arabia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-gcl-technology-plans-to-manufacture-polysilicon-in-saudi-arabia/): China’ GCL Technology [3800:HK], the world’s second-largest manufacturer of polysilicon, is planning to establish its first overseas factory in Saudi Arabia, as reported by Bloomberg on September 5. The company […] - [China’s Gotion High-Tech to Build USD2bn EV Battery Plant in the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-gotion-high-tech-to-build-usd2bn-ev-battery-plant-in-the-us/): Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech [002074:CH] plans to establish a USD2bn electric vehicle (EV) lithium battery manufacturing plant in the state of Illinois, as reported by the South China Morning […] - [China’s Gotion to Build USD2.36bn Plants to Manufacture Battery Materials in Michigan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-gotion-to-build-usd2-36bn-plants-to-manufacture-battery-materials-in-michigan/): Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery provider Gotion High-Tech [002074:CH] will spend USD2.36bn to develop a battery material production factory in Michigan to extend its footprint in North America, as reported by […] - [China's Green Agriculture: Brief Overview and Recommendations to Regulators - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-green-agriculture-brief-overview-and-recommendations-to-regulators/): China has been accelerating agricultural development in recent years, with the country’s primary sector, agricultural activities, recording a total of RMB7.0467tr in value in 2019, up 3.1% from the previous […] - [China's Green Bond Issuance Doubles in the First Half of The Year - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-green-bond-issuance-doubles-in-the-first-half-of-the-year/): China issued USD57.8bn worth of bonds to fund climate change solutions in the first half of 2022, roughly doubling from the same period last year, as reported by Nikkei Asia […] - [China’s Green Finance Overview: Standardization Framework and Current Market Scale - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-green-finance-overview-standardization-framework-and-current-market-scale/): China began investing in green finance in 2016, when PBoC and other six departments released guidance for building out a green finance system. In the meantime, China listed standardization of […] - [China’s Home Appliance Industry [PT 1]: Incorrect Disposal of Appliances Poses Environmental Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-home-appliance-industry-pt-1-obsolete-appliances-pose-environmental-risks/): China is entering into a peak period of home appliance disposal Although the COVID-19 outbreak heavily impacted the Chinese home appliance sector, the industry saw a gradual recovery in March. […] - [China’s Home Appliance Industry [PT 2]: Regulation-Driven Green Transformation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-home-appliance-industry-pt-2-regulation-driven-green-transformation/): Regulators are forming green standards governing home appliances To encourage sustainability within the household appliance industry and reduce carbon emissions, Chinese government agencies and industry associations are ramping up issuing […] - [China’s Inner Mongolia Draws up Five-Year Hydrogen Development Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-inner-mongolia-draws-up-five-year-hydrogen-development-plan/): Inner Mongolia, China’s second-largest coal-producing region and the biggest renewables producer, released a five-year plan (FYP) to build a hydrogen industry worth over RMB100bn (USD15.83bn) from 2021 to 2025, as […] - [China’s Land Use Changes Advance ESG and Carbon Neutral Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-land-use-changes-advance-esg-and-carbon-neutral-goals/): China’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 has received a significant boost with groundbreaking research led by Professor... - [China’s Largest Academic Database CNKI Receives Antitrust Investigation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-largest-academic-database-cnki-receives-antitrust-investigation/): China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) launched an antitrust investigation into China’s largest online academic database China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) on May 13, as reported by South China […] - [China’s Market Watchdog Fines Tencent, Alibaba for Disclosure Violations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-market-watchdog-fines-tencent-alibaba-for-disclosure-violations/): China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) imposed fines of RMB500,000 (USD74,350) each on tech giants Alibaba [BABA:US] and Tencent [0700:HK] as well as a range of companies for breaching […] - [China’s MEE to Trial Incentive Mechanism for Climate Investment and Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-mee-to-trial-incentive-mechanism-for-climate-investment-and-finance/): China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) is about to pilot a market-oriented incentive mechanism for climate investment and finance, in order to realize the country’s commitment to peaking carbon […] - [China's MoHRSS, Supreme Court Deem 996 Work Schedule Illegal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-mohrss-supreme-court-deem-996-work-schedule-illegal/): China’s Supreme People’s Court and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MoHRSS) issued a joint statement on August 26, specifying that the “996” work schedule is illegal, as […] - [China's National Carbon Market Begins Online Trading - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-national-carbon-market-begins-online-trading/): China’s national carbon emissions trading system (ETS), currently the largest carbon market in the world, officially began online trading at the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange (SEEE) on the morning […] - [China’s NEV Battery Recycling: Two Main Methods and Current Problems - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-nev-battery-recycling-two-main-methods-and-current-problems/): The recycling of batteries becomes an increasing topic amid the boom of China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) industry. The service life of automobile traction batteries is five to eight years, […] - [Meituan, other Fintech Services Need to be Accountable to Their Customers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-online-financial-tech-giants-need-to-be-accountable-to-their-customers/): Earlier in January, a user reported that Meituan [0369:HK] requested her to return borrowed money, though she had never applied for any loans on the platform. After contacting Meituan’s customer […] - [China's Online Healthcare Industry [PT 1]: Tech-Driven Medical Waste Management - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-online-healthcare-industry-part-1-tech-driven-medical-waste-management/): China’s online healthcare industry has maintained rapid growth in recent years. According to consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, China’s online medical service market was worth RMB11bn in 2016, and is […] - [China’s Online Healthcare Industry [PT 2]: Solutions to Address Medical Resource Imbalances - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-online-healthcare-industry-pt-ii-solutions-to-address-medical-resource-imbalances/): Online healthcare companies utilize the internet to offer various medical services, including diagnosis and treatment, telemedicine, health e-commerce, medical insurance, information sharing, etc. The rapidly expanded industry has offered solutions […] - [China’s Opposition to EUDR Raises Global ESG Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-opposition-to-eudr-raises-global-esg-concerns/): China, a key supplier to the European Union (EU) for products like furniture and plywood panels, has recently voiced its opposition to the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). - [China’s Pledge for Carbon Neutrality [Part 1]: Effects on Policy and Corporates - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-pledge-for-carbon-neutrality-effects-on-policy-and-corporates/): Xi Jinping pledges for carbon neutrality; specific policies yet to be announced In late September of 2020, President Xi Jinping have an address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNAG), […] - [China’s Regional Carbon Exchanges Drive ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-regional-carbon-exchanges-drive-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategies/): China’s regional carbon exchanges are playing a crucial role in advancing the country’s ESG and carbon neutral strategy. - [China’s Shenzhen Energy Signs LNG Deal With BP - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-shenzhen-energy-signs-lng-deal-with-bp/): China’s state-owned power generation firm Shenzhen Energy Group [000027:CH] signed a long-term contract with BP Singapore [0177251D:SP], a subsidiary of the British oil and gas giant BP PLC [BP:LN], to […] - [China’s State Grid Wins Brazil Power Line Tender to Boost Renewable Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-state-grid-wins-brazil-power-line-tender-to-boost-renewable-energy/): China’s State Grid Corp, the world’s largest utility company, emerged as the biggest winner in Brazil’s BRL21.7bn (USD4.4bn) auction for transmission lines, as reported by Reuters on December 15. The […] - [China's State Power Investment Corp Unveils USD5.85bn Renewable Energy Project in Northeast China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-state-power-investment-corp-unveils-usd5-85bn-renewable-energy-project-in-northeast-china/): China’s State Power Investment Corp (SPIC) has unveiled a substantial investment plan of RMB42bn (USD5.85bn) to develop a comprehensive renewable energy project in northeast China, as reported by Reuters on […] - [China's Steel Industry Publishes Roadmap Toward Net-Zero - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-steel-industry-publishes-roadmap-toward-net-zero/): The Steel Industry Low-Carbon Promotion Committee, led by the state-affiliated China Iron and Steel Association (CISA), published a roadmap for realizing net-zero carbon emissions for the country’s steel sector, as […] - [China’s Zhejiang Province Releases Carbon Peak and Neutrality Timetable - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinas-zhejiang-province-releases-carbon-peak-and-neutrality-timetable/): Zhejiang provincial government has published a timeline for carbon peak and carbon neutrality, as reported by Sina on February 18. According to the timeline, Zhejiang set three targets for decarbonization. […] - [Chinese Automakers Face New Regulations on User Data Collection - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-automakers-face-new-regulations-on-user-data-collection/): The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released draft rules on automotive data security and management on May 12, imposing new restrictions on user data collection and processing of automakers, as […] - [Chinese Battery Producer CATL Unveils First-Gen Sodium-ion Battery - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-battery-producer-catl-unveils-first-gen-sodium-ion-battery/): China’s leading battery manufacturer CATL [300750:CH] launched its first generation of sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery on July 29, as reported by Caixin later that day. According to the company, the new […] - [Chinese Cities Detect High-Concentration of Pollutants in Tap Water - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-cities-detect-high-concentration-of-pollutants-in-tap-water/): Huang Jun, an associate professor at the School of Environment, Tsinghua University, and his team, published an essay that found high concentrations of pollutants in tap water in several Chinese […] - [Chinese Dairy Producer Maiquer Fined RMB73.2m for Unauthorized Milk Additives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-dairy-producer-maiquer-fined-rmb73-2m-for-unauthorized-milk-additives/): China’s Xinjiang-based dairy producer Maiquer Group [002719:CH] has been fined RMB73.2m (USD10.7m) by local market supervision bureaus for adding propylene glycol, a mildly toxic additive, to its pure milk, as […] - [Chinese Departments to Allow Pledgees to Sell Pledged Stocks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-departments-to-allow-pledgees-to-sell-pledged-stocks/): China’s Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuratorate, Ministry of Public Security, and CSRC on March 6 jointly published guidance on further regulating the courts to frozen pledged stocks of listed […] - [Chinese Energy Producers Secure Long-Term Natural Gas Supply from Novatek - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-energy-producers-secure-long-term-natural-gas-supply-from-novatek/): Russia’s second-largest natural gas producer Novatek [NVTK:LI] has signed a long-term procurement agreement with two Chinese energy firms, Zhejiang Energy and ENN Natural Gas [600803:CH], as reported by Caixin on […] - [Chinese EV Maker BYD Probed for Factory Pollution - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-ev-maker-byd-probed-for-factory-pollution/): Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker and battery producer BYD [1211:HK] is under investigation by authorities after residents accused its car factory in Changsha, Hunan Province of excessive emission and health […] - [Chinese EV Maker Leapmotor to Raise USD800m with Hong Kong IPO - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-ev-maker-leapmotor-to-raise-usd800m-with-hong-kong-ipo/): Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology (Leapmotor) will price its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) at HKD48 (USD6.12) per share with a goal of raising USD800m, as […] - [Chinese EV Maker Li Auto Announces USD1.9bn Hong Kong IPO Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-ev-maker-li-auto-announces-usd1-9bn-hong-kong-ipo-plan/): Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup Li Auto [LI:US] announced on August 3 that it aimed to raise about HKD15bn (USD1.93bn) in an IPO in Hong Kong, according to Reuters on […] - [Chinese Financial Authorities Hold Regulatory Talks with Ant Group Again - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-financial-authorities-hold-regulatory-talks-with-ant-group-again/): China’s major financial authorities, including PBoC, CBIRC, CSRC, and SAFE, summoned Ant Group for another regulatory talk with Ant Group on April 12, as reported by Caixin on the next […] - [Chinese Financial Regulators Require to Improve Credit Rating Quality for Bonds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-financial-regulators-requires-to-improve-credit-rating-quality/): PBoC, NDRC, the Ministry of Finance (MoF), CBIRC, and CSRC jointly drafted a notice on promoting the high quality and healthy development of the credit rating industry in the bond […] - [Chinese Internet Watchdog Proposes New Rules on Personal Data Compliance Audits - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-internet-watchdog-proposes-new-rules-on-personal-data-compliance-audits/): The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has introduced a draft regulation, mandating the implementation of regular compliance audits for all companies involved in handling personal data, as reported by South China […] - [Chinese Online Retailer JD.com Wins RMB1bn in Antitrust Case Against Alibaba - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-online-retailer-jd-com-wins-rmb1bn-in-antitrust-case-against-alibaba/): Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com [JD:US] has won an anti-monopoly lawsuit against its major rival Alibaba [BABA:US], which was ordered by a Beijing court to pay JD.com RMB1bn (USD141m) in compensation, […] - [Chinese Private Funds Explore the Road of ESG Investing, Tending to Risk Reduction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-private-funds-explore-the-road-of-esg-investing-tending-to-risk-reduction/): The Asset Management Association of China (AMAC) issued a self-evaluation report on green investment of fund managers on February 18, 2021. AMAC designed the dimensions and questions of a self-evaluation […] - [Chinese Regulator Fines Ant Group USD985m as Fintech Crackdown Winds Down - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-regulator-fines-ant-group-usd985m-as-fintech-crackdown-winds-down/): The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has imposed a fine of RMB7.12bn (USD984m) on Ant Group, marking the end of the regulatory crackdown on the Chinese fintech giant, as reported […] - [Chinese Regulators Require Ride-Hailing Companies to Improve Labor Rights Protection - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-regulators-require-ride-hailing-companies-to-improve-labor-rights-protection/): The Ministry of Transport (MoT), the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and five other departments jointly held a regulatory meeting on May […] - [Chinese Security Regulators Back Orderly Overseas Listing of Qualified Enterprises - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-security-regulators-back-orderly-overseas-listing-of-qualified-enterprises/): China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) will speed up the implementation of a set of policies that supervise overseas share sales of Chinese companies and support qualified companies to go public […] - [Chinese Tutoring Platform iTutorGroup Settle Bias Charges Involving AI-Powered Recruitment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/chinese-tutoring-platform-itutorgroup-settle-bias-charges-involving-ai-powered-recruitment/): iTutorGroup, a China-based online tutoring platform, has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commiddion (EEOC), which alleged that the company used artificial […] - [Choosing ESG Data Management Software: 8 Things To Consider - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/choosing-esg-data-management-software-8-things-to-consider/): Implementing ESG data software can make sustainability reporting less complicated. However, selecting the ideal ESG tool requires finding... - [Choosing the Right Baseline Year: A Critical Move for Corporate Climate Action - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/choosing-the-right-baseline-year-a-critical-move-for-corporate-climate-action/): Learn why choosing the right baseline year is crucial for corporate climate action, accurate carbon accounting, and long-term sustainability goals. - [CIF Funds South Africa, Indonesia Energy Transition with USD1bn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cif-funds-south-africa-indonesia-energy-transition-with-usd1bn/): Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a multilateral investor in developing countries, pledged to allocate USD1bn to help South Africa and Indonesia shift from coal to clean power, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Citi Facilitates USD350bn Sustainable Finance from 2020 to 2022 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/citi-facilitates-usd350bn-sustainable-finance-from-2020-to-2022/): Citigroup (C:US) has published its annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report, revealing that it facilitated USD123.5bn in sustainable finance in 2022, which is a 24% YoY decrease due to […] - [Citibank Korea Collaborates with Hyundai E&C on Sustainable Growth - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/citibank-korea-collaborates-with-hyundai-ec-on-sustainable-growth/): Citibank Korea has established an agreement with Hyundai Engineering & Construction (E&C) [000720:KS], the Hyundai Group’s construction company, to promote ESG practices and expand their global businesses, as reported by […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/clean-technology-esgs-answer-to-a-green-revolution/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/clean-technology-esgs-answer-to-a-green-revolution/): - [Climate Accountability- ESG Compliance Metrics in APAC’s Financial Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/climate-accountability-esg-compliance-metrics-in-apacs-financial-sector/): Climate Accountability is at the forefront of corporate discourse, and it is significantly shaping the financial sector in the APAC region. This accountability is closely intertwined with the adoption of […] - [Climate Change Adaptation through the Lens of ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/climate-change-adaptation-through-the-lens-of-esg/): Climate change is not just an environmental challenge; it’s a multi-dimensional crisis that touches every facet of human existence, from our economies and societies to our health and safety. As […] - [Climate Change and ESG: Business Strategies for a Warmer World - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/climate-change-and-esg-business-strategies-for-a-warmer-world/): As the world witnesses the unequivocal effects of climate change, from rising sea levels to unpredictable weather patterns, businesses find themselves at the nexus of challenge and opportunity. The intertwining […] - [Climate Change & ESG: Regulatory Responses from APAC Nations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/climate-change-esg-regulatory-responses-from-apac-nations/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, diverse cultures, and significant populations, is at the forefront of the battle against climate change. With its territories […] - [Climate Disclosures: A Quick Look at Ping An’s Climate Risk Management Report - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/climate-disclosures-a-quick-look-at-ping-ans-climate-risk-management-report/): Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. [2318:HK] has published its 2020 Climate Risk Management Report in December 2021. Compared to the Group’s first climate risk report, which was […] - [Climate Policy in Businesses: More Than Just a Trend - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/climate-policy-in-businesses-more-than-just-a-trend/): In the modern business landscape, climate policy is emerging as a critical cornerstone for long-term strategy. Far from being a mere passing trend or a buzzword, it represents a substantive […] - [Climate Risk Assessment: Essential for Future-Proofing Your Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/climate-risk-assessment-essential-for-future-proofing-your-business/): Introduction In an era of unprecedented environmental change, the term “climate risk” has moved from the periphery to the core of business planning and strategy. No longer can organizations afford […] - [INSIGHTS | Climate Risk Stress Testing in the Banking Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/climate-risk-stress-testing-in-the-banking-industry/): Stress testing is not an unfamiliar term to the financial sector. Ever since the global financial crisis, financial institutions have used stress tests as a key tool for assessing risks […] - [Climate Week NYC Highlights ESG Strategies Driving Business Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/climate-week-nyc-highlights-esg-strategies-driving-business-sustainability/): At Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC, executives from Dell, Zurich Insurance, Signify, and Verizon outlined their approaches to integrating ESG principles into business operations - [CNKI Opens Plagiarism-Checking Service to Individuals after Antitrust Probe - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cnki-opens-plagiarism-checking-service-to-individuals-after-antitrust-probe/): China’s largest online academic database China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) announced that it will give individuals access to its plagiarism-checking service, a month after receiving an antitrust investigation by the […] - [CO₂e Calculation, Emission Factors, and Global Comparisons 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/co%e2%82%82e-calculation-emission-factors-and-global-comparisons-2025/): Understand CO₂e vs CO₂, CO₂e calculation formula, emission factors. A full guide to corporate ESG reporting and climate strategy. - [CO2e Explained: What It Means & Why It Matters for Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/co2e-explained-what-it-means-why-it-matters-for-sustainability/): CO2e, or carbon dioxide equivalent, is a unit that translates the impact of various greenhouse gases into a single standard measure... - [Coal-Fired Power Capacity in the U.S. to Decline by Over Half by 2050, says EIA - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/coal-fired-power-capacity-in-the-u-s-to-decline-by-over-half-by-2050-says-eia/): According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), coal-fired power plants in the United States will experience a capacity decline of over 50% from 2022 levels by 2050, due to […] - [Coal India Pledges to Reach Net-Zero Emissions in its Operations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/coal-india-pledges-to-reach-net-zero-emissions-in-its-operations/): Coal India’s [COAL:IN] Chairman Pramod Agrawal stated that the company plans to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations within the next three to four years, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Coca-Cola Introduces 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles Across Canada - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/coca-cola-introduces-100-recycled-plastic-bottles-across-canada/): The Coca-Cola Company [KO:US] in Canada has unveiled plans to launch 100% recycled plastic bottles for all its 500ml sparkling beverages by early 2024, as reported by ESG Today on […] - [COFCO International Abstains from Deforestation in Soy Supply Chain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cofco-international-abstains-from-deforestation-in-soy-supply-chain/): COFCO International, affiliated with China’s largest food processor COFCO Group, pledged to eliminate deforestation and land conversion in its soy supply chain by 2030 in environmentally sensitive regions of South […] - [Colombia Receives USD500m Loan to Tackle Gender-Based Violence - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/colombia-receives-usd500m-loan-to-tackle-gender-based-violence/): - [Common Ground Taxonomy: Consolidation of China and EU Green Definitions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/common-ground-taxonomy-consolidation-of-china-and-eu-green-definitions/): The Common Ground Taxonomy (CGT), a comparative study of the green taxonomies of China and the EU, was published by the International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) on November 4 […] - [Companies Gear Up for EU’s New Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/companies-gear-up-for-eus-new-corporate-sustainability-reporting-directive-csrd/): Almost two-thirds (63%) of companies are confident they will be ready to comply with the EU - [Comparing ESG Reporting Frameworks: GRI vs. TCFD - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/comparing-esg-reporting-frameworks-gri-vs-tcfd/): Understanding the differences between these two frameworks is essential. In this blog, we will conduct a detailed comparison of GRI and TCFD to help you identify which framework best suits your organization’s specific needs. - [Comparing ESG Standards: EU vs. APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/comparing-esg-standards-eu-vs-apac/): Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards have emerged as a focal point for investors, businesses, and regulators worldwide. The importance of ESG is accentuated by the pressing challenges of climate […] - [TikTok Banned on European Commission Staff Devices for Cybersecurity Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/concerned-about-cybersecurity-threats-the-european-commission-banned-tiktok-on-employee-devices/): On February 24, Reuters reported that the European Commission has banned its employees from using TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform, on their official devices and personal devices with work-related apps […] - [Conservative Legal Group Sues Target Over LGBT Merchandise Backlash and Risk Monitoring Allegations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/conservative-legal-group-sues-target-over-lgbt-merchandise-backlash-and-risk-monitoring-allegations/): A conservative legal organization, America First Legal, has filed a lawsuit against Target [TGT:US] on behalf of investor Brian Craig, accusing the company of misrepresenting the effectiveness of its risk […] - [Construction Begins on Pioneering Carbon-Neutral Cement Facility - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/construction-begins-on-pioneering-carbon-neutral-cement-facility/): A groundbreaking moment in the realm of sustainable cement production has been set into motion with the initiation of construction for one of the world - [Cooper Standard Leads Automotive Industry with New Sustainability Milestones and Ambitious ESG Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cooper-standard-leads-automotive-industry-with-new-sustainability-milestones-and-ambitious-esg-goals/): In a significant update from the automotive sector, Cooper Standard has recently announced its latest strides in sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) through its newly released Corporate Responsibility Report. - [COP27 to Include Discussions on Climate Compensation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cop27-to-include-discussions-on-climate-compensation/): Delegates from nearly 200 countries will gather at the United Nations’ COP27 climate summit in Egypt to discuss whether wealthy countries should compensate poor nations for climate-related “loss and damage,” […] - [Corporate America Reworks ESG Amid Rising Scrutiny: 80% of Firms Recalibrating Strategies, Report Finds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/corporate-america-reworks-esg-amid-rising-scrutiny-80-of-firms-recalibrating-strategies-report-finds/): A new report from The Conference Board reveals that a significant majority of large corporations are actively revising their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. This widespread recalibration, affecting 80% of firms surveyed, is a direct response to evolving political and regulatory landscapes, coupled with intensifying scrutiny. - [Corporate ESG Integration Accelerates Amid Rising Climate Disclosure Regulations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/corporate-esg-integration-accelerates-amid-rising-climate-disclosure-regulations/): A recent Deloitte report reveals that nearly all senior business leaders are prioritizing ESG reporting, with 98% of respondents meeting quarterly to discuss sustainability goals, and 43% convening at least once per month. - [Corporate ESG Strategies Essential for Attracting Skilled Talent Amid Growing Sustainability Demands - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/corporate-esg-strategies-essential-for-attracting-skilled-talent-amid-growing-sustainability-demands/): A recent analysis predicts that by 2030, over 85 million jobs could go unfilled globally due to a lack of qualified candidates, exacerbated by the growing demand for sustainability expertise. - [Corporate Giants Demand Urgent Fossil Fuel Phase-Out at COP28 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/corporate-giants-demand-urgent-fossil-fuel-phase-out-at-cop28/): Over 130 major companies, including Nestle [NESN:SW], Unilever [ULVR:LN], Mahindra Group [MM:IN], and Volvo Cars [VOLCARB:SS], are urging political leaders to establish a clear timeline for phasing out fossil fuels […] - [Corporate Retreat from Sustainability Targets: A Concerning Trend - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/corporate-retreat-from-sustainability-targets-a-concerning-trend/): In recent months, a significant number of companies have reversed or scaled back their sustainability commitments, raising concerns about the future of ESG and sustainability strategies in the corporate world. - [Cosmetics Giant Shiseido Revises Procurement Policy to Focus on Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cosmetics-giant-shiseido-revises-procurement-policy-to-focus-on-sustainability/): Japanese cosmetics producer Shiseido [4911:JP] released a new Group Procurement Policy, which expanded responsible procurement requirements for suppliers in key sustainability areas including environment and human rights, as reported by […] - [Costa Rica Adopts Carbon-Neutral Tourism to Boost Appeal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/costa-rica-adopts-carbon-neutral-tourism-to-boost-appeal/): Costa Rica is witnessing an impressive surge in global tourism interest, continuing appeal as a top destination for eco-conscious travelers. - [Countries Differ on Ambitions for Global Plastic Treaty - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/countries-differ-on-ambitions-for-global-plastic-treaty/): More than 2,000 delegates from 160 countries closed the first round of negotiations on a global plastics treaty at a meeting in Uruguay, with delegates agreeing to end plastic pollution […] - [Countries Push to Secure $200B Annually for Biodiversity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/countries-push-to-secure-200b-annually-for-biodiversity/): Countries are intensifying efforts to secure $200 billion annually for biodiversity protection, with global leaders gathering in Rome. - [Court Blocks Missouri’s Anti-ESG Regulation, Citing Unconstitutionality - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/court-blocks-missouris-anti-esg-regulation-citing-unconstitutionality/): A recent ruling by a U.S. federal court has blocked Missouri - [CPI, IFS Release Report on China’s Climate Finance Potential - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cpi-ifs-release-report-on-chinas-climate-finance-potential/): The Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and Beijing Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) have jointly published a report, commenting on the potentials for climate finance and green finance development in […] - [CR Power Selects CICC for the IPO of its Renewable Energy Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cr-power-selects-cicc-for-the-ipo-of-its-renewable-energy-business/): China Resources Power (CR Power) [0836:HK] has selected ABC International Holdings and China International Capital Corporation [3908:HK] for the listing of its renewable energy business in Hong Kong, as reported […] - [INSIGHTS | Crackdown on Greenwashing by Regulators Has Begun - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/crackdown-on-greenwashing-by-regulators-has-begun/): The global rise of ESG investments in recent years has brought increasing greenwashing behaviors from investment product providers. Greenwashing is known as a cheating practice in which companies exaggerate their […] - [Crafting a Stakeholder Engagement Policy with ESG in Mind - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/crafting-a-stakeholder-engagement-policy-with-esg-in-mind/): In today’s increasingly interconnected and socially conscious business environment, stakeholder engagement has taken on a central role. Effective stakeholder engagement can result in a myriad of benefits, including improved business […] - [Croatia to Host First Geothermal Conference in March 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/croatia-to-host-first-geothermal-conference-in-march-2025/): Croatia is set to host its first major geothermal energy conference, the Geothermal Investment Forum Croatia 2025 (GIFC 2025). - [Crowe Poland and Envirly Forge a Partnership in the ESG Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/crowe-poland-and-envirly-forge-a-partnership-in-the-esg-sector/): In a significant development in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sector, Crowe Poland has announced a strategic partnership with Envirly, a leading provider of ESG data collection solutions. - [CRRC Completes China’s First Hybrid Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotive - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/crrc-completes-chinas-first-hybrid-hydrogen-fuel-cell-locomotive/): State-owned rolling stock manufacturer CRRC Corporation [1766:HK] has finished its self-developed hybrid locomotive, equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell on January 27, as reported by People.cn on January 28. This […] - [CSRC Adds Environmental and Social Responsibility Section to Corporate Periodic Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrc-adds-environmental-and-social-responsibility-section-to-corporate-periodic-reporting/): CSRC revised several disclosure rules of listed companies’ annual and semiannual reports for public consultation, from May 7 to June 7, as reported by Securities Daily on May 7. Notably, […] - [CSRC Announces to Award Whistleblowers for Violations of Five Listed Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrc-announces-to-award-whistleblowers-for-violations-of-five-listed-companies/): CSRC on April 2 claimed to reward the whistleblowers for disclosing violations of five listed companies, which are Sihuan Biological [000518:CH], Tianbao Foods [002220:CH], Jilin Pharmaceutical Holdings [300108:CH], Dehua Numonyx, […] - [CSRC Imposes RMB480m Penalties on LeTV and Jia Yueting for Financial Frauds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrc-imposes-rmb480m-penalties-on-letv-and-jia-yueting-for-financial-frauds/): CSRC exposed that LeTV had conducted financial frauds for ten consecutive years from 2006 to 2017, resulting in false records in both IPO prospectus disclosed in 2010 and its non-public […] - [CSRC Includes ESG Information in Listed Firms’ Investor Relation Management - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrc-includes-esg-information-in-listed-firms-investor-relation-management/): CSRC drafted revisions of the guidelines on the investor relation management of listed companies on February 5 for public opinions, which, for the first time, included ESG related information in […] - [CSRC Probes into Ganfeng Lithium over Suspected Insider Trading - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrc-probes-into-ganfeng-lithium-over-suspected-insider-trading/): China’s largest lithium salt producer Ganfeng Lithium [002460:CH] is under investigation by China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) for suspected insider trading, as reported by South China Morning Post on July […] - [CSRC Signals Corporate Governance Requirements to Come - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrc-signals-corporate-governance-requirements-to-come/): A CSRC deputy director, Sun Nianrui, spoke at the China Southern Finance International Forum, and emphasized that the regulatory body plans to roll our corporate governance disclosure requirements for listed […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrc-to-ban-ex-serving-staff-from-improper-shareholding-in-pre-ipo-firms/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrc-to-ban-ex-serving-staff-from-improper-shareholding-in-pre-ipo-firms/): - [CSRC to Punish 14 Audit and Evaluation Agencies after 2020 Annual Inspection - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrc-to-punish-14-audit-and-evaluation-agencies-after-2020-annual-inspection/): CSRC on February 19 issued the inspection results of audit and evaluation institutions in 2020, as reported by Caixin on the same day. Based on the overall and special inspections, […] - [Columbia Shuswap Regional District Assists in Cleanup Efforts for 18 Properties Affected by Wildfires in Shuswap - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-assists-in-cleanup-efforts-for-18-properties-affected-by-wildfires-in-shuswap/): In an effort to facilitate recovery from the devastating Bush Creek East wildfire, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has approved $30,000 to cover tipping fees for 18 properties in North Shuswap. Samaritan - [CSRD Compliance Checklist: Your Roadmap to Sustainable Business Success - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-compliance-checklist-your-roadmap-to-sustainable-business-success/): The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a transformative piece of legislation that is redefining how businesses approach... - [CSRD Compliance: Managing IRO for Sustainable Success - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-compliance-managing-iro-for-sustainable-success/): The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping how companies disclose their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. At the heart of this framework lies the concept of Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities (IRO). - [CSRD Compliance: Preparing For Successful Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-compliance-preparing-for-successful-sustainability-reporting/): Navigating the intricate landscape of sustainability reporting can seem daunting for organizations endeavoring to align with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)... - [CSRD Compliance: Transforming Supply Chain Management for Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-compliance-transforming-supply-chain-management-for-sustainability/): As businesses navigate this new landscape, understanding how to integrate CSRD into supply chain management becomes pivotal... - [CSRD Data Points: Their Effect on Disclosure Requirements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-data-points-their-effect-on-disclosure-requirements/): CSRD data points refer to specific metrics and indicators that companies are mandated to report under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive... - [CSRD: Digital Tagging And Reporting Requirements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-digital-tagging-and-reporting-requirements/): CSRD digital tagging is a requirement that mandates organizations to format their sustainability reports in a machine-readable way... - [CSRD Issues First Building Development Permits as Part of ESG Initiative - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-issues-first-building-development-permits-as-part-of-esg-initiative/): In a significant stride toward sustainable development, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) has issued its first building development permits under the newly implemented Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. - [CSRD Penalties for Non-Compliance: Understanding the Stakes - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-penalties-for-non-compliance-understanding-the-stakes/): The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a landmark regulatory framework introduced by the European Union to standardize... - [CSRD Report: Top Do's and Don'ts - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-report-top-dos-and-donts/): This blog post delves into the key do - [CSRD: Understanding The Double Materiality Assessment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-understanding-the-double-materiality-assessment/): The double materiality assessment under the CSRD is designed to evaluate both the impact of external environmental and social issues on a company’s operations and financial performance... - [CSRD VS. ESRS: What's The Difference? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-vs-esrs-whats-the-difference/): At the vanguard of this evolution is the European Union, launching two principal initiatives: The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS). - [CSRD Vs NFRD: What You Need To Know - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrd-vs-nfrd-what-you-need-to-know/): The NFRD (Non-Financial Reporting Directive) and CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) can be easily confused because both are EU regulations related to the reporting of non-financial and sustainability information by businesses. - [CSRD's Impact on Fashion Industry: Driving Sustainability and Transparency - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/csrds-impact-on-fashion-driving-sustainability-and-transparency/): This article delves into the current state of sustainability in the fashion industry and examines the significant impact of the CSRD on this sector, exploring sustainability challenges, CSRD requirements, and their influence on the industry. - [Cuba Signs BRI Construction Cooperation Plan with China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/cuba-signs-bri-construction-cooperation-plan-with-china/): China and Cuba have signed a cooperation agreement to push forward construction projects in Cuba under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as reported by Global Times on December 26. […] - [Daikin to Debut Refrigerated Containers with Inverters to Cut Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/daikin-to-debut-refrigerated-containers-with-inverters-to-cut-emissions/): Japan’s Daikin Industries [6367:JP], the world’s top air-conditioner developer, will start selling cold-storage containers that could save 20% fuel consumption by 20% through inverters technology, as reported by Nikkei Asia […] - [Danish Watchdog Accuses Eight Funds Breach EU Sustainability Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/danish-watchdog-accuses-eight-funds-breach-eu-sustainability-rules/): Eight funds have been found to have breached European Union sustainability rules by the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), as reported by Reuters on February 6. The FSA conducted an […] - [Data Privacy Regulations in an ESG Context - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/data-privacy-regulations-in-an-esg-context/): In the age of digital transformation, where data has become one of the most valuable assets for corporations, the issue of data privacy has never been more critical. With mounting […] - [DBS Joins an Alliance to Promote Impact Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dbs-joins-an-alliance-to-promote-impact-reporting-standards/): Four financial firms including UBS [UBS:US], Singapore’s DBS [DBS:SP], Denmark’s Danske Bank [DANSKE:DC], and Amsterdam-based ABN AMRO Bank [ABN:NA] issued a joint press release on June 30 with Harvard Business […] - [Decentralized Energy Production & ESG Value in 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/decentralized-energy-production-esg-value-in-2025/): Explore how decentralized energy resources boost ESG impact, reduce emissions, and drive resilience. Learn business benefits in 2025. - [Decentralized Energy: The Future of Renewable Power - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/decentralized-energy-the-future-of-renewable-power/): Discover how decentralized energy is transforming power generation, enhancing resilience, and shaping a sustainable future. Explore its impact, challenges, and trends. - [Decentralized Solar & Smart Energy Systems: 2025 Business Guide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/decentralized-solar-smart-energy-systems-2025-business-guide/): Discover how decentralized solar energy and smart energy systems are transforming business resilience, ESG strategy, and cost savings in 2025 - [Deciphering the Operations of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/deciphering-the-operations-of-the-science-based-targets-initiative-sbti/): The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). - [Declining Focus on ESG Among Corporate Boards, PwC Survey Reveals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/declining-focus-on-esg-among-corporate-boards-pwc-survey-reveals/): A new survey by PwC highlights a declining focus on ESG issues in U.S. corporate boardrooms, with less than half of directors (47%) including ESG as a regular agenda item, down from 52% last year. - [Decoding ESG Ratings: A User's Guide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/decoding-esg-ratings-a-users-guide/): Introduction Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings have become a critical tool for investors, companies, and regulators to evaluate an organization’s sustainability performance. But understanding ESG ratings is not always […] - [Decoding TCFD: The Future of Climate-Related Financial Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/decoding-tcfd-the-future-of-climate-related-financial-disclosures/): In recent years, the significance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors has gained unprecedented momentum in financial markets. Of these, the “E” for environment, notably climate change, has perhaps […] - [Decoding the Future: ESG Metrics and Reporting Explained - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/decoding-the-future-esg-metrics-and-reporting-explained/): In the ever-evolving world of business and finance, a new lexicon has taken root, one that promises to redefine the future of sustainable growth: ESG metrics and reporting. Environmental, Social, […] - [Delhi Implements Odd-Even Vehicle Rule Amidst Severe Air Pollution Crisis - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/delhi-implements-odd-even-vehicle-rule-amidst-severe-air-pollution-crisis/): In response to the alarming levels of air pollution plaguing the city, the Delhi government has announced the implementation of the “odd-even” vehicle rule from November 13 to 20, as […] - [Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Earns USD2.6m by Selling Carbon Credits - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/delhi-metro-rail-corporation-earns-usd2-6m-by-selling-carbon-credits/): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the leading transportation service provider in India, reported that it had earned green revenue of IND195m (around USD2.6m) by selling 3.55m carbon credits collected during […] - [Deloitte’s Report Highlights the Importance of Scope 3 Emissions in ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/deloittes-report-highlights-the-importance-of-scope-3-emissions-in-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategies/): Deloitte’s 2024 Sustainability Action Report sheds light on a critical gap in ESG reporting: only 15% of companies currently disclose their Scope 3 emissions, despite these emissions potentially accounting for up to 95% of a company - [Delta Air Line Accused of Publishing False Carbon Neutrality Claims - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/delta-air-line-accused-of-publishing-false-carbon-neutrality-claims/): Delta Air Lines [DAL:US] is facing a consumer class action lawsuit alleging that the company’s USD1bn carbon neutrality claim is “false and misleading,” as reported by the Guardian on May […] - [Demystifying the ESG Standaard for Tomorrow's Business Leaders - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/demystifying-the-esg-standaard-for-tomorrows-business-leaders/): In today’s business landscape, the call for companies to be not just profitable but also responsible and sustainable has grown louder. It is no longer enough for companies to focus […] - [Denmark Imposes Emission Tax on Airline Passengers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/denmark-imposes-emission-tax-on-airline-passengers/): The Danish government has announced a green tax on air travel to help finance the airline industry’s green transition, as reported by Strait Times on December 15. Scheduled to commence […] - [Denmark to Fund Green Transition of Agriculture Sector with Higher Fuel Tax - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/denmark-to-fund-green-transition-of-agriculture-sector-with-higher-fuel-tax/): Denmark is set to spend DKK5bn (USD735m) through 2030 on the green transition of its agriculture sector and other environmental initiatives, with a portion of thefunds coming from revenues of […] - [Denmark to Provide USD3.9bn for New Carbon Capture and Storage Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/denmark-to-provide-usd3-9bn-for-new-carbon-capture-and-storage-projects/): Denmark has unveiled an ambitious incentive plan with the objective of accelerating the deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, as reported by Reuters on August 21. The plan […] - [Denmark's Biochar Strategy and the Road to a Carbon-Negative Economy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/denmarks-biochar-strategy-and-the-road-to-a-carbon-negative-economy/): Denmark has unveiled an innovative biochar strategy as part of its broader carbon-neutral strategy, aiming to reach net-zero emissions by 2045 and achieve a carbon-negative economy by 2050. - [Department of Communities Unveils Climate Action and Sustainability Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/department-of-communities-unveils-climate-action-and-sustainability-strategy/): he Department of Communities has launched its inaugural Climate Action and Sustainability Strategy 2024-2027, marking a significant step toward advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. - [Developing Nations Urge Inclusion of Carbon Offsets in Global Emission Reduction Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/developing-nations-urge-inclusion-of-carbon-offsets-in-global-emission-reduction-strategies/): In a significant development for global sustainability efforts, developing countries are urging the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to allow companies to incorporate carbon offsets into their strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. - [DHL Purchases 668 million Liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from World Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dhl-purchases-668-million-liters-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel-from-world-energy/): DHL Express [DHL:GR] has recently announced a seven-year agreement with clean energy and renewable fuels producer World Energy for the procurement of 668 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) […] - [Didi Resumes New User Registration after 18-Month Data Security Investigation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/didi-resumes-new-user-registration-after-18-month-data-security-investigation/): Didi Global has obtained approval from China’s cybersecurity regulator to resume registering new users for its ride-hailing service from January 16, as reported by Reuters on the same day. In […] - [Dior Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over ESG and Regulatory Compliance Lapses - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dior-faces-regulatory-scrutiny-over-esg-and-regulatory-compliance-lapses/): Dior, the second-largest fashion brand under the $345-billion LVMH conglomerate, has recently come under scrutiny for lapses in ESG and regulatory compliance. - [Diversity, Inclusion, and ESG: Priorities and Progress in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/diversity-inclusion-and-esg-priorities-and-progress-in-apac-2/): Asia-Pacific (APAC) is a mosaic of cultures, languages, and histories. Within this vibrant tapestry lies a wealth of diversity, making the region one of the world’s most heterogeneous landscapes. As […] - ["Diversity, Inclusion, and ESG: Priorities and Progress in APAC" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/diversity-inclusion-and-esg-priorities-and-progress-in-apac/): Asia-Pacific (APAC) is a mosaic of cultures, languages, and histories. Within this vibrant tapestry lies a wealth of diversity, making the region one of the world’s most heterogeneous landscapes. As […] - [Diving Deep into ESG: The Nuances of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/diving-deep-into-esg-the-nuances-of-socially-responsible-investing-sri/): As the financial landscape continues its evolution, a unique convergence of ethics and economics is taking center stage. In this junction, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles and Socially Responsible […] - [Dongkuk Steel Mill to Develop Carbon-Reducing Hyper Electric Furnace - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dongkuk-steel-mill-to-develop-carbon-reducing-hyper-electric-furnace/): South Korean steelmaker Dongkuk Steel Mill [001230:KS] has begun researching ways to reduce carbon emissions by utilizing hyper-electric furnace processes, with a goal of completing the research by 2028, as […] - [Doosan Collaborates with China's CNGR on EV Battery Recycling - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/doosan-collaborates-with-chinas-cngr-on-ev-battery-recycling/): Doosan Group [000150:KS], a South Korean plant and machinery powerhouse, has signed an agreement with China’s CNGR Advanced Material [300919:CH], a world-leading lithium-ion battery material maker, to collaborate on battery […] - [Doosan Fuel Cell Teams Up with China’s ZKRG to Establish Hydrogen Fuel Cell Joint Venture - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/doosan-fuel-cell-teams-up-with-chinas-zkrg-to-establish-hydrogen-fuel-cell-joint-venture/): Doosan Fuel Cell Co Ltd [336260:KS], a green fuel cell developer subsidiary of Korean conglomerate Doosan Group [DDSGRZ:KS], signed a contract worth KRW346.9bn (USD255m) with China’s ZKRG Smart Energy Technology to set […] - [DP World Unveils Ocean Strategy 2024-2030 Blueprint for Sustainable Maritime Leadership - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dp-world-unveils-ocean-strategy-2024-2030-blueprint-for-sustainable-maritime-leadership/): In a bold move towards sustainable maritime leadership, DP World has unveiled its Ocean Strategy 2024-2030. This comprehensive blueprint aims to redefine portfolio management and reporting within the maritime industry. - [Draft EU Rules Propose Protection for Vulnerable Consumers from Electricity Disconnections - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/draft-eu-rules-propose-protection-for-vulnerable-consumers-from-electricity-disconnections/): A new set of EU rules is set to be released on Tuesday, which will require European Union countries to protect vulnerable consumers who are unable to pay their electricity […] - [DSME to Develop Onboard Carbon Capture Technology with ABS, Gaslog - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dsme-to-develop-onboard-carbon-capture-technology-with-abs-gaslog/): South Korea’s major shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) [042660:KS] formed collaborations with ship classification organizations American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Greek liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier manufacturer […] - [Dubai Supreme Council of Energy Strengthens ESG Efforts and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dubai-supreme-council-of-energy-strengthens-esg-efforts-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), chaired by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, held its 85th meeting virtually, emphasizing its commitment to advancing ESG initiatives and sustainable energy solutions. - [Dürr's EcoQPower System Revolutionizes Paint Shops with 19.2% Carbon Emission Reduction and Significant Energy Savings - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/durrs-ecoqpower-system-revolutionizes-paint-shops-with-19-2-carbon-emission-reduction-and-significant-energy-savings/): The transition to greener paint shops is pivotal for vehicle manufacturers aiming to meet climate targets. The Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP) conducted a life-cycle analysis comparing two paint shop concepts, resulting in the development of Dürr’s EcoQPower system. - [Dutch Bank ING Increases Recruitment in Asia to Seize Green Finance Opportunities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dutch-bank-ing-increases-recruitment-in-asia-to-seize-green-finance-opportunities/): ING Bank [ING:US], the largest lender in the Netherlands, has announced its plans to expand staff recruitment in Asia to meet the growing demand for green finance in the region, […] - [Dutch Companies Lead in CSRD Readiness Amid ESG Reporting Challenges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dutch-companies-lead-in-csrd-readiness-amid-esg-reporting-challenges/): According to PwC - [Dutch Companies Lead in CSRD Readiness with Strong ESG Focus - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dutch-companies-lead-in-csrd-readiness-with-strong-esg-focus/): A recent PwC Global CSRD Survey 2024 reveals that 79% of Dutch companies feel prepared for the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), significantly higher than the global average of 63%. - [Dutch Environmental Group Seeks Stricter Interpretation of Shell's Climate Target - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dutch-environmental-group-seeks-stricter-interpretation-of-shells-climate-target/): Milieudefensie, the Netherlands arm of the environmental group Friends of the Earth, is pushing for a tougher interpretation of a 2021 Dutch court ruling that ordered Shell [SHEL:US] to cut […] - [Dutch Market Regulation Proposes Changes to EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/dutch-market-regulation-proposes-changes-to-eus-sustainable-finance-disclosure-regulation/): The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has released a position paper outlining proposed revisions to the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), according to ESG Today on November […] - [ECB Sets 7% Annual Emissions Cut Target for €331 Billion Bond Portfolio to Support ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ecb-sets-7-annual-emissions-cut-target-for-e331-billion-bond-portfolio-to-support-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a new climate target for its €331 billion corporate bond portfolio, committing to an average 7% annual reduction in carbon emissions intensity. - [ECB Warns EU Against Removing 80% of Companies from Mandatory Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ecb-warns-eu-against-removing-80-of-companies-from-mandatory-sustainability-reporting/): The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued a strong warning to the European Commission regarding its proposed Omnibus I package. - [Ecuador Signs Deal With Solarpack For USD145m Solar Power Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ecuador-signs-deal-with-solarpack-for-usd145m-solar-power-project/): The government of Ecuador has signed an agreement with Solarpack, a Spanish company, to build and operate the country’s first large-scale solar power project, as reported by Reuters on March […] - [EDF, Edison, Ansaldo Explore Nuclear Energy Collaboration in Europe - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/edf-edison-ansaldo-explore-nuclear-energy-collaboration-in-europe/): On Monday, French power group EDF [EDF.FP], its Italian subsidiary Edison [EDN.IM], Italy’s Ansaldo Energia and its unit Ansaldo Nucleare announced that they are exploring the possibility of collaborating on […] - [Edward Sweeney Honored for Leading The Center for Discovery Toward ESG Excellence - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/edward-sweeney-honored-for-leading-the-center-for-discovery-toward-esg-excellence/): Edward Sweeney, the esteemed Board Chair of The Center for Discovery (TCFD), was awarded special honors at the organization - [EFRAG and TNFD Unveil Synergy in ESG Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/efrag-and-tnfd-unveil-synergy-in-esg-reporting-standards/): The TNFD and the EFRAG have announced a comprehensive correspondence mapping between the ESRS and TNFD’s disclosures and metrics, enhancing corporate compliance with the EU - [EFRAG Unveils Simplified ESRS to Lighten Corporate Reporting Load - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/efrag-unveils-simplified-esrs-to-lighten-corporate-reporting-load/): Brussels, Aug. 4 – The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) today published streamlined Exposure Drafts of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), slashing mandatory datapoints by 57 % and […] - [Egypt Adopts Green Development Plan for a Carbon-Neutral Future - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/egypt-adopts-green-development-plan-for-a-carbon-neutral-future/): Egypt - [Egypt to Boost Power and Hydrogen Exports to Europe - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/egypt-to-boost-power-and-hydrogen-exports-to-europe/): Egypt plans to send electricity to Cyprus and Greece via cable under the Mediterranean Sea and export hydrogen used as fuel in power stations, as reported by Bloomberg on November 18. Egypt’s […] - [Egypt's Suez Canal and Scatec ASA Partner for USD1.1bn Green Fuel Initiative - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/egypts-suez-canal-and-scatec-asa-partner-for-usd1-1bn-green-fuel-initiative/): Egypt’s Suez Canal economic zone and Scatec ASA [SSO:NO]have entered a USD1.1bn memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide ships with green fuel, as reported by Reuters on December 3. The […] - [EIB Vows EUR800m Financing for Climate Projects in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eib-vows-eur800m-financing-for-climate-projects-in-argentina-brazil-and-chile/): The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed EUR800m (USD896m) in financing for a range of projects aimed at tackling climate change in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, as reported by ESG […] - [Eight Chinese Mutual Funds File for Carbon Neutrality Themed ETFs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eight-chinese-mutual-funds-file-for-carbon-neutrality-themed-etfs/): Eight Chinese asset managers, including E Fund, China Merchants Fund Management [600036:CN], GF Fund, Fullgoal Fund, China Universal, and others, have submitted their applications to the CSRC for launching new […] - [Elliott Management Takes Nearly $2 Billion Stake in Southwest Airlines, Shifting Focus to ESG and Portfolio Management - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/elliott-management-takes-nearly-2-billion-stake-in-southwest-airlines-shifting-focus-to-esg-and-portfolio-management/): Elliott Management Corp., a prominent activist hedge fund, has acquired a significant stake in Southwest Airlines, valued at nearly $2 billion. - [Elon Musk Sues OpenAI for Abandoning the Firm’s Founding Mission - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/elon-musk-sues-openai-for-abandoning-the-firms-founding-mission/): Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, and its affiliated entities, alleging that OpenAI has breached their original contractual agreements by pursuing profits […] - [Embracing Econogy: How Sustainability Strategy is Transforming the Fashion Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/embracing-econogy-how-sustainability-strategy-is-transforming-the-fashion-industry/): A challenging economy, coupled with the imperative for sustainability, is driving transformative changes within fashion companies. The market faces fluctuating inflation, prompting some brands to slow down or halt sustainability initiatives. - [Emerging ESG Technologies: How APAC Companies are Leading the Way - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/emerging-esg-technologies-how-apac-companies-are-leading-the-way/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its unique blend of developed and developing economies, is fast becoming a hub for innovation. This is particularly evident in the realm of Environmental, Social, […] - [Emerging ESG Trends- Implications for APAC_s Real Estate Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/emerging-esg-trends-implications-for-apac_s-real-estate-industry/): The real estate industry in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is undergoing a transformative phase as emerging Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) trends become increasingly integral to business strategies and operational […] - [Employees Demand Stronger ESG and Sustainability Strategies from Employers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/employees-demand-stronger-esg-and-sustainability-strategies-from-employers/): A recent report by AimHi Earth reveals a significant disconnect between corporate sustainability strategies and employee understanding and engagement. - ["Empowering Stakeholders: ESG Education and Outreach in the APAC Region" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/empowering-stakeholders-esg-education-and-outreach-in-the-apac-region/): The surge of interest in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics within the corporate world represents a notable shift towards sustainable and responsible business operations. As businesses grapple with the […] - [Empowering Sustainability- How ESG Guidelines are Influencing APAC’s Investment Decisions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/empowering-sustainability-how-esg-guidelines-are-influencing-apacs-investment-decisions/): In the APAC region, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) guidelines have become significant influencers in shaping investment decisions, fostering a shift towards more responsible and sustainable investment approaches. APAC is […] - [Eneco to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Rotterdam Port - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eneco-to-build-green-hydrogen-plant-in-rotterdam-port/): Dutch energy company Eneco intends to construct a hydrogen plant in the Rotterdam port area that will operate entirely on renewable energy, as reported by Reuters on November 22. The […] - [Enel and newcleo Partner to Develop Clean Nuclear Technology Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/enel-and-newcleo-partner-to-develop-clean-nuclear-technology-projects/): Enel [ENEL:IM], the largest utility company in Italy, and newcleo, a next-generation nuclear power manufacturer, have announced that they will collaborate on new technology projects aimed at providing safe and stable power, as […] - [Eneos and Mitsubishi Collaborate on Hydrogen to Advance Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eneos-and-mitsubishi-collaborate-on-hydrogen-to-advance-carbon-neutral-strategy/): Eneos Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the social implementation of hydrogen and decarbonized fuels, aligning with their commitment to ESG principles and a carbon neutral strategy. - [Engaging Stakeholders in ESG Initiatives: A How-to Guide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/engaging-stakeholders-in-esg-initiatives-a-how-to-guide/): Introduction The increasing focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics has significantly reshaped business strategies and stakeholder expectations. While top management and board members are often the decision-makers, the […] - [Enhanced Sustainability Data Strengthens the S&P/BMV Total Mexico ESG Index - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/enhanced-sustainability-data-strengthens-the-sp-bmv-total-mexico-esg-index/): The S&P/BMV Total Mexico ESG Index, launched in partnership with Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV Group) in June 2020, is advancing sustainable investment in Mexican equities. - [Enhancing Corporate Integrity- ESG Disclosure Requirements in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/enhancing-corporate-integrity-esg-disclosure-requirements-in-apac/): In the rapidly evolving business landscape of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, the incorporation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk management strategies is critical for companies seeking resilience and responsibility. […] - [Eni and Indonesia Accelerate Decarbonization Efforts with Strategic Memorandum of Understanding - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eni-and-indonesia-accelerate-decarbonization-efforts-with-strategic-memorandum-of-understanding/): Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian energy giant Eni [ENI:IM] to expedite the nation’s decarbonization efforts, as reported by Reuters […] - [Eni and NOC Sign USD8bn Gas Deal to Boost Energy Supply - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eni-and-noc-sign-usd8bn-gas-deal-to-boost-energy-supply/): Eni [ENI:IM], an Italian energy company, and Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) signed a USD8bn agreement for gas production to supply more energy to Europe despite the ongoing political chaos […] - [Eni to Participate in UK Carbon Capture Projects Worth USD24.6bn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eni-to-participate-in-uk-carbon-capture-projects-worth-usd24-6bn/): Italian energy company Eni will participate in five carbon capture projects selected by the UK government as part of a group of initiatives worth USD25bn of government funding, as reported by Reuters […] - [Enterprise Singapore Launches Support for ESG Reporting and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/enterprise-singapore-launches-support-for-esg-reporting-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), in collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), has introduced a grant and program to enhance sustainability reporting capabilities for companies in Singapore. - [EPA Blocks Proposed Pebble Mine Project in Alaska to Protect Environment and Fishing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/epa-blocks-proposed-pebble-mine-project-in-alaska-to-protect-environment-and-fishing/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has blocked the proposed Pebble Mine copper and gold mine project in Alaska, as reported by Reuters on January 30. The EPA cited concerns […] - [EPA Proposes Ambitious Emission Cuts - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/epa-proposes-ambitious-emission-cuts/): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to the White House for review, outlining plans for significant emissions cuts in new cars and trucks until 2032, as […] - [US EPA to Release Aggressive Emission Standards for US Power Plants - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/epa-to-release-aggressive-emission-standards-for-us-power-plants/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to release new emission standards for new and existing power plants, as reported by Reuters on April 23. According to sources familiar […] - [Equinor and BP Propose Expansion of New York Offshore Wind Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/equinor-and-bp-propose-expansion-of-new-york-offshore-wind-project/): Equinor[EQNR:NO], a Norwegian multinational energy company specializing in oil and gas exploration and production, and British oil and gas giant BP[BP:LN] have submitted a joint proposal to expand their Beacon […] - [ESA Report Suggests Stronger PAI Disclosures for Advancing Carbon-Neutral Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esa-report-suggests-stronger-pai-disclosures-for-advancing-carbon-neutral-goals/): The 2024 report from the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) highlights substantial progress in the quality of Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) disclosures under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). - [ESG Analysis: Bridging the Gap Between Profitability and Responsibility - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-analysis-bridging-the-gap-between-profitability-and-responsibility/): ESG analysis is the evaluation of a company - [ESG and Corporate Performance- Analyzing the APAC Perspective - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-and-corporate-performance-analyzing-the-apac-perspective/): Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have progressively become pivotal in shaping corporate strategies and performances globally, with the APAC region being no exception. With a vibrant array of economies, […] - [ESG and Financial Performance: Insights, Impact & Strategy 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-and-financial-performance-insights-impact-strategy-2025/): Explore how ESG affects financial performance in 2025. Learn the correlation, insights, and how to improve your ESG strategy for growth. - [ESG and the Evolution of Social Impact Bonds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-and-the-evolution-of-social-impact-bonds/): In the lexicon of sustainable finance, two terms have gained significant traction over the past decade: ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and Social Impact Bonds (SIBs). While ESG provides a […] - [ESG at the Crossroads of Fair Trade and Ethical Business Practices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-at-the-crossroads-of-fair-trade-and-ethical-business-practices/): In today’s dynamic global marketplace, the lines between profit and purpose are increasingly blurring. At the heart of this evolution lie ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, which encourage companies […] - [ESG Best Practices: A Guide for Companies and Investors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-best-practices-a-guide-for-companies-and-investors/): Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have emerged as crucial considerations for companies and investors in the 21st century. Initially considered as non-financial indicators, ESG metrics have proved their weight […] - [ESG Change and the Rise of Green Building Techniques - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-change-and-the-rise-of-green-building-techniques/): The built environment is at a unique crossroads. As the world grapples with issues such as climate change, rapid urbanization, and resource depletion, the focus is increasingly shifting towards sustainability […] - [ESG Compliance: A Regulatory Roadmap - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-compliance-a-regulatory-roadmap/): Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have transitioned from being peripheral considerations to core elements shaping investment and operational decisions across industries. With an increasing focus on sustainability and accountability, […] - [ESG Developments in Chinese Banking Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-developments-in-the-chinese-banking-industry/): With the deepening of China’s financial reform, ESG has been gaining the attention of Chinese government authorities, and policymakers and they are gradually releasing rules to promote ESG among financial […] - [Tech Firms' ESG Engagement in China's COVID-19 Prevention - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-engagement-of-tech-firms-in-chinas-covid-19-prevention/): The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing China, as with countries around the world, towards a higher level of digitalization, transforming sectors like traditional retail, tourism, education, and other industries that mainly […] - ["ESG Evolution: Understanding APAC's Progress and Potential"** - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-evolution-understanding-apacs-progress-and-potential/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its diverse economies, cultures, and landscapes, has experienced profound transformations in the past few decades. As global attention shifts to sustainable growth, APAC countries are […] - [ESG Funds Continue to Invest in Israeli Defense Firm Elbit Systems Despite Compliance Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-funds-continue-to-invest-in-israeli-defense-firm-elbit-systems-despite-compliance-concerns/): In the ongoing debate surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments, a recent report has highlighted a controversial issue. Several ESG funds have been found to maintain their exposure to Elbit Systems, a prominent Israeli arms manufacturer. - [ESG Funds in China Face Challenges Amid Political Backlash and Regulatory Changes - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-funds-in-china-face-challenges-amid-political-backlash-and-regulatory-changes/): In a recent development reported by IndiaCSR, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in China are facing significant challenges due to political backlash. - [ESG in Supply Chains: Implications for APAC Trad - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-in-supply-chains-implications-for-apac-trad/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, as the world’s manufacturing and trade hub, has supply chains that crisscross nations, industries, and markets. As the global focus shifts towards sustainable business practices, these […] - ["ESG in Supply Chains: Implications for APAC Trade" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-in-supply-chains-implications-for-apac-trade/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, as the world’s manufacturing and trade hub, has supply chains that crisscross nations, industries, and markets. As the global focus shifts towards sustainable business practices, these […] - [ESG Insights from Alternative Data: Lessons from Eagle Alpha Hackathon - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-insights-from-alternative-data-lessons-from-eagle-alpha-hackathon/): Seneca ESG led Team Stoics in the third Eagle Alpha Data Hackathon in May 2021. As more corporations and funds commit to a net-zero economy and investment strategies, the Eagle […] - [ESG Integration and Community Engagement: How SoCalGas Leads in Sustainable Practices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-integration-and-community-engagement-how-socalgas-leads-in-sustainable-practices/): In a notable display of community engagement, SoCalGas volunteers recently contributed to sorting an impressive 1.8 million pounds of food, benefiting the local community. - [ESG Integration: How to Align Operations and Values - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-integration-how-to-align-operations-and-values/): Introduction The term ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has rapidly evolved from being a buzzword in corporate corridors to a strategic imperative. As consumers, investors, and regulators demand greater responsibility […] - [ESG Metrics: The Barometer for True Corporate Social Responsibility - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-metrics-the-barometer-for-true-corporate-social-responsibility/): In a rapidly evolving business ecosystem, success isn’t solely predicated upon profit margins or market share. As awareness of global challenges surges, companies face increased scrutiny regarding their impacts on […] - [ESG Momentum- Policy Initiatives Driving Sustainable Change in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-momentum-policy-initiatives-driving-sustainable-change-in-apac/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is experiencing a surge in ESG momentum, with policy initiatives spearheading sustainable change across industries. Countries within the region are leveraging policy measures, legislative reforms, and […] - [ESG Performance Analysis of China's Real Estate Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-performance-analysis-of-chinas-real-estate-industry/): “The change wrought by the COVID-19 crisis and its aftermath will teach us about priorities, resilience, and demand in ways that we did not dare test before,” said Michel Couillard, […] - [ESG Performance and Labor Share in China’s Path to Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-performance-and-labor-share-in-chinas-path-to-carbon-neutral-strategy/): A recent study explores the interplay between corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) performance, labor share, and environmental governance pressures in China - [ESG Principles and the Quest for a Responsible Supply Chain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-principles-and-the-quest-for-a-responsible-supply-chain/): In today’s interconnected global marketplace, supply chains form the backbone of many industries. These chains, stretching from raw material providers to end consumers, have an unparalleled influence on economic, environmental, […] - [ESG Regulatory Compliance: How EU ESG Regulations Impact Australian Businesses - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-regulatory-compliance-how-eu-esg-regulations-impact-australian-businesses/): The proliferation of EU-based environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations is set to significantly impact Australian businesses with operations, supply chains, or value chains exposed to EU markets. - [ESG Report Writing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-report-writing/): Streamline ESG data management with our comprehensive and user-friendly service. - ["ESG Risk Assessment: Tools and Techniques for APAC Businesses" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-risk-assessment-tools-and-techniques-for-apac-businesses/): The focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has never been sharper. As APAC businesses grapple with a changing landscape of stakeholder expectations, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics, understanding and […] - [ESG Risk Management: Increasingly Important to Corporate Supply Chain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-risk-management-increasingly-important-to-corporate-supply-chain/): The COVID-19 pandemic has created greater challenges than ever for most companies, CEOs of which started to shift their focus to resilience of business models. According to a research conducted […] - [ESG Scores Explained - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-scores-explained/): To help you better understand what ESG scores are, what they measure, and the challenges in accurately evaluating them, this article provides a clear breakdown of the basics. - [ESG vs. CSRD: Understanding Key Differences - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esg-vs-csrd-understanding-key-differences/): Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) are two important frameworks... - [ESG's Role in Promoting Biodiversity Conservation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esgs-role-in-promoting-biodiversity-conservation/): Biodiversity, the variety of life on Earth across all its forms, underpins the health of the planet and plays a fundamental role in supporting human life. Its degradation is a […] - [ESMA Flags ESG Disclosure Gaps, Urges Stronger Oversight to Advance Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esma-flags-esg-disclosure-gaps-urges-stronger-oversight-to-advance-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has identified significant gaps in sustainability disclosures and risk integration across the EU investment sector. - [ESMA Recommends Overhaul of SFDR to Curb Greenwashing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esma-recommends-overhaul-of-sfdr-to-curb-greenwashing/): The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU. - [ESMA Releases Draft Rules to Regulate ESG Ratings Providers Under New EU Regulation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esma-releases-draft-rules-to-regulate-esg-ratings-providers-under-new-eu-regulation/): The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released draft rules that will significantly tighten the regulatory framework for ESG ratings providers and sustainability reporting in the EU. - [ESMA Releases Final Guidelines to Ensure Transparency and Prevent Greenwashing in ESG Fund Names - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esma-releases-final-guidelines-to-ensure-transparency-and-prevent-greenwashing-in-esg-fund-names/): The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its final guidelines on the use of ESG-related terms in fund names. These guidelines aim to provide more transparency and consistency in the marketing of funds that claim to be sustainable or ESG-focused. - [ESMA Unveils Climate Transition Plan with 2030 Emissions Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/esma-unveils-climate-transition-plan-with-2030-emissions-targets-to-support-esg-goals-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its inaugural Climate Transition Plan, committing to a 15.4% reduction in gross greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2027 and 31.4% by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline. - [Essex Property Trust Champions Sustainability with its Latest ESG Report Commitment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/essex-property-trust-champions-sustainability-with-its-latest-esg-report-commitment/): Essex Property Trust, a prominent player in the real estate sector, recently unveiled its sixth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. This significant publication demonstrates Essex - [Ethical Business Practices: Case Studies and Lessons Learned - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ethical-business-practices-case-studies-and-lessons-learned/): Introduction Ethical business practices are a cornerstone of any successful company, influencing not only the public perception of a brand but also its long-term profitability. However, understanding what constitutes ethical […] - [Ethical Business Practices: ESG's Heartbeat in Modern Enterprises - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ethical-business-practices-esgs-heartbeat-in-modern-enterprises/): In the contemporary corporate landscape, the very fabric of business success is undergoing a paradigm shift. Gone are the days when profitability was the sole indicator of a company’s vitality. […] - [Ethical Business Practices: More Than Just a Buzzword - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ethical-business-practices-more-than-just-a-buzzword/): Introduction The term “ethical business practices” is not new, but its significance has grown exponentially in recent years. Once considered a peripheral concern, ethics are now a core focus for […] - [EU Adopts Long-Term State Aid Framework to Boost ESG Goals and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-adopts-long-term-state-aid-framework-to-boost-esg-goals-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Commission has unveiled the Clean Industrial Deal Framework (CISAF), a long-term state aid strategy designed to accelerate clean energy, industrial decarbonisation, and net-zero tech manufacturing across the EU. - [EU Adopts New Rules to Phase out F-gases and Other Ozone-Depleting Substances - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-adopts-new-rules-to-phase-out-f-gases-and-other-ozone-depleting-substances/): The European Council has adopted two regulations to phase down fluorinated gases (F-gases) and other substances that cause global warming and deplete the ozone layer, as reported by ESG Today on […] - [EU Aluminum Companies Warn of Greenwashing Risks from Carbon Border Tax Loophole - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-aluminum-companies-warn-of-greenwashing-risks-from-carbon-border-tax-loophole/): European aluminum producers have raised concerns about potential greenwashing risks arising from a loophole in the upcoming EU carbon border tax, as reported by the Financial Times on July 9. […] - [EU and China Forge Stronger Climate Alliance, Pledging New 2035 Targets Ahead of COP30 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-and-china-forge-stronger-climate-alliance-pledging-new-2035-targets-ahead-of-cop30/): EU and China Forge Stronger Climate Alliance, Pledging New 2035 Targets Ahead of COP30. Their collaboration extends to enhancing climate adaptation efforts at all levels, as well as specific initiatives in energy transition, methane management, carbon markets, and the development of low-carbon technologies. This comprehensive commitment aims to reinforce multilateral cooperation, promote sustainable development, and contribute to poverty eradication, signaling a robust and united approach from two of the world - [EU and EIB Launch €5B Guarantee to Drive Global ESG Investment and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-and-eib-launch-e5b-guarantee-to-drive-global-esg-investment-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have unveiled a groundbreaking €5 billion flexible guarantee designed to unlock up to €10 billion in global investments aligned with ESG goals and carbon neutral strategies. - [EU and UK Call on OECD Nations to End Subsidies for Foreign Fossil Fuel Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-and-uk-call-on-oecd-nations-to-end-subsidies-for-foreign-fossil-fuel-projects/): The UK and EU are set to urge the world’s wealthiest countries to end subsidies for foreign oil and gas operations and coal mining at an upcoming closed-door meeting of the Organization […] - [EU-Angola Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-angola-sustainable-investment-facilitation-agreement/): The European Union (EU) and Angola have made a groundbreaking step with the launch of the Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA), the EU’s first-ever investment facilitation agreement. - [EU Announces Emissions Reporting Rules for CBAM Transitional Phase - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-announces-emissions-reporting-rules-for-cbam-transitional-phase/): The European Commission has taken steps to implement comprehensive reporting regulations for importers of products that fall under the purview of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), as reported by the […] - [EU Announces EUR4bn in Grants for Deployment of Innovative Decarbonization Technologies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-announces-eur4bn-in-grants-for-deployment-of-innovative-decarbonization-technologies/): The European Commission has launched a EUR4bn call for decarbonization-focused projects under its Innovation Fund, as reported by ESG Today on November 27. The fund, financed by the proceeds from […] - [EU Announces Substantial Contribution to World's First Climate 'Loss and Damage' Fund at COP28 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-announces-substantial-contribution-to-worlds-first-climate-loss-and-damage-fund-at-cop28/): The European Union (EU) has announced a significant financial contribution to a new international fund aimed at addressing the impacts of climate change, as reported by Reuters on November 13. […] - [EU Antitrust Watchdog Reviews on Merger between Korean Air Lines and Asiana Airlines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-antitrust-watchdog-reviews-on-merger-between-korean-air-lines-and-asiana-airlines/): The European Commission launched a full-scale probe into the proposed acquisition of indebted Asiana Airlines [020560:KS], the second-largest airline in South Korea, by the largest carrier Korean Air Lines [003490:KS], […] - [EU Approves EUR1.3n in German State Aid for ArcelorMittal to Decarbonize Steel Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-approves-eur1-3n-in-german-state-aid-for-arcelormittal-to-decarbonize-steel-production/): The European Commission has approved EUR1.3bn in German state aid to support ArcelorMittal [MT:EN], the largest steelmaker in Europe and the second largest worldwide, in decarbonizing part of its production processes, […] - [EU Approves EUR396m in Funding for Climate, Biodiversity, and Circular Economy Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-approves-eur396m-in-funding-for-climate-biodiversity-and-circular-economy-projects/): The European Commission has committed more than EUR396m in funding for 171 climate and environmental sustainability projects across Europe, as reported by ESG Today on November 14. The EUR396m funding is […] - [EU Assigns CO₂ Storage Quotas to Oil & Gas Producers to Meet 2030 Net-Zero Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-assigns-co%e2%82%82-storage-quotas-to-oil-gas-producers-to-meet-2030-net-zero-targets/): In a landmark move to advance the EU’s ESG and carbon neutral strategy, the European Commission has mandated 44 oil and gas companies to develop 50 million tonnes of annual CO₂ storage capacity by 2030. - [EU Awards €992M to 15 Projects to Accelerate Renewable Hydrogen Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-awards-e992m-to-15-projects-to-accelerate-renewable-hydrogen-production/): The European Commission has awarded €992 million in Innovation Fund grants to 15 large-scale renewable hydrogen projects across five EEA countries. - [EU Banking Regulator Launches Public Consultation on Guidelines to Manage ESG Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-banking-regulator-launches-public-consultation-on-guidelines-to-manage-esg-risks/): The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a public consultation concerning draft guidelines on the management of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, as reported by ESG Today on January […] - [EU Banks and Insurers Struggle with Sustainability Compliance, PwC Study Reveals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-banks-and-insurers-struggle-with-sustainability-compliance-pwc-study-reveals/): A recent PwC study highlights a significant gap in sustainability compliance among EU banks and insurers. The report reveals that most financial institutions are not aligning their activities with the EU - [EU Calls for Greater Transparency in Supply Chains Under New ESG Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-calls-for-greater-transparency-in-supply-chains-under-new-esg-rules/): The European Union - [EU Chamber Event: ESG Insights on Investment Value Chain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-chamber-event-esg-insights-on-investment-value-chain/): ESG investing is a new initiative with fast-growing awareness among Chinese companies. It impacts the entire investment value chain including asset owners, asset managers, as well as listed companies and […] - [EU-China’s Comprehensive Agreement on Investments from an ESG POV - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-chinas-comprehensive-agreement-on-investments-from-an-esg-pov/): The EU and China on December 30, 2020 made a consensus for the Comprehensive Agreement on Investments (CAI) between China and the EU. Following seven years of back and forth, […] - [EU Clarifies Sustainable Finance Framework with New Guidance on Taxonomy Implementation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-clarifies-sustainable-finance-framework-with-new-guidance-on-taxonomy-implementation/): The European Commission has released a comprehensive FAQ document to enhance the usability of the EU Taxonomy, a critical classification system for sustainable economic activities. - [EU Clarifies Taxonomy for ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-clarifies-taxonomy-for-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategies/): The European Commission has released a draft FAQ document aimed at clarifying the implementation of the EU Taxonomy Regulation... - [EU Climate Progress Nears 2030 Targets, but Gaps Remain in Agriculture and Transport - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-climate-progress-nears-2030-targets-but-gaps-remain-in-agriculture-and-transport/): The European Union is on track to cut net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 54% by 2030, just shy of its legally binding 55% target. - [EU Commission Eases Compliance Rules Under New Supply Chain Deforestation Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-commission-eases-compliance-rules-under-new-supply-chain-deforestation-law/): The European Commission has introduced revised guidelines for implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). - [EU Commission Launches Call for Evidence to Simplify and Update SFDR Regulation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-commission-launches-call-for-evidence-to-simplify-and-update-sfdr-regulation/): The European Commission has launched a formal call for evidence to revise its Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). - [EU Commission Offers EUR800m in Subsidies to Renewable Hydrogen Producers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-commission-offers-eur800m-in-subsidies-to-renewable-hydrogen-producers/): The European Commission has launched the first auction under the European Hydrogen Bank, providing an initial sum of EUR800m in subsidies for the production of renewable hydrogen, as reported by […] - [EU Commits EUR3.5bn to Protect the World’s Oceans - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-commits-eur3-5bn-to-protect-the-worlds-oceans/): The European Union (EU) has committed EUR3.5bn (USD3.71bn) to a series of initiatives that protect the world’s oceans and promote sustainability, as reported by Reuters on April 16. It has […] - [EU Committee Pushback Challenges Cuts to ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-committee-pushback-challenges-cuts-to-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-rules/): A draft opinion from the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) has formally opposed proposed reductions. - [EU Companies Face Complex ESG Reporting Rules and Compliance Challenges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-companies-face-complex-esg-reporting-rules-and-compliance-challenges/): Companies operating within the European Union are increasingly struggling to meet complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting regulations. - [EU Companies' Minimal Compliance with CSRD Risks Undermining ESG Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-companies-minimal-compliance-with-csrd-risks-undermining-esg-goals/): The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is intended to be a cornerstone of the EU’s strategy to meet its climate goals under the Paris Agreement. - [EU Companies Prepare for Enhanced ESG and Carbon Neutral Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-companies-prepare-for-enhanced-esg-and-carbon-neutral-reporting/): The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced its 2024 European Common Enforcement Priorities (ECEP), emphasizing the critical role of sustainability and taxonomy-related disclosures in corporate reporting. - [EU Companies Struggle with ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-companies-struggle-with-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-reporting/): KPMG’s latest report, Navigating EU Taxonomy: Progress and Pathways to Compliance, reveals key insights into ESG challenges facing European companies, with implications for U.S. firms eyeing global expansion. - [EU Considers Inclusion of Financial Sector in Its Toughest ESG Rule - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-considers-inclusion-of-financial-sector-in-its-toughest-esg-rule/): The European Parliament and the European Council are working toward an agreement that would subject financial businesses to the same environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements as companies in other sectors, […] - [EU Considers Using International Carbon Credits to Meet 2040 Climate Target - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-considers-using-international-carbon-credits-to-meet-2040-climate-target/): The European Union is exploring a major policy change that could reshape its ESG and carbon neutral strategy, meeting its 2040 climate target. - [EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Raises the Stakes on ESG Regulations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive-raises-the-stakes-on-esg-regulations/): The European Union has taken a significant step toward enhancing corporate accountability and sustainability with the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. - [EU Corporate Sustainability Law Faces Business Lobbying Backlash - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-corporate-sustainability-law-faces-business-lobbying-backlash/): Recent revelations expose the significant yet often hidden role of business lobbying in shaping Europe - [EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Finalized - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-corporate-sustainability-reporting-directive-finalized/): In a significant development for businesses operating within the European Union, the European Commission has finalized the guidance on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). - [EU Council Adopts Rules Requiring All New Buildings to Be Zero-Emissions by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-council-adopts-rules-requiring-all-new-buildings-to-be-zero-emissions-by-2030/): The European Council has adopted the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), aiming for all new buildings in the EU to be zero-emission by 2030, as reported by ESG […] - [EU Council Agrees on New ESG Rating Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-council-agrees-on-new-esg-rating-rules/): The European Council has reached an agreement on a proposal to regulate ESG rating providers, placing them under the supervision of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), as reported […] - [EU Council Backs 3-Year Averaging Rule to Ease 2025 Car CO₂ Targets for Automakers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-council-backs-3-year-averaging-rule-to-ease-2025-car-co%e2%82%82-targets-for-automakers/): In a move supporting Europe’s carbon neutral strategy and broader ESG goals, the Council of the European Union has officially backed a proposal allowing carmakers to average CO₂ emissions over a three-year period, easing pressure on automakers amid the electric vehicle (EV) transition. - [EU Council Moves to Ease ESG Compliance With Sweeping Sustainability Reporting Rollbacks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-council-moves-to-ease-esg-compliance-with-sweeping-sustainability-reporting-rollbacks/): In a major shift, the EU Council has adopted a deregulatory stance on corporate sustainability rules, drastically cutting ESG reporting and carbon neutral strategy obligations for smaller businesses. - [EU Council Passes Laws Aimed at Reducing Emissions from Transport - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-council-passes-laws-aimed-at-reducing-emissions-from-transport/): The European Council has approved a series of new laws designed to reduce emissions from road transport, ports, and airports, as reported by ESG Today on July 25. The legislation includes […] - [EU Countries Reach Agreement on World’s First AI Regulation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-countries-reach-agreement-on-worlds-first-ai-regulation/): EU member states have finally reached an agreement on the landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, as reported by Politico on February 2. As the world’s first comprehensive law to regulate […] - [EU Countries Support Ban on Destruction of Unsold Clothing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-countries-support-ban-on-destruction-of-unsold-clothing/): European Union (EU) member states have supported a proposal that will ban the destruction of unsold clothing, as reported by Financial Times on May 13. According to the draft, EU states backed […] - [EU Countries to Introduce Supporting Measures for Local Solar Manufacturing Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-countries-to-introduce-supporting-measures-for-local-solar-manufacturing-industry/): Most European Union (EU) countries and the European Commission are set to sign the draft “European Solar Charter” aimed at mobilizing more EU funding and national aid to support Europe’s […] - [EU Cuts Emissions in Carbon-Intensive Sectors by 50% Since 2005 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-cuts-emissions-in-carbon-intensive-sectors-by-50-since-2005/): The European Union has achieved a landmark 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across sectors covered by its EU ETS since 2005. - [EU Deforestation Regulation: Key Insights for Sustainable Supply Chains - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-deforestation-regulation-key-insights-for-sustainable-supply-chains/): The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive understanding of EUDR, exploring its key provisions, implications for businesses, and the potential environmental and social impacts. - [EU Delays Sustainability Reporting Rules to Boost Business Competitiveness - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-delays-sustainability-reporting-rules-to-boost-business-competitiveness/): In a major regulatory shift, EU member states have approved a “Stop-the-Clock” proposal to delay key sustainability compliance rules. - [EU Develops Sustainability Reporting Standards for Non-EU Companies Amid Delays - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-develops-sustainability-reporting-standards-for-non-eu-companies-amid-delays/): The European Union is advancing efforts to establish sustainability reporting standards for non-EU companies under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). - [EU Draft Proposes Stricter Rules for Non-EU Cloud Service Providers Handling Sensitive Data - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-draft-proposes-stricter-rules-for-non-eu-cloud-service-providers-handling-sensitive-data/): According to a draft document from the EU cybersecurity agency ENISA, non-European Union cloud service providers like Amazon [AMZN:US], Google [GOOGL:US], and Microsoft [MSFT:US] can only obtain an EU cybersecurity […] - [EU Draft Regulations to Reduce Methane Emissions from Energy Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-draft-regulations-to-reduce-methane-emissions-from-energy-sector/): The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on the new EU Methane Regulation aimed at reducing methane emissions from the energy sector and monitoring and limiting emissions […] - [EU Embraces New Approach with Omnibus Legislation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-embraces-new-approach-with-omnibus-legislation/): The European Commission is exploring an omnibus package to simplify sustainability reporting requirements under CSRD,CS3D, EU Taxonomy. - [EU Embraces Rigorous ESG Disclosure Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-embraces-rigorous-esg-disclosure-standards/): Amid growing global pressure to address climate change, the EU has introduced comprehensive green reporting regulations. - [EU Embraces Simplified ESG Reporting Framework - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-embraces-simplified-esg-reporting-framework/): The European Union is set to release the Omnibus in February 2025 to streamline existing corporate sustainability reporting requirements. - [EU Embraces Stricter Corporate Sustainability Reporting with New Regulations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-embraces-stricter-corporate-sustainability-reporting-with-new-regulations/): EU - [EU Enforces Comprehensive ESG Compliance with New Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-enforces-comprehensive-esg-compliance-with-new-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive-csddd/): The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) mandates large EU and non-EU companies operating in the EU to adhere to ESG principles by addressing adverse environmental and human rights impacts. This includes due diligence for their operations, subsidiaries, and supply chains, and implementing a climate transition plan. - [EU Enforces ESG Reporting toward 2050 Net-Zero Goal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-enforces-esg-reporting-toward-2050-net-zero-goal/): The European Union - [EU Estimates €240 Billion Needed for Nuclear Energy to Support ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-estimates-e240-billion-needed-for-nuclear-energy-to-support-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Commission has projected that over €240 billion in investment will be required by 2050 to meet EU nuclear energy expansion plans and support the bloc’s ESG and carbon neutral strategy. - [EU Extends Automakers' CO2 Compliance period to Three Years - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-extends-automakers-co2-compliance-period-to-three-years/): The European Commission has proposed extending the compliance period for automakers to meet CO2 emissions targets. - [EU Faces ESG Challenges Amid CSRD Implementation and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-faces-esg-challenges-amid-csrd-implementation-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a cornerstone of its Green Deal, aiming to establish consistent sustainability reporting standards for approximately 50,000 entities. - [EU Faces Pressure to Simplify ESG Rules and Support Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-faces-pressure-to-simplify-esg-rules-and-support-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has called on the European Commission to simplify its sustainable finance disclosure rules. - [EU Fines Apple EUR1.8bn for Abusing Dominant Position in Music Streaming Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-fines-apple-eur1-8bn-for-abusing-dominant-position-in-music-streaming-market/): The European Commission has fined Apple [APPL:US] EUR1.84bn for antitrust violations linked to restrictions within its App Store, representing Apple’s first-ever penalty for breaching EU rules, as reported by Reuters on […] - [EU Formulates Next-Decade Emission Reduction Goals in 2050 Net-Zero Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-formulates-next-decade-emission-reduction-goals-in-2050-net-zero-push/): The European Commission is seeking public feedback on its upcoming proposals, which include setting an emissions-reduction goal for the next decade and deciding the role of its carbon market, as reported by Bloomberg on April 1. These proposals aim to facilitate the EU’s climate […] - [EU Gives Final Approval to Carbon Market Reforms, Readies CBAM - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-gives-final-approval-to-carbon-market-reforms-readies-cbam/): The European Council has adopted five laws that will enable the European Union (EU) to cut greenhouse gas emissions within the main sectors of the economy, as reported by ESG […] - [EU Grants Carmakers 3-Year CO₂ Compliance Window Ahead of 2025 Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-grants-carmakers-3-year-co%e2%82%82-compliance-window-ahead-of-2025-targets/): The European Union has finalized a regulatory amendment granting automakers a three-year compliance window (2025–2027) to meet CO₂ emissions targets, in a move that balances climate ambition with industrial realities. - [EU Green Deal Sparks Debate on Cross-Border ESG Compliance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-green-deal-sparks-debate-on-cross-border-esg-compliance/): The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), part of the European Union - [EU Implements CSRD, Leaving Many Firms Behind in ESG Compliance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-implements-csrd-leaving-many-firms-behind-in-esg-compliance/): A recent report underscores the urgent need for European Union firms to comply with the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD). The report reveals that nearly half of these firms are at risk of non-compliance, highlighting significant challenges in adopting ESG practices and carbon-neutral strategies. - [EU Introduces New Ecodesign Rules, Banning Destruction of Unsold Clothes - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-introduces-new-ecodesign-rules-banning-destruction-of-unsold-clothes/): The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on the proposal to establish a new “Ecodesign” framework, which will establish sustainability requirements for almost all products sold in […] - [EU Invests €422M in Alternative Fuels for Zero-Emission Mobility - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-invests-e422m-in-alternative-fuels-for-zero-emission-mobility/): EU is taking a major step in its carbon neutral strategy by allocating €422 million to expand alternative fuel infrastructure across Europe. - [EU Invests Over $1 Billion in Renewable Hydrogen to Boost ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-invests-over-1-billion-in-renewable-hydrogen-to-boost-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Commission has awarded €992 million (USD $1.1 billion) to 15 renewable hydrogen production projects across Germany, Spain, Finland, Norway, and the Netherlands. - [EU Launches Anti-Subsidy Probe into Chinese Train Maker - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-launches-anti-subsidy-probe-into-chinese-train-maker/): The EU has opened an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese train maker Qingdao Sifang Locomotive, a subsidiary of China’s state-owned CRRC Corporation [601766:CH], as reported by Reuters on February 16. The probe targets […] - [EU Launches €100B Clean Industrial Deal for Decarbonization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-launches-e100b-clean-industrial-deal-for-decarbonization/): The European Commission has launched the Clean Industrial Deal, a €100 billion initiative designed to accelerate industrial decarbonization. - [EU Lawmakers Adopt Rules Giving Automakers More Time to Meet Emissions Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-lawmakers-adopt-rules-giving-automakers-more-time-to-meet-emissions-targets/): In a major regulatory shift aimed at balancing climate goals with industrial feasibility, the European Council has adopted amendments to its CO₂ emissions standards for passenger cars and vans, granting automakers a three-year compliance window (2025–2027) to meet emissions targets. - [EU Lawmakers Agree on New Rules to Decarbonize Gas and Develop Hydrogen Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-lawmakers-agree-on-new-rules-to-decarbonize-gas-and-develop-hydrogen-market/): EU Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on updated EU rules to decarbonize the gas sector and establish a hydrogen market, as reported by ESG Today on December […] - [EU Lawmakers Agree on Rules to Boost Energy Performance of Buildings - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-lawmakers-agree-on-rules-to-boost-energy-performance-of-buildings/): The European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional agreement to strengthen the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), aiming to reduce emissions and energy consumption in EU buildings, […] - [EU Lawmakers Agree to Exempt 90% of Companies from CBAM Import Carbon Tax - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-lawmakers-agree-to-exempt-90-of-companies-from-cbam-import-carbon-tax/): The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved reforms to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)—the EU’s import carbon tax—exempting 90% of importers while ensuring over 99% of emissions from high-carbon goods remain covered. - [EU Lawmakers Approve 2035 Ban on Fossil Fuel Car Sales - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-lawmakers-approve-2035-ban-on-fossil-fuel-car-sales/): European Union lawmakers have approved a plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 as part of a wider package of climate measures, as reported […] - [EU Lawmakers Reach Agreement to Slash Emissions from Heavy-Duty Vehicles by 90% by 2040 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-lawmakers-reach-agreement-to-slash-emissions-from-heavy-duty-vehicles-by-90-by-2040/): The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement strengthening carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) entering the EU market by 2030, as reported by ESG […] - [EU Lawmakers Reject EUDR Country Risk System, Raising Concerns Over ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Progress - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-lawmakers-reject-eudr-country-risk-system-raising-concerns-over-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-progress/): In a key vote on Wednesday, EU lawmakers rejected the proposed country benchmarking system under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) - [EU Lawmakers Turn Down Proposal to Reduce Pesticides Use by Half - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-lawmakers-turn-down-proposal-to-reduce-pesticides-use-by-half/): EU Lawmakers have rejected a proposal aiming to reduce the use of pesticides within the bloc by 50% by 2030, as reported by Reuters on November 23. The European Parliament, […] - [EU, Malaysia, Indonesia Establishes Task Force to Settle Deforestation Disputes - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-malaysia-indonesia-establishes-task-force-to-settle-deforestation-disputes/): The European Union (EU) has initiated the establishment of a joint task force with Malaysia and Indonesia to address concerns related to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), as […] - [EU Mandates Double Materiality Assessment in CSRD to Enhance ESG Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-mandates-double-materiality-assessment-in-csrd-to-enhance-esg-reporting/): The European Union - [EU Member States Agree on Europe’s First Regulation on ESG Ratings - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-member-states-agree-on-europes-first-regulation-on-esg-ratings/): EU member states and the European Parliament have reached a deal on the bloc’s first set of regulations on ESG rating activities, as reported by Reuters on February 6. Under […] - [EU Member States Face Challenges in CSRD Implementation for ESG Compliance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-member-states-face-challenges-in-csrd-implementation-for-esg-compliance/): The European Union - [EU Moves to Ease CBAM Rules for SMEs While Keeping 99% of Emissions Covered - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-moves-to-ease-cbam-rules-for-smes-while-keeping-99-of-emissions-covered/): The European Union is taking decisive steps to refine its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), easing compliance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while maintaining its environmental integrity. - [EU Mulls Easing Restrictions on Gene-Editing Crops to Ensure Food Safety - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-mulls-easing-restrictions-on-gene-editing-crops-to-ensure-food-safety/): The European Commission is set to propose a draft regulation next month that would ease restrictions on some genetically modified crops, aiming to ensure food security and assist farmers in […] - [EU Mulls Easing State Aid Rules to Counter US Inflation Reduction Act - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-mulls-easing-state-aid-rules-to-counter-us-inflation-reduction-act/): The European Union (EU) asked member states for opinions on proposals to ease restrictions on state aid, in a bid to rival the new US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) legislating […] - [EU Mulls Protective Measures for Solar Panel Industry to Compete with Chinese Rivals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-mulls-protective-measures-for-solar-panel-industry-to-compete-with-chinese-rivals/): The European Union (EU) is considering emergency support measures for Europe’s solar panel industry threatened by a flood of cheap Chinese imports, as reported by the Financial Times on January 27. […] - [EU Navigating CSRD Challenges for ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-navigating-csrd-challenges-for-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategies/): The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aims to streamline ESG disclosures for around 50,000 companies, reinforcing its carbon neutral strategy under the Green Deal. - [EU Negotiates Law to Phase-Out Super Potent F-Gases - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-negotiates-law-to-phase-out-super-potent-f-gases/): The European Union is preparing to negotiate a law aimed at reducing the use of super-potent greenhouse gases in fridges and air conditioners, but there is a division among countries […] - [EU New Legislation Obliges Producers to Repair Worn-Out Products Beyond Warranty Period - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-new-legislation-obliges-producers-to-repair-worn-out-products-beyond-warranty-period/): The European Parliament has adopted new rules that grant consumers the power to have their worn-out household products repaired by producers, even if the guarantee has expired, as reported by […] - [EU Offers Subsidies to Boost Airline Shift to Greener Aviation Fuels - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-offers-subsidies-to-boost-airline-shift-to-greener-aviation-fuels/): The European Union has introduced a major subsidy initiative aimed at accelerating the aviation sector’s shift toward sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). - [EU Ombudsman Probes Commission Over Sustainability Reporting Rollbacks Amid ESG, Carbon Neutral Strategy Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-ombudsman-probes-commission-over-sustainability-reporting-rollbacks-amid-esg-carbon-neutral-strategy-concerns/): The European Union’s Ombudsman, Teresa Anjinho, has opened a formal inquiry into the European Commission’s decision-making process. - [EU Omnibus Package: Things You Should Know - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-omnibus-package-things-you-should-know/): Discover key updates in the EU Omnibus Package, including changes to CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, and CBAM, and what they mean for businesses. - [EU Omnibus Simplifies ESG Reporting for Luxembourg Firms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-omnibus-simplifies-esg-reporting-for-luxembourg-firms/): The European Commission has adopted the Omnibus Simplification Package to streamline sustainability reporting requirements. - [EU Parliament and Council Agree to Exempt 90% of Companies from CBAM While Maintaining ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-parliament-and-council-agree-to-exempt-90-of-companies-from-cbam-while-maintaining-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-goals/): In a major policy shift, the EU Parliament and Council have agreed to exempt 90% of importers-primarily small businesses. - [EU Parliament Approves Delay in ESG Reporting and Due Diligence Rules to Support Business Readiness - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-parliament-approves-delay-in-esg-reporting-and-due-diligence-rules-to-support-business-readiness/): The European Parliament has officially approved a two-year delay to the CSRD and a one-year delay to the CSDDD. - [EU Parliament Committee Proposes Much Deeper Cuts than Omnibus to Sustainability Reporting Laws - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-parliament-committee-proposes-much-deeper-cuts-than-omnibus-to-sustainability-reporting-laws/): The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has proposed sweeping changes to the EU’s sustainability reporting framework, going well beyond the European Commission’s initial Omnibus simplification package. - [EU Parliament Passed Resolution on Sustainable Carbon Cycles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-parliament-passed-resolution-on-sustainable-carbon-cycles/): The European Parliament has passed a resolution on Sustainable Carbon Cycles with a vote of 323 to 257, and 59 abstentions, as reported by ESG Today on April 18. Sustainable Carbon Cycles is the European Commission’s action plan to develop sustainable solutions to increase carbon removals. […] - [EU Parliament Proposes Deeper Cuts to ESG Reporting Rules, Impacting Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-parliament-proposes-deeper-cuts-to-esg-reporting-rules-impacting-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Parliament’s Omnibus rapporteur Jörgen Warborn (EPP) has released draft amendments proposing sharper reductions to the EU’s sustainability reporting regulations, aiming to further ease ESG compliance burdens for businesses. - [EU Parliament Set to Approve Sustainability Reporting Delay Amid ESG Reform Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-parliament-set-to-approve-sustainability-reporting-delay-amid-esg-reform-push/): The European Parliament is poised to approve a major delay in the EU’s sustainability reporting mandates on April 3. - [EU Parliament to Require Companies to Implement Climate Transition Plans - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-parliament-to-require-companies-to-implement-climate-transition-plans/): The European Parliament has passed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which will require companies to implement more stringent due diligence in their supply chains, as reported by ESG Today […] - [EU Plan to Water Down ESG Rules Risks Wave of Litigation, Legal Scholars Warn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-plan-to-water-down-esg-rules-risks-wave-of-litigation-legal-scholars-warn/): The European Union - [EU Plans Large-Scale Carbon Removal to Achieve to Achieve Climate Neutrality - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-plans-large-scale-carbon-removal-to-achieve-to-achieve-climate-neutrality/): The European Commission has drafted an industrial carbon management strategy to capture as much as 450 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually by 2050, as reported by Bloomberg on […] - [EU Plans Streamlined ESG Reporting Regulation for 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-plans-streamlined-esg-reporting-regulation-for-2025/): On November 8, 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for a consolidated ESG reporting framework in 2025 to simplify overlapping EU reporting requirements. - [EU Plans to Expand Investment in Carbon Capture and Storage Infrastructure - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-plans-to-expand-investment-in-carbon-capture-and-storage-infrastructure/): The European Commission is working on plans to facilitate investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, as reported by Reuters on June 9. The Commission recognizes that the development of infrastructure […] - [EU Platform Proposes Simplified EU Taxonomy Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-platform-proposes-simplified-eu-taxonomy-reporting/): Discover how the EU’s latest sustainability report refines taxonomy reporting to enhance ESG compliance and advance a carbon neutral strategy. - [EU Postpones Anti-Deforestation Trade Rules Amid Developing Nations' Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-postpones-anti-deforestation-trade-rules-amid-developing-nations-concerns/): The European Union (EU) is set to delay the implementation of stringent regulations on imports from areas prone to deforestation, as reported by the Financial Times on March 8. The […] - [EU Postpones Key Sustainability Reporting Requirements for Large Companies Until 2027 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-postpones-key-sustainability-reporting-requirements-for-large-companies-until-2027/): The European Commission has adopted a set of “quick fix” amendments to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) - [EU Proposal Sparks Concerns Over ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Deregulation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-proposal-sparks-concerns-over-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-deregulation/): The European Commission’s proposal to amend key sustainability reporting regulations has sparked concerns among businesses and investors... - [EU Proposes New Tax Incentives to Boost Clean Tech and Advance ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-proposes-new-tax-incentives-to-boost-clean-tech-and-advance-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Commission has introduced a bold new Recommendation on Tax Incentives aimed at accelerating the EU’s clean industrial transition, reinforcing its ESG agenda and long-term carbon neutral strategy. - [EU Proposes Overhaul of SFDR with New ESG Categories - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-proposes-overhaul-of-sfdr-with-new-esg-categories/): The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance has recommended a significant update to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)... - [EU Proposes SME Sustainable Finance Standard to Boost ESG Funding Access - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-proposes-sme-sustainable-finance-standard-to-boost-esg-funding-access/): The EU Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF) has unveiled a new proposal to accelerate SMEs transition toward sustainable practices. - [EU Proposes Streamlined ESG Reporting Framework to Boost Compliance and Efficiency - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-proposes-streamlined-esg-reporting-framework-to-boost-compliance-and-efficiency/): The European Commission plans to consolidate key ESG reporting directives into a single legal framework by 2025, reducing redundancy and simplifying compliance for businesses. - [EU Proposes to Phase Out Fossil Fuels - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-proposes-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels/): The European Union (EU) is considering a proposal to phase out using fossil fuels in the near future, as reported by Reuters on February 7. The proposal aims to reduce […] - [EU Proposes Using Satellites to Detect Forest Destruction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-proposes-using-satellites-to-detect-forest-destruction/): The European Commission plans to propose the establishment of a forest-monitoring system using aerial information from its Copernicus Sentinel satellites and other data sources, as reported by Bloomberg on November […] - [EU Pushes Forward with CSRD Amid Global Scrutiny - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-pushes-forward-with-csrd-amid-global-scrutiny/): The European Union (EU) continues to lead the global charge in sustainability regulation with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which officially took effect in January 2024. - [EU Reaches Milestone Agreement on Data Act, Strengthening Control Over Big Tech and Safeguarding European Data - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-reaches-milestone-agreement-on-data-act-strengthening-control-over-big-tech-and-safeguarding-european-data/): EU member states and lawmakers reached an agreement on Tuesday regarding regulations governing the utilization of European consumer and corporate data by Big Tech and other companies, as reported by […] - [EU Reaffirms Commitment to ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Despite Green Claims Directive Confusion - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-reaffirms-commitment-to-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-despite-green-claims-directive-confusion/): The European Commission has clarified that the Green Claims Directive—a pivotal anti-greenwashing regulation—has not been withdrawn, reaffirming the EU’s commitment to its ESG and carbon neutral strategy goals. - [EU Regulatory Overreach Threatens American Sovereignty - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-regulatory-overreach-threatens-american-sovereignty/): The European Union’s aggressive ESG regulatory expansion, particularly the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), is raising alarms in the United States. - [EU Relaxes Antitrust Regulations on Climate-Focused Alliances - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-relaxes-antitrust-regulations-on-climate-focused-alliances/): The European Commission has announced the relaxation of antitrust guidelines for companies involved in collective climate action initiatives, as reported by the Financial Times on June 3. Starting from July 1, […] - [EU Secures €5B in NGEU Green Bonds for Climate Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-secures-e5b-in-ngeu-green-bonds-for-climate-projects/): The European Commission has successfully raised €11 billion through a dual-tranche bond issuance, including €5 billion in NGEU Green Bonds. - [EU Secures Tougher Rules to Curb Unsustainable Fishing by Third World Countries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-secures-tougher-rules-to-curb-unsustainable-fishing-by-third-world-countries/): In a major step to align international seafood trade with ESG goals and carbon neutral strategy principles, the European Union has secured a provisional agreement to enforce stricter rules against unsustainable fishing by third countries. - [EU Set to Increase Renewable Energy Target to 42.5% by 2030 to Combat Climate Change - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-set-to-increase-renewable-energy-target-to-42-5-by-2030-to-combat-climate-change/): The European Union (EU) is on the verge of finalizing a new renewable energy target that aims to achieve 42.5% of the bloc’s energy from renewable sources by 2030, as […] - [EU SFDR Faces Transformation Amid Calls for Simplification and Clarity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-sfdr-faces-transformation-amid-calls-for-simplification-and-clarity/): The EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), a cornerstone of the EU’s ESG strategy, is poised for significant changes as stakeholders demand clarity and alignment with modern investment frameworks. - [EU SFDR Has Arrived: What it Means for All Investment Managers & Advisors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-sfdr-has-arrived-what-it-means-for-all-investment-managers-advisors/): Executive Summary EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) will become effective on March 10th, 2021. SFDR will also affect all asset management and advisory firms globally, including those in APAC […] - [EU Simplifies Sustainability Taxonomy to Ease ESG Compliance and Support Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-simplifies-sustainability-taxonomy-to-ease-esg-compliance-and-support-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Commission has unveiled major reforms to the EU Taxonomy, significantly reducing the compliance burden for companies - [EU States Call for Stricter Climate Regulations on Private Jet Travel - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-states-call-for-stricter-climate-regulations-on-private-jet-travel/): Austria, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands have jointly urged the European Union (EU) to strengthen legislations to address the environmental impact of private jet travel, as reported by Reuters on May […] - [EU Takes a Major Leap Towards Sustainability with Adoption of CSRD - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-takes-a-major-leap-towards-sustainability-with-adoption-of-csrd/): In a significant development towards enhancing corporate transparency and accountability on sustainability matters, the European Union is moving forward with the adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). - [EU Taxonomy: A Game Changer for Sustainable Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-taxonomy-a-game-changer-for-sustainable-finance/): The European Union (EU) Taxonomy, a landmark classification system for sustainable economic activities, has been making waves in the world of sustainable finance. Designed to set a clear benchmark for […] - [EU Tightens ESG Regulations to Align with Carbon Neutral Strategy, Impacting Billions in Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-tightens-esg-regulations-to-align-with-carbon-neutral-strategy-impacting-billions-in-investments/): The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched new guidelines aimed at increasing transparency and preventing greenwashing in the ESG fund sector. - [EU to Allow Sales of E-Fuel Combustion Engine Cars after 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-allow-sales-of-e-fuel-combustion-engine-cars-after-2035/): The European Union (EU) and Germany have resolved an agreement to allow the registration of new vehicles with combustion engines from 2035 provided they use climate-neutral fuel only, as reported by Reuters on March 25. The […] - [EU to Allow Targeted, Temporary Support for Net-Zero Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-allow-targeted-temporary-support-for-net-zero-industry/): European Union (EU) leaders have agreed to allow “targeted, temporary, and proportionate” support to ensure Europe’s future as a manufacturing hub for green tech products and to counter competition from […] - [EU to Ban Plastic Waste Exports to Poorer Countries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-ban-plastic-waste-exports-to-poorer-countries/): The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on revising EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments, introducing more stringent rules on waste shipments, as reported by […] - [EU to Boost EV Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Network Deployment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-boost-ev-charging-and-hydrogen-refueling-network-deployment/): European Union (EU) delegates have agreed on a new law that requires a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) recharging and hydrogen refueling stations across Europe’s main transport networks, as […] - [EU to Eliminate Climate-Warming Fluorinated Gases by 2050 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-eliminate-climate-warming-fluorinated-gases-by-2050/): European Parliament and Council lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement on new legislation aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fluorinated gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS), as […] - [EU to Impose Partial Carbon Emissions Border Tariff - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-impose-partial-carbon-emissions-border-tariff/): The European Union struck a preliminary deal on December 12 to impose a carbon dioxide emissions tax on imports of polluting goods such as steel, cement, fertilizers, aluminum, and electricity […] - [EU to Improve Working Conditions for Gig Economy Workers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-improve-working-conditions-for-gig-economy-workers/): Ministers for employment and social affairs from European Union (EU) member states have reached an agreement on European Council’s proposed directive aimed at improving working conditions for gig economy workers, […] - [EU to Include Carbon Credits in 2040 Climate Plan, Expanding ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Tools - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-include-carbon-credits-in-2040-climate-plan-expanding-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-tools/): The European Union is preparing to integrate high-quality international carbon credits into its 2040 climate framework, marking a strategic shift in its ESG and carbon neutral strategy approach. - [EU to Introduce Inaugural Law to Improve Soil Health - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-introduce-inaugural-law-to-improve-soil-health/): The European Commission is set to introduce its first law proposal focused on improving soil health on July 5, as reported by Reuters on June 30. A draft document showed […] - [EU to Launch New Round of Climate-Related Stress Test in Financial Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-launch-new-round-of-climate-related-stress-test-in-financial-sector/): The European Union’s (EU) financial regulators will carry out a comprehensive system-wide analysis of the financial sector’s resilience to climate-related risks, according to a letter by the European Commission, as […] - [EU to Overhaul Carbon Market, Cutting Carbon Emission Permits - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-overhaul-carbon-market-cutting-carbon-emission-permits/): European Union negotiators agreed on a deal to overhaul the bloc’s carbon market by cutting emissions faster and imposing new carbon costs on fuels used in road transport and buildings […] - [EU to Publish Revised Packaging Waste Reduction Rule - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-publish-revised-packaging-waste-reduction-rule/): The European Commission is due to publish the newly revised EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) on November 30 to include mandatory recycled content targets for plastic drinks bottles […] - [EU to Require Companies to Prove Green Claims with Scientific Evidence - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-require-companies-to-prove-green-claims-with-scientific-evidence/): Companies in EU countries must provide scientific evidence to support any environmental claims made about their products, according to draft proposals from the European Commission, as reported by Reuters on […] - [EU to Rule Out Deforestation-related Products - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-rule-out-deforestation-related-products/): The European Commission is drafting laws to require companies selling goods in the EU market to conduct strict due diligence to ensure that their products have not led to deforestation […] - [EU to set Ecodesign Plan Prioritizing Circular Standards for Apparel, Steel, Furniture - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-set-ecodesign-plan-prioritizing-circular-standards-for-apparel-steel-furniture/): The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive 2025–2030 Ecodesign Work Plan that significantly expands sustainability requirements across high-impact sectors, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to ESG principles and a carbon neutral strategy. - [EU to Simplify Regulations on Emissions, Waste, and Circular Economy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-simplify-regulations-on-emissions-waste-and-circular-economy/): Discover how EU is about to simplify Regulations on Emissions, Waste, and Circular Economy - [EU to Simplify Sustainability Reporting with New Law by 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-to-simplify-sustainability-reporting-with-new-law-by-2025/): The European Union (EU) is preparing to streamline its sustainability regulations through an Omnibus Simplification Package, expected to be published in February 2025. - [EU, UK to Work on Linking Carbon Markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-uk-to-work-on-linking-carbon-markets/): In a major step toward advancing global ESG frameworks and a unified carbon neutral strategy, the European Commission and the UK government have agreed to pursue linkage between their respective emissions trading systems (ETS). - [EU Unveils 2040 Climate Target, Integrates International Carbon Credits - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-unveils-2040-climate-target-integrates-international-carbon-credits/): EU Unveils 2040 Climate Target, Integrates International Carbon Credits The Commission - [EU Unveils €4.7 Billion Investment in South Africa for Clean Energy, Trade, and Infrastructure - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-unveils-e4-7-billion-investment-in-south-africa-for-clean-energy-trade-and-infrastructure/): The European Union has announced a €4.7 billion investment in South Africa, launching negotiations for a Clean Trade-Investment Partnership. - [EU Unveils Nature Credit Roadmap to Boost ESG Investment and Advance Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-unveils-nature-credit-roadmap-to-boost-esg-investment-and-advance-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The European Commission has launched a landmark Roadmap for Nature Credits to mobilize private capital for biodiversity restoration - [EU Unveils Plan for First Net-Zero Emissions Building in Spain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-unveils-plan-for-first-net-zero-emissions-building-in-spain/): The European Commission is advancing its commitment to sustainability with plans to construct its first net-zero emissions building at... - [EU Unveils Plan to Simplify ESG Reporting & Boost Green Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-unveils-plan-to-simplify-esg-reporting-boost-green-industry/): The European Commission has launched the Competitiveness Compass to address Europe - [EU Unveils Plans to Support Domestic Wind Power Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-unveils-plans-to-support-domestic-wind-power-industry/): The European Commission has revealed a comprehensive action plan aimed at safeguarding Europe’s leading position in the global wind industry, asreported by Reuters on October 24. The plan outlinesseveral key […] - [EU Warns 17 Member States Over Delays in CSRD Sustainability Reporting Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-warns-17-member-states-over-delays-in-csrd-sustainability-reporting-rules/): The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against 17 EU member states for failing to implement the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) into national laws. - [EU Watchdog Probes Commission Over Bypassing Consultation on Eased Sustainability Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-watchdog-probes-commission-over-bypassing-consultation-on-eased-sustainability-rules/): The European Ombudsman has opened a formal inquiry into the European Commission’s decision to relax corporate sustainability regulations without conducting a public consultation. - [EU Weighs Easing Corporate Liability Under Toughest ESG Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eu-weighs-easing-corporate-liability-under-toughest-esg-law/): The EU is considering easing corporate liability under its strictest ESG law - the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. - [Europe Embraces ESG Rules to Drive Sustainability Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/europe-embraces-esg-rules-to-drive-sustainability-goals/): Penalties for non-compliance include hefty fines and potential civil claims, impacting both EU and non-EU businesses. - [European Airlines Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiatives to Cut Carbon Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-airlines-accelerate-sustainable-aviation-fuel-initiatives-to-cut-carbon-emissions/): European airlines are intensifying efforts to address the aviation sector’s carbon footprint by investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as reported by Reuters on November 28. Aligned with the European […] - [European Commission Announces New Data Transfer Agreement with US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-commission-announces-new-data-transfer-agreement-with-us/): The European Commission has announced a new data transfer agreement with the United States, replacing two previous agreements that were invalidated by Europe’s top court, as reported by Reuters on […] - [European Commission Calls on G20 countries to Join Global Carbon Pricing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-commission-calls-on-g20-countries-to-join-global-carbon-pricing/): The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has called on G20 leaders to support the implementation of global carbon pricing during the G20 Summit in New Delhi, as reported […] - [European Commission Introduces New Rules to Expedite Cross-Border Privacy Investigations and Address Criticisms of Big Tech Oversight - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-commission-introduces-new-rules-to-expedite-cross-border-privacy-investigations-and-address-criticisms-of-big-tech-oversight/): The European Commission has responded to criticism of sluggish privacy investigations and the disproportionate authority of the Irish privacy regulator over Big Tech by introducing new measures to expedite cross-border […] - [European Commission Invests EUR370m to Establish Green Hydrogen Valley in Southern Italy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-commission-invests-eur370m-to-establish-green-hydrogen-valley-in-southern-italy/): The European Commission has awarded up to EUR370m to Italian grid operator Snam [SRG:IM] and several energy companies that will build a ‘Green Hydrogen Valley’ in Italy’s southern region of […] - [European Commission Mulls Break-up of Google’s Ad-Tech Businesses over Antitrust Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-commission-mulls-break-up-of-googles-ad-tech-businesses-over-antitrust-concerns/): The European Commission, the antitrust regulator of the European Union (EU), is considering ordering Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. [GOOG:US], to divest part of its advertising-technology business due to concerns […] - [European Commission to Block Amazon’s Acquisition of Vacuum Cleaner Maker iRobot - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-commission-to-block-amazons-acquisition-of-vacuum-cleaner-maker-irobot/): The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm and top antitrust watchdog, is poised to block Amazon’s [AMZN:US] proposed USD1.4bn acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot [IRBT:US], as reported by Reuters […] - [European Commission Withdraws Green Claims Directive, Raising Concerns Over ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-commission-withdraws-green-claims-directive-raising-concerns-over-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-goals/): In a major policy reversal, the European Commission has announced the withdrawal of the Green Claims Directive, a core pillar of the EU’s ESG framework and carbon neutral strategy under the Green Deal. - [European ESG Regulations Drive Need for Investment Compliance Monitoring - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-esg-regulations-drive-need-for-investment-compliance-monitoring/): In 2024, European sustainability regulations have seen significant developments, particularly in combating greenwashing and enhancing transparency in the financial sector. - [European Financial Watchdogs to Collect Greenwashing Examples for Better Understanding - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-financial-watchdogs-to-collect-greenwashing-examples-for-better-understanding/): The three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs), namely the European Banking Authority (EBA), European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), published a Call for […] - [European Investment Bank Commits USD5bn in Bank Guarantees for EU Wind Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-investment-bank-commits-usd5bn-in-bank-guarantees-for-eu-wind-industry/): The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide EUR5bn in counter guarantees to support the ailing wind farm industry in Europe, as reported by Bloomberg on December 2. The EIB plans […] - [European Investment Bank's ESG Risk Score Jumps Amid Expanded Military Funding - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-investment-banks-esg-risk-score-jumps-amid-expanded-military-funding/): EIB ESG risk up as defense funding expands - [European Investment Fund Pours EUR125m into Green Energy Solutions Fund for Sustainable Power Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-investment-fund-pours-eur125m-into-green-energy-solutions-fund-for-sustainable-power-projects/): The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested EUR125m in the ‘Green Energy Solutions Fund,’ operated by Sustainable Development Capital (SDCL), as reported by Reuters on November 20. This private fund […] - [European Parliament and Council Agrees on Nature Restoration Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-parliament-and-council-agrees-on-nature-restoration-law/): The European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional agreement on the Nature Restoration Law, a landmark legislation designed to restore and protect natural habitats and ecosystems, as reported […] - [European Parliament Approves Landmark Law for Energy-Efficient Building Renovations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-parliament-approves-landmark-law-for-energy-efficient-building-renovations/): The European Parliament has passed a new law mandating member states to promote the renovation of buildings for increased energy efficiency, aiming to reduce carbon emissions, as reported by Reuters […] - [European Regulators Report Major Gains in ESG Reporting Under SFDR - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-regulators-report-major-gains-in-esg-reporting-under-sfdr/): European regulators report a "significant" improvement in ESG reporting under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), particularly in principal adverse impact (PAI) disclosures - [European Supervisory Authorities Call for Enhanced ESG Disclosures Under SFDR - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-supervisory-authorities-call-for-enhanced-esg-disclosures-under-sfdr/): The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have released their third annual report on Principal Adverse Impacts (PAI) disclosures, an essential component of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). - [European Supervisory Authorities Highlight Progress in SFDR Adverse Impact Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/european-supervisory-authorities-highlight-progress-in-sfdr-adverse-impact-disclosures/): The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have released their third annual report on the disclosures of Principal Adverse Impacts (PAIs) under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). - [Europe’s Largest Low-Carbon Greenhouse Breaks Ground in Essex - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/europes-largest-low-carbon-greenhouse-breaks-ground-in-essex/): A groundbreaking low-carbon greenhouse complex in Essex is set to become Europe’s largest sustainable horticulture facility, integrating waste-to-energy systems to produce 6% of the UK’s tomatoes. - [EU’s Antitrust Veto to Halt Merger between Hyundai Heavy and DSME - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-antitrust-veto-to-halt-merger-between-hyundai-heavy-and-dsme/): The restructuring plan between the world’s two largest shipbuilders, Hyundai Heavy Industries [HYYYF:US] and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) [042660:KS], is set for an EU antitrust veto, as reported […] - [EU's Clean Industrial Deal: Balancing Supply Chain Growth - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-clean-industrial-deal-balancing-supply-chain-growth/): The European Commission has introduced the Clean Industrial Deal (CID) strategy, maintaining Europe’s industrial competitiveness. - [EU’s Corporate Sustainability Directive Drives ESG Revolution - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-corporate-sustainability-directive-drives-esg-revolution/): The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is transforming corporate responsibility with phased implementation from 2024 to 2028. - [EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: New Supply Chain Transparency Requirements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-corporate-sustainability-due-diligence-directive-new-supply-chain-transparency-requirements/): The EU - [EU’s Corporate Sustainability Law Faces Rollback Amid Lobbying Pressure - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-corporate-sustainability-law-faces-rollback-amid-lobbying-pressure/): Europe’s landmark Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)—hailed as a breakthrough for ESG accountability—is now under threat as policymakers face intense lobbying from business groups. - [EU’s CSDDD and EUDR to Reshape Uganda’s Coffee and Cocoa Exports - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-csddd-and-eudr-to-reshape-ugandas-coffee-and-cocoa-exports/): The European Union - [EU's CSDDD to Enforce Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence for Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-csddd-to-enforce-mandatory-human-rights-and-environmental-due-diligence-for-companies/): On July 5, 2024, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was published in the Official Journal of the EU, marking a significant step in the regulatory landscape for ESG compliance. - [EU’s CSDDD Ushers in New Era for Corporate ESG Compliance and Climate Risk Management - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-csddd-ushers-in-new-era-for-corporate-esg-compliance-and-climate-risk-management/): The European Union - [EU’s CSRD Brings ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategies Into Focus - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-csrd-brings-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategies-into-focus/): The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is transforming corporate sustainability practices, marking a pivotal shift in transparency and accountability. - [EU’s CSRD Set to Reshape Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships by 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-csrd-set-to-reshape-corporate-nonprofit-partnerships-by-2025/): The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to significantly reshape how businesses and nonprofits collaborate when it comes into effect in 2025. - [EU's Green Funds Invest in Coal, Undermining ESG Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-green-funds-invest-in-coal-undermining-esg-goals/): A new report by Climate Home exposes a contradiction in Europe - [EU’s Largest Party Opposes Green Claims Directive, Citing ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-largest-party-opposes-green-claims-directive-citing-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-risks/): The European People’s Party (EPP), the EU Parliament’s largest political group, has formally called for the withdrawal of the Green Claims Directive (GCD). - [EU’s New FAQs Clarify CSRD and SFDR Reporting Requirements for Businesses - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-new-faqs-clarify-csrd-and-sfdr-reporting-requirements-for-businesses/): Executives worldwide are gearing up for compliance with the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which requires disclosures for the 2024 financial year, due in 2025. - [EU's New PET Recycling Rules Aim to Drive ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-new-pet-recycling-rules-aim-to-drive-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): In 2025, the EU will enforce new regulations mandating that PET beverage bottles contain at least 25% recycled plastic, with a goal of 30% by 2030, as part of a broader ESG and carbon neutral strategy. - [EU’s New Regulation Reshapes ESG Reporting Landscape - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-new-regulation-reshapes-esg-reporting-landscape/): The European Union has introduced a groundbreaking regulation to improve ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings... - [EU’s omnibus proposal could exclude 85% of insurers from CSRD - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-omnibus-proposal-could-exclude-85-of-insurers-from-csrd/): The EU’s proposed “Omnibus” directive risks exempting up to 85% of insurance companies from the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). - [EU’s Omnibus Simplification: Key Business Updates - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/eus-omnibus-simplification-key-business-updates/): The European Commission has released the Omnibus Simplification Package, a major reform aimed at reducing ESG reporting burdens. - [EV Battery Maker LG Energy Solution to Raise USD10.8bn from IPO - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ev-battery-maker-lg-energy-solution-to-raise-usd10-8bn-from-ipo/): South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) set its IPO price at KRW257,000 (USD218.2) to KRW300,000 (USD254.7) per share, aiming to raise KRW10.9tr (USD9.2bn) to KRW12.8tr […] - [Everwind Fuels Approved for North America's First Green Hydrogen & Green Ammonia Facility - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/everwind-fuels-approved-for-north-americas-first-green-hydrogen-green-ammonia-facility/): Everwind, a green energy company, has received environmental approval for the construction of North America’s first industrial-scale green hydrogen and green ammonia production facility, as reported by Reuters on February […] - [Evolution of ESG Standards in APAC: A Historical Perspective - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/evolution-of-esg-standards-in-apac-a-historical-perspective/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, known for its diverse cultural, economic, and political landscapes, has historically exhibited a multifaceted approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. Over the past few […] - [Evolving Regulations: The Future of ESG Policy in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/evolving-regulations-the-future-of-esg-policy-in-apac-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its vibrant tapestry of economies, cultures, and environments, is at a unique intersection where rapid economic growth meets pressing sustainability challenges. As the world increasingly […] - ["Evolving Regulations: The Future of ESG Policy in APAC" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/evolving-regulations-the-future-of-esg-policy-in-apac/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its vibrant tapestry of economies, cultures, and environments, is at a unique intersection where rapid economic growth meets pressing sustainability challenges. As the world increasingly […] - [Exploring Different Carbon Accounting Methodologies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/exploring-different-carbon-accounting-methodologies/): Carbon accounting is a systematic approach used to measure and manage the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG)... - [Exploring the Eleven Key Disclosures Recommended by the TCFD Framework - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/exploring-the-eleven-key-disclosures-recommended-by-the-tcfd-framework/): Adopting the TCFD recommendations aligns businesses with a growing movement towards sustainability and climate resilience. - [Exploring the Realm of PAI Statements Within the SFDR Framework - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/exploring-the-realm-of-pai-statements-within-the-sfdr-framework/): A pivotal element within SFDR regulation is the Principle Adverse Impact (PAI) Statement, a disclosure mechanism designed to highlight the negative sustainability impacts of investment decisions. - [Exxon Mobil Unveils Plan to Produce Lithium for Electric Vehicles by 2027 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/exxon-mobil-unveils-plan-to-produce-lithium-for-electric-vehicles-by-2027/): Exxon Mobil [XOM:US] plans to commence lithium production from subsurface wells in Arkansas by 2027, aiming to meet the growing demand for the metal in electric car batteries and advanced […] - [Exxon Mobile Curtails Funding for Algae Biofuel Research - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/exxon-mobile-curtails-funding-for-algae-biofuel-research/): Exxon Mobil [XOM:US] is quietly switching its focus from developing algae biofuel to other green initiatives, after bragging about its efforts to produce environmentally friendly fuels from algae for over […] - [ExxonMobil Partners with Indonesia’s Pertamina to Launch CCS Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/exxonmobil-partners-with-indonesias-pertamina-to-launch-ccs-projects/): US energy company ExxonMobil [XOM:US] and Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina [PERT:IJ] signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) to advance carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Indonesia, […] - [ExxonMobil Prepares for A Carbon Storage Hub in Southeast Australia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/exxonmobil-prepares-for-a-carbon-storage-hub-in-southeast-australia/): American oil and gas producer ExxonMobil [XOM:US] launched design studies for its carbon capture storage (CCS) hub in southeast Australia, as reported by Reuters on April 14. The US company […] - [ExxonMobil, Shell, and CNOOC to Develop China’s Largest CCUS Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/exxonmobil-shell-and-cnooc-to-develop-chinas-largest-ccus-project/): Exxon Mobil [XOM:US], Shell [SHEL:LN], and China’s third-largest national oil company China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) [0883:HK] have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study the feasibility of […] - [Fair Trade in the World of ESG: A Harmonious Partnership - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/fair-trade-in-the-world-of-esg-a-harmonious-partnership/): In today’s interconnected global economy, where the origins of products often span continents, the concept of ‘fair trade’ has never been more critical. At the heart of this movement is […] - [Fast-Fashion Retailer Temu Accuses Shein of Antitrust Violations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/fast-fashion-retailer-temu-accuses-shein-of-antitrust-violations/): Chinese e-retailer Temu has filed a lawsuit against its rival, Shein, alleging violations of antitrust laws and consumer rights, as reported by Reuters on July 17. The lawsuit alleges that […] - [FAW-Volkswagen Purchases 30,160 Green Electricity Certificates from Huadian Kangbao - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/faw-volkswagen-purchases-30160-green-electricity-certificates-from-huadian-kangbao/): The Foshan branch of FAW-Volkswagen, the joint venture between FAW Group and Volkswagen [VOW:GR], purchased 30,160 green electricity certificates from Hebei Huadian Kangbao Wind Power in a deal on January […] - [FCA Offers Temporary Flexibility for Firms to Comply with SDR Naming and Marketing Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/fca-offers-temporary-flexibility-for-firms-to-comply-with-sdr-naming-and-marketing-rules/): On 9 September 2024, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced temporary flexibility for firms struggling to comply with the new ‘naming and marketing’ rules under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR). - [FCA Pauses Extension of Sustainability Disclosure and Labelling Rules for Portfolio Managers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/fca-pauses-extension-of-sustainability-disclosure-and-labelling-rules-for-portfolio-managers/): The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has paused its plan to expand the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and sustainable investment labelling rules to portfolio managers. - [Fiduciary Duty and ESG: The Legal Aspect - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/fiduciary-duty-and-esg-the-legal-aspect/): The traditional understanding of fiduciary duty in investment and corporate governance has primarily been associated with the obligation to maximize financial returns for stakeholders. However, as Environmental, Social, and Governance […] - [Film and Television Companies Release Joint Announcement against Short Video Infringement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/film-and-television-companies-release-joint-announcement-against-short-video-infringement/): China’s three major long video platforms iQiyi [IQ:US], Tencent’s [0700:HK] Tencent Video, and Alibaba-backed [BABA:US] Youku, along with other 70 organizations issued a joint statement on April 9, calling on […] - [Finland Leads in Bioenergy Innovation Boosting Forest Products Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/finland-leads-in-bioenergy-innovation-boosting-forest-products-industry/): Finland has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, particularly in bioenergy, positioning itself to sustain energy needs entirely through biofuels for months if required. - [Five Chinese Authorities Issue Guidance to Increase Climate Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/five-chinese-authorities-issue-guidance-to-increase-climate-finance/): Five Chinese authorities, including the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, NDRC, PBoC, CBIRC and CSRC, on October 26 jointly issued guidance to boost climate financing activities in the country, as […] - [Flix's Collective Travel Strategy: Driving Environmental Sustainability Forward - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/flixs-collective-travel-strategy-driving-environmental-sustainability-forward/): In a significant environmental milestone, Flix - [Food Delivery Industry in China [Part 2]: From Algorithms to Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/food-delivery-industry-in-china-part-ii-from-algorithms-to-sustainability/): Two months ago, a controversial report in Renwu magazine reported systemic exploitation of food delivery workers, also known as couriers, or riders. This occurred through built-in algorithms that companies such […] - [Ford Inaugurates Cologne EV Manufacturing Center, Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ford-inaugurates-cologne-ev-manufacturing-center-paving-the-way-for-a-sustainable-future/): Ford has officially inaugurated its Cologne Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing Center, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards carbon neutrality. - [Ford Motor Co Expands Recall for 125,000 Vehicles Over Engine Fire Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ford-motor-co-expands-recall-for-125000-vehicles-over-engine-fire-risks/): Ford Motor Co [F:US] announced an expansion of its recall, affecting 125,000 SUVs and trucks due to the potential risk of engine failures leading to fires, as reported by Reuters […] - [Ford, Suzuki to Obtain Incentives under India's USD3.5bn Clean Fuel Scheme - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ford-suzuki-to-obtain-incentives-under-indias-usd3-5bn-clean-fuel-scheme/): The Indian government announced on February 11 that 20 companies among 115 applicants have qualified for incentives under India’s USD3.5bn Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes to boost clean fuel vehicles […] - [Fortescue Finishes World’s First Trial on Using Ammonia as Marine Fuel in Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/fortescue-finishes-worlds-first-trial-on-using-ammonia-as-marine-fuel-in-singapore/): Fortescue [FMG:AU], an Australian metal mining and green energy company, has trialed the world’s first use of ammonia and diesel as marine fuel on the Fortescue Green Pioneer in the […] - [Fortescue, OCP Group Team Up for Producing Green Ammonia and Hydrogen in Morrocco - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/fortescue-ocp-group-team-up-for-producing-green-ammonia-and-hydrogen-in-morrocco/): Australian metal mining and green energy companyFortescue [FMG:AU] has formed a partnership with OCP Group, a Moroccan fertilizer producer, to establish a joint venture (JV) to manufacture green hydrogen, ammonia, […] - [Fortescue Secures 337.5 MW Solar Energy Deal with Genex Power - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/fortescue-secures-337-5-mw-solar-energy-deal-with-genex-power/): Fortescue [FMG:AU], one of the world’s leading iron ore miners based in Australia, has entered into a significant renewable power agreement with local electric utilities firm Genex Power[GNX:AU], as reported […] - [Four Chinese Departments Push Forward Data Center Green Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/four-chinese-departments-push-forward-data-center-green-development/): Four Chinese departments, including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and National Energy Administration (NEA), have recently published a new guideline, pushing forward the intensive, large-scale and green development […] - [Foxconn Considers EV Investments in Indonesia with Preliminary Talks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/foxconn-considers-ev-investments-in-indonesia-with-preliminary-talks/): Foxconn [2354:TT] held preliminary talks with Indonesia regarding building an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing factory in the country, as reported by Sina on October 25. Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) […] - [Foxconn Launches Two EV Prototypes - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/foxconn-launches-two-ev-prototypes/): Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn Technology [2354:TT] has unveiled two electric vehicle (EV) models, namely the Model B crossover SUV and Model V pickup truck, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Foxconn Pledges to Cut Carbon Emissions by 21% by 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/foxconn-pledges-to-cut-carbon-emissions-by-21-by-2025/): Taiwan-based Foxconn [2317:TT], the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, vowed to reduce emissions by 21% from 2020 levels before 2025, then by 63% before 2035, as reported by Nikkei Asia […] - [Foxconn to Establish EV Plants in US and Thailand in 2022 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/foxconn-to-establish-ev-plants-in-us-and-thailand-in-2022/): Foxconn [2354:TT] announced on August 12 its plans to construct electric vehicle (EV) factories in the US and Thailand in 2022 and start mass production in 2023, as reported by […] - [Foxconn to Set up Indonesian JV to Manufacture EVs and Batteries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/foxconn-to-set-up-indonesian-jv-to-manufacture-evs-and-batteries/): Hon Hai Precision Industry [2317:TT], commonly known as Foxconn, will establish a joint venture (JV) in Indonesia with local energy company Indika Energy [INDY:IJ] to build electric vehicles (EVs) and […] - [France Advances ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy with New Fast Fashion Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/france-advances-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-with-new-fast-fashion-law/): In a major step toward promoting ESG principles and a carbon neutral strategy, the French Senate has unanimously passed legislation aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry. - [France Calls on EU to Delay Corporate Sustainability Directives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/france-calls-on-eu-to-delay-corporate-sustainability-directives/): France is urging EU to delay and amend corporate sustainability regulations, citing concerns over competitiveness and regulatory burdens. - [France Launches Corporate Charter for Paris-Aligned, High-Integrity Carbon Credit Use - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/france-launches-corporate-charter-for-paris-aligned-high-integrity-carbon-credit-use/): France has unveiled the Charter for Paris-Aligned and High-Integrity Use of Carbon Credits, setting a groundbreaking global benchmark for responsible carbon credit utilization aligned with the Paris Agreement’s Article 6.4. - [France Provides Companies with Financial Relief on Energy Bills - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/france-provides-companies-with-financial-relief-on-energy-bills/): The French Ministry for the Economy and Finance plans to spend EUR8.4bn (USD8.67bn) to help local businesses pay soaring electricity and gas bills, as reported by Reuters on November 20. […] - [France Secures €3.26 Billion in EU Funds for Advancing ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/france-secures-e3-26-billion-in-eu-funds-for-advancing-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-goals/): The European Commission has approved a €3.26 billion payment to France under the EU’s NextGenerationEU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). - [France Seeks Simplified ESG Reporting in EU - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/france-seeks-simplified-esg-reporting-in-eu/): The European Union is facing growing calls to ease its ESG reporting requirements, with France preparing to introduce a proposal. - [France urges EU for stronger ESG rules despite business concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/france-urges-eu-for-stronger-esg-rules-despite-business-concerns/): In a letter addressed to key EU commissioners, the CSOs emphasized that this comprehensiveness is vital for ESG global competitiveness. - [France’s Macron Joins Germany’s Call to Scrap EU’s Supply Chain Sustainability Due Diligence Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/frances-macron-joins-germanys-call-to-scrap-eus-supply-chain-sustainability-due-diligence-law/): French President Emmanuel Macron has joined German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in calling for the elimination of the EU’s CSDDD. - [France’s rapid alignment with the EU omnibus “Stop-the-clock” directive - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/frances-rapid-alignment-with-the-eu-omnibus-stop-the-clock-directive/): France has swiftly implemented the EU’s “Stop-the-Clock” directive, officially delaying certain ESG and carbon neutral strategy obligations. - [FRC’s Review Highlights Challenges in TCFD Compliance for ESG Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/frcs-review-highlights-challenges-in-tcfd-compliance-for-esg-strategy/): The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has released its 2023/24 Annual Review of Corporate Reporting, with a focus on sustainability and climate-related disclosures. - [French Court to Decide on TotalEnergies' East African Pipeline Development in Landmark Case - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/french-court-to-decide-on-totalenergies-east-african-pipeline-development-in-landmark-case/): TotalEnergies [TTE:FP], a French oil major, could face a landmark case in which a French court may order the company to cease the development of an east African pipeline, as […] - [French Food Giant Danone Sued Over Plastic Use - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/french-food-giant-danone-sued-over-plastic-use/): French dairy giant Danone [BN:FP] is facing a lawsuit from some environmental groups for “failing to sufficiently account for all the plastic used along its production cycles”, as reported by […] - [French Investors Divided Over ESG Fund Categories Amid SFDR Review - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/french-investors-divided-over-esg-fund-categories-amid-sfdr-review/): As the EU prepares a Q4 revision of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), French investors remain split on ESG fund classification reforms. - [French Regulator Calls for Stricter Standards for Sustainable Funds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/french-regulator-calls-for-stricter-standards-for-sustainable-funds/): The French Financial Markets Authority (AMF)  has called on the European Union (EU) to tighten rules on labeling sustainable investment funds to prevent greenwashing, as reported by Reuters on February 13. Under […] - [French Regulator Urges Better ESG Reporting to Support Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/french-regulator-urges-better-esg-reporting-to-support-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The French financial watchdog, Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), has called on banks and insurers to enhance their reporting under the European taxonomy framework. - [Freshly Prepared Drinks to Be Labelled with Nutri-Grade Mark in Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/freshly-prepared-drinks-to-be-labelled-with-nutri-grade-mark-in-singapore/): The Ministry of Health of Singapore announced new measures that require outlets selling freshly brewed drinks to include nutrition labels on their menus to specify drinks that contain higher levels […] - [From Compliance to Leadership- ESG Innovations in APAC’s Energy Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/from-compliance-to-leadership-esg-innovations-in-apacs-energy-sector/): The energy sector is a critical driver of economic progress in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, fueling the development of industries, cities, and communities. Historically, it has been closely associated with […] - [From Greenwashing to Genuine Change: ESG Transparency in APAC Corporates - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/from-greenwashing-to-genuine-change-esg-transparency-in-apac-corporates/): In the burgeoning world of corporate sustainability, one term has emerged as both a cautionary tale and a call to action: greenwashing. Defined as the practice of making misleading claims […] - [From Greenwashing to Genuine Commitment: ESG Authenticity in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/from-greenwashing-to-genuine-commitment-esg-authenticity-in-apac-2/): In the evolving business landscape, the emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become more pronounced. Stakeholders, from investors to consumers, demand not just superficial gestures but authentic […] - ["From Greenwashing to Genuine Commitment: ESG Authenticity in APAC" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/from-greenwashing-to-genuine-commitment-esg-authenticity-in-apac/): In the evolving business landscape, the emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become more pronounced. Stakeholders, from investors to consumers, demand not just superficial gestures but authentic […] - [From Local to Global: APAC's Influence on International ESG Norms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/from-local-to-global-apacs-influence-on-international-esg-norms-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its vast array of cultures, economies, and ecosystems, has long been viewed as a cradle of ancient wisdom, traditions, and diverse practices. Today, as the […] - ["From Local to Global: APAC's Influence on International ESG Norms" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/from-local-to-global-apacs-influence-on-international-esg-norms/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its vast array of cultures, economies, and ecosystems, has long been viewed as a cradle of ancient wisdom, traditions, and diverse practices. Today, as the […] - [From Paris Agreement to COP26: A Finance Perspective - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/from-paris-agreement-to-cop26-a-finance-perspective/): For almost three decades, the United Nations has brought together nearly every country on the planet for an annual global climate summit, called the Conference of the Parties (COP). This […] - [FTSE 100 Companies Face Increasing ESG Reporting Challenges Amid New Regulations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ftse-100-companies-face-increasing-esg-reporting-challenges-amid-new-regulations/): In a recent analysis by Deloitte, nearly half of the FTSE 100 companies (46%) made restatements to their previously reported climate and sustainability metrics this year. - [G20 Endorses Carbon Pricing against Climate Change in Official Communique - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/g20-endorses-carbon-pricing-against-climate-change-in-official-communique/): G20 finance ministers signed an official communique on July 10 endorsing carbon pricing as an effective tool to mitigate the impacts of climate change, as reported by Reuters later that […] - [G20 Leaders Agree to Boost Renewables and Tackle Coal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/g20-leaders-agree-to-boost-renewables-and-tackle-coal/): During the G20 summit, leaders agreed to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 and acknowledged the need to phase out unabated coal power, as reported by Reuters on September […] - [G20 Summit in India Fails to Reach Consensus on Fossil Fuel Reduction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/g20-summit-in-india-fails-to-reach-consensus-on-fossil-fuel-reduction/): The G20 summit in India concluded without achieving a consensus on the reduction of fossil fuel usage, as certain producer nations raised objections, as reported by Reuters on July 22. […] - [G20 Watchdogs Request Climate Standard Setters to Avoid Inconsistent Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/g20-watchdogs-request-climate-standard-setters-to-avoid-inconsistent-disclosures/): The G20’s Financial Stability Board (FSB) has called on climate standard setters to speed up work so as to avoid differences between their finalized climate disclosure rules for companies, which […] - [G7 Agree on a Global Tax Reform to Curb MNEs' Tax Avoidance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/g7-agree-on-a-global-tax-reform-to-curb-mnes-tax-avoidance/): The ministers of the Group of Seven had a meeting in the UK before the G7 Summit and agreed on a proposal of reforming the international tax system, as reported […] - [G7 Leaders Back ISSB’s Sustainability and Climate-Related Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/g7-leaders-back-issbs-sustainability-and-climate-related-reporting-standards/): G7 leaders have pledged to support the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) and its efforts to develop standards for general reporting on sustainability (IFRS S1) and for climate-related disclosures (IFRS […] - [G7 Nations Pledge to Transform Road Sector Towards Decarbonization and Net-Zero Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/g7-nations-pledge-to-transform-road-sector-towards-decarbonization-and-net-zero-emissions/): The G7 nations have reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a highly decarbonized road sector by 2030 and net-zero emissions on roads by 2050, as reported by Reuters on May 20. […] - [G7 Publishes Guiding Principles for Companies Developing AI - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/g7-publishes-guiding-principles-for-companies-developing-ai/): The Group of Seven (G7) industrial countries have announced the International Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a voluntary Code of Conduct for AI developers, as reported by Reuters […] - [G7 Sets New Collective Targets for Renewable Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/g7-sets-new-collective-targets-for-renewable-energy/): The Group of Seven wealthy nations (G7) recently established ambitious collective goals for increasing their solar power and offshore wind capacity, as reported by Reuters on April 16. Their aim is to […] - [G7 Summit Reaffirms ESG Commitments Amidst Calls for Bold Climate Action and Enhanced GRI Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/g7-summit-reaffirms-esg-commitments-amidst-calls-for-bold-climate-action-and-enhanced-gri-standards/): At the latest G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia, Italy, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, emphasizing a - [G7 to Help Indonesia, Vietnam, India, and Senegal Phase Out Coal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/g7-to-help-indonesia-vietnam-india-and-senegal-phase-out-coal/): The Group of Seven (G7) will expand an initiative to help developing countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, India, and Senegal, phase out coal, as reported by Nikkei Asia on May 16. […] - [GAIL Inks 10-Year LNG Deal with Vitol - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gail-inks-10-year-lng-deal-with-vitol/): GAIL India Ltd [GAIL:IN] has signed a 10-year LNG import deal with Vitol, committing to purchase about 1 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas annually from 2026, as reported […] - [Ganfeng Lithium Acquires Yili Hongda for RMB1.47bn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ganfeng-lithium-acquires-yili-honda-for-rmb1-47bn/): Chinese lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium [1772:HK] and its wholly-owned subsidiary Qinghai Liangcheng announced plans to fully acquire Yili Hongda for RMB1.47bn, which would give the companies a 49% stake in […] - [GBA’s First Large Offshore Wind Project Starts Power Generation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gbas-first-large-offshore-wind-project-starts-power-generation/): Zhuhai Jinwan offshore wind farm, the first large-capacity offshore wind power project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA), has been connected to the grid and started power generation […] - [GCF Invests USD250m in African Infrastructure to Shore up Climate Resilience - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gcf-invests-usd250m-in-african-infrastructure-to-shore-up-climate-resilience/): The Green Climate Fund (GCF), a USD12bn international climate finance facility, has committed USD253.7m to Africa for supporting infrastructure that can withstand the impact of global warming, as reported by […] - [GCL Group Plans a Green Ammonia Production Plant in Ethiopia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gcl-group-plans-a-green-ammonia-production-plant-in-ethiopia/): Chinese solar panel producer GCL Group announced on July 29 that it would build a plant to produce green ammonia from its granted natural gas fields in Djibouti, Ethiopia, with […] - [GE, Toshiba to Establish Offshore Wind Turbine Supply Chain in Japan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ge-toshiba-to-establish-offshore-wind-turbine-supply-chain-in-japan/): US manufacturer General Electric (GE) [GE:US] and Japanese conglomerate Toshima [6502:JP] are planning to establish a domestic supply chain for offshore wind power equipment in Japan, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [GEIDCO Proposes to Build China Energy Internet for Carbon Emission Reduction Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/geidco-proposes-to-build-china-energy-internet-for-carbon-emission-reduction-targets/): Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO), a non-governmental and non-profit organization initiated by State Grid, held a carbon peak and carbon neutrality achievement seminar in Beijing, as reported […] - [Genesis Energy Plans Major Grid-Connected Solar Power Investment in New Zealand - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/genesis-energy-plans-major-grid-connected-solar-power-investment-in-new-zealand/): New Zealand’s electricity and gas provider Genesis Energy [GEL:US] announced its plan for the biggest grid-connected solar power investment in New Zealand to date as part of its renewable generation […] - [German Antitrust Watchdog Launches Investigation of Microsoft - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/german-antitrust-watchdog-launches-investigation-of-microsoft/): Germany’s antitrust watchdog has launched a probe into Microsoft [MSFT:US] to assess its power in the market, with the potential of implementing regulatory measures against the US tech giant, as […] - [German Court Orders VW to Recall 23,000 Cars Over Emissions Cheating - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/german-court-orders-vw-to-recall-23000-cars-over-emissions-cheating-2/): A German court has ruled in favor of an environmental NGO’s lawsuit against Volkswagen [VOW:GR] (VW), alleging that the carmaker illegally released cars with software that manipulated emissions mechanisms, as […] - [German Court Orders VW to Recall 23,000 Cars Over Emissions Cheating - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/german-court-orders-vw-to-recall-23000-cars-over-emissions-cheating/): A German court has ruled in favor of an environmental NGO’s lawsuit against Volkswagen [VOW:GR] (VW), alleging that the carmaker illegally released cars with software that manipulated emissions mechanisms, as […] - [German Economy Minister Advocates Green Tech Cooperation with the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/german-economy-minister-advocates-green-tech-cooperation-with-the-us/): Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck has called for cooperation in green investments between Europe and the US ahead of meetings in Washington next week with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen […] - [German Grid Firms to Extend Networks in Zero-Carbon Shift - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/german-grid-firms-to-extend-networks-in-zero-carbon-shift/): Germany’s high voltage grid firms (TSOs) have lay out a developing plan for public consultation, revealing their need for 14,197 km of new networks costing hundreds of billions of euros, […] - [German Policymakers Agree on Financing Mechanism for Building National Hydrogen Network - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/german-policymakers-agree-on-financing-mechanism-for-building-national-hydrogen-network/): Germany’s energy policy lawmakers from three coalition parties have reached an agreement on a financingmechanism for the country’s future hydrogen network, as reported by Reuters on April 5. Under the […] - [German Proposes Relaxation of EU Sustainability Reporting Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/german-proposes-relaxation-of-eu-sustainability-reporting-rules/): Germany is seeking an exemption for thousands of small enterprises from the European Union’s (EU) sustainability reporting rules, as reported by the Financial Times on September 18. Around 50,000 large, […] - [German Regulator Seeks Cuts to EU Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/german-regulator-seeks-cuts-to-eu-sustainability-reporting/): The European Union is considering reforms to sustainability regulations under the Green Deal, reducing the reporting burden on businesses. - [German Shipping Industry Seeks to Be Included in EU’s Carbon Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/german-shipping-industry-seeks-to-be-included-in-eus-carbon-market/): The German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) has urged the German government to enact legislation to integrate the shipping sector into the European Union’s emissionstrading system (EU ETS), as reported by Reuters […] - [German Tenders 10 GW of Gas-Fired Power Stations Ready for Hydrogen - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/german-tenders-10-gw-of-gas-fired-power-stations-ready-for-hydrogen/): The German government has announced its intention to tender for 10 gigawatts (GW) of new gas-fired power station capacity, with a requirement for these plants to be capable of transitioning […] - [German to Provide USD17bn in Subsidies for Hydrogen-Ready Gas-Fired Power Plants - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/german-to-provide-usd17bn-in-subsidies-for-hydrogen-ready-gas-fired-power-plants/): The German government has agreed to a EUR16bn (USD17bn) plan to subsidize gas power plants that can switch to hydrogen, as reported by Reuters on February 5. According to people familiar […] - [German’s RWE Secures EUR2.6bn in Incentives for Phasing out Coal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germans-rwe-secures-eur2-6bn-in-incentives-for-phasing-out-coal/): German energy company RWE [RWE:GR] will receive EUR2.6bn in compensation from the German government for its accelerated phase-out of coal from its energy portfolio, as reported by Bloomberg on December […] - [Germany Advances Corporate Sustainability Reporting: Government Draft of CSRD Implementation Law Approved - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-advances-corporate-sustainability-reporting-government-draft-of-csrd-implementation-law-approved/): On July 24, 2024, the Federal Cabinet approved the government draft of the law to implement the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) into German law. - [Germany Calls for Changes to EU Sustainability Reporting Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-calls-for-changes-to-eu-sustainability-reporting-rules/): German business leaders are urging a review of the European Union’s sustainability reporting rules, approaching to the CSRD. - [Germany Embraces CSRD Delay Strengthening ESG Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-embraces-csrd-delay-strengthening-esg-reporting/): Germany’s Chancellor Scholz has proposed a delay in the implementation of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). - [Germany Forms Alliance with Eastern European Countries to Oppose EU's Planned Phase-Out of Combustion Engines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-forms-alliance-with-eastern-european-countries-to-oppose-eus-planned-phase-out-of-combustion-engines/): Germany, along with Italy and some Eastern European nations, has created an alliance to oppose the EU’s plan to phase out internal combustion engines from 2035, and they aim to […] - [Germany Halts Electric Vehicle Subsidy Abruptly Amid Budget Crisis - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-halts-electric-vehicle-subsidy-abruptly-amid-budget-crisis/): The German government has abruptly ended its subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs), which were originally slated to continue until the end of 2024, as reported by Reuters on December 16. […] - [Germany Hits Refresh on Sustainable Finance Governance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-hits-refresh-on-sustainable-finance-governance/): Discover How Germany Hits Refresh on Sustainable Finance Governance - [Germany Launches Multi-Billion Euro Program to Support Industrial Sector's Transition to Carbon-Neutral Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-launches-multi-billion-euro-program-to-support-industrial-sectors-transition-to-carbon-neutral-production/): Germany is introducing a program with an estimated budget of EUR50bn (USD53.45bn) over the next 15 years to assist industrial firms grappling with significant energy expenses, as reported by Reuters […] - [Germany Pledges EUR200m to Protect Amazon Rainforest - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-pledges-eur200mn-to-protect-amazon-rainforest/): Germany has pledged EUR200m to help Brazil protect the Amazon rainforest, as reported by Reuters on January 30. The pledge includes a contribution of EUR35m to the Amazon Fund, which […] - [Germany Pledges EUR500m in Climate Financing for South Africa - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-pledges-eur500m-in-climate-financing-for-south-africa/): Germany has committed EUR500m (USD547m) in climate financing for South Africa to aid its transition away from coal-fired electricity, as reported by Bloomberg on November 17. Germany’s government-backed KfW Development […] - [Germany, Taiwan Embrace Shared ESG Goals in Indo-Pacific - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-taiwan-embrace-shared-esg-goals-in-indo-pacific/): Germany and Taiwan are deepening their economic-diplomatic ties, focusing on sustainability, green technologies in the Indo-Pacific. - [Germany to Allocate €100B from €500B Fund to Climate, Energy Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-to-allocate-e100b-from-e500b-fund-to-climate-energy-transition/): Germany has committed €100 billion from its newly approved €500 billion infrastructure and defense fund to accelerate its transition efforts. - [Germany to Allow Carbon Capture and Underwater Storage in Decarbonization Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-to-allow-carbon-capture-and-underwater-storage-in-decarbonization-push/): Germany plans to allow carbon capture and sub-seabed storage technologies in some heavy industries that lack alternative decarbonization tools, as reported by Bloomberg on February 26. The striking carbon management […] - [Germany to Build 5,000 km of Power Lines for Renewable Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-to-build-5000-km-of-power-lines-for-renewable-energy/): Germany’s Federal Network Agency has identified 5,000 kilometers of power lines that the country requires to facilitate its shift to renewable energy sources by 2030, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Germany Walks Back Call to Scrap the EU’s Supply Chain Sustainability Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germany-walks-back-call-to-scrap-the-eus-supply-chain-sustainability-law/): Germany has walked back earlier calls to eliminate the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), instead clarifying that its goal is to streamline and reduce bureaucracy, not to cancel the law entirely. - [Germany's Carbon Neutral Strategy Faces Challenges and Innovations in Hydrogen and Gas Power - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germanys-carbon-neutral-strategy-faces-challenges-and-innovations-in-hydrogen-and-gas-power/): Germany is ramping up efforts to meet its ambitious carbon neutral strategy, which aims for 80% renewable energy by 2030 and full carbon neutrality by 2045. - [Germany's Climate and Transformation Fund Faces EUR10bn Deficit in 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germanys-climate-and-transformation-fund-faces-eur10bn-deficit-in-2025/): Germany’s Climate and Transformation Fund (CTF) is facing a shortfall of up to EUR10bn (USD10.8bn) in 2025, putting the country’s climate targets on edge, as reported by Bloomberg on February […] - [Germany's Major Revisions to EU's Omnibus CSRD - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germanys-major-revisions-to-eus-omnibus-csrd/): Germany is spearheading efforts to revise the CSRD as part of the EU Omnibus package discussions, aiming to simplify ESG compliance. - [Germany’s Merz urges EU to scrap green business rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germanys-merz-urges-eu-to-scrap-green-business-rules/): Germany’s newly appointed Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly called on the European Union to repeal the CSDDD. - [Germany's Scholz Advocates Ramping up Renewables, Rejecting Subsidy Plans - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germanys-scholz-advocates-ramping-up-renewables-rejecting-subsidy-plans/): German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has emphasized the importance of increasing renewable energy production in order to lower electricity prices for Germany’s industrial sector, rather than relying on subsidies, as reported by Reuters […] - [Germany’s Supply Chain Law at a Crossroads: The Implications of the Proposed Shift to the CSDDD - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/germanys-supply-chain-law-at-a-crossroads-the-implications-of-the-proposed-shift-to-the-csddd/): Germany is poised to repeal its national Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and adopt the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), signaling a major shift in ESG regulation and carbon neutral strategy. - [Get Started on ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/get-started-on-esg/): Seneca ESG provides advanced software solutions to help you identify your material issues, enhance your ESG rating, and transform your ESG and sustainability strategies. - [GHG Protocol Adds CDP, EFRAG, GRI, ISSB, and SBTi to Strengthen Climate Reporting Alignment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ghg-protocol-adds-cdp-efrag-gri-issb-and-sbti-to-strengthen-climate-reporting-alignment/): The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol has taken a major step toward strengthening climate reporting alignment by integrating five key sustainability bodies—CDP, EFRAG, GRI, ISSB, and SBTi—into its Independent Standards Board (ISB) as non-voting observers. - [GHG Protocol Standards: A Comprehensive Overview - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ghg-protocol-standards-a-comprehensive-overview/): In this blog, we will provide a basic understanding of the seven main standards of the GHG Protocol, exploring their purposes and applications. - [Glencore, Li-Cycle to Construct Europe’s Largest Battery Recycling Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/glencore-li-cycle-to-construct-europes-largest-battery-recycling-plant/): Swiss commodity trading and mining company Glencore [GLEN:LN] is partnering with Canadian lithium-ion battery recycler Li-Cycle [LICY:US] to build Europe’s largest battery recycling plant, as reported by Financial Times on […] - [Global Banking Watchdog Proposes Mandatory Climate Change Disclosures for Banks by 2026 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/global-banking-watchdog-proposes-mandatory-climate-change-disclosures-for-banks-by-2026/): The Basel Committee, a global banking watchdog, has proposed that banks begin publishing detailed information about the impact of climate change on their businesses starting in January 2026, as reported […] - [Global Fashion Summit Copenhagen Highlights: Pioneering Sustainability and ESG Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/global-fashion-summit-copenhagen-highlights-pioneering-sustainability-and-esg-strategies/): In a powerful convergence of fashion industry leaders, the recent Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen placed a critical spotlight on sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies. - [Global Fossil Fuel Divestment against Climate Change [Part.2]: Impact - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/global-fossil-fuel-divestment-against-climate-change-part-2-impact/): Part 1 of this article introduced the origin and participants in the divestment movement. The decision to divest from fossil fuels may be driven by pressure from shareholders for environmental […] - [Global Fossil Fuel Divestment against Climate Change [Part.1]: Participants - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/global-fossil-fuel-divestment-wave-against-climate-change-part-1/): The years of 2020 and 2021 saw a wave of financial institutions and funds announcing plans to divest from coal and other fossil fuel investments. From global asset managers to […] - [Global Governments Unveil Ambitious Energy Initiatives at COP28 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/global-governments-unveil-ambitious-energy-initiatives-at-cop28/): Governments at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai are unveiling a series of energy initiatives aimed at tackling the ongoing surge in planet-warming emissions, as reported by Reuters on December […] - [Global Initiative Launches Standard to Evaluate Companies' Climate Claims and Carbon Offsets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/global-initiative-launches-standard-to-evaluate-companies-climate-claims-and-carbon-offsets/): A global initiative, supported by the British government, has introduced a standardized assessment framework for companies’ claims regarding their progress towards internal climate targets and their use of carbon offset […] - [Global Net-Zero Finance Alliance Launches Asia Network in Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/global-net-zero-finance-alliance-launches-asia-network-in-singapore/): The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), a coalition of global leading financial institutions, launched an Asia-Pacific (APAC) network and office in Singapore on June 8, as reported by […] - [Global Renewable Energy Investments to Double by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/global-renewable-energy-investments-to-double-by-2030/): A new report from SEB projects that global renewable energy investments will double by 2030, with reshaping of the clean energy landscape. - [Global Standards for Carbon Accounting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/global-standards-for-carbon-accounting/): Carbon accounting standards are guidelines and frameworks that establish consistent methodologies for measuring, reporting, and verifying... - [GlobalData Highlights Growing Importance of ESG and CSR Reporting for Corporate Accountability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/globaldata-highlights-growing-importance-of-esg-and-csr-reporting-for-corporate-accountability/): GlobalData - [GLS Bank Quits Net-Zero Banking Alliance as Members Keep Funding Fossil Fuels - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gls-bank-quits-net-zero-banking-alliance-as-members-keep-funding-fossil-fuels/): Germany’s GLS Bank [UIGLSAB:GR] has quit the world’s largest climate-finance alliance, Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), in protest at the continued investments in fossil fuels by some group members from the […] - [GM Enhances Sustainability Strategy with Supplier Pledge and Comprehensive ESG Initiatives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gm-enhances-sustainability-strategy-with-supplier-pledge-and-comprehensive-esg-initiatives/): General Motors (GM) is intensifying its sustainability strategy, focusing on the supply chain to achieve significant emissions reductions and uphold ethical standards. - [GM, Stellantis Fined USD363m for Missing US Fuel Economy Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gm-stellantis-fined-usd363m-for-missing-us-fuel-economy-targets/): Chrysler parent Stellantis [STLA:FP] and General Motors (GM) [GM:US] have collectively paid USD363m in civil penalties for failing to meet the US fuel economy standards, as reported by Reuters on June 2. According […] - [Gogoro Partners with Foxconn on Battery Swapping System and Smartscooters - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gogoro-partners-with-foxconn-on-battery-swapping-system-and-smartscooters/): Gogoro, a Taiwanese electric scooter and battery swapping developer, signed a MoU with Foxconn [2354:TW] to accelerate the expansion of its battery swapping system and Smartscooters, as reported by PR […] - [Google Agrees to Settle Lawsuit Over Alleged Covert Tracking of Private Browsing Activities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/google-agrees-to-settle-lawsuit-over-alleged-covert-tracking-of-private-browsing-activities/): Alphabet’s Google [GOOGL:US] has agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing it of covertly tracking the internet activities of millions of users who believed their browsing was private, as reported by […] - [Google Appeals Antitrust Ruling over Abuse of Dominance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/google-appeals-antitrust-ruling-over-abuse-of-dominance/): Google [GOOG:US] has appealed an antitrust ruling made by India’s competition watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), in the country’s Supreme Court, as reported by Reuters on January 7. […] - [Google Drops Carbon-Neutral Promise Amid Surge in AI Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/google-drops-carbon-neutral-promise-amid-surge-in-ai-emissions/): After 17 years of maintaining a carbon-neutral stance, Google has announced a shift in its environmental goals due to a significant increase in emissions linked to its AI investments. - [Google Introduces Environmental Information Tools at Google Map - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/google-introduces-environmental-information-tools-at-google-map/): Google [GOOG:US] has introduced three new Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) as part of its Google Maps Platform, offering third-party companies access to valuable environmental data on air quality, solar potential, […] - [Google Joins a Satellite Mission to Detect Methane Leaks from Space - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/google-joins-a-satellite-mission-to-detect-methane-leaks-from-space/): Google [GOOG:US] has announced a partnership with the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to join a satellite program known as MethaneSAT, which will track sources of climate-warming emissions from oil […] - [Google, LevelTen Test Simplified Process for Renewable Energy PPA - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/google-levelten-test-simplified-process-for-renewable-energy-ppa-2/): Google [GOOG:US] has inked a partnership with renewable transaction infrastructure provider LevelTen Energy to speed up the purchasing process for clean energy and help companies execute their decarbonization goals, as […] - [Google Partners with Nigeria to Empower Youth and Women in Digital Skills and Job Creation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/google-partners-with-nigeria-to-empower-youth-and-women-in-digital-skills-and-job-creation/): Google’s [GOOGL:US] African executives announced a plan to train 20,000 Nigerian women and youth in digital skills, as reported by Reuters on August 15. Additionally, they intend to offer a […] - [Google Signs PPA in Ireland with Power Capital Renewable Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/google-signs-ppa-in-ireland-with-power-capital-renewable-energy/): Google [GOOG:US] has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Power Capital Renewable Energy to supply its offices and data center in Ireland with solar power, as reported by […] - [Google Teams Up with Energy Dome to Deploy Advanced Long-Duration Energy Storage for 24/7 Clean Energy Solutions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/google-teams-up-with-energy-dome-to-deploy-advanced-long-duration-energy-storage-for-24-7-clean-energy-solutions/): Discover how Google has teamed up with Energy Dome to deploy advanced long-duration energy storage systems, aiming to revolutionize clean energy by providing 24/7 renewable power solutions. - [Google's Attempt to Dismiss Privacy Lawsuit Fails as U.S. Judge Permits Legal Action to Progress - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/googles-attempt-to-dismiss-privacy-lawsuit-fails-as-u-s-judge-permits-legal-action-to-progress/): A U.S. judge has rejected Google’s [GOOG:US] bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the company violated the privacy rights of millions of people through covert tracking of their internet […] - [Gotion High-tech to Increase LFP Energy Density by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gotion-high-tech-to-increase-lfp-energy-density-by-2030/): Chinese battery maker Gotion High-tech [002074:CH] plans to increase the energy density of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to 300 Wh/kg by 2030, as reported by Nikkei Asia on July […] - [Governance and Growth: How APAC Firms Integrate ESG Principles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/governance-and-growth-how-apac-firms-integrate-esg-principles-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its vibrant economies, diverse cultural tapestry, and rapidly evolving business landscape, stands at an interesting crossroads of growth and governance. In recent years, a notable […] - ["Governance and Growth: How APAC Firms Integrate ESG Principles" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/governance-and-growth-how-apac-firms-integrate-esg-principles/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its vibrant economies, diverse cultural tapestry, and rapidly evolving business landscape, stands at an interesting crossroads of growth and governance. In recent years, a notable […] - [Governance Best Practices: Perfecting the 'G' in ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/governance-best-practices-perfecting-the-g-in-esg/): Amidst the rising emphasis on sustainable and ethical business practices, the importance of effective corporate governance cannot be understated. The ‘G’ in ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—stands tall as the pillar […] - [Governments Agree on Targets for Reducing Emissions in the Shipping Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/governments-agree-on-targets-for-reducing-emissions-in-the-shipping-industry/): After two weeks of talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), governments have reached an agreement to reduce the carbon intensity of international shipping by 40% by 2030 from 2008 […] - [Greece Advances ESG and Carbon Neutral Tourism Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/greece-advances-esg-and-carbon-neutral-tourism-strategy/): At the 2025 Destination Europe Summit in Brussels, Greece’s GNTO joined leaders to discuss sustainability and tourism development. - [Greece Commits EUR2.1bn to Fight Natural Disasters Related to Climate Change - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/greece-commits-eur2-1bn-to-fight-natural-disasters-related-to-climate-change/): Greece is investing EUR2.1bn to protect the nation from natural disasters induced by climate change, in preparation for the fire-prone season starting in May, as reported by Bloomberg on April […] - [Greece Takes Stride Towards Offshore Wind Power Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/greece-takes-stride-towards-offshore-wind-power-development/): Greece has unveiled plans for its inaugural offshore wind farm, a strategic move to bolster renewable energy sources and diminish reliance on fossil fuels, as reported by Reuters on October […] - [Green Bonds in the ESG Era: Financing Sustainable Futures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/green-bonds-in-the-esg-era-financing-sustainable-futures/): As global economies navigate the challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and socio-economic disparities, the financial sector finds itself at a critical crossroads. Traditional modes of finance, which often prioritize […] - [Green Building: ESG's Vision for Sustainable Architecture - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/green-building-esgs-vision-for-sustainable-architecture/): As the world grapples with the dire consequences of climate change, there’s a pressing need to redefine the spaces we inhabit and the ways we construct them. Enter the realm […] - [Green Hydrogen Offers Solution to Nigeria’s Power Sector Challenges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/green-hydrogen-offers-solution-to-nigerias-power-sector-challenges/): Nigeria’s energy crisis, with 45% of the population lacking access to the national grid and over 50% facing energy poverty, can be addressed through renewable energy, particularly green hydrogen, according to Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Environment. - [Green Logistics' Development, Progress, and Future Trends in China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/green-logistics-development-progress-and-future-trends-in-china/): Green packaging has been a growing focus for green logistics development According to data published by Greenpeace, a global environmental NGO, driven by the booming e-commerce industry, China’s consumption of […] - [Green Skills Gap Threatens Climate Goals as Gen Z Struggles to Meet Sustainability Job Demands - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/green-skills-gap-threatens-cliamte-goals-as-genz-struggles-to-meet-sustainability-job-demands/): Despite Gen Z - [INSIGHTS | Green Taxonomies: China, EU, and Common Ground Taxonomy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/green-taxonomies-china-eu-and-common-ground-taxonomy/): After the UK first announced its 2050 carbon neutrality by legislation in 2008, as of 2020, 30 countries and regions worldwide had proposed their carbon neutrality targets. Among them, as […] - [Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Understanding the Three Categories of Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/greenhouse-gas-protocol-understanding-the-three-categories-of-emissions/): The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol sets the global standard for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions. Developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable […] - [Greenko and John Cockerill to Construct Electrolyser Factory in India - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/greenko-and-john-cockerill-to-construct-electrolyser-factory-in-india/): Greenko ZeroC (GZC), a subsidiary of Indian renewable energy developer Greenko Group, has signed an agreement with Belgium’s high-capacity alkaline electrolyzer producer John Cockerill to form a 50-50 joint venture […] - [Greenpeace Publishes Carbon Neutrality Ranking of Chinese Internet Firms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/greenpeace-publishes-carbon-neutrality-ranking-of-chinese-internet-firms/): Greenpeace, an environmental protection non-governmental organization (NGO), published the Clean Cloud 2021, a ranking list of energy-related information disclosures and renewable energy use in China’s technology and internet industry, as […] - [Greenpeace to Sue EU over Misleading Green Label for Gas and Nuclear Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/greenpeace-to-sue-eu-over-misleading-green-label-for-gas-and-nuclear-energy/): Greenpeace has announced plans to sue the European Union over its “green label” for gas and nuclear energy, as reported by Reuters on February 9. The environmental organization argues that […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/greenwashing-a-problematic-by-product-of-sustainable-development/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/greenwashing-a-problematic-by-product-of-sustainable-development/): - [Greenwashing Alerts: Tightened SFDR Regulations Demand Accurate ESG Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/greenwashing-alerts-tightened-sfdr-regulations-demand-accurate-esg-disclosures/): The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), introduced in 2021, is key to the EU’s efforts to enhance ESG transparency and promote a carbon-neutral strategy. - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/greenwashing-how-to-spot-it-and-why-it-matters/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/greenwashing-how-to-spot-it-and-why-it-matters/): - [GRESB: The Global Standard for Real Estate Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gresb-the-global-standard-for-real-estate-sustainability/): This article will explore what GRESB is, its history and evolution, the methodology it uses to assess ESG performance, and its benefits for the real estate and infrastructure sectors with a view to equip readers with a better understanding of the framework. - [GRESB vs. Other Benchmarks: A Guide for Real Estate & Infrastructure - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gresb-vs-other-benchmarks-a-guide-for-real-estate-infrastructure/): The purpose of comparing GRESB with other benchmarks is to help stakeholders choose the most appropriate assessment tool based on their objectives. GRESB offers a comprehensive view of ESG in real estate, while other benchmarks may specialize in narrower aspects like energy efficiency (LEED) or industry-specific standards (SASB). - [GRI and IFRS Foundation Deepen Collaboration for Seamless Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-and-ifrs-foundation-deepen-collaboration-for-seamless-sustainability-reporting/): The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the IFRS Foundation have strengthened their partnership to create a comprehensive and seamless sustainability reporting system. - [GRI and Philippines DTI Collaborate to Boost MSME Sustainability Practices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-and-philippines-dti-collaborate-to-boost-msme-sustainability-practices/): The GRI has partnered with the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to launch the SPARK Program, a new initiative aimed at fostering sustainable practices among MSMEs. - [GRI and TNFD Introduce Interoperability Mapping Tool to Enhance ESG Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-and-tnfd-introduce-interoperability-mapping-tool-to-enhance-esg-reporting/): The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have unveiled an interoperability mapping resource aimed at aligning TNFD Disclosure Recommendations with GRI Standards. - [GRI and TNFD Launch New Resource to Streamline Nature-Related ESG Reporting and Avoid Double Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-and-tnfd-launch-new-resource-to-streamline-nature-related-esg-reporting-and-avoid-double-reporting/): The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have unveiled a new joint interoperability mapping resource designed to streamline ESG reporting related to nature and biodiversity. - [GRI and TNFD Release Interoperability Mapping for ESG and Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-and-tnfd-release-interoperability-mapping-for-esg-and-sustainability-reporting/): The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have launched a joint interoperability mapping resource that aligns the TNFD Disclosure Recommendations with GRI Standards. - [GRI Initiates Recruitment for Expert Working Group on Pollution Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-initiates-recruitment-for-expert-working-group-on-pollution-reporting-standards/): The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched the recruitment of an expert working group to develop new reporting standards on pollution. The initiative aims to address the severe impacts of air, water, and soil pollution on the environment, biodiversity, human health, and quality of life. - [GRI Launches Climate and Energy Reporting Standards to Strengthen ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-launches-climate-and-energy-reporting-standards-to-strengthen-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched two new sustainability reporting standards—GRI 102: Climate Change and GRI 103. - [GRI Launches Consultation on Updated Labor Standards to Strengthen ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-launches-consultation-on-updated-labor-standards-to-strengthen-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-reporting/): The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has opened a global public consultation on two revised labor standards - Diversity and Inclusion (GRI 405) and Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity (GRI 406) - [GRI Launches Digital Taxonomy to Strengthen ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-launches-digital-taxonomy-to-strengthen-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-reporting/): The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched its new Sustainability Taxonomy, a machine-readable digital framework aimed at transforming global ESG reporting and enhancing carbon neutral strategy transparency. - [GRI Launches GRI-ESRS Linkage Service to Streamline ESG Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-launches-gri-esrs-linkage-service-to-streamline-esg-reporting/): The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has introduced its new GRI-ESRS Linkage Service, aimed at helping companies align their sustainability reporting with both GRI standards and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). - [GRI Opens Public Consultation on Textiles & Apparel Standard to Advance ESG and Climate Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-opens-public-consultation-on-textiles-apparel-standard-to-advance-esg-and-climate-goals/): The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has opened a global public consultation on its proposed Textiles & Apparel Sector Standard - [GRI Unveils New Climate and Nature Reporting Courses to Empower Sustainability Professionals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gri-unveils-new-climate-and-nature-reporting-courses-to-empower-sustainability-professionals/): GRI launches new climate and nature reporting courses designed to empower sustainability professionals with the skills and knowledge to drive impactful climate action and nature conservation efforts. - [Growing Focus on Sustainability Strategies and ESG Initiatives Among Investors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/growing-focus-on-sustainability-strategies-and-esg-initiatives-among-investors/): A recent survey by Morgan Stanley highlights a significant shift towards sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations among investors. The "Sustainable Signals" survey, targeting institutional investors, reveals an increasing commitment to integrating sustainability into investment strategies. - [Growing Interest in EVs Among High-End European Buyers Presents Opportunities for ESG Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/growing-interest-in-evs-among-high-end-european-buyers-presents-opportunities-for-esg-strategies/): According to the study, 38% of consumers planning to purchase a vehicle valued at €80,000 or more in the next year are considering their first electric vehicle. - [Guangdong Establishes E-Motor Recycling Network to Prevent Battery Fire Hazards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/guangdong-establishes-e-motor-recycling-network-to-prevent-battery-fire-hazards/): The southern Chinese province of Guangdong will establish a recycling network for electric motorbikes (e-bikes) and their batteries to prevent battery-linked fires, as reported by Caixin on August 21. Non-profit […] - [Guangdong to Add Five New Industries to Pilot Carbon Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/guangdong-to-add-five-new-industries-to-pilot-carbon-market/): Guangdong’s pilot carbon emission trading market plans to further incorporate five new industries, including construction, transportation, data centers, ceramics, and textile, as reported by Caixin on June 17. At present, […] - [Guangzhou Launches Green Finance Service Platform - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/guangzhou-launches-green-finance-service-platform/): The Guangzhou Development District recently launched a green finance service platform, as reported by Eastmoney on October 26. The platform is a comprehensive system consisting of green finance-related policy briefings, […] - [GWM to Launch First Hydrogen-Powered SUV in 2021 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/gwm-to-launch-first-hydrogen-powered-suv-in-2021/): Chinese automobile manufacturer Great Wall Motor (GWM) [2333:HK] announced its five-year plan for hydrogen power development, as reported by Caixin on March 30. The company plans to launch its first […] - [H2 Green Steel Raises EUR4.75bn for World's First Large-Scale Green Steel Plant in Sweden - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/h2-green-steel-raises-eur4-75bn-for-worlds-first-large-scale-green-steel-plant-in-sweden/): H2 Green Steel has secured EUR4.75bn (USD5.17bn) in new funding for its groundbreaking green steel project in Boden, Sweden, making it the world’s first large-scale green steel facility, as reported […] - [Hainan to Build RMB50bn Offshore Wind Power Industry Chain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hainan-to-build-rmb50bn-offshore-wind-power-industry-chain/): Hainan, the southeastern province of China, has drawn up a four-year development plan (2022-2025) to form an offshore wind power industry chain worth RMB50bn (USD7.36bn) by 2025, as reported by […] - [Hanwha Solutions to Expand Caustic Soda Production for EV Batteries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hanwha-solutions-to-expand-caustic-soda-production-for-ev-batteries/): South Korean Petrochemical Company Hanwha Solutions [9830:KS] announced a USD282.3m investment plan to expand the production of caustic soda, as reported by the Korea Herald on December 21. Caustic soda […] - [Hanwha Solutions to Supply 1.2GW of Solar Panels to the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hanwha-solutions-to-supply-1-2gw-of-solar-panels-to-the-us/): Hanwha Solutions [009830:KS], a South Korean energy service provider and petrochemical firm, has signed a deal with Summit Ridge Energy (SRE), the largest commercial solar company in the US, to supply 1.2 gigawatts (GW) of solar panels, as reported […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/harmonizing-esg-standards-a-comparative-analysis-of-apac-nations-2/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/harmonizing-esg-standards-a-comparative-analysis-of-apac-nations-2/): - ["Harmonizing ESG Standards: A Comparative Analysis of APAC Nations" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/harmonizing-esg-standards-a-comparative-analysis-of-apac-nations/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, known for its vast geographical expanse and socio-economic diversity, presents a mosaic of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. From economic giants like China and Japan […] - [HD Hyundai Develops Offshore Ammonia Storage & Regasification Unit - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hd-hyundai-develops-offshore-ammonia-storage-regasification-unit/): HD Hyundai [329180:KS], South Korea’s largest shipbuilding conglomerate, has developed the country’s first vessel for transporting ammonia from sea to land, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily on April […] - [Helion Launches Construction on Historic Fusion Power Plant Under Agreement with Microsoft - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/helion-launches-construction-on-historic-fusion-power-plant-under-agreement-with-microsoft/): Discover how Helion Launches Construction on Historic Fusion Power Plant Under Agreement with Microsoft - [Hitachi Energy India to Propel Clean Energy Transition in India - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hitachi-energy-india-to-propel-clean-energy-transition-in-india/): ABB Power Products & Systems India has changed its name to Hitachi Energy India [POWERINDIA:IN] on November 19, as reported by Economic Times on the same day. The move was […] - [HK SFC Requiring Fund Managers to Disclose Climate Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hk-sfc-requiring-fund-managers-to-disclose-climate-risks/): The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong is soliciting opinions about a new rule, which will ask fund managers to take climate-related risks into consideration and disclose relevant […] - [HKEX, GFEX Collaborate on Developing Carbon Derivatives Market in GBA - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hkex-gfex-collaborate-on-developing-carbon-derivatives-market-in-gba/): Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) [0388:HK] announced its strategic collaboration with Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX) to develop a cross-border carbon derivatives market in the Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay […] - [HKEX Introduces ESG Metrics Display and Net-Zero Guide for Listed Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hkex-introduces-esg-metrics-display-and-net-zero-guide-for-listed-companies/): Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) [0388:HK] announced the release of the Net-Zero Guide for Business along with a new service to display ESG metrics for HKEX-listed companies, according […] - [HKEX Launches International Voluntary Carbon Trading Platform - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hkex-launches-international-voluntary-carbon-trading-platform/): Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing Limited (HKEX) [0388:HK] started its first voluntary carbon credit trading platform, Core Climate, to support a transition to net-zero emissions, as reported by South China […] - [HKEX Launches Listing Operation Governance Committee to Monitor Internal Process - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hkex-launches-listing-operation-governance-committee-to-monitor-internal-process/): Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) [0388:HK] founded a new sub-committee named Listing Operation Governance Committee on June 16 to enhance its board’s supervision over the operation and management […] - [HKEX Releases Consultation Paper to Enhance ESG Related Regulations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hkex-releases-consultation-paper-to-enhance-esg-related-regulations/): HKEX [0388:HK] issued a consultation document on April 16, proposing revisions to the Code on Corporate Governance Practices (CG Code) and Corporate Governance Report and related provisions in the Listing […] - [HKEX to Enhance ESG Standards and Climate Disclosures in 2022 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hkex-to-enhance-esg-standards-and-climate-disclosures-in-2022/): Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) [0388:HK] released the Listing Committee Report for 2021 on March 14, in which the HKEX highlighted its achievements on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues and […] - [HKICPA Introduces New Sustainability Disclosure Standards for Global Alignment by 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hkicpa-unveils-sustainability-disclosurehkicpa-introduces-new-sustainability-disclosure-standards-for-global-alignment-by-2025-standards-what-you-need-to-know-for-2025/): The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) has released exposure drafts of HKFRS S1 and S2 for public consultation, aimed at aligning local sustainability disclosure standards with the global International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). - [HKMA Issues Net-Zero Transition Principles for Hong Kong Banks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hkma-issues-net-zero-transition-principles-for-hong-kong-banks/): The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released a set of principles to guide banks in transitioning to a net-zero economy, as reported by ESG Today on September 4. According […] - [HKMA, SFC Issue Green and Sustainable Finance Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hkma-sfc-issue-green-and-sustainable-finance-strategy/): The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group, jointly founded by Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), released its green and sustainable finance […] - [HKMA to Include Climate Risk Management in Banking Supervision - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hkma-to-include-climate-risk-management-in-banking-supervision/): The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced plans to integrate climate risks into its supervisory processes, as reported by Responsible Investor on July 4. The HKMA will include climate […] - [HKQAA Helps Cathay United Bank Upgrade ESG Financing Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hkqaa-helps-cathay-united-bank-upgrade-esg-financing-business/): The Hong Kong branch of Cathay United Bank (CUB) [2882:TT] and the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration in sustainable […] - [HKSFC, HKEX Establish Carbon Market WorkStream for Potential Regional Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hksfc-hkex-establish-carbon-market-workstream-for-potential-regional-market/): The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group, co-led by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) and HKEX [0388:HK], announced that the two bureaus have set up a […] - [Hollywood Studios Propose Wage Increases, Protecting Writers from AI Impact - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hollywood-studios-propose-wage-increases-protecting-writers-from-ai-impact/): Hollywood studios and streaming services have disclosed the terms of their latest contract proposal for striking writers, in an effort to end the largest strike in Hollywood in 60 years, […] - [Honda and LG Energy Solution to Produce EV Batteries in Ohio - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/honda-and-lg-energy-solution-to-produce-ev-batteries-in-ohio/): Honda[7267:JP] and LG Energy Solution announced the formal establishment of a joint venture (JV) to mass produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EV) produced by Honda, as reported by ESG […] - [Honda and POSCO Collaborate on Battery Recycling and Eco-Friendly EV Materials - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/honda-and-posco-collaborate-on-battery-recycling-and-eco-friendly-ev-materials/): Japanese automaker Honda Motor [HMC:US] and South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings [PKX:US] have formed a partnership to explore collaboration possibilities in recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries and other initiatives, which help reduce their carbon footprints, as […] - [Honda Motor Plans to Introduce Electric Vehicle in India within Three Years to Capture Growing EV Demand - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/honda-motor-plans-to-introduce-electric-vehicle-in-india-within-three-years-to-capture-growing-ev-demand/): Honda Motor [HDM:GR] has announced its plans to introduce an electric vehicle (EV) in India within the next three years, as reported by Nikkei Asia on June 7. This move […] - [Honda Motor to Ramp up Electric Motorcycle Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/honda-motor-to-ramp-up-electric-motorcycle-production/): Japanese automaker Honda Motor [7267:JP] announced a plan to release more than ten electric motorcycle models globally over the next three years, as reported by Reuters on September 13. The […] - [Honda Motor to Spend USD40bn on Developing Electric Cars by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/honda-motor-to-spend-usd40bn-on-developing-electric-cars-by-2030/): Honda Motor [HMC:US] announced a JPY5tr (USD40bn) investment in electric vehicles (EVs) development over the next ten years, as reported by Nikkei Asia on April 12. The spending is part […] - [Honda Mulls Plan to Build USD14bn EV Factory in Canada - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/honda-mulls-plan-to-build-usd14bn-ev-factory-in-canada/): Honda Motor [7267:JP] is considering the establishment of an electric vehicle (EV) in Canada, with a projected overall investment of up to JPY2tr (USD14bn), as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Hong Kong Advances ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy in Green Finance Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-advances-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-in-green-finance-push/): Hong Kong is accelerating its transition into Asia’s green finance hub by 2028, complying with sustainability reporting standards. - [Hong Kong Advances ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy with IFRS-Aligned Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-advances-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-with-ifrs-aligned-reporting/): Hong Kong has unveiled its Roadmap on Sustainability Disclosure, signaling a major step toward aligning its corporate sustainability reporting... - [Hong Kong Aims for Carbon Neutrality Before 2050 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-aims-for-carbon-neutrality-before-2050/): Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has stated in her annual policy address that the special administrative region (SAR) aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions before 2050, as reported by […] - [Hong Kong Businesses Integrate Biodiversity into Sustainability Strategy Amid Global Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-businesses-integrate-biodiversity-into-sustainability-strategy-amid-global-push/): In 2024, biodiversity and ecosystem health have become central to corporate sustainability strategies, driven by global and local developments. Businesses are increasingly aware of the critical role that biodiversity plays in maintaining the natural resources essential for economic operations. - [Hong Kong Embraces ISSB Standards for ESG Leadership - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-embraces-issb-standards-for-esg-leadership/): Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has highlighted the global economy - [Hong Kong Establishes Green Commercial Banking Alliance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-establishes-green-commercial-banking-alliance/): Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will collaborate with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to set up a green commercial banking alliance, as reported by Xinhuanet on November 9. The alliance […] - [Hong Kong Financial Regulator Probes into Accounts and Audits of Evergrande - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-financial-regulator-probes-into-accounts-and-audits-of-evergrande/): Hong Kong’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has begun an inquiry into the accounts and audits of China Evergrande Group [3333:HK] and Evergrande Property Services Group [6666:HK], as reported by Bloomberg […] - [Hong Kong Insurer CTF Life Secures SBTi Validation for ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-insurer-ctf-life-secures-sbti-validation-for-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): Hong Kong-based life insurer CTF Life has received official validation from the SBTi for its ambitious carbon reduction goals. - [Hong Kong Leads on ISSB Standards, Reinforces ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Commitments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-leads-on-issb-standards-reinforces-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-commitments/): Hong Kong has been officially recognized as one of the first jurisdictions targeting full adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards. - [Hong Kong Pushes for IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-pushes-for-ifrs-aligned-sustainability-reporting-standards/): The Hong Kong government, through the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), has proposed new sustainability and climate-related reporting standards aligned with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). - [Hong Kong Sets New ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-sets-new-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-standards/): Hong Kong has unveiled its latest sustainability and climate-related reporting standards, a significant step toward aligning corporate... - [Hong Kong SFC Updates ESG Fund Disclosure Guidelines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-sfc-updates-esg-fund-disclosure-guidelines/): The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong issued a circular on June 29 regarding enhanced disclosures for ESG-related funds, according to an official announcement by the SFC later […] - [Hong Kong Stock Exchange Proposes Mandatory Climate-Related Disclosures for Listed Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-stock-exchange-proposes-mandatory-climate-related-disclosures-for-listed-companies/): The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), which is a subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd [388:HK], is proposing a new policy under its environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework, […] - [Hong Kong Strengthens ESG Rules for Pension Fund Managers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-strengthens-esg-rules-for-pension-fund-managers/): Hong Kong is strengthening its ESG disclosure requirements for pension fund managers, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable finance. - [Hong Kong to Have First Offshore Wind Farm in 2027 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-to-have-first-offshore-wind-farm-in-2027/): HK Electric [2638:HK], one of Hong Kong’s two major electric generation companies, announced a plan to build a 600-hectare (1,482-acre) offshore wind farm southwest of Lamma Island, as reported by […] - [Hong Kong to Introduce Voluntary Code of Conduct for ESG Services Providers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-to-introduce-voluntary-code-of-conduct-for-esg-services-providers/): Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is spearheading the development of a Voluntary Code of Conduct (VCoC) for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings and data products providers, as […] - [Hong Kong to Relaunch HKD20bn Green Bond Issuance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-to-relaunch-hkd20bn-green-bond-issuance/): Hong Kong’s financial secretary Paul Chan Mo-Po stated that the city will shortly restart the issuing of retail green bonds, as reported by Reuters on April 10. The retail green […] - [Hong Kong Unveils Ambitious Hydrogen Strategy Toward Carbon Neutrality by 2050 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-unveils-ambitious-hydrogen-strategy-toward-carbon-neutrality-by-2050/): Hong Kong authorities have unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at accelerating the city’s adoption of hydrogen energy, marking a significant step towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. - [Hong Kong Unveils Roadmap for ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kong-unveils-roadmap-for-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The Hong Kong government has introduced a comprehensive roadmap for sustainability disclosure, embracing the International Financial Reporting Standards - [Hong Kong’s Ban on Single-Use Plastics Take Effect - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kongs-ban-on-single-use-plastics-take-effect/): Hong Kong has implemented the first phase of a ban on single-use plastics, aiming to stop the sale and distribution of Styrofoam products and disposable plastic utensils, as reported by […] - [Hong Kong’s CLP Power to Spend HKD32m on Saving Energy for Enterprises - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kongs-clp-power-to-spend-hkd32m-on-saving-energy-for-enterprises/): CLP Power [0002:HK], one of Hong Kong’s two major energy producers, will spend HKD32m (USD4.1m) in 2022 to help local enterprises improve power efficiency with facility upgrade and training, as […] - [Hong Kong’s ESG Development Implications for Mainland [PT 1]: Current Corporate Disclosure Status - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kongs-esg-development-implications-for-the-mainland-pt-1-current-corporate-disclosure-status/): Overview of Hong Kong’s corporate ESG disclosures According to Sohu, citing data from the Chinese independent consultancy SynTao, by the end of September 2019, a total of 1,868 Hong Kong-listed […] - [Hong Kong’s ESG Development Implications for Mainland [PT 2]: Recommendations for the China Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kongs-esg-development-implications-for-the-mainland-pt-2-recommendations-for-the-china-market/): Hong Kong government’s contribution to the building of its ESG ecosystem Compared with developed markets such as Europe, the US, and Japan, Hong Kong started relatively late in the ESG […] - [Hong Kong’s Green Finance Development [PT 1]: Regulatory Efforts and Recent Progress - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kongs-green-finance-development-pt-1-regulatory-efforts-and-recent-progress/): Hong Kong is taking multiple measures to build a green finance ecosystem The Hong Kong SAR government started exploring green finance in 2016, after PBoC and other six departments jointly […] - [Hong Kong’s Green Finance Development [PT 2]: Relationship with the Mainland and Resulting Opportunities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kongs-green-finance-development-pt-2-relationship-with-the-mainland-resulting-and-opportunities/): Hong Kong will play a crucial role in China’s overall green finance development, while also relying on the Mainland for further expansion into the sector China central government plans to […] - [Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority Takes Over Target Insurance to Protect Insured Taxi Drivers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hong-kongs-insurance-authority-takes-over-target-insurance-to-protect-taxi-insurers/): Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) has taken over the affairs and assets of Target Insurance [6161:HK] and launched a probe into the firm’s financial condition, as reported by SCMP on […] - [House Republicans Pass Anti-ESG Bills Targeting Investment Policies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/house-republicans-pass-anti-esg-bills-targeting-investment-policies/): House Republicans have passed two anti-ESG bills aimed at limiting the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions. - [How Companies Can Build Business Climate Resilience - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-companies-to-build-business-climate-resilience/): Climate change has displaced over 22.5 million people, more than 800 million people lack sufficient food, and over one million animal species are facing extinction. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate […] - [How Corporate Social Responsibility Influences Brand Loyalty - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-corporate-social-responsibility-influences-brand-loyalty/): Introduction In an increasingly competitive business environment, customer retention is as important as acquisition. Companies are continually seeking ways to create and maintain brand loyalty, the emotional and psychological investment […] - [How CSRD Is Changing the Role of the CFO in Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-csrd-is-changing-the-role-of-the-cfo-in-sustainability-reporting/): The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) represents a transformative shift in how businesses report on environmental, social... - [How Do Companies Measure Their ESG Performance in 2025? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-do-companies-measure-their-esg-performance-in-2025/): Discover how companies measure ESG performance in 2025 to meet investor, regulatory, and sustainability goals. - [How ESG Controversies Impact a Company [Part.1] - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-esg-controversies-impact-a-company-part-1/): From monopolistic behaviors and accounting frauds to workplace harassment and environmental incidents, these scandals could have significant adverse effects on companies, ranging from consumer boycotts to legal penalties. Not to […] - [How ESG Controversies Impact a Company [Part.2] - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-esg-controversies-impact-a-company-part-2/): Ranging from monopolistic behaviors and accounting frauds to workplace harassment and environmental incidents, ESG controversies could have significant adverse effects on companies. ESG data vendors like MSCI, Refinitiv, Sustainalytics, ISS, […] - [How ESG Ratings Affect Your Access to Capital - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-esg-ratings-affect-your-access-to-capital/): Introduction In today’s evolving business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings are increasingly becoming a focal point for both investors and companies. Once a niche concern, these ratings now […] - [How GRI Standards Help Companies Comply with New CSRD Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-gri-standards-help-companies-comply-with-new-csrd-rules/): In this article, we will explore how GRI Standards help companies effectively navigate the new obligations set by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), ensuring compliance while maintaining robust sustainability practices. - [How SASB is Changing the Face of Sustainable Investing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-sasb-is-changing-the-face-of-sustainable-investing/): Introduction The surge in interest around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is undeniable. As stakeholders demand greater transparency and responsibility from companies, the need for comprehensive ESG standards becomes […] - [How SFDR is Transforming Sustainable Investing in the EU - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-sfdr-is-transforming-sustainable-investing-in-the-eu/): The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) represents a groundbreaking step in the EU - [How to Conduct a Comprehensive Climate Risk Assessment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-to-conduct-a-comprehensive-climate-risk-assessment/): Introduction Climate change is not just an environmental issue but a business concern that impacts operations, supply chains, and financial performance. Given the escalating climate-related challenges, companies are under increased […] - [How to Disclose Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) in Sustainable Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-to-disclose-principal-adverse-impact-pai-in-sustainable-finance/): In this article, we will closely examine how Principal Adverse Impacts (PAIs) are disclosed at two distinct levels. We will begin by reviewing the official document published by the European Parliament on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), and then delve into case studies of Amundi and Blackrock. - [How to Reduce Carbon Footprint: 2025 Business Strategy Guide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-2025-business-strategy-guide/): Learn strategic ways to reduce carbon footprint in 2025. Explore business-focused tips, tools, and trends to lower emissions - [How UAE is transforming the climate landscape through legislative action - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-uae-is-transforming-the-climate-landscape-through-legislative-action/): In a significant move to advance its ESG agenda and achieve its carbon neutral strategy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced pivotal climate legislation in 2024. - [How Western Nations Can Compete with China's Dominance in the Electric Vehicle Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/how-western-nations-can-compete-with-chinas-dominance-in-the-electric-vehicle-market/): China - [Hozon Auto to Receive USD200m of Investments from the Hong Kong Government - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hozon-auto-to-receive-usd200m-of-investments-from-the-hong-kong-government/): Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Hozon Auto has signed an agreement with the Hong Kong government to become a key corporate partner of the city, as reported by Yicai Global […] - [HP Inc. Leads Tech Industry with $1 Billion Annual Investment in Sustainability Initiatives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hp-inc-leads-tech-industry-with-1-billion-annual-investment-in-sustainability-initiatives/): HP Inc. is setting a benchmark in the technology industry with its commitment to sustainability, allocating an impressive $1 billion (US) - $1.2 billion annually towards green technologies. - [HSBC Launches Discretionary Biodiversity Mandate in Asia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hsbc-launches-discretionary-biodiversity-mandate-in-asia/): HSBC [HSBC:US] has launched a Global Biodiversity Discretionary Strategy for its Global Private Banking (GPB) services in Asia, as reported by The Asset on May 4. Managed by Lombard Odier, […] - [HSBC Unveils ESG-Themed Structured Note in Hong Kong and Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hsbc-unveils-esg-themed-structured-note-in-hong-kong-and-singapore/): HSBC [HSBC:US] has introduced a new ESG-themed structured note for its private banking clients in Hong Kong and Singapore, as reported by The Asset on August 6. The note is […] - [Huawei Launches Its Largest Cybersecurity and Transparency Center in Guangdong - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/huawei-launches-its-largest-cybersecurity-and-transparency-center-in-guangdong/): Huawei officially opened its seventh and the world’s largest cybersecurity and transparency center in Dongguan, Guangdong, as reported by Caixin on June 10. The center serves three functions: display and […] - [Huawei Starts Selling Electric SUV in Flagship Stores across China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/huawei-starts-selling-electric-suv-in-flagship-stores-across-china/): Chinese telecom and technology company Huawei and Chongqing Sokon Industry Group’s [601127:CH] high-end auto brand SERES jointly launched the new version of SF5, an electric SUV on April 19, according […] - [Huawei Wins World's Largest Energy Storage Project Contract in Middle East - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/huawei-wins-worlds-largest-energy-storage-project-contract-in-middle-east/): Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has won the contract for Red Sea New City and will partner with Chinese construction and engineering company SEPCOIII on the project, as reported by the […] - [Hungary’s 1st Mandatory ESG Reports due for Publication in 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hungarys-1st-mandatory-esg-reports-due-for-publication-in-2025/): Hungary is preparing for a significant shift in corporate transparency with the introduction of its first mandatory ESG reports in 2025. - [Hydrogen: A Prospective Catalyst of Decarbonization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hydrogen-a-prospective-catalyst-of-decarbonization/): As China aims to attain carbon neutrality by 2060, the energy sector faces increasing pressure for vast and deep decarbonization. Hydrogen emerges as a potential alternative energy source to accelerate […] - [Hyundai E&C Publishes 2024 Sustainable Management Report - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-ec-publishes-2024-sustainable-management-report/): Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) has released its "2024 Sustainable Management Report," detailing its activities and achievements in sustainable development. - [Hyundai Heavy, Glovis to Build World’s Largest Liquefied CO2 Carrier - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-heavy-glovis-to-build-worlds-largest-liquefied-co2-carrier/): Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, the world’s largest shipbuilder by sales, will team up with Hyundai Glovis, the logistics unit of Hyundai Motor Group [005380:KS], to develop the world’s largest liquefied […] - [Hyundai, LG Energy Solutions Collaborate in USD1bn EV Battery Investment Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-lg-energy-solutions-collaborate-in-usd1bn-ev-battery-investment-plan/): Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and LG’s [003550:KS] battery subsidiary LG Energy Solutions (LGES) on July 29 announced to establish a 50-50 joint venture (JV) for an electric vehicle (EV) battery […] - [Hyundai Mobis to Use Renewable Energy for All Electricity Needs by 2040 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-mobis-to-use-renewable-energy-for-all-electricity-needs-by-2040/): South Korean automobile parts manufacturer Hyundai Mobis [012330:KS] stated that it will use renewable energy for 65% of its electricity by 2030 and all electricity by 2040 for its facilities around […] - [Hyundai Motor Accelerates Electrification by Releasing New EVs in 2022 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-motor-accelerates-electrification-by-releasing-new-evs-in-2022/): South Korea’s largest automaker Hyundai Motor Group [005380:KS] revealed its new business focuses of electrification, self-driving technologies, robotics, and urban air mobility (UAM), as reported by Korea Economic Daily on […] - [Hyundai Motor Considers Acquiring South Korean Waste Treatment Firm - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-motor-considers-acquiring-south-korean-waste-treatment-firm/): Hyundai Motor Group’s construction subsidiary, Hyundai Engineering, is bidding for a South Korean waste treatment company owned by KG Group, namely KG Eco Technology Services (KG ETS), as reported by […] - [Hyundai Motor Investigates Child Labor Violations in US Supply Chain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-motor-investigates-child-labor-violations-in-us-supply-chain/): Hyundai Motor [005328:KS], South Korea’s top automaker, is investigating child labor violations in its US supply chain, as reported by Reuters on October 22. The company stated that it will […] - [Hyundai Motor, Kia Top European EV markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-motor-kia-top-european-ev-markets/): Hyundai Motor [005380:KS] and Kia [000270:KS] ranked top in electric vehicle (EV) sales in multiple European nations, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily on May 30. In 1Q22, the […] - [Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution Secures USD710m to Fund Battery JV in Indonesia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-motor-lg-energy-solution-secures-usd710m-to-fund-battery-jv-in-indonesia/): Hyundai Motor [005380:KS] and LG Energy Solution [3373220:KS] have secured a USD710m loan from five financial institutions at favorable interest rates to fund the building of their joint battery cell plant […] - [Hyundai Motor Releases New EV Charging Service Platform - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-motor-releases-new-ev-charging-service-platform/): Hyundai Motor [005380:KS] has released a new platform for electric vehicle (EV) charging service to strengthen its presence in the South Korean EV market, as reported by the Korea Economic […] - [Hyundai Motor Sets Target to Have 50% US Sales from Eco-Friendly Models - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-motor-sets-target-to-have-50-us-sales-from-eco-friendly-models/): Hyundai Motor [005380:KS] is planning to raise the share of eco-friendly models in total car sales in the US to up to 50% by 2030, as reported by the Korea […] - [Hyundai Motor Signs PPA to Use Solar Energy for Powering US EV Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-motor-signs-ppa-to-use-solar-energy-for-powering-us-ev-plant/): South Korea’s largest automaker Hyundai Motor [005380:KS] has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with a US solar energy project led by Spain’s Matrix Renewables to power its electric […] - [Hyundai Motor to Spend USD12.8bn on Developing EV and Eco-Friendly Cars - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-motor-to-spend-usd12-8bn-on-developing-ev-and-eco-friendly-cars/): South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor [005380:KS] will invest KRW16.2tr (USD12.8bn) in all-electric and other eco-friendly vehicles, including hydrogen cars, plug-in hybrids, and purpose-built vehicles (PBVs), as reported by Korea Economic […] - [Hyundai Oilbank, Denmark’s Haldor Topsoe to Jointly Develop Eco-Friendly E-fuels - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-oilbank-denmarks-haldor-topsoe-to-jointly-develop-eco-friendly-e-fuels/): South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank and Denmark’s emission reduction technology developer Haldor Topsoe signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on November 4 to join efforts on next-generation eco-friendly synthetic fuel […] - [Hyundai Oilbank to Produces Naphtha with Oil Made from Plastic Waste - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-oilbank-to-produces-naphtha-with-oil-made-from-plastic-waste/): South Korean petroleum and refinery company Hyundai Oilbank announced that it will start producing naphtha by adding plastic waste pyrolysis oil into the process of refining crude oil, as reported […] - [Hyundai Shipbuilding Unit to Master Hydrogen Shipping by 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-shipbuilding-unit-to-master-hydrogen-shipping-by-2025/): Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) [009540:KS], the shipbuilding unit of Hyundai Industries Group [267250:KS], expects to possess the technology to transport hydrogen by ship by 2025, as reported by […] - [Hyundai Steel to Recycle Samsung Electronics’ Chip Waste for Steelmaking - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-steel-to-recycle-samsung-electronics-chip-waste-for-steelmaking/): South Korean steel producer Hyundai Steel [004020:KS] and Samsung Electronics [005930:KS] announced on September 27 that the two companies developed a technology to manufacture steel by recycling the latter’s chip […] - [Hyundai to Build First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant in China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-to-build-first-hydrogen-fuel-cell-plant-in-china/): South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor [005380:KS] announced on January 15 that the firm has made an investment agreement with the government of Guangzhou development district to set up a wholly-owned […] - [Hyundai to Build Small Nuclear Reactor with US Holtec International - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-to-build-small-nuclear-reactor-with-us-holtec-international/): South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering & Construction [000720:KS], a construction subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, signed an agreement with Holtec International, a leading US company in the nuclear reactor industry, as […] - [Hyundai to Invest in German Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Operator H2 Mobility - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-to-invest-in-german-hydrogen-fueling-infrastructure-operator-h2-mobility/): South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor [005380:KS] announced on August 5 that it would invest in H2 Mobility, a hydrogen fueling infrastructure developer based in Germany, in support of its hydrogen […] - [Hyundai to Spend USD1.1bn on Building Hydrogen Fuel Cells Factories - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/hyundai-to-spend-usd1-1bn-on-building-hydrogen-fuel-cells-factories/): Hyundai Mobis [012330:KS], South Korean conglomerate Hyundai Motor Group’s auto parts subsidiary, unveiled on August 20 that it would spend USD1.1bn to build hydrogen fuel cell production facilities in Incheon […] - [Ib vogt, ACEN Team up in Large-Scale Solar Businesses in the Asia Pacific - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ib-vogt-acen-team-up-in-large-scale-solar-businesses-in-the-asia-pacific/): German solar developer ib vogt and ACEN [ACEN:PM], the listed platform of Philippine conglomerate Ayala Group [AC:PM], have set up a joint venture (JV) to develop large-scale photovoltaic (PV) projects […] - [Iberdrola Acquires Australia’s Green Energy Solution Provider Autonomous Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iberdrola-acquires-australias-green-energy-solution-provider-autonomous-energy/): Spanish utility Iberdrola SA [IBE:SM] has purchased Autonomous Energy, an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider in Australia’s green energy sector, as reported by PV Tech on December 17. The […] - [Iberdrola, FCC Ámbito Team Up for Recycling Solar PV Panels - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iberdrola-fcc-ambito-team-up-for-recycling-solar-pv-panels/): Spanish electric utility firm Iberdrola [IBE:SM] and industrial waste management company FCC Ámbitohave inked a strategic collaboration agreement to fosterthe industrial-scale recycling of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, as reported by […] - [Iberdrola Launches Solar Power Plant in Texas to Power Facebook Data Center - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iberdrola-launches-solar-power-plant-in-texas-to-power-facebook-data-center/): Avangrid, the US subsidiary of Spanish multinational electric utility company Iberdrola [IBE:SM], has begun the construction of the True North photovoltaic plant in Falls County, Texas, as reported by ESG […] - [Iberdrola, Masdar Announce USD16bn Investments in Green Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iberdrola-masdar-announce-usd16bn-investments-in-green-energy/): Spanish renewable energy giant Iberdrola [IBE:SM] and UAE’s green energy developer Masdar have signed a EUR15bn (USD16.2bn) partnership agreement at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, as reported by Reuters […] - [Iberdrola Pledges up to USD3bn Investment in Australian Renewables - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iberdrola-pledges-up-to-usd3bn-investment-in-australian-renewables/): Spanish utility Iberdrola SA [IBE:SM] has pledged to invest EUD2bn to 3bn (USD1.98bn to 2.97bn) in the coming years to expand its renewable energy deployment in Australia, as reported by […] - [Iberdrola Secures EUR5.3bn Credit Line with Rates Linked to Sustainability Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iberdrola-secures-eur5-3bn-credit-line-with-rates-linked-to-sustainability-goals/): Spanish multinational electric utility company Iberdrola [IBE:SM] has signed a EUR5.3bn credit line, with the conditions of the credit tied to a series of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, […] - [Iberdrola to Achieve Net Positive Impact on Biodiversity by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iberdrola-to-achieve-net-positive-impact-on-biodiversity-by-2030/): Spanish multinational electric utility company Iberdrola [IBE:SM] released its new Biodiversity Plan 2030, in which it pledged to achieve a net positive impact on biodiversity by 2030, as reported by […] - [Iberdrola to Generate Carbon Credits from Nature-Based Carbon Reduction Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iberdrola-to-generate-carbon-credits-from-nature-based-carbon-reduction-projects/): Spanish multinational electric utility company Iberdrola [IBE:SM has introduced a new venture named Carbon2Nature, as reported by ESG Today on August 14. This newly established entity will specialize in generating carbon […] - [IBM Appoints Christina Shim as Chief Sustainability Officer, Reinforcing Commitment to ESG Leadership - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ibm-appoints-christina-shim-as-chief-sustainability-officer-reinforcing-commitment-to-esg-leadership/): IBM has announced Christina Shim as its new Chief Sustainability Officer, a strategic move that underscores the tech giant - [IDB Invest and Banco de Bogota to Issue USD230m Sustainability Bond for Social and Climate Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/idb-invest-and-banco-de-bogota-to-issue-usd230m-sustainability-bond-for-social-and-climate-projects/): The private investment arm of the Inter-American Development Bank’s parent group and Banco de Bogota in Colombia jointly announced the issuance of a sustainability bond worth USD230m to fund social […] - [IDG Capital and Hong Kong’s Towngas Establish RMB10bn Zero-Carbon Tech Fund - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/idg-capital-and-hong-kongs-towngas-establish-rmb10bn-zero-carbon-tech-fund/): IDG Capital [IDGCAZ:CH] and Hong Kong-based public energy utility Towngas [0003:HK] announced the establishment of the Zero-Carbon Technology Investment Fund on January 24, as reported by Pandaily on the same […] - [IEA: Global Renewables Additions Grow 50% in 2023, Fueled by China's Solar Boom - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iea-global-renewables-additions-grow-50-in-2023-fueled-by-chinas-solar-boom/): The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that China was the major contributor to the biggest-ever expansion in the world’s new renewable power capacity in 2023, as reported by National Public […] - [IFC and IFRS Foundation Announce Partnership to Enhance Sustainability Reporting in Emerging Markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifc-and-ifrs-foundation-announce-partnership-to-enhance-sustainability-reporting-in-emerging-markets/): The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the IFRS Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen sustainable capital markets by improving sustainability and climate reporting in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). - [IFC Commits $100M to Element Fleet to Accelerate EV Rollout in Mexico - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifc-commits-100m-to-element-fleet-to-accelerate-ev-rollout-in-mexico/): The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has committed $100 million to Element Fleet Management. - [IFC Injects $100M into TPG's Global South Climate Initiative - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifc-injects-100m-into-tpgs-global-south-climate-initiative/): The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed $100 million in equity to TPG’s Global South Initiative (GSI). - [IFRS Announces New Framework ISSB, Consolidation of CDSB and VRF Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-announces-new-framework-issb-consolidation-of-cdsb-and-vrf-standards/): The IFRS Foundation launched the new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to develop a comprehensive global baseline of high-quality sustainability disclosure standards for investors’ information needs, according to the IFRS […] - [IFRS Announces to Establish Global Sustainability Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-announces-to-establish-global-sustainability-reporting-standards/): The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) is planning to establish global sustainability reporting standards, and may announce to set up a sustainability standards board at the meeting of the […] - [IFRS Foundation and African Development Bank Partner to Promote Sustainability-Related Financial Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-foundation-and-african-development-bank-partner-to-promote-sustainability-related-financial-disclosures/): The IFRS Foundation and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on advancing sustainability-related disclosure practices in Africa. - [IFRS Foundation and GRI Announce Collaboration to Streamline Global Sustainability Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-foundation-and-gri-announce-collaboration-to-streamline-global-sustainability-reporting-standards/): In a significant move toward enhancing sustainability reporting, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) have announced a collaboration aimed at improving interoperability between their sustainability disclosure standards. - [IFRS Foundation Clarifies GHG Emissions Disclosure Under IFRS S2, Strengthening ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-foundation-clarifies-ghg-emissions-disclosure-under-ifrs-s2-strengthening-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-reporting/): The IFRS Foundation has released new educational guidance on greenhouse gas (GHG) disclosure under IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures. - [IFRS Foundation, IDB Partner to Accelerate Adoption of Sustainability Disclosure Standards in Latin America - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-foundation-idb-partner-to-accelerate-adoption-of-sustainability-disclosure-standards-in-latin-america/): In a landmark move to strengthen ESG transparency and support carbon neutral strategy adoption, the IFRS Foundation and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have joined forces to accelerate the implementation of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards across Latin America and the Caribbean. - [IFRS Foundation Launches Free E-Learning to Support ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-foundation-launches-free-e-learning-to-support-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-reporting/): The IFRS Foundation has unveiled a new set of free e-learning modules to help businesses worldwide adopt the ISSB. - [IFRS Foundation Releases Jurisdictional Guide at IOSCO Annual Meeting to Support Regulators - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-foundation-releases-jurisdictional-guide-at-iosco-annual-meeting-to-support-regulators/): Over 20 jurisdictions, representing nearly 55% of global GDP and more than half of global greenhouse gas emissions, have committed to integrating ISSB Standards into their regulatory frameworks, highlighting the growing global alignment in sustainability reporting. - [IFRS Foundation Releases New Climate Transition Plan Disclosure Guidance to Strengthen ESG Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-foundation-releases-new-climate-transition-plan-disclosure-guidance-to-strengthen-esg-reporting/): The IFRS Foundation has issued new guidance to enhance the quality and consistency of climate transition disclosures under its IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures, reinforcing global efforts to advance ESG and carbon neutral strategy reporting. - [IFRS Foundation to Open Beijing Office - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-foundation-to-open-beijing-office/): The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation trustees signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of China to establish an IFRS Foundation office in Beijing, […] - [IFRS Foundation to Take Over TCFD’s Monitoring Responsibilities from 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-foundation-to-take-over-tcfds-monitoring-responsibilities-from-2024/): The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has requested the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation to assume the responsibility for monitoring companies’ climate-related disclosures, taking over from the Task Force on Climate-related […] - [IFRS Foundation Unveils Guide for Voluntary Sustainability Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ifrs-foundation-unveils-guide-for-voluntary-sustainability-disclosures/): The IFRS Foundation has introduced a new guide titled “Voluntarily applying ISSB Standards—A Guide for Preparers” during New York Climate Week. - [IIGF Partners with Qontigo to Develop Chinese Sustainable Investment Products - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iigf-partners-with-qontigo-to-develop-chinese-sustainable-investment-products/): Qontigo, a portfolio management and index service provider, has announced an exclusive partnership with the International Institute of Green Finance (IIGF) under the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) […] - [Illinois Implements Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility for Carbon Reduction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/illinois-implements-sustainable-aviation-fuel-facility-for-carbon-reduction/): Illinois has secured an $820 million investment to establish a state-of-the-art sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility, positioning the state as a leader in the growing green energy sector. - [Implementing an Effective Environmental Policy: A Blueprint for Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/implementing-an-effective-environmental-policy-a-blueprint-for-sustainability/): In an era of accelerating climate change, resource depletion, and ecological degradation, the urgency for corporate responsibility has never been higher. For companies aiming to contribute positively to global sustainability […] - [Incentivizing ESG in APAC: Tax Breaks and Financial Instruments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/incentivizing-esg-in-apac-tax-breaks-and-financial-instruments/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has witnessed rapid economic growth over the past few decades. As economies flourish and the middle class expands, there’s a growing awareness of the environmental and […] - [Incorporating Human Rights, Anti-Corruption, and Diversity in ESG Policies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/incorporating-human-rights-anti-corruption-and-diversity-in-esg-policies/): Introduction In the modern business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies are no longer optional but essential. However, the scope of ESG often seems tilted toward environmental concerns, somewhat […] - [Increasing ESG Awareness in Latin America through Taxonomy and Standards Development. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/increasing-esg-awareness-in-latin-america-through-taxonomy-and-standards-development/): In what is still a premature Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) market, investors, and regulators in Latin America (LATAM) are beginning to see the benefit in ESG and thus demand […] - [India Advocates Carbon Negativity for Developed Nations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-advocates-carbon-negativity-for-developed-nations/): India is urging developed nations to aim for carbon negativity by 2050, rather than just carbon neutrality, arguing that this approach would permit emerging economies more time to use fossil […] - [India Aims for Carbon Neutrality-Green Growth Strategies by 2070 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-aims-for-carbon-neutrality-green-growth-strategies-by-2070/): India has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 7.93% reduction in GHG emissions in 2020 compared to 2019, - [India and UAE Close to Signing Major Agreement on Renewable Energy Interconnection - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-and-uae-close-to-signing-major-agreement-on-renewable-energy-interconnection/): India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are close to reaching a “major agreement” on a renewable energy interconnection between the two countries, as reported by Reuters on January 15. […] - [India Announces Green Hydrogen Standards, Setting Emission Limits for Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-announces-green-hydrogen-standards-setting-emission-limits-for-production/): The Indian government has introduced the Green Hydrogen Standard, which establishes a specific definition for hydrogen to be classified as ‘Green’, as reported by Reuters on August 19. To qualify as […] - [India Announces Net-Zero Target by 2070 at COP26 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-announces-net-zero-target-by-2070-at-cop26/): India’s prime minister Narendra Modi made an announcement that India will reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 at the UN COP26 climate summit on November 1, as reported by Reuters […] - [India Approves New Round of Incentive Scheme to Support Solar Module Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-approves-new-round-of-incentive-scheme-to-support-solar-module-industry/): The Indian government has approved an additional INR195bn (USD2.4bn) funding for a new round of production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to promote the production of high-efficiency solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, as […] - [India Asks Automakers to Manufacture Flex-Fuel Vehicles to Cut Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-asks-automakers-to-manufacture-flex-fuel-vehicles-to-cut-emissions/): The Indian government has advised automakers to produce flex-fuel vehicles (FFV) aligned with BS-VI emission norms within six months, as reported by Economic Times on December 27. FFV, or dual-fuel […] - [India Asks Utilities to Keep Coal-Fired Plants Running Until 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-asks-utilities-to-keep-coal-fired-plants-running-until-2030/): India has asked utilities to not retire coal-fired power plants till 2030 due to a surge in electricity demand, as reported by Reuters on January 30. On January 20, the […] - [India Assigns Missions of Green Hydrogen Use to Some Industries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-assigns-missions-of-green-hydrogen-use-to-some-industries/): India has set green hydrogen consumption targets for some industries to promote demand for cleaner fuel, as reported by Reuters on January 13. Dubbed the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the […] - [India, Australia Launch Partnership to Develop Critical Metals for EV - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-australia-launch-partnership-to-develop-critical-metals-for-ev/): Australia will invest AUD5.8m (USD3.98m) in a three-year partnership with India to develop critical metals such as lithium and cobalt for electric vehicles (EVs), as reported by Reuters on July […] - [India Bans Single-Use Plastic Products Nationwide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-bans-single-use-plastic-products-nationwide/): India has banned the use, sale, import, manufacturing, and processing of single-use plastic goods across the country to minimize plastic waste and pollution, as reported by Reuters on July 1. […] - [India Considers Lowering Import Duties on Electric Cars to Attract Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-considers-lowering-import-duties-on-electric-cars-to-attract-investments/): The Indian government is considering a five-year tax reduction on imports of completely built units (CBUs) of electric vehicles (EVs), as reported by Bloomberg on November 14. People familiar with […] - [India Delays Sulfur Emission Rules on Coal-Fired Power Plants by Two Years - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-delays-sulfur-emission-rules-on-coal-fired-power-plants-by-two-years/): The Indian government has extended by two years a deadline for coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) to install equipment to reduce sulfur emissions, marking the third time that India gives […] - [India Expects Twitter to Comply with Local Rules after Musk Takeover - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-expects-twitter-to-comply-with-local-rules-after-musk-takeover/): India restated its expectation for Twitter [TWTR:US] to comply with the country’s existing and upcoming information technology (IT) rules after US billionaire and Tesla [TSLA:US] CEO Elon Musk takes over the ownership […] - [India Extends Waiver of Transmission Fees for Green Hydrogen Plants - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-extends-waiver-of-transmission-fees-for-green-hydrogen-plants/): India will exempt transmission fees for renewable power used in hydrogen manufacturing plants built up before January 2031, extending a waiver previously available for projects set up before July 2025, as reported by Reuters on […] - [India Faces a Massive Challenge to Steer Its Transport Sector Toward Being Carbon Neutral by 2050 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-faces-a-massive-challenge-to-steer-its-transport-sector-toward-being-carbon-neutral-by-2050/): India’s transport sector, responsible for 13-15% of the country’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, faces a significant challenge in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. - [India Fines Google USD162m for Anti-competitive Practices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-fines-google-usd162m-for-anti-competitive-practices/): India’s antitrust authority, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has fined Google [GOOG:US] INR13.4bn (USD162m) for engaging in anticompetitive behavior through the Android platform, as reported by Nikkei Asia on October […] - [India Implements Sustainable Urban Planning with TOD Initiatives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-implements-sustainable-urban-planning-with-tod-initiatives/): India is embracing Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) to tackle the challenges of rapid urbanization and environmental degradation. - [India Introduces Carbon Accounting Framework for Airports to Achieve Net Zero Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-introduces-carbon-accounting-framework-for-airports-to-achieve-net-zero-emissions/): India is advancing its carbon neutrality goals in the aviation sector by introducing a new Carbon Accounting and Reporting Framework for airports. - [India Introduces New Disclosure and Investment Rules on ESG Funds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-introduces-new-disclosure-and-investment-rules-on-esg-funds/): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced new investment and disclosure rules for ESG funds, as reported by ESG Today on July 24. Under the new rules, […] - [India Launches National Hydrogen Mission, Targeting Energy Independence by 2047 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-launches-national-hydrogen-mission-targeting-energy-independence-by-2047/): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced the target of achieving self-reliance in energy by 2047 and the formal launch of the National Hydrogen Mission, according to The […] - [India Orders Airlines to Improve Engineering Capabilities after Safety Snags - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-orders-airlines-to-improve-engineering-capabilities-after-safety-snags/): India has asked airlines to enhance their engineering-related capabilities at all bases and transit stations, following a range of safety-related snags in recent weeks that triggered aviation regulators’ closer scrutiny […] - [India Reopens Abandoned Coal Mines Amid Power Crisis - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-reopens-abandoned-coal-mines-amid-power-crisis/): India is planning to reopen more than 100 coal mines previously considered financially unsustainable to address the nationwide power crisis caused by heatwave, as reported by Reuters on May 6. […] - [India Secures Sixth Rank Globally in Net-Zero Commitments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-secures-sixth-rank-globally-in-net-zero-commitments/): India has solidified its position as a global leader in corporate climate action, ranking sixth worldwide, with 127 companies committing to net-zero targets under the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) - [India Seeks to Replace Diesel in Agriculture with Renewable Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-seeks-to-replace-diesel-in-agriculture-with-renewable-energy/): India’s Ministry of Power announced that the country seeks to phase out diesel use in agriculture and replace it with renewable energy by 2024, as reported by Reuters on February […] - [India Sets Stage for Ambitious Carbon Credit Trading Scheme - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-sets-stage-for-ambitious-carbon-credit-trading-scheme/): India is poised to revolutionize its emissions management with the launch of a Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while sustaining economic growth. - [India Starts a New Green Grids Initiative with UK at COP26 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-starts-a-new-green-grids-initiative-with-uk-at-cop26/): India and the UK announced bilateral cooperation to enhance their International Solar Alliance (ISA) partnership by launching a new green grids initiative at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow on […] - [India Strengthens ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy with New Rules for Social and Sustainability Bonds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-strengthens-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-with-new-rules-for-social-and-sustainability-bonds/): India has unveiled a comprehensive new regulatory framework aimed at reinforcing ESG standards and carbon neutral strategy alignment for debt securities. - [India to Add 28 GW of Coal-Fired Power Capacity by 2032 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-add-28-gw-of-coal-fired-power-capacity-by-2032/): The Indian government revealed in the draft National Electricity Plan that the country will need another 28 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired power capacity by FY32 in addition to the 25 […] - [India to Announce New 2030 Climate Targets at COP26 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-announce-new-2030-climate-targets-at-cop26/): India is expected to update its climate targets, also known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs), under the Paris Agreement at the upcoming 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), opening on […] - [India to Ban Carbon Credit Export Until Climate Targets Are Met - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-ban-carbon-credit-export-until-climate-targets-are-met/): India will prohibit enterprises from exporting carbon credits, as reported by Bloomberg on August 8. The decision was announced by India’s Power and Renewable Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh. On […] - [India to Cut Power Generation of 81 Coal-Fired Utilities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-cut-power-generation-of-81-coal-fired-utilities/): India plans to reduce the output of at least 81 coal-fired power facilities over the next four years, as reported by Reuters on May 30. Citing a letter from India’s […] - [India to Expand Oil and Gas Exploration Despite Climate Ambition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-expand-oil-and-gas-exploration-despite-climate-ambition/): India will raise the area under exploration and production for oil and gas to 500,000 square kilometers (sq km) by 2025 and hit 1m sq km by 2030, as reported […] - [India to Have Nine Operational Nuclear Power Plants by 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-have-nine-operational-nuclear-power-plants-by-2024/): India will have nine nuclear power plants in operation by 2024, compared with seven operational ones in 2021, as reported by Economic Times on December 2 citing Minister of State […] - [India to Incentivize Production and Export of Green Hydrogen and Ammonia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-incentivize-production-and-export-of-green-hydrogen-and-ammonia/): The Indian government plans to roll out a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme to offer subsidies to producers and exporters of green hydrogen or ammonia, as reported by Economic Times […] - [India to Install 6,000 EV Charging Stations on Nine Expressways - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-install-6000-ev-charging-stations-on-nine-expressways/): Mahendra Nath Pandey, Indian Union Minister of Heavy Industries, said the Indian government had authorized the installation of 6,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations alongside nine expressways selected, as reported […] - [India to Issue First Sovereign Green Bonds Worth USD1.9bn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-issue-first-sovereign-green-bonds-worth-usd1-9bn/): The Indian government will issue INR160bn (USD1.93bn) of green bonds aimed at funding domestic green infrastructure, as reported by Reuters on January 9. This is India’s first sovereign green bond, […] - [India to Revise Solar PLI Scheme to Introduce More Participants - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-revise-solar-pli-scheme-to-introduce-more-participants/): India is mulling a revamp of the country’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the solar power equipment sector to promote manufacturing of all solar components and include more players, as […] - [India to Start Developing Solar Power Storage Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-start-developing-solar-power-storage-projects/): The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a public sector under India’s Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, has issued the tender for establishing a Standalone Battery Energy Storage System […] - [India to Submit New Climate Goals to UN in September - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-to-submit-new-climate-goals-to-un-in-september/): India is to finally submit official plans to reduce emissions to the United Nations (UN) in September, an obligation under the Paris Agreement that was supposed to be fulfilled before […] - [India, US Launch USD390m Fund to Expand Electric Bus Fleet in India - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-us-launch-usd390m-fund-to-expand-electric-bus-fleet-in-india/): India and the US have established a joint finance mechanism totaling USD390m to ramp up production of electric cars in India, as reported by Bloomberg on December 10. With USD150m […] - [India Vows 45% Emission Intensity Reduction in New National Emissions Pledges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/india-vows-45-emission-intensity-reduction-in-new-national-emissions-pledges/): The Indian federal cabinet approved the new national emissions pledges known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), including reducing the emission intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 from 2005 […] - [Indian Banks Considers Including Electric Vehicles, Green Hydrogen in Priority Lending - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indian-banks-considers-including-electric-vehicles-green-hydrogen-in-priority-lending/): Some banks in India have proposed introducing loans towards electric vehicles (EVs) and green hydrogen projects to the priority sector lending (PSL) list, as reported by Economic Times on October […] - [Indian Environmental Ministry Launches Initiatives to Combat Plastic Pollution - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indian-environmental-ministry-launches-initiatives-to-combat-plastic-pollution/): India’s Environment Minister, Bhupender Yadav, launched several green initiatives for plastic waste management on April 5, as reported by Economic Times on the same day. The minister proposed a state […] - [Indian Gas Producer GAIL Vows Net-Zero Emissions by 2040 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indian-gas-producer-gail-vows-net-zero-emissions-by-2040/): GAIL (India) Limited [GAIL:IN], India’s largest gas producer, has set a target to achieve net-zero emissions from its operations by 2040, as reported by Reuters on August 26. According to […] - [Indian Government Extends Coal Import Mandate Amid Transport Constraints and Rising Electricity Demand - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indian-government-extends-coal-import-mandate-amid-transport-constraints-and-rising-electricity-demand/): The Indian government has extended the mandate for power producers to import 6% of their coal requirements until June due to transport constraints and increased electricity demand, as reported by […] - [Indian MSMEs Face Challenges with EU’s New Green Regulations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indian-msmes-face-challenges-with-eus-new-green-regulations/): Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are bracing for the impact of the European Union’s (EU) latest green regulations, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). - [Indian Oil to Invest USD944m for Gas Network Expansion - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indian-oil-to-invest-usd944m-for-gas-network-expansion/): State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) [IOCL:IN] announced an INR70bn (USD944m) investment to construct city gas distribution (CGD) networks in cities including Jammu, Madurai, and Haldia, as reported by Indian Wire […] - [Indian Regulator Bans Bombay Dyeing from Securities Market for Two Years - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indian-regulator-bans-bombay-dyeing-from-securities-market-for-two-years/): Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) blocked Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Company (BDMCL) [BD:IN] from the securities market for two years after finding the enterprise, its sister company, and […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/indian-reliance-industries-to-buy-solar-developer-rec-from-chemchina/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indian-reliance-industries-to-buy-solar-developer-rec-from-chemchina/): - [Indian Renewables Giant ReNew Power to Debut on Nasdaq via SPAC on August 24 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indian-renewables-giant-renew-power-to-debut-on-nasdaq-via-spac-on-august-24/): Indian sustainable energy developer ReNew Power announced that it would go public on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol, RNW, on August 24, valued at USD8bn, according to The Economics […] - [India’s ACME Launches Green Hydrogen Project with USD3.3bn of Investment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-acme-launches-green-hydrogen-project-with-usd3-3bn-of-investment/): Indian renewable energy developer ACME is planning a significant investment of INR270bn (USD3.27bn) to establish a large green hydrogen and green ammonia project at the Gopalpur Industrial Park (GIP), located […] - [India’s Ayana Renewable, Greenko to Collaborate on Clean Energy Storage - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-ayana-renewable-greenko-to-collaborate-on-clean-energy-storage/): Greenko Group, one of India’s largest renewables operators, and Indian state-owned Ayana Renewable Power have signed an agreement to use large-scale energy storage facilities to provide local industrial customers with […] - [India’s Bajaj Auto to Invest INR3bn in Building EV Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-bajaj-auto-to-invest-inr4bn-in-building-ev-plant/): Indian two-wheeler and tricycle manufacturer Bajaj Auto [BJAUT:IN] will invest INR3bn (USD40m) to develop an electric vehicle (EV) facility in the village of Akurdi that will produce 500,000 vehicles per […] - [India’s Capital Market Regulator Seeks Tighter ESG Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-capital-market-regulator-seeks-tighter-esg-rules/): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) put forward stricter environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rules on January 24, as reported by Bloomberg on the same day. The capital […] - [India's Carbon Market Revolution: A Path to Sustainable Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-carbon-market-revolution-a-path-to-sustainable-development/): India is at the forefront of a crucial global shift towards combating climate change while driving economic growth. With aspirations to become the world - [India’s Earth Energy Invests USD13.4m to Expand EV Output - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-earth-energy-invests-usd13-4m-to-expand-ev-output/): India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) start-up Earth Energy plans to spend USD13.4m over the next two years on production capacity expansion, as reported by Economic Times on December 30. According to […] - [India’s Edible Oil Push Raises ESG and Carbon Neutrality Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-edible-oil-push-raises-esg-and-carbon-neutrality-concerns/): India’s latest push for edible oil self-sufficiency, risks undermining its environmental goals unless sustainability safeguards are enforced. - [India’s Emerging Carbon Market as Key to ESG and Carbon Neutral Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-emerging-carbon-market-as-key-to-esg-and-carbon-neutral-goals/): At COP-29 in Baku, India’s strides toward establishing a robust domestic carbon market are under scrutiny. Following its 2023 update on Nationally Determined Contributions, India is ready to advance a carbon-neutral strategy through a regulated carbon credit market. - [India's Energy Company ReNew Power Commissions 300 MW Solar Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-energy-company-renew-power-commissions-300-mw-solar-project/): India’s renewable energy generator ReNew Power [RNW:US] announced the commissioning of a 300-megawatt (MW) solar project with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), as reported by the Economic Times on […] - [India’s ETO Motors to Launch 3000 EV Charging Stations in Delhi-NCR - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-eto-motors-to-launch-3000-ev-charging-stations-in-delhi-ncr/): India’s electric mobility solutions provider ETO Motors has reached an agreement with electricity distributors BSES Rajdhani Power, BSES Yamuna Power, and Tata Power [TPWR:IN] Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL) to install […] - [India’s Largest Oil Producer to Eliminate Gas Flaring and Methane Emissions by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-largest-oil-producer-to-eliminate-gas-flaring-and-methane-emissions-by-2030/): Oil & Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) [ONGC:IN], India’s state-controlled oil and gas producer, is seeking global technology partners to reduce gas flaring and achieve zero methane emissions by 2030, as […] - [India's Mahindra & Mahindra Mulls Investing in Battery Cell Company - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-mahindra-mahindra-mulls-investing-in-battery-cell-company/): Indian multinational car manufacturing business Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) [MM:IN] is open to investing in a battery-cell company to safeguard its future battery supply, as reported by Reuters on July […] - [India’s Market Regulator SEBI Issues New Guidelines for ESG Rating Withdrawals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-market-regulator-sebi-issues-new-guidelines-for-esg-rating-withdrawals/): India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) has issued new guidelines for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating withdrawals. - [India's NTPC to Build 60GW of Renewables by 2032 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-ntpc-to-build-60gw-of-renewables-by-2032/): NTPC Ltd [NTPC:IN], India’s largest power generator, recently announced its target to install 60 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2032, almost doubling its earlier commitment of 32GW, as reported […] - [India’s Path to Net Zero: Decarbonizing Industry for Sustainable Growth - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-path-to-net-zero-decarbonizing-industry-for-sustainable-growth/): India’s industrial sector faces a $1.7 trillion investment challenge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, according to a joint study by IIM Lucknow and Ahmedabad University. - [India's SJVN, BHEL and REMC to Develop Renewable Projects for Indian Railways - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-sjvn-bhel-and-remc-to-develop-renewable-projects-for-indian-railways/): Indian state-owned hydropower generation and transmission utility, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) [SJVN:IN], has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) [BHEL:IN] and […] - [India’s Strategy for Green Steel Revolution and Renewable Energy Integration - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-strategy-for-green-steel-revolution-and-renewable-energy-integration/): ndia, the world - [India’s Tata Power to Raise Up to USD700m for Renewable Energy Businesses - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-tata-power-to-raise-up-to-usd700m-for-renewable-energy-businesses/): Tata Power [TPWR:IN], the largest power generation firm in India, is in advanced talks with investors to raise between USD600m and USD700m for its renewable energy business at an equity […] - [India's Vedanta Studies Hydrogen Use in Steel Production to Reduce Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indias-vedanta-studies-hydrogen-use-in-steel-production-to-reduce-emissions/): Indian multinational mining company Vedanta [VEDL:US] is working on a solution to replace coke with hydrogen in its steel manufacturing process to diminish carbon emissions, as reported by Economic Times […] - [Indigenous Australians File Human Rights Complaint Against Pension Funds Over Gas Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indigenous-australians-file-human-rights-complaint-against-pension-funds-over-gas-projects/): A group of Indigenous Australians filed a complaint against 20 large Australian pension funds for investing in Santos Ltd’s[STO:AU] two gas projects, alleging that the funds have a responsibility to prevent adverse […] - [Indonesia Approves First Stage of Offshore Gas Field in South China Sea - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-approves-first-stage-of-offshore-gas-field-in-south-china-sea/): Indonesia has authorized the initial development plan for the Tuna offshore gas field with a total anticipated investment of USD3.07bn, as reported by Reuters on January 2. The Tuna field, […] - [Indonesia Blocks Yahoo, Paypal and Some Gaming Websites for Failing to Register Locally - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-blocks-yahoo-paypal-and-some-gaming-websites-for-failing-to-register-locally/): Indonesia has blocked access to websites operated by search engine Yahoo, payment company Paypal [PYPL:US], and several gaming platforms such as Steam, Dota2, Counter-Strike, and EpicGames because they did not adhere […] - [Indonesia, CATL, and CMB International Set USD2bn Green EV Fund - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-catl-and-cmb-international-set-usd2bn-green-ev-fund/): The Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), the country’s sovereign wealth fund, will set up a green electric vehicle (EV) fund worth USD2bn with Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) [300750:CH] […] - [Indonesia Conducts Carbon Trade Pilot to Suggest Taxable Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-conducts-carbon-trade-pilot-to-suggest-taxable-emissions/): Indonesia, the world’s top exporter of thermal coal, recorded about 1m tons of taxable carbon emissions during a trial of carbon trading mechanism covering 32 coal power plants, as reported […] - [Indonesia EV supplier VKTR Mulls USD45m IPO - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-ev-supplier-vktr-mulls-usd45m-ipo/): Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) technology company PT VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas (VKTR), a subsidiary of PT Bakrie & Brothers [BNBR:IJ], announced its plan to raise USD45m through an IPO on the […] - [Indonesia Launches Controversial Green Investment Rulebook Amidst Coal Debate - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-launches-controversial-green-investment-rulebook-amidst-coal-debate/): Indonesia introduced a revised taxonomy, categorizing coal-fired power plants used in nickel facilities within its green investment rulebook, as part of the country’s commitment to transition towards a green economy, […] - [Indonesia Launches Inaugural Commercial Flight Using Palm Oil-Blended Jet Fuel - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-launches-inaugural-commercial-flight-using-palm-oil-blended-jet-fuel/): Indonesia has conducted its first commercial flight using palm oil-blended jet fuel, as reported by Reuters on October 27. The flight was operated by Garuda Indonesia [GIAA:IJ], the country’s flag […] - [Indonesia Launches Its First Carbon Storage Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-launches-its-first-carbon-storage-project/): Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo announced the launch of a carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) project in West Papua province, as reported by Reuters on November 24. The project will […] - [Indonesia Mulls EV Purchase Subsidies in 2023 to Ramp up Sales - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-mulls-ev-purchase-subsidies-in-2023-to-ramp-up-sales/): Indonesia is considering the introduction of subsidy for electric vehicles (EVs) purchases next year, in a move to ramp up demand for EVs and reduce air pollution, as reported by […] - [Indonesia Passes New Personal Data Protection Bill After Major Leaks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-passes-new-personal-data-protection-bill-after-major-leaks/): The Indonesian Parliament will pass the long-stalled Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill this week, as reported by Strait Times on September 13. According to the bill, data operators could face […] - [Indonesia Passes Personal Data Protection Bill - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-passes-personal-data-protection-bill/): Indonesia’s parliament has enacted a personal data protection bill after discussions for more than a year, as reported by Reuters on September 20. Under the new law, data handlers who […] - [Indonesia Passes Sun Cable’s Solar Transmission Project from Australia to Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-passes-sun-cables-solar-transmission-project-from-australia-to-singapore/): Renewable energy developer Sun Cable received approval from Indonesia to build an electricity transmission cable cross through the country’s territorial waters, as reported by Bloomberg on September 23. With a […] - [Indonesia Postpones Carbon Tax by Three Months - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-postpones-carbon-tax-by-three-months/): Indonesia will delay the enforcement of a tax on coal-fired power plants’ carbon emissions originally due to roll out on April 1 to around July, as reported by Bloomberg on […] - [Indonesia Proposes to Subsidize Development of Renewables - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-proposes-to-subsidize-development-of-renewables/): Indonesia, the world’s largest thermal coal exporter, vowed to subsidize the development of renewable energy and open the nation’s first nuclear power plant by 2045 in a draft bill proposed […] - [Indonesia Revokes 2,000 Mining Permits Amid Coal Export Ban - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-revokes-2000-mining-permits-amid-coal-export-ban/): The Indonesian government has taken back 2,078 mining licenses from miners that failed to fulfill its supply obligations to domestic customers, as reported by Nikkei Asia on January 7. Under […] - [Indonesia Seeks Chinese Partnership for Renewable Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-seeks-chinese-partnership-for-renewable-energy/): Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo is set to seek China’s assistance for renewable energy and infrastructure projects during the upcoming Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Indonesia Sovereign Wealth Fund to Invest in Electric Vehicles and Geothermal Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-sovereign-wealth-fund-to-invest-in-electric-vehicles-and-geothermal-energy/): Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, is planning to invest up to USD1bn this year, with a special focus on developing green energy, as reported by Financial Times […] - [Indonesia to Attract EV Manufacturers with Zero Export Duty - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-to-attract-ev-manufacturers-with-zero-export-duty/): Indonesia is gearing up to introduce additional tax incentives aimed at attracting global investments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, as reported by Bloomberg on August 11. According to sources […] - [Indonesia to Further Increase Biodiesel Blending Mandate in the Coming Years - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-to-further-increase-biodiesel-blending-mandate-in-the-coming-years/): Indonesia has announced its plans to gradually increase the mandatory blending of palm oil-based biodiesel in the coming years. While the blending rate currently stands at 35%, the country aims […] - [Indonesia to Launch 1.2 GW of Solar Projects for Electricity Export to Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-to-launch-1-2-gw-of-solar-projects-for-electricity-export-to-singapore/): Singapore’s Energy Retailer Tuas Power has formed a partnership with Masdar, a UAE-owned renewable energy company based in Abu Dhabi, as well as French renewable energy producer EDF Renewables [EDF:FP], […] - [Indonesia to Launch Asia's Largest Carbon Exchange in 2023 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-to-launch-asias-largest-carbon-exchange-in-2023/): Indonesia’s financial regulator announced on Friday its plan to establish a carbon exchange in the latter half of this year, as reported by Reuters on May 5. The aim is to increase […] - [Indonesia to Launch Rules for Carbon Trading Market Mechanism - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-to-launch-rules-for-carbon-trading-market-mechanism/): Indonesia has formed a new regulation, called the Economic Value of Carbon, to establish a carbon trading market mechanism, as reported by Reuters on November 15. The country’s environment ministry […] - [Indonesia to Phase out Coal-Fired Power Plants within 30 Years - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-to-phase-out-coal-fired-power-plants-within-30-years/): Indonesia seeks to keep coal-fired power plants running for another ten years and then completely move away from fossil fuels within the next 20 years, as reported by Bloomberg on […] - [Indonesia to Release USD20bn Energy Transition Investment Plan in November - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesia-to-release-usd20bn-energy-transition-investment-plan-in-november/): Indonesia has unveiled its ambitious USD20bn investment plan for energy transition, slated to roll out around November 20, as reported by Reuters on October 6. This plan is an extension […] - [Indonesian State Utility Seeks USD700m Investment for Solar Panel Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesian-state-utility-seeks-usd700m-investment-for-solar-panel-project/): Indonesia’s state utility company, Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) [PLN:IJ], has announced its intention to secure a USD700m investment for the installation of a 200 mega-watts (MW) solar panel system, with […] - [Indonesia’s Cirata Floating Solar Farm Powers 50,000 Homes, Advances ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesias-cirata-floating-solar-farm-powers-50000-homes-advances-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): Indonesia has taken a major leap toward its ESG commitments and carbon neutral strategy with the launch of the Cirata Floating Solar Farm - [Indonesia’s Industrial Policy Balances Growth and Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesias-industrial-policy-balances-growth-and-sustainability/): Indonesia is at a critical juncture in its industrial strategy as it seeks to balance economic growth with sustainability competitiveness. - [Indonesia’s Pertamina, and Chevron Enhance Collaborations on Carbon Capture and Storage - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesias-pertamina-and-chevron-enhance-collaborations-on-carbon-capture-and-storage/): Indonesian state oil company Pertamina [PGEO:IJ] has signed a data-sharing agreement with US oil producer Chevron [CVX:US] to extend their collaborations on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture, […] - [Indonesia's Pertamina, ExxonMobil Agree on USD500m CCS Project in Indonesia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesias-pertamina-exxonmobil-agree-on-usd500m-ccs-project-in-indonesia/): An Indonesian carbon capture and storage (CCS) project undertaken by Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and US energy giant ExxonMobil [XOM:US] is expected to cost USD500m, as reported […] - [Indonesia’s SOEs to Switch to 100% Electric Automobiles in Three Years - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/indonesias-soes-to-switch-to-100-electric-automobiles-in-three-years/): Indonesia is setting a three-year deadline for all state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to use only electric vehicles (EVs), as reported by Bloomberg on October 17. SOEs may choose to rent EVs […] - [INE Issues Consultation Documents on Chinese First Crude Oil Options - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ine-issues-consultation-documents-on-chinese-first-crude-oil-options/): Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE), a subsidiary of Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), published consultation papers on May 6 for the INE Crude Oil Options Contract Specifications, Options Trading Rules of […] - [Inner Mongolia to Stop Cryptocurrency Mining for Energy Saving - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/inner-mongolia-to-stop-cryptocurrency-mining-for-energy-saving/): Inner Mongolia announced to completely shut down and clean up all cryptocurrency mining projects before the end of April 2021, and prohibit establishing any new projects at the same time, […] - [Innovative Finance Strategies Urgently Needed to Combat Climate Change, Says Bezos Earth Fund CEO - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/innovative-finance-strategies-urgently-needed-to-combat-climate-change-says-bezos-earth-fund-ceo/): The CEO of the USD10bn Bezos Earth Fund, Andrew Steer, has emphasized the need for development banks and philanthropic organizations to adopt more innovative financing approaches to combat climate change […] - [INSIGHTS | Carbon Footprint Management for Logistics Firms: Challenges and Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insight-carbon-footprint-management-for-logistics-firms-challenges-and-strategies/): The logistics industry is essential for modern society, as it is responsible for the movement of goods across the globe. However, this industry is also one of the major sources […] - [INSIGHTS | Europe’s CBAM and its Impact on China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insight-europes-cbam-and-its-impact-on-china/): On March 15, 2022, the European Council reached an agreement on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation. The mechanism stipulates that the EU will levy taxes on cement, aluminum, […] - [INSIGHTS | Nature Risk Profile: Analyzing Impacts & Dependencies on Nature - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insight-nature-risk-profile-analyzing-impacts-dependencies-on-nature/): Nature Risk Profile was launched by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and S&P Global on January 17. The Profile is a methodology with an aim at allowing the financial […] - [INSIGHTS | Next Low-carbon Generation for Transportation Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insight-next-low-carbon-generation-for-transportation-sector/): The transportation sector, one of the main contributors to global carbon emissions, produces a quarter of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Due to the various sub-industries under this sector, […] - [INSIGHTS | A Guide to the EU CSRD and CSDDD. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-a-guide-to-the-eu-csrd-and-csddd/): The European Green Deal launched by the European Commission in 2019 is a set of proposals that aim to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and support the transformation of the […] - [INSIGHTS | An Overview of New Zealand’s Latest Climate Disclosures and their Impact - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-an-overview-of-new-zealands-latest-climate-disclosures-and-their-impact/): The January 2023 release of New Zealand’s climate-related disclosures encompassing Climate Standards (CS) 1, 2 and 3 signifies an important milestone for the APAC nation. It marks a pivotal moment […] - [INSIGHTS | Australia Pivots Towards Mandatory Climate-Related Reporting Starting in 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-australia-pivots-towards-mandatory-climate-related-reporting-starting-in-2024/): Amidst the growing concerns of the climate crisis, the Australian government has released a consultation paper with plans implement a mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirement for companies and financial institutions. […] - [INSIGHTS | Best of Both Worlds: ESG in Private Equity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-best-of-both-worlds-esg-in-private-equity/): Environmental, social, and governance have now become widely practiced by the top investment firms worldwide, influencing billions of dollars in investment decisions and pushing companies to meet investors’ demand for […] - [INSIGHTS | Brazil Embraces Sustainability with Adoption of ISSB Standards and Launch of First ESG Bond Framework. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-brazil-embraces-sustainability-with-adoption-of-issb-standards-and-launch-of-first-esg-bond-framework/): In a significant development poised to impact the landscape of Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) the Brazilian government and its Ministry of Finance (MoF), in addition to the […] - [INSIGHTS | California Governor Signs Climate Bill to Mandate Carbon Footprint Disclosure by Companies. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-california-governor-signs-climate-bill-to-mandate-carbon-footprint-disclosure-by-companies/): California Governor, Gavin Newsom, recently announced his commitment to signing Senate Bill 253, known as the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, set to require large companies to disclose their full […] - [INSIGHTS | California Leads with SEC Climate Disclosure Requirements Delayed - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-california-leads-with-sec-climate-disclosure-requirements-delayed/): In what was expected to be a positive end to 2023 for ESG investors and sustainability officers, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure requirements release has been rescheduled […] - [INSIGHTS | Carbon Offsets for Net-Zero: How to Do It Right? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-carbon-offsets-for-net-zero-how-to-do-it-right/): Carbon offsets are essentially investments in greenhouse gas-reducing projects. When individuals and organizations purchase carbon offsets, funds in these transactions are funneled towards environmental and social projects with decarbonization benefits, […] - [INSIGHTS | China Green Bond Principles: Unified Criteria for the Domestic Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-china-green-bond-principles-unified-criteria-for-the-domestic-market/): The China Green Bond Principles (the Principles) is a framework for Chinese green bond issuers to follow best practices in the domestic market. Since 2015, China’s green bond market has […] - [INSIGHTS | China’s First ESG Disclosure Guidance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-chinas-first-esg-disclosure-guidance/): As more enterprises around the world adopt ESG standards for non-financial information disclosure, Chinese enterprises face a pressing need to catch up as they compete in markets with rising demand […] - [INSIGHTS | China’s Green Electricity Market and Certificates, Explained - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-chinas-green-electricity-market-and-certificates-explained/): On May 23, the Beijing Power Exchange Center published new rules for green power trading, in line with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)’s policy on green electricity trading […] - [INSIGHTS | Climate Takes the Center Stage: ISSB's move to prioritize climate-related disclosures for a sustainable future. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-climate-takes-the-center-stage-issbs-move-to-prioritize-climate-related-disclosures-for-a-sustainable-future/): The latest announcements by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) lay out proposals for climate-related disclosure standards as well as a proposed general standard for sustainability-related financial Information. The ISSB […] - [INSIGHTS | EFRAG and GRI Collaborate to Achieve High Level of Interoperability. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-efrag-and-gri-collaborate-to-achieve-high-level-of-interoperability/): In a recent statement issued by The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), a high level of interoperability between the ESRS and GRI standards […] - [INSIGHTS | ESG Disclosure for Taiwan-listed Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-esg-disclosure-for-taiwan-listed-companies/): Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues are undeniably becoming key components of disclosure for corporates and financial institutes around the world. In Asia, a flurry of ESG-related disclosure rules […] - [INSIGHTS | ESG fund launches in Europe slowing amidst regulatory uncertainty and greenwashing concerns. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-esg-fund-launches-in-europe-slowing-amidst-regulatory-uncertainty-and-greenwashing-concerns/): Recent research from a Morningstar study suggests new ESG fund launches in Europe are slowing due to concerns over greenwashing and increasing pressure from regulatory uncertainty. An estimated 113 new […] - [INSIGHTS | EU Commission Unveils Path to Adoption of ESRS Sustainability Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-eu-commission-unveils-path-to-adoption-of-esrs-sustainability-reporting-standards/): In an important step towards a sustainable economy, this Monday, the European Commission announced its decision to adopt the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for use by all companies subject […] - [INSIGHTS | EU CSDDD and its Application in the Supply Chain. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-eu-csddd-and-its-application-in-the-supply-chain/): The upcoming implementation of the European Commission’s Corporate Social Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) represents an important milestone in tightening up the environmental and human rights impacts at the corporate level […] - [INSIGHTS | EU Green Claims Directive: Cracking down on greenwashing and protecting consumers. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-eu-green-claims-directive-cracking-down-on-greenwashing-and-protecting-consumers/): As buyers become increasingly aware of how their purchasing decisions affect the environment, the demand for sustainable products and services that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is on […] - [INSIGHTS | EU Modernization Fund Boosts Investment By EUR2.4bn to 7 Member States - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-eu-modernization-fund-boosts-investment-by-eur2-4bln-to-7-eu-member-states/): This June 8th, the European Union’s (EU) Modernization Fund allocated EUR2.4bn to invest and upgrade energy systems, greenhouse gas emissions in energy, and transport. The objective is to advance seven […] - [INSIGHTS | EU Parliament Drives Energy Savings Through RED II and Energy Efficiency Directive. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-eu-parliament-drives-energy-savings-through-red-ii-and-energy-efficiency-directive/): European Parliament Members this Tuesday, July 11th have agreed on plans to improve further its energy-saving targets for 2030. The new targets require cooperation between Member States to reduce energy […] - [INSIGHTS | EU Proposes Overhaul of ESG Ratings Agencies to Strengthen Sustainable Investing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-eu-proposes-overhaul-of-esg-ratings-agencies-to-strengthen-sustainable-investing/): This June 13th, the European Commission has brought forward a new set of proposals designed to impose stricter regulations on ESG rating agencies to protect and strengthen sustainable investing. Within […] - [INSIGHTS | European Council Adopts New Regulation on Batteries and Waste Batteries. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-european-council-adopts-new-regulation-on-batteries-and-waste-batteries/): On July 10th, the European Council adopted new regulation which promotes the sustainable disposal of waste batteries and encourages sustainability rules for the production and sale of new batteries. These […] - [INSIGHTS | European Security and Markets Authority Releases new ESG Fund Naming Guidelines. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-european-security-and-markets-authority-releases-new-esg-fund-naming-guidelines/): The European Security and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recently unveiled updates to its guidelines on ESG and sustainability-related terms in fund names, carrying over important implications for the FinTech sector […] - [INSIGHTS | European Union Begins Enforcement of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to Tackle Carbon Leakage. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-european-union-begins-enforcement-of-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-to-tackle-carbon-leakage/): In a series of key legislative releases this year, the European Union (EU) this Sunday October 1st begun enforcing its new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) designed to equalize the price […] - [INSIGHTS | EU's Two Big Moves to Improve SFDR Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-eus-two-big-moves-to-improve-sfdr-standards/): The European Union (EU) has entered the second year of implementing the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), a part of a legislative package on sustainable finance. The measures also include […] - [INSIGHTS | Further Collaboration Between GRI and IFRS sees Launch of Sustainability Innovation Lab. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-further-collaboration-between-gri-and-ifrs-sees-launch-of-sustainability-innovation-lab/): When it comes to delivering consistent, comparable, and high-quality sustainability information that is crucial for both investors and leaders, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting has undoubtedly made significant progress […] - [INSIGHTS | Get Ready for EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-get-ready-for-eus-corporate-sustainability-reporting-directive-csrd/): The Council of the European Union (EU) formally passed the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) on November 28, following recent approval by the European Parliament in early November. The Directive […] - [INSIGHTS | GRI Collaborates with Philippines DTI to Improve SME Sustainability Reporting. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-gri-collaborates-with-philippines-dti-to-improve-sme-sustainability-reporting/): To meet growing sustainability demands, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer Small and […] - [INSIGHTS | GRI Revises Biodiversity Standards to Boost Reporting Transparency - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-gri-revises-biodiversity-standards-to-boost-reporting-transparency/): In response to the growing threats posed to nature by human activities, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) unveiled its revised Biodiversity Standard last week. This important update which falls with […] - [INSIGHTS | High Economic Dependence on Nature Urges Consolidation of Nature-Related Frameworks to Mitigate Environmental Impacts. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-high-economic-dependence-on-nature-urges-consolidation-of-nature-related-frameworks-to-mitigate-environmental-impacts/): Recent reports from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) reveal alarming statistics on global environmental degradation and the urgent challenge of limiting global warming […] - [INSIGHTS | How China is Leveraging Blue Carbon for a Net-Zero Future [Part.1] - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-how-china-is-leveraging-blue-carbon-for-a-net-zero-future-part-1/): According to the officials of the Hainan provincial government, the Hainan International Carbon Emission Trading Center (the Hainan Center) has been approved to set up in the Free Trade Port […] - [INSIGHTS | How China is Leveraging Blue Carbon for a Net-Zero Future [Part.2] - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-how-china-is-leveraging-blue-carbon-for-a-net-zero-future-part-2/): Part I of this article has introduced the concept of “blue carbon”, its application in China, and China’s policy rollout that enabled the establishment of the international carbon trading center […] - [INSIGHTS | How Companies May Avoid Unintentional "Greenwashing" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-how-companies-may-avoid-unintentional-greenwashing/): Anxiety over proper ESG information disclosure is rising among companies. What information must be disclosed? Should companies tell the truth when they realize that they are not doing well? Should […] - [INSIGHTS | How insurance can contribute to a sustainable economy: the case of China [Part 1] - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-how-insurance-can-contribute-to-a-sustainable-economy-the-case-of-china-part-1/): China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) recently Releases the Green Finance Guidelines for Banking and Insurance Sectors (hereinafter referred to as the Guidelines), which requires banking and insurance institutions […] - [INSIGHTS | How insurance can contribute to a sustainable economy: the case of China [Part 2] - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-how-insurance-can-contribute-to-a-sustainable-economy-the-case-of-china-part-2/): Green insurance is an important component of China’s green finance. Chinese government and regulators have published a series of policies to guide the development of green insurance and build a […] - [INSIGHTS | Internal Carbon Price: an Innovative Strategy for Sustainable Growth - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-internal-carbon-price-an-innovative-strategy-for-sustainable-growth/): An internal carbon price is an instrument used by entities such as companies and financial institutions to incentivize climate action by assigning monetary value to carbon emissions. The financial cost […] - [Insights into the Evolving Climate Insights and Biodiversity Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-into-the-evolving-climate-insights-and-biodiversity-reporting-standards/): The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates that organizations disclose their sustainability performance by 2025, emphasizing the importance of climate and biodiversity. - [INSIGHTS | Investors Encourage ISSB to Incorporate Standards for Human Rights and Human Capital. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-investors-encourage-issb-to-incorporate-standards-for-human-rights-and-human-capital/): Investors with over USD 1tn in assets have come together to publish a letter to the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) requesting the need to prioritize global reporting […] - [INSIGHTS | IOSCO Promotes IFRS S1 and S2 Sustainability Reporting Standards Amidst Publication of High-Level Roadmap - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-iosco-promotes-ifrs-s1-and-s2-sustainability-reporting-standards-amidst-publication-of-high-level-roadmap/): The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has called on regulators to implement the new ISSB IFRS S1 and S2 reporting standards, in a move it has named “a major […] - [INSIGHTS | ISSB Inaugurates First Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-issb-inaugurates-firs-reporting-standards/): This Monday, June 26th the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its first reporting standards – IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 Climate-related […] - [INSIGHTS | ISSB Releases Proposals to Create a Global Baseline of Sustainability and Climate Disclosure - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-issb-releases-proposals-to-create-a-global-baseline-of-sustainability-and-climate-disclosure/): The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS) announced on March 31 that the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its first exposure drafts of proposed standards of company sustainability and […] - [INSIGHTS | ISSB Sets June Target to Release Its First Reporting Standards. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-issb-sets-june-target-to-release-its-first-reporting-standards/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has announced its intention to release two new non-financial related disclosure standards for the end of Q2 2023, making the end of June the […] - [INSIGHTS | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Launches ESG Ratings Code of Conduct Consultation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-monetary-authority-of-singapore-mas-launches-esg-ratings-code-of-conduct-consultation/): Singapore’s Monetary Authority has put forward plans for a code of conduct for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings and data providers with the objective of establishing greater transparency in […] - [INSIGHTS | New Green Bond Standard Approved by EU to Encourage Sustainable Finance. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-new-green-bond-standard-approved-by-eu-to-encourage-sustainable-finance/): This October 24th, the European Parliament and its lawmakers approved new standards for companies issuing green bonds to help investors pick sustainable companies and avoid greenwashing or misleading climate-friendly claims. […] - [INSIGHTS | New Sustainable Jobs Bill Lays Foundation for Canada's Green Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-new-sustainable-jobs-bill-lays-foundation-for-canadas-green-transition/): In line with Canada’s 40% to 45% reduction in emissions by 2030 and net zero goal by 2050, the Canadian government has presented the new sustainable jobs bill, designed to […] - [INSIGHTS | Pakistan Securities and Exchange Commission Issues Draft Guidelines on ESG Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-pakistan-securities-and-exchange-commission-issues-draft-guidelines-on-esg-disclosures/): In June 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) released its first “position paper” on its ESG Regulatory Roadmap. The contents of the roadmap highlight Pakistan’s recent efforts […] - [INSIGHTS | Peru Pushes to Champion Sustainable Growth Through ESG Initiatives. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-peru-pushes-to-champion-sustainable-growth-through-esg-initiatives/): As part of Peru’s growing momentum towards promoting ESG practices, the development and implementation of ESG disclosure regulations has formed a key role in the country’s updated Green Finance Roadmap, […] - [INSIGHTS | Science Based Targets Network Announces First Release of SBTs for Nature - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-science-based-targets-network-announces-first-release-of-sbts-for-nature/): Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has announced the first release of Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTs for Nature) since its initial public consultation on the SBT for Nature Initial […] - [INSIGHTS | Shanghai Stock Exchange Releases its Low-Carbon Action Plan during the 14th FYP - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-shanghai-stock-exchange-release-its-low-carbon-action-plan-during-the-14th-fyp/): On March 1, the Shanghai Stock Exchange published an official document titled the Programme of Action on Carbon Neutrality and Action during the “14th Five-Year Plan” (the Programme of Action). […] - [INSIGHTS | Signals from the CSRC: What’s Next in China’s ESG Journey? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-signals-from-the-csrc-whats-next-in-chinas-esg-journey/): CSR strategy – ESG reporting and transparency - [INSIGHTS | SVB falls and Credit Suisse in Crisis. Lessons learned through an ESG lens. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-svb-falls-and-credit-suisse-in-crisis-lessons-learned-through-an-esg-lens/): The latest series of events in the banking sector have added to market volatility and uncertainty this past week. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), followed by the fallout […] - [INSIGHTS | Tesla’s Removal from S&P 500’s ESG Index Causes Debate on ESG Ratings - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-teslas-removal-from-sp-500s-esg-index-causes-debate-on-esg-ratings/): Electric carmaker Tesla Inc [TSLA:US] was dumped by S&P 500 from its ESG Index in an annual rebalancing of the index. Tesla CEO Elon Musk was angered by the decision […] - [INSIGHTS | The Growing Importance of Sustainability Ratings and Their Impact on Business. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-the-growing-importance-of-sustainability-ratings-and-their-impact-on-business/): The shifting landscape in the investment space towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is moving rapidly. According to Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP (PWC), ESG-oriented assets are projected to double in […] - [INSIGHTS | "The Race Is On": Europe’s Net-Zero Industry Act Proposal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-the-race-is-on-europes-net-zero-industry-act-proposal/): The European Commission’s announcement to ramp up clean tech industrial capacity and secure a sustainable raw materials value chain is a bold step towards achieving net-zero emissions. Building on the […] - [INSIGHTS | Time to Adapt: Financing for a Warming World - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-time-to-adapt-financing-for-a-warming-world/): The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate science, released the “Working Group II: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability Report” (WG2 report) on February 27, 2022, […] - [INSIGHTS | TNFD Releases Final 14 Recommended Disclosures at NYC Climate Week. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-tnfd-releases-final-14-recommended-disclosures-at-nyc-climate-week/): Among headlining news from Climate Week 2023 in New York City, the Taskforce for Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) unveiled its final framework for financial institutions and corporates to better track […] - [INSIGHTS | Transition Finance: Funding the Green Transformation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-transition-finance-funding-the-green-transformation/): Green finance has gained strong momentum in recent years, with cumulative green bond issuance snowballing to USD1.83tr as of June 2022, and ESG- and sustainability-themed financing increasingly available. Yet, a […] - [INSIGHTS | U.K. Green Finance Strategy Supports Development of First Sustainability Disclosure Standards. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-u-k-s-2023-green-finance-strategy-supports-development-of-first-u-k-sustainability-disclosure-standards/): Following the successful launch of IFRS S1 and S2, the U.K. has also introduced plans to introduce its own Sustainability Disclosure Standards (SDS). In a recent statement released by the […] - [INSIGHTS | Florida’s Latest Legislative Move Sparks National Conversation on ESG Policies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-u-s-2024-presidential-candidate-ron-desantis-signs-anti-esg-bill-in-florida/): In one of the furthest-reaching efforts yet, on May 2nd, the Florida Governor signed into law a bill preventing state officials from investing public money to promote environmental, social and […] - [INSIGHTS | UN Global Compact Releases Complimentary Toolkit to Support Corporate Governance Initiatives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-un-global-compact-releases-complimentary-toolkit-to-support-corporate-governance-initiatives/): The United Nations (UN) Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. It considers the organization’s principles and values and is designed to encourage scale up solutions for corporates […] - [INSIGHTS | SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal: A Step Towards Mandatory Climate Disclosure in the United States - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insights-understanding-the-secs-proposed-climate-disclosure-rules/): The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its long-anticipated proposal for climate-related financial disclosure in March 2022. The proposal is historic as it marks the first effort by […] - [Institutional Investors Deepen Commitment to ESG Despite Global Challenges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/institutional-investors-deepen-commitment-to-esg-despite-global-challenges/): A recent survey by Morningstar Indexes and Sustainalytics reveals that institutional investors are increasingly integrating ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors into their investment strategies. - [Insurers in Climate Change Alliance Consider Easing Membership Requirements Following Departures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/insurers-in-climate-change-alliance-consider-easing-membership-requirements-following-departures/): Two insiders have revealed that the remaining insurers in the United Nations-backed Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) are planning to relax the alliance’s membership requirements following the departure of several members, […] - [Integrating ESG into Business Strategies: A Guide for APAC Enterprises - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/integrating-esg-into-business-strategies-a-guide-for-apac-enterprises/): The momentum around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has never been stronger, with the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region being no exception. With the region’s unique cultural, economic, and environmental dynamics, […] - [Integrating Indigenous Wisdom: ESG Perspectives from Pacific Island Nations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/integrating-indigenous-wisdom-esg-perspectives-from-pacific-island-nations/): The global discourse on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) often gravitates towards modern, technologically advanced solutions and practices. However, there is profound wisdom and sustainable practices rooted in ancient cultures, […] - [Integrating Traditional Values with Modern ESG Practices in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/integrating-traditional-values-with-modern-esg-practices-in-apac-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region stands out not just for its rapid economic growth and dynamic business environment, but also for its rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and values. While the […] - ["Integrating Traditional Values with Modern ESG Practices in APAC" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/integrating-traditional-values-with-modern-esg-practices-in-apac/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region stands out not just for its rapid economic growth and dynamic business environment, but also for its rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and values. While the […] - [International Ethics Standards Board Proposes Ethical Guidelines to Combat Greenwashing in ESG Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/international-ethics-standards-board-proposes-ethical-guidelines-to-combat-greenwashing-in-esg-reporting/): Firms scrutinizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) claims are being encouraged to adopt a new ethics code proposed by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) to counteract the […] - [Internet Consumer Financing [PT 2]: The Importance of Responsible Marketing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/internet-consumer-financing-pt-2-the-importance-of-responsible-marketing/): Responsible marketing, which is also known as socially responsible marketing, is a form of marketing in which enterprises, while undertaking certain social responsibilities, use the influence of news and public […] - [Internet Consumer Financing [PT 1]: Misleading Messaging Paired with the Increasing Scale of Loans Raises Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/internet-consumer-financing-pt1-misleading-messaging-paired-with-the-increasing-scale-of-loans-raises-concerns/): JD Finance released an apology to the public for a series of controversial advertisements that the lender had released online, as reported by the Beijing News on December 17, 2020. […] - [Introduction of Scenario Analysis on Climate Change Based on TCFD Recommendations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/introduction-of-scenario-analysis-on-climate-change-based-on-tcfd-guidance/): Scenario analysis refers to a tool that considers various plausible outcomes in the future and analyzes possible pathways and responses by giving a set of assumptions and factors. Different from […] - [Investing Responsibly: An Overview of UNPRI Principles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/investing-responsibly-an-overview-of-unpri-principles/): In the world of finance, responsible investment is no longer just a buzzword; it’s becoming a necessity. The urgency of addressing critical challenges such as climate change, social inequality, and […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/investment-opportunities-in-the-green-finance-sector/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/investment-opportunities-in-the-green-finance-sector/): - [Investor Coalition Challenges Shell's Climate Targets in Milestone Resolution - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/investor-coalition-challenges-shells-climate-targets-in-milestone-resolution/): A coalition of 27 investors, collectively holding approximately 5% of Shell’s shares and managing around USD4tr, has jointly filed an independent resolution led by activist shareholder Follow This, as reported […] - [Investor Expectations: Analyzing APAC Shareholders' ESG Demands - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/investor-expectations-analyzing-apac-shareholders-esg-demands/): The landscape of investing has evolved dramatically over the last few decades. With growing global concerns about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, investors and shareholders are becoming more selective […] - [Investor Expectations: How APAC Companies Respond to ESG Pressures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/investor-expectations-how-apac-companies-respond-to-esg-pressures-2/): In recent years, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has seen a surge in economic dynamism, making it a focal point for global investors. As investors diversify their portfolios into the APAC […] - ["Investor Expectations: How APAC Companies Respond to ESG Pressures" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/investor-expectations-how-apac-companies-respond-to-esg-pressures/): In recent years, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has seen a surge in economic dynamism, making it a focal point for global investors. As investors diversify their portfolios into the APAC […] - [Investor Group Urges UK Firms to Protect Low-Paid Workers from Inflation Crisis - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/investor-group-urges-uk-firms-to-protect-low-paid-workers-from-inflation-crisis/): A coalition of 15 major investors managing GBP2.4tr(USD3tr) has signed a statement urging businesses to provide adequate support for lowest-paid workers to help them cope with the current cost of living crisis, as reported by Reuters on April […] - [Investors Back Shareholder Resolution Calling for More Transparency from Glencore on Climate Change - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/investors-back-shareholder-resolution-calling-for-more-transparency-from-glencore-on-climate-change/): Investors with more than USD500bn in assets have backed a shareholder resolution calling for global mining company Glencore [GLEN:LN] to provide more information about how it will manage its climate change commitments, as reported […] - [Investors including Schroders, Pictet Call for Specified Transition Plans - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/investors-including-schroders-pictet-call-for-specified-transition-plans/): A coalition of investors, including Pictet Group and Schroders Plc [SDR:LN], have urged influential companies such as Ferrari NV [RACE:US] and Tesco Plc[TSCO:LN] to detail how they will fulfill their climate targets instead of simply setting long-term net-zero commitments, as reported by Bloomberg on […] - [Investors Managing €6.6T Urge EU to Protect ESG Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/investors-managing-e6-6t-urge-eu-to-protect-esg-rules/): A coalition of investors managing €6.6 trillion in assets is urging the European Commission to uphold the EU’s sustainable finance framework. - [Investors Urge Japan to Align Sustainability Standards with ISSB - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/investors-urge-japan-to-align-sustainability-standards-with-issb/): According to Environmental Finance, feedback from a recent consultation by the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) highlighted that these inconsistencies could hinder the understanding of financial impacts related to sustainability risks and opportunities. - [IOSCO Proposes Safety Measures for Voluntary Carbon Markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iosco-proposes-safety-measures-for-voluntary-carbon-markets/): The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), a global securities watchdog, has put forth a set of 21 safety measures to enhance the integrity, transparency, and enforcement within voluntary carbon […] - [IPE, NCSC Publish Report on Corporate GHG Reporting in China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ipe-ncsc-publish-report-on-corporate-ghg-reporting-in-china/): China’s Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE), National Center for Climate Change Strategy, International Cooperation (NCSC), and other agencies have jointly published a report that evaluates the greenhouse gas […] - [INSIGHTS | IPSASB Initiates Work on Climate-Related Disclosure Standard for the Public Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ipsasb-initiates-work-on-climate-related-disclosure-standard-for-the-public-sector/): The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has started the project on the exposure draft of the Climate-Related Disclosures standard for the public sector. [1] The International Accounting Standards […] - [IPSF Releases Common Ground Taxonomy Built on EU, China Green Taxonomies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ipsf-releases-common-ground-taxonomy-built-on-eu-china-green-taxonomies/): The International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) on November 4 released the Common Ground Taxonomy, a green investment classification system built on the green taxonomies of the EU and China, […] - [Iraq Partners with Crescent Petroleum to Boost Domestic Energy Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iraq-partners-with-crescent-petroleum-to-boost-domestic-energy-production/): Iraq has entered into significant energy agreements with UAE-based Crescent Petroleum, targeting the development of three oil and gas fields in the Basra and Diyala provinces, as reported by Reuters […] - [Ireland Moves Forward with ESG and Sustainable Tourism Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ireland-advances-esg-and-carbon-neutral-tourism-strategy/): Ireland is taking bold steps toward sustainable tourism, aligning with global ESG goals and advancing its carbon neutral strategy. - [Ireland Amends CSRD Regulations to Streamline Corporate Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ireland-amends-csrd-regulations-to-streamline-corporate-sustainability-reporting/): Ireland has amended its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Regulations, integrating updates into Part 28 of the Companies Act 2014. - [Ireland Backs EU Plans to Ease ESG Reporting Rules for SMEs Under CSRD Reforms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ireland-backs-eu-plans-to-ease-esg-reporting-rules-for-smes-under-csrd-reforms/): Ireland has welcomed the European Commission’s proposed amendments to the CSRD, aiming to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses. - [Ireland Pledges $16M to Brazil’s Amazon Fund to Combat Deforestation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ireland-pledges-16m-to-brazils-amazon-fund-to-combat-deforestation/): Ireland has pledged €15 million ($16.3 million) to Brazil’s Amazon Fund, reinforcing global efforts to combat deforestation. - [Ireland’s Implementation of CSRD Sets New Standards for Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/irelands-implementation-of-csrd-sets-new-standards-for-sustainability-reporting/): Ireland is advancing in its implementation of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), establishing stringent sustainability reporting requirements for Irish companies. - [Irish Defence Forces Launch €355 Million Infrastructure Development Plan for Sustainable Modernization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/irish-defence-forces-launch-e355-million-infrastructure-development-plan-for-sustainable-modernization/): The Irish Defence Forces are set to undergo a massive refurbishment and building scheme estimated to cost €355 million over the next three years. This Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) aims to modernize military facilities and achieve a carbon-neutral status by integrating advanced sustainability measures. - [Irish Mid-Sized Firms Face ESG Compliance Challenges Amid Overseas Expansion Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/irish-mid-sized-firms-face-esg-compliance-challenges-amid-overseas-expansion-goals/): A recent survey by Grant Thornton has revealed significant challenges faced by mid-sized Irish businesses in meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements, particularly as they aim to expand internationally. - [Irish Regulator to Expedite ESG Fund Name Changes under SFDR Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/irish-regulator-to-expedite-esg-fund-name-changes-under-sfdr-rules/): The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) will fast-track the process for ESG fund name changes to comply with new rules under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). - [Is Sustainable Investing a Safe Bet for Long-term Growth? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/is-sustainable-investing-a-safe-bet-for-long-term-growth/): Introduction Sustainable investing, once a peripheral aspect of the investment world, has become mainstream. A growing body of evidence suggests that investing in companies with robust Environmental, Social, and Governance […] - [ISO 26000: The Unsung Hero of ESG Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iso-26000-the-unsung-hero-of-esg-standards/): In the rapidly evolving world of corporate sustainability, buzzwords like “ESG” (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and acronyms like “TCFD” (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) often dominate the discourse. These […] - [Israel Urged to Develop ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy for Plastics Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/israel-urged-to-develop-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-for-plastics-industry/): Israel’s $2.6 billion plastics industry—comprising around 500 manufacturers—is being urged to adopt a robust ESG and carbon neutral strategy to curb its growing carbon footprint. - [ISSB and EFRAG Publish Guidance to Streamline Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-and-efrag-publish-guidance-to-streamline-sustainability-reporting/): The IFRS Foundation and EFRAG have released guidance to demonstrate the alignment between the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). - [ISSB Announces New Initiatives to Harmonize Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-announces-new-initiatives-to-harmonize-sustainability-reporting/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), part of the IFRS Foundation, has announced a series of initiatives to streamline sustainability reporting requirements. - [ISSB Delivers Key Moves to Harmonize Global Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-delivers-key-moves-to-harmonize-global-sustainability-reporting/): During London Climate Action Week, at the IFRS Foundation Conference, ISSB Chairman Emmanuel Faber disclosed plans to further unify the landscape of sustainability reporting. - [ISSB: IFRS Foundation’s Ambition towards Global Sustainability Reporting Baseline - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-ifrs-foundations-ambition-towards-global-sustainability-reporting-baseline/): The IFRS Foundation, which is a not-for-profit and public interest organization well-known for its International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), announced three significant developments regarding sustainability-related reporting on November 3 at […] - [ISSB, IFRS S1, And IFRS S2: How Do These Standards Affect Your Business? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-ifrs-s1-and-ifrs-s2-how-do-these-standards-affect-your-business/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced on June 26, 2023, the launch of its new sustainability standards. These are... - [ISSB Initiates Research on Nature and Human Capital Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-initiates-research-on-nature-and-human-capital-disclosures/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is set to initiate research into disclosures pertaining to nature and human capital, marking a significant step in its mission to refine and enhance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. - [ISSB Issues Inaugural Global Sustainability Disclosure Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-issues-inaugural-global-sustainability-disclosure-standards/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has officially issued two sets of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on climate and sustainability-related risks and opportunities, as reported by Reuters on June 26. […] - [ISSB Launches Groundbreaking Digital Taxonomy to Revolutionize Global Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-launches-groundbreaking-digital-taxonomy-to-revolutionize-global-sustainability-reporting/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) recently unveiled a groundbreaking digital taxonomy aimed at enhancing the transparency and comparability of sustainability disclosures. - [ISSB Launches Public Consultation to Update SASB Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-launches-public-consultation-to-update-sasb-standards-strengthening-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-reporting/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), under the IFRS Foundation, has released new exposure drafts aimed at modernizing the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) sector-based ESG reporting standards. - [ISSB New Standards 2025: Latest Changes & Reporting Summary - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-new-standards-2025-latest-changes-reporting-summary/): Discover the latest ISSB standards, IFRS S1 & S2 updates, Scope 3 rules, and new assurance mandates shaping global ESG reporting and compliance. - [ISSB Proposes Relief for Scope 3 Reporting Requirements in Financial Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-proposes-relief-for-scope-3-reporting-requirements-in-financial-sector/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has announced proposed amendments to its climate disclosure standard (IFRS S2), offering crucial relief for financial institutions grappling with Scope 3 reporting challenges. The […] - [ISSB Requires Use of Climate-Related Scenario Analysis to Support Disclosure - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-requires-use-of-climate-related-scenario-analysis-to-support-disclosure/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) unanimously confirmed that companies will be required to use climate-related scenario analysis to report on climate resilience and to identify climate-related risks and opportunities […] - [ISSB Standards to Include Scope 3 Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-standards-to-include-scope-3-emissions/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will include reporting requirements on Scope 3 carbon emissions, which are emissions from the entire value chain, in its upcoming sustainability-related disclosure standards, as […] - [ISSB to Consult on Amendments to SASB Standards in 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-to-consult-on-amendments-to-sasb-standards-in-2024/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has announced plans to release amendments to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards - [ISSB to Release ESG Disclosure Standards by End of 2022 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/issb-to-release-esg-disclosure-standards-by-end-of-2022/): The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is expected to issue a set of ESG disclosure standards by the end of 2022, which is likely to be accepted internationally, as reported […] - [Italy Aims for 65% Renewable Energy in Electricity Consumption by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/italy-aims-for-65-renewable-energy-in-electricity-consumption-by-2030/): Italy has set a new target of generating 65% of its electricity from renewables by 2030, an increase from the previous target of 55%, as reported by Reuters on June […] - [Italy, Albania, and UAE Launch Adriatic Renewable Energy Link - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/italy-albania-and-uae-launch-adriatic-renewable-energy-link/): Italy, Albania, and the UAE have signed a historic €1 billion deal to construct a subsea energy interconnection across the Adriatic Sea. - [Italy Approves Comprehensive Energy Decree to Boost Renewables, LNG, and Storage Solutions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/italy-approves-comprehensive-energy-decree-to-boost-renewables-lng-and-storage-solutions/): Italy has approved a comprehensive decree aimed at bolstering its energy security and advancing renewable power production, as reported by Reuters on November 27. The package, endorsed on Monday, is […] - [Italy Invests EUR90m in Enel's Solar Panel Factory - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/italy-invests-eur90m-in-enels-solar-panel-factory/): Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has unveiled a significant investment of EUR90m from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) to support Enel’s [ENEL:IM] photovoltaic panel factory in Sicily, as […] - [Italy launches first official presence at Oman Sustainability Week to bolster green partnership - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/italy-launches-first-official-presence-at-oman-sustainability-week-to-bolster-green-partnership/): Italy has launched its first-ever official presence at Oman Sustainability Week 2025, marking a major milestone in bilateral trade and ESG cooperation. - [Italy Mulls Closing Coal-Fired Power Stations in 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/italy-mulls-closing-coal-fired-power-stations-in-2024/): Italian Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin has indicated that Italy may shut down its coal-fired power plants in 2024, one year ahead of schedule, if gas prices remain low, as […] - [Italy Set to Sign Natural Gas Deals with Azerbaijan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/italy-set-to-sign-natural-gas-deals-with-azerbaijan/): Italy is set to sign a contract for the purchase of natural gas turbines from Azerbaijan in 2023, as reported by Reuters on February 11. The agreement will include the […] - [Italy to Vote Against European Plans to Ban Petrol and Diesel Cars by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/italy-to-vote-against-european-plans-to-ban-petrol-and-diesel-cars-by-2035/): The Energy Minister of Italy, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, stated that Italy plans to vote against the European Union’s proposal to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in […] - [Italy’s Antitrust Regulator Opens Competition Probe into Apple - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/italys-antitrust-regulator-opens-competition-probe-into-apple/): Italian antitrust watchdog AGCM has launched a probe into Apple [AAPL:US] over alleged abuse of its dominant position in the apps market, as reported by Reuters on May 11. AGCM accused Apple of […] - [Italy’s Eni Sued for Contributing to Climate Change - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/italys-eni-sued-for-contributing-to-climate-change/): Greenpeace and ReCommon announced on Tuesday that they have filed a lawsuit against Eni [ENI:IM], an Italian energy company, for its contribution to climate change through its fossil fuel operations, […] - [Itochu, Akaysha Energy Collaborate on Battery Storage in Japan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/itochu-akaysha-energy-collaborate-on-battery-storage-in-japan/): Japanese trading house Itochu [8001:JP] is set to invest up to JPY100bn (USD678m) by 2030 in battery storage businesses, with the goal of facilitating the efficient utilization of renewable energy in […] - [Itochu and Shell to Decarbonize Brazil Mines with Green Technologies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/itochu-and-shell-to-decarbonize-brazil-mines-with-green-technologies/): Japanese trading house Itochu [8001:JP] and British oil and gas giant Shell [SHEL:US] have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Brazilian steel giant CSN [CSNA3:BZ] to study the introduction […] - [Itochu, Mitsui to Establish USD500m Renewable Energy Fund in North America - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/itochu-mitsui-to-establish-usd500m-renewable-energy-fund-in-north-america/): Japanese trading house Itochu [9001:JP] and Mitsui Trust Bank [8309:JP] are set to establish a USD500m fund dedicated to investing in renewable energy projects in North America, as reported by Nikkei […] - [Itochu to Build Large-Scale Solar Plants in the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/itochu-to-build-large-scale-solar-plants-in-the-us/): Japanese trading house Itochu [8001:JP] has started developing large-scale solar power plants in the US, as reported by Nikkei Asia on February 5. Itochu will take on the work of […] - [Itochu to Supply Renewable Energy to Amazon and Meta - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/itochu-to-supply-renewable-energy-to-amazon-and-meta/): Itochu Corporation [8001:JP], a Japanese trading company, has signed a contract to supply renewable energy to Meta Platforms [META:US] in the US and Amazon [AMZN:US] in Japan starting from 2023, […] - [Iveco Partners with BASF to Implement Circular Economy Battery Recycling for Electric Vehicles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/iveco-partners-with-basf-to-implement-circular-economy-battery-recycling-for-electric-vehicles/): Italian truck and bus manufacturer, Iveco Group [IVG:IM], has joined forces with German chemicals group BASF [BAS:GR] to implement a recycling program for lithium-ion batteries used in its electric vehicles […] - [Jaguar Land Rover Launches "Sustainability Innovation Challenge" to Drive Eco-Friendly Automotive Solutions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jaguar-land-rover-launches-sustainability-innovation-challenge-to-drive-eco-friendly-automotive-solutions/): The "Sustainability Innovation Challenge" is a pivotal part of JLR - [Japan Aims to Achieve 108GW of Solar Capacity by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-aims-to-achieve-108gw-of-solar-capacity-by-2030/): Japanese environment and trade ministries published the target to achieve 108GW of solar power capacity by 2030, up-scaling its previous 64GW target by 1.7 times, as reported by PV Tech […] - [Japan Aims to Use 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Airlines by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-aims-to-use-10-sustainable-aviation-fuel-for-airlines-by-2030/): The Japanese government plans to set up a public-private committee this year to draw up measures to promote production and utilization of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), in a move to […] - [Japan and ASEAN Advance ESG with Regional Carbon Trading - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-and-asean-advance-esg-with-regional-carbon-trading/): The collaboration between Japan and ASEAN countries is advancing carbon trading as a key ESG initiative and carbon neutral strategy to combat climate change. - [Japan and Denmark Collaborate on Advancing Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Technology - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-and-denmark-collaborate-on-advancing-floating-offshore-wind-turbine-technology/): Japan and Denmark have joined forces to research and develop floating offshore wind power technologies, as reported by Nikkei Asia on October 24. This collaboration brings together industry experts, academic […] - [Japan and IRRI Launch Groundbreaking Project to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in ASEAN Rice Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-and-irri-launch-groundbreaking-project-to-achieve-carbon-neutrality-in-asean-rice-production/): The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan, in partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and other collaborators, has embarked on an ambitious project to transform rice cropping systems in ASEAN countries. - [Japan and IRRI Launch Project to Develop Carbon Neutral Rice Cropping Systems in ASEAN - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-and-irri-launch-project-to-develop-carbon-neutral-rice-cropping-systems-in-asean/): The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and partners launched the "Development of Rice Cropping Systems Toward Carbon Neutrality and Food Security in ASEAN Countries" project at IRRI Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. - [Japan and Oman Team Up for E-Methane Mass Production by 2026 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-and-oman-team-up-for-e-methane-mass-production-by-2026/): Japan and Oman are set to start mass production of synthetic methane, also known as e-methane, from hydrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2) by 2026, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Japan and South Korea to Establish Hydrogen and Ammonia Supply Chain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-and-south-korea-to-establish-hydrogen-and-ammonia-supply-chain/): Japan and South Korea are set to collaborate on building a global supply chain for hydrogen and ammonia, as reported by Nikkei Asia on November 10. The cooperative program, named […] - [Japan Approves Updated National Energy Plan with 36% Renewables by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-approves-updated-national-energy-plan-with-36-renewables-by-2030/): The Cabinet of Japan’s government passed the sixth Strategic Energy Plan on October 22, which planned to increase the national target for renewable energy, including hydropower, in the country’s power […] - [Japan, ASEAN Team up for Recovering Critical Metals from Electronic Waste - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-asean-team-up-for-recovering-critical-metals-from-electronic-waste/): Japan has entered into a partnership with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to recover critical materials from discarded electronic waste (e-waste), as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Japan-Australia Joint Venture Advances Clean Energy with USD1.62bn Funding for Hydrogen Production from Brown Coal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-australia-joint-venture-advances-clean-energy-with-usd1-62bn-funding-for-hydrogen-production-from-brown-coal/): A Japanese-Australian joint venture has announced that it has entered the commercial demonstration phase of producing hydrogen from brown coal, with a staggering commitment of JPY220bn (USD1.62bn) in funding from […] - [Japan, Australia Launch Hydrogen Supply Chain in AZEC Meeting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-australia-launches-hydrogen-supply-chain-in-azec-meeting/): Japan announced the launch of a hydrogen supply chain with Australia, as part of a greater goal of expanding hydrogen supply chain networks throughout Asia, as reported by Nikkei Asia […] - [Japan Considers Mandating ISSB-Aligned Sustainability Reports for Listed Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-considers-mandating-issb_aligned-sustainability-reports/): Japan is contemplating a mandate requiring its primary listed companies to publish annual sustainability reports in line with the IFRS’ International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. - [Japan Designates Five Offshore Sites for Wind Farm Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-designates-five-offshore-sites-for-wind-farm-development/): The Japanese government announced the selection of five sites off the coast of Hokkaido as “promising zones” for developing offshore wind farms, which is the second phase of a three-stage […] - [Japan Implements Ambitious ESG Initiative to Drive Carbon Neutrality - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-implements-ambitious-esg-initiative-to-drive-carbon-neutrality/): Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has unveiled an ambitious plan to position carbon neutrality as a driver of industrial transformation. - [Japan Implements ESG Policies, leading Carbon Credit Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-implements-esg-policies-leading-carbon-credit-market/): Japan is taking a major step in advancing its carbon neutral strategy by committing $70 billion to become a global leader in carbon credits. - [Japan, India to Deepen Cooperations in Hydrogen Fuel, Semiconductors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-india-to-deepen-cooperations-in-hydrogen-fuel-semiconductors/): Japan and India are set to start a policy dialogue to enhance cooperation in advanced industries, including semiconductors and hydrogen fuel, as reported by Nikkei Asia on July 17. The […] - [Japan and Indonesia Team up in Decarbonization Technologies Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-indonesia-teams-up-in-decarbonization-technologies-development/): Japan and Indonesia will jointly develop decarbonization technologies, including hydrogen, ammonia, as well as carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), under a new memorandum of cooperation (MOC) between the two […] - [Japan Launches Offshore Blue Carbon Research to Scale Marine CO₂ Capture - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-launches-offshore-blue-carbon-research-to-scale-marine-co%e2%82%82-capture/): Japan is accelerating its carbon neutral strategy with the launch of a major offshore blue carbon research program, aimed at dramatically scaling marine CO₂ capture to support the nation’s ESG goals and 2050 net-zero emissions target. - [Japan Launches USD 11 Billion Climate Transition Bond to Fund Green Transformation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-launches-usd-11-billion-climate-transition-bond-to-fund-green-transformation/): Japan is set to launch its inaugural JPY1.6 trillion (USD 11 billion) Climate Transition Bond on July 2, 2024, dedicated to financing the nation - [Japan Plans USD155bn Decarbonization Fund - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-plans-usd155bn-decarbonization-fund/): The Japanese government plans to set up a JPY20tr (USD155bn) fund to boost investment in new power grid technology, energy-saving homes, and other technologies that can decrease the country’s carbon […] - [Japan Pledges to Add USD10bn to Financing Asia’s Decarbonization at COP26 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-pledges-to-add-usd10bn-to-finance-asias-decarbonization-at-cop26/): Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced at the UN COP26 on November 2 that the country will provide up to USD10bn in additional supports for the decarbonization of Asian countries […] - [Japan Pledges USD3bn Incentives for Hydrogen Reduction Steelmaking in Decarbonization Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-pledges-usd3bn-incentives-for-hydrogen-reduction-steelmaking-in-decarbonization-push/): The Japanese government has committed JPY450bn (USD3.04bn) in subsidies for the development of a new process of hydrogen reduction steelmaking, marking a significant increase from the initial allocation, as reported […] - [Japan Proposes Undersea Cables to Support Offshore Wind Power Development in Hokkaido - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-proposes-undersea-cables-to-support-offshore-wind-power-in-hokkaido/): Japan is looking to allocate JPY5bn (USD43.4m) from its fiscal year’s supplementary budget to a feasibility study of undersea cables to support Hokkaido’s offshore wind power development, as reported by […] - [Japan Raises 2030 Renewables Target to 36% in Ambitious Energy Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-raises-2030-renewables-target-to-36-in-ambitious-energy-plan/): Japan’s industry ministry released an energy policy draft on July 21 that set a new target of 36% to 38% renewables in the country’s electricity mix by 2030, up from […] - [Japan Reportedly Considers An Indicator Connecting Emission Reduction Efforts with GDP - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-reportedly-considers-an-indicator-connecting-emission-reduction-efforts-with-gdp/): The Japanese government would design a new indicator combining the country’s development in its gross domestic product (GDP) and its progress in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction, according to Reuters […] - [Japan Requires Big Companies to Disclose Gender Pay Gaps - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-requires-big-companies-to-disclose-gender-pay-gaps/): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida promised on May 20 to mandate big enterprises to report gender wage gaps, as reported by Reuters on the same day. The new rules, aiming […] - [Japan, Russia Agree to Collaborate on Hydrogen and Ammonia Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-russia-agree-to-collaborate-on-hydrogen-and-ammonia-production/): Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Hiroshi Kajiyama and Russia’s Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov signed a joint statement that the two countries would collaborate on the production of […] - [Japan, Saudi Arabia Team Up for Joint Ammonia Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-saudi-arabia-team-up-for-joint-ammonia-production/): Japan and Saudi Arabia will establish a public-private framework for the jointly production of ammonia as part of their efforts to decarbonize their economies, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Japan Seeks to Produce Green Hydrogen Using Next-Generation Nuclear Reactor - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-seeks-to-produce-green-hydrogen-using-next-generation-nuclear-reactor/): The Japanese government plans to launch a field test for manufacturing hydrogen using nuclear power as early as 2028, as reported by Nikkei Asia on April 4. The plan follows […] - [Japan Sets 73% Emissions Cut Target by 2040 in Climate Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-sets-73-emissions-cut-target-by-2040-in-climate-plan/): Japan has unveiled an ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2035 and 73% by 2040, compared to 2013 levels. - [Japan Sets Ambitious GHG Emissions Target Amid Expert Criticism - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-sets-ambitious-ghg-emissions-target-amid-expert-criticism/): Japan has unveiled an updated climate plan, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 60% from 2013 levels by fiscal year 2035... - [Japan to Approve Offshore Wind Installation at Its Exclusive Economic Zone - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-approve-offshore-wind-installation-at-its-exclusive-economic-zone/): The Japanese government has adopted a draft amendment to existing legislation to allow construction of offshore wind farms beyond its territorial waters in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), as reported […] - [Japan to Expand Installation of Fast-Charging Facilities for EVs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-expand-installation-of-fast-charging-facilities-for-evs/): Japan is planning to enhance the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) chargers along highways and increase their output capacity, aiming to stimulate the adoption of EVs, as reported by Nikkei Asia […] - [Japan to Fine Meta, Twitter for Not Registering Headquarters Locally - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-fine-meta-twitter-for-not-registering-headquarters-locally/): Foreign tech titans such as Twitter [TWTR:US] and Meta [FB:US] (previously known as Facebook) may face penalties for failing to establish their overseas headquarters in Japan as required, as reported […] - [Japan to Import Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste in 2023 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-import-sustainable-aviation-fuel-from-neste-in-2023/): Japan will start importing bio jet fuels from Finland’s Neste in 1Q23 for distribution to Japanese and foreign airlines to cut the carbon footprints of its aviation industry, as reported […] - [Japan to Introduce Energy Mix Goals for 2040 Next Year - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-introduce-energy-mix-goals-for-2040-next-year/): Japan plans to announce revised energy mix targets that will extend to fiscal 2040 by March next year, as reported by Nikkei Asia on April 16. The move intends to […] - [Japan to Issue USD157bn in Green Transition Bond - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-issue-usd157bn-in-green-transition-bond/): Japan has laid out a plan on May 19 to issue JPY20tr (USD157bn) in green transition bonds to accelerate its transition to carbon neutrality, as reported by Reuters on the […] - [Japan to Limit Fertilizer and Fuel Use in Agriculture Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-limit-fertilizer-and-fuel-use-in-agriculture-sector/): Japan’s agriculture ministry plans to incorporate environmental requirements into all of its subsidies by April 2027, in a move to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and contain pollutants such as agricultural […] - [Japan to Mandate 10% Sustainable Fuel Use for International Flights - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-mandate-10-sustainable-fuel-use-for-international-flights/): Japan is planning to implement a new regulation that will require 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use from 2030 for international flights using Japanese airports, as reported by Nikkei Asia […] - [Japan to Mandate Disclosure of EV Battery Production Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-mandate-disclosure-of-ev-battery-production-emissions/): The Japanese government plans to require the country’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to calculate and report the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during the production of batteries, as reported by Nikkei […] - [Japan to Mobilize USD100bn Public-Private Investment to Bolster Hydrogen Supply - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-mobilize-usd100bn-public-private-investment-to-bolster-hydrogen-supply/): The Japanese government has announced a plan to invest JPY15tr (USD107bn) in the supply of hydrogen over the next 15 years to promote hydrogen utilization and accelerate decarbonization, as reported by […] - [Japan to Propose Common Carbon Capture Rules with ASEAN, Australia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-propose-common-carbon-capture-rules-with-asean-australia/): The Japanese government plans to propose the establishment of common rules for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia, with the […] - [Japan to Provide JPY20tr in Transition Financing for Enterprises Seeking Decarbonization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-provide-jpy20tr-in-transition-financing-for-enterprises-seeking-decarbonization/): The Japanese government will provide JPY20tr (USD137.4bn) in transition financing for enterprises seeking financial support for their decarbonization initiatives, as reported by Nikkei Asia on January 11. The substantial spending […] - [Japan to Provide USD205m in Subsidies for Hydrogen-Powered Aircrafts - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-provide-usd205m-in-subsidies-for-hydrogen-powered-aircrafts/): Japan will offer JPY30.6bn (USD205m) in subsidies for the development of hydrogen fuel cell systems and other equipment, aiming to decarbonize the aviation industry, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Japan to Provide USD20bn in Subsidies for Producers of Green and Blue Hydrogen - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-provide-usd20bn-in-subsidies-for-producers-of-green-and-blue-hydrogen/): Japan plans to invest JPY3tr (USD20.3bn) over the next 15 years to subsidize the production of cleaner hydrogen, aiming to strengthen partnerships with the private sector in developing the domestic […] - [Japan to Publish Green GDP Estimate by March - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-publish-green-gdp-estimate-by-march/): Japan aims to release a preliminary estimate for the country’s “green GDP” by the end of March 2022, as reported by Reuters on January 24. The Japanese government has been […] - [Japan to Shorten Environmental Assessments for Offshore Wind Farms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-shorten-environmental-assessments-for-offshore-wind-farms/): The Japanese government is taking steps to expedite the environmental assessments required for companies constructing offshore wind farms, as reported by Nikkei Asia on September 2. The government plans to […] - [Japan to Trial Its First Carbon Trading Market in September - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-to-trial-its-first-carbon-trading-market-in-september/): Japan Exchange Group (JPX) [8697:JP] and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) will establish an experimental market for carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions trading, marking the first of its […] - [Japan Trials Artificial Photosynthesis for Green Hydrogen - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-trials-artificial-photosynthesis-for-green-hydrogen/): Japan is preparing for a massive field test that produces clean-burning hydrogen through artificial photosynthesis, as reported by Nikkei Asia on February 18. Precisely, the pilot will develop photocatalytic sheets […] - [Japan Unveils Ambitious Green Growth Strategy for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-unveils-ambitious-green-growth-strategy-for-net-zero-carbon-emissions-by-2050/): Japan has put forward an ambitious green growth strategy aimed at achieving Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga - [Japan Unveils First IFRS Sustainability Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-unveils-first-ifrs-sustainability-reporting-standards/): Japan has taken a major step in aligning with global sustainability reporting standards with the release of its inaugural IFRS. - [Japan Updates J-Credit Scheme to Boost ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-updates-j-credit-scheme-to-boost-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategies/): Japan has introduced significant updates to its J-Credit system, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality. The J-Credit scheme, a key tool for companies looking to enhance their ESG initiatives - [Japan Vows Financial and Technological Support to Help ASEAN Decarbonize - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-vows-financial-and-technological-support-to-help-asean-decarbonize/): Japan pledged to offer support in finance, technology, and personal resources to help Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members decarbonize their economies, as reported by Reuters on March 4. […] - [Japan Vows to Stop Building Unabated Coal-Fired Power Plants at COP28 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japan-vows-to-stop-building-unabated-coal-fired-power-plants-at-cop28/): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged at the COP28 climate summit that Japan will end the construction of new coal-fired power plants without emission-reduction measures in place, as reported by […] - [Japanese Companies Collaborate on Hydrogen and E-Methane Projects for Sustainable Energy Supply - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japanese-companies-collaborate-on-hydrogen-and-e-methane-projects-for-sustainable-energy-supply/): Several Japanese companies, including Mitsui & Co [8031:JP], Mitsui Chemicals [4183:JP], IHI Corp [7013:JP], and Kansai Electric Power Co [9503:JP], have announced a collaborative effort to explore the establishment of […] - [Japanese Energy Firms Team Up for Developing Floating Offshore Wind Power - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japanese-energy-firms-team-up-for-developing-floating-offshore-wind-power/): Fourteen Japanese firms, including JERA, Tokyo Gas [9531:JP], and Mitsubishi’s [8058:JP] wind power unit, have formed a consortium to promote the development of floating offshore wind technologies, as reported by […] - [Japanese EV Battery Material Suppliers to Boost Overseas Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japanese-ev-battery-material-suppliers-to-boost-overseas-production/): Mitsubishi Chemical [4188:JP], Tokai Carbon [5301:JP], and other Japanese electric vehicle (EV) battery material providers are raising outputs overseas to appeal to Western countries intending to diversify their sources of […] - [Japanese Insurer Tokio Marine Withdraws from Coal Mining Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japanese-insurer-tokio-marine-withdraws-from-coal-mining-projects/): Japanese insurance company Tokio Marine Holdings [8766:JP] will stop financing and underwriting new coal mining projects both in Japan and abroad from October, as reported by Nikkei on September 27. […] - [Japanese Solar Developer Pacifico Energy Starts Building 121MW PV Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japanese-solar-developer-pacifico-energy-starts-building-121mw-pv-plant/): Japanese solar developer Pacifico Energy stated that it began the construction of a 121-megawatt (MW) solar project on August 3, according to PVTech on the same day. Considering the least […] - [Japanese Steelmaker JFE to Raise USD1.3bn to Accelerate Decarbonization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japanese-steelmaker-jfe-to-raise-usd1-3bn-to-accelerate-decarbonization/): JFE Holdings [5411:JP], Japan’s second-largest steelmaker, intends to raise JPY200bn (USD1.37bn) in funding for initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions, as reported by Nikkei Asia on September 5. The company […] - [Japan's $1.7 Trillion Pension Fund Unveils Comprehensive ESG Investment Strategy for Long-Term Returns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-1-7-trillion-pension-fund-unveils-comprehensive-esg-investment-strategy-for-long-term-returns/): To ensure the effectiveness of these efforts, GPIF will conduct long-term, multifaceted evaluations using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), company surveys, and causal analyses on corporate value improvements. The fund has committed to undertaking "bold reviews" if anticipated investment effects are unlikely to be achieved. Furthermore, GPIF recognizes the dynamic market conditions and stresses the importance of strengthening human resources and data management systems to support its sustainability investment initiatives. The fund also pledges to proactively disclose information to investee companies, capital market stakeholders, and insured individuals, promoting transparency. This comprehensive approach aims to contribute to the stability of pension finances and secure long-term returns for future generations. - [Japan’s $1.7 Trillion Pension Fund Unveils New ESG Investment Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-1-7-trillion-pension-fund-unveils-new-esg-investment-strategy/): Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), has unveiled a bold ESG investment strategy that emphasizes sustainability. - [Japan’s ANA to Purchase 30,000 Tons of Carbon Removal Credits - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-ana-to-purchase-30000-tons-of-carbon-removal-credits/): Japan’s largest airline, All Nippon Airways (ANA) [9202:JP], is taking a significant step towards carbon neutrality by signing an agreement to purchase 30,000 carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits from 1PointFive, […] - [Japan's Bold Steps Towards a Carbon-Neutral Future - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-bold-steps-towards-a-carbon-neutral-future/): Japan is gearing up to take more ambitious steps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to enhance its sustainability development and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) credentials. - [Japan’s Bridgestone to Develop New Tire Recycling Technology by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-bridgestone-to-develop-new-tire-recycling-technology-by-2030/): Bridgestone [5108:JP], the world’s largest tire maker, plans to finish developing new technology for recycling tires by 2030 to reduce the carbon footprint in the vehicle supply chain, as reported […] - [Japan’s First Hydrogen Hybrid Train to Start Trial Runs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-first-hydrogen-hybrid-train-to-start-trial-runs/): JR East [9020:JP], Japan’s major passenger railway company, will launch a safety test for Japan’s first hydrogen-powered hybrid train in late March, as reported by Nikkei Asia on February 19. […] - [Japan’s FSA to Require Companies to Make Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-fsa-to-require-companies-to-make-mandatory-climate-risk-disclosures/): Japanese Financial Services Agency’s (FSA) working group intended to introduce the mandatory climate-risk related disclosure, which may start with corporate securities reports for the fiscal year ended on March 31, […] - [Japan’s Green Transition Bond Issuance Soars in the First Seven Months of 2022 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-green-transition-bond-issuance-soars-in-the-first-seven-months-of-2022/): Japanese companies have issued JPY285bn (USD2.12bn) of green transition bonds in the first seven months of the year, 14 times more than their total issuance of 2021, as reported by […] - [Japan's Idemitsu, Mitsubishi Collaborate with Swiss Petrochemical Major Proman on Low-Carbon Ammonia Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-idemitsu-mitsubishi-collaborate-with-swiss-petrochemical-major-proman-on-low-carbon-ammonia-production/): Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan [5019:JP] and trading house Mitsubishi Corp [8058:JP] have entered into a partnership with Proman, a Swiss methanol and ammonia producer, to study a fuel ammonia […] - [Japan’s Inpex to Invest USD868m for Carbon Capture in Australia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-inpex-to-invest-usd868m-for-carbon-capture-in-australia/): Japanese oil giant Inpex [1605:JP] aims to invest up to JPY100bn (USD868m) in building carbon capture facilities near Darwin, Australia, as early as 2026, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Japan’s JERA Acquires a 12.5% Stake in Australia’s Barossa Gas Field - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-jera-acquires-a-12-5-stake-in-australias-barossa-gas-field/): Japan’s largest power generation enterprise JERA has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Australian energy developer Santos [STO:AU], to raise its share in the latter’s Barossa gas field project […] - [Japan’s JERA and IHI Trial Using 20% Ammonia Fuel Mix at Coal Power Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-jera-and-ihi-trial-using-20-ammonia-fuel-mix-at-coal-power-plant/): Japanese top power generation company, JERA, is working with engineering company IHI [7013:JP] to prepare for a pilot program to co-fire 20% of ammonia with coal at JERA’s Hekinan thermal […] - [Japan’s Kaneka to Ramp up Capacity for Biodegradable Plastic - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-kaneka-to-ramp-up-capacity-for-biodegradable-plastic/): Tokyo-based Kaneka [4118:JP], an international chemical manufacturer, plans to quadruple its production capacity of a biodegradable polymer to 20,000 tons per year, as reported by Nikkei Asia on February 11. […] - [Japan's Largest Offshore Wind-Powered Hydrogen Plant to Begin Operations in 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-largest-offshore-wind-powered-hydrogen-plant-to-begin-operations-in-2024/): Japan plans to put its largest offshore wind-powered hydrogen plant into operations in the year ended March 2024, reported Nikkei Asia on July 27. The plant, located on the northern […] - [Japan’s NEXI Provides Loan Insurance for Decarbonization Projects in Africa - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-nexi-provides-loan-insurance-for-decarbonization-projects-in-africa/): Japan’s state-owned Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) will team up with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to support the decarbonization projects in Africa through new financing and insurance framework, […] - [Japan’s Nidec to Expand EV Presence in India - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-nidec-to-expand-ev-presence-in-india/): Japan’s Nidec [6594:JP] intends to invest JPY10bn (USD78m) to expand its electric vehicle (EV) business in India, as reported by Nikkei Asia on May 31. The investment will be dedicated […] - [Japan's Osaka Gas Participates in USD11bn Green Hydrogen Project in Australia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-osaka-gas-participates-in-usd11bn-green-hydrogen-project-in-australia/): Japan’s Osaka Gas [9532:JP] announced on April 12 that it will provide technical support for an Australia-based green hydrogen project worth USD10.75bn and will consider potential investment in the future, […] - [Japan’s Pioneering Role in ESG Investment: Lessons for the APAC Region - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-pioneering-role-in-esg-investment-lessons-for-the-apac-region/): The Asia-Pacific region’s march towards a sustainable future is marked by distinct milestones, and one country that has consistently been at the forefront of driving sustainability in the financial sector […] - [Japan's Rengo to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel Using Construction Waste - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-rengo-to-produce-sustainable-aviation-fuel-using-construction-waste/): Japanese cardboard producer Rengo [3941:JP] has announced an ambitious plan to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from construction waste by 2027, as reported by Nikkei Asia on February 19. The […] - [Japan's Sumitomo and ENEOs Collaborate on Manufacturing Green Hydrogen in Malaysia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/japans-sumitomo-and-eneos-collaborate-on-manufacturing-green-hydrogen-in-malaysia/): Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp [9053:JP] and oil company ENEOS [5020:JP] have agreed to collaborate on manufacturing green hydrogen in Malaysia, as reported by Nikkei Asia on December 19. The […] - [JD.com Issues its 2021 ESG Report with TCFD alignment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jd-com-issues-its-2021-esg-report-with-tcfd-alignment/): China’s leading supply chain service provider JD.com [JD:US] published its 2021 ESG report on May 24 aligning with recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) for the […] - [Jeff Bezos Resigns Amazon CEO, Focusing on Sustainable Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jeff-bezos-resigns-amazon-ceo-focusing-on-sustainable-development/): Amazon [AMZN:US] announced on February 3 that the company’s founder and CEO Jeff Bezos will step down from his post in the third quarter of 2021 and Andy Jassy, the […] - [JERA Acquires 35% Shares of Vietnam Renewable Company TTC with USD112m - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jera-acquires-35-shares-of-vietnam-renewable-company-ttc-with-usd112m/): Japan’s largest power generation firm JERA [9502:JP] has paid JPY15bn (USD112m) for a 35.1% stake in Gia Lai Electricity JSC (GEC), a renewable energy unit under Vietnam’s conglomerate Than Thanh […] - [JERA, CF Industrials Team Up for Ammonia Production in the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jera-cf-industrials-team-up-for-ammonia-production-in-the-us/): JERA, Japan’s largest thermal power generation firm, iscollaborating with CF Industries [CF:US], a major US fertilizer ammonia producer, to build ammonia production and relevant facilities in the US, as reported […] - [JERA Establishes Arm in London to Develop Renewable Energy Globally - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jera-establishes-arm-in-london-to-develop-renewable-energy-globally/): JERA, Japan’s largest power generation, has set up a London arm focusing on the company’s global renewable energy development, aiming to scale up its low-carbon assets and achieve decarbonization goals, […] - [JERA, ExxonMobil Team Up for Producing Low-Carbon Ammonia and Hydrogen - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jera-exxonmobil-team-up-for-producing-low-carbon-ammonia-and-hydrogen/): JERA, Japan’s largest thermal power generation company, has reached an agreement with Exxon Mobil [XOM:US] to jointly develop a low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing project in the US, as reported […] - [JERA Partners with Shipping Companies to Develop Large Ammonia Carriers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jera-partners-with-shipping-companies-to-develop-large-ammonia-carriers/): Japanese power generation service provider JERA signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two Japanese shipping companies, Nippon Yusen KK (NYK) [9101:JP] and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) [9104:JP], to assess […] - [JERA, Tokyo Gas, INPEX to Participate in Carbon Capture Project in Australia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jera-tokyo-gas-inpex-to-participate-in-carbon-capture-project-in-australia/): Three Japanese energy enterprises, namely JERA, Tokyo Gas [9531:JP], and Inpex [1605:JP], plan to join a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in northern Australia with an expected investment of […] - [Jersey Airport to Boost ESG Goals with New Solar Energy Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jersey-airport-to-boost-esg-goals-with-new-solar-energy-project/): Ports of Jersey and Jersey Electricity are taking a major step forward in their ESG commitments with a large-scale solar energy project. - [Jet Zero Australia Secures AUD29M Funding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jet-zero-australia-secures-aud29m-funding-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-project/): Jet Zero Australia, a biofuel refiner, secured new funding of AUD29m (USD19.2m) from Idemitsu, Qantas [QAN:AU], and Airbus [AIR:FP] for its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project, as reported by Reuters […] - [JetBlue to Turn from Carbon Offsets to Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jetblue-to-turn-from-carbon-offsets-to-sustainable-aviation-fuels/): JetBlue [JBLU:US], a US budget airline, has decided to end its carbon offset program for domestic flights and instead turn to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), in an effort to halve its per-seat […] - [JFE Steel, ExxonMobil Collaborates on Developing High-Pressure Hydrogen Pipelines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jfe-steel-exxonmobil-collaborates-on-developing-high-pressure-hydrogen-pipelines/): ExxonMobil [XOM:US] and Japan’s JFE Steel [5411:JP] have announced collaboration to develop high-pressure hydrogen pipeline technology, as reported by Nikkei Asia on June 9. The partnership aims to design pipelines […] - [JFE Steel Plans Major Emission Cut with World's Largest Electric Arc Furnace by 2027 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jfe-steel-plans-major-emission-cut-with-worlds-largest-electric-arc-furnace-by-2027/): JFE Steel [5403:JP], Japan’s second-largest steelmaker, plans to construct a large-scale electric arc furnace (EAF) by 2027 to replace its No.2 blast furnace in the Kurashiki plant, aiming to reduce […] - [JFE Steel to Build an Electric Arc Furnace to Replace Blast Furnace - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jfe-steel-to-build-an-electric-arc-furnace-to-replace-blast-furnace/): Japan’s second-largest steelmaker JFE Steel [5411:JP] plans to transform one of its blast furnaces into an electric arc furnace (EAF) by 2028, as reported by Nikkei Asia on August 26. […] - [JLEN Environmental Assets Group to Invest in Green Hydrogen Production Site in Germany - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jlen-environmental-assets-group-to-invest-in-green-hydrogen-production-site-in-germany/): JLEN Environmental Assets Group [JLEN:LN] announced on Monday that it, along with a consortium of investment funds and clean energy developer HH2E, plans to invest up to EUR9.2m (USD10m) in […] - [JLL Thailand Unveils 2024 ESG Trends and Sustainability Commitments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jll-thailand-unveils-2024-esg-trends-and-sustainability-commitments/): ones Lang LaSalle (Thailand) Limited (JLL) has firmly committed to a robust sustainability strategy by pledging to reduce its absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 95% by 2040, aligning with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard... - [Joint ESAs Opinion On The Future Of The SFDR - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/joint-esas-opinion-on-the-future-of-the-sfdr/): In June 2024, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) issued a collaborative Opinion on the evaluation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). - [JPMorgan and State Street’s Investment Arms Quit Climate Action 100+ - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jpmorgan-and-state-streets-investment-arms-quit-climate-action-100/): JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) and State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) have confirmed their departure from Climate Action 100+ (CA100+), an investor coalition pushing companies to take action on climate change, […] - [JPMorgan Exec: U.S. Anti-ESG Sentiment Won't Derail Green Investment Trends - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jpmorgan-exec-u-s-anti-esg-sentiment-wont-derail-green-investment-trends/): At the Reuters Energy Transition conference in London, Chuka Umunna, JPMorgan - [JPMorgan Indian Investment Trust's 2024 Half-Year Report - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jpmorgan-indian-investment-trusts-2024-half-year-report/): JPMorgan Indian Investment Trust has recently published its Half-Year Report for 2024, highlighting significant developments in portfolio management and an increased focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. - [JPMorgan Investment Arm Divests Its ESG Fund of Adani Stocks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jpmorgan-investment-arm-divests-its-esg-fund-of-adani-stocks/): The asset management unit of JPMorgan [JPM:US] Chase has removed its exposure to India’s Adani Group from its environmental, social and governance (ESG) portfolios, as reported by Bloomberg on February […] - [Child Protection Organization Sues Tencent for Inducing Teen's Gaming Addiction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/juvenile-commonweal-organization-sues-tencent-for-inducing-teens-gaming-addiction/): Beijing Children’s Law Aid and Research Center, the earliest legal child protection organization in China, announced on June 1 that it is suing Tencent [0700:HK] on its flagship mobile game, […] - [JX Nippon Mining & Metals to Recycle Lithium from Scrapped EV Batteries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jx-nippon-mining-metals-to-recycle-lithium-from-scrapped-ev-batteries/): JX Nippon Mining & Metals (JX), a unit of Japanese petroleum company ENEOS [5020:JP], will invest millions of dollars to deploy lithium recovery equipment at its subsidiary JX Metals Circular […] - [JX Nippon Plans to Store Five-Million-Ton Carbon Annually by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/jx-nippon-plans-to-store-five-million-ton-carbon-annually-by-2030/): JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corp, a unit of Japan’s largest oil refiner ENEOS [5020:JP], has announced its plans to store 5 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually […] - [Kawasaki Heavy to Achieve Domestic Carbon Neutrality in 2030 with Hydrogen - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/kawasaki-heavy-to-achieve-domestic-carbon-neutrality-in-2030-with-hydrogen/): Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries [7012:JP] announced on December 9 that it aims to reach carbon neutrality in 2030 in its domestic factories and offices, where it will use green electricity […] - [KEPCO to Develop Subsea Transmission System for Abu Dhabi - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/kepco-to-develop-subsea-transmission-system-for-abu-dhabi/): Korean Electric Power Corp (KEPCO, [015760:KS]) will lead a consortium to construct and operate a subsea power transmission system worth USD3.6bn with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Abu […] - [Keppel, HSBC Sign MoU to Pursue Energy Transition Opportunities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/keppel-hsbc-sign-mou-to-pursue-energy-transition-opportunities/): Singapore-based infrastructure developer Keppel [KEP:SP] has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HSBC [HSBC:US] to explore energy transition opportunities in Greater Bay Area (GBA) and across Asia, as reported […] - [Kering, Owner of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, Commits to 40% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/kering-owner-of-gucci-and-yves-saint-laurent-commits-to-40-reduction-in-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-2035/): Kering [KER:FP], the French company that owns luxury brands like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, has made a promise to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2035 compared […] - [KFC Singapore Trials Making Fertilizer from Food and Packaging Waste - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/kfc-singapore-trials-making-fertilizer-from-food-and-packaging-waste/): Singapore-based sustainable packaging company Tria and KFC Singapore launched a pilot project to recycle food and packaging waste from one KFC outlet into fertilizers for agricultural use, as reported by […] - [Kia and E-Commerce Platform Coupang to Collaborate on Developing Electric Cargo Vans - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/kia-and-e-commerce-platform-coupang-to-collaborate-on-developing-electric-cargo-vans/): South Korean carmaker Kia [000270:KS] and e-commerce platform Coupang [CPNG:US] have agreed to collaborate on building all-electric cargo trucks, as reported by the Korea Herald on April 15. By 2025, […] - [Kia Enters into Private-Public Partnership to Build EV Battery Recycling System - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/kia-enters-into-private-public-partnership-to-build-ev-battery-recycling-system/): South Korean automaker Kia Corporation [000270:KS] has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with stakeholders, including domestic automakers, battery recycling companies, material suppliers, and local governments to build an electric […] - [Kickstarting Product Carbon Footprinting in China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/kickstarting-product-carbon-footprinting-in-china/): On January 5, the Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning (CAEP) released the China Products Carbon Footprint Factors Database (中国产品全生命周期温室气体排放系数集), the first open, transparent, and continuously updated product carbon footprinting (PCF) […] - [Korea Zinc Acquires 73% Share of US Electronic Waste Recycling Firm Igneo - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/korea-zinc-acquires-73-share-of-us-electronic-waste-recycling-firm-igneo/): Korea Zinc [010130:KS], the world’s largest lead and zinc smelter, announced a deal to purchase a 73.21% stake in US electronic waste (e-waste) recycling firm Igneo Holdings with USD332m, as […] - [Korea Zinc Invests USD50m in Energy Vault to Decarbonize Australian Refinery - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/korea-zinc-invests-usd50m-in-energy-vault-to-decarbonize-australian-refinery/): Korea Zinc [010130:KS] has reached a USD50m investment deal with Energy Vault, a Swiss energy storage company, to decarbonize Korea Zinc’s Australian refinery, as reported by Reuters on January 5. […] - [Korean Air Purchases Carbon-neutral Jet Fuel from SK Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/korean-air-purchases-carbon-neutral-jet-fuel-from-sk-energy/): Korean Air [003490:KS] announced a partnership with South Korean petroleum and refinery company SK Energy [096770:KS] to use carbon-neutral jet fuel in its fleet on September 6, according to the […] - [Korean Air to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Incheon-Paris Route - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/korean-air-to-use-sustainable-aviation-fuel-for-incheon-paris-route/): Korean Air [003490:KS] will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on the Incheon-Paris route to cut carbon emissions, as reported by the Korea Herald on February 18. The airline has secured […] - [Korean LPG Major E1 Launches Hydrogen Fueling Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/korean-lpg-major-e1-launches-hydrogen-fueling-business/): South Korea’s major liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributor E1 Corp [017940:KS] entered the hydrogen industry by establishing eco-friendly automobile fuel stations in the country, as reported by the Korea Economic […] - [Korea's AI-Powered Strategy for Building Carbon-Neutral Energy Cities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/koreas-ai-powered-strategy-for-building-carbon-neutral-energy-cities/): A collaboration between the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) and its Renewable Energy System Laboratory and Energy ICT Research Department has developed an innovative AI-powered approach to urban electrification, aimed at fostering carbon neutrality. - [Korea’s Hyosung to Invest KRW1tr in Green Hydrogen Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/koreas-hyosung-to-invest-krw1tr-in-green-hydrogen-projects/): Hyosung Group [004800:KS] announced on January 24 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of South Jeolla Province on hydrogen and renewable energy projects, as reported […] - [KSOE to invest USD30m in TerraPower for Next-Gen SMRs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ksoe-to-invest-usd30m-in-terrapower-for-next-gen-smrs/): Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) [009540:KS], a holding company of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group [267250:KS] in the shipbuilding sector, signed an agreement to invest USD30m in TerraPower, a US […] - [Kubota to Roll out Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Tractors in 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/kubota-to-roll-out-hydrogen-powered-fuel-cell-tractors-in-2025/): Kubota [6326:JP], Japan’s biggest maker of farm machinery, aims to debut the world’s first hydrogen-powered fuel cell tractor as early as 2025, as reported by Nikkei Asia on June 2. […] - [Larsen & Toubro, ReNew Power Collaborates on Green Hydrogen Projects in India - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/larsen-toubro-renew-power-collaborates-on-green-hydrogen-projects-in-india/): Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro [LT:IN] announced a partnership with Goldman Sachs-backed [GS:US] ReNew Power [RNW:US], India’s largest renewable energy producer by installed capacity, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Lawsuits Filed Against Meta Platforms and OpenAI for Alleged Copyright Infringement in Training AI Language Models - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lawsuits-filed-against-meta-platforms-and-openai-for-alleged-copyright-infringement-in-training-ai-language-models/): Comedian Sarah Silverman, along with authors Richard Kadrey and Christopher Golden, have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against Meta Platforms [META:US] and OpenAI, as reported by Reuters on July 9. These […] - [Leading Climate Verifier Faces Backlash Over Carbon Credit Controversy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/leading-climate-verifier-faces-backlash-over-carbon-credit-controversy/): The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is facing significant reputational challenges after a contentious decision in April to advocate for increased use of carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions. - [Leaked EU Omnibus Proposal: Is Sustainability at Risk? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/leaked-eu-omnibus-proposal-is-sustainability-at-risk/): A leaked draft of the European Commission’s Omnibus Proposal has sparked concerns about significant rollbacks in sustainability reporting. - [Legal Battle Over Texas' Anti-ESG Laws - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/legal-battle-over-texas-anti-esg-laws/): Texas is embroiled in a legal battle as the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) challenges Senate Bill 13, a state law restricting investments and contracts with businesses that support reducing reliance on fossil fuels. - [LEGO, Novo Nordisk to Buy Carbon-Neutral Methanol for Plastic Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lego-novo-nordisk-to-buy-carbon-neutral-methanol-for-plastic-production/): Toymaker LEGO [LEGO:DC] and Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk [NOVOB:DC] have agreed to purchase e-methanol, a lower-carbon alternative to conventional plastic ingredients, from Demark-based renewable energy firm European Energy, as reported […] - [Lekela to Build a Large Battery Storage Plant in Senegal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lekela-to-build-a-large-battery-storage-plant-in-senegal/): Lekela Power BV, the largest renewable energy producer in Africa, plans to build a 160-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery storage plant next to its 159-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in Senegal, as […] - [Lenders Anticipate Growing Influence of ESG Credentials on Mid-Market Borrowing, Study Shows - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lenders-anticipate-growing-influence-of-esg-credentials-on-mid-market-borrowing-study-shows/): A recent study conducted by Grant Thornton reveals that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) credentials are expected to play an increasingly significant role in mid-market borrowing. - [Lessons from Dairy Giant Mengniu's Milk Waste Controversy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lessons-from-dairy-giant-mengnius-milk-waste-controversy/): Chinese dairy conglomerate Mengniu [2319:HK] apologized on May 7, after its marketing campaign running in partnership with the iQIYI [IQ:US] show Youth with You 3 went awry. The apology came […] - [LG Chem, GS EPS Ink Deal to Build Biomass Power Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-chem-gs-eps-ink-deal-to-build-biomass-power-plant/): LG Chem [051910:KS], one of the largest South Korean chemical companies, has signed a contract with GS EPS [LGEZ:KS], a power plant constructor and operator of the South Korean GS […] - [LG Chem, Korea Zinc to Launch EV Battery Material JV - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-chem-korea-zinc-to-launch-ev-battery-material-jv/): LG Chem [051910:KS] and Korea Zinc [010130:KS] will establish a joint venture (JV) in May 2022 to produce precursors, a material crucial for cathode materials in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, […] - [LG Chem to Build Its First Hydrogen Production Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-chem-to-build-its-first-hydrogen-production-plant/): LG Chem [051910:KS] will launch its first hydrogen manufacturing plant in the second half of 2024 with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons, as reported by Reuters on June 20. […] - [LG Chem to Chemically Recycle Plastic Waste for Plastic Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-chem-to-chemically-recycle-plastic-waste-for-plastic-production/): LG Chem [051910:KS] announced that it would launch a plant to extract oil from chemically recycled plastic waste, as reported by the Korea Herald on January 18. The plant will […] - [LG Chem to Supply Eco-friendly Bioplastic to Mattel - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-chem-to-supply-eco-friendly-bioplastic-to-mattel/): LG Chem [051910:KS], one of the largest South Korean chemical companies, will supply a new environmentally friendly acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) product based on vegetable bio-materials to Mattel [MAT:US], a […] - [LG Corp to Spend USD2.7bn on Decarbonization by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-corp-to-spend-usd2-7bn-on-decarbonization-by-2030/): South Korea’s No. 4 conglomerate LG Corp [003550:KS] issued a plan to invest KRW3.4tr (USD2.7bn) by 2030 in decarbonization, a move to push forward its 2050 net-zero emission target, as […] - [LG Display to Use 100% Renewable Energy for All Offices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-display-to-use-100-renewable-energy-for-all-offices/): LG Display [LPL:US], a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate LG [003550:KS] that focuses on manufacturing display panels, announced on July 26 that its business offices will use all renewable energy, […] - [LG Electronics, GS Holdings Acquire EV Charger Maker AppleMango - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-electronics-gs-holdings-acquire-ev-charger-maker-applemango/): LG Electronics [066570:KS] has bought a 60% share in South Korean battery company AppleMango, with the remaining 40% acquired by GS Energy and GS Neotek, as reported by Korea Economic […] - [LG Electronics to Produce Solar Energy to Support Power Usage - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-electronics-to-produce-solar-energy-to-support-power-usage/): LG Electronics [066570:KS] has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GS EPS, a power production firm of the South Korean GS Group [078930:KS], to procure renewable energy for its […] - [LG Energy Solution, GM to Launch Third Joint Battery Plant in the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-energy-solution-gm-to-launch-third-joint-battery-plant-in-the-us/): South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES) and US automotive manufacturer General Motors [GM:US] will invest USD2.1bn to build their third joint battery plant in the US, as reported by Reuters […] - [LG Energy Solution Plans USD1bn Green Bond Issuance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-energy-solution-plans-usd1bn-green-bond-issuance/): LG Energy Solution [373220:KS], a South Korean company, is planning to generate around USD1bn by issuing two dollar-denominated green bonds, as reported by Reuters on August 29. The information comes […] - [LG Energy Solution Signs Six-Year Nickel and Cobalt Agreement with Australian Mines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-energy-solution-signs-six-year-nickel-and-cobalt-agreement-with-australian-mines/): South Korean chemical company LG Chem’s [051910:KS] subsidiary LG Energy Solution (LGES) stated on August 16 that it made a procurement deal with Australian Mines [AUZ:AU] for nickel and cobalt […] - [LG Energy Solution, Stellantis to Jointly Produce EV Batteries in North America - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-energy-solution-stellantis-to-jointly-produce-ev-batteries-in-north-america/): South Korean LG Chem’s [051910:KS] battery subsidiary LG Energy Solution (LGES) and automaker Stellantis N.V. [STLA:US] inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to set up a joint venture (JV) in North America to produce electric […] - [LG Group Strengthens ESG Management by Increasing Dividend Policy Transparency - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-group-strengthens-esg-management-by-increasing-dividend-policy-transparency/): LG Group is incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters into subsidiary management by increasing their dividend policy predictability, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily on February 14. Subsidiaries […] - [LG Innotek to Help Partners Improve ESG Practices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-innotek-to-help-partners-improve-esg-practices/): LG Innotek [011070:KS] has established an agreement with the Korea Commission for Corporate Partnership to assist the firms’ partners with their environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) performance, as reported […] - [LG Uplus to Recycle 100% Industrial Waste by 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lg-uplus-to-recycle-100-industrial-waste-by-2025/): LG Uplus [032640:KS], the mobile phone arm of South Korea’s LG Group [003550:KS], has pledged to recycle 100% of the industrial waste from its factories by 2025, as reported by […] - [Li Auto to Launch MEGA MPV in March 2023 Amid Competition and Safety Worries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/li-auto-to-launch-mega-mpv-in-march-2023-amid-competition-and-safety-worries/): Li Auto Inc [2015:HK], a prominent Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has revealed plans to launch its inaugural fully electric car, the MEGA multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), in March 2024, with deliveries […] - [Li-Cycle Releases Comprehensive 2023 Sustainability Report Focused on ESG Data Collection - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/li-cycle-releases-comprehensive-2023-sustainability-report-focused-on-esg-data-collection/): Li-Cycle, a leading lithium-ion battery recycling company, has released its comprehensive 2023 Sustainability Report. The report provides an in-depth look at the company - [Liaoning Fangda Seeks RMB20bn Loan to Assist HNA Airline Operations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/liaoning-fangda-seeks-rmb20bn-loan-to-assist-hna-airline-operations/): Liaoning Fangda Group Industrial is looking for a RMB20bn (USD3bn) emergency loan to help with the running of Hainan Airlines [600221:CH], the main airline business of the HNA group, as […] - [Liverpool Embraces Recycling Strategy-Carbon Neutrality by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/liverpool-embraces-recycling-strategy-carbon-neutrality-by-2030/): Liverpool City Council rolls out an Recycling-Waste Strategy, addressing the city - [Lloyds Bank Sets Up Dedicated Carbon and Nature Markets Practice to Boost Corporate Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lloyds-bank-sets-up-dedicated-carbon-and-nature-markets-practice-to-boost-corporate-sustainability/): London, Aug. 4 – Lloyds Bank has launched a Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets (VCNM) practice within its Business and Commercial Banking unit to help corporate clients navigate the rapidly […] - [London to Expand Ultra-Low Emission Zone Across Greater London Next August - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/london-to-expand-ultra-low-emission-zone-across-greater-london-next-august/): London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced a plan to expand the city’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across all London boroughs from August 2023, when drivers of older, polluting cars will be […] - [LONGi Green Energy Launches State-of-the-Art Solar Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/longi-green-energy-launches-state-of-the-art-solar-manufacturing-plant-in-malaysia/): Chinese photovoltaic company LONGi Green Energy Technology Co [601012:CH] has inaugurated its Serendah Module Plant in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in its global endeavors, as reported by Technode on […] - [LONGi Green Energy's 2023 Sustainability Report Showcases Commitment to ESG and CSR - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/longi-green-energys-2023-sustainability-report-showcases-commitment-to-esg-and-csr/): In a significant boost for climate technology innovation, LogicLadder, a leading startup specializing in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) solutions, has successfully raised $2.5 million in Series A funding. - [Longyuan Power Approved for Dual-Listing on A-share Market through Share Swap - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/longyuan-power-approved-for-dual-listing-on-a-share-market-through-share-swap/): The world’s largest wind power producer Longyuan Power [0916:HK], a partially owned subsidiary of state-owned China Energy Investment Corporate (CEIC), has obtained approval from CSRC for a dual-listing on the […] - [L'Oréal Purchases Green Electricity from French Power Giant EDF - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/loreal-purchases-green-electricity-from-french-power-giant-edf/): French cosmetics producer L’Oréal [OR:FP] signed two new green electricity procurement contracts with electric utility company EDF [EDF:FP], in a move to advance Loreal’s commitment to reaching carbon neutral for […] - [Los Angeles County Unveils Environmental Justice Plan for Vulnerable Communities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/los-angeles-county-unveils-environmental-justice-plan-for-vulnerable-communities/): Los Angeles County has launched a five-year environmental justice plan aimed at addressing pollution and climate health issues that disproportionately affect vulnerable communities. - [Lotte Chem, Itochu Join Forces in Hydrogen, Ammonia Businesses - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lotte-chem-itochu-join-forces-in-hydrogen-ammonia-businesses/): South Korea’s major chemical firm Lotte Chemical [011170:KS] and Japanese trading house Itochu [8001:JP] will team up in businesses including ammonia trading, ammonia infrastructure utilization, and hydrogen-ammonia market development, as […] - [Lotte Chemical Announces USD501.5m Investment to Produce Eco-Friendly Materials - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lotte-chemical-announces-usd501-5m-investment-to-produce-eco-friendly-materials/): Lotte Chemical [011170:KS], a South Korean chemical company, announced a USD501.5m investment plan to build plants for producing eco-friendly materials at its petrochemical complex in Daesan, as reported by Korean […] - [Lotte Chemical Seeks More M&As to Build Complete Battery Material Value Chain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lotte-chemical-seeks-more-mas-to-build-complete-battery-material-value-chain/): South Korean chemical business Lotte Chemical [011170:KS] is looking for further M&A deals to build a complete battery material value chain, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily on October […] - [Lotte Chemical to Invest USD7.9bn on Battery Materials and Hydrogen - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lotte-chemical-to-invest-usd7-9bn-on-battery-materials-and-hydrogen/): South Korea’s major chemical firm Lotte Chemical [011170:KS] plans to invest KRW10tr (USD7.9bn) into new businesses in battery materials and hydrogen energy by 2030, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Lotte Chemicals to Use Renewable Raw Materials from Neste to Produce Low-Emission Plastics - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lotte-chemicals-to-use-renewable-raw-materials-from-neste-to-produce-low-emission-plastics/): Finland’s Neste [NESTE:FH], a world-leading supplierof renewable petroleum and petroleum products, formed a partnership with South Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical [011170:KS] to produce chemicals and plastics with lower emissions, […] - [LS Cable & System to Recycle Wooden Cable Drums with Online Platform - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ls-cable-system-to-recycle-wooden-cable-drums-with-online-platform/): South Korean cable manufacturer LS Cable & System [229640:KS] will launch an online platform called On Drum to recycle wooden cable drums, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily on […] - [LSEG Sets up Sustainable Finance Innovation Unit in Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lseg-sets-up-sustainable-finance-innovation-unit-in-singapore/): London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) [LSEG:LN] announced on September 1 that it established a sustainable finance innovation unit in Singapore backed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), according to […] - [Luckin Coffee Settles with US SEC, Fined USD180m - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/luckin-coffee-settles-with-us-sec-fined-usd180m/): Chinese coffee chain company Luckin Coffee has reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its financial fraud case and the company will pay a USD180m […] - [Lufthansa Purchases 40,000 Tons of Carbon Removal Credits from Airbus - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lufthansa-purchases-40000-tons-of-carbon-removal-credits-from-airbus/): Lufthansa Group [LHA:GR] has reached a procurement contract with Airbus [AIR:FP] on the pre-purchase of 40,000 tons of carbon removal credits, as reported by ESG Today on December 7. The […] - [Luxembourg Implements CSRD into National Law, Emphasizing ESG Reporting Requirements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/luxembourg-implements-csrd-into-national-law-emphasizing-esg-reporting-requirements/): Luxembourg has officially incorporated the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) into its national legal framework, marking a significant advancement in the country - [Luxembourg Implements New ESMA Rules on ESG Fund Names - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/luxembourg-implements-new-esma-rules-on-esg-fund-names/): Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the CSSF, has rolled out rules aligned with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) guidelines on ESG-related fund names. - [Luxembourg Mulls Delaying EU CSRD Directive - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/luxembourg-mulls-delaying-eu-csrd-directive/): Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden has proposed delaying the implementation of the European Union - [Luxembourg Parliament Backs CSRD Exemption for Holding Companies in ESG Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/luxembourg-parliament-backs-csrd-exemption-for-holding-companies-in-esg-reporting/): Luxembourg’s Parliament has introduced key amendments to Bill 8370, aimed at implementing the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to clarify ESG and carbon neutral strategy reporting obligations. - [LyondellBasell and EEW Energy Explore Partnership to Recycle Plastics from Incineration Waste Streams - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/lyondellbasell-and-eew-energy-explore-partnership-to-recycle-plastics-from-incineration-waste-streams/): LyondellBasell Industries [LYBN:MM], one of the world’s largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies, and EEW Energy, a thermal waste treatment firm, have signed a letter of intent to explore a […] - [Macquarie’s Green Investment Arm Participates in Australian Energy Storage Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/macquaries-green-investment-arm-participates-in-australian-energy-storage-project/): Macquarie Group’s [MQG:AU] green investment unit has formed a collaboration with France’s Engie SA [ENGIE:FP] and the US energy storage firm Fluence Energy [FLNC:US] to construct an energy storage project […] - [Maersk Forges Green Methanol Partnership with China's Goldwind in Stride Towards Sustainable Shipping - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/maersk-forges-green-methanol-partnership-with-chinas-goldwind-in-stride-towards-sustainable-shipping/): Maersk [MAERSKB:DC], a leader in the shipping industry, has recently inked a pioneering deal with China’s Goldwind [002202:SZ] for a substantial supply of green methanol, marking a significant stride in […] - [Major Banks Developing Global Carbon Accounting Standards for Bond and Stock Sale Underwriting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/major-banks-developing-global-carbon-accounting-standards-for-bond-and-stock-sale-underwriting/): A working group consisting of major banks is currently engaged in the development of global standards for accounting carbon emissions in bond and stock sale underwriting, as reported by Reuters […] - [Major U.S. Banks Withdraw from Equator Principles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/major-u-s-banks-withdraw-from-equator-principles/): Four major U.S. banks have recently withdrawn from the Equator Principles, a crucial industry benchmark for assessing environmental and social risks in project-related finance, as reported by Reuters on March […] - [Malaysia, Laos to Promote Cross-Border Renewable Energy Trade - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysia-laos-to-promote-cross-border-renewable-energy-trade/): Malaysian electricity utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) [TNB:MK], has entered into collaboration with the stated-owned power supplier of Laos, Electricite Du Laos (EDL), to advance cross-border renewable energy (RE) […] - [Malaysia Mandates Power-Saving Measures for Large Energy Consumers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysia-mandates-power-saving-measures-for-large-energy-consumers/): Malaysia’s parliament has approved the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, a law that will require the country’s largest energy consumers to adopt power-saving measures, as reported by Reuters on October […] - [Malaysia Releases National Energy Transition Roadmap with Elevated Renewables Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysia-releases-national-energy-transition-roadmap-with-elevated-renewables-targets/): Malaysia has taken significant strides towards bolstering its renewable energy sector and embracing a green economy, as it unveiled the National Energy Transition Roadmap, reported by Nikkei Asia on July […] - [Malaysia Strengthens ESG Governance with Carbon Neutral Strategy and Green Finance Reforms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysia-strengthens-esg-governance-with-carbon-neutral-strategy-and-green-finance-reforms/): Malaysia is making significant strides in strengthening its ESG governance and carbon neutral strategy, positioning itself as a leader in Southeast Asia’s sustainability transition. - [Malaysia to Launch Voluntary Carbon Market to Accelerate Decarbonization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysia-to-launch-voluntary-carbon-market-to-accelerate-decarbonization/): Malaysia’s stock exchange, Bursa Malaysia, will launch a Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) by the end of 2022, allowing corporations to purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions, as reported by […] - [Malaysia Unveils Bold Digital Strategy to Lead ASEAN - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysia-unveils-bold-digital-strategy-to-lead-asean/): Malaysia is setting a bold course to lead the digital transformation within ASEAN, unveiling a comprehensive agenda. - [Malaysia Unveils National Sustainability Reporting Framework to Drive ESG Progress - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysia-unveils-national-sustainability-reporting-framework-to-drive-esg-progress/): Malaysia has launched the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) to provide investors and financiers with the critical sustainability information they need for informed capital allocation decisions. - [Malaysia Urged to Prioritize Green Shipping-Global Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysia-urged-to-prioritize-green-shipping-global-sustainability/): Malaysia is being urged to prioritize green shipping to remain competitive in the global maritime industry. - [Malaysian Bar Advocates for Strengthened Emissions Laws to Boost ESG Compliance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysian-bar-advocates-for-strengthened-emissions-laws-to-boost-esg-compliance/): In a recent development aimed at enhancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance, the Malaysian Bar has called for a significant elevation of emissions laws in the country. - [Malaysian Businesses Must Embrace ESG for US Market Success - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysian-businesses-must-embrace-esg-for-us-market-success/): Malaysian businesses are being urged to prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance to remain competitive in the lucrative US market. - [Malaysia’s DiBiz Launches Online Trading Platform for Sustainable Palm Oil - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysias-dibiz-launches-online-trading-platform-for-sustainable-palm-oil/): Malaysian tech company DiBiz has established Trustparent Marketplace, the world’s first online trading platform for certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), as reported by Reuters on March 8.  The Trustparent Marketplace […] - [Malaysia's Maybank Pledges USD11.88bn to Sustainable Financial Products and Services - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysias-maybank-pledges-usd119bn-to-sustainable-financial-products-and-services/): Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) [MAY:MK], Malaysia’s largest bank by assets, said on July 19 to implement a USD11.88bn sustainable financing framework this year, as reported by CNA on the same […] - [Malaysia's Palm Oil Board and Petronas Collaborate to Explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Palm-Based Resources - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysias-palm-oil-board-and-petronas-collaborate-to-explore-sustainable-aviation-fuel-from-palm-based-resources/): Malaysia’s palm oil board and state oil firm Petronas [PET:MK] have inked a pact to explore the utilization of used cooking oil and residual palm oil materials for the creation […] - [Malaysia’s Petronas to invest USD1.6bn in Indian Green ammonia Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/malaysias-petronas-to-invest-usd1-6bn-in-indian-green-ammonia-project/): Malaysian state-owned energy company Petronas [6033:MK] and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte will invest in a large green ammonia manufacturing project in India, as reported by the Financial Times on October 30. […] - [MAS Releases Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Providers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mas-releases-code-of-conduct-for-esg-ratings-and-data-providers/): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a Code of Conduct (Code) for providers of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating and data products, as reported by ESG Today […] - [Mastercard to Remove First-Use Plastics from Cards by 2028 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mastercard-to-remove-first-use-plastics-from-cards-by-2028/): Mastercard [MA:US] has pledged to remove first-use PVC plastics from its payment cards by 2028, as reported by ESG Today on April 10. From January 1, 2028, Mastercard will require all banks issuing its payment cards to use sustainable materials, such as recycled […] - [Mastering CDP Reporting: Guide to Boost Environmental Accountability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mastering-cdp-reporting-guide-to-boost-environmental-accountability/): In an era where environmental issues are increasingly at the forefront of global attention, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report has emerged as a critical tool in the quest for sustainable ecological practices. - [Mastering PCAF Carbon Footprint Calculation for Banks: A Step-by-Step Guide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mastering-pcaf-carbon-footprint-calculation-for-banks-a-step-by-step-guide/): In this article, we’ll explore the importance of carbon footprint calculation for banks using the PCAF methodology. You’ll learn the key concepts, calculation steps, and benefits of adopting PCAF standards, as well as insights from real-world examples of banks leading the way in climate responsibility. - [Mastering TCFD Climate Disclosure Recommendations in 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mastering-tcfd-climate-disclosure-recommendations-in-2025/): In 2025, climate-related financial disclosures are no longer be a niche concern; they are a global concern. - [Mastering TCFD Disclosure: Core Elements & Future Trends in ESG Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mastering-tcfd-disclosure-core-elements-future-trends-in-esg-reporting/): The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), established by the Financial Stability Board, aims to improve and increase the reporting of climate-related financial information. - [Mastering the 2024 CDP Reporting Changes - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mastering-the-2024-cdp-reporting-changes/): In this blog, we - [Measuring Social Impact: Key Indicators for Success - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/measuring-social-impact-key-indicators-for-success/): Introduction Social impact has become a buzzword in today’s business and nonprofit lexicon, but its implications go far beyond trendy jargon. It represents a shift in the way organizations define […] - [Measuring What Matters: ESG Metrics and KPIs Explained - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/measuring-what-matters-esg-metrics-and-kpis-explained/): The world has been witnessing a paradigm shift in the way business success is defined. No longer is it just about profitability and revenue growth; companies are now also evaluated […] - [MEE Accuses Four Carbon Emission Data Trackers of Data Fraud - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mee-accuses-four-carbon-emission-data-trackers-of-data-fraud/): China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) accused four carbon data verification agencies of data fraud in their carbon emission reports on March 14, as reported by Reuters on the […] - [MEE, CDB Sign MoU to Support Ecological Protection - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mee-cdb-sign-mou-to-support-ecological-protection/): Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) and China Development Bank (CDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on January 6, to continue supporting ecological and environmental protection projects in […] - [MEE: China Invests Over USD100bn in Renewables for Five Consecutive Years - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mee-china-invests-over-usd100bn-in-renewables-for-five-consecutive-years/): China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) stated at a press release that the country has been investing over USD100bn in the renewable sector for five years in a row, […] - [MEE: China to Expand National Carbon Market Soon - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mee-china-to-expand-national-carbon-market-soon/): China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) unveiled that China will strive to expand its carbon trading market “as soon as possible”, according to the official website of the State […] - [MEE Entrusts CISA with Preparation to Include Steel Industry in ETS - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mee-entrusts-cisa-with-preparation-for-including-steel-industry-in-ets/): The Ministry of Ecological Environment (MEE) recently entrusted China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) with preliminary tasks to bring the iron and steel industry into the national carbon emissions trading […] - [MEE Involves Carbon Emission into Environmental Assessments of Industrial Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mee-involves-carbon-emission-into-environmental-assessments-of-industrial-projects/): China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued new guidelines to tighten scrutiny over industrial projects with high energy use and emissions, in a move to promote the green and […] - [MEE Issues Rules for National Carbon Emission Rights Trading Scheme - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mee-issues-rules-for-national-carbon-emission-rights-trading-scheme/): China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) officially published a set of interim rules for carbon emission rights trading, governing registration, trading specification, and settlement of emission rights for the […] - [MEE Launches Public Consultation of National ETS Draft Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mee-launches-public-review-of-national-ets-draft-law/): China’s Ministry of Ecology and the Environment (MEE) has started the public review of its newly released draft legislation for the national carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS), as reported by […] - [MEE Releases Trial Administration Measures for Carbon Emission Permit Trading - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mee-releases-trial-administration-measures-for-carbon-emission-permit-trading/): Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) issued trial administration measures to regulate national carbon emission permit trading on December 31, 2020, according to the department’s official website on January 5. […] - [MEE Requires Implementation Plans from Local Governments to Peak Carbon Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mee-requires-implementation-plans-from-local-governments-to-peak-carbon-emissions/): China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) has ordered local governments to establish clear goals and implementation plans for hitting carbon emission peak by 2030, especially for key industries including […] - [MEE to Strictly Oversee Emissions of All Enterprises from March 1 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mee-to-strictly-oversee-emissions-of-all-enterprises-from-march-1/): All enterprises must hold certificates to discharge pollution from March 1, according to the new requirements released by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), as reported by China National […] - [Menzies Aviation's Net-Zero Targets Approved by SBTi - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/menzies-aviations-net-zero-targets-approved-by-sbti/): Menzies Aviation, a leading service partner to airports and airlines worldwide and an Agility Global company, has announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved its science-based targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. - [Mercedes-Benz Balances Investment in EVs and Combustion Engines Amid Push for Carbon Neutrality by 2039 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mercedes-benz-balances-investment-in-evs-and-combustion-engines-amid-push-for-carbon-neutrality-by-2039/): Mercedes-Benz Group is poised to launch several new models in the next two to three years, addressing the limitations of its initial battery-powered cars while boosting investment in profitable fuel-burning vehicles. - [Mercedes-Benz Expands Sustainability Efforts with New Centres of Excellence in India - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mercedes-benz-expands-sustainability-efforts-with-new-centres-of-excellence-in-india/): Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has expanded its Sustainability Garage initiative by opening two new Centres of Excellence in Hyderabad and New Delhi. - [Mercedes-Benz to Buy 50,000 Tons of Low-Carbon Steel Annually from US Steelmaker - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mercedes-benz-to-buy-50000-tons-of-low-carbon-steel-annually-from-us-steelmaker/): Mercedes-Benz [MBG:GR] has entered into an agreement with Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI), a prominent US steel producer and metals recycler, to secure a supply of more than 50,000 tons of carbon-reduced steel […] - [Merging Green Bonds and ESG: The Financial Strategy of Tomorrow - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/merging-green-bonds-and-esg-the-financial-strategy-of-tomorrow/): The shift towards sustainability is not only a moral or environmental imperative but is rapidly becoming a financial one. Amidst the evolving paradigms of the business world, two notable instruments […] - [Meta and European Union Agree to Stress Test on Online Content Rules Following Demands for Child Safety - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/meta-and-european-union-agree-to-stress-test-on-online-content-rules-following-demands-for-child-safety/): Meta [META:US] and the European Union have reached an agreement to conduct a stress test in July to evaluate the EU’s online content regulations, as reported by Reuters on June […] - [Meta and FTC Lock Horns in Legal Battle Over Privacy Regulations and Data Control for Young Users - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/meta-and-ftc-lock-horns-in-legal-battle-over-privacy-regulations-and-data-control-for-young-users/): Meta [META:US], the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, found itself embroiled in a legal battle with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over proposed changes to a 2019 […] - [Meta Hit with Record Fine and Data Transfer Suspension by EU Privacy Regulator - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/meta-hit-with-record-fine-and-data-transfer-suspension-by-eu-privacy-regulator/): Meta [META:US], the parent company of Facebook [FB:US], has been hit with a historic EUR1.2bn (USD1.3bn) fine by the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) in Ireland, the leading privacy regulator in […] - [Meta Platforms Loses Fight Against German Data Curbs as EU Court Backs Antitrust Watchdog - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/meta-platforms-loses-fight-against-german-data-curbs-as-eu-court-backs-antitrust-watchdog/): In a significant blow to Meta Platforms [META:US], the top court of the European Union has upheld the power of Germany’s antitrust watchdog to investigate privacy breaches, thereby challenging Meta’s […] - [Meta to Limit Use of Advertising Data to Resolve Competition Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/meta-to-limit-use-of-advertising-data-to-resolve-competition-concerns/): Meta [META:US] has offered not to use other businesses’ advertising data for its online classified ad service, Facebook Marketplace, as reported by Reuters on May 26. The offer was intended to […] - [Mexican Budget Airline Viva Aerobus to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Finland's Neste - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mexican-budget-airline-viva-aerobus-to-purchase-sustainable-aviation-fuel-from-finlands-neste/): Viva Aerobus [VIVACPO:MM], a budget airline from Mexico, has agreed to purchase 1 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finland’s Neste [NESTE:FH], one of the largest producers of SAF, according to […] - [Mexican Regulator to Punish State Oil Firm Pemex for Illegal Gas Flaring - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mexican-regulator-to-punish-state-oil-firm-pemex-for-illegal-gas-flaring/): Mexico’s northern state Nuevo Leon warned that it would seek penalties for indebted state-owned oil company Pemex after detecting a significant increase in visible emissions from its Cadereyta refinery on […] - [Mexico Mandates Sustainability Reporting for Securities Issuers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mexico-mandates-sustainability-reporting-for-securities-issuers/): Mexico has introduced mandatory sustainability reporting for securities issuers and other securities market participants. - [Mexico’s Pemex Targets Net-Zero, 30% Methane Cut - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mexicos-pemex-targets-net-zero-30-methane-cut/): Mexico’s state-owned oil company has introduced its first-ever Sustainability Plan, marking a pivotal step in aligning with global ESG principles. - [Microsoft Advances Sustainability Reporting with 234,000 Carbon Removal Credits Purchase - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-advances-sustainability-reporting-with-234000-carbon-removal-credits-purchase/): Microsoft has taken a significant step toward enhancing its sustainability reporting and ESG commitments by purchasing 234,000 Rainforest Restoration Carbon Removal Credits from Toroto, a Mexico-based company specializing in ecosystem restoration projects. - [Microsoft Boosts Carbon Removal Efforts with Vaulted Deep for 4.9M tonne deal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-boosts-carbon-removal-efforts-with-vaulted-deep-for-4-9m-tonne-deal/): Discover How Microsoft Boosts Carbon Removal Efforts. - [Microsoft, Fujitsu Team up for Developing Sustainability Transformation Solutions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-fujitsu-team-up-for-developing-sustainability-transformation-solutions/): Microsoft [MSFT:US] and Japanese information technology firm Fujitsu [6702:JP] have announced a five-year strategic partnership to jointly develop and deploy sustainability transformation-focused cloud solutions across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and the […] - [Microsoft Purchases 32,000 Tons of Biochar Carbon Removal Credits from Carbonfuture - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-purchases-32000-tons-of-biochar-carbon-removal-credits-from-carbonfuture/): Microsoft [MSFT:US] has signed an offtake agreement with Carbonfuture, a leading carbon removal solutions provider, to attain biochar carbon removal (BCR) credits from the Exomad Green Concepción project located in […] - [Microsoft Purchases 350,000 Carbon Removal Credits from Kenyan Agroforestry Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-purchases-350000-carbon-removal-credits-from-kenyan-agroforestry-project/): Microsoft [MSFT:US] has signed a six-year offtake agreement with Catona Climate, a climate finance company, to buy 350,000 tons of carbon removal credits generated by an agroforestry project in Kenya, as […] - [Microsoft Separates Teams from Office amid EU Antitrust Scrutiny - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-separates-teams-from-office-amid-eu-antitrust-scrutiny/): Microsoft [MSFT:US] will spin off Teams, its chat and video app, from its Office product globally, followingstrengthened EU antitrust scrutiny over this bundle salesmodel, as reported by Reuters on April […] - [Microsoft Settles FTC Charges for USD20M Over Unauthorized Collection of Children's Personal Information - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-settles-ftc-charges-for-usd20m-over-unauthorized-collection-of-childrens-personal-information/): Microsoft [MSFT:US] has agreed to pay USD20m as part of a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after being accused of unlawfully gathering personal information from children without […] - [Microsoft Signs 400-MW PPA to Utilize Solar Energy in Texas - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-signs-400-mw-ppa-to-utilize-solar-energy-in-texas/): Microsoft has signed two 200-megawatt (MW) power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) to acquire clean electricity from two solar plants under development in Texas, as reported by […] - [Microsoft Signs Its First Ocean-Based Carbon Removal Agreement with Running Tide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-signs-its-first-ocean-based-carbon-removal-agreement-with-running-tide/): Microsoft [MSFT:US] signed a two-year agreement with US-based ocean health company Running Tide to remove 12,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (C02e), as reported by ESG Today on March 10. Running […] - [Microsoft Strengthens ESG Commitment with New Supplier Decarbonization Team to Advance Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-strengthens-esg-commitment-with-new-supplier-decarbonization-team-to-advance-carbon-neutral-strategy/): In a significant move toward achieving its carbon neutral strategy, Microsoft has launched a new supplier decarbonization team to address the rising emissions linked to its cloud and AI operations. - [Microsoft Taiwan Launches Green Team Alliance to Help Taiwanese Firms Decarbonize - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-taiwan-launches-green-team-alliance-to-help-taiwanese-firms-decarbonize/): Microsoft’s [MSFT:US] Taiwan unit has formed the Taiwan ICT Sustainability Green Team to help local firms reduce carbon emissions, as reported by Microsoft’s website on June 24. In addition to […] - [Microsoft to Defend Users of Its AI Tools against Copyright Infringement Lawsuits - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-to-defend-users-of-its-ai-tools-against-copyright-infringement-lawsuits/): Microsoft [MSFT:US] has committed to taking legal responsibility for copyright infringement arising from AI-generated content in its office software, including Word, PowerPoint, and GitHub Copilot, an AI-driven coding assistant, as […] - [Microsoft to Purchase 12GW of Solar Panels from South Korean Manufacturer Qcells - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-to-purchase-12gw-of-solar-panels-from-south-korean-manufacturer-qcells/): Microsoft [MSFT:US] has inked a solar panel procurement agreement with Qcells, a clean energy subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group [000880:KS], as reported by Reuters on January 8. Under […] - [Microsoft Wins EU Antitrust Approval for USD69bn Acquisition of Blizzard - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsoft-wins-eu-antitrust-approval-for-usd69bn-acquisition-of-blizzard/): Microsoft [MSFT:US] has received antitrust approval from the European Commission for its proposed USD69bn acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard [ATVI:US], as reported by CNBC on May 15. This approval […] - [Microsoft’s Investment in Mistrl AI Faces EU Investigation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/microsofts-investment-in-mistrl-ai-faces-eu-investigation/): The European Commission, the EU’s top antitrust watchdog, plans to probe into Microsoft’s [MSFT:US] new partnership with French artificial intelligence (AI) startup Mistral AI, as reported by Politico on February […] - [Middle East Businesses Must Balance ESG Initiatives with Employee Priorities for Fair Pay and Career Growth - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/middle-east-businesses-must-balance-esg-initiatives-with-employee-priorities-for-fair-pay-and-career-growth/): A recent PwC survey reveals that 80% of Middle East business leaders have formal sustainability strategies, yet employees prioritize fair pay and career growth over ESG initiatives. - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/miit-defines-low-speed-electric-vehicles-as-passenger-cars-for-regulation/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/miit-defines-low-speed-electric-vehicles-as-passenger-cars-for-regulation/): - [MIIT Orders 157 Apps to Rectify Infringements on User Information - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/miit-orders-157-apps-to-rectify-for-infringement-of-user-information/): Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published the first batch of problematic mobile applications on January 22. Such apps illegally collected and used users’ personal information, as reported by […] - [MIIT Plans for New Rules on Personal Information Protection in Mobile Apps - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/miit-plans-for-new-rules-on-personal-information-protection-in-mobile-apps/): The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is drafting regulations on protecting personal information in mobile applications to clarify the bottom line and redlines, as reported by Xinhua on […] - [MIIT Plans to Regulate E-Cigarettes as Traditional Tobacco - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/miit-plans-to-regulate-e-cigarettes-as-traditional-tobacco/): Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published on March 22 that it planned to add a clause to the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Tobacco Patent Sales […] - [MIIT Publishes New Industry Regulations for PV Manufacturing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/miit-publishes-new-industry-regulations-for-pv-manufacturing/): The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has published new industry regulations for the photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing sector, as the latest update to the 2018 rules, as reported by […] - [MIIT Publishes New Steel Capacity Swap Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/miit-publishes-new-steel-capacity-swap-rules/): China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published new swap rules for new steel production capacity, in order to accelerate the elimination of low-grade and outdated steelmaking capacity and […] - [MIIT Solicits Public Opinion on Draft ICV Regulation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/miit-solicits-public-opinion-on-draft-icv-regulation/): China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) started a public consultation on a draft regulation set for the entry administration of the domestic intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) industry, as […] - [Mining Sector: the Growing Focus on ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mining-sector-the-growing-focus-on-esg/): COVID-19 has given many investors a chance to step back and evaluate the longevity of companies in the face of sudden critical incidents. It has defined the need for ESG […] - [Mississippi Accuses BlackRock of Misleading Statements Related to ESG Investing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mississippi-accuses-blackrock-of-misleading-statements-related-to-esg-investing/): The US state of Mississippi has issued a legal warning to BlackRock [BLK:US] over “false and misleading statements to Mississippi investors” related to its environmental, social and, governance (ESG) investment […] - [Mitsubishi and Stakeholders Raise USD692m for Laos Wind Farm - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-and-stakeholders-raise-usd692m-for-laos-wind-farm/): On April 10, Mitsubishi Corp [8058:JP] announced that it, along with other stakeholders including the Monsoon wind power project in Laos, has obtained USD692m in wind farm funding as reported […] - [Mitsubishi Chemical to Develop Carbon-Neutral Materials - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-chemical-to-develop-carbon-neutral-materials/): Japan’s major industrial materials producer, Mitsubishi Chemical [4188:JP], aims to realize net-zero emission in the production of methyl methacrylate (MMA) by 2026, a material applied in plastics for vehicle parts […] - [Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America Acquires Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Pennsylvania - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-heavy-industries-america-acquires-utility-scale-solar-projects-in-pennsylvania/): Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has acquired a portfolio of three utility-scale solar power projects in Southwestern Pennsylvania from Oriden, an MHI Group company based in Pittsburgh. - [Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Build Transportable Small Nuclear Reactors in the Next Ten Years - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-heavy-industries-to-build-transportable-small-nuclear-reactors-in-the-next-ten-years/): Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries [7011:JP] plans to develop and commercialize nuclear reactors small enough to be delivered on trucks by the end of the next decade, as reported by Nikkei […] - [Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Works with Bakken Energy on Clean Hydrogen Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-heavy-industries-works-with-bakken-energy-on-clean-hydrogen-projects/): Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries [7011:JP] is in talks with US utility firm Bakken Energy on clean hydrogen projects with an annual capacity of over 300,000 tons, as reported by Nikkei […] - [Mitsubishi Heavy to Release Small Modular Carbon Capture Devices in 2023 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-heavy-to-release-small-modular-carbon-capture-devices-in-2023/): Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries [7011:JP] plans to roll out a set of compact carbon capture units next year, targeting small businesses that seek carbon reduction but cannot afford large carbon […] - [Mitsubishi Joins Bill Gates-backed Green Innovation Scheme with USD100m Investment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-joins-bill-gates-backed-green-innovation-scheme-with-usd100m-investment/): Japan’s Mitsubishi Group [8058:JP] will invest USD100m in the Breakthrough Energy Catalyst program (Catalyst), which is supported by Bill Gates to speed up the deployment of green innovations such as […] - [Mitsubishi, Mitsui Participate in Australian Carbon Capture and Storage Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-mitsui-participate-in-australian-carbon-capture-and-storage-project/): Japan’s Mitsubishi [8058:JP] and Mitsui [8031:JP] will team up for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project located in the seabed of Western Australia, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Mitsubishi Motors Shells Out USD12bn for Developing Green Cars by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-motors-shells-out-usd12bn-for-developing-green-cars-by-2030/): Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors [7211:JP] released a plan to boost its investment in developing electrified cars including hybrid and battery electric vehicles by 2030, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Mitsubishi Plans for A Large Ammonia Hub in Texas - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-plans-for-a-large-ammonia-hub-in-texas/): Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp [8058:JP] is mulling constructing one of the world’s largest ammonia production facilities in Texas, as reported by Nikkei Asia on September 28. On the same […] - [Mitsubishi to Build Massive Green Hydrogen Plan in the Netherlands with USD690m Investment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-to-build-massive-green-hydrogen-plan-in-the-netherlands-with-usd690m-investment/): Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp [8058:JP] plans to invest more than JPY100bn (USD690m) to build one of the world’s largest green hydrogen production facilities in the Netherlands, as reported by […] - [Mitsubishi to Sell Renewable Energy Certificates to Murata Manufacturing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsubishi-to-sell-renewable-energy-certificates-to-murata-manufacturing/): Japanese trading house Mitsubishi [8058:JP] will start selling renewable electricity certificates (RECs) for buyers to offset the emissions from their power consumption, with Japanese electronic components producer Murata Manufacturing [6981:JP] […] - [Mitsui and Petronas Start Feasibility Study for CCS in Malaysia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsui-and-petronas-start-feasibility-study-for-ccs-in-malaysia/): Japanese trading house Mitsui [8031:JP] has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company Petronas [PTG:MK] to jointly study the feasibility of storing industrial carbon […] - [Mitsui, Mitsubishi to Manufacture Low-Carbon LNG Using Renewable Power in the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsui-mitsubishi-to-manufacture-low-carbon-lng-using-renewable-power-in-the-us/): Japanese trading houses Mitsui [8031:JP] and Mitsubishi[8058:JP] have formed a partnership with US-based Sempra Infrastructure [SRE:US] to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced using a low-carbon process, as reported by […] - [Mitsui, Mitsubishi, TotalEnergies Participate in Carbon Capture Project in Louisiana - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mitsui-mitsubishi-totalenergies-participate-in-carbon-capture-project-in-louisiana/): Japan’s Mitsui [8031:JP], Mitsubishi [8058:JP], and France’s TotalEnergies [TTE:FP] have signed an agreement with US energy company Sempra Energy’s [SRE:US] natural gas unit to develop a carbon capture project in […] - [Mizuho Develops Verification Framework to Evaluate Clients’ Climate Transition Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mizuho-develops-verification-framework-to-evaluate-clients-climate-transition-strategies/): Mizuho Financial Group [8411:JP] has developed a framework to verify the credibility and transparency of clients’ transition strategies, with an aim to “more proactively supply the necessary financing for the […] - [Mizuho Launches EUD800m Green Bond Offering - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mizuho-launches-eud800m-green-bond-offering/): Mizuho Financial Group (MHFG) [8411:JP], the controller of Japanese megabank Mizuho Bank, has issued a EUD800m (USD796.2m) green bond to finance environmental-friendly projects, as reported by ESG Today on September […] - [Mobilizing Capital for ESG: Investment Trends in the APAC Landscape - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mobilizing-capital-for-esg-investment-trends-in-the-apac-landscape-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, characterized by its dynamic economies and burgeoning markets, has been a magnet for investors for several decades. However, in recent years, there’s been a distinct pivot […] - ["Mobilizing Capital for ESG: Investment Trends in the APAC Landscape" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mobilizing-capital-for-esg-investment-trends-in-the-apac-landscape/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, characterized by its dynamic economies and burgeoning markets, has been a magnet for investors for several decades. However, in recent years, there’s been a distinct pivot […] - [MoE to Tighten Supervision on Online Education Marketing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/moe-to-tighten-supervision-on-online-education-marketing/): China’s Ministry of Education (MoE) stated that it will partner with other departments to further regulate the online education market, in an interview with the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection […] - [MOFCOM Formulating Measures to Address Food Waste - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mofcom-formulating-measures-to-address-food-waste/): MOFCOM announced that it will formulate measures to stop food waste, as reported by the Paper on December 10, 2020. In a statement, MOFCOM encouraged the catering industry to focus […] - [MOFCOM Publishes Notice to Ease Used-Car Trading Regulations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mofcom-publishes-notice-to-ease-used-car-trading-regulations/): China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), Ministry of State Security (MSS), and State Taxation Administration (STA) have jointly published a notice, outlining plans to ease secondhand vehicle trading regulations in the […] - [MOJ's Strategy for Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mojs-strategy-for-achieving-net-zero-carbon-emissions/): The Net Zero Carbon Strategy outlined by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) marks a significant stride towards sustainability within the UK government sector, underscoring a commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. - [More US Offshore Wind Projects to Qualify for 10% Energy Communities Tax Credit - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/more-us-offshore-wind-projects-to-qualify-for-10-energy-communities-tax-credit/): The Biden administration has released new rules to make it easier for offshore wind developers to apply for the Energy Communities subsidy, namely tax credits for projects planned in areas […] - [Morgan Stanley Launches USD1bn Private Equity Strategy to Fund Carbon Mitigation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/morgan-stanley-launches-usd1bn-private-equity-strategy-to-fund-carbon-mitigation/): Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) [MS:US] launched a growth-oriented private equity strategy to invest USD1bn in companies that will remove 1bn tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 2050 or […] - [Morocco Approves $32.5 Billion in Green Hydrogen Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/morocco-approves-32-5-billion-in-green-hydrogen-projects/): Morocco has approved $32.5 billion in green hydrogen projects as part of its strategy to cut industrial emissions. - [Morocco, India’s Adani in Talks to Develop Massive Hydrogen Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/morocco-indias-adani-in-talks-to-develop-massive-hydrogen-project/): Morocco is studying the possibility of sealing an investment deal for two industrial projects in 2023, and Indian private conglomerate Adani Group [ADE:IN] is among the firms interested in the […] - [MoT Asks Didi to Conduct Rectification for Price Increases - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mot-asks-didi-to-conduct-rectification-for-price-increases/): The Ministry of Transport (MoT) held a meeting with ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing on March 5, as reported by Caixin on the same day. Didi recently had adjusted its pricing […] - [MSCI Faces ESG Growth Challenges Amid Rising Market Uncertainty - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/msci-faces-esg-growth-challenges-amid-rising-market-uncertainty/): MSCI, a leading provider in the ESG and climate data sector, is experiencing a slowdown in its ESG-related revenue growth. - [MSCI Releases ESG Ratings of 35 Chinese Listed Brokers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/msci-releases-esg-ratings-of-35-chinese-listed-brokers/): MSCI [MSCI:US] recently published the newest ESG scores of 35 Chinese securities companies listed in A-share and H-share markets, as reported by People.cn on November 4. In comparison with 2019, […] - [MSCI Releases Implied Temperature Rise Indicator for Climate Goal Alignment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/msci-releases-implied-temperature-rise-indicator-for-climate-goal-alignment/): MSCI has announced the launch of its Implied Temperature Rise solution for investors to track how companies align with global temperature targets, according to Sina Finance on September 15. The […] - [MUFG, Top Banks Publish Asia’s Financial Transition Guidelines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mufg-top-banks-publish-asias-financial-transition-guidelines/): The Asian Transition Finance (ATF) Study Group, a consortium of multiple private financial institutions, drew up guidelines for financing low-carbon technologies and energy transition projects in Asia to help tackle […] - [Mumbai Sets Timeline to Reach Net-Zero Emission - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mumbai-sets-timeline-to-reach-net-zero-emission/): India’s richest city Mumbai has released a 30-year roadmap named Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) to tackle climate change and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, making it the first […] - [Mumbai Teams Up With South Korea To Build Smarter Sustainable Urban Infrastructure - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/mumbai-teams-up-with-south-korea-to-build-smarter-sustainable-urban-infrastructure/): In a significant boost to its ESG and carbon neutral strategy, Mumbai has partnered with South Korean institutions to fast-track sustainable urban development under the Mumbai 3.0 roadmap. - [Munich Re Exits Insurance Climate Group over Antirust Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/munich-re-exits-insurance-climate-group-over-antirust-risks/): German insurer Munich Re [MUV2:GR], the world’s largest reinsurer, announced that it was withdrawing from the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) to avoid antitrust risks, as reported by Reuters on March […] - [National Australia Bank Issues New ESG Derivatives to Australian Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/national-australia-bank-issues-new-esg-derivatives-to-australian-business/): National Australia Bank (NAB) launched ESG-related derivative products on September 1 to push its Australian clients towards sustainable targets, according to NAB’s website on the same day. These new derivative […] - [National Carbon Market May Prioritize Inclusion of Cement, Electrolytic Aluminum Industries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/national-carbon-market-may-prioritize-inclusion-of-cement-electrolytic-aluminum-industries/): The national carbon emission trading system (ETS) may give priority to including the cement and electrolytic aluminum industries, which also have good carbon emission data, following the 2,225 power generation […] - [Nations Agree on Setting Loss and Damage Fund for Vulnerable Countries at COP27 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nations-agree-on-setting-loss-and-damage-fund-for-vulnerable-countries-at-cop27/): Nearly 200 countries at the COP27 climate summit reached an overarching climate agreement to set up a “loss and damage” fund to support poor countries harmed by the impacts of […] - [Nations Reach Deal to Protect Biodiversity at COP15 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nations-reach-deal-to-protect-biodiversity-at-cop15/): Delegates from nearly 200 countries signed an agreement to halt and reverse nature loss at the UN Biodiversity Conference COP15 co-hosted by China and Canada, as reported by South China […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/navigating-environmental-permits-in-an-esg-framework/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/navigating-environmental-permits-in-an-esg-framework/): - [Navigating ESG Trends: The Rise of Sustainable Investing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/navigating-esg-trends-the-rise-of-sustainable-investing/): In the modern financial landscape, the ascendancy of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria stands out as a transformative force, reshaping the way investors view and assess businesses. ESG goes […] - [Navigating Risks: Effective IRO Approaches for Successful CSRD Implementation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/navigating-risks-effective-iro-approaches-for-successful-csrd-implementation/): Explore how the integration of Impact, Risk, and Opportunity (IRO) management within the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)... - [Navigating SFDR: A Guide to ESG Reporting for Investors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/navigating-sfdr-a-guide-to-esg-reporting-for-investors/): The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is a pivotal regulatory framework aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in financial markets, specifically within the sphere of sustainable investing. - [Navigating the Complexities of EU Taxonomy Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/navigating-the-complexities-of-eu-taxonomy-reporting/): The European Union has been making significant strides in guiding companies towards enhanced sustainability practices. This has been largely achieved through the implementation of innovative regulatory frameworks such as the EU Taxonomy and the introduction of more stringent sustainability reporting requirements. - [Navigating the Complexity of ESG Metrics in Today's Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/navigating-the-complexity-of-esg-metrics-in-todays-market/): Introduction Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics have steadily moved from the periphery to the forefront of investment decision-making. These criteria provide a comprehensive lens through which investors, stakeholders, and […] - [INSIGHTS | Navigating the ESG Landscape in 2024 - Unveiling Ten Pivotal Trends - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/navigating-the-esg-landscape-in-2024-unveiling-ten-pivotal-trends/): In the ever-evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations, the year 2024 is poised to mark a transformative chapter. As the global community grapples with unprecedented challenges, businesses […] - [Navigating the ESG Regulatory Landscape: A Guide for APAC Enterprises - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/navigating-the-esg-regulatory-landscape-a-guide-for-apac-enterprises-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, characterized by its dynamism, diversity, and economic vitality, is witnessing an evolving regulatory landscape in the realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. As sustainability […] - ["Navigating the ESG Regulatory Landscape: A Guide for APAC Enterprises" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/navigating-the-esg-regulatory-landscape-a-guide-for-apac-enterprises/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, characterized by its dynamism, diversity, and economic vitality, is witnessing an evolving regulatory landscape in the realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. As sustainability […] - [NDRC: China to Lower Energy Intensity by 2.5% This Year - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ndrc-china-to-lower-energy-intensity-by-2-5-this-year/): China has set out more ambitious targets for reducing energy intensity in 2024 after falling short of the objective set for last year, as reported by Reuters on March 5. […] - [NDRC, NEA Promote Electricity Spot Markets with Inclusion of Renewables - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ndrc-nea-promote-spot-electricity-market-and-allow-renewables-participate/): NDRC and National Energy Administration (NEA) jointly published a notice on facilitating electricity spot market pilot projects on April 28, as reported by Caixin on May 10. The document called […] - [NDRC, NEA Release 2021 Provincial Renewable Electricity Consumption Quotas - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ndrc-nea-release-2021-provincial-renewable-electricity-consumption-quotas/): National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and National Energy Administration (NEA) jointly released the renewable electricity consumption quotas for each province in 2021 and the expected targets in 2022 on […] - [NDRC Works on 14th FYP Action Plan on Plastic Control - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ndrc-works-on-14th-fyp-action-plan-on-plastic-control/): NDRC is preparing an action plan on plastic pollution control in the 14th Five-Year Plan (FYP) period, according to relevant personnel from the Department of Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection […] - [NEA Director: China to Accelerate Wind, Solar Development in 2021 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nea-director-china-to-accelerate-wind-solar-development-in-2021/): Zhang Jianhua, director of China’s National Energy Administration (NEA), gave details that the country plans to speed up green energy development in 2021, with priorities on wind and solar power, […] - [NEA to Promote Pilot Programs for Rooftop Distributed PV Panels - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nea-to-promote-pilot-programs-for-rooftop-distributed-pv-panels/): China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) plans to carry out pilot programs for rooftop distributed photovoltaic (PV) panels across the country, in order to accelerate the development of rooftop distributed PVs, […] - [Nearly 95% of Apple Suppliers Pledge to Use 100% Renewable Energy by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nearly-95-of-apple-suppliers-pledge-to-use-100-renewable-energy-by-2030/): Apple [APPL:US] has revealed that 320 suppliers, representing 95% of the group’s direct manufacturing spend, have committed to using 100% renewable energy for producing Apple products, as reported by ESG […] - [Nearly a Third of UK Middle Market Businesses Lack Sustainability Strategy, Raising Concerns for North West’s Net-Zero Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nearly-a-third-of-uk-middle-market-businesses-lack-sustainability-strategy-raising-concerns-for-north-wests-net-zero-goals/): A recent survey from RSM UK reveals that nearly a third of UK middle market businesses lack a formal sustainability strategy, raising concerns about their commitment to achieving the North West - [Net-Zero for Chinese Tech: A Quick Look at Alibaba’s Carbon Neutrality Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/net-zero-for-chinese-tech-a-quick-look-at-alibabas-carbon-neutrality-plan/): Alibaba Group [BABA:US], a Chinese e-commerce giant and one of the largest tech companies in the world, pledged to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations and reduce emissions across its […] - [Netherlands Commits $726 Million to Carbon Capture Project After Shell, Total Cut Pipeline Investment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/netherlands-commits-726-million-to-carbon-capture-project-after-shell-total-cut-pipeline-investment/): The Netherlands has pledged €639 million ($726 million) to rescue the Aramis carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. - [New and media - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-and-media/): - [New CDP Disclosure Platform Enhances ESG Reporting Efficiency - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-cdp-disclosure-platform-enhances-esg-reporting-efficiency/): CDP, the leading independent environmental disclosure system, has launched a new platform aimed at improving the efficiency of environmental reporting and promoting faster climate action. - [New CSRD Standards Drive Transparency and Accountability in EU - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-csrd-standards-drive-transparency-and-accountability-in-eu/): The European Union - [New ESG Guide Empowers Charities and SMEs with 137 Practical Sustainability Steps - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-esg-guide-empowers-charities-and-smes-with-137-practical-sustainability-steps/): A groundbreaking new guide, “ESG Sustainability Made Easy for Charities and SMEs” by sustainability expert Adam Reutens-Tan - [New ESG Regulations Set to Revolutionize Sustainability in Financial Markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-esg-regulations-set-to-revolutionize-sustainability-in-financial-markets/): In a pivotal development for financial market participants, the European Union - [New ESG Regulatory Guidelines Reshape the Insurance Industry for Enhanced Transparency and Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-esg-regulatory-guidelines-reshape-the-insurance-industry-for-enhanced-transparency-and-sustainability/): On June 11, 2024, the insurance industry saw a notable development with the release of new regulatory guidelines focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. - [New EU Directive Promotes Sustainable Business Practices and Carbon Neutral Strategies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-eu-directive-promotes-sustainable-business-practices-and-carbon-neutral-strategies/): The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) came into effect on July 25, 2024, marking a pivotal advancement in integrating sustainability into corporate operations within the European Union (EU). - [New EU Rules Could Impact Green Bonds and Energy Transition Financing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-eu-rules-could-impact-green-bonds-and-energy-transition-financing/): The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is considering clarifications to its upcoming ESG fund naming rules following industry pushback. The rules, effective from November 21, aim to eliminate greenwashing by restricting funds labeled as “green” from investing in high-emitting sectors like oil, gas, and coal. - [New Guide Highlights Key Regulatory Updates and Strategies about Radiated Noise and GHG Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-guide-highlights-key-regulatory-updates-and-strategies-about-radiated-noise-and-ghg-emissions/): The latest edition of the maritime emissions guide offers an in-depth look at current and future regulations impacting the shipping industry, with a special focus on the tanker sector. - [New Indian Wind Turbine Regulations Demand Local Components and Data Localization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-indian-wind-turbine-regulations-demand-local-components-and-data-localization-2/): New Delhi, Aug. 1 , India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued tough new regulations for wind turbine manufacturers, mandating the use of domestically sourced key components […] - [New Indian Wind Turbine Regulations Demand Local Components and Data Localization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-indian-wind-turbine-regulations-demand-local-components-and-data-localization/): New Delhi, Aug. 1 , India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued tough new regulations for wind turbine manufacturers, mandating the use of domestically sourced key components […] - [New Orleans Pushes for Carbon Neutrality with Electric Vehicle Expansion - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-orleans-pushes-for-carbon-neutrality-with-electric-vehicle-expansion/): New Orleans is advancing its carbon neutral strategy with an ambitious push to increase electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035, aiming for 40% of passenger and light-duty vehicles in Orleans Parish to be battery-powered. - [New SBTi Guidance for Private Equity Firm to Approach to Net-zero - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-sbti-guidance-for-private-equity-firm-to-approach-to-net-zero/): Development of SBTi in the Financial Sector The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) regards the financial sector as a crucial part in promoting the global decarbonatization and green economy transition. […] - [New SBTi Standard: Action Guidance for Corporates to Net-Zero - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-sbti-standard-action-guidance-for-corporates-to-net-zero/): The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) launched its Net-Zero Standard for Corporates on October 28, right ahead of the UN COP26 climate conference commencing in Glasgow, the UK. The SBTi […] - [New Third Board Revises Share Repurchase Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-third-board-revises-share-repurchase-rules/): National Equities Exchange and Quotations (NEEQ), also known as New Third Board, issued the newly revised share repurchase rules for NEEQ-listed companies on March 26, as reported by Caixin on […] - [New Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs Launched by EU Commission - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-voluntary-sustainability-reporting-standard-for-smes-launched-by-eu-commission/): The EU Commission introduces a new voluntary sustainability reporting standard for SMEs, helping businesses enhance transparency and demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices and responsible growth. - [New York Embraces Investment for Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-york-embraces-investment-for-carbon-neutral-strategy/): New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a bold $1 billion climate investment to drive the state - [New York Invests $10 Million in Carbon Neutrality and ESG Projects to Spearhead Environmental Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-york-invests-10-million-in-carbon-neutrality-and-esg-projects-to-spearhead-environmental-sustainability/): In a significant move towards bolstering New York’s environmental sustainability and carbon neutrality goals, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced on May 13, 2024, an allocation of $10 million in funding. - [New York Launches $1 Billion Climate Plan in FY26 Budget to Cut Emissions, Create Green Jobs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-york-launches-1-billion-climate-plan-in-fy26-budget-to-cut-emissions-create-green-jobs/): New York State has launched its most ambitious environmental agenda to date, allocating $1 billion through the FY2026 Budget to accelerate its ESG commitments and carbon neutral strategy. - [New York Launches Advanced Nuclear Project to Bolster ESG Goals and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-york-launches-advanced-nuclear-project-to-bolster-esg-goals-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): In a landmark move to strengthen its ESG commitments and advance its carbon neutral strategy, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop the state’s first new nuclear power plant in decades. - [New York Launches USD200m Energy Bill Credit Program - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-york-launches-usd200m-energy-bill-credit-program/): New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a USD200m energy bill credit program, managed by large electric and gas utilities, to assist over 8 million customers, as reported by Reuters on […] - [New York Pension Fund Invests $2 Billion in FTSE Climate Transition Index - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-york-pension-fund-invests-2-billion-in-ftse-climate-transition-index/): The New York State Common Retirement Fund has deepened its ESG and carbon neutral strategy by injecting an additional $2 billion into the FTSE Russell TPI Climate Transition Index fund, bringing the fund’s total allocation to $4 billion. - [New York Reintroduces Climate Disclosure Bills - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-york-reintroduces-climate-disclosure-bills/): New York has reintroduced two significant climate disclosure bills, aiming at enhancing corporate transparency in sustainability reporting. - [New York Releases Draft Rule Requiring Major Emitters to Report GHG Emissions By 2027 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-york-releases-draft-rule-requiring-major-emitters-to-report-ghg-emissions-by-2027/): New York State has released a draft regulation requiring large emitters to report annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions starting in 2027. - [New York State Approves Con Edison's USD1.2bn Clean City Project in Queens to Drive Green Energy Transition and Grid Reliability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-york-state-approves-con-edisons-usd1-2bn-clean-city-project-in-queens-to-drive-green-energy-transition-and-grid-reliability/): The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted approval for Con Edison [ED:US]’s USD1.2bn Idlewild project, a significant initiative in the state’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions […] - [New Yorkers Vote on USD4.2bn Municipal Bond for Climate Change Mitigation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-yorkers-vote-on-usd4-2bn-municipal-bond-for-climate-change-mitigation/): Voters in New York State voted on the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environment Bond Act, also known as Proposal 1, which allows for the sale of USD4.2bn […] - [New Zealand Pledges 51-55% Emission Cuts by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-zealand-pledges-51-55-emission-cuts-by-2035/): New Zealand has set a bold climate target, committing to reducing emissions by 51-55% from 2005 levels by 2035 under the Paris Agreement. - [New Zealand to Spend USD188m on Decarbonizing the Nation’s Largest Steel Mill - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-zealand-to-spend-usd188m-on-decarbonizing-the-nations-largest-steel-mill/): The New Zealand government and New Zealand Steel (NZ Steel), the country’s major steelmaker owned by BlueScope Steel [BSL:AU], have announced a plan to invest NZD300m (USD188m) in reducing emissions […] - [New Zealand’s Central Bank Release Guideline for Managing Climate-Related Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/new-zealands-central-bank-release-guideline-for-managing-climate-related-risks/): The Reserve Bank of New Zealand [1068Z:NZ], the country’s central bank, proposed new guidance for the financial sector on managing climate-related risks, as reported by Reuters on March 29. The […] - [Newcleo and Tosto Group Collaborate on Advanced Nuclear Reactor Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/newcleo-and-tosto-group-collaborate-on-advanced-nuclear-reactor-development/): Newcleo, a London-based nuclear company, and Tosto Group, a provider of large components and pressure equipment, have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on the development of newcleo’s small modular […] - [NGFS Releases its First Short Term Climate Scenarios - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ngfs-releases-its-first-short-term-climate-scenarios/): The Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has released its first set of short-term climate scenarios to enhance the financial sector’s ability to assess ESG risks and support carbon neutral strategy implementation. - [NGOs File Lawsuit Against EU Over Aviation and Shipping Green Labels - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ngos-file-lawsuit-against-eu-over-aviation-and-shipping-green-labels/): On August 27, 2024, a coalition of climate activist groups filed a lawsuit against the European Union (EU) over the classification of aviation and shipping as "green" investments. - [NHPC Plans for Clean Energy Projects in Nine Indian States, Nepal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nhpc-plans-for-clean-energy-projects-in-nine-indian-states-nepal/): National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), the largest state-owned hydropower enterprise in India, announced plans to construct hydro and solar projects of over 27,000 megawatts (MW) in nine states and neighboring […] - [Nigeria, Germany Ink Deal on Natural Gas and Renewable Energy Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nigeria-germany-ink-deal-on-natural-gas-and-renewable-energy-investments/): German and Nigerian companies have signed two agreements on natural gas exports and renewable energy investments, fostering the economic ties between the two countries, as reported by Reuters on November […] - [Nigeria Plans 20MW Solar Power Plant in Partnership with Local Firm - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nigeria-plans-20mw-solar-power-plant-in-partnership-with-local-firm/): Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, announced plans for a 20-megawatt solar power plant as part of a larger 300-megawatt project in partnership with a local firm, as reported by Reuters […] - [Nigeria to Enforce IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Rules by 2027 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nigeria-to-enforce-ifrs-sustainability-disclosure-rules-by-2027/): Nigeria announced that it will require companies to disclose their eco-friendly practices and how they manage the effects of climate change in their financial reporting by 2027 or face penalties, as reported […] - [Nike to Stop Using Kangaroo Skin for Shoes - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nike-to-stop-using-kangaroo-skin-for-shoes/): Nike [NIKE:US] has announced that it will stop using kangaroo skins for its shoes, following a similar move by rival brand Puma, which will put an end to a controversial […] - [NIO, Sinopec Plan to Add 300 Battery Swapping Stations This Year - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nio-sinopec-plan-to-add-300-battery-swapping-stations-this-year/): Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker NIO [NIO:US] and state-owned oil enterprise Sinopec [SNP:US] signed a strategic collaboration agreement on April 15 to build EV battery swapping stations across the country, […] - [Nippon Paper Develops Wood-Pulp Batteries for Small Electronics - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nippon-paper-develops-wood-pulp-batteries-for-small-electronics/): Japanese paper manufacturer Nippon Paper [3893:JP] has successfully lit an electric bulb with its self-developed battery made of cellulose nanofibers refined from wood pulp, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Nippon Steel Purchases Thai Electric-Furnace Steelmakers to Reduce Carbon Footprint - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nippon-steel-purchases-thai-electric-furnace-steelmakers-to-reduce-carbon-footprint/): Japan steelmaker Nippon Steel [5401:JP] announced on January 21 that it will buy two electric arc furnace steelmakers in Thailand, G Steel [GSTEEL:TB] and GJ Steel [GJS:TB], for a total […] - [Nissan Motor Aims at Zero Carbon Emissions in All Factories by 2050 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nissan-motor-aims-at-zero-carbon-emissions-in-all-factories-by-2050/): Japan’s Nissan Motor [7201:JP] on October 8 announced that the company will switch to all-electric facilities and use environmentally friendly energy sources at its global factories by 2050, as reported […] - [Nissan Plans to Boost US Production of Electric Vehicles and Power Trains - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nissan-plans-to-boost-us-production-of-electric-vehicles-and-power-trains/): Nissan Motor Co Ltd [7201:JP], a Japanese automaker that was a pioneer in electric vehicles (EVs) with its all-battery-powered Leaf, announced on Monday that it plans to increase its production […] - [Nissan to Build Battery Gigafactory in UK with Envision AESC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nissan-to-build-battery-gigafactory-in-uk-with-envision-aesc/): Japanese car manufacturer Nissan [7201:JP] announced its plan to build a GBP1bn (approximately USD1.38bn) gigafactory in Sunderland, the UK, in collaboration with Chinese battery technology company Envision AESC, as reported […] - [Nissan's Integrated Report 2024 Highlights Ambition 2030 and Sustainability Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nissans-integrated-report-2024-highlights-ambition-2030-and-sustainability-strategy/): Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. recently published its Integrated Report 2024, outlining the company - [North American Groups Push Japanese Banks on Biomass Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/north-american-groups-push-japanese-banks-on-biomass-sustainability/): North American organizations have issued an open letter urging Japanese banks and power companies to implement stricter sustainability... - [Norway Launches Longship: World’s First Full-Scale Carbon Capture Chain Boosting ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/norway-launches-longship-worlds-first-full-scale-carbon-capture-chain-boosting-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): Norway has officially launched Longship, the world’s first full-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain. - [Norway Pledges USD50m to Revive Brazil's Amazon Fund - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/norway-pledges-usd50m-to-revive-brazils-amazon-fund/): Norway has announced a significant step in environmental conservation by pledging a USD50m donation to Brazil’s Amazon Fund during the United Nations COP28 climate change summit in Dubai, as reported […] - [Norway Sets Ambitious Climate Goal: 70%–75% Emissions Cut by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/norway-sets-ambitious-climate-goal-70-75-emissions-cut-by-2035-to-advance-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): In a major step toward advancing its ESG and carbon neutral strategy commitments, Norway has announced a new climate target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 70% to 75% by 2035, compared to 2019 levels. - [Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Faces Gender Discrimination Lawsuit From Employee - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/norways-sovereign-wealth-fund-faces-gender-discrimination-lawsuit-from-employee/): An employee of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund and one of the world’s biggest investors, Norges Bank Investment Management(NBIM), is taking her employer to court in Oslo over allegations of gender discrimination, as reported […] - [Norway’s Wealth Fund Advocates for Flexible Sustainability Reporting in Malaysia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/norways-wealth-fund-advocates-for-flexible-sustainability-reporting-in-malaysia/): Kuala Lumpur, October 30 — Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has proposed a more flexible approach to sustainability reporting for Bursa Malaysia - [Norwegian Parliament Urges Government to Consider Alternatives to Electrification at LNG Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/norwegian-parliament-urges-government-to-consider-alternatives-to-electrification-at-lng-plant/): Norway’s parliament has instructed the government to consider using carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology as an alternative to electrification in reducing carbon emissions at the country’s largest liquefied natural […] - [Novata Announces New Investment to Expand its Sustainability Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/novata-announces-new-investment-to-expand-its-sustainability-strategy/): Novata, a leading data platform that specializes in providing insights into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, has announced a significant new investment aimed at bolstering its sustainability strategy. - [NPC Reviews Draft Law on Food Waste - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/npc-reviews-draft-law-on-food-waste/): China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee has started reviewing the first draft of the new anti-food-waste law in China, as reported by Xinhua on December 22. The draft law […] - [NPC Reviews Second Draft of Personal Information Protection Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/npc-reviews-second-draft-of-personal-information-protection-law/): China’s top legislature, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), has received the latest draft of the country’s first personal information protection law (PIPL) for regulatory review, following […] - [NTT Data Fined for Violating EU Data Protection Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ntt-data-fined-for-violating-eu-data-protection-law/): NTT Data Spain, a subsidiary of Japanese information technology service provider NTT Data Corporation [9613:JP], was fined EUR64,000 (USD64,300) for violating the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as […] - [NTT, JERA to Acquire Japan’s Industry-Leading Wind Power Developer GPI - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ntt-jera-to-acquire-japans-industry-leading-wind-power-developer-gpi/): Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT) [9432:JP] and JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, have reached an agreement to jointly purchase a 99% stake in Green Power Investment (GPI), a […] - [Nuclear Energy Pivotal to U.S. Carbon Neutral Strategy: DOE Targets Tripling Capacity by 2050 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nuclear-energy-pivotal-to-u-s-carbon-neutral-strategy-doe-targets-tripling-capacity-by-2050/): In response to rising energy demands, particularly from AI-driven data centers, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is focusing on nuclear power as a key component of the nation’s carbon neutral strategy. - [NUS Launches Research Institute for Hydrogen Innovations in Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nus-launches-research-institute-for-hydrogen-innovations-in-singapore/): The National University of Singapore (NUS) has set up the Center for Hydrogen Innovations, a research institute aimed at making hydrogen a commercially viable clean fuel to meet Singapore’s energy […] - [NY Governor Hochul Announces $150M for Clean Energy Grants - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ny-governor-hochul-announces-150m-for-clean-energy-grants/): New York is accelerating its ESG and carbon neutral strategy with a $150 million investment to decarbonize public college campuses. - [NYC Comptroller Lander to Replace Asset Managers Without Strong Net Zero Plans by 2025 Deadline - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nyc-comptroller-lander-to-replace-asset-managers-without-strong-net-zero-plans-by-2025-deadline/): New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has set a firm June 30, 2025 deadline for asset managers overseeing the city’s $280 billion pension funds to align with robust Net Zero plans—or risk losing their mandates. - [NZAOA Issues Guidance on Oil and Gas Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/nzaoa-issues-guidance-on-oil-and-gas-investments/): The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) has outlined a new guidance for members regarding their investment in the oil and gas sector, as reported by ESG Today on March 31. The guidance, named Position on […] - [Occidental Petroleum Buys Canadian Carbon Capture Startup with USD1.1bn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/occidental-petroleum-buys-canadian-carbon-capture-startup-with-usd1-1bn/): US oil and gas producer Occidental Petroleum [OXY:US] is set to acquire Canadian startup Carbon Engineering for USD1.1bn, as reported by Reuters on August 15. The acquisition comes after a four-year […] - [Oman Embraces Net Zero Strategy with New National Centre - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/oman-embraces-net-zero-strategy-with-new-national-centre/): Oman has announced the establishment of a “Net Zero Centre” to spearhead its efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. - [Oman LNG and TotalEnergies Forge LNG Supply Deal and Embark on Marsa LNG Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/oman-lng-and-totalenergies-forge-lng-supply-deal-and-embark-on-marsa-lng-project/): Oman LNG and TotalEnergies [TTE:FP] have inked a substantial sale and purchase agreement, solidifying a deal to supply 800,000 metric tons per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG). TotalEnergies, holding […] - [Oman Sustainability Week 2025 Awards to Recognize ESG Excellence - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/oman-sustainability-week-2025-awards-to-recognize-esg-excellence/): Oman is set to showcase its commitment to sustainability during the Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) Awards 2025, which will be held on 11 May 2025. - [OneConnect and SGX Collaborate on Establishing APAC ESG Platform - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/oneconnect-and-sgx-collaborate-on-establishing-apac-esg-platform/): OneConnect Financial Technology [OCFT:US], a fintech subsidiary of Ping An Insurance Group [2318:HK], announced that the firm has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore Exchange (SGX) [SGX:SP] to […] - [Online Retailer Zalando Deletes Misleading Sustainability Claims after EU Investigation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/online-retailer-zalando-deletes-misleading-sustainability-claims-after-eu-investigation/): Europe’s top online fashion retailer, Zalando SE [ZAL:GR], has agreed to remove sustainability-related flags and icons (such as a leaf or a tree) displayed next to products on its website, […] - [Ontario Imposes 25% Tariff on U.S. Electricity Exports, Escalating Trade Tensions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ontario-imposes-25-tariff-on-u-s-electricity-exports-escalating-trade-tensions/): Ontario has implemented a 25% tariff on electricity exports to Michigan, Minnesota, and New York, escalating trade tensions. - [OPEC Ministers Navigate Climate Clash at COP28 Amidst Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Debates - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/opec-ministers-navigate-climate-clash-at-cop28-amidst-fossil-fuel-phase-out-debates/): OPEC’s top Arab energy ministers convened at the 12th Arab Energy Conference in Doha amid escalating tensions at the UN’s COP28 climate summit over proposals to phase out fossil fuels, […] - [OpenAI, Salesforce Pledge Social Responsibility in Mitigating AI Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/openai-salesforce-pledge-social-responsibility-in-mitigating-ai-risks/): OpenAI, Salesforce [CRM:US], and dozens of other tech companies have signed an open letter highlighting a “collective responsibility” to maximize the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and mitigate the risks […] - [Optera Launches Groundbreaking Initiative to Improve Supplier Emissions Data for Corporate Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/optera-launches-groundbreaking-initiative-to-improve-supplier-emissions-data-for-corporate-sustainability/): In a significant move to bolster environmental sustainability within the corporate sector, Optera has recently unveiled its pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing the accuracy of supplier emissions data. - [Oreo Maker Mondelez Faces Hefty EU Antitrust Fines for Blocking Cross-Border Sales - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/oreo-maker-mondelez-faces-hefty-eu-antitrust-fines-for-blocking-cross-border-sales/): The European Commission is set to impose a hefty fineworth millions of euros on Oreo maker Mondelez International [MDLZ:US] for blocking cross-border sales, as reported by Reuters on April 16. […] - [Orsted to Initiate Power-to-X Green Hydrogen Project in Denmark - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/orsted-to-initiate-power-to-x-green-hydrogen-project-in-denmark/): Orsted [ORSTED:DC] and Skovgaard Energy, two Danish renewable energy companies, have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop a Power-to-X facility in western Denmark to produce green hydrogen, as […] - [Orsted, T&T Reach Strategic Collaboration on Vietnamese Offshore Wind Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/orsted-tt-reach-strategic-collaboration-on-vietnamese-offshore-wind-project/): Vietnamese multi-industry group T&T and a leading wind power developer, Orsted, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) about a strategic collaboration on offshore wind development in Vietnam on September […] - [Our CEO attended AIMA China Live 2021 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/our-ceo-attended-aima-china-live-2021-2/): - [Our CEO attended AIMA China Live 2021 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/our-ceo-attended-aima-china-live-2021/): - [Our CEO interviewed by Ignites Asia on the investments of liquor, mining, and oil stocks in Chinese ESG funds. - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/our-ceo-interviewed-by-ignites-asia-on-the-investments-of-liquor-mining-and-oil-stocks-in-chinese-esg-funds/): - [Our CEO interviewed by Radio Taiwan International - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/our-ceo-interviewed-by-radio-taiwan-international/): - [Our CEO spoke at Refinitiv's Market Outlook Summit 2022 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/our-ceo-spoke-at-refinitivs-market-outlook-summit-2022/): - [Our CEO spoke at RI Asia 2021 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/our-ceo-spoke-at-ri-asia-2021/): - [Our Research Lead spoke at ICA webinar on current ESG regulations in the APAC region - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/our-research-lead-spoke-at-ica-webinar-on-current-esg-regulations-in-the-apac-region-2/): - [Our Research Lead spoke at ICA webinar on current ESG regulations in the APAC region - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/our-research-lead-spoke-at-ica-webinar-on-current-esg-regulations-in-the-apac-region/): - [Our Research Lead spoke at Shanghai Environment Energy Exchange event - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/our-research-lead-spoke-at-shanghai-environment-energy-exchange-event-2/): - [Our Research Lead spoke at Shanghai Environment Energy Exchange event - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/our-research-lead-spoke-at-shanghai-environment-energy-exchange-event/): https://lnkd.in/eriMMcB9 - [Over 60 Nations Agree to Triple Renewable Energy by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/over-60-nations-agree-to-triple-renewable-energy-by-2030/): The European Union (EU), United States (US), and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are leading a global initiative to triple renewable energy and double energy savings by 2030, with a call […] - [Overview of Ant Forest Initiative's Environmental and Social Performance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/overview-of-ant-forest-initiatives-environmental-and-social-performance/): Ant Group started Ant Forest initiative within its mobile payment platform, Alipay, in August 2016. The in-app program records Alipay users’ carbon emission reduction through living a greener lifestyle such […] - [Construction and Progress of China’s Carbon Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/overview-of-chinas-carbon-market-construction-and-progress/): China began carbon emission permit trading pilots in 2011, gathering experience for its future national carbon market Early before the official construction of a national carbon market, China began exploring […] - [Overview of How China’s Municipal Waste is Managed - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/overview-of-how-chinas-municipal-waste-is-managed/): The increasing urban population and improved living standards in recent years have significantly boosted waste generation in China. According to experts from the Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources […] - [Overview of SFDR Updates: Regulatory Technical Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/overview-of-sfdr-updates-regulatory-technical-standards/): The European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is established to facilitate ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) investing as it has become the mainstream of the world of finance and investing. […] - [Panasonic to Sell Pure Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generators in China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/panasonic-to-sell-pure-hydrogen-fuel-cell-generators-in-china/): Panasonic [6752:JP] will begin selling zero-emission pure hydrogen fuel cell generators in China from April, as reported by Nikkei Asia on February 26. Panasonic introduced this type of fuel cell […] - [Panasonic Unloads All Tesla Shares for USD3.6bn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/panasonic-unloads-all-teslas-shares-for-usd3-6bn/): Japanese electronics company Panasonic [6752:JP] sold all its shareholdings of Tesla [TSLA:US] for approximately JPY400bn (USD3.6bn) by the end of March in 2021, as reported by Reuters on June 25, […] - [Paris 2024 Sets a New Standard for Sustainability and ESG in Global Events - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/paris-2024-sets-a-new-standard-for-sustainability-and-esg-in-global-events/): The Paris 2024 Olympics have set a transformative precedent in the world of global events, marking a significant step forward in sustainability and ESG strategy. It is the first Olympic Games to fully align with the environmental goals established by the Paris Climate Agreement. - [Paris Olympics Pushes Boundaries in Sustainability Reporting with Innovative Measures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/paris-olympics-pushes-boundaries-in-sustainability-reporting-with-innovative-measures/): As sustainability becomes a buzzword in today’s climate-conscious world, the Paris Olympics are striving to set a new standard in eco-friendly event management. This year’s Games aim to minimize carbon footprints and showcase significant advancements in sustainability reporting. - [PBoC Deputy Governor States to Guide Pension Funds into ESG Investing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pboc-deputy-governor-states-to-guide-pension-funds-into-esg-investing/): Deputy governor of PBoC, Fan Yifei, indicated that the central bank will guide pension funds and other long-term funds into ESG investing with an aim to diversify capital sources of […] - [PBoC Drafts New Regulations on Credit Investigation Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pboc-drafts-new-regulations-on-credit-investigation-business/): PBoC issued draft measures on January 11 to regulate domestic credit investigation agencies and prevent such agencies from collecting excessive information from individuals, as reported by Eastmoney on January 12. […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/pboc-issues-green-finance-assessment-plan-for-banking-institutions/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pboc-issues-green-finance-assessment-plan-for-banking-institutions/): - [PBoC Launches Lending Tool to Support Carbon Emission Reduction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pboc-launches-lending-tool-to-support-carbon-emission-reduction/): China’s central bank PBoC launched a new monetary policy tool to incentivize lending for carbon emission reduction activities on November 8, as reported by Caixin on November 9. The new […] - [PBoC Mulls Mandatory Green Finance Information Disclosure for Banks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pboc-mulls-mandatory-green-finance-information-disclosure-for-banks/): Yi Gang, the governor of China’s PBoC, stated at the Singapore FinTech Festival that the country is considering introducing mandatory requirements for state-backed financial institutions to disclose green finance-related information, […] - [PBoC to Introduce Mandatory Disclosure of Climate-related Information - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pboc-to-introduce-mandatory-disclosure-of-climate-related-information/): PBoC plans to implement mandatory disclosures of climate and carbon emission information, and further improve the classification of green bonds in collaborations with the EU and the US, said Governor […] - [PBoC to Propose New Anti-Monopoly Rules for Non-Banking Payment Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pboc-to-propose-new-anti-monopoly-rules-for-non-banking-payment-industry/): PBoC has drafted regulation to strengthen supervision over non-banking institutions’ payment services on January 20, as reported by JRJ.com on the same day. Notably, the policy this time adds anti-monopoly […] - [Penny's "True Cost" Campaign Raises Awareness of the Environmental Price of Discount Groceries in Germany - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pennys-true-cost-campaign-raises-awareness-of-the-environmental-price-of-discount-groceries-in-germany/): Discount supermarket Penny [7037189Z:GR] is implementing a “true cost” campaign to raise awareness of the environmental impact of producing food, as reported by Reuters on August 1. Despite enjoying some […] - [Pepsi, Nike, Heineken Urge EU to Set Stricter Emission Rules for Trucks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pepsi-nike-heineken-urge-eu-to-set-stricter-emission-rules-for-trucks/): A group of 41 prominent companies, including PepsiCo [PEP:US], Heineken [HEIA:NA], and Nike [NKE:US], is urging the European Union (EU) to adopt stricter standards for trucks, with an aim to […] - [PepsiCo Introduces Goal to Double Reusable Packaging for Beverages - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pepsico-introduces-goal-to-double-reusable-packaging-for-beverages/): PepsiCo[PEP:US] announced a global packaging goal of doubling the percentage of all beverage servings provided in reusable or refillable packaging to 20% by 2030 from 10% at present, as reported […] - [Petrobras, Kureha Collaborate on Carbon Capture and Utilization at Offshore Rigs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/petrobras-kureha-collaborate-on-carbon-capture-and-utilization-at-offshore-rigs/): Japanese chemicals company Kureha [4023:JP] and Brazilian state energy firm Petrobras will join forces to develop an innovative method for capturing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from offshore oil fields, as […] - [PetroChina Aims for 50% Renewables in Its Energy Mix by 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/petrochina-aims-for-50-renewables-in-its-energy-mix-by-2025/): PetroChina [PTR:US], China’s largest oil and gas producer, committed that renewables will account for one-third of its energy portfolio by 2035 and 50% by 2050, as reported by Reuters on […] - [PetroChina Purchases Potevio New Energy to Expand EV Charging Network - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/petrochina-purchases-potevio-new-energy-to-expand-ev-charging-network/): China’s state-owned oil and gas producer PetroChina [0857:HK] has acquired a 100% stake in Potevio New Energy, a state-owned enterprise specialized in electric vehicle (EV) charging businesses, as reported by […] - [Petronas and Japanese Partners Collaborate on Carbon Capture Value Chains - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/petronas-and-japanese-partners-collaborate-on-carbon-capture-value-chains/): A consortium comprising of Japan’s Eneos [5020:JP], JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration, and trading house Mitsubishi Corp [9058:JP] has announced a partnership with a subsidiary of Malaysia’s national oil […] - [Petronas, JERA Team Up for Building CCS Value Chain between Japan and Malaysia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/petronas-jera-team-up-for-building-ccs-value-chain-between-japan-and-malaysia/): Malaysian state-run oil company Petronas [PNAGF:US]has signed a joint study agreement with Japanese power generation firm JERA to study the feasibility of buildinga carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain, […] - [Petronas to Construct Asia's Largest Advanced Chemical Recycling Plant in Malaysia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/petronas-to-construct-asias-largest-advanced-chemical-recycling-plant-in-malaysia/): Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd [5183:MK], a subsidiary of Malaysian state-run energy giant Petronas Chemicals Group (PCG) [518360:MK], has unveiled plans to build the largest advanced chemicals recycling plant in Pengerang, […] - [Petronas, Vopak to Develop CCS Value Chain in Southeast Asia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/petronas-vopak-to-develop-ccs-value-chain-in-southeast-asia/): Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) [PET:MK] signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dutch bulk liquids storage company Koninklijke Vopak NV (Vopak) [VPK:NA] to jointly […] - [Pfizer Appoints Respected Analyst Andrew Baum to Lead Portfolio Strategy, Signaling a Strategic Shift Towards Sustainable Growth - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pfizer-appoints-respected-analyst-andrew-baum-to-lead-portfolio-strategy-signaling-a-strategichift-towards-sustainable-growth/): In a significant move that is capturing the attention of both investors and those with an eye on sustainable business practices, Pfizer has announced the appointment of Andrew Baum, a well-respected Citi analyst, to oversee its portfolio strategy. - [Philippine Central Bank Relaxes Lending Rules to Boost Financing for Green Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/philippine-central-bank-relaxes-lending-rules-to-boost-financing-for-green-projects/): The central bank of the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has approved temporary measures to encourage banks to extend loans or finance investments for green or sustainable projects, […] - [Philippine Finance Department Strengthens Green Force to Lead 2025 Sustainable Finance Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/philippine-finance-department-strengthens-green-force-to-lead-2025-sustainable-finance-strategy/): The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) is intensifying its commitment to a sustainable future by reinforcing the ITSF. - [Philippines’ AC Energy to Establish Rooftop Solar JV with NEFIN - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/philippines-ac-energy-to-establish-rooftop-solar-jv-with-nefin/): AC Energy [ACEN:PM] (ACEN), an energy provider in the Philippines, stated on August 5 that it would unit with asset manager NEFIN Holding to set up a 50-50 rooftop solar […] - [Philippines Implements Renewable-Energy Strategy with Masdar - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/philippines-implements-renewable-energy-strategy-with-masdar/): The Philippines has entered into a significant partnership with Masdar to develop a $15 billion renewable energy project. - [Piauí Launches Jurisdictional REDD+ Carbon Credit Program to Boost ESG Goals and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/piaui-launches-jurisdictional-redd-carbon-credit-program-to-boost-esg-goals-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The Brazilian state of Piauí has launched a groundbreaking jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD) carbon credit program in partnership with natural capital investment firm Silvania. - [Pinduoduo Employee Death Spurs Labor Investigation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pinduoduo-employees-death-spurs-labor-investigation/): After an employee died, Shanghai’s labor protection department started investigation into Pinduoduo’s [PDD:US] working conditions, as reported by Shanghai Daily on January 4. On January 3, an inside source disclosed […] - [Ping An, CEIS Launch China-Specific ESG Rating System - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ping-an-ceis-launch-china-specific-esg-rating-system/): Chinese financial services provider Ping An Insurance [2318:HK] and state-backed China Economic Information Service (CEIS) have jointly launched a proprietary ESG ratings system specially designed for the Chinese market, namely, […] - [Pioneering Business-Nature Strategies Published to Guide Companies on Materiality Assessment and ESG Initiatives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pioneering-business-nature-strategies-published-to-guide-companies-on-materiality-assessment-and-esg-initiatives/): In a significant stride towards sustainability, Business for Nature has released its first comprehensive set of business-nature strategies, aimed at assisting companies in integrating materiality assessments and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their operational frameworks. - [Pioneering Sustainability: How AstraZeneca, Telstra, and Signify Lead in CDP Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pioneering-sustainability-how-astrazeneca-telstra-and-signify-lead-in-cdp-reporting/): This blog post explores how leading companies like AstraZeneca, Telstra, and Signify are setting benchmarks in CDP reporting, offering valuable insights into the integration of sustainability within their operational strategies. - [Poland Adopts 2025 Corporate Sustainability Reporting Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/poland-adopts-2025-corporate-sustainability-reporting-rules/): Poland is preparing for the implementation of the EU - [Poland Plans for Definitive End Date for Coal-Powered Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/poland-plans-for-definitive-end-date-for-coal-powered-energy/): Poland is poised to establish a definitive end date for coal-powered energy, signaling a departure from the previous government’s stance on climate change, as reported by Reuters on January 15. […] - [Poland to Challenge EU's Ban on Fossil Fuel Cars in Top Court - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/poland-to-challenge-eus-ban-on-fossil-fuel-cars-in-top-court/): Poland’s climate minister, Anna Moskwa, announced on Monday that Poland intends to challenge the European Union’s regulations that aim to prohibit the sale of fossil fuel cars throughout the EU […] - [Policy Changes and ESG: Which APAC Countries are Leading the Way? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/policy-changes-and-esg-which-apac-countries-are-leading-the-way-2/): In the international arena of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region holds a unique and evolving position. With a combination of emerging economies and established powerhouses, […] - ["Policy Changes and ESG: Which APAC Countries are Leading the Way?" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/policy-changes-and-esg-which-apac-countries-are-leading-the-way/): In the international arena of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region holds a unique and evolving position. With a combination of emerging economies and established powerhouses, […] - [Polish and American Leaders Discuss Nuclear Energy Cooperation Amidst Plans for Carbon Emission Reduction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/polish-and-american-leaders-discuss-nuclear-energy-cooperation-amidst-plans-for-carbon-emission-reduction/): Polish and American leaders, including President Andrzej Dudaand Prime Minister Donald Tusk, discussed enhancing cooperation in nuclear energy during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, as reported by Reuters […] - [Ports of Singapore and Rotterdam Collaborate on Digitalization and Green Fuel - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ports-of-singapore-and-rotterdam-collaborate-on-digitalization-and-green-fuel/): The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Dutch Port of Rotterdam have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop a sustainable and digitalized shipping industry, […] - [Portugal’s EDP Renewables to Establish APAC Clean Energy Hub in Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/portugals-edp-renewables-to-establish-apac-clean-energy-hub-in-singapore/): EDP Renewables (EDPR) [EDPR:PZ], the world’s fourth-largest renewable energy producer, will build a clean energy hub in Singapore for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with a planned investment of SGD10bn (USD7.4bn) […] - [Portugal's Sustainable Growth Model for ESG and Carbon Neutral Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/portugals-sustainable-growth-model-for-esg-and-carbon-neutral-transition/): Portugal is advancing its sustainable development goals with a €2.9 billion funding package from the European Commission under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) - [POSCO Chemical Seeks Cathode Supply Deal with Ford Motor - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/posco-chemical-seeks-cathode-supply-deal-with-ford-motor/): POSCO Chemical [003670:KS] is aiming to reach a megadeal to supply cathode, a core material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, to Ford Motor [F:US], as reported by the Korea Economic […] - [POSCO Chemical to Raise USD244m from Green Bonds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/posco-chemical-to-raise-usd244m-from-green-bonds/): POSCO Chemical [003670:KS], the chemical and battery material unit of South Korean steelmaker POSCO Group [005490:KS], will issue green bonds worth KRW300bn (USD244.4m), as reported by the Korea Economic Daily […] - [POSCO Finishes Construction of EV Battery Recycling Plant in Poland - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/posco-finishes-construction-of-ev-battery-recycling-plant-in-poland/): South Korea’s POSCO Holdings [005490:KS] has finished building a recycling facility for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Poland, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily on August 26. This facility, […] - [POSCO, GS Energy to Set up USD121m Battery Recycling Joint Venture - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/posco-gs-energy-to-set-up-usd121m-battery-recycling-joint-venture/): South Korea’s largest steelmaker POSCO Holdings [005490:KS] and GS Energy Corp, the energy unit of South Korean conglomerate GS Group [078930:KS], have inked an initial agreement to form a battery […] - [POSCO International Participates in Offshore CCS Project in Texas - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/posco-international-participates-in-offshore-ccs-project-in-texas/): POSCO International [047050:KS], the trading and energy unit of South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings [005490:KS], is set to participate in an offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Texas, as […] - [POSCO International to Invest in LNG, Green Energy after Merging with POSCO Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/posco-international-to-invest-in-lng-green-energy-after-merging-with-posco-energy/): South Korea’s POSCO Group [005490:KS] merged its trading arm POSCO International [047050:KS] with POSCO Energy to launch an integrated energy company, as reported by the Korean Economic Daily on November […] - [POSCO to Invest USD14.1bn to Cut Carbon Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/posco-to-invest-usd14-1bn-to-cut-carbon-emissions/): South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings [005490:KS] will invest KRW20tr (USD14.1bn) to reduce carbon emissions from its operations, as reported by Nikkei Asia on September 23. To replace polluting old blast […] - [POSCO to Invest USD850m in Electrical Steel Plant for EVs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/posco-to-invest-usd850m-in-electrical-steel-plant-for-evs/): South Korean steelmaking giant POSCO [PKX:US] announced on November 15 in a regular board meeting that the company will ramp up its production of non-grain-oriented electric steel sheet metal by […] - [POSCO to Launch USD800m Facility to Quadruple Non-Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/posco-to-launch-usd800m-facility-to-quadruple-non-oriented-electrical-steel-sheet-production/): South Korean steel-making company POSCO [005490:KS] has begun construction of a KRW1tr (USD800m) production facility for non-oriented electrical steel sheet at its Gwangyang steelworks, in response to growing demand for […] - [POSCO to Pursue Carbon Neutrality by Constructing Mini Mills - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/posco-to-pursue-carbon-neutrality-by-constructing-mini-mills/): POSCO [5490:KS], the world’s fifth-largest steelmaker, plans to build two mini mills featuring low carbon emissions and high utilization rate by 2027, as reported by Korean Economic Daily on December […] - [Post-COVID ESG Trends in APAC: Challenges and Opportunities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/post-covid-esg-trends-in-apac-challenges-and-opportunities/): The global COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted economies, societies, and businesses worldwide. It has also brought into sharp focus the need for resilience, adaptability, and a greater sense of responsibility […] - [Poverty Alleviation Progress in China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/poverty-alleviation-progress-in-china/): Since major changes in 1978, when China began opening up its markets to the rest of the world, around 750m Chinese people were able to shift above the absolute poverty […] - [PowerChina, Japan's Sumitomo to Develop USD17.bn Hydropower Plant in Indonesia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/powerchina-japans-sumitomo-to-develop-usd17-bn-hydropower-plant-in-indonesia/): Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp [8053:JP] signed an agreement with Indonesian power company Kayan Hydro Energy (KHE) to participate in the development of a 9-gigawatt (GW) hydroelectric complex in Borneo, […] - [Prague Aims for Sustainable Tourism Growth with 'Respect Prague' Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/prague-aims-for-sustainable-tourism-growth-with-respect-prague-strategy/): Prague, known for its stunning architecture and rich cultural tapestry, is gearing up to solidify its position as a top destination for discerning travelers. - [PRA's Solvency UK Reforms: Enhancing Investment Flexibility for ESG and Sustainability Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pras-solvency-uk-reforms-enhancing-investment-flexibility-for-esg-and-sustainability-development/): The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) recently released its Policy Statement "Review of Solvency II: Reform of the Matching Adjustment" (PS10/24) and the accompanying final rules and guidance. - [Premier Li Outlines Five-Year Plan for Carbon Emissions Reduction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/premier-li-outlines-five-year-plan-for-carbon-emissions-reduction/): Chinese Premier Li Keqiang stated the country targeted to reduce energy consumption per unit of GDP by 13.5% and carbon emissions per unit of GDP by 18% between 2021 and […] - [Preparing for EU CSRD Compliance: Key Resources for U.S.-Based Multinationals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/preparing-for-eu-csrd-compliance-key-resources-for-u-s-based-multinationals/): U.S.-based multinationals preparing for the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) now have access to a comprehensive suite of resources from Ropes & Gray. - [PRI New Reporting Framework: A Stricter Standard for Investor Signatories - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pri-new-reporting-framework-a-stricter-standard-for-investor-signatories/): Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) requires compulsory disclosures of all signatories’ performances on responsible investment annually, except for a one-year grace period of voluntary disclosure for new members. After reports […] - [Pricing Carbon: Emissions Trading Schemes [Part.1] - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pricing-carbon-emissions-trading-schemes-part-1/): Emissions trading scheme (ETS), also commonly called carbon market, is regarded as an effective policy measure to incentivize reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Generally, governments or other designated authorities […] - [Pricing Carbon: Emissions Trading Schemes [Part.2] - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pricing-carbon-emissions-trading-schemes-part-2/): Part 1 of this article introduced the concept of Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS), the difference between carbon tax and carbon market, and the development of ETS in China. Other ETS […] - [Principles for Responsible Investment Urges Investors to Focus on DEI - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/principles-for-responsible-investment-urges-investors-to-focus-on-dei/): UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), an international investor network aimed at establishing a sustainable global financial system, released a report calling on investors to improve their performance on diversity, […] - [Private Sector Driving ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategies in Africa - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/private-sector-driving-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategies-in-africa/): Africa, while contributing only 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, faces severe impacts from climate change, with droughts, floods, and other extreme weather events threatening its economic growth. - [Probat Launches Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/probat-launches-comprehensive-sustainability-strategy/): Probat, a leading manufacturer of coffee processing equipment, has officially launched its much-anticipated sustainability strategy. - [China’s Pledge for Carbon Neutrality [Part 2]: Effects on Investors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/pt-2-chinas-pledge-for-carbon-neutrality-effects-on-investors/): ESG has increasingly been on many investor’s radars, with more funds and index providers offering ESG options in their array of services. Blackrock took an assertive position earlier this year, […] - [PUMA Leads Fashion Industry in Sustainability Reporting and Decarbonization Efforts - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/puma-leads-fashion-industry-in-sustainability-reporting-and-decarbonization-efforts/): Sports company PUMA has been ranked first among 250 major fashion brands and retailers in the "What Fuels Fashion?" report by Fashion Revolution. - [Qantas, Airbus to Invest USD200m to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry in Australia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/qantas-airbus-to-invest-usd200m-to-develop-sustainable-aviation-fuel-industry-in-australia/): Australia’s Qantas Airways [QAN:AU] and Airbus [AIR:FP] have inked an agreement to invest up to USD200m for the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Australia, as reported […] - [Qantas’ Carbon Neutral Strategy Under Fire Amid Greenwashing Allegations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/qantas-carbon-neutral-strategy-under-fire-amid-greenwashing-allegations/): Qantas - [Qatar Advocates Global ESG Action and Strengthens Carbon Neutral Strategy at COP29 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/qatar-advocates-global-esg-action-and-strengthens-carbon-neutral-strategy-at-cop29/): he State of Qatar has urged developed nations to honor their climate commitments by reforming international financing systems and building on the progress of previous COP summits. - [Qatar Commits $2.5B to Green Energy and Real Estate - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/qatar-commits-2-5b-to-green-energy-and-real-estate/): Qatar is taking significant strides toward a sustainable future by committing $2.5 billion through a green bond fund. - [Qatar committed to advancing 2030 agenda - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/qatar-committed-to-advancing-2030-agenda/): Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to the 2030 Agenda and the ICPD, aligning national development goals with sustainability ESG principles. - [Qatar Signs Long-term Gas Deals with Europe Amidst Climate Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/qatar-signs-long-term-gas-deals-with-europe-amidst-climate-concerns/): Qatar has entered a significant 27-year gas supply agreementy with Shell [SHEL:LN] in the Netherlands, marking its second deal with a European buyer within a week, as reported by Reuters […] - [Raizen and BYD Collaborate to Establish Extensive EV Charging Network in Brazil - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/raizen-and-byd-collaborate-to-establish-extensive-ev-charging-network-in-brazil/): Brazil’s Raizen [RAIZ4:BZ] and Chinese automaker BYD [1211:HK] have announced a partnership to establish a network of 600 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across eight Brazilian cities, as reported by […] - [Razan Al Mubarak Appointed Co-Chair of TNFD to Drive ESG and Nature-Related Financial Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/razan-al-mubarak-appointed-co-chair-of-tnfd-to-drive-esg-and-nature-related-financial-disclosures/): Her Excellency Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and UAE Climate Champion for COP28, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). - [RBC Incorporates Climate Considerations into Incentive Plans for Senior Executives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rbc-incorporates-climate-considerations-into-incentive-plans-for-senior-executives/): On March 6, ESG Today reported that the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) plans to introduce a medium-term climate-based objective to its mid-term incentive (MTI) and long-term incentive (LTI) programs […] - [REDAN Calls for FMBN Recapitalization to Address Housing Shortages - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/redan-calls-for-fmbn-recapitalization-to-address-housing-shortages/): In a significant development, the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has called for the recapitalization of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to address the nation - [Redefining Water Stewardship in an ESG-Driven World - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/redefining-water-stewardship-in-an-esg-driven-world/): The pertinence of water cannot be overstated. Often termed as the ‘elixir of life,’ water plays an indispensable role in sustaining ecosystems, driving economies, and maintaining human well-being. However, in […] - [Regulatory Approval Boosts Australia’s Sustainable Finance Push Toward Net-Zero - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/regulatory-approval-boosts-australias-sustainable-finance-push-toward-net-zero/): The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted a five-year conditional authorisation to the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) and its partners - [Regulatory Compliance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/regulatory-compliance/): Unlock ESG regulatory compliance with our cutting-edge software and expert consulting partners, tailored for diverse stock exchanges and standards. - [Regulatory Pressure is Transforming ESG Compliance into a Strategic Opportunity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/regulatory-pressure-is-transforming-esg-compliance-into-a-strategic-opportunity/): New environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements, including the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the US SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosures, are reshaping business operations. - [Regulatory Reporting Compliance & ESG Strategy for 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/regulatory-reporting-compliance-esg-strategy-for-2025/): Explore regulatory reporting compliance, examples, and ESG integration. Learn key types and trends to build a future-ready strategy. - [Reliance Acquires UK Battery Producer Faradion for Green Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/reliance-acquires-uk-battery-producer-faradion-for-green-transition/): Reliance Industries [RIL:IN], the largest publicly traded company in India, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 100% equity in UK sodium-ion battery technology firm Faradion for GBP100m (USD135m), as […] - [Reliance Industries Acquires Cobalt-free Battery Producer Lithium Werks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/reliance-industries-acquires-cobalt-free-battery-producer-lithium-werks/): Indian refining giant Reliance Industries [RELIANCE:US] has acquired Dutch battery producer Lithium Werks for USD61m through its green business arm Reliance New Energy, as reported by Reuters on March 15. […] - [ReNew Power Puts First Solar Project into Operation after Nasdaq Listing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/renew-power-puts-first-solar-project-into-operation-after-nasdaq-listing/): ReNew Power, a subsidiary of ReNew Energy Global [RNW: US], stated that its 250-megawatts (MW) solar plant had entered service in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on September 9, as reported by Economics […] - [ReNew Power Secures India’s First Round-the-Clock Renewable Power Delivery Deal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/renew-power-secures-indias-first-round-the-clock-renewable-power-delivery-deal/): Indian renewable energy company ReNew Power signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the first round-the-clock (RTC) renewable power supply project in the […] - [Renewable Energy and ESG: APAC's Pivotal Role in Global Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/renewable-energy-and-esg-apacs-pivotal-role-in-global-sustainability-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its dynamic economies, rapid industrialization, and diverse landscapes, holds a significant role in the global quest for sustainability. As the world increasingly focuses on Environmental, […] - ["Renewable Energy and ESG: APAC's Pivotal Role in Global Sustainability" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/renewable-energy-and-esg-apacs-pivotal-role-in-global-sustainability/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its dynamic economies, rapid industrialization, and diverse landscapes, holds a significant role in the global quest for sustainability. As the world increasingly focuses on Environmental, […] - [Renewable Energy: ESG's Response to a Power Hungry World - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/renewable-energy-esgs-response-to-a-power-hungry-world/): In the annals of human civilization, few resources have been as pivotal as energy. From the coal-driven Industrial Revolution to today’s technologically sophisticated grids, energy has been the driving force […] - [Renewables' Share in Germany’s Energy Mix reaches 55%, with Emissions Declining to Lowest in 70 Years - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/renewables-share-in-germanys-energy-mix-reaches-55-with-emissions-declining-to-lowest-in-70-years/): Bundesnetzagentur, the German regulatory office for electricity, reported a 6.6 percentage point increase in the share of renewables in the country’s energy mix, reaching 55% last year, as reported by […] - [Republicans Launch Plan to Scrap Biden Era Green Energy Tax Credits - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/republicans-launch-plan-to-scrap-biden-era-green-energy-tax-credits/): Republicans in the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee have introduced a new tax plan targeting the rollback of key green energy tax. - [Responsible Investment: How Real Estate Investors Manage ESG Issues - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/responsible-investment-how-real-estate-investors-manage-esg-issues/): Transition to net-zero carbon and climate resilience has already become mainstream for all sectors in the world. As for the real estate industry, buildings account for nearly 40% of global […] - [Retailer Aeon to Use 100% Renewable Energy for Malls in Japan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/retailer-aeon-to-use-100-renewable-energy-for-malls-in-japan/): Japan’s largest shopping mall developer, Aeon Mall [8905:JP], pledged to power more than 160 shopping malls under its ownership in Japan with 100% renewable power by FY40, as reported by […] - [Reviving the National Green Reporting System in Sri Lanka - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/reviving-the-national-green-reporting-system-in-sri-lanka/): Sri Lanka is making strides to revitalize its NGRS to enhance corporate environmental disclosures, aligning with global ESG standards. - [Revolutionizing Finance: The Green Finance Movement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/revolutionizing-finance-the-green-finance-movement/): Introduction In the wake of growing concerns over climate change and environmental degradation, the financial sector is undergoing a transformative shift. No longer limited to the traditional metrics of […] - [Richemont Shatters Sales Records with €20.6 Billion Revenue and Amplifies ESG Commitment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/richemont-shatters-sales-records-with-e20-6-billion-revenue-and-amplifies-esg-commitment/): Richemont has achieved a significant milestone with record sales of €20.6 billion, marking an 8% increase at constant exchange rates. - [Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Collaborate to Build Hydrogen Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rio-tinto-and-sumitomo-collaborate-to-build-hydrogen-plant/): Rio Tinto [RIO:LN] announced its plans to construct a hydrogen plant in Gladstone, Queensland in collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation [8053:JP] of Japan, as reported by Reuters on July 11. The […] - [Rio Tinto, China Baowu to Jointly Explore Low-Carbon Steel Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rio-tinto-china-baowu-to-jointly-explore-low-carbon-steel-projects/): Rio Tinto Group [RIO:LN], the world’s largest iron ore miner based in Australia, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Baowu [600019:CH], the top steelmaker in China, to […] - [Rio Tinto Taps Australia’s Largest Solar Farm to Decarbonize Aluminum Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rio-tinto-taps-australias-largest-solar-farm-to-decarbonize-aluminum-production/): Rio Tinto [RIO:US], the world’s second-largest mining company, has inked a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with European Energy Australia to buy electricity from a planned massive solar farm in […] - [Rio Tinto to Develop Renewables in Western Australia in Decarbonization Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rio-tinto-to-develop-renewables-in-western-australia-in-decarbonization-push/): Rio Tinto [RIO:LN], Australia’s largest iron ore exporter, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (AEC) to explore renewable energy opportunities in Western Australia, as reported by […] - [Rio Tinto to Supply BMW Low-Carbon Aluminum Produced Using Hydropower - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rio-tinto-to-supply-bmw-low-carbon-aluminum-produced-using-hydropower/): BMW [BMW:GR] has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UK-based mining company Rio Tinto [RIO:US] to buy aluminum produced in Canada using hydroelectric power, with an aim to decrease […] - [Rio Tinto to Triple Solar Capacity on its Australian Mining Site - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rio-tinto-to-triple-solar-capacity-on-its-mining-site/): The global mining giant Rio Tinto [RIO:AU] declared its partnership with EDL Energy, an Australian sustainable energy producer, to enlarge its solar capacity by three times and add more battery […] - [Rising Seas, Rising Standards: ESG and Climate Change in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rising-seas-rising-standards-esg-and-climate-change-in-apac-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its vast coastlines, burgeoning cities, and dependence on agriculture, is uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels, intensified tropical cyclones, and […] - ["Rising Seas, Rising Standards: ESG and Climate Change in APAC" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rising-seas-rising-standards-esg-and-climate-change-in-apac/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its vast coastlines, burgeoning cities, and dependence on agriculture, is uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rising sea levels, intensified tropical cyclones, and […] - [Role of Digitalization and Fintech in ESG Reporting in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/role-of-digitalization-and-fintech-in-esg-reporting-in-apac/): The evolving landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is witnessing transformative changes, many of which are underpinned by digitalization and fintech innovations. As businesses […] - [Role of Non-Profit Organizations in Shaping ESG Discourse in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/role-of-non-profit-organizations-in-shaping-esg-discourse-in-apac/): The discourse on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has seen a profound evolution in recent years, particularly in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. While various stakeholders, including governments, corporations, and […] - [Rotterdam Port to Construct Battolyser Factory - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rotterdam-port-to-construct-battolyser-factory/): The Dutch Port of Rotterdam, the largest seaport in Europe, plans to construct the world’s first large-scale factory for Battolyser Systems to meet the country’s surging demand for hydrogen energy […] - [RWE Collaborates with Kansai Electric Power to Explore Japan’s Floating Wind Farms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rwe-collaborates-with-kansai-electric-power-to-explore-japans-floating-wind-farms/): German electricity generation company RWE AG’s [RWE:GR] subsidiary RWE Renewables and Kansai Electric Power [9503:JP] formed a partnership to study the possibility of a large-size floating offshore wind project on […] - [RWE to Invest EUR55bn in Green Energy through 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/rwe-to-invest-eur55bn-in-green-energy-through-2030/): German energy giant RWE [RWE:GR] has elevated its global green electricity investment target to EUR55bn in the coming years until 2030, as reported by Bloomberg on November 28. The significant […] - [Salmon Arm Council Plans for Landfill Closure Costs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/salmon-arm-council-plans-for-landfill-closure-costs/): Salmon Arm city officials are addressing long-term landfill closure costs as new provincial environmental monitoring regulations. - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/samr-asks-sharing-economy-firms-to-standardize-pricing-and-competition-practices/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samr-asks-sharing-economy-firms-to-standardize-pricing-and-competition-practices/): - [SAMR Declares Regulatory Redlines on Internet Companies’ Community Group Buying Businesses - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samr-declares-regulatory-redlines-on-internet-companies-community-group-buying-businesses/): State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) held an administrative guidance meeting for the regulation of community group buying businesses on December 22, where Alibaba […] - [SAMR Drafts Guidance to Prevent Monopolistic Behavior from Internet Platforms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samr-drafts-guidance-to-prevent-monopolistic-behavior-from-internet-platforms/): China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is looking for public comments on newly drafted guidelines for governing online platforms, as reported by The Paper on November 10. The rules […] - [SAMR Fines 15 Private Tutoring Institutions RMB36.5m for False Advertising - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samr-fines-15-private-tutoring-institutions-rmb36-5m-for-false-advertising/): China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) imposed a fine of RMB36.5m (USD5.7m) in total on 15 educational companies across the country, as reported by Xinhuanet on June 1. The 15 […] - [SAMR Fines Meituan for RMB3.44bn over Monopolistic Behavior - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samr-fines-meituan-for-rmb3-44bn-over-monopolistic-behavior/): China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) fined food delivery giant Meituan [3690:HK] RMB3.44bn (USD533m) for its monopolistic tactic after a six-month investigation, as reported by Caixin on October 8. […] - [SAMR Launches Anti-Monopoly Investigation into Meituan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samr-launches-anti-monopoly-investigation-into-meituan/): China’s antitrust watchdog, State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), launched an investigation into Tencent-backed [0700:HK] food delivery giant, Meituan [3690:HK], for the internet company’s potential abuse of the market dominance […] - [SAMR, SPB Introduce Green Delivery Packaging Certification System - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samr-spb-introduce-green-delivery-packaging-certification-system/): China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and State Post Bureau (SPB) have recently started implementing a green packaging certification system for China’s express delivery industry, in order to reduce […] - [Samsung and LG to Boost Use of Recycled Materials in Electronics - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samsung-and-lg-to-boost-use-of-recycled-materials-in-electronics/): South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics [005930:KS] and LG Electronics [066570:KS] will exhibit various products made from recycled materials at the IFA 2022 on September 2 to parade their efforts […] - [Samsung C&T, S-Oil to Jointly Produce Hydrogen - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samsung-ct-s-oil-to-jointly-produce-hydrogen/): Samsung C&T Group [028260:KS] signed a Hydrogen and BioFuel Business Partnership with S-Oil [010950:KS] to produce green Hydrogen together in Saudi Arabia and transit back to South Korea, as reported […] - [Samsung C&T to Build Hydrogen Storage Tank for South Korea’s First Hydrogen Co-Firing Power Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samsung-ct-to-build-hydrogen-storage-tank-for-south-koreas-first-hydrogen-co-firing-power-plant/): Samsung C&T [028260:KS], the engineering and construction unit of Samsung Group, has won a KRW140bn (USD103m) contract to build the infrastructure for South Korea’s first coal and hydrogencompound-fueled power plant, […] - [Samsung Electronics Invests over USD5bn to Realize Net Zero Emissions by 2050 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samsung-electronics-invests-over-usd5bn-to-realize-net-zero-emissions-by-2050/): Samsung Electronics [005930:KS] vowed to invest over KRW7tr (USD5.02bn) in its environmental initiatives by 2030 to pave way for its 2050 enterprise-wide net zero carbon emissions goal, as reported by […] - [Samsung Electronics to Join RE100 Initiative After Lee Jae-Yong Back in Charge - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samsung-electronics-to-join-re100-initiative-after-lee-jae-yong-back-in-charge/): Samsung Electronics [005930:KS], the world’s top smartphone and chip maker, will soon join the RE100 Initiative, a global eco-friendly organization whose members commit to shifting to 100% renewable energy by […] - [Samsung SDI Considers Producing Batteries in the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samsung-sdi-considers-producing-batteries-in-the-us/): South Korean battery producer Samsung SDI [006400:KS] is eyeing building a battery cell plant in the US amid the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), according to Reuters on July […] - [Samsung Teams up with KEPCO on Smart Home Energy IoT - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/samsung-teams-up-with-kepco-on-smart-home-energy-iot/): Samsung Electronics [005930:KS], a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate Samsung Group, and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) [015760:KS] signed an agreement on June 28 about a partnership to develop smart […] - [SSAB Launches Innovative Green and Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sasb-launches-innovative-green-and-sustainability-linked-finance-framework/): SSAB has introduced a pioneering Green and Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework to drive its transition to fossil-free steelmaking and invest in more efficient, flexible production systems. - [Saudi Arabia Commits $8.3 Billion to 15 GW Renewable Energy Projects by 2028 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/saudi-arabia-commits-8-3-billion-to-15-gw-renewable-energy-projects-by-2028/): Saudi Arabia has announced a major $8.3 billion investment in seven large-scale solar and wind energy projects - [Saudi Arabia Unveils First Direct Air Capture (DAC) Unit in Riyadh to Boost Carbon Removal and Support Vision 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/saudi-arabia-unveils-first-direct-air-capture-dac-unit-in-riyadh-to-boost-carbon-removal-and-support-vision-2030/): Saudi Arabia unveils its first Direct Air Capture (DAC) unit in Riyadh, marking a significant step toward carbon removal and supporting the nation’s Vision 2030 goals for a sustainable future. - [Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: A New Era for Sustainable Tourism - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/saudi-arabias-vision-2030-a-new-era-for-sustainable-tourism/): Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is leading a transformative shift in the global tourism industry, emphasizing sustainability-cultural preservation. - [Saudi Aramco and Shandong Energy Collaborate on Energy Supply and Green Technologies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/saudi-aramco-and-shandong-energy-collaborate-on-energy-supply-and-green-technologies/): The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) [ARAMCO:AB] has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese state-owned coal mining company Shandong Energy to collaborate on crude oil supply and green […] - [Saudi Secures $1.5B in Local Partnerships for EV Expansion - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/saudi-secures-1-5b-in-local-partnerships-for-ev-expansion/): This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, focusing on economic diversification, job creation, sustainable industrial growth. - [Saudi Wealth Fund, Foxconn to Set up EV Joint Venture - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/saudi-wealth-fund-foxconn-to-set-up-ev-joint-venture/): Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Taiwan’s electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry [2354:TT], more commonly known as “Foxconn,” will set up a joint venture called […] - [SBTi Calls for Further Research on Carbon Credits for Scope 3 Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbti-calls-for-further-research-on-carbon-credits-for-scope-3-emissions/): The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has highlighted the need for further research to approve the use of carbon credits for scope 3 emissions, underscoring its commitment to maintaining robust and scientifically grounded environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. - [SBTi Case Studies: H&M and Dentsu Leading Sustainable Initiatives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbti-case-studies-hm-and-dentsu-leading-sustainable-initiatives/): This article will present a comprehensive case study on a company - [SBTi Drives O&G Sector Towards Rigorous ESG and Sustainability Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbti-drives-og-sector-towards-rigorous-esg-and-sustainability-reporting/): The oil and gas (O&G) sector, a major contributor to global CO2 and methane emissions, faces an urgent need to decarbonize and align with stringent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. - [SBTi Enhances Corporate Net-Zero Standard to Refine Emission Neutralization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbti-enhances-corporate-net-zero-standard-to-refine-emission-neutralization/): The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is updating its Corporate Net-Zero Standard to refine how companies neutralize residual emissions. This revision, building on the original 2021 framework, aims to enhance corporate transparency and credibility in the net-zero journey. - [SBTi Opens Consultation on Net-Zero Standard for Auto Sector to Advance ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbti-opens-consultation-on-net-zero-standard-for-auto-sector-to-advance-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched a public consultation for its new Automotive Sector Net-Zero Standard, aiming to set science-based climate targets for one of the highest-emitting industries. - [SBTi Proposes Stricter Guidelines for Carbon Offsets, Aiming for More Genuine Climate Commitments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbti-proposes-stricter-guidelines-for-arbon-offsets-aiming-for-more-genuine-climate-commitments/): In a recent commentary on Reuters, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has proposed an updated stance on the use of carbon offsets, sparking widespread discussion among environmentalists and businesses alike. - [SBTi Targets Fossil Fuel Funders with New Climate Target-Setting Framework - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbti-targets-fossil-fuel-funders-with-new-climate-target-setting-framework/): The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is introducing a new climate target-setting framework aimed at financial institutions, particularly those with significant fossil fuel investments. - [SBTi Tightens Climate Targets for Corporations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbti-tightens-cliamte-targets-for-corporations/): In a significant move towards bolstering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has updated its climate targets framework, fine-tuning the benchmarks companies must meet to align with global climate goals. - [SBTi to Update Guidance on Environmental Attribute Certificates and Carbon Credits - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbti-to-update-guidance-on-environmental-attribute-certificates-and-carbon-credits/): In April, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) announced plans to update its guidance on using environmental attribute certificates, including carbon credits, for companies aiming to achieve their climate goals, particularly concerning Scope 3 (indirect) emissions. - [SBTi: Understanding Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM) - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbti-understanding-beyond-value-chain-mitigation-bvcm/): Beyond Value Chain Mitigation refers to the strategies and actions organizations take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that occur outside... - [SBTi Unveils New Corporate Net-Zero Standards, Paving the Way for Enhanced Sustainability and Climate Action - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbti-unveils-new-corporate-net-zero-standards-paving-the-way-for-enhanced-sustainability-and-climate-action/): The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has recently outlined a comprehensive update to its corporate net-zero standards, marking a significant step forward in corporate sustainability efforts. - [SBTi's Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) Targets Explained - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sbtis-forest-land-and-agriculture-flag-targets-explained/): The pioneering FLAG Guidance from Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) offers the initial structure for businesses in land-heavy industries... - [Schroders Launches Nature-focused Investment Firm in Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/schroders-launches-nature-focused-investment-firm-in-singapore/): British asset management company Schroders [SDR:LN] and the US non-profit Conservation International will jointly launch a nature-focused venture capital firm in Singapore named Akaria Natural Capital, as reported by Reuters […] - [Scope 3 Emissions For CSRD: What You Need To Know - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/scope-3-emissions-for-csrd-what-you-need-to-know/): The regulations regarding Scope 3 emissions reporting are quickly evolving, Europe has implemented the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) that will gradually introduce Scope 3 disclosures. - [Scope 4 Emissions and Their Impact on ESG Goals: A Path to Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/scope-4-emissions-and-their-impact-on-esg-goals-a-path-to-sustainability/): Discover the role of Scope 4 emissions in ESG strategy and how they contribute to carbon neutrality and sustainability goals for businesses. - [Scope 4 Emissions: The Next Frontier in Corporate Carbon Accounting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/scope-4-emissions-the-next-frontier-in-corporate-carbon-accounting/): Discover what Scope 4 emissions are, why they matter, and how businesses can leverage them for sustainability leadership and competitive advantage. - [SDIC Power Acquires 50% of Swedish Onshore Wind Farm - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sdic-power-acquires-50-of-swedish-onshore-wind-farm/): State Development Investment Corporation (SDIC) announced on December 21 that its subsidiary, SDIC Power Holdings [600886:CH], completed its stock acquisition of a Swedish onshore wind energy project, Överturingen, according to […] - [SDR vs SFDR: Key Differences in ESG Reporting Frameworks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sdr-vs-sfdr-key-differences-in-esg-reporting-frameworks/): Sustainability reporting has become a vital part of modern finance, as businesses and investors alike recognize the need for transparency in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. According to a […] - [Search - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/search/): Recent analysis reveals that the true greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from major tech companies - [SEC Fines BlackRock USD2.5m for Misleading Investors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sec-fines-blackrock-usd2-5m-for-misleading-investors/): The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged BlackRock Advisors, LLC, a prominent investment adviser, with misleading investors about its investments in the entertainment industry, as reported by Reuters […] - [SEC Issues New Guidance on Cybersecurity Incident Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sec-issues-new-guidance-on-cybersecurity-incident-reporting/): On June 24, 2024, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued five new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs) to clarify cybersecurity incident reporting under Item 1.05 of Form 8-K, specifically addressing situations involving ransomware payments. - [SEC Withdraws Key ESG Rules, Reshaping U.S. Carbon Neutral Strategy Landscape - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sec-withdraws-key-esg-rules-reshaping-u-s-carbon-neutral-strategy-landscape/): The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially withdrawn two major ESG regulatory proposals, marking a significant retreat from the Biden-era push to strengthen sustainability oversight in financial markets. - [Secondhand Electronics Resale as Good Business: Aihuishou to Launch IPO on NYSE - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/secondhand-electronics-resale-as-good-business-aihuishou-to-launch-ipo-on-nyse/): Aihuishou, also known as Wanwu Xinsheng, China’s largest secondhand electronics resale platform, filed an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 29 under the ticker RERE. Founded […] - [SEC's New Guidance Emphasizes Materiality Assessment in Cybersecurity Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/secs-new-guidance-emphasizes-materiality-assessment-in-cybersecurity-disclosures/): The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently published new guidance aimed at helping public companies comply with its cybersecurity disclosure rule. - [SEC's Role in ESG: What Companies Need to Know - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/secs-role-in-esg-what-companies-need-to-know/): The role of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues has evolved significantly in recent years. Historically, the SEC’s primary focus has been […] - [SEEE Unveils Transaction Rules for Impending National ETS - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seee-unveils-transaction-rules-for-impending-national-ets/): Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange (SEEE), the current exchange and operating body for China’s soon-to-open national carbon market, issued an announcement on June 22 regarding the rules of the national […] - [Sembcorp, BCG Energy to Develop 1.5GW Renewable Project in Vietnam - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sembcorp-bcg-energy-to-develop-1-5gw-renewable-project-in-vietnam/): Sembcorp Industries [SCI:SP], Singaporean energy and urban development company, signed an agreement with Bamboo Capital Group to jointly develop a 1.5 gigawatt (GW) renewable power project in Vietnam, as reported […] - [Sembcorp Invests USD7.76bn to Boost Renewable Energy and Cut Carbon Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sembcorp-invests-usd7-76bn-to-boost-renewable-energy-and-cut-carbon-emissions/): Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries [SCI:SP] unveiled its ambitious 2023-2028 strategic plan, emphasizing a significant shift towards renewable energy and decarbonization, as reported by Reuters on November 6. The company announced its […] - [Sembcorp Wins Indian 180MW Wind Power Contract with SECI - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sembcorp-wins-indian-180mw-wind-power-contract-with-seci/): The Green Infra Wind Energy, a subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries [SCI:SP], won a contract of an Indian wind power project with a total capacity of 180 megawatts (MW) in a […] - [Seneca ESG and ABeam Consulting (Thailand) Join Forces to Promote ESG Initiatives in Southeast Asia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-and-abeam-consulting-thailand-join-forces-to-promote-esg-initiatives-in-southeast-asia/): SINGAPORE & THAILAND, Feb 27, 2023 — Seneca ESG, a provider of corporate sustainability assessment, reporting, and integration solutions with financial services, is pleased to announce its collaboration with ABeam Consulting Thailand, […] - [Sustainability Software Leader Seneca ESG Achieves B Corp Certification - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-and-b-corporation-partnership-announcement/): We’re excited to share that Seneca ESG is now a Certified B Corporation! 🎉 - [Seneca ESG and Ingeraleza Partnership Announcement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-and-ingeraleza-partnership-announcement/): Seneca ESG is excited to partner with Ingeraleza to deliver cutting-edge ESG data management solutions to businesses in Latin America. - [Seneca ESG and Portafolio Verde Partnership Announcement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-and-portafolio-verde-partnership-announcement/): We are thrilled to announce that Seneca ESG has officially partnered with Portafolio Verde! - [Seneca ESG and RSM Vietnam Partnership Announcement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-and-rsm-vietnam-partnership-announcement/): Seneca ESG has partnered with RSM Vietnam to support the Vietnam Association of Securities Business (VASB) ESG Scoring Project, culminating in the Top 7 ESG Awards Ceremony. - [Seneca ESG and Strategy&Ops Partnership Announcement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-and-strategyops-partnership-announcement/): This collaboration unites two organizations committed to advancing environmental, social, and governance strategies. - [Seneca ESG and Sustainability Business Network Partnership Announcement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-and-sustainability-business-network-partnership-announcement/): As an Impact Investor, we - [Seneca ESG and the Anti-Greenwash Charter Partnership Announcement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-and-the-anti-greenwash-charter-partnership-announcement/): We are thrilled to announce that Seneca ESG has officially partnered with The Anti-Greenwash Charter. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in our commitment to fostering transparency, compliance, and accountability within the ESG space. - [Seneca ESG and UN Global Compact Network Netherlands Partnership Announcement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-and-un-global-compact-network-netherlands-partnership-announcement/): Seneca ESG is proud to join the UN Global Compact Network Netherlands as part of our commitment to being a responsible company. - [Seneca ESG and UNOBVIOUS Solutions Partnership Announcement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-and-unobvious-solutions-partnership-announcement/): We - [Seneca ESG and Xylo Sweden Join Forces to Drive Sustainability Innovation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-and-xylo-sweden-join-forces-to-drive-sustainability-innovation/): We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Xylo Sweden. - [Seneca ESG Joins ESG Data Convergence Initiative to Standardize ESG Reporting in Private Equity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-joins-esg-data-convergence-initiative-to-standardize-esg-reporting-in-private-equity/): Advancing Responsible Investing and Transparent ESG Reporting in Private Equity Markets. SINGAPORE, November 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seneca ESG has joined the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI), - [Seneca ESG Partners with OWL Analytics to Deliver ESG Ratings - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seneca-esg-partners-with-owl-analytics-to-deliver-esg-ratings/): 9th June 2021, SINGAPORE & SANTA MONICA, U.S. – Seneca ESG, a software provider specializing in building solutions for both investment management firms and corporates, has announced a partnership today […] - [Serbia Receives USD2.2bn Investment from China to Build Renewable Energy Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/serbia-receives-usd2-2bn-investment-from-china-to-build-renewable-energy-projects/): The Serbian mining and energy ministry has secured a EUR2bn (USD2.18bn) investment committed by China to develop renewable energy projects in the Balkan country, as reported by Reuters on January […] - [Seven European Countries Pledge to Phase Out CO2-Emitting Power Plants by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/seven-european-countries-pledge-to-phase-out-co2-emitting-power-plants-by-2035/): Seven countries, comprising Germany, the Netherlands, and France, have jointly pledged to phase out CO2-emitting power plants from their electricity systems by 2035, as reported by Reuters on December 18. […] - [SF HOLDING RELEASES FIRST CARBON TARGET WHITE PAPER - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sf-holding-releases-first-carbon-target-white-paper/): China’s leading logistics firm SF Holding [002352:CH] released its first carbon target white paper on June 5, which was also the first white paper in the Chinese logistics industry. In […] - [SFDR: Article 6, 8 & 9 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sfdr-article-6-8-9/): In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and its key components, specifically articles 6, 8, and 9... - [SGCC, CSG Authorized to Manage Renewable Energy Subsidy Allocation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sgcc-csg-authorized-to-manage-renewable-energy-subsidy-allocation/): China’s Ministry of Finance, National Energy Administration (NEA) and the NDRC have jointly issued a notice, authorizing grid companies such as State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) and China Southern […] - [Shanghai Applies First Virtual Power Plant Initiative - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shanghai-applies-first-virtual-power-plant-initiative/): Shanghai launched its first virtual power plant (VPP) action on May 6, as reported by Xinhuanet on May 10. The VPP project covers various types of resources including electric vehicle […] - [Shanghai Financial Authorities to Support Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Lockdown - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shanghai-financial-authorities-to-support-businesses-affected-by-covid-19-lockdown/): China’s financial regulators, the People’s Bank of China (BoC) [3988:HK] and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), have rolled out 23 fiscal policies to support epidemic prevention and control […] - [Shanghai Launches Carbon-Reduction and Energy-Saving Initiatives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shanghai-launches-carbon-reduction-and-energy-saving-initiatives/): Shanghai issued a four-year action plan (2022-2025) to conduct carbon-reduction and energy-conservation reform in the city’s industrial and communication sectors, aiming for an average 1% reduction in power use every […] - [Shanghai Market Regulator Warns 12 E-Commerce Platforms Against Unreasonable Price Hikes Amid Lockdown - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shanghai-market-regulator-warns-12-e-commerce-platforms-against-unreasonable-price-hikes-amid-lockdown/): The Shanghai Municipal Administration for Market Regulation (Shanghai AMR) warned 12 Chinese e-commerce platforms, including Meituan [3690:HK] and Alibaba’s [BABA:US] Ele.me, against pricing irregularities in agricultural products amid Shanghai’s Covid-19 […] - [Shanghai Stock Exchange Asks its Tech Market to Disclose ESG Information - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shanghai-stock-exchange-asks-its-tech-market-to-disclose-esg-information/): The Shanghai Stock Exchange has announced on January 20 that it will ask the Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR) market companies to disclose ESG information in annual reports beginning […] - [Shanghai Stock Exchange Strengthens ESG Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shanghai-stock-exchange-strengthens-esg-reporting/): The Shanghai Stock Exchange has taken a significant step with the introduction of two new sustainability disclosure guides. - [Shanghai to Begin Forbidding Certain Plastic Bags Types in 2021 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shanghai-to-begin-forbidding-certain-plastic-bags-types-in-2021/): Shanghai will launch a strict plastic ban from January 1, 2021, where supermarkets, shopping malls, pharmacies, and bookstores will not be permitted to offer disposable plastic bags for consumers for […] - [Shanghai’s Lingang to Further Boost Hydrogen Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shanghais-lingang-to-further-boost-hydrogen-development/): Shanghai’s Lingang New Area has established a set of regulations to support the local development of a hydrogen industry, as reported by Sina Finance on August 26. In Lingang, the […] - [SHCH Helps CDB Issue First Carbon Neutrality Green Financial Bond - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shch-helps-cdb-issue-first-carbon-neutrality-green-financial-bond/): Shanghai Clearing House (SHCH) assisted China Development Bank (CDB) to issue the first carbon neutrality-themed green financial bond to global investors by public bidding, as reported by Sina Finance on […] - [Shell Accused of Greenwashing by Climate Advocacy Group - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shell-accused-of-greenwashing-by-climate-advocacy-group/): Shell [SHEL:US], a multinational oil and gas company, is facing allegations of greenwashing by, Follow This, a climate advocacy group, as reported by Bloomberg on February 1. The group has […] - [Shell Announces Closure of German Refinery, Shifts Focus to Lubricant Feedstock for Emissions Reduction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shell-announces-closure-of-german-refinery-shifts-focus-to-lubricant-feedstock-for-emissions-reduction/): Shell [SHEL:LN] has announced a strategic shift in its operations by closing its oil refinery in Wesseling, Germany, by 2025 and repurposing the site to produce lubricant feedstock, in line […] - [Shell Eyes Wind Projects in Australia to Promote Clean Energy Transformation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shell-eyes-wind-projects-in-australia-to-promote-clean-energy-transformation/): Global Energy Company Shell [SHEL:US] is investigating more wind power investment opportunities in Australia to diversify its energy portfolio in the country, as reported by Bloomberg on August 22. Since […] - [Shell Invests in Australian Wind Farm amid Carbon-Reduction Pressure - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shell-invests-in-australian-wind-farm-amid-carbon-reduction-pressure/): Global oil and gas trader Shell [RDSA:LN] has agreed to purchase a 49% equity in wind farm developer WestWind Energy’s Australian arm, as reported by Reuters on March 2. WestWind […] - [Shell Launches World's First Electric Ferry in Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shell-launches-worlds-first-electric-ferry-in-singapore/): Shell [SHEL:LN] has introduced the world’s first electric ferry at its Singapore refinery, as part of its collaboration with Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) on reducing emissions from ships, as reported by Reuters on April 17. Shell Eastern Trading […] - [Shell Purchases Asia-Based Waste Oil Recycling Firm to Boost Biofuel Product - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shell-purchases-asia-based-waste-oil-recycling-firm-to-boost-biofuel-product/): Shell Eastern Petroleum, a unit of oil giant Shell [SHEL:US], acquired Asia-based waste oil recycling company EcoOils to boost its biofuel output, as reported by Reuters on November 2. EcoOils […] - [Shell, Sinopec, Baowu, and BASF to Jointly Study East China CCUS project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shell-sinopec-baowu-and-basf-to-jointly-study-east-china-ccus-project/): British oil and gas major Shell [SHEL:US], China’s state-owned refiner Sinopec [0386:HK], Chinese steel manufacturer Baowu [600019:CH], and German chemical giant BASF [BAS:GR] have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding […] - [Shell Withdraws Its USD100m Carbon Offset Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shell-withdraws-its-usd100m-carbon-offset-plan/): Shell [SHEL:US], the largest oil company in Europe, has made significant changes to its corporate strategy regarding carbon offsets, as reported by Strait Times on August 31. Shell has quietly […] - [Shell's Renewable Energy Arm to Develop Battery Storage Project in Australia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shells-renewable-energy-arm-to-develop-battery-storage-project-in-australia/): Shell Energy Australia, a subsidiary of Shell [SHEL:US], and AMPYR Australia, an affiliate of global renewable energy developer AMPYR, inked an agreement to launch a 500-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage […] - [Shenzhen Enterprises Launch Board Diversity Initiative - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shenzhen-enterprises-launch-board-diversity-initiative/): A group of Shenzhen-located enterprises, including Essence Securities, Bosera Funds, China Vanke [2202:HK], Han’s Laser Technology Industry [002008:CH], SF Holdings [002352:CH], Luxshare Precision Industry [002475:CH], jointly launched an initiative, which […] - [Shenzhen Implements First Employee Health Regulations in China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shenzhen-implements-first-employee-health-regulations-in-china/): Shenzhen city has decided to implement the first local health regulations in China to better protect the physical and mental health of workers, as reported by Xinhua Net on November […] - [Shenzhen Issues China's First Local Comprehensive Data Legislation for Consultation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shenzhen-issues-chinas-first-local-comprehensive-data-legislation-for-consultation/): The Standing Committee of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Congress published its revised draft of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Data Regulations for comments on May 31, as reported by Caixin on […] - [Shenzhen Launches the World's First Blockchain Platform for Environmental Protection - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shenzhen-launches-the-worlds-first-blockchain-platform-for-environmental-protection/): The world’s first blockchain-based environmental protection platform, called EPR Digital Environmental Innovation Platform, was launched in Shenzhen, as reported by Sznews.com on February 6. The EPR Digital Environmental Innovation Platform […] - [Shenzhen Releases Regulations to Oversee Regional Green Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shenzhen-releases-regulations-to-oversee-regional-green-finance/): The Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government has released the Mainland’s first set of regulations to govern local green finance development, which will come into effect on March 1, 2021, as reported […] - [Shenzhen Stock Exchange Launches ESG Rating Methodology and ESG Index - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shenzhen-stock-exchange-launches-esg-rating-methodology-and-esg-index/): Shenzhen Securities Information, affiliated with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), launched the CNI ESG Ratings Methodology along with a set of ESG indices, as reported by People.cn on July 26. […] - [Shenzhen to Establish Carbon Emission Trading Fund for Paid Quotas - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shenzhen-to-establish-carbon-emission-trading-fund-for-paid-quotas/): Shenzhen Judicial Bureau on June 10 issued the draft of the Interim Regulations on the Administration of Shenzhen Carbon Emission Right Trading for consultation, as reported by Caixin on June […] - [Shining Light on ESG: The Rise of Environmental Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shining-light-on-esg-the-rise-of-environmental-reporting/): As the clock ticks on climate change and global environmental challenges, the corporate world is awakening to its role in shaping a sustainable future. Companies are no longer evaluated solely […] - [Shipzero Secures €8 Million to Enhance Logistics Emissions Management Platform - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/shipzero-secures-e8-million-to-enhance-logistics-emissions-management-platform/): In a significant development within the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) space, Shipzero, a logistics emissions management platform, has successfully raised €8 million in a recent funding round. - [Siam Cement to Allocate USD2.89bn for Renewable Energy and Decarbonization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/siam-cement-to-allocate-usd2-89bn-for-renewable-energy-and-decarbonization/): Siam Cement Group (SCG) [SCC:TB], Thailand’s largest building material firm, announced a plan to invest THB100bn (USD2.89bn) over the next five years in areas such as renewable energy, while continuing […] - [Siam Cement to Develop Building Materials with 50% Fewer Carbon Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/siam-cement-to-develop-building-materials-with-50-fewer-carbon-emissions/): Thailand’s largest cement maker Siam Cement Group (SCG) [SCC:TB] plans to introduce a new product that reduces carbon dioxide emissions during production by half compared to conventional cement, as reported […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/sichuan-crackdowns-on-cryptocurrency-mining-amid-nationa-trend/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sichuan-crackdowns-on-cryptocurrency-mining-amid-nationa-trend/): - [Siemens to Launch Solar Energy Equipment Production in US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/siemens-to-launch-solar-energy-equipment-production-in-us/): Siemens [SIE:GR], a prominent German conglomerate, has disclosed its intentions to commence solar energy equipment production within the United States by 2024, as reported by Reuters on August 15. This […] - [Silicon Valley’s Carbon Neutral Strategy Tackles Tech Industry’s Environmental Impact - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/silicon-valleys-carbon-neutral-strategy-tackles-tech-industrys-environmental-impact/): The tech industry - [Singapore Advisory Committee Aims to Improve Gig Workers Welfare - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-advisory-committee-aims-to-improve-gig-workers-welfare/): Singapore’s Advisory Committee on Platform Workers, announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in August, is in the early works to improve gig workers welfare, as reported by the Straits […] - [Singapore to Reduce Power Sector Emission for Net-Zero by 2050 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-aims-for-net-zero-in-power-sector-by-2050/): Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) reported on March 22 that the country could reduce carbon emissions from the power sector to achieve net-zero by 2050, as reported by Strait Times […] - [Singapore Airlines to Trial Sustainable Fuels from ExxonMobil - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-airlines-to-trial-sustainable-fuels-from-exxonmobil/): Singapore Airlines (SIA) [SIA:SP] will start a one-year pilot scheme starting from 3Q22 in which it will use blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by US oil producer ExxonMobil [XOM:US], […] - [Singapore and Chile Sign Carbon Credit Agreement Under Paris Agreement Article 6 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-and-chile-sign-carbon-credit-agreement-under-paris-agreement-article-6/): Singapore and Chile have signed a landmark Implementation Agreement enabling the transfer of high-integrity carbon credits under Paris Agreement. - [Singapore-based Grab Starts Green Car Hailing Services - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-based-grab-starts-green-car-hailing-services/): Singapore’s mobility and delivery service platform Grab kicked off a trial service that focuses on clean energy vehicles in central Singapore on July 14, as reported by Nikkei Asia on […] - [Singapore Begins Importing Renewable Power from Laos via Thailand, Malaysia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-begins-importing-renewable-power-from-laos-via-thailand-malaysia/): Singapore has started importing renewable energy from Laos via Thailand and Malaysia, marking the first renewable energy import into Singapore, as reported by Strait Times on June 23. Specifically, Lao […] - [Singapore Embraces Nature Disclosures, Faces Global Challenges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-embraces-nature-disclosures-faces-global-challenges/): A recent study by the National University of Singapore and Kering reveals a promising trend among Singaporean companies. - [Singapore Excels in ESG Reporting and Carbon Neutral Strategy, Outpacing Global Averages - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-excels-in-esg-reporting-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-outpacing-global-averages/): Singapore has achieved remarkable progress in sustainability reporting, positioning itself as a global leader. - [Singapore Exchange Mulls Remuneration Disclosure for CEO and Directors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-exchange-mulls-remuneration-disclosure-for-ceo-and-directors/): Singapore Exchange (SGX) [SGX:SP] is mulling changes to its corporate disclosure rules, including requiring companies to disclose exactly how much their directors and chief executive officers (CEOs) earn, as reported […] - [Singapore Exchange Regulation to Revise Listing Rules with Mandatory Climate Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-exchange-regulation-to-revise-listing-rules-with-mandatory-climate-disclosures/): Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) on August 26 proposed revisions of the listing rules to demand sustainability-related reporting from listed companies, according to The Business Times on the same day. […] - [Singapore Exchange to Mandate Climate Disclosures in 2022 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-exchange-to-mandate-climate-disclosures-in-2022/): The Singapore Exchange (SGX) [SGX:SP] announced on December 15 that all listed companies must provide climate reporting on a “comply or explain” basis in their sustainability reports starting 2022, as […] - [Singapore Exchange to Set up Climate Disclosure Portal for Investors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-exchange-to-set-up-climate-disclosure-portal-for-investors/): The Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) is establishing the ESGenome disclosure portal, which gives investors access to companies’ climate disclosures, to help harmonize sustainability reporting from listed companies, as reported […] - [Singapore GIC Supports Geothermal Firm Arctic Green Energy with SGD326m - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-gic-supports-geothermal-firm-arctic-green-energy-with-sgd326m/): Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund (SWF) GIC announced an SGD326m (USD240m) investment in Arctic Green Energy, a Singapore-based renewable energy company with a focus on urban heating and cooling, as reported […] - [Singapore Imposes Stiffer Requirements on Electricity Retailers for Energy Security - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-imposes-stiffer-requirements-on-electricity-retailers-for-energy-security/): Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) will enhance regulatory requirements on electricity retailers to build a stable electricity market resistant to the volatility of global energy markets, as reported by Strait […] - [Singapore, Indonesia Team up on Climate Change and Green Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-indonesia-team-up-on-climate-change-and-green-finance/): Singapore and Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding partnerships on climate change and sustainability on March 21, as reported by Strait Times on the same day. Under the […] - [Singapore Introduces Patrol Robots to Detect Public Bad Behavior - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-introduces-patrol-robots-to-detect-public-bad-behavior/): Singapore is bringing robots to help the police deter bad behavior and ensure public safety, according to The Strait Times on September 6. The patrol robots, named Xavier, began a […] - [Singapore Issues Practical Guidance to Accelerate ESG Finance and Carbon Neutral Strategy Through Transition Taxonomy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-issues-practical-guidance-to-accelerate-esg-finance-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-through-transition-taxonomy/): Singapore has released new practical guidance to support the implementation of the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy (SAT) - [Singapore Launches Climate Impact Science Research Program - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-launches-climate-impact-science-research-program/): Singapore launched a USD23.5m climate research program on July 12 to reveal the long-term impacts of climate change on Singapore and help guide policies to address these issues, as reported […] - [Singapore Launches Guidebook for Sustainability Reporting Training Providers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-launches-guidebook-for-sustainability-reporting-training-providers/): Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) has introduced the Sustainability Reporting Body of Knowledge (SR BOK). - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-launches-national-e-waste-management-scheme/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-launches-national-e-waste-management-scheme/): - [Singapore Leads ESG Reporting, Strengthens Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-leads-esg-reporting-strengthens-carbon-neutral-strategy/): Singapore’s top 100 companies are making remarkable progress in sustainability reporting, outperforming global benchmarks in six key indicators, according to KPMG’s 2024 Survey of Sustainability Reporting. - [Singapore Mandates Climate Risk Disclosure to Boost Private Climate Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-mandates-climate-risk-disclosure-to-boost-private-climate-finance/): Singapore has taken a major step toward achieving its 2050 net-zero target by mandating corporate climate risk disclosures. - [Singapore Mulls Advancing Net-Zero Emissions Target to 2050 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-mulls-advancing-net-zero-emissions-target-to-2050/): Singapore is considering setting a new deadline for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in 2050, revamping its previous target of achieving net-zero emissions by or around mid-century, as reported by […] - [Singapore Mulls Regulations on Indoor Air Quality - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-mulls-regulations-on-indoor-air-quality/): The Singaporean government is considering limits on formaldehyde emissions in building materials and home furnishings, as reported by Strait Times on January 6. The Alliance for Action on Sustainable Spaces, […] - [Singapore Opens Its First Single Large-Scale Floating Solar PV System - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-opens-its-first-single-large-scale-floating-solar-pv-system/): Sembcorp Floating Solar Singapore and Singapore’s national water agency PUB officially opened the country’s first large-scale floating solar farm at Tengeh Reservoir on July 14, as reported by CNA on […] - [Singapore, Papua New Guinea Enter into Cooperation on Carbon Credits - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-papua-new-guinea-enter-into-cooperation-on-carbon-credits/): Singapore has signed a carbon credits implementation agreement with Papua New Guinea at the COP28 climate summit, as reported by Strait Times on December 8. The agreement sets out a […] - [Singapore Plans to Extend Mandatory Climate Reporting Requirements to Non-Listed Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-plans-to-extend-mandatory-climate-reporting-requirements-to-non-listed-companies/): The Sustainability Reporting Advisory Committee (SRAC) is soliciting public opinions on the implementation of mandatory climate-related financial disclosures (CRDs) for listed and large non-listed companies, as reported by the Strait Times […] - [Singapore Plans to Introduce Deposit for All Metal Cans and Plastic Bottles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-plans-to-introduce-deposit-for-all-metal-cans-and-plastic-bottles/): Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced the new beverage container return scheme that will apply a deposit of SGG0.1 to 0.2 (USD0.07 to 0.14) to all metal and plastic beverage […] - [Singapore Publishes New Agri-Food Standards for Green and Sustainable Produce - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-publishes-new-agri-food-standards-for-green-and-sustainable-produce/): Singapore Manufacturing Federation and the Standards Development Organization drew up a series of new agri-food standards to provide farmers with green guidelines on their processes and consumers with better assurance, […] - [Singapore Releases Finance for Net Zero Action Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-releases-finance-for-net-zero-action-plan/): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the Finance for Net Zero (FiNZ) Action Plan to mobilize financing and support Asia’s net-zero transition and decarbonization activities in Singapore and the region, […] - [Singapore Releases Guidelines for Enterprises to Reduce Packaging Waste - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-releases-guidelines-for-enterprises-to-reduce-packaging-waste/): Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA), together with the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and a dozen other organizations, enacted the Technical Reference 109 Sustainable Packaging Guiding Framework and Practices, a […] - [Singapore Releases White Paper on Singapore Women's Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-releases-white-paper-on-singapore-womens-development/): The Singapore government published a White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development which outlined 25 measures to build a fairer and more inclusive society for men and women in workplaces and […] - [Singapore Seeks High-Quality International Carbon Credits in Deals with Verra, Gold Standard - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-seeks-high-quality-international-carbon-credits-in-deals-with-verra-gold-standard/): Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) has signed separate memorandums of understanding (MOU) with Gold Standard and Verra, two of the world’s largest international carbon offset standard programs, as reported by […] - [Singapore Seeks ISSB Deadline Extension for Smaller Firms Amid ESG, Carbon Neutral Strategy Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-seeks-issb-deadline-extension-for-smaller-firms-amid-esg-carbon-neutral-strategy-push/): The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is urging regulators to grant a 12- to 24-month extension for smaller Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed firms to comply with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) climate reporting rules. - [Singapore Sets New Disclosure Rules on ESG Funds to Combat Greenwashing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-sets-new-disclosure-rules-on-esg-funds-to-combat-greenwashing/): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued new disclosure and reporting guidelines for fund managers to follow when they sell funds with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) labels to […] - [Singapore Sets up Plastic Recycling Association to Reduce Waste - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-sets-up-plastic-recycling-association-to-reduce-waste/): Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and Environment Grace Fu officially announced the establishment of the Plastics Recycling Association of Singapore (PRAS) on August 17, as reported by CNA on the same […] - [Singapore Starts Second Round of Bidding for Renewable Power Imports - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-starts-second-round-of-bidding-for-renewable-power-imports/): Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) issued the second Request for Proposal (RFP2) on July 1, calling for proposals to export electricity to Singapore from renewable energy sources, as reported by […] - [Singapore Strengthens ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy with Draft Voluntary Carbon Credit Guidelines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-strengthens-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-with-draft-voluntary-carbon-credit-guidelines/): Singapore has released draft guidance to enhance the credibility of voluntary carbon credits, supporting businesses in achieving their ESG and carbon neutral strategy goals. - [Singapore to Collaborate with UAE on Low-Carbon Technologies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-to-collaborate-with-uae-on-low-carbon-technologies/): Singapore intends to work with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on developing methods to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including hydrogen fuel and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), as […] - [Singapore to Crack Down Greenwashinig via Stress Tests, Disclosure Requests - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-to-crack-down-greenwashinig-via-stress-tests-disclosure-requests/): Singapore’s financial watchdog, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is planning to deal with greenwashing issues through regulations and technologies, as reported by Bloomberg on November 7. Banks in Singapore […] - [Singapore to Equip Workers with Skills in Green Jobs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-to-equip-workers-with-skills-in-green-jobs/): Workforce Singapore (WSG), a statutory board under Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower, launched a new career conversion program to train 200 workers to help them master skills for green jobs, such […] - [Singapore to Implement SAF Levy on Airline Passengers from 2026 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-to-implement-saf-levy-on-airline-passengers-from-2026/): Singapore will impose a levy on travelers departing from the country in 2026 to fund the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a green fuel that cost three to five […] - [Singapore to Issue First Green Sovereign Bond under USD26bn Financing Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-to-issue-first-green-sovereign-bond-under-usd26bn-financing-plan/): Singapore will issue its first green sovereign bond as part of a plan to access the market for USD26bn by 2030 to fund environmental projects, as reported by Bloomberg on […] - [Singapore to Mandate Solar Panel Installations in New Estates - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-to-mandate-solar-panel-installations-in-new-estates/): JTC Corporation, a statutory board under Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, will require solar panels to be deployed for new land and land-based facility allocations, lease renewals, land launches, […] - [Singapore to Purchase 4GW Low-Carbon Electricity by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-to-purchase-4gw-low-carbon-electricity-by-2035/): Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong at the opening of the 14th Singapore International Energy Week on October 25 said that the country plans to import low-carbon […] - [Singapore to Raise Carbon Tax Fivefold in 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-to-raise-carbon-tax-fivefold-in-2024/): Singapore has priced its carbon tax at SGD25 (USD18.6) per ton for 2024 and 2025, a major increase from the 2019-2023 levels of SGD5 (USD3.71) per ton, as reported by […] - [Singapore to Raise Carbon Tax Rate In 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-to-raise-carbon-tax-rate-in-2024/): Singapore is evaluating its carbon tax level and will announce the revised rate for 2024 in its 2022 Budget on February 18, as reported by Straits Times on January 25. […] - [Singapore to Raise SGD2.4bn from 50-year Sovereign Green Bonds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-to-raise-sgd2-4bn-from-50-year-sovereign-green-bonds/): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will raise SGD2.4bn (USD1.7bn) via the issuance of 50-year sovereign green bonds with a coupon rate of 3.04%, as reported by Nikkei Asia on August […] - [Singapore to Study Plans for a Greener Changi Air Hub - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapore-to-study-plans-for-a-greener-changi-air-hub/): Singapore’s Changi Airport may adopt cleaner vehicles, improve cooling systems, and install solar panels on untapped open spaces within the airport to reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation industry, […] - [Singapore’s Carbon Exchange to Launch Futures Trading for Carbon Offsets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-carbon-exchange-to-launch-futures-trading-for-carbon-offsets/): AirCarbon, a Singapore carbon exchange, is working with Germany’s main bourse to launch futures trading for carbon offsets, as reported by Bloomberg on May 8, 2022. The futures contracts will […] - [Singapore’s climate strategy stands firm amid global setbacks on emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-climate-strategy-stands-firm-amid-global-setbacks-on-emissions/): As global climate momentum stalls, Singapore is standing firm in its ESG and carbon neutral strategy—positioning itself as a leader. - [Singapore’s EMA to Issue Bonds for Financing Green Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-ema-to-issue-bonds-for-financing-green-transition/): Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) is planning to issue green, sustainable, and transition bonds, as reported by Strait Times on January 15. The issuance is part of EMA’s SGD3bn (USD2.27bn) […] - [Singapore’s ISCA Unveils 2024 Sustainability Reporting Guide for Compliance with ISSB Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-isca-unveils-2024-sustainability-reporting-guide-for-compliance-with-issb-standards/): The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has introduced a comprehensive guide to support companies in their sustainability reporting efforts, particularly for those preparing to comply with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. - [Singapore’s KinRoss Partners with Mongolian Firm for Soil Restoration and Carbon Credit Generation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-kinross-partners-with-mongolian-firm-for-soil-restoration-and-carbon-credit-generation/): Singapore-based environmental solution provider KinRoss will collaborate with its Mongolian partner Clean BotanEco to rejuvenate degraded soil in Mongolia, as reported by Strait Times on November 4. The partnership involves […] - [Singapore's Large Listed Companies Improve Climate Reporting, Study Finds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-large-listed-companies-improve-climate-reporting-study-finds/): The study, conducted by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra) and the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute at the National University of Singapore, evaluated climate-related disclosures of 51 major companies based on the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework for the 2022 financial year. - [Singapore’s MAS Introduces Taxonomy to Define Green and Transition Activities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-mas-introduces-taxonomy-to-define-green-and-transition-activities/): Singapore’s Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance to provide clear definitions for sustainable and transition financing, as reported by ESG Today on December […] - [Singapore’s NTU and RGE to Launch Sustainable Textile Research Center - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-ntu-and-rge-to-launch-sustainable-textile-research-center/): Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the world’s largest viscose manufacturer Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) [3308:HK] jointly launched a textile recycling research center to produce new fabrics and materials from […] - [Singapore's NTU to Launch SGD1bn in Sustainability-Linked Bonds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-ntu-to-launch-sgd1bn-in-sustainability-linked-bonds/): Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is issuing SGD1bn (USD741m) in multicurrency bonds to support its sustainability goals, as reported by The Straits Times on October 11. The sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) […] - [Singapore’s OCBC to Establish A USD500m Decarbonization Fund - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-ocbc-to-establish-a-usd500m-decarbonization-fund/): Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) [OCBC:SP], the second-largest bank in Singapore, will establish a USD500m fund to finance decarbonization-focused businesses in Southeast Asia, as reported by Nikkei Asia on December 22. […] - [Singapore’s Sustainability Legal Market to Triple by 2033, PwC Finds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-sustainability-legal-market-to-triple-by-2033-pwc-finds/): Singapore’s sustainability legal services market is set for rapid expansion, with a projected value of up to S$500 million by 2033. - [Singapore's Tampines to Promote Programs Converting Waste into Fertilizer by 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-tampines-to-promote-programs-converting-waste-into-fertilizer-by-2024/): Tampines, the largest residential town in Singapore, plans to expand a pilot program that converts waste into compost and water to the whole town by 2024, as reported by Strait […] - [Singapore’s UOB Stops Financing New Oil and Gas Projects in Net-Zero Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-uob-stops-financing-new-oil-and-gas-projects-in-net-zero-push/): Major Singaporean lender United Overseas Bank (UOB) [UOB:SP] vowed to end new project financing for upstream oil and gas projects after 2022, as reported by Strait Times on October 31. […] - [Sinopec Begins Construction of China's Largest CCUS Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sinopec-begins-construction-of-chinas-largest-ccus-project/): China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (Sinopec) [SNP:US] launched the construction of the country’s first carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) project above one-million-ton capacity, as reported by Sina on July […] - [Sinopec Commences Operation of China's Largest Green Hydrogen Project in Xinjiang - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sinopec-commences-operation-of-chinas-largest-green-hydrogen-project-in-xinjiang/): Sinopec [0386:HK], China’s state-owned oil and gas company, has started producing green hydrogen at a plant in Kuqa, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Northwest China, as reported by Reuters on June […] - [Sinopec Puts China’s Largest CCUS Project into Operation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sinopec-puts-chinas-largest-ccus-project-into-operation/): Sinopec [0386:HK], one of China’s three major state-owned oil and gas producers, has started the operation of the country’s largest carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) facility in east China, […] - [Sinopec to Build 1,000 Hydrogen Fueling Stations by 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sinopec-to-build-1000-hydrogen-fueling-stations-by-2025/): China’s state-backed oil and gas firm Sinopec [SNP:US] announced plans to build 1,000 hydrogen refueling stations in China in the next five years, marking a significant increase from the 27 […] - [SITE Unveils New Sustainability Report Guide in Celebration of Earth Day - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/site-unveils-new-sustainability-report-guide-in-celebration-of-earth-day/): In celebration of Earth Day, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) unveiled a pioneering Sustainability Report and accompanying Guide to mark a significant step towards integrating sustainability into the incentive travel industry. - [Six Korean Logistics Firms Fined USD5.06m for Price Fixing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/six-korean-logistics-firms-fined-usd5-06m-for-price-fixing/): South Korea’s antitrust authority, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), has fined six logistics firms including CJ Logistics [000120:KS], Dongbang Transport Logistics [004140:KS], and others a total of KRW6.5bn (USD5.06m) for price […] - [Six Large Insurers Quit Net-Zero Insurance Alliance to Avoid Antitrust Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/six-large-insurers-quit-net-zero-insurance-alliance-to-avoid-antitrust-risks/): A group of large insurers has decided to leave the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) due to greater political pressure from US Republican politicians on collective climate action groups, as reported by […] - [SK Chemicals to Spend USD1.6bn in Green, Biopharmaceutical Businesses - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-chemicals-to-spend-usd1-6bn-in-green-biopharmaceutical-businesses/): SK Chemicals [298130:KS], SK Group’s [034730:KS] subsidiary, plans to invest more than KRW2tr (USD1.6bn) in eco-friendly material and biopharmaceutical businesses, as reported by the Korean Economic Daily on March 28. […] - [SK Ecoplant Acquires Singaporean E-Waste Recycling Firm for USD1bn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-ecoplant-acquires-singaporean-e-waste-recycling-firm-for-usd1bn/): SK Ecoplant, the green business unit of SK Group [210980:KS], has bought a 100% stake in Singapore-based electronic waste (e-waste) disposal and recycling firm TES Envirocorp (TES) with USD1bn, as […] - [SK Ecoplant Collaborates with Chinese Major Builder on Renewable Energy Project in Egypt - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-ecoplant-collaborates-with-chinese-major-builder-on-renewable-energy-project-in-egypt/): SK Ecoplant, the green business unit of SK Group [210980:KS], will collaborate with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) [601668:CH], the world’s largest construction contractor, on a USD1.9bn renewable energy […] - [SK Ecoplant, CSCEC Team up for Renewable Energy in Egypt and China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-ecoplant-cscec-team-up-for-renewable-energy-in-egypt-and-china/): SK Ecoplant, the green business unit of SK Group [210980:KS], has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) [601668:CH], the world’s largest construction contractor, […] - [SK Ecoplant Invests USD50m in US Battery Recycling Firm Ascend Elements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-ecoplant-invests-usd50m-in-us-battery-recycling-firm-ascend-elements/): SK Ecoplant, the green business unit of SK Group [210980:KS], signed a stock purchase agreement to inject USD50m into US-based lithium-ion battery recycling firm Ascend Elements, as reported by Korea […] - [SK Ecoplant Invests USD80m in Malaysia's Waste Management Firm - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-ecoplant-invests-usd80m-in-malaysias-waste-management-firm/): SK Ecoplant, the green business unit of SK Group [210980:KS], signed an agreement with the Malaysian government’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad to purchase a 30% stake in Cenviro […] - [SK E&S to Invest USD25m in US Turquoise Hydrogen Company - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-es-to-invest-usd25m-in-us-turquoise-hydrogen-company/): South Korean energy giant SK E&S, a unit of SK Group [034730:KS], unveiled its KRW33bn (USD25m) investment plan in Monolith Materials, an American clean hydrogen and materials company, as reported by […] - [SK Geo Centric and Veolia Collaborate on Plastic Recycling Business in Asia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-geo-centric-and-veolia-collaborate-on-plastic-recycling-business-in-asia/): SK Geo Centric, a petrochemical arm of SK Innovation [096770:KS], has teamed up with Paris-based Veolia Environment S.A. [VIE:FP] to develop a circular economy business in Asia, as reported by […] - [SK Geo Centric Invests USD55m in US Plastic Waste Recycling Company - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-geo-centric-invests-usd55m-in-us-plastic-waste-recycling-company/): SK Geo Centric, a petrochemical unit of SK Innovation [096770:KS], has invested KRW68bn (USD55m) in US plastic waste recycling firm PureCycle Technologies, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily on […] - [SK Group, 8 Rivers Capital Set up JV to Launch Decarbonization Projects in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-group-8-rivers-capital-set-up-jv-to-launch-decarbonization-projects-in-apac/): South Korean conglomerate SK Group [034730:KS] has invested USD100m in US clean technology firm 8 Rivers Capital, and the two companies have created a joint venture (JV) to launch zero-emissions […] - [SK Group Invests USD250m in SMR Developer TerraPower - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-group-invests-usd250m-in-smr-developer-terrapower/): SK Group [034730:KS] will invest USD250m in TerraPower, a US small modular reactor (SMR) startup founded by Bill Gates, as reported by The Korea Herald on August 15. SMRs are nuclear […] - [SK Group Teams up with Bill Gates’ TerraPower for Small Nuclear Reactor - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-group-teams-up-with-bill-gates-terrapower-for-small-nuclear-reactor/): SK Group [034730:KS], South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate, formed a partnership with Bill Gates-backed nuclear power venture TerraPower to develop a small modular reactor (SMR) business, as reported by Korea Economic […] - [SK Group to Reduce 1% of Global Carbon Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-group-to-reduce-1-of-global-carbon-emissions/): Korean conglomerate SK Group [034730:KS] will announce its vision to reduce 1% of global carbon emissions at the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 (CES 2022), as reported by the Korea Herald […] - [SK Group’s Construction Unit Enters Offshore Wind Power Business with KRW460bn Deal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-groups-construction-unit-enters-offshore-wind-power-business-with-krw460bn-deal/): South Korean conglomerate SK Group’s construction subsidiary, SK Ecoplant, plans for a combined investment of KRW459.5bn (USD388.6m) to acquire a 31.83% stake in Sam Kang M&T [100090:KS] and the target […] - [SK Hynix Lays out Targets to Use 30% Recycled Material in Chipmaking - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-hynix-lays-out-targets-to-use-30-recycled-material-in-chipmaking/): SK Hynix Inc. [000660;KS], the world’s second-largest memory chip producer, has announced a groundbreaking sustainable manufacturing plan to utilize recycled and renewable materials in Semiconductor Production, as reported by the […] - [SK Hynix, TEMC Develop Groundbreaking Technology to Recycle Neon Gas in Chipmaking - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-hynix-temc-develop-groundbreaking-technology-to-recycle-neon-gas-in-chipmaking/): South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix [000660:KS] and industrial gas manufacturer TEMC [425040:KS] have jointly developed neon gas recycling technology, marking a breakthrough for the chipmaking industry, as reported by […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-innovation-renames-petrochemical-subsidiary-as-plastic-recycler-sk-geocentric/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-innovation-renames-petrochemical-subsidiary-as-plastic-recycler-sk-geocentric/): - [SK Innovation Seeks to Expand Business in SMRs, Batteries and Waste Recycling - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-innovation-seeks-to-expand-business-in-smrs-batteries-and-waste-recycling/): South Korea’s SK Innovation [096770:KS] is expanding its business in environmentally friendly sectors such as small modular reactors (SMRs), batteries, and waste recycling, as reported by Korea Economic Daily on […] - [SK Innovation Sets Internal Carbon Price to Reflect Emission Cost - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-innovation-sets-internal-carbon-price-to-reflect-emission-cost/): SK Innovation [096770:KS], a holding company of SK Group [034730:KS], announced that this year it will adopt an internal carbon pricing system recently approved by its board of directors, as […] - [SK Innovation to Build USD1.19bn Plastic Recycling Complex in Ulsan Factory - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-innovation-to-build-usd1-19bn-plastic-recycling-complex-in-ulsan-factory/): SK Innovation [096770:KS], SK Group’s energy and chemical company, plans to build a KRW1.7tr (USD1.19bn) plastic recycling complex by the second half of 2025 in its Ulsan factory, as reported […] - [SK Innovation Unveils Plans for Advanced LFP EV Batteries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-innovation-unveils-plans-for-advanced-lfp-ev-batteries/): SK On, a subsidiary of South Korean energy group SK Innovation [096770:KS], plans to produce a new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) electric vehicle (EV) battery by 2025, with the aim of delivering […] - [SK Innovation’s Subsidiary to Buy Net-Zero Oil from Occidental Petroleum - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sk-innovations-subsidiary-to-buy-net-zero-oil-from-occidental-petroleum/): SK Trading International, a unit of South Korea’s largest oil refiner SK Innovation [096770:KS], will purchase up to 200,000 barrels of net-zero oil per year for five years from US […] - [Slovenia Issues €1 Billion Sustainability-Linked Bond, Tied to Carbon Neutral Strategy Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/slovenia-issues-e1-billion-sustainability-linked-bond-tied-to-carbon-neutral-strategy-goals/): Slovenia has made ESG history by becoming the first European sovereign to issue a sustainability-linked bond (SLB). - [SmartestEnergy to Source Solar Power from Australian Providence Asset Group - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/smartestenergy-to-source-solar-power-from-australian-providence-asset-group/): Australian ESG investor Providence Asset Group (PAG) signed an initial 30-month power purchase agreement (PPA) with SmartestEnergy Australia, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation [8002:JP], as reported by PV […] - [Social Impact Metrics: The New KPIs for Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/social-impact-metrics-the-new-kpis-for-business/): Introduction Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have long been the barometer for business success, traditionally focused on financials like revenue, profit margins, and market share. However, the 21st-century business landscape is […] - [Social Responsibility Analysis on China's Influencer Economy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/social-responsibility-analysis-on-chinas-influencer-economy/): China’s influencer industry has seen robust development in recent years. Influencers or key opinion leaders (KOLs), who mainly are online content creators, vloggers, and livestreamers, are transforming the way marketing […] - [Social Responsibility in APAC: From Traditional Philanthropy to Modern ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/social-responsibility-in-apac-from-traditional-philanthropy-to-modern-esg/): Asia-Pacific, a region of diverse cultures, histories, and economies, has a rich tradition of social responsibility that dates back centuries. From ancient religious and cultural philanthropic practices to the modern […] - [Social Responsibility in APAC: Navigating ESG Concerns in Emerging Markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/social-responsibility-in-apac-navigating-esg-concerns-in-emerging-markets-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its blend of booming economies and developing nations, offers a unique perspective on the ‘S’ in ESG, which stands for Social responsibility. As nations in […] - ["Social Responsibility in APAC: Navigating ESG Concerns in Emerging Markets" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/social-responsibility-in-apac-navigating-esg-concerns-in-emerging-markets/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its blend of booming economies and developing nations, offers a unique perspective on the ‘S’ in ESG, which stands for Social responsibility. As nations in […] - [Social Welfare Laws and Their Relevance in ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/social-welfare-laws-and-their-relevance-in-esg/): Social welfare laws, aimed at ensuring the well-being and protection of various communities, have increasingly become a focal point in the context of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations for […] - [Solar Philippines to Ramp up Solar Power Capacity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/solar-philippines-to-ramp-up-solar-power-capacity/): Solar Philippines, the largest solar company in Southeast Asia, has submitted offers to contract renewable energy projects for a total capacity of 9,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) a year, in a move […] - [Solarig Invests USD850m to Build All-Circular SAF Factory in Spain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/solarig-invests-usd850m-to-build-all-circular-saf-factory-in-spain/): Clean energy developer Solarig has announced a plan to build a new factory for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Spain, as reported by ESG Today on April 4. With […] - [Solutions to Address Gaming Addiction and Data Security Issues in China’s Online Gaming Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/solutions-to-address-gaming-addiction-and-data-security-issues-in-chinas-online-gaming-market/): China’s online game industry has maintained steady growth in recent years. According to China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), as of June 2020, the segment recorded 540m online gamers, increasing […] - [Sony and Honda to Establish Electric Vehicle Joint Venture - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sony-and-honda-to-establish-electric-vehicle-joint-venture/): Sony Group [6758:JP] and Honda Motor [7267:JP] plan to form an electric vehicle (EV) joint venture (JV), as reported by Japan Times on March 4. The two Japanese companies aim […] - [South Africa Prepares for Mandatory ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-africa-prepares-for-mandatory-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-reporting/): South Africa is moving toward mandatory environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, with legislation expected within 18 months... - [South Africa Releases Green Hydrogen Plan at COP27 Summit - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-africa-releases-green-hydrogen-plan-at-cop27-summit/): South Africa plans to produce 12m tons of green hydrogen annually by 2050, with over half to be exported to neighboring countries for decarbonization, as reported by Bloomberg on November […] - [South Africa Seeks Private-Sector Investments in Climate Change Response Fund - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-africa-seeks-private-sector-investments-in-climate-change-response-fund/): South Africa will seek private-sector participation in its recently established Climate Change Response Fund, as reported by Bloomberg on February 16. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the foundation of the fund […] - [South Africa’s Sasol and Japan’s Itochu Team up for Green Hydrogen Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-africas-sasol-and-japans-itochu-team-up-for-green-hydrogen-projects/): South African petrochemical company Sasol [SOL:SJ] and Japanese trading house Itochu [8001:JP] announced a partnership to develop green hydrogen and green ammonia projects for shipping fuel and power generation, as […] - [South Australia to Issue New Legislation to Accelerate Hydrogen Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-australia-to-issue-new-legislation-to-accelerate-hydrogen-production/): The South Australia government is planning new legislation to accelerate local hydrogen development, as reported by Reuters on May 31. The new law aims to license and regulate hydrogen production […] - [South Korea Advances ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-advances-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): South Korea is advancing its ESG and carbon neutral strategy with new developments in carbon-free energy initiatives. - [South Korea and ADB to Establish Climate Technology Sharing Platform in 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-and-adb-to-establish-climate-technology-sharing-platform-in-2024/): South Korea and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to establish an ADB-Korea Climate Technology Hub (K-Hub) in Seoul next year, as reported by Nikkei Asia on May 4. […] - [South Korea and Poland Ink Deal to Build Nuclear Power Plant - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-and-poland-ink-deal-to-build-nuclear-power-plant/): South Korea and Poland signed an agreement to develop a private nuclear power plant in Poland on October 31, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily. Per the agreement, Korea Hydro […] - [South Korea Announces Plan to Develop Hydrogen, Ammonia for Power Generation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-announces-plan-to-develop-hydrogen-ammonia-for-power-generation/): The South Korean government has announced a plan to introduce hydrogen and ammonia in the fuel mix for thermal power generation, as reported by the Korea Herald on November 16. […] - [South Korea Expands Investments in Green Industries and Digital Infrastructure - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-expands-investments-in-green-industries-and-digital-infrastructure/): South Korea recently renewed its New Deal initiative to incorporate more investment in digital technology and green energy, as reported by The Korea Herald on July 14. During a televised […] - [South Korea Finalizes Roadmap for ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-finalizes-roadmap-for-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): South Korea has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality across key industries, reinforcing its commitment to ESG principles and sustainable growth. - [South Korea Fines Google and Meta USD72m for Breaching Personal Information Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-fines-google-and-meta-usd72m-for-breaching-personal-information-rules/): South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) decided to impose a total fine of KRW100bn (USD72m) on Google [GOOG:US] and Meta [META:US] for collecting personal information without users’ consent and […] - [South Korea Scales Up Climate Pledge Ahead of COP26 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-scales-up-climate-pledge-ahead-of-cop26/): South Korea has officially scaled up climate ambition and committed to reducing carbon emissions by 40% from 2018 levels by 2030, as reported by Reuters on October 18. The new […] - [South Korea Suspends Revision of Antitrust Law over Trade Conflict Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-suspends-revision-of-antitrust-law-over-trade-conflict-concerns/): South Korea’s antitrust watchdog Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed the announcement of a law amendment that aims to apply the same disclosure and antitrust rules to both Korean and […] - [South Korea to Amend Law to Allow EV Battery Subscription Services - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-to-amend-law-to-allow-ev-battery-subscription-services/): The South Korean government announced that it would modify the law to permit battery subscription services for electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce EV prices by almost a third from their […] - [South Korea to Boost Domestic Hydrogen Industry with 30 Leading Firms by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-to-boost-domestic-hydrogen-industry-with-30-leading-firms-by-2030/): South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in on October 7 announced a goal of building up the country into a leading hydrogen economy in the world, making clean hydrogen as its future […] - [South Korea to Fine Mercedes USD16.9m for Manipulating Emission Data - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-to-fine-mercedes-usd16-9m-for-manipulating-emission-data/): The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), South Korea’s antitrust regulator, will impose a KRW20.2bn (USD16.9m) fine on Mercedes-Benz [DAI:GR] and its local subsidiaries for fabricating gas emission data of diesel […] - [South Korea to Formulate Frequency Spectrum Plan to Support EV Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-to-formulate-frequency-spectrum-plan-to-support-ev-development/): The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT will draft a frequency spectrum plan by the end of this year to support new industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), robotics, […] - [South Korea to Investigate Google, Apple for Violations of In-App Payment Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-to-investigate-google-apple-for-violations-of-in-app-payment-rules/): The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) will launch investigations in Apple [AAPL:US] and Google’s [GOOGL:US] app stores, as well as One Store, a South Korean app store, for alleged breaches of […] - [South Korea to Launch USD130m Solar Power Plants in Chile - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-to-launch-usd130m-solar-power-plants-in-chile/): The South Korean government is planning to build two solar photovoltaic power plants in Chile, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily on November 29. South Korean companies including Dohwa […] - [South Korea to Limit Public Building Temperature to Save Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-to-limit-public-building-temperature-to-save-energy/): South Korea will set a cap on temperature levels in public buildings this winter to curtail power consumption amid the intensifying global power crisis prompted by growing fuel costs, as […] - [South Korea to Promote Nuclear Power to Meet Net-Zero Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-to-promote-nuclear-power-to-meet-net-zero-targets/): South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) announced a plan to raise the share of nuclear power in the country’s energy mix to over 30% by 2030 from […] - [South Korea to Publish Guidelines on ESG Bond Certification and Evaluation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-to-publish-guidelines-on-esg-bond-certification-and-evaluation/): South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) will enact the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) bond certification evaluation guidelines for credit rating agencies to determine whether bond issuers spend the proceeds […] - [South Korea to Push Mega R&D Projects for Batteries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korea-to-push-mega-rd-projects-for-batteries/): South Korea plans to accelerate large-scale R&D projects for rechargeable batteries in the form of public-private partnerships (PPP), as reported by The Korea Herald on July 1. According to South […] - [South Korean Antitrust Watchdog Investigates Kakao Mobility and Coupang - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-antitrust-watchdog-investigates-kakao-mobility-and-coupang/): South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has commenced investigations into internet group Kakao’s [035720:KS] ride-hailing unit Kakao Mobility and e-commerce giant Coupang [CPNG:US] for their alleged unfair business practices, as […] - [South Korean Antitrust Watchdog to Enhance Supervision of Online Platform Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-antitrust-watchdog-to-enhance-supervision-of-online-platform-sector/): South Korea’s antitrust authority, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), will increase scrutiny of acquisitions for different businesses in the platform industry to crack down on monopolies in the sector, as […] - [South Korean Banking Giants KB, Shinhan Invest KRW80bn in Swedish Wind Farm - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-banking-giants-kb-shinhan-invest-krw80bn-in-swedish-wind-farm/): South Korea’s KB Financial Group [KB:US] and Shinhan Financial Group [SHG:US] jointly spent KRW80bn (USD68m) on a 45% stake of Sweden’s Gubbaberget Wind Farm through their Global Green Energy Partnership […] - [South Korean Biodiesel Leader Daekyung O&T Faces Bids from Major Refiners - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-biodiesel-leader-daekyung-ot-faces-bids-from-major-refiners/): South Korea’s private equity company STIC Investment plans to sell local leading biodiesel material maker Daekyung O&T, with BofA Securities as the underwriter, as reported by the Korean Economic Daily […] - [South Korean Companies to Establish USD1bn Green Hydrogen Plant in UAE - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-companies-to-establish-usd1bn-green-hydrogen-plant-in-uae/): Korea Electric Power [015760:KS], Samsung C&T [028260:KS], and Korea Western Power have inked an agreement to construct a USD1bn green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in the United Arab Emirates […] - [South Korean Fines Google USD32m for Impeding Competition Between App Markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-fines-google-usd32m-for-impeding-competition-between-app-markets/): South Korea’s antitrust watchdog, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), has fined Alphabet’s [GOOG:US] Google KRW42.1bn (USD32m) for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the app market to hurt a […] - [South Korean KIC Reduces US-listed Coal Stock Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-kic-reduces-us-listed-coal-stock-investments/): South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund Korea Investment Corp. (KIC), with USD183.1bn worth of assets under management (AUM), cut its coal stock exposure in the US, as reported by The Korea […] - [South Korean Naver Exposed with Over Half of Employees Bullied at Work - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-naver-exposed-with-over-half-of-employees-bullied-at-work/): A recent survey by South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor found that over half of employees at Naver [035420:KS], the country’s leading internet giant, had been bullied at work […] - [South Korean POSCO's Australian Coal Pending Final Decision by Local Commission - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-poscos-australian-coal-pending-final-decision-by-local-commission/): Hume Coal, a subsidiary of South Korean steel manufacturer POSCO’s [005490:KS] Australia affiliate, is awaiting the final words of the New South Wales (NSW) Independent Planning Commission (IPC) on the […] - [South Korean Public Firms Faces Stricter Rules for Double Listings - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-public-firms-faces-stricter-rules-for-double-listings/): South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Korea Exchange (KRX) revamped their guidelines for corporate governance reporting on March 6, as reported by the Korea Economic Daily on the […] - [South Korean Shipbuilding Giants Team Up for Developing Onboard Carbon Capture System - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-shipbuilding-giants-team-up-for-developing-onboard-carbon-capture-system/): Hyundai Heavy Industries Power Systems (HPS), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) [009540:KS], and carbon capture technology firm CE-TEK will join hands to develop onboard carbon capture systems (OCCS) […] - [South Korean SK Faces Backlash over So-called CO2-Free LNG Deal - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-sk-faces-backlash-over-so-called-co2-free-lng-deal/): SK Group, South Korea’s third-biggest conglomerate and one of Asia’s top producers of chemicals and energy products, is recently accused of greenwashing an LNG project in the Barossa-Caldita gas field […] - [South Korean Steel Giant POSCO Raises USD1.3bn through Convertible Green Bonds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-korean-steel-giant-posco-raises-usd1-3bn-through-convertible-green-bonds/): South Korean steelmaker POSCO [005490:KS] raised USD1.3bn by issuing convertible green bonds with a five-year maturity and zero-coupon rate on August 13, according to The Korea Economic Daily reported on […] - [South Korea’s Carbon Neutrality Law Takes Effect on March 25 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-koreas-carbon-neutrality-law-takes-effect-on-march-25/): South Korea’s Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Act for Climate Change entered into force on March 25, as reported by Sina News on March 28. The law states that the […] - [South Korea's EcoPro BM to Build Cathode Material Factory in Hungary - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-koreas-ecopro-bm-to-build-cathode-material-factory-in-hungary/): EcoPro BM [247540:KS], the largest cathode materials manufacturer in South Korea, announced a plan on December 9 to establish a cathode material plant in Debrecen, Hungary, with an investment of […] - [South Korea’s Hana Bank, HIRA Expand Collaboration on ESG Practices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-koreas-hana-bank-hira-expand-collaboration-on-esg-practices/): Hana Bank [004940:KS] and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA), a government agency under South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare, have agreed to expand their collaboration on […] - [South Korea's Hanwha Solutions Secures 37.7MW Solar Energy Project in France - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-koreas-hanwha-solutions-secures-37-7mw-solar-energy-project-in-france/): Q Cells, the renewable energy unit of South Korea’s Hanwha Solutions [009830:KS], has secured a large-scale solar energy project in France with an annual electricity production capacity of 37.7 megawatts […] - [South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Mulls USD2bn EV Battery Plant in Canada - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-koreas-lg-energy-solution-mulls-usd2bn-ev-battery-plant-in-canada/): South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) is in discussion with the government of Ontario in Canada on launching a USD2bn battery plant for EVs, as […] - [South Korea’s SK, LX, Daesang to Launch Biodegradable Plastics JV with KRW180bn - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/south-koreas-sk-lx-daesang-to-launch-biodegradable-plastics-jv-with-krw180bn/): SKC [011790:KS], the chemical materials unit of South Korea’s SK Group, has announced a partnership agreement with local trading company LX International [001120:KS] and food firm Daesang [001680:KS] to launch […] - [Southern African Power Pool Launches USD1.3bn Fund to Boost Regional Energy Connectivity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/southern-african-power-pool-launches-usd1-3bn-fund-to-boost-regional-energy-connectivity/): The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) and Climate Fund Managers have launched a USD1.3bn fund called the Regional Transmission Infrastructure Financing Facility (RTIFF) to build high-voltage transmission lines connecting countries […] - [Southern Power Grid to Build Renewable-Dominated New Electricity System by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/southern-power-grid-to-build-renewables-dominated-new-electricity-system-by-2030/): State-owned China Southern Power Grid Company (CSG) on May 15 released its implementation plan to build a new electricity system with renewables as the dominant energy from 2021 to 2030, […] - [Southwest Airlines Buys Out Sustainable Aviation Fuel Startup SAFFiRE Renewables - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/southwest-airlines-buys-out-sustainable-aviation-fuel-startup-saffire-renewables/): Southwest Airlines [LUV:US] has announced its acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables, a company supported by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and expand production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), […] - [Southwest Airlines Launches New Arm to Invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/southwest-airlines-launches-new-arm-to-invest-in-sustainable-aviation-fuels/): Southwest Airlines [LUV:US] has announced the foundation of Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures (SARV), a new subsidiary to manage the airline’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) investments, as reported by ESG Today […] - [S&P Drops ESG Scores From Debt Ratings - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sp-drops-esg-scores-from-debt-ratings/): S&P Global Inc. [SPGI:US] has announced a shift in its strategy regarding the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into its credit ratings reports, as reported by Financial […] - [S&P Global Launches Assessment Framework for Amazonia Bonds Amid Rising ESG Scrutiny - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sp-global-launches-assessment-framework-for-amazonia-bonds-amid-rising-esg-scrutiny/): S&P Global launches Amazonia Bond SPOs aligned with new ABGs to boost sustainable finance and protect the Amazon’s ecosystem. - [SP Group, EDF Group to Transmit Renewable Electricity from Indonesia to Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sp-group-edf-group-to-transmit-renewable-electricity-from-indonesia-to-singapore/): Singapore’s state-owned power grid operator SP Group and France’s energy developer Electricite de France (EDF Group) [EDF:FP] signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on October 11 and reached a partnership […] - [Spain and Netherlands Support Rapid Deal for Revamp of Europe's Electricity Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/spain-and-netherlands-support-rapid-deal-for-revamp-of-europes-electricity-market/): Spain and the Netherlands have supported a swift agreement on the proposed changes to Europe’s electricity market in order to reduce power costs and increase competitiveness in global markets, as […] - [Spanish to Publish New Law on Gender Equality - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/spanish-to-publish-new-law-on-gender-equality/): Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the Equal Representation Law that requires more equal representation of women and men in politics, business, and other fields of public life, as reported […] - [SPIC to Spend RMB115bn in Green Transportation System Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/spic-to-spend-rmb115bn-in-green-transportation-system-development/): Zu Bin, chairman of state-backed power generator State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) has announced plans to invest RMB115bn in the next five years to push forward the company’s green transportation […] - [Sri Lanka Faces Urgent Need for Biodiversity Financing Amid Debt Crisis - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sri-lanka-faces-urgent-need-for-biodiversity-financing-amid-debt-crisis/): In light of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Sri Lanka - [Sri Lanka Implements Roadmap for ESG-Sustainability Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sri-lanka-implements-roadmap-for-esg-sustainability-standards/): The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has introduced a detailed implementation roadmap to adopt the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) global sustainability disclosure standards. - [Sri Lanka Unveils Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0 to Advance ESG Goals and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sri-lanka-unveils-sustainable-finance-roadmap-2-0-to-advance-esg-goals-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has launched Sustainable Finance Roadmap 2.0, reinforcing the country’s commitment to ESG integration and its long-term carbon neutral strategy. - [SSE and SZSE ESG Policy Benchmarked against other APAC Stock Exchanges - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sse-and-szse-esg-policy-benchmarked-against-other-apac-stock-exchanges/): In evaluating local ESG practices with other counties in the APAC region, this report will offer a high-level view of how the SSE and SZSE compares with other exchanges in […] - [SSE to Invest GBP100m in Scottish Hydro Scheme to Boost Energy Storage Capacity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sse-to-invest-gbp100m-in-scottish-hydro-scheme-to-boost-energy-storage-capacity/): SSE [SSE:LN], a British power generator, has announced that it plans to invest GBP100m (USD122m) in a Scottish pumped hydro scheme to boost the country’s energy storage capacity, as reported […] - [SSEN Transmission to Invest GBP10bn in Scottish Networks, Enabling 11 GW of Offshore Wind Connection - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ssen-transmission-to-invest-gbp10bn-in-scottish-networks-enabling-11-gw-of-offshore-wind-connection/): Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) Transmission announced on Tuesday that it plans to invest GBP10bn (USD12.5bn) in Scotland’s networks, as reported by Reuters on June 12. This investment will […] - [ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Unveils 2023 ESG Report, Surpasses Key Interim Environmental Targets Ahead of Schedule - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/st-telemedia-global-data-centres-unveils-2023-esg-report-surpasses-key-interim-environmental-targets-ahead-of-schedule/): ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has unveiled its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, showcasing significant strides in sustainability and environmental stewardship. - [Stakeholder Engagement: Best Practices for ESG Communication in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stakeholder-engagement-best-practices-for-esg-communication-in-apac-2/): In the dynamic landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, effective communication with stakeholders is paramount. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its diverse cultures, economies, and business environments, offers […] - ["Stakeholder Engagement: Best Practices for ESG Communication in APAC" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stakeholder-engagement-best-practices-for-esg-communication-in-apac/): In the dynamic landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, effective communication with stakeholders is paramount. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its diverse cultures, economies, and business environments, offers […] - [Stakeholder Engagement in the ESG Age: Bridging Divides - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stakeholder-engagement-in-the-esg-age-bridging-divides/): The modern business landscape is marked by a significant shift towards sustainability and social responsibility. Within this milieu, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria have emerged as key parameters for […] - [Stakeholder Engagement: The Missing Piece in Your ESG Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stakeholder-engagement-the-missing-piece-in-your-esg-strategy/): Introduction When it comes to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, companies often prioritize quantitative metrics: reducing carbon emissions, improving worker conditions, or enhancing board diversity. While these are essential […] - [Standard Chartered Plans to Launch Sustainability-Focused Branch in Hong Kong - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/standard-chartered-plans-to-launch-sustainability-focused-branch-in-hong-kong/): Standard Chartered [STAN:LN], one of Hong Kong’s three note-issuing banks, planned to open a specialized branch this year for green banking services, according to South China Morning Post on August […] - [Starbucks Allows Customers to Use Reusable Cups for Drive-Thru and Mobile Orders - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/starbucks-allows-customers-to-use-reusable-cups-for-drive-thru-and-mobile-orders/): Starbucks [SBUX:US] has announced a pathbreaking initiative to allow customers to use personal, reusable cups at all company-operated stores and participating licensed stores in the US and Canada, in an […] - [Starbucks, Nestlé, Microsoft Partner with Largest Private Recycler of the US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/starbucks-nestle-microsoft-partner-with-largest-private-recycler-of-the-us/): Starbucks [SBUX:US], PepsiCo [PEP:US], Nestlé [NESN:SW], SK Group [034730:KS], Unilever [UNA:EN], and Microsoft [MSFT:US] have joined a new recycling and reuse infrastructure platform, Circular Services, in a move to avoid […] - [Starbucks Offers Reusable Plastic Cups in Japan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/starbucks-offers-reusable-plastic-cups-in-japan/): Starbucks [SBUX:US] will debut reusable plastic cups for iced drinks for 106 of its 1,700 stores in Japan starting on April 18, as reported by Nikkei Asia on March 17. […] - [Startup Talks, Seneca ESG – Streamlining ESG reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/startup-talks-seneca-esg-streamlining-esg-reporting/): - [State Council Issues Guideline for Green, Low-Carbon Circular Economy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/state-council-issues-guideline-for-green-low-carbon-circular-economy/): China’s State Council has published a guideline on February 22, to accelerate the development of a green and low-carbon circular economy, as reported by Xinhua on the next day. According […] - [State Council Issues Guidelines to Enhance Green Finance Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/state-council-issues-guidelines-to-enhance-green-finance-development/): State Council on February 22 published guidance about establishing a green low-carbon and circular development economic system, as reported by Caixin on the same day. In the finance area, the […] - [State Council Releases NEV Development Plan for 2021-2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/state-council-releases-nev-development-plan-for-2021-2035/): State Council issued its development plan for the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry which will span from 2021 to 2035 on November 2, as reported by Caixin on the same […] - [State Council to Accelerate Weather Modification Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/state-council-to-accelerate-weather-modification-development/): China’s State Council issued a notice on December 2 to accelerate development of a weather modification system in the country, as reported by Xinhua on the same day. In the […] - [Statkraft Unveils EUR6bn Investment Plan to Boost Renewable Energy Capacity in Norway - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/statkraft-unveils-eur6bn-investment-plan-to-boost-renewable-energy-capacity-in-norway/): Norway’s state-owned renewable power producer, Statkraft, has announced a substantial investment plan of up to EUR6bn (USD6.56bn), as reported by Reuters on January 8. The investment is earmarked for upgrading […] - [Stellantis and California Strike Emissions Agreement Amidst Industry Shift - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stellantis-and-california-strike-emissions-agreement-amidst-industry-shift/): Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis [STLA:US], has reached an emissions agreement with California after unsuccessfully attempting to join a prior deal made by other automakers in 2019, as reported by Reuters […] - [Stellantis and Orano Join Forces in Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Venture - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stellantis-and-orano-join-forces-in-electric-vehicle-battery-recycling-venture/): Stellantis [STLA:US], the Franco-Italian automaker, and Orano, a French nuclear materials company, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create a joint venture (JV) focused on recycling end-of-life electric […] - [Stellantis Invests in Geothermal Energy Project with Vulcan Energy Resources - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stellantis-invests-in-geothermal-energy-project-with-vulcan-energy-resources/): Automaker Stellantis [STLA:US] is set to invest in a geothermal energy project in Germany with lithium developer Vulcan Energy Resources [VUL:AU] to help power a manufacturing facility for electric vehicles […] - [Stellantis Invests USD1.6bn in Chinese EV Startup Leapmotor - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stellantis-invests-usd1-6bn-in-chinese-ev-startup-leapmotor/): Stellantis [STLA:US], the parent company of renowned vehicle brands such as Chrysler and Maserati, has disclosed a significant investment of USD1.6bn in Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Leapmotor, as reported […] - [Stellantis Partners with Samsung SDI to Set Up EV Battery JV in US - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stellantis-partners-with-samsung-sdi-to-set-up-ev-battery-jv-in-us/): Automaker Stellantis N.V. [STLA:US] and South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI [006400:KS] reached a preliminary agreement to set up a joint venture (JV) in the US to produce battery cells […] - [Stellantis to Launch Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Brazil with USD6bn Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stellantis-to-launch-hybrid-electric-vehicles-in-brazil-with-usd6bn-investments/): Stellantis [STLA:US], the owner of Fiat, Peugeot, and Jeep brands, has announced a USD6.07bn investment program to upgrade its production in Brazil, as reported by Reuters on March 7. From […] - [Stockholm Announces Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars in City Center from 2025 to Improve Air Quality - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stockholm-announces-ban-on-petrol-and-diesel-cars-in-city-center-from-2025-to-improve-air-quality/): Stockholm has announced a significant step towards improving its urban environment by implementing a ban on petrol and diesel-powered cars in key parts of the city center from 2025, as […] - [Strategic Investments Drive ESG Transformation in Europe's Built Environment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/strategic-investments-drive-esg-transformation-in-europes-built-environment/): The latest EMEA ESG Report provides critical insights into how the real estate industry can embrace sustainability while ensuring regulatory compliance and creating long-term value. - [Strategies for Effective Stakeholder Engagement in ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/strategies-for-effective-stakeholder-engagement-in-esg/): Introduction As businesses grapple with the increasing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, stakeholder engagement has emerged as a critical component. Gone are the days when businesses could […] - [Stricter Offshore Listing Regulations for China Concept Stocks from Didi US IPO - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/stricter-offshore-listing-regulations-for-china-concept-stocks-from-didi-us-ipo/): Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi [DIDI:US] debuted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 30 in low profile. In its IPO, Didi raised USD4.4bn and became the biggest IPO […] - [Study Links EU Bank Lending Rates to Business Climate Actions, Highlighting Role of ESG and SBTi - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/study-links-eu-bank-lending-rates-to-business-climate-actions-highlighting-role-of-esg-and-sbti/): A new study conducted by the European Central Bank (ECB) reveals a direct connection between the lending practices of banks in the European Union and the climate-related activities of businesses. - [Sumitomo, University of Tokyo Launch Research on Mass Production of Biodiesel - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sumitomo-university-of-tokyo-launch-research-on-mass-production-of-biodiesel/): Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp [9053:JP] is envisioning the mass production of biodiesel in Japan using wood and sugarcane waste, as reported by Nikkei Asia on January 9. Sumitomo will collaborate […] - [Superlarge Coal Mine in Shaanxi Passes Safety Check - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/superlarge-coal-mine-in-shaanxi-passes-safety-check/): The Kekegai coal mine in Shaanxi Province has passed the safety check from the National Mine Safety Administration, as reported by Caixin on March 3. The mine has an annual […] - [Supply Chain Sustainability: Best Practices for APAC Manufacturers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/supply-chain-sustainability-best-practices-for-apac-manufacturers/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region stands as a dominant player in the global manufacturing sector. From electronics to textiles, APAC manufacturers contribute significantly to the international market. However, as global attention […] - [Supreme People’s Court Clarifies Punitive Damages Implementation for IP Infringement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/supreme-peoples-court-clarifies-punitive-damages-implementation-for-ip-infringement/): The Supreme People’s Court of China recently released the interpretations on the application of punitive damages in the civil case trial regarding intellectual property right (IP) infringement (the Interpretation), aiming […] - [Surge in ESG Integration Among Private Equity Managers Transforms Portfolio Management - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/surge-in-esg-integration-among-private-equity-managers-transforms-portfolio-management/): Private equity managers are increasingly embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, with a significant rise in robust ESG processes from just 27% a decade ago to 73% in 2024, according to LGT Capital Partners’ latest ESG Report. - [Surge in ESG Sukuk Issuance Marks a New Era in Islamic Finance Towards Sustainable Investment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/surge-in-esg-sukuk-issuance-marks-a-new-era-in-islamic-finance-towards-sustainable-investment/): In a significant development for Islamic finance, Fitch Ratings has highlighted a notable increase in the issuance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Sukuk, driven largely by regulatory initiatives aimed at enhancing ESG regulatory compliance. - [Surprising Sources of Carbon Footprints in the Digital Age - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/surprising-sources-of-carbon-footprints-in-the-digital-age/): In today’s digital age, many of our everyday activities have hidden carbon footprints. While we often focus on more obvious sources of emissions... - [Survey Shows 83% of Corporations Expect Challenges in Meeting CSRD Obligations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/survey-shows-83-of-corporations-expect-challenges-in-meeting-csrd-obligations/): An overwhelming 83% of companies, according to recent industry data from Workiva, anticipate challenges in gathering accurate ESG data due to the complex requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). - [SUSI Partners Acquires 50% stake in Australian PV Company Starling Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/susi-partners-acquires-50-stake-in-australian-pv-company-starling-energy/): Swiss asset manager firm SUSI Partners has purchased a 50% equity in Starling Energy Group, an Australian installer of solar photovoltaics (PV) and energy storage systems for the residential sector, […] - [INSIGHT | Sustainability at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sustainability-at-the-2022-beijing-winter-olympics/): The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics event has ended in success. What was amazing about this Winter Olympics was not only the high level of event management but also its practices […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/sustainability-ratings-how-apac-companies-measure-up-2/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sustainability-ratings-how-apac-companies-measure-up-2/): - ["Sustainability Ratings: How APAC Companies Measure Up" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sustainability-ratings-how-apac-companies-measure-up/): Sustainability ratings have become a crucial benchmark in the business world, providing insights into a company’s performance across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. As the global focus on sustainable […] - [Sustainability Reporting: GRI and SASB Complement Each Other - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sustainability-reporting-gri-and-sasb-complement-each-other/): In the field of sustainability information, there are an increasing number of players with different roles, such as investors, corporates, regulators, NGOs, and other civil societies, forming a dynamic ecosystem […] - [Sustainability Strategies in the Pet Food Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sustainability-strategies-in-the-pet-food-industry/): According to Allison Reser, Director of Sustainability & Innovation at the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), sustainable sourcing and production are not just trends but essential long-term strategies that can secure the future of the industry. - [Sustainable Bonds Issuance Remain Resilient despite Economic Recession - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sustainable-bonds-issuance-remain-resilient-despite-economic-recession/): The global issuance of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bonds fell 13% YoY to USD215bn in 3Q22 amid a challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, while the share of GSSS […] - [Sustainable Futures: Navigating the World of ESG Management - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sustainable-futures-navigating-the-world-of-esg-management/): ESG criteria is increasingly influencing investment decisions, operational strategies, and stakeholder expectations, positioning ESG at the forefront of contemporary business management and sustainability. - [Suzuki Motor to Invest USD1.37bn in EV Production in India - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/suzuki-motor-to-invest-usd1-37bn-in-ev-production-in-india/): Suzuki Motor [7269:JP] announced a USD1.37bn investment plan to increase its electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing capacity in India through its local unit, Maruti Suzuki India [MSIL:IN], as reported […] - [Suzuki to Ramp up Automobiles Transported by Rail in India to Reduce Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/suzuki-to-ramp-up-automobiles-transported-by-rail-in-india-to-reduce-emissions/): Japan’s Suzuki Motor [7269:JP] is building rail terminals within two Indian assembly factories, aiming to reduce transportation costs and greenhouse gas emissions by replacing road freight with rail freight, as […] - [Suzuki Unveils Decade-Long ESG Strategy for Energy-Efficient, Carbon-Neutral Vehicles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/suzuki-unveils-decade-long-esg-strategy-for-energy-efficient-carbon-neutral-vehicles/): Suzuki has revealed a decade-long strategy aimed at developing energy-efficient, carbon-neutral vehicles, underscoring its commitment to ESG principles. The announcement aligns with global efforts to combat climate change and reduce carbon footprints. - [Sweden and Thailand Strengthen Sustainability Collaboration at 2024 Forum - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/sweden-and-thailand-strengthen-sustainability-collaboration-at-2024-forum/): The Sweden-Thailand Sustainable Development Forum 2024, held on September 30 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, reinforced sustainability ties between the two nations. - [Sweden's SSAB to Build Fossil-Free Steel Mill with USD4.8bn of Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/swedens-ssab-to-build-fossil-free-steel-mill-with-usd4-8bn-of-investments/): Swedish steelmaker SSAB AB [SSABA:SS] has announced a EUR4.5bn (USD4.83bn) investment to build a fossil-free mini mill in Lulea, Sweden, as reported by Reuters on April 2. The company said […] - [Switch Mobility Invests USD129m to Build EV Plant in India - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/switch-mobility-invests-usd129m-to-build-ev-plant-in-india/): Ashok Leyland’s [AL:IN] electric vehicle (EV) arm Switch Mobility will invest INR10bn (USD USD129m) in a dedicated EV plant in South India, as reported by Economic Times on May 10. […] - [Switzerland and Norway Launch First-Ever Cross-Border Carbon Removal Agreement to Advance ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/switzerland-and-norway-launch-first-ever-cross-border-carbon-removal-agreement-to-advance-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): In a groundbreaking move for ESG and carbon neutral strategy, Switzerland and Norway have signed the world’s first cross-border carbon removal and storage agreement under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. - [Switzerland Expands ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Reporting for Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/switzerland-expands-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-reporting-for-companies/): Switzerland has proposed significant updates to its corporate sustainability reporting regulations, aiming to align with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to streamline international ESG standards. - [Switzerland Navigates ESG Regulatory Complexity with Strategic Reforms and Global Alignment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/switzerland-navigates-esg-regulatory-complexity-with-strategic-reforms-and-global-alignment/): Switzerland is adapting to a rapidly evolving ESG regulatory landscape by aligning its domestic laws with sustainability standards. - [Switzerland Pauses Climate Disclosure Law Amid EU ESG, Carbon Neutral Strategy Overhaul - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/switzerland-pauses-climate-disclosure-law-amid-eu-esg-carbon-neutral-strategy-overhaul/): Switzerland has officially paused its corporate climate disclosure law revisions until early 2026, aligning with broader ESG and carbon neutral strategy developments across Europe. - [Switzerland Proposes Broader Requirements for Mandatory Climate Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/switzerland-proposes-broader-requirements-for-mandatory-climate-reporting/): Switzerland is taking a significant step toward strengthening its climate disclosure requirements. The Swiss Federal Council has launched a consultation on proposed updates to its sustainability-related disclosure rules, - [Switzerland Sets 65% GHG Emissions Reduction Target by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/switzerland-sets-65-ghg-emissions-reduction-target-by-2035/): Switzerland has unveiled an ambitious climate plan, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 65% by 2035. - [Switzerland Strengthens ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Reporting Framework - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/switzerland-strengthens-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-reporting-framework/): Switzerland has launched a consultation on proposals to expand its sustainability reporting requirements, aligning with international ESG... - [Switzerland to Mandate ESG Disclosures and Net Zero Roadmaps - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/switzerland-to-mandate-esg-disclosures-and-net-zero-roadmaps/): Switzerland has unveiled new proposals to strengthen its sustainability disclosure regulations, including mandatory net-zero roadmaps for companies to align with the country’s 2050 carbon-neutral strategy. - [SZSE Merges Its Main and SME Boards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/szse-merges-its-main-and-sme-boards/): The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) on April 6 officially merged its Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Board into the Main Board, as reported by Caixin on the same day. After […] - [SZSE to Assess Companies’ Social Responsibility Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/szse-to-assess-companies-social-responsibility-reporting/): On September 4, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) revised measures for reviewing information disclosure of companies listed on the bourse, in an attempt to further boost company quality. Under the new […] - [Tackling the Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Methane - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tackling-the-other-greenhouse-gas-emissions-methane/): The conversation around decarbonization and climate change mitigation has long been dominated by the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2), the most common greenhouse gas. However, during this year’s United Nations […] - [Tailoring ESG Strategies: The Importance of Industry-Specific Guidelines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tailoring-esg-strategies-the-importance-of-industry-specific-guidelines/): The momentum behind Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has grown exponentially, evolving into a significant element for businesses and investors alike. As interest in sustainable and responsible investment swells, […] - [Taipei Bans Single-Use Plastic Cups from Beverage Shops to Reduce Plastic Waste - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taipei-bans-single-use-plastic-cups-from-beverage-shops-to-reduce-plastic-waste/): Taipei City has banned the use of single-use plastic cups across the city’s over 2000 bubble tea and coffee shops starting on December 1, as reported by Straits Times on […] - [Taiwan Commits Massive Spendings on Clean Energy and Smart Grids - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taiwan-commits-massive-spendings-on-clean-energy-and-smart-grids/): The government of Taiwan announced on April 22 that the government will focus on research and development (R&D) in green energy, smart grids, and energy storage facilities, in a move […] - [Taiwan Faces Hurdles in Proposal to Import Green Energy from the Philippines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taiwan-faces-hurdles-in-proposal-to-import-green-energy-from-the-philippines/): Taiwan is exploring international solutions to its green energy shortage, with Economic Affairs Minister J.W. Kuo recently proposing a plan to build power plants in the Philippines and transmit green energy back to Taiwan. - [Taiwan High Speed Rail Issues TWD1bn Sustainable Bond - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taiwan-high-speed-rail-issues-twd1bn-sustainable-bond/): Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC) [2633:TT] raised TWD1bn (USD35.95m) by issuing a three-year unsecured sustainable bond at full price with a fixed annual rate of 0.3% on August 30, […] - [Taiwan Launches Its First Carbon Trading Exchange - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taiwan-launches-its-first-carbon-trading-exchange/): Taiwan has opened its inaugural carbon exchange in the southern city of Kaohsiung, in a move to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as reported by Taipei Times on August 7. […] - [Taiwan Pension Fund Assigns HSBC, Morgan Stanley to Manage Asia’s First Paris-Aligned Pension Fund - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taiwan-pension-fund-assigns-hsbc-morgan-stanley-to-manage-asias-first-paris-aligned-pension-fund/): Taiwan’s largest pension manager, the Bureau of Labor Funds (BLF), has commissioned the fund management arms of HSBC [HSBC:US] and Morgan Stanley [MS:US] to participate in running the first pension […] - [Taiwan to Adjust 2030 Emission Goal as Glasgow Pact - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taiwan-to-adjust-2030-emission-goal-as-glasgow-pact/): The Executive Yuan plans to revise Taiwan’s carbon emissions target for 2030 by the end of 2022, to get in line with the temperature goals set in the Paris Agreement […] - [Taiwan’s BLF to Issue USD2.3bn Climate Change Stock Mandate - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taiwans-blf-to-issue-usd2-3bn-climate-change-stock-mandate/): Taiwan’s largest pension fund, the Bureau of Labor Funds (BLF), will launch a global climate change-related stock mandate program in 2022, as reported by Reuters on January 5. The mandate […] - [Taiwan’s Central Bank to Consider Climate Change Risks in Economic Forecasting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taiwans-central-bank-to-consider-climate-change-risks-in-economic-forecasting/): The central bank of Taiwan announced on December 30 that it will incorporate climate change risks into its forecast models, analyze their impact on forecasts such as prices and GDP […] - [Taiwan’s CPC Receives Crude Oil Cargo with Emissions Offset - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taiwans-cpc-receives-crude-oil-cargo-with-emissions-offset/): CPC Corp [1328:TT], Taiwan’s government-owned oil and gas company, has received the island’s first emissions-offset crude oil cargo, as reported by Reuters on June 12. The 1.05m-barrel Azeri Light crude […] - [Taiwan’s ESG Dashboard to Introduce S&P Global ESG Scores in 2022 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taiwans-esg-dashboard-to-introduce-sp-global-esg-scores-in-2022/): Taiwan Depository and Clearing Corporation’s (TDCC) Investor Relations (IR) platform, dubbed Taiwan’s ESG Dashboard, will add the S&P Global [SPGI:US] ESG Scores to its database in 2022, as reported by […] - [Taiwan’s ESG Strategies Highlighted Ahead of COP28 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/taiwans-esg-strategies-highlighted-ahead-of-cop28/): In the run-up to COP28, Taiwan has taken significant steps to enhance its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, particularly in the areas of portfolio management and reporting. - [Takeda and Six Other Pharmaceuticals to Assess Suppliers' Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/takeda-and-six-other-pharmaceuticals-to-assess-suppliers-emissions/): Seven multinational pharmaceutical companies, including Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical [4502:JP], America’s Pfizer [PFE:US], and British-Swedish multinational AstraZeneca [AZN:LN], have reached an agreement to collaborate in evaluating the greenhouse gas emissions of […] - [Tata Power Work with Hyundai Motor to Facilitate India’s EV Charging Stations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tata-power-work-with-hyundai-motor-to-facilitate-indias-ev-charging-stations/): Tata Power [TPWR:IN], India’s largest power generation company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Motor’s [005380:KS] local arm Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on May 17, as reported by […] - [TCFD Disclosures Lower Capital Costs for Japanese Companies, Study Finds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tcfd-disclosures-lower-capital-costs-for-japanese-companies-study-finds/): The climate crisis is prompting companies, particularly in high-emission industries, to reduce carbon footprints and transparently share environmental strategies. - [TCFD Recommendations: Shaping a Sustainable Future - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tcfd-recommendations-shaping-a-sustainable-future/): In today - [TCFD Transition Risk: What To Know And How To Mitigate It - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tcfd-transition-risk-what-to-know-and-how-to-mitigate-it/): As the world - [TCFD vs SASB: Key ESG Framework Differences Explained 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tcfd-vs-sasb-key-esg-framework-differences-explained-2025/): Explore the difference between TCFD and SASB in 2025. Learn how companies use both ESG frameworks for climate risks. - [TCFD vs. TNFD: Understanding the Key Differences - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tcfd-vs-tnfd-understanding-the-key-differences/): With businesses and investors increasingly prioritizing sustainability, two major frameworks, TCFD and TNFD, have helped shape... - [TCNJ Unveils Ambitious Carbon Neutrality Plan for 2040 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tcnj-unveils-ambitious-carbon-neutrality-plan-for-2040/): The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) has set a transformative goal, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, heralding a monumental shift in its sustainability trajectory. - [Tech Giants Face Scrutiny Over Data Center Emissions Amid AI Boom - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tech-giants-face-scrutiny-over-data-center-emissions-amid-ai-boom/): Recent analysis reveals that the true greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from major tech companies - [Tech Giants Underreport Data Centre Emissions by 7.62 Times - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tech-giants-underreport-data-centre-emissions-by-7-62-times/): An analysis by The Guardian reveals that data centres owned by tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple are emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs) at levels 7.62 times higher than officially reported. - [Telstra Suffers Customer Data Breach Due to Database Misalignment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/telstra-suffers-customer-data-breach-due-to-database-misalignment/): Australia’s largest telecommunications company Telstra Group [TLS:AU] mistakenly revealed some of its customers’ names, numbers, and addresses on their website due to an internal error, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Temasek, BlackRock Establish Decarbonization Investment Partnership, Planning a USD1bn Fund - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/temasek-blackrock-establish-decarbonization-investment-partnership-planning-a-usd1bn-fund/): US asset manager BlackRock [BLK:US] and Singapore’s government-owned investment firm Temasek announced on April 13 that they agreed to establish a decarbonization partnership, and plan to launch a series of […] - [Temasek Foundation to Give Out Free Reusable Masks in Singapore - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/temasek-foundation-to-give-out-free-reusable-masks-in-singapore/): Temasek Foundation, a non-profit organization under the Singaporean state-owned investment company Temasek Holdings [TMSK:SP], pledged to distribute one free reusable mask to each Singapore resident from January 10, as reported […] - [Temasek Raises Internal Carbon Price to USD50 Per Ton - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/temasek-raises-internal-carbon-price-to-usd50-per-ton/): Singapore state investor Temasek [TMSK:SP] will raise its internal carbon price from USD42 to USD50 per ton this year, with plans to lift the price to USD100 per ton by […] - [Singapore's Temasek Sets up Sustainable Food Arm to Support Food Tech Firms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/temasek-sets-up-sustainable-food-arm-to-support-food-tech-firms/): Singapore state-owned investor Temasek on November 15 launched a new company called the Asia Sustainable Food Platform, aiming to commercialize alternative protein technologies and popularize sustainable food across Asia, as […] - [Temasek to Invest USD3.64bn to Launch Green Investment Company - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/temasek-to-invest-usd3-64bn-to-launch-green-investment-company/): Singaporean investment company Temasek Holdings [TMSK:SP] will allocate SGD5bn (USD3.64bn) to set up a green investment company called GenZero, as reported by Nikkei Asia on June 7. GenZero will help […] - [Ten Enterprises Bid for Indian Battery Incentive Scheme - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/ten-enterprises-bid-for-indian-battery-incentive-scheme/): Ten companies, including India’s Reliance Industries [RIL:IN], Softbank-backed [9984:JP] Ola Electric, and Hyundai Global Motors [5380:KS], have submitted bids under India’s USD2.4bn battery scheme for clean transport, as reported by […] - [Tencent Announces to Sue ByteDance after Prosecuted by TikTok - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tencent-announces-to-sue-bytedance-after-prosecuted-by-tiktok/): Tencent [0700:HK] on February 2 issued a response to TikTok’s lawsuit against it, stating that the allegations were inconsistent with the facts and malicious, as reported by Sina on February […] - [Tencent Apologizes for Reading User Browser History - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tencent-apologizes-for-reading-user-browser-history/): Tencent [0700:HK] apologized on January 18 for its instant messaging software, QQ, for reading users’ browser history, after an internet article exposed it on January 17, as reported by The […] - [Tencent Faces Record Fine for Anti-Money-Laundering Violations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tencent-faces-record-fine-for-anti-money-laundering-violations/): Tencent’s [0700:HK] mobile payment business WeChat Pay could face a record fine for violating the PBoC’s anti-money-laundering rules, as reported by Wall Street Journal on March 14. The exact amount […] - [Tencent Gaming Studio Introduces Anti-Overtime Work Policy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tencent-gaming-studio-introduces-anti-overtime-work-policy/): Photon Studio, a mobile gaming studio of Tencent’s [0700:HK] Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG), has begun a pilot to enforce a 6PM off-time for employees on Wednesdays, as reported by Sina […] - [Tencent, Huawei, and Other Major Shenzhen Firms Pledge to Enhance Data Security - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tencent-huawei-other-major-shenzhen-firms-pledge-to-enhance-data-security/): More than 20 firms based in Shenzhen vowed not to violate user privacy and promote healthy and sustainable development of the internet industry at a conference on October 22, according […] - [Tencent May Face RMB10bn Anti-Monopoly Penalties by SAMR - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tencent-may-face-rmb10bn-anti-monopoly-penalties-by-samr/): Chinese technology company Tencent [0700:HK] may be the next target of the anti-monopoly campaign initiated by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), as reported by Reuters on April 29. […] - [Tencent Prepares Carbon Neutrality Plan for Emission Reduction - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tencent-prepares-carbon-neutrality-plan-for-emission-reduction/): Tencent [0700:HK] announced on January 12 that the company will formulate its carbon neutrality strategy and plan, in response to the country’s 2060 carbon neutrality target, as reported by Sina […] - [Tencent Targets Carbon Neutrality by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tencent-targets-carbon-neutrality-by-2030/): China’s technology and entertainment conglomerate Tencent [0700:HK] has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality for its operations and supply chain by 2030, as reported by Reuters on February 24. To attain […] - [TEPCO and Vargronn to Develop 1.9 GW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Scotland - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tepco-and-vargronn-to-develop-1-9-gw-of-offshore-wind-capacity-in-scotland/): Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO)[TKECF:US] a Japanese electric utility company announced that it had secured the rights to develop up to 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of floating offshore wind capacity […] - [Terna Unveils Ambitious Investment Plan to Drive Renewable Energy Integration in Italy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/terna-unveils-ambitious-investment-plan-to-drive-renewable-energy-integration-in-italy/): Terna [TRN:IM], the Italian power grid company, unveiled a bold investment plan totaling EUR16.5bn over the next five years to foster the integration of renewable energy sources and enhance the […] - [Tesla Accused of Violating Customer Privacy in Class-Action Lawsuit - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-accused-of-violating-customer-privacy-in-class-action-lawsuit/): A Tesla [TSLA:US] owner from California has filed a class-action lawsuit against the company, claiming that it violated the privacy of its customers, as reported by Reuters on April 8. The lawsuit […] - [Tesla Acquires Land for Its Megapack Battery Plant in Shanghai - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-acquires-land-for-its-megapack-battery-plant-in-shanghai/): Tesla [TSLA:US] has acquired a parcel of land in Shanghai for the construction of its Megapack factory, advancing its plan to produce utility-scale energy storage batteries in China, as reported […] - [Tesla Apologizes to State Grid for Its Misleading Statement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-apologizes-to-state-grid-for-its-misleading-statement/): Tesla [TSLA:US] released a video through its official Weibo [WB:US] account to apologize to State Grid for a misleading statement by the US firm’s employee, as reported by Caixin on […] - [Tesla Co-Founder and Toyota Collaborate in Recycling EV Batteries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-co-founder-and-toyota-collaborate-in-recycling-ev-batteries/): Toyota Motor [7203:JP] has teamed up with US battery recycling company Redwood Materials, which is led by Tesla [TSLA:US] co-founder JB Straubel, to collect and recycle vehicle batteries, as reported […] - [Tesla Fined by South Korea Antitrust Watchdog for Alleged Advertising Violations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-fined-by-south-korea-antitrust-watchdog-for-alleged-advertising-violations/): The South Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) will impose a fine of KRW2.85bn (USD2.2m) on Tesla [TSLA:US] for alleged violation of advertising laws, as reported by Reuters on January 3. […] - [Tesla Omits Minority-Worker Wording in SEC Document after Musk Voices Against Diversity Initiatives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-omits-minority-worker-wording-in-sec-document-after-musk-voices-against-diversity-initiatives/): Tesla [TSLA:US] has removed language about minority workers in its latest Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, following its CEO Elon Musk’s recent comments criticizing diversity initiatives, as reported by […] - [Tesla Promises Secure Data Storage for Chinese Drivers Amid Sentry Mode Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-promises-secure-data-storage-for-chinese-drivers-amid-sentry-mode-concerns/): Tesla [TSLA:US] has taken steps to reassure drivers in China that their data is secure and not being compromised by its vehicles’ cameras, as reported by TechCrunch on August 15. […] - [Tesla Recalls EVs in China over Cruise Control Safety Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-recalls-evs-in-china-over-cruise-control-safety-concerns/): Tesla [TSLA:US] recalled 285,520 of its electric vehicles (EVs) in China due to safety concerns on their active cruise control system, as reported by Caixin on June 26. According to […] - [Tesla Recalls Nearly 50,000 Cars in China for Suspension Defects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-recalls-nearly-50000-cars-in-china-for-suspension-defects/): US electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla [TSLA:US] recently filed a product recall plan with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), as reported by People.cn on October 26. The carmaker […] - [Tesla Returns to S&P 500 ESG Index with Environmental Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-returns-to-sp-500-esg-index-with-environmental-disclosures/): Tesla Inc [TSLA:US] has made a comeback in the S&P 500 ESG index, a market index focused on sustainable investing, after the electric car manufacturer provided environmental disclosures, as reported […] - [Tesla Sued in the US over Software Updates That Decrease Battery Life - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-sued-in-the-us-over-software-updates-that-decrease-battery-life/): A group of Tesla [TSLA:US] Model S and Model X owners has filed a class-action lawsuit against the electric vehicle (EV) maker in a district court in San Francisco, California, as […] - [Tesla to Build Megapack Battery Factory in Shanghai - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-to-build-megapack-battery-factory-in-shanghai/): Tesla [TSLA:US] plans to build a new battery plant in Shanghai’s Lin-gang Free Trade Zone (FTZ), where the company’s massive electric car factory is also located, as reported by Caixin on April 9. The new factory will produce Megapack, a grid-scale […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-to-establish-driving-data-sharing-platform-in-china/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-to-establish-driving-data-sharing-platform-in-china/): - [Tesla to Source Nickel for Batteries from BHP’s West Australia Subsidiary - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tesla-to-source-nickel-for-batteries-from-bhps-west-australia-subsidiary/): BHP [BHP:US], a Melbourne-based mining, metal, and petroleum conglomerate, signed a nickel supply deal with Tesla [TSLA:US] on July 22, as reported by Caixin on July 23. Under the agreement, […] - [OUR CEO SPOKE AT ESG SHOW - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/test-add-new-media/): - [Texas Adds HSBC to Energy Sanctions List over ESG Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/texas-adds-hsbc-to-energy-sanctions-list-over-esg-concerns/): A Texas official added HSBC Holdings [HSBC:US] to a list of companies facing energy sanctions, as the state believes these companies are too focused on transitioning to clean energy, as […] - [Texas Challenges EPA Methane Emission Rules on Oil and Gas Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/texas-challenges-epa-methane-emission-rules-on-oil-and-gas-industry/): Texas, the largest energy-producing state of the US, has filed a lawsuit against the US government over the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules aimed at curbing methane emissions from the […] - [Thai Coal Miner Banpu Buys Gas Business from ExxonMobil for Green Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thai-coal-miner-banpu-buys-gas-business-from-exxonmobil-for-green-transition/): Thai coal miner Banpu Public Company [BANPU:TB] has purchased the natural gas and midstream gas business from XTO Energy and Barnett Gathering, two subsidiaries of the US energy giant ExxonMobil […] - [Thai Electric Bus Operator Completes the First Sales of Paris Agreement Carbon Offsets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thai-electric-bus-operator-completes-the-first-sales-of-paris-agreement-carbon-offsets/): Thai electric bus operator Energy Absolute has sold 1,916 carbon offset credits to KliK Foundation, a Swiss fossil fuel group, as reported by Reuters on January 8. These carbon credits […] - [Thai Government Approves USD890m Budget to Subsidize Prices of EV - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thai-government-approves-usd890m-budget-to-subsidize-prices-of-ev/): Thailand’s Excise Department has allocated about THB3bn (USD890m) to a price subsidy plan for electric vehicles (EV) sold in the country, as reported by Bangkok Post on March 26. Under […] - [Thai Miner Banpu Spins off Coal-fired Power Businesses for Green Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thai-miner-banpu-spins-off-coal-fired-power-businesses-for-green-transition/): Thai Miner Banpu [BANPU:TB] committed that it will proceed to divest its coal business as planned and speed up its green transition, as reported by Nikkei Asia on January 14. […] - [Thai PTTEP to Roll out Nation’s First Carbon Capture Project by 2026 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thai-pttep-to-roll-out-nations-first-carbon-capture-project-by-2026/): PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) [PTTEP:TB], a subsidiary of Thai state-owned oil and gas producer PTT Group [PTT:TB], plans to put Thailand’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project into […] - [Thai Union Launches THB5bn Sustainability-Linked Bond, First in Thailand - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thai-union-launches-thb5bn-sustainability-linked-bond-first-in-thailand/): Thai Union Group PCL [TU:TB], a leading seafood company based in Thailand, on July 20 launched a senior, unsecured sustainability-linked bond (SLB), totaling THB5bn (USD150m), as reported by SeafoodSource on […] - [Thailand Approves $1B EV Battery Investment to Boost Supply Chain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-approves-1b-ev-battery-investment-to-boost-supply-chain/): Thailand has approved a $1 billion investment by China’s Sunwoda Electronic to enhance its electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain. - [Thailand Boosts Soft Power and Sustainability at ITB Berlin 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-boosts-soft-power-and-sustainability-at-itb-berlin-2025/): Thailand is redefining sustainable tourism by integrating carbon-neutral strategies and soft power initiatives at ITB Berlin 2025. - [Thailand Electricity Generating Authority to Launch Floating Solar Farm in October - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-electricity-generating-authority-to-launch-floating-solar-farm-in-october/): The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) plans to start operating its hybrid power generation facility with a floating solar farm in Ubon Ratchathani province in Thailand this October, according […] - [Thailand Mulls Cutting Tariffs on Electric Cars - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-mulls-cutting-tariffs-on-electric-cars/): Thailand’s Finance Ministry might consider reducing the tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) as part of the national EV promotion scheme, as reported by Bangkok Post on November 29 citing an […] - [Thailand Mulls Tax Incentives to Drive Green Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-mulls-tax-incentives-to-drive-green-push/): The Thai government is considering tax incentives to companies that align with the government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, as reported by Bangkok Post on May 30. According to Jinanggoon […] - [Thailand Offers Tax Breaks and Subsidies to Promote Electric Cars - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-offers-tax-breaks-and-subsidies-to-promote-electric-cars/): Thailand’s cabinet has approved a series of tax incentives to promote a shift to electric vehicles (EVs), as reported by Nikkei Asia on February 18. Incentives include lowering tariffs by […] - [Thailand Plans to Introduce a Carbon Emission Tax - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-plans-to-introduce-a-carbon-emission-tax/): Thailand will introduce a carbon tax to match the global trend, as reported by Bangkok Post on September 12. According to Thailand’s Excise Department director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas, as the European […] - [Thailand SEC Enhances ESG Platform for Sustainable Investing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-sec-enhances-esg-platform-for-sustainable-investing/): The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission has enhanced its ESG Product Platform by integrating new data on SRI funds. - [Thailand State Energy Producer PTT to Divest Coal Mining Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-state-energy-producer-ptt-to-divest-coal-mining-business/): Thailand’s state-owned oil major PTT [PTT:TB] will separate and sell its coal mining business in Indonesia and focus more on clean and environmentally friendly technologies, as reported by S&P Global […] - [Thailand to Ban Plastic Waste Imports by 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-to-ban-plastic-waste-imports-by-2025/): Thailand’s cabinet approved a policy to restrict plastic waste imports from this year to 14 manufacturers located in Thailand’s free trade zone that use the scraps as raw materials, as […] - [Thailand to Invest THB253bn in Projects for Carbon Neutrality - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-to-invest-thb253bn-in-projects-for-carbon-neutrality/): Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority announced a plan to invest THB253bn (USD7.4bn) on projects such as smart meters and electric vehicles (EVs) to accelerate its efforts toward carbon neutrality by 2050. […] - [Thailand to Provide Discounted Electricity Price to Producers of EV Charging Piles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailand-to-provide-discounted-electricity-price-to-producers-of-ev-charging-piles/): Thailand’s state-owned Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) plans to lower the electricity price for electric vehicle (EV) charging services providers, aiming to make charging facilities more available to the public, as […] - [Thailand’s Largest Floating Solar Plant Put into Operation in Ubon Ratchathani - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailands-largest-floating-solar-plant-put-into-operation-in-ubon-ratchathani/): Chinese photovoltaic (PV) power developer Sungrow [300274:CH] said the 58.5-megawatt (MW) floating solar farm in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, has been connected to the grid for operations, according to PV-Tech on […] - [Thailand’s Renewables Firm EA to Open Battery Facility for EV Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thailands-renewables-firm-ea-to-open-battery-facility-for-ev-business/): Thailand’s renewable energy developer Energy Absolute PLC (EA) [EA:TB] will officially launch its battery and energy storage system (ESS) production factory on December 12, as reported by Bangkok Post on […] - [Thames Water Faces Hefty Fine for Pollution Incidents - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/thames-water-faces-hefty-fine-for-pollution-incidents/): Thames Water, the largest water supplier in Britain, has been fined GBP3.3m (USD4.2mn) by a UK court after admitting to polluting rivers in 2017, reported by Reuters on July 4. […] - [The 13th Lujiazui Forum Highlights Importance of Green Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-13th-lujiazui-forum-highlights-importance-of-green-finance/): The 13th Lujiazui Forum was held in Shanghai from June 10 through June 11 with the theme of China’s Financial Reform and Opening-Up amid Great Changes of the World, as […] - [The Austrian Financial Market Authority’s new Guide on Managing Sustainability Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-austrian-financial-market-authoritys-new-guide-on-managing-sustainability-risks/): On March 31 2025, the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) released a significantly revised version of its Guide on Managing Sustainability Risks. - [The Buy-Side View of ESG (Harvest Fund’s ESG Strategy) - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-buy-side-view-of-esg-harvest-funds-esg-strategy/): What Motivates Investors to Use ESG Data? The UN-PRI was one of the initial large-scale organizations to put forth the concept of ESG, and from 2005, the idea has gained […] - [The Circular Economy: ESG's Business Model for a Sustainable Future - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-circular-economy-esgs-business-model-for-a-sustainable-future/): In an era where rapid consumption and waste generation threatens the balance of our environment, a transformative approach is emerging, promising a symbiotic relationship between growth and sustainability: the circular […] - [The Environmental Imperative: ESG Benchmarks in the APAC Region - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-environmental-imperative-esg-benchmarks-in-the-apac-region-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, a diverse tapestry of cultures, economies, and ecosystems, is at the forefront of the global conversation on environmental sustainability. As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices […] - ["The Environmental Imperative: ESG Benchmarks in the APAC Region" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-environmental-imperative-esg-benchmarks-in-the-apac-region/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, a diverse tapestry of cultures, economies, and ecosystems, is at the forefront of the global conversation on environmental sustainability. As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices […] - [The ESG Imperative: Stakeholder Engagement for Sustainable Success - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-esg-imperative-stakeholder-engagement-for-sustainable-success/): In the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility, the relationship between businesses and their stakeholders is being redefined. No longer is it enough for a company to solely focus on shareholder […] - [The Ethics of Supply Chain Policy in ESG Frameworks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-ethics-of-supply-chain-policy-in-esg-frameworks/): The notion of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has significantly permeated the business landscape, driving companies to consider not just profitability but also their impact on society and the environment. […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-ethics-of-sustainable-investing-a-closer-look/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-ethics-of-sustainable-investing-a-closer-look/): - [The EU Withdraws Plans to Reduce Pesticide Usage after Farmers’ Protests - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-eu-withdraws-plans-to-reduce-pesticide-usage-after-farmers-protests/): The European Commission has, in response to widespread protests by farmers across Europe, removed the requirements of reducing methane, nitrogen, and other gas emissions associated with farming by 30% between 2015 […] - [The European Parliament has approved CS3D, introducing new risks of ESG-related lawsuits within the supply chain - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-european-parliament-has-approved-cs3d-introducing-new-risks-of-esg-related-lawsuits-within-the-supply-chain/): The European Parliament recently adopted the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CS3D), marking a significant step forward in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulatory compliance for businesses within the European Union. - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-evolution-of-sustainable-investing-from-ethical-screens-to-esg-metrics/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-evolution-of-sustainable-investing-from-ethical-screens-to-esg-metrics/): - [Food Delivery Industry in China [Part 1]: Outrage at the System - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-food-delivery-industry-in-china-part-i-outrage-at-the-system/): Two months ago, a controversial report in Renwu magazine reported systemic exploitation of food delivery workers, also known as couriers, or riders. This occurred through built-in algorithms that companies such […] - [The Future of ESG Metrics: Trends to Watch - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-future-of-esg-metrics-trends-to-watch/): Introduction As business leaders, investors, and regulators increasingly realize the importance of sustainable practices, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics have never been more critical. These metrics, which measure a […] - [The Future of EU Sustainability Reporting After Omnibus - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-future-of-eu-sustainability-reporting-after-omnibus/): The European Union is preparing to revamp its sustainability regulations under the Omnibus Simplification Package - [The Future of SFDR: Insights from Market Stakeholders - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-future-of-sfdr-insights-from-market-stakeholders/): The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) was introduced as part of the European Commission’s action plan on financing sustainable growth. Effective from March 10, 2021, SFDR is now a cornerstone of the EU - [The Global Impact: Understanding Carbon Footprint in Modern Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-global-impact-understanding-carbon-footprint-in-modern-business/): In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and ecological balance, the term ‘carbon footprint’ has ascended to the forefront of business lexicons. As companies strive to showcase their commitment to […] - [The Hidden Dangers of Unintentional Greenwashing in Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-hidden-dangers-of-unintentional-greenwashing-in-business/): Unintentional greenwashing has become an increasingly significant concern as organizations strive to improve their sustainability practices... - [The Hidden Threat: How Black Carbon Fuels Climate Change - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-hidden-threat-how-black-carbon-fuels-climate-change/): Discover the hidden dangers of black carbon, its impact on climate and health, and the urgent solutions needed to reduce emissions for a cleaner, healthier future. - [The Impact of ESG on SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in the APAC Region - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-impact-of-esg-on-smes-small-and-medium-enterprises-in-the-apac-region/): Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have steadily gained momentum as essential components in the decision-making processes of businesses globally. Often, the spotlight is on multinational corporations and their ESG […] - [The Importance of ESG Materiality in Corporate Decision-Making - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-importance-of-esg-materiality-in-corporate-decision-making/): In today’s global business landscape, the acronym ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has gained substantial traction, transcending its niche origins in socially responsible investing to become a mainstream corporate consideration. […] - [The Importance Of ESG Reporting For Businesses In Bulgaria - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-importance-of-esg-reporting-for-businesses-in-bulgaria/): ESG reporting has become essential for businesses in Bulgaria, evolving from a corporate trend to a regulatory necessity. - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-importance-of-gender-equality-in-apacs-esg-landscape/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-importance-of-gender-equality-in-apacs-esg-landscape/): - [The Importance of Mandatory Disclosure in ESG Investing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-importance-of-mandatory-disclosure-in-esg-investing/): In the realm of investment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have gained significant traction, not only as ethical imperatives but also as material considerations affecting financial performance. However, the […] - [The Interplay Between ESG and Trade Tariffs in APAC Economies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-interplay-between-esg-and-trade-tariffs-in-apac-economies/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its rich tapestry of economies ranging from burgeoning powerhouses like China and India to emerging markets like Vietnam and Indonesia, has always been at the […] - [The Intersection of CSRD and Digital Transformation in Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-intersection-of-csrd-and-digital-transformation-in-reporting/): Corporate sustainability reporting has entered a new era with the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)... - [The Intersection of Culture and ESG: Perspectives from APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-intersection-of-culture-and-esg-perspectives-from-apac-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is a tapestry of cultures, each boasting a rich heritage and deep-rooted traditions. As the global business landscape embraces Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, understanding […] - ["The Intersection of Culture and ESG: Perspectives from APAC" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-intersection-of-culture-and-esg-perspectives-from-apac/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is a tapestry of cultures, each boasting a rich heritage and deep-rooted traditions. As the global business landscape embraces Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, understanding […] - [The Intersection of ESG and Islamic Finance in Southeast Asia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-intersection-of-esg-and-islamic-finance-in-southeast-asia/): Southeast Asia, home to a substantial Muslim population and an emerging financial hub, has witnessed a fascinating convergence of two influential financial paradigms: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and […] - [The Merger Intention of IIRC and SASB: Anticipate a Global Reporting Framework - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-merger-intention-of-iirc-and-sasb-anticipate-a-global-reporting-framework/): The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) announced on November 25, 2020, that they intended to merge into a new organization, called the Value […] - [The New Age of Corporate Social Responsibility: Strategies for Success - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-new-age-of-corporate-social-responsibility-strategies-for-success/): Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved dramatically over the last few decades. Once considered a sideline activity or a mere public relations tactic, CSR has now grown into a […] - [The Philippines to Issue at Least USD500m Green Bonds to European Investors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-philippines-to-issue-at-least-usd500m-green-bonds-to-european-investors/): The Philippines will issue more than USD500m of green bonds to raise funds for clean energy projects, as reported by Reuters on February 18. The Southeast Asian country resolves to […] - [The Pros and Cons of Voluntary Reporting in ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-pros-and-cons-of-voluntary-reporting-in-esg/): Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has surged in prominence over recent years, fast becoming a cornerstone in the investment and business landscapes. While mandatory ESG disclosures in some jurisdictions […] - [The Push and Pull: Consumer Demand Driving ESG Reforms in Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-push-and-pull-consumer-demand-driving-esg-reforms-in-business/): In the world of business, the adage, “The customer is always right,” has always carried weight. But today, this principle has taken on new depth and dimension, especially in the […] - [The Relationship between Corporate Governance and ESG in the Asia-Pacific Context - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-relationship-between-corporate-governance-and-esg-in-the-asia-pacific-context/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, characterized by its diverse economies, cultures, and regulatory environments, is experiencing a noticeable evolution in corporate structures and practices. At the heart of this transformation is […] - [The Rise of ESG in South Korea: From Scandals to Sustainable Solutions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-rise-of-esg-in-south-korea-from-scandals-to-sustainable-solutions/): South Korea, known as the “Land of the Morning Calm,” has undergone significant turbulence in its corporate landscape over the past few decades. From high-profile corporate scandals to sweeping reforms, […] - [The Rise of Sustainable Investing: What You Need to Know - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-rise-of-sustainable-investing-what-you-need-to-know/): Introduction In recent years, the financial landscape has been quietly but profoundly transformed by the rise of sustainable investing. No longer relegated to the fringe of the investment community, sustainable […] - [The ROI of Green Finance: A Quantitative Analysis - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-roi-of-green-finance-a-quantitative-analysis/): Introduction The concept of Green Finance has gained traction in the global financial landscape as environmental issues increasingly impact economic policies and business decisions. Yet, for many organizations and investors, […] - [The Role of ASEAN in Pioneering ESG Practices in Southeast Asia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-asean-in-pioneering-esg-practices-in-southeast-asia/): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has historically played a pivotal role in shaping the economic, political, and social landscapes of its member countries. As the global shift towards […] - [The Role of Central Banks in APAC in Promoting Sustainable Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-central-banks-in-apac-in-promoting-sustainable-finance/): Central banks have traditionally been institutions of macroeconomic stability, managing interest rates, monitoring inflation, and ensuring the overall health of a country’s financial system. In recent years, with the increasing […] - [The Role of ESG Guidelines in Sustainable Business Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-esg-guidelines-in-sustainable-business-development-2/): In the ever-evolving business landscape, the word ‘sustainable’ has gained profound significance, transcending beyond its ecological context. Today’s corporations are not just engines of wealth but are expected to be […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-esg-guidelines-in-sustainable-business-development/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-esg-guidelines-in-sustainable-business-development/): - [The Role of ESG in Mergers and Acquisitions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-esg-in-mergers-and-acquisitions-2/): In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the parameters of decision-making have expanded beyond financial metrics and strategic synergies. Today, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have surged […] - [The Role of ESG in Mergers and Acquisitions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-esg-in-mergers-and-acquisitions/): In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the parameters of decision-making have expanded beyond financial metrics and strategic synergies. Today, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have surged […] - [The Role of Impact Valuation in Complying with New Sustainability Reporting Guidelines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-impact-valuation-in-complying-with-new-sustainability-reporting-guidelines/): The recent article from The European Sting, dated April 22, 2024, addresses the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting requirements and the crucial role of impact valuation in aiding companies to adhere to these new standards. - [The Role of Stakeholders in Developing and Enforcing ESG Policies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-stakeholders-in-developing-and-enforcing-esg-policies-2/): In the theater of business, stakeholders play diverse and pivotal roles. When it comes to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies, their significance takes on a new dimension. Stakeholders, ranging […] - [The Role of Stakeholders in Developing and Enforcing ESG Policies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-stakeholders-in-developing-and-enforcing-esg-policies/): In the theater of business, stakeholders play diverse and pivotal roles. When it comes to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies, their significance takes on a new dimension. Stakeholders, ranging […] - [The Role of Technology in Enhancing ESG Compliance in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-technology-in-enhancing-esg-compliance-in-apac-2/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its dynamic economies, rapid urbanization, and technological advancements, presents a canvas of both challenges and opportunities when it comes to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) […] - ["The Role of Technology in Enhancing ESG Compliance in APAC" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-role-of-technology-in-enhancing-esg-compliance-in-apac/): The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with its dynamic economies, rapid urbanization, and technological advancements, presents a canvas of both challenges and opportunities when it comes to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) […] - [The Top 5 ESG Metrics That Matter for Investors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-top-5-esg-metrics-that-matter-for-investors/): Introduction Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has evolved from a niche investment approach to a mainstream financial strategy. With growing awareness about climate change, social inequalities, and corporate governance […] - [The UK to Expedite Integration of Renewable Energy into Electricity Network - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-uk-to-expedite-integration-of-renewable-energy-into-electricity-network/): The British government is planning to streamline the planning system to facilitate the installation of new electricity pylons and overhead cables, in a move to accelerate the integration of renewable […] - [The United States and China to Reinvigorate Collaboration in Combating Climate Change - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-united-states-and-china-to-reinvigorate-collaboration-in-combating-climate-change/): The United States and China are set to revive their joint efforts in addressing climate change, as reported by Reuters on July 15. With bilateral meetings scheduled ahead of the […] - [The US is threatening a war against European ESG directives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-us-is-threatening-a-war-against-european-esg-directives/): United States is intensifying its opposition to European ESG regulations, signaling a potential trade conflict over sustainability policies. - [The US to Introduce New Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-us-to-introduce-new-energy-efficiency-standards-for-water-heaters/): The US Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed new energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters, aiming to save consumers USD11.4bn on their energy and water bills annually, as reported by Reuters […] - [The Use of Scenario Analysis in ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-use-of-scenario-analysis-in-esg/): ESG scenario analysis is a strategic process used by companies to evaluate potential risks and opportunities related to environmental, social, and governance factors. - [The World Bank Announces USD750m Credit for Clean Energy Projects in Nigeria - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/the-world-bank-announces-usd750m-credit-for-clean-energy-projects-in-nigeria/): The World Bank has approved USD750m in credit for clean energy projects in Nigeria to boost electricity supply in Africa’s most populous nation, as reported by Reuters on December 15. […] - [Three Departments Release Plan for Elderly Care Industry Cluster - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/three-departments-release-plan-for-elderly-care-industry-cluster/): China’s NDRC, Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA), and National Health Commission (NHC) have articulated a plan to establish a set of demonstrative elderly care industry cluster in regions with suitable […] - [Three Facts an Investor Needs to Know about ESG Controversy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/three-facts-an-investor-needs-to-know-about-esg-controversy/): As more and more investors start to integrate ESG considerations in their investment decisions, ESG integration is expected to become mainstream in the coming years. ESG analytics provide valuable and […] - [Three Indian Energy Firms Jointly to Develop Green Hydrogen Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/three-indian-energy-firms-jointly-to-develop-green-hydrogen-sector/): India’s refiners, Indian Oil Corp [IOCL:IN], Larsen＆Toubro [LT:IN] and renewable energy company ReNew Power will form a joint venture (JV) to launch green hydrogen projects, according to Reuters on April […] - [TikTok Fined USD370m in for Breaching EU Data Rule for Children - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tiktok-fined-usd370m-in-for-breaching-eu-data-rule-for-children/): Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has imposed a fine of EUR345m (USD370m) on TikTok for violating privacy laws related to the processing of children’s personal data in the European Union […] - [TikTok Introduces New Features for European Users to Comply with EU Digital Services Act - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tiktok-introduces-new-features-for-european-users-to-comply-with-eu-digital-services-act/): TikTok, a Chinese-owned video-sharing platform, has unveiled a set of new features tailored for European users, aligning with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), as reported by Reuters on August […] - [TNFD: Bringing Nature Issues into Sustainable Financial Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tnfd-bringing-nature-issues-into-sustainable-financial-disclosures/): The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), a new global initiative aiming to give financial institutions and companies a complete picture of their environmental risks, officially launched on June 4, […] - [TNFD's LEAP: Approach for Nature-Related Financial Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tnfds-leap-approach-for-nature-related-financial-disclosures/): The LEAP approach, introduced by TNFD, is a four-step framework designed to help organizations assess nature-related risks and... - [Tokio Marine to Launch Climate Risks Calculation Service - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tokio-marine-to-launch-climate-risks-calculation-service/): Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance, Japan’s major insurance provider, is set to launch a new service to calculate companies’ financial risks from environmental regulations abroad, as reported by Nikkei […] - [Tokyo Gas, Santos Team up For Producing Carbon-Neutral E-Methane in Australia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tokyo-gas-santos-team-up-for-producing-carbon-neutral-e-methane-in-australia/): Tokyo Gas [9531:JP], Japan’s largest gas utility firm, announced a collaboration with Australian energy company Santos [STO:AU] to manufacture carbon-neutral synthetic methane, or e-methane, in Australia for export to Japan, […] - [Tokyo Gas to Invest JPY2tr in Clean Energy Expansion - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tokyo-gas-to-invest-jpy2tr-in-clean-energy-expansion/): Japanese city gas distributor Tokyo Gas [9531:JP] announced on November 26 that it will spend JPY2tr (USD17.5bn) on clean fuels, such as hydrogen and other renewable energy sources, as reported […] - [Tokyo Launches Carbon Credit Trading with Gold Standard to Advance Corporate Decarbonization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tokyo-launches-carbon-credit-trading-with-gold-standard-to-advance-corporate-decarbonization/): Tokyo has launched a new carbon credit trading platform in partnership with Gold Standard to accelerate corporate decarbonization. - [Tokyo Stock Exchange to Begin Carbon Credits Trading in October - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tokyo-stock-exchange-to-begin-carbon-credits-trading-in-october/): Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) [TPX:IND] has announced plans to launch a Carbon Credit Market, with trading expected to begin in October, as reported by Reuters on June 9. The TSE will start […] - [Top ESG Challenges and How to Overcome Them - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/top-esg-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them/): Reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives has evolved into a cornerstone of modern corporate strategy... - [Top Japan Banks MUFG, SMFG to Stop Financing New Coal Mining Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/top-japan-banks-mufg-smfg-to-stop-financing-new-coal-mining-projects/): Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) [8316:JP] and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) [8306:JP], two of Japan’s three megabanks, have pledged not to fund new thermal coal mining projects, as reported […] - [Total Energies Installs Rooftop Solar Panels in KCN Vietnam’s Factories - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/total-energies-installs-rooftop-solar-panels-in-kcn-vietnams-factories/): French oil company Total Energies [TTE:FP] has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnam’s industrial property developer KCN Vietnam to provide solar power to the latter, as reported by […] - [Total Energies to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuels to Air France-KLM - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/total-energies-to-supply-sustainable-aviation-fuels-to-air-france-klm/): France’s TotalEnergies [TTE:FP] has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Air France-KLM [AIRF:FP] to supply sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) to the latter over the ten years starting in 2023, […] - [TotalEnergies, Air Liquide Launch Joint Venture to Build Hydrogen Fueling Stations in Europe - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/totalenergies-air-liquide-launch-joint-venture-to-build-hydrogen-fueling-stations-in-europe/): TotalEnergies [TTE:US] and Air Liquide [AI:FP], two French multinational energy and petroleum companies, have announced the launch of a 50-50 joint venture (JV) named TEAL Mobility to develop a network […] - [TotalEnergies Buys Out Talos’ Carbon Storage Business with USD148m - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/totalenergies-buys-out-talos-carbon-storage-business-with-usd148m/): TotalEnergies [TTE:FP] has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Talos Low Carbon Solutions (TLCS), a carbon capture and storage (CCS) unit of energy company Talos [TALO:US], as […] - [TotalEnergies Collaborates with India’s Adani Group for Massive Hydrogen Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/totalenergies-collaborates-with-indias-adani-group-for-massive-hydrogen-production/): TotalEnergies [TTE:FP] will acquire a 25% stake in Adani New Industries (ANIL), a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Adani Enterprises [ADE:IN], as part of the two firms’ agreement to develop the […] - [TotalEnergies Drives Offshore Wind Power with Attentive Energy Project Partnership - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/totalenergies-drives-offshore-wind-power-with-attentive-energy-project-partnership/): French energy company TotalEnergies [TTE:FP] has announced a significant partnership with Corio Generation and Rise Light & Power for the development of the Attentive Energy offshore wind project off the […] - [TotalEnergies Injects USD300m into Renewable Joint Venture with Adani Green Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/totalenergies-injects-usd300m-into-renewable-joint-venture-with-adani-green-energy/): Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) [ADANIGR:IN], a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Adani Group [ADE:IN], announced the completion of a renewable joint venture (JV) with French energy giant TotalEnergies [TTE:FP], as […] - [TotalEnergies, Japan’s ENEOS Team up for Solar Development in Asia - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/totalenergies-japans-eneos-team-up-for-solar-development-in-asia/): France’s TotalEnergies [TTE:FP] and Japanese oil company ENEOS [5020:JP] will jointly develop two gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity in Asia over the next five years and sell renewable power […] - [TotalEnergies Launches Tender for Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize EU Refineries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/totalenergies-launches-tender-for-green-hydrogen-to-decarbonize-eu-refineries/): French oil major TotalEnergies [TTE:EN] has initiated a tender process to secure a supplier capable of providing 500,000 tons of green hydrogen annually for its European refineries, as reported by Reuters […] - [Toyo Engineering to Produce Ammonia in Indonesia Using Renewable Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyo-engineering-to-produce-ammonia-in-indonesia-using-renewable-energy/): Japan’s Toyo Engineering [6330:JP] will team up with Indonesia’s government enterprise Pupuk Indonesia Holding Company (PIHC) to launch a feasibility study for producing green ammonia in Indonesia, as reported by […] - [Toyota Admits Vehicle Data Leak of Two Million Users in Japan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyota-admits-vehicle-data-leak-of-two-million-users-in-japan/): Toyota Motor [7203:JP] disclosed that the vehicle data of 2.15 million users in Japan had been publicly available for a decade from November 2013 to mid-April 2023, due to human […] - [Toyota Announces Global Launch of Next-Generation Battery Electric Vehicles and Solid-State Battery Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyota-announces-global-launch-of-next-generation-battery-electric-vehicles-and-solid-state-battery-development/): Toyota Motor [7203:JP] announced its plans to launch battery electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with advanced batteries worldwide starting in 2026, as reported by Reuters on June 13. These EVs will […] - [Toyota Industries Faces Regulatory Action for Cheating on Emissions Tests - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyota-industries-faces-regulatory-action-for-cheating-on-emissions-tests/): Japan’s transport ministry is set to take regulatory action as early as this month against Toyota Industries [6201:JP], an affiliate of Toyota Motor [7203:JP], for cheating at engine emissions tests, […] - [Toyota Launches Flex-Fuel Pilot Project in India - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyota-launches-flex-fuel-pilot-project-in-india/): Toyota Motor [7203:JP] has kicked off a pilot project for flex fuel-strong hybrid electric vehicle (FFV-SHEV) in Delhi, as reported by Reuters on October 11. The Toyota Corolla Altis FFV-SHEV, […] - [Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Join Forces to Develop Next-Generation Eco-Friendly Combustion Engines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyota-mazda-and-subaru-join-forces-to-develop-next-generation-eco-friendly-combustion-engines/): Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru are collaborating on a groundbreaking project aimed at developing next-generation internal combustion engines (ICE) that align with their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. - [Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Others to Support Thailand’s Decarbonization - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyota-mitsubishi-and-others-to-support-thailands-decarbonization/): Representatives from leading Japanese and Thai enterprises, including Toyota Motor [TM:US] and PTT [PTT:TB], discussed possible collaborations in decarbonization technologies such as hydrogen power and electric vehicles (EVs), as reported […] - [Toyota Motor Builds Zero-Emission Logistics Site in California - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyota-motor-builds-zero-emission-logistics-site-in-california/): Toyota Motor [7203:JP] and US hydrogen technology company FuelCell Energy have established a comprehensive energy platform at Toyota’s logistics site in California, as reported by Forbes on September 7. The […] - [Toyota Shareholders Reject Climate Lobbying Resolution, Support Board's Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyota-shareholders-reject-climate-lobbying-resolution-support-boards-strategy/): Toyota [7203:JP] shareholders rejected an unprecedented resolution regarding the automaker’s climate lobbying practices and expressed support for the company’s board at their annual general meeting, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Toyota to Develop Green Fuels for Traditional Cars with Four Japanese Peers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyota-to-develop-green-fuels-for-traditional-cars-with-four-japanese-peers/): Japanese automaker Toyota [7203:JP] claimed to collaborate with four domestic peers on the development of alternative green fuels for traditional cars with internal combustion engines, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Toyota Tsusho to Build 540 MW Wind Power Plant in Hokkaido - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyota-tsusho-to-build-540-mw-wind-power-plant-in-hokkaido/): Toyota Tsusho [8015:JP], a Japanese trading business, will build a wind power plant with a capacity of 540 megawatts (MW) in Hokkaido next year to transport renewable energy to Tokyo, […] - [Toyota Unveils USD3.4bn Battery Investment Plan in US with First Battery Factory - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyota-unveils-usd3-4bn-battery-investment-plan-in-us-with-first-battery-factory/): Japanese automaker Toyota [7203:JP] announced to spend USD1.3bn on building its first battery manufacturing plant for the power of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the US, as reported by Bloomberg […] - [Toyota’s Multi-Fuel Engine: A Strategic Move Towards Carbon Neutrality in the Auto Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyotas-multi-fuel-engine-a-strategic-move-towards-carbon-neutrality-in-the-auto-industry/): Toyota has recently unveiled a groundbreaking multi-fuel engine at the Tokyo Auto Show, signaling a bold shift in the automotive industry - [Toyota's Trading Arm Buys Japanese Renewables Firm for Green Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/toyotas-trading-arm-buys-japanese-renewables-firm-for-green-transition/): Toyota Tsusho [8015:JP], the trading arm of Toyota Group [7203:JP], will pay JPY185bn (USD1.43bn) to purchase the remaining 40% equity in Japanese renewable company Eurus Energy from Tokyo Electric Power […] - [TPI Reports Only 30% of Major Corporate Emitters Align with 1.5°C Climate Target - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tpi-reports-only-30-of-major-corporate-emitters-align-with-1-5c-climate-target/): A new report from the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) reveals that only 30% of the world - [Trafigura to Build USD540m Hydrogen Plant at Its Australian Lead Smelter - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/trafigura-to-build-usd540m-hydrogen-plant-at-its-australian-lead-smelter/): Geneva-based commodity trading and logistics company Trafigura plans to construct a hydrogen plant worth AUD750m (USD540m) within its Port Pirie lead smelter in South Australia, as reported by Reuters on […] - [Training the Next Generation: ESG Education for Business Leaders - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/training-the-next-generation-esg-education-for-business-leaders-2/): In an age where corporate responsibility goes beyond profit margins, the importance of educating business leaders on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has never been more crucial. Modern businesses […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/training-the-next-generation-esg-education-for-business-leaders/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/training-the-next-generation-esg-education-for-business-leaders/): - [Transparency and Trust: ESG Reporting Guidelines in APAC - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/transparency-and-trust-esg-reporting-guidelines-in-apac-2/): In the ever-evolving business landscape of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, the call for transparency has never been louder. Stakeholders, from investors to consumers, are now more conscious than ever of […] - ["Transparency and Trust: ESG Reporting Guidelines in APAC" - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/transparency-and-trust-esg-reporting-guidelines-in-apac/): In the ever-evolving business landscape of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, the call for transparency has never been louder. Stakeholders, from investors to consumers, are now more conscious than ever of […] - [Transparency Matters: Understanding ESG Disclosure Guidelines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/transparency-matters-understanding-esg-disclosure-guidelines/): In today’s increasingly interconnected and socially aware world, the obligation for businesses to act responsibly has never been more pronounced. Stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, and consumers, are demanding a greater […] - [Transport for London’s Net-Zero Strategy Validated by SBTi, Driving ESG and Carbon Neutral Progress - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/transport-for-londons-net-zero-strategy-validated-by-sbti-driving-esg-and-carbon-neutral-progress/): Transport for London has achieved a significant milestone in its carbon neutral strategy, with targets officially validated by the SBTi. - [Tree Energy Solutions to Construct USD2.9bn Green Hydrogen Plant in Quebec - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tree-energy-solutions-to-construct-usd2-9bn-green-hydrogen-plant-in-quebec/): TES Canada H2, a subsidiary of Belgian hydrogen start-up Tree Energy Solutions (TES), has announced a plan to build a CAD4bn (USD2.9bn) green hydrogen plant in Quebec, Canada, as reported […] - [Trump Administration Moves to Overturn ESG Investment Rule for Retirement Plans - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/trump-administration-moves-to-overturn-esg-investment-rule-for-retirement-plans/): The Trump administration has initiated a regulatory reversal of the Biden-era ESG investment rule, signaling significant implications. - [Trump Issues Order to Block State Climate Laws Aimed at Cutting Fossil Fuel Use - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/trump-issues-order-to-block-state-climate-laws-aimed-at-cutting-fossil-fuel-use/): In a sweeping move, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at nullifying state-level climate regulations that restrict fossil fuel use or enforce ESG standards. - [Trump Reverses Ban on Massive New York Offshore Wind Project - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/trump-reverses-ban-on-massive-new-york-offshore-wind-project/): The Trump administration has reversed its April 2025 halt on Empire Wind, a major offshore wind project off the coast of New York. - [Trump Seeks $1 Billion from Oil Executives for 2024 Campaign, Signaling Potential Shift in Environmental Policy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/trump-seeks-1-billion-from-oil-executives-for-2024-campaigns/): In a recent development as per a report by Business Insider, former President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking hefty financial support from oil executives to fuel his 2024 presidential campaign efforts. - [Trust Companies Launch Several Carbon Neutrality Related Products - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/trust-companies-launch-several-carbon-neutrality-related-products/): Chinese trust companies have been launching carbon neutrality-themed trust products recently, as reported by Caixin on March 18. In February, AVIC Trust, China Energy Conservation Association, and Shanghai Treasure Carbon […] - [CEO of Seneca ESG shares his views on using generative AI to solve challenges in ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/trusting-generative-ai-to-solve-challenges-in-esg/): - [Tsingshan's Multi-Million Dollar Investment Powers Chile's Electric Vehicle Revolution - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tsingshans-multi-million-dollar-investment-powers-chiles-electric-vehicle-revolution/): China’s Tsingshan Holding Group [TSINGZ:CH] is making a significant investment of USD233.2m to establish a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) plant in northern Chile, a move that aligns with the global […] - [TSMC Fires Seven Employees Over Violation of Core Values - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tsmc-fires-seven-employees-over-violation-of-core-values/): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) [TSM:US] has fired seven employees citing violation of the company’s core values, as reported by Taipei Times on September 23. TSMC is the world’s largest […] - [TSMC Pledges up to 2% of Revenue for ESG Initiatives - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/tsmc-pledges-up-to-2-of-revenue-for-esg-initiatives/): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) [2330:TT] vows to use up to 2% of its annual revenue for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, as part of its plan to reach […] - [Turkey Embraces Green Transformation with Investments in Carbon-Neutral Technologies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/turkey-embraces-green-transformation-with-investments-in-carbon-neutral-technologies/): Turkey is strategically investing in a significant green transformation, a key part of its growth strategy. - [Turkey’s Bold Energy Transition to 120 GW Renewables by 2035 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/turkeys-bold-energy-transition-to-120-gw-renewables-by-2035/): Turkey has announced an ambitious energy transition strategy to quadruple its wind and solar capacity, targeting 120 gigawatts (GW) by 2035 as part of its commitment to a carbon-neutral strategy. - [Turkey’s Largest Steelmaker to Invest USD3.2bn in Green Manufacturing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/turkeys-largest-steelmaker-to-invest-usd3-2bn-in-green-manufacturing/): Erdemir Group [EREGL:TI], Turkey’s largest steelmaker, has announced a USD3.2bn investment plan to achieve greener production and emission reductions, as reported by Reuters on January 11. Under the plan, the […] - [Türkiye, Bulgaria, and Azerbaijan Forge Green Energy Corridor to Drive ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy in Europe - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/turkiye-bulgaria-and-azerbaijan-forge-green-energy-corridor-to-drive-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-in-europe/): In a landmark shift toward a carbon neutral strategy, Türkiye, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, and Georgia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. - [Türkiye’s Bold Climate Strategy Sets Global Standard for ESG and Carbon Neutral Action - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/turkiyes-bold-climate-strategy-sets-global-standard-for-esg-and-carbon-neutral-action/): As climate change intensifies, Türkiye has emerged as a global model for integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. - [Two Pizza Hut Beijing Outlets Shut over Food Safety Issue - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/two-pizza-hut-beijing-outlets-shut-over-food-safety-issue/): Two Pizza Hut outlets in Beijing’s Fengtai and Haidian districts have been closed due to food safety concerns, as reported by Nikkei Asia on July 22. According to an undercover […] - [U.N. Treaty Agreed to Protect High Seas and Conserve Biodiversity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-n-treaty-agreed-to-protect-high-seas-and-conserve-biodiversity/): After 15 years of discussions and five rounds of UN-led negotiations, more than 100 countries have agreed on a U.N. treaty to protect the high seas, as reported by Reuters […] - [U.S. Adopts Global ESG Standards Amid Disclosure Pressures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-adopts-global-esg-standards-amid-disclosure-pressures/): With sustainability and transparency at the forefront of international standards, US businesses must adapt to evolving frameworks. - [U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Nasdaq's Board Diversity Rule - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-appeals-court-upholds-nasdaqs-board-diversity-rule/): In a recent ruling, the U.S. appeals court upheld Nasdaq’s board diversity rule, requiring companies listed on the exchange to have women and minority directors on their boards or provide […] - [U.S. Companies Bolster ESG Budgets Amid Rising Sustainability Demands - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-companies-bolster-esg-budgets-amid-rising-sustainability-demands/): A recent survey by ESG and EHS solutions provider EcoOnline has revealed a significant shift in corporate sustainability strategies across the United States, with over two-thirds of large companies now committing dedicated budgets to sustainability reporting. - [U.S. Companies Elevate Sustainability Strategy Amid New Regulatory Demands - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-companies-elevate-sustainability-strategy-amid-new-regulatory-demands/): A recent survey by ESG and EHS solutions provider EcoOnline reveals that over two-thirds of large U.S. companies have established dedicated budgets for sustainability reporting, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing their sustainability strategies. - [U.S. Data Centers Face New ESG Compliance Challenges in 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-data-centers-face-new-esg-compliance-challenges-in-2025/): As the push for sustainability intensifies, U.S. data centers are gearing up to meet rising data demands while adhering to stricter environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations. - [US EPA Mandates Impurity Testing for "Advanced Recycling" in New Plastic Pollution Prevention Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-epa-mandates-impurity-testing-for-advanced-recycling-in-new-plastic-pollution-prevention-plan/): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will mandate companies using the “advanced recycling” process to submit their product for impurity testing, as reported by Reuters on April […] - [U.S. Grants $15 Billion Loan for California Clean Energy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-grants-15-billion-loan-for-california-clean-energy/): The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $15 billion loan guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric for its Project Polaris. - [U.S. Implements Changes as ESG Awareness Falters in Boardrooms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-implements-changes-as-esg-awareness-falters-in-boardrooms/): A new PwC survey reveals a decline in focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues in U.S. corporate boardrooms. Only 47% of directors now include ESG as part of their regular agenda, a drop from previous years. - [U.S. Implements Policies to Accelerate Low-Carbon Hydrogen Adoption - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-implements-policies-to-accelerate-low-carbon-hydrogen-adoption/): The United States is advancing its carbon neutral strategy by focusing on low-carbon hydrogen as a critical solution for emission reductions in heavy industries and strategic sectors. - [U.S. Investors Scale Back Support for Climate and Social Reforms Amid Rising Regulatory Uncertainty - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-investors-scale-back-support-for-climate-and-social-reforms-amid-rising-regulatory-uncertainty/): U.S. investors scale back ESG support amid political pushback, shifting focus to short-term returns and regulatory uncertainty. - [U.S. Invests $635M in Zero-Emission EV and Hydrogen Infrastructure - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-invests-635m-in-zero-emission-ev-and-hydrogen-infrastructure/): U.S. government has announced a significant investment of $635 million to support the expansion of zero-emission EV-refueling infrastructure. - [U.S. Pledges USD3bn to Green Climate Fund at COP28 Summit for Developing Countries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-pledges-usd3bn-to-green-climate-fund-at-cop28-summit-for-developing-countries/): The United States, represented by Vice President Kamala Harris at the U.N. COP28 climate summit in Dubai, has pledged an additional USD3bn to the Green Climate Fund, as reported by […] - [U.S. Rejects UN Sustainable Development Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-rejects-un-sustainable-development-goals/): The U.S. has formally rejected UN SDGs, a global framework adopted in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. - [U.S. Urged to Support ESG Goals and EUDR Compliance in Global Zero-Deforestation Effort - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/u-s-urged-to-support-esg-goals-and-eudr-compliance-in-global-zero-deforestation-effort/): The Biden Administration - [UAE Rolls Out Hydrogen Strategy for Low-Carbon Future - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uae-rolls-out-hydrogen-strategy-for-low-carbon-future/): The UAE is reinforcing its position as a global leader in low-carbon hydrogen production, under the visionary leadership. - [UAE Sets New Global Benchmark with Enforceable ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uae-sets-new-global-benchmark-with-enforceable-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-law/): In a landmark climate governance move, the United Arab Emirates has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024, transforming climate ambition into enforceable regulation. - [UAE to Launch USD30bn Climate Fund at COP28 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uae-to-launch-usd30bn-climate-fund-at-cop28/): The United Arab Emirates (UAE), host of the COP28 climate summit, has set up a USD30bn climate fund for supporting global climate solutions, as reported by Reuters on November 30. […] - [UAE’s ESG Evolution: Insights from ADGM Leadership - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uaes-esg-evolution-insights-from-adgm-leadership/): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is advancing its position as a global leader in ESG regulation and sustainable finance. - [Uber to Deploy 25,000 Electric Vehicles in India to Promote Clean Transportation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uber-to-deploy-25000-electric-vehicles-in-india-to-promote-clean-transportation/): Uber Technologies [UBER:US] has announced its intention to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) for ride-sharing in India, marking the company’s first foray into clean cars in the country, as reported by […] - [Uganda Leads Africa's Carbon-Neutral Food Initiative - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uganda-leads-africas-carbon-neutral-food-initiative/): African agriculture ministers gathered in Kampala, Uganda, to draft a transformative action plan for the continent’s food production systems. - [UK Accounting Watchdog Advocates ISSB Standards for ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-accounting-watchdog-advocates-issb-standards-for-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-reporting/): The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has urged the adoption of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) reporting standards.. - [UK Advertising Regulator Prohibits Equinor from Overstating Green Claims - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-advertising-regulator-prohibits-equinor-from-overstating-green-claims/): The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Equinor [EQNR:NO], a Norwegian state-backed energy company, from exaggerating environmental claims, as reported by the Financial Times on December 22. The ASA […] - [UK and France Publish Global Biodiversity Credits Roadmap - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-and-france-publish-global-biodiversity-credits-roadmap/): The UK and France have jointly published the UK-French Global Biodiversity Credits Roadmap, as reported by ESG Today on June 23. Similar to emissions reduction credits, biodiversity credits are instruments that enable […] - [UK Announces Climate Support to Egypt, Kenyan, and Congo Basin - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-announces-climate-support-to-egypt-kenyan-and-congo-basin/): The UK will invest in clean energy projects in Egypt and Kenya as well as fund rainforest protection in the Congo basin as a step to support countries most affected […] - [UK App Developers Launches USD1bn Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-app-developers-launches-usd1bn-antitrust-lawsuit-against-apple/): Apple [APPL:US] is facing a class-action antitrust lawsuit in the UK, filed by more than 1,500 app developers, as reported by TechCrunch on July 25. The lawsuit alleges that Apple […] - [UK Asset Owners Expand ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy with Nature-Positive Investing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-asset-owners-expand-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-with-nature-positive-investing/): UK asset owners are entering a new phase of ESG-aligned investing, with a growing shift toward nature-positive strategies that support a broader carbon neutral strategy. - [UK Businesses Face Challenges Reaching ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy Goals by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-businesses-face-challenges-reaching-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-goals-by-2030/): As the UN’s “Decade of Action” reaches its midpoint, the UK grapples with meeting ambitious 2030 sustainability targets. - [UK Businesses Urged to Strengthen ESG Compliance Amid Tougher Regulations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-businesses-urged-to-strengthen-esg-compliance-amid-tougher-regulations/): The UK’s evolving regulatory environment is placing businesses under unprecedented pressure to align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and adopt robust carbon-neutral strategies. - [UK Commits £17.8B to Sizewell C for Clean Energy and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-commits-17-8b-to-sizewell-c-for-clean-energy-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The UK Government has committed £17.8 billion to Sizewell C, a landmark nuclear power project designed to strengthen energy independence, accelerate the carbon neutral strategy, and reinforce the nation’s ESG commitments. - [UK Commits Record USD2bn to Green Climate Fund at G20 Summit - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-commits-record-usd2bn-to-green-climate-fund-at-g20-summit/): Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced at the G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi that the United Kingdom will allocate USD2bn to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), marking the largest single […] - [UK Confirms Deposit Return Scheme with Cash Refunds - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-confirms-deposit-return-scheme-with-cash-refunds/): The UK Government has confirmed the launch of its Deposit Return Scheme in 2027, aiming to improve recycling rates and reduce waste annually. - [UK Could Become Future Home for Global AI Regulation, PM Sunak Says - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-could-become-future-home-for-global-ai-regulation-pm-sunak-says/): UK Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has expressed his ambition for the United Kingdom to become the global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, as reported by Reuters on June 11. […] - [UK Councils Call for Ban on Single-Use Vapes Citing Environmental and Health Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-councils-call-for-ban-on-single-use-vapes-citing-environmental-and-health-concerns/): Councils in England and Wales have made a joint appeal to the UK government to impose a ban on the sale of single-use vapes by 2024, as reported by Reuters […] - [UK CSR Impact Reaches Record High, Boosting Focus on ESG and Carbon Neutral Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-csr-impact-reaches-record-high-boosting-focus-on-esg-and-carbon-neutral-goals/): In the UK, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are experiencing unprecedented growth, with new data from Benevity Inc. showing record-high commitment levels. - [UK Eases EV Mandate to Shield Auto Industry From Trump Tariffs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-eases-ev-mandate-to-shield-auto-industry-from-trump-tariffs/): The UK government has softened its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate in response to global trade tensions-25% tariff on imported vehicles - [UK Embraces ESG Reporting with New Sustainability Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-embraces-esg-reporting-with-new-sustainability-standards/): The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has taken a significant step to advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration in financial reporting. - [UK Embraces Sector-Specific Guidance to Achieve Nature-Positive Economy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-embraces-sector-specific-guidance-to-achieve-nature-positive-economy/): British businesses, led by the Aldersgate Group and supported by Netflix, Ikea, and Nestle, urge the UK government to mandate corporate reporting on nature impacts, highlighting economic risks from nature loss. - [UK Financial Service Regulator Releases Sustainability Disclosure Requirements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-financial-service-regulator-releases-sustainability-disclosure-requirements/): The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial watchdog, has released its new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for asset managers and investment labels rules, as reported by ESG Today on […] - [UK Financial Watchdog Investigates Non-Financial Misconduct in Finance Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-financial-watchdog-investigates-non-financial-misconduct-in-finance-sector/): The UK’s top financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has announced the decision to step up the scrutiny of non-financial misconduct across the country’s finance sector, as reported by […] - [UK Financial Watchdog Warns Over Greenwashing in Sustainability-Linked Loans - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-financial-watchdog-warns-over-greenwashing-in-sustainability-linked-loans/): The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has sent a letter to sustainability heads at banks, raising regulatory concerns over sustainability-linked loans (SLLs), as reported by the Financial Times on June 30. […] - [UK Firms Prioritise Domestic Carbon Credits Amid Net-Zero Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-firms-prioritise-domestic-carbon-credits-amid-net-zero-push/): A new report by Octopus Investments reveals that 76% of UK businesses prefer purchasing carbon credits from domestic projects. - [UK Government Pledges GBP20bn in Funding for Two Carbon Capture Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-government-pledges-gbp20bn-in-funding-for-two-carbon-capture-projects/): The UK government has made a substantial commitment, pledging up to GBP20bn (USD25.6bn), to support the deployment of two carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects in the regions of […] - [UK Government Releases Green Agreements Guidance to Encourage Environmental Sustainability - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-government-releases-green-agreements-guidance-to-encourage-environmental-sustainability/): The UK government has unveiled the Green Agreements Guidance, issued by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), aimed at clarifying how competition laws apply to environmental sustainability agreements among businesses […] - [UK Government to Slash Green Emissions Red Tape, Unlocking Billions in Green Finance Potential - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-government-to-slash-green-emissions-red-tape-unlocking-billions-in-green-finance-potential/): The British government is poised to make a significant push to reduce regulatory barriers for businesses aiming to cut their emissions. This crucial initiative will be championed by Finance Minister […] - [UK Implements ESG Regulations for Asset Managers in 2025 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-implements-esg-regulations-for-asset-managers-in-2025/): In 2025, the UK introduces significant updates to ESG regulatory framework, committing to becoming a global leader in sustainable finance. - [UK Invests £200M in Acorn Carbon Capture to Accelerate ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-invests-200m-in-acorn-carbon-capture-to-accelerate-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The UK government has committed £200 million to the Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in Scotland. - [UK Invests £63 Million in EV Charging Infrastructure to Boost Electric Vehicle Adoption - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-invests-63-million-in-ev-charging-infrastructure-to-boost-electric-vehicle-adoption/): The UK government announces a £63 million investment to expand EV charging infrastructure, cutting costs and boosting access for homes, businesses, and the NHS. - [UK Invests £7.2M in Global Nature-Positive Economies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-invests-7-2m-in-global-nature-positive-economies/): The UK Government has committed £7.2 million to help developing countries transition to nature-positive economies. - [UK Issues First Round of Licenses for Offshore Carbon Storage - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-issues-first-round-of-licenses-for-offshore-carbon-storage/): The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), which oversees the exploration and development of the UK’s oil and gas resources, has granted 20 licenses to 12 companies for developing offshore carbon […] - [UK, Kenya & Singapore Launch Global Coalition to Boost ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy with High-Integrity Carbon Markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-kenya-singapore-launch-global-coalition-to-boost-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-with-high-integrity-carbon-markets/): At London Climate Action Week, the UK, Kenya, and Singapore launched a groundbreaking international coalition to strengthen voluntary carbon markets and support global ESG and carbon neutral strategy goals. - [UK Launches Integrity Principles to Strengthen Carbon and Nature Credit Markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-launches-integrity-principles-to-strengthen-carbon-and-nature-credit-markets/): The UK government has unveiled a set of proposed “integrity principles” to regulate voluntary carbon and nature credit markets, aiming to enhance transparency, strengthen ESG credibility, and support the country’s carbon neutral strategy. - [UK Launches World-First Nature Finance Standard to Guide Green Investment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-launches-world-first-nature-finance-standard-to-guide-green-investment/): The UK has introduced the world’s first government-backed Nature Finance Standard, aimed at increasing integrity, transparency. - [UK Leads Private Market Climate Disclosures with ESG Focus - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-leads-private-market-climate-disclosures-with-esg-focus/): The UK is setting the pace in private market climate disclosures, driven by an increasing regulatory push and a strong commitment to ESG. - [UK Local Authorities Map £67 Billion in Climate Projects to Advance ESG Commitments and Net-Zero Ambitions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-local-authorities-map-67-billion-in-climate-projects-to-advance-esg-commitments-and-net-zero-ambitions/): A new report from CDP reveals that UK local authorities have identified £67 billion in climate infrastructure projects, signaling growing momentum toward achieving national ESG goals and a long-term carbon neutral strategy. - [UK Mulls Rolling out Carbon Border Tax in 2026 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-mulls-rolling-out-carbon-border-tax-in-2026/): UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is considering implementing tariffs on imported carbon-intensive goods from countries with less stringent environmental rules starting in 2026, as reported by the Financial Times on November 13. […] - [UK, Netherlands to Build World’s Largest Cross-Border Power Line - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-netherlands-to-build-worlds-largest-cross-border-power-line/): The UK and the Netherlands plan to construct the world’s largest cross-border power line connecting the two countries to offshore wind farms in the North Sea, as reported by Reuters on April 24. This project is intended to […] - [UK Pension Funds Channel £300M Into Green Energy and ESG-Aligned Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-pension-funds-channel-300m-into-green-energy-and-esg-aligned-investments/): Two of the UK’s largest pension investment pools have announced nearly £330 million in new allocations targeting renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and healthcare innovation - [UK Pension Funds May Vote Against Shell, BP Directors for Lagged Emission-Reduction Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-pension-funds-may-vote-against-shell-bp-directors-for-lagged-emission-reduction-goals/): Two of the UK’s largest pension funds threatened to vote against the renewal of some directors at Shell Plc [SHEL:US] and BP Plc [BP:LN] at their annual meetings if the two oil […] - [UK Power Networks Sets Net-Zero Targets with SBTi Validation - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-power-networks-sets-net-zero-targets-with-sbti-validation/): UK Power Networks, the largest electricity distribution network operator in the UK, has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2040, with its targets validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). - [UK Proposes Regulation for ESG Ratings Providers to Enhance Transparency and Trust - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-proposes-regulation-for-esg-ratings-providers-to-enhance-transparency-and-trust/): The UK government has unveiled draft legislation to regulate ESG ratings providers, aiming to bolster transparency and trust in ESG ratings amid their growing significance in investment decisions. - [UK Pulls Back from Green Taxonomy Plans Due to Lack of Support - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-pulls-back-from-green-taxonomy-plans-due-to-lack-of-support/): UK drops green taxonomy plans after public pushback, shifting toward a market-led approach to sustainable finance and climate investment goals. - [UK Regulators Drop Mandatory DEI Rules Amid Industry Concerns - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-regulators-drop-mandatory-dei-rules-amid-industry-concerns/): Britain’s financial regulators have scrapped plans for mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rules in the financial sector. - [UK Set to Publish Review on Net-Zero Targets in Early 2023 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-set-to-publish-review-on-net-zero-targets-in-early-2023/): The UK is set to publish a review on its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 in early 2023, as reported by Bloomberg on January 2. The review […] - [UK Sets Out Legally Binding Environmental Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-sets-out-legally-binding-environmental-targets/): The United Kingdom Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced a series of new legally binding environmental targets to protect the ecosystem, protect air quality, clean up rivers, and reduce […] - [UK Study Urges Unified Carbon Accounting to Boost Net Zero Efforts - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-study-urges-unified-carbon-accounting-to-boost-net-zero-efforts/): A new UK study highlights the need for a unified carbon accounting system, as the current proliferation of methodologies is hindering global efforts to achieve Net Zero. - [UK to Ban Single-Use Plastic Cutlery and Plates from October - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-ban-single-use-plastic-cutlery-and-plates-from-october/): The UK will ban a wide range of single-use plastic cutlery and plates starting in October to reduce plastic pollution and protect the marine environment, as reported by Bloomberg on […] - [UK to Enforce Tougher Emission Reduction Rules on the Oil and Gas Industry - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-enforce-tougher-emission-reduction-rules-on-the-oil-and-gas-industry/): The UK’s North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), the country’s oil and gas regulator, is crafting stricter guidelines for producers to abate their emissions, as reported by Bloomberg on March 27. […] - [UK to Enhance Supervision of ESG Reporting in Company Audits - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-enhance-supervision-of-esg-reporting-in-company-audits/): UK’s accounting regulator, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), will monitor whether auditors are making spot checks on their compliance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements in company audits, […] - [UK to Finalize Plans for Small Modular Reactor Development - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-finalize-plans-for-small-modular-reactor-development/): The UK government will establish an organization called Great British Nuclear (GBN) to build small modular reactors (SMR) and phase out traditional gas and oil power stations, as reported by […] - [UK to Implement New Rules Regulating Sustainability Claims in May - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-implement-new-rules-regulating-sustainability-claims-in-may/): The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that its new rule aimed at combating greenwashing, the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR), will take effect on May 31 despite strong pushback […] - [UK to Introduce Mandatory Regulation for ESG Rating Providers in 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-introduce-mandatory-regulation-for-esg-rating-providers-in-2024/): The UK is taking significant steps towards enhancing transparency and accountability in the ESG space by proposing a new law to regulate ESG rating providers. - [UK to Introduce New Law to Limit Power of Big Tech Companies and Protect Consumers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-introduce-new-law-to-limit-power-of-big-tech-companies-and-protect-consumers-2/): Britain announced its plan to introduce a new law that will limit the power of major tech companies like Google [GOOG:US], Facebook [FB:US], and Amazon [AMZN:US] to suppress competition in […] - [Germany Makes Progress Towards Green Hydrogen Goals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-introduce-new-law-to-limit-power-of-big-tech-companies-and-protect-consumers/): E.ON [EOAN:GR], one of Germany’s major utilities, announced on Friday that Germany is making progress towards achieving its green hydrogen market goals by the end of the decade, as reported by […] - [UK to Invest GBP960m in Power Network Reform and Green Industries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-invest-gbp960m-in-power-network-reform-and-green-industries/): The UK government has committed GBP960m in investments in green industries and power network reform, as reported by ESG Today on November 23. The investment will be provided through the […] - [UK to Revamp Emissions Trading Scheme in Net Zero Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-revamp-emissions-trading-scheme-in-net-zero-push/): The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority has announced reforms to tighten emission limits on industrial, power, and aviation sectors from 2024, as reported by Reuters on July 3. The […] - [UK to Scrutinize Greenwashing on Food, Drink, and Toiletry Labels - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-scrutinize-greenwashing-on-food-drink-and-toiletry-labels/): UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will investigate the green claims made by companies marketing food and drink, cleaning products, toiletries, and personal care items, as reported by ESG Today […] - [UK to Spend GBP1.8bn on Increasing Energy Efficiency and Reduce Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-spend-gbp1-8bn-on-increasing-energy-efficiency-and-reduce-emissions/): The British government has announced GBP1.8bn (USD2.2bn) in financial allocation for increasing energy efficiency and cutting emissions in homes and public buildings throughout England, as reported by Reuters on March […] - [UK to Spend GBP58bn on Building Powerlines Connecting New Offshore Wind Farms After 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-to-spend-gbp58bn-on-building-powerlines-connecting-new-offshore-wind-farms-after-2030/): The UK plans to build powerlines after 2030 stretchingfrom northeast Scotland to northwest England for the transportation of electricity from new offshore wind farms, as reported by Bloomberg on March […] - [UK Unveils 2035 Strategy to Lead in Green Economy and High-Tech Sectors - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-unveils-2035-strategy-to-lead-in-green-economy-and-high-tech-sectors/): The UK government has unveiled its "Invest 2035" industrial strategy, a 10-year roadmap to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and enhance global competitiveness, currently open for public consultation. - [UK Unveils £700 Million Clean Energy Manufacturing Boost in New Industrial Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-unveils-700-million-clean-energy-manufacturing-boost-in-new-industrial-strategy/): The UK government has launched a transformative 10-year industrial strategy, placing ESG and carbon neutral strategy at the center of its economic vision. - [UK Unveils Draft ESG Reporting Standards Aligned with IFRS to Support Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-unveils-draft-esg-reporting-standards-aligned-with-ifrs-to-support-carbon-neutral-strategy/): The UK government has released draft Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), closely aligned with IFRS S1 and S2. - [UK Updates Guidelines for Environment-Related Advertising to Combat Greenwashing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uk-updates-guidelines-for-environment-related-advertising-to-combat-greenwashing/): The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has updated its guidelines on environment-related advertising rules in an effort to combat greenwashing, as reported by ESG Today on June 26. The updated […] - [UK’s Annual Renewable Auction Fails to Attract Any Offshore Wind Bids - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uks-annual-renewable-auction-fails-to-attract-any-offshore-wind-bids/): The UK’s latest annual renewable energy auction failed to attract any bids for offshore wind, because developers deemed the offered prices insufficient to cover their rising costs, as reported by […] - [UK’s Nuclear Fuel Fund Opens for Application - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uks-nuclear-fuel-fund-opens-for-application/): The UK government is currently accepting applications for its GBP75m (USD90.5m) new Nuclear Fuel Fund, as reported by Reuters on January 2. The Nuclear Fuel Fund is intended to increase […] - [UK’s Top Enterprises Required to Achieve Broader Ethnic Diversity Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uks-top-enterprises-required-to-achieve-broader-ethnic-diversity-targets/): Parker Review Committee, an independent review organization set up by the UK government in 2015 to improve the ethnic and cultural diversity of UK boards, has proposed new ethnic diversity […] - [UK's Updated Timeline for Corporate Sustainability Reporting Standards - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/uks-updated-timeline-for-corporate-sustainability-reporting-standards/): In a significant step towards enhancing corporate transparency and accountability, the United Kingdom has updated its timeline for the implementation of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Standards (CSRS). - [UN Appeals for USD46bn to Address Global Humanitarian Crises in 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/un-appeals-for-usd46bn-to-address-global-humanitarian-crises-in-2024/): The United Nations has called for a USD46bn funding appeal for 2024 to address humanitarian crises globally, including in regions like the occupied Palestinian territories, Sudan, and Ukraine, as reported […] - [UN General Assembly Adopts First Global Resolution on Artificial Intelligence - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/un-general-assembly-adopts-first-global-resolution-on-artificial-intelligence/): The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence (AI) to encourage countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI […] - [UN Global Compact Unveils CMO Blueprint for ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy at Cannes Lions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/un-global-compact-unveils-cmo-blueprint-for-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy-at-cannes-lions/): At the 2025 Cannes Lions Festival, the UN Global Compact officially launched its CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth, positioning marketing leaders at the forefront of driving ESG integration and advancing carbon neutral strategies across global industries. - [UN Nature Meetings Finalizes $200B Plan for Biodiversity by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/un-nature-meetings-finalizes-200b-plan-for-biodiversity-by-2030/): Global governments have finalized a landmark agreement to mobilize $200 billion annually by 2030 to support biodiversity conservation. - [UN Unveils Cali Fund for Private Biodiversity Contributions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/un-unveils-cali-fund-for-private-biodiversity-contributions/): The United Nations has officially launched the Cali Fund to boost global biodiversity financing, ensuring private sector contributions. - [UN Urges EU to Preserve ESG and Human Rights Standards in CSDDD Revisions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/un-urges-eu-to-preserve-esg-and-human-rights-standards-in-csddd-revisions/): The United Nations is calling on the European Union to protect the integrity of its CSDDD amid ongoing efforts to revise EU sustainability regulations. - [UNAB Commits to Becoming Carbon-Neutral by 2038 in Ambitious ESG Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/unab-commits-to-becoming-carbon-neutral-by-2038-in-ambitious-esg-strategy/): The Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB) has announced a groundbreaking commitment to becoming a carbon-neutral institution by 2038. - [Understanding Carbon Footprint vs. Carbon Emissions: ESG Guide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-carbon-footprint-vs-carbon-emissions-esg-guide/): Understand differences between carbon footprint and carbon emissions. Discover ESG trends, regulations, strategies for climate action. - [Understanding ESG Frameworks and Reporting - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-esg-frameworks-and-reporting/): In this article, we will delve into various ESG frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), among others. - [Understanding Greenwashing, Greenhushing, and Greenwishing: Key Differences - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-greenwashing-greenhushing-and-greenwishing-key-differences/): In this blog, we will explore three key terms that have gained prominence in the context of sustainability—greenwashing, greenhushing, and greenwishing. - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-gri-the-global-reporting-initiative-as-an-esg-standard/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-gri-the-global-reporting-initiative-as-an-esg-standard/): - [Understanding India’s ESG Landscape: Traditional Values and Modern Practices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-indias-esg-landscape-traditional-values-and-modern-practices/): India, with its rich cultural tapestry and diverse history, stands at an interesting crossroad when it comes to the concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. In many ways, […] - [Understanding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) In ESG - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-key-performance-indicators-kpis-in-esg/): ESG Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) refer specifically to metrics used to assess an organization - [Understanding NFRD and Its Impact on ESG Reporting in the EU - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-nfrd-and-its-impact-on-esg-reporting-in-the-eu/): This article will delve into the NFRD, providing an overview of its key components and explaining how it has influenced corporate reporting practices. Additionally, we will explore the forthcoming CSRD, comparing it to the NFRD to highlight the significant changes and implications for businesses. - [Understanding Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-partnership-for-carbon-accounting-financials-pcaf/): This article will explore what PCAF is, its core framework, and the benefits and challenges associated with its implementation. It will also provide insights into the future of carbon accounting in the financial sector, highlighting the increasing importance of such initiatives in driving sustainability. - [Understanding TCFD: A Comprehensive Guide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-tcfd-a-comprehensive-guide/): The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) develops consistent climate-related financial risk disclosures for companies, banks, and investors to inform stakeholders. Its significance is highlighted by the need for transparency regarding how organizations are affected by climate change and their risk management strategies. - [Understanding the Difference Between GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-the-difference-between-ghg-protocol-and-iso-14064/): This pursuit has led to the adaptation of comprehensive standards such as the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064. Both frameworks play critical roles in the global effort to quantify, manage, and reduce carbon footprints, aligning closely with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. - [Understanding the Differences and Interconnections Between CSRD, SFDR, and EU Taxonomy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-the-differences-and-interconnections-between-csrd-sfdr-and-eu-taxonomy/): Understanding the specific goals and scope of each framework will help businesses comply with the requirements correctly and take advantage of the benefits they offer since they are to some extent interconnected. - [Understanding the Financial Implications of ESG Compliance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-the-financial-implications-of-esg-compliance-2/): In today’s business landscape, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles are more than just ethical imperatives; they’re closely intertwined with financial performance. For financial analysts, investors, and corporate leaders, understanding […] - [Understanding the Financial Implications of ESG Compliance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-the-financial-implications-of-esg-compliance/): In today’s business landscape, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles are more than just ethical imperatives; they’re closely intertwined with financial performance. For financial analysts, investors, and corporate leaders, understanding […] - [Understanding the GHG Protocol: A Complete Overview - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-the-ghg-protocol-a-complete-overview/): The GHG Protocol offers a standardized framework for measuring and reporting emissions, providing the foundation for sustainable climate policies and strategies. - [Understanding The SASB: Sustainability Accounting Standards Board - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-the-sasb-sustainability-accounting-standards-board/): The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) is a non-profit organization established to develop and disseminate sustainability accounting standards. - [Understanding the Winds of ESG Change in Global Business - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-the-winds-of-esg-change-in-global-business/): In the vast expanse of the business world, a transformative breeze is reshaping corporate landscapes: the wind of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) change. From colossal conglomerates to budding startups, […] - [Understanding Third-Party Risk in ESG Context: A Comprehensive Guide - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/understanding-third-party-risk-in-esg-context-a-comprehensive-guide/): Third-party risk management (TPRM) involves identifying, assessing, and controlling risks linked to outsourcing to vendors, suppliers, contractors, or partners. These risks can affect operational performance, financial stability, regulatory compliance, and reputation. - [UNDP Launches Global Sustainable Finance Project Office in Dublin with €7.5M from Irish Government - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/undp-launches-global-sustainable-finance-project-office-in-dublin-with-e7-5m-from-irish-government/): Ireland and the United Nations Development Programme have launched a new global Project Office for Sustainable Finance in Dublin, supported by a €7.5 million investment from the Irish Government over three years (2025–2027). - [UNDP Partners with GRI and Other Global Leaders to Establish Sustainability Disclosure and Management Hubs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/undp-partners-with-gri-and-other-global-leaders-to-establish-sustainability-disclosure-and-management-hubs/): The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has teamed up with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), GSG Impact, IFRS Foundation, and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to launch Sustainability Disclosure and Management Hubs (SDMHs) in 14 developing and emerging economies. - [Unilever to Scale Back Sustainability Commitments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/unilever-to-scale-back-sustainability-commitments/): Global consumer brands company Unilever [UL:US] plans to water down a series of its environmental and social pledges amid pressure from shareholders to cut costs, as reported by the Guardian […] - [United Airlines and LanzaTech Partner to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/united-airlines-and-lanzatech-partner-to-develop-sustainable-aviation-fuel/): United Airlines has announced a joint venture with LanzaTech, a sustainable fuel producer, to develop a low-carbon aviation fuel using ethanol, as reported by Reuters on January 31. The two […] - [United Airlines Raises $200 Million for SAF-Focused Investment Fund - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/united-airlines-raises-200-million-for-saf-focused-investment-fund/): United Airlines [UAL:US] has successfully raised nearly USD200m for its United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund, which focuses on investments in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as reported by ESG Today […] - [United States Withdraws from U.N. Climate Damage Fund - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/united-states-withdraws-from-u-n-climate-damage-fund/): The United States has officially withdrawn from the United Nations - [Unlocking the Benefits of ESG Integration in Portfolio Management - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/unlocking-the-benefits-of-esg-integration-in-portfolio-management/): Introduction Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have evolved from being a niche concern to a central aspect of modern investment strategies. Portfolio managers are increasingly acknowledging the value of […] - [Unveiling CDP: Driving Environmental Transparency & Action - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/unveiling-cdp-driving-environmental-transparency-action/): The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) stands at the forefront of facilitating global environmental transparency. Established in 2000, CDP has pioneered a system that allows companies and local governments to measure, disclose, manage, and share vital environmental information. - [Unveiling the Complexity of GHG Protocol’s Scope 3 Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/unveiling-the-complexity-of-ghg-protocols-scope-3-emissions/): The concept of "Scope 3 Emissions" has emerged as a crucial yet complex metric that corporations and organizations are grappling to understand and mitigate. - [US Allocates USD6bn for 33 Industrial Emissions Reduction Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-allocates-usd6bn-for-33-industrial-emissions-reduction-projects/): The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced USD6bn in federal funding to subsidize 33 industrial projects in 20 states to help reduce their carbon emissions, as reported by Reuters […] - [US and Mexico Reach Agreement to Address Labor Complaint at VU Manufacturing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-and-mexico-reach-agreement-to-address-labor-complaint-at-vu-manufacturing/): The US and Mexico have reached an agreement to address a US labor complaint at VU Manufacturing, an auto parts plant in northern Mexico, as reported by Reuters on March […] - [US Announces USD104m for Energy-Conservation Initiatives at Federal Facilities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-announces-usd104m-for-energy-conservation-initiatives-at-federal-facilities/): The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a USD104m investment in energy conservation and clean energy projects at 31 federal facilities, as reported by ESG Today on January 22. […] - [US Awards USD1.2bn to Two Carbon Removal Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-awards-usd1-2bn-to-two-carbon-removal-projects/): The US Department of Energy (DOE) is allocating a total of USD1.2bn in funding for two carbon removal projects that employ direct air capture (DAC) technologies, as reported by Reuters on […] - [US Awards USD890m to Carbon Capture Projects at Coal and Gas Power Plants - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-awards-usd890m-to-carbon-capture-projects-at-coal-and-gas-power-plants/): The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced USD890m in federal funding for projects that demonstrate the viability of carbon capture technologies, as reported by Reuters on December 15. The […] - [US, Brazil and India Collaborate on Biofuels - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-brazil-and-india-collaborate-on-biofuels/): The US and Brazil have joined forces with India to increase demand for biofuels as a means of reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating the impact of climate change, […] - [US Businesses Push Back Against EU ESG Regulations - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-businesses-push-back-against-eu-esg-regulations/): US businesses are voicing concerns over the European Union’s ESG regulations, arguing stringent rules are becoming a major barrier to trade. - [US Court Orders American Airlines, JetBlue Airways to Terminate Alliance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-court-orders-american-airlines-jetblue-airways-to-terminate-alliance/): A federal judge in Boston has issued a ruling stating that American Airlines [AAL:US] and JetBlue Airways [JBLU:US] must terminate their partnership in the northeast United States within 30 days, as the […] - [US DOE Grants USD189m Loan to Build Methane Leak Monitoring Network - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-doe-grants-usd189m-loan-to-build-methane-leak-monitoring-network/): The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has approved a USD189m loan to support the establishment of a methane monitoring network in major oil-producing basins, as reported […] - [US DOE to Finalize Stricter Fuel Economy Rating Rules for EVs - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-doe-to-finalize-stricter-fuel-economy-rating-rules-for-evs/): The US Department of Energy (DOE) is set to announce final rules that will strengthen the rating standards onelectric vehicles’ (EVs) petroleum-equivalent fuel economy (PEF), which measures how many kilometers […] - [US Energy Department Grants USD304m to Four Carbon Capture Pilot Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-energy-department-grants-usd304m-to-four-carbon-capture-pilot-projects/): The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has announced up to USD304m in funding for four projects trialing carbon capture technologies, according to the DOE’s […] - [US Energy Department to Lend USD362m to California Startup CelLink for Manufacturing Facility - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-energy-department-to-lend-usd362m-to-california-startup-cellink-for-manufacturing-facility/): The Energy Department of the United States has announced that it plans to lend USD362m to CelLink, a California-based startup, to support the construction of a manufacturing facility in Georgetown, […] - [US Engine Maker Cummins Fined USD1.68bn for Cheating Emission Tests - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-engine-maker-cummins-fined-usd1-68bn-for-cheating-emission-tests/): US Engine manufacturer Cummins [CMI:US] has agreed in principle to pay a USD1.675bn penalty for violating the Clean Air Act, as reported by Reuters on December 22. According to the […] - [US EPA Announces USD20bn in Funding for Clean Tech Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-epa-announces-usd20bn-in-funding-for-clean-tech-projects/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced two competitive grant programs with a combined funding of USD20 billion to support clean energy projects, particularly in low-income communities, as reported by […] - [US EPA Offers Disadvantaged Communities USD2bn in Environmental Justice Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-epa-offers-disadvantaged-communities-usd2bn-in-environmental-justice-push/): The Biden administration has announced a USD2bn funding package to help clean up pollution and deploy clean energy in disadvantaged communities, as reported by Reuters on November 22. The package, […] - [US EPA Partners with Pemex to Reduce Methane Emissions - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-epa-partners-with-pemex-to-reduce-methane-emissions/): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a partnership with Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), a Mexican state-owned oil and gas company, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane, as reported by […] - [US EPA Proposes National Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Chemicals - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-epa-proposes-national-drinking-water-standard-for-pfas-chemicals/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step in its strategy to combat polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” by proposing a national drinking water standard […] - [US EPA Set New Rules to Reduce Cancer-Causing Pollutant Emissions from Chemical Plants - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-epa-set-new-rules-to-reduce-cancer-causing-pollutant-emissions-from-chemical-plants/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a new rule targeting cancer-causing toxic air pollutants from chemical plants, as reported by Reuters on April 9. The new rule will […] - [US EPA Temporarily Expands E15 Sales - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-epa-temporarily-expands-e15-sales/): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to temporarily extend sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blends this summer, aiming to mitigate potential supply disruptions amidst ongoing conflicts in Ukraine […] - [US EPA Tightens Soot Pollution Standards for First Time in Decade - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-epa-tightens-soot-pollution-standards-for-first-time-in-decade/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is tightening standards for soot pollution for the first time in over a decade, as reported by Reuters on January […] - [US EPA to Introduce Strict Emission Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-epa-to-introduce-strict-emission-standards-for-light-duty-vehicles/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to release its most stringent new emission standards for cars and light trucks on April 12, as reported by CNN on April 8. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the rules are intended to ensure that electric vehicles (EVs) make up 54% to […] - [US Finalizes Rules to Curb Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-finalizes-rules-to-curb-methane-emissions-from-oil-and-gas-sector/): The Biden administration has released final rules targeting methane emissions from the US oil and gas industry, as reported by Reuters on December 2. The new regulations will ban routine […] - [US Forest Service Considers Carbon Capture and Sequestration on National Lands - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-forest-service-considers-carbon-capture-and-sequestration-on-national-lands/): The US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has introduced a proposed regulation which could allow the agency to evaluate proposals for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects on national forests […] - [US Freezes $5B Equinor Offshore Wind Project Amid Clean Energy Backlashes - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-freezes-5b-equinor-offshore-wind-project-amid-clean-energy-backlashes/): The U.S. federal government - [US Freezes Approval of Licenses to Export Natural Gas - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-freezes-approval-of-licenses-to-export-natural-gas/): The Biden administration has halted the approval of new licenses to export US liquefied natural gas (LNG), as reported by Reuters on January 26. During the pause, the Department of […] - [US FTC Probes into OpenAI over False Statements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-ftc-probes-into-openai-over-false-statements/): The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is conducting an investigation into OpenAI, the owner of generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, for potential violations of consumer protection laws, as reported by Reuters on […] - [US FTC Sues Microsoft to Prevent USD69bn Acquisition of Activision Blizzard - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-ftc-sues-microsoft-to-prevent-usd69bn-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard/): The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which commits to preventing Americans from fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices, seeks to block technology giant Microsoft’s [MSFT:US] USD69bn bid for leading video […] - [US House Judiciary Opens Antitrust Investigations over BlackRock, State Street's ESG Efforts - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-house-judiciary-opens-antitrust-investigations-over-blackrock-state-streets-esg-efforts/): The US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed BlackRock [BLK:US] and State Street [STT:US], requesting documents and communications related to the panel’s probe into their potential antitrust violations in […] - [US Implements New Rule to Make Polluters Pay for Clean-Up of Two PFAS - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-implements-new-rule-to-make-polluters-pay-for-clean-up-of-two-pfas/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated two widely used PFAS chemicals, the PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous substances under the country’s Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act […] - [US Invests USD2bn to Procure Lower-Carbon Materials for Federal Buildings - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-invests-usd2bn-to-procure-lower-carbon-materials-for-federal-buildings/): The US General Services Administration (GSA) has announced a USD2bn investment in over 150 federal building projects, focusing on the procurement of materials with minimized carbon emissions, as reported by Reuters on […] - [US Invests USD425m in Clean Energy and Decarbonization Projects in Former Coal Communities - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-invests-usd425m-in-clean-energy-and-decarbonization-projects-in-former-coal-communities/): The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced USD425m in additional funding for the Advanced Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program to help former coal communities adapt to the clean energy […] - [US Issues Strongest-Ever Tailpipe Emissions Rules for Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-issues-strongest-ever-tailpipe-emissions-rules-for-heavy-duty-vehicles/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its strongest-ever tailpipe emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, such as freight trucks and buses, as reported by Reuters on March 29. The […] - [US Justice Department Accuses Apple of Monopolization in Smartphone Markets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-justice-department-accuses-apple-of-monopolization-in-smartphone-markets/): The US Department of Justice (DOJ), along with 16 state and district attorneys general, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple [APPL:US] over itsmonopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets, […] - [US Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit against JetBlue’s Acquisition of Spirit - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-justice-department-files-antitrust-lawsuit-against-jetblues-acquisition-of-spirit/): The US Justice Department filed a civil antitrust to stop JetBlue Airways Corporation’s [JBLU:US] proposed USD3.8bn acquisition of its largest and fastest-growing ultra-low-cost rival, Spirit Airlines [SAVE:US], due to concerns […] - [US Offers USD500m in Financing Support for Green Exports to Vietnam - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-offers-usd500m-in-financing-support-for-green-exports-to-vietnam/): The Export-Import Bank of the US (EXIM) and Vietnam Development Bank (VDB) have signed a USD500m memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the financing for US green exports to Vietnam, […] - [US President Biden Vetoes Bill Limiting ESG Factors in Investments - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-president-biden-vetoes-bill-limiting-esg-factors-in-investments/): On March 20, US President Joe Biden vetoed a Republican proposal aimed at preventing pension fund managers from taking into account environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors when making […] - [US Proposes Methane Emission Fees for Large Oil and Gas Producers - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-proposes-methane-emission-fees-for-large-oil-and-gas-producers/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule to levy a fee on methane emissions from big oil and gas producers, as reported by Reuters on January […] - [US Proposes Stricter Fuel Economy Standards for New Vehicles - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-proposes-stricter-fuel-economy-standards-for-new-vehicles/): The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed stricter fuel economy standards for new vehicles manufactured between 2027 and 2032, as reported by AP News on July 29. The […] - [US Proposes Tax Credit Rules for Hydrogen Production - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-proposes-tax-credit-rules-for-hydrogen-production/): The US Department of Treasury has unveiled a proposal to offer billions of dollars in tax credits to hydrogen manufacturers, as reported by Reuters on December 22. The credits will […] - [US Regulator Gives Approval for First Green Stock Exchange - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-regulator-gives-approval-for-first-green-stock-exchange/): In a landmark development for sustainable finance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the Green Impact Exchange (GIX). - [US Regulator Introduces Guidance to Regulate Voluntary Carbon Credit Market - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-regulator-introduces-guidance-to-regulate-voluntary-carbon-credit-market/): The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed the first federal guidelines for voluntary carbon credit derivatives, as reported by Reuters on December 5. The guidance outlines how the […] - [US Regulators Propose Plans to Manage Climate-related Financial Risks - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-regulators-propose-plans-to-manage-climate-related-financial-risks/): The US Federal Reserve Board is inviting public comment on a proposed framework for large banking organizations to manage climate-related financial risks, as reported by Reuters on December 2. The […] - [US SEC Adopts Rules to Mandate Climate-Related Information Disclosure for Listed Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-sec-adopts-rules-to-mandate-climate-related-information-disclosure-for-listed-companies/): The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voted to pass new rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings, as reported by the […] - [US SEC Demands Further Risk Disclosures from Pre-IPO Chinese Firms - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-sec-demands-further-risk-disclosures-from-pre-ipo-chinese-firms/): The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now requires further disclosures from Chinese companies about their legal structure and regulatory risks before listing in the US, as reported by Reuters […] - [US SEC to Drop Some Emissions Disclosure Rules from Draft Climate Rules - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-sec-to-drop-some-emissions-disclosure-rules-from-draft-climate-rules/): The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to pull back on some radical greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosure requirements for listed companies in its upcoming climate-risk disclosure rule, […] - [US Sets Out Energy Efficiency Standards for Gas and Electric Stoves - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-sets-out-energy-efficiency-standards-for-gas-and-electric-stoves/): The US Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized the energy efficiency standards for residential cooking products to reduce household energy costs and improve appliance reliability and performance, as reported by the […] - [US Spends USD169m to Boost Electric Heat Bump Manufacturing - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-spends-usd169m-to-boost-electric-heat-bump-manufacturing/): The US Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated USD169m for nine projects to accelerate electric heat pump manufacturing at 15 sites across the country, in a move to promote clean […] - [US State Department Reveals USD6bn in Global Funding Commitments for Ocean Protection and Climate Change - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-state-department-reveals-usd6bn-in-global-funding-commitments-for-ocean-protection-and-climate-change/): The US State Department has revealed details of USD6bn in funding commitments to protect oceans and fight climate change globally, as reported by Reuters on March 3. This was announced […] - [US to Introduce Stricter Standards on Carbon Offsets to Strengthen Market Integrity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-to-introduce-stricter-standards-on-carbon-offsets-to-strengthen-market-integrity/): The US is set to announce tougher standards on the use and accounting of carbon offsets to reinforce the integrity of the nascent US carbon credit market, as reported by […] - [US to Offer Automakers USD12bn in Funding for EV Transition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-to-offer-automakers-usd12bn-in-funding-for-ev-transition/): The US government has announced a significant financial commitment to support the automotive industry’s transition to electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturing. As reported by Reuters on August 31, the government […] - [US to Ramp up Lithium Imports from Chile in EV Push - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-to-ramp-up-lithium-imports-from-chile-in-ev-push/): The US is set to scale up mineral imports from Chile, a major supplier of lithium used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, as reported by Reuters on March 2. US Treasury […] - [US to Spend USD1.55bn to Cut Methane Emissions from Oil, Gas Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-to-spend-usd1-55bn-to-cut-methane-emissions-from-oil-gas-sector/): The US government is set to allocate up to USD1.55bn in funding to monitor and reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, as reported by Reuters on July 24. […] - [US to Support Solar Energy Development on Public Lands  - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-to-support-solar-energy-development-on-public-lands/): The Biden-Harris Administration announced new initiatives to accelerate solar energy development on public lands in the western United States, as reported by Reuters on December 6. Secretary of the Interior […] - [US to Tighten Rules on Methane Emissions from Flaring - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-to-tighten-rules-on-methane-emissions-from-flaring/): The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a new rule that mandates regular inspections at all oil drilling sites to monitor their methane emissions, including those that emit less than […] - [US Treasury Releases Voluntary Principles for Net-Zero Financing and Investment - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-treasury-releases-voluntary-principles-for-net-zero-financing-and-investment/): The US Treasury has unveiled the Principles for Net-Zero Financing & Investment, a set of voluntary guidelines designed to outline best practices for private sector financial institutions that are committed to […] - [US Treasury to Provide USD4bn Tax Credits for Advanced Energy Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/us-treasury-to-provide-usd4bn-tax-credits-for-advanced-energy-projects/): The US Department of the Treasury announced it will open applications on May 31 for USD4bn worth of new tax credits for advanced energy manufacturing and decarbonization projects, as reported […] - [USDA Ends Climate-Smart Program, Launches Farmer-First Alternative - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/usda-ends-climate-smart-program-launches-farmer-first-alternative/): The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially terminated its Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) initiative, launching a new farmer-centric program titled Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP). - [Utilizing AI in CSRD Compliance to Simplify Processes - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/utilizing-ai-in-csrd-compliance-to-simplify-processes/): Artificial Intelligence (AI) is proving to be a game-changer for businesses navigating CSRD compliance. It enhances efficiency, accuracy, and... - [Vaccine Quality Control: From RabV Scandal to New Vaccine Law - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vaccine-quality-control-from-changsheng-bio-technology-to-vaccine-administration-law/): Changsheng Bio-Technology fabricates vaccine data Changsheng Bio-Technology, based in Changchun, Jilin Province, used to be one of the largest vaccine-makers in China. By the end of 2017, the firm had […] - [VanEck to List Australia’s First Carbon Credit ETF - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vaneck-to-list-australias-first-carbon-credit-etf/): Investment management firm VanEck will list the first carbon credit exchange traded fund (ETF) on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), as reported by the Australian Financial Review on May 24. […] - [Vanguard's Support for ESG Resolutions Drops Amid Regulatory Changes - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vanguards-support-for-esg-resolutions-drops-amid-regulatory-changes/): Vanguard, a major player in index funds, has significantly reduced its support for shareholder resolutions centered around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns, as reported by Reuters on August 28. […] - [VDA Calls for Flexibility to Meet CO2 Fleet Targets - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vda-calls-for-flexibility-to-meet-co2-fleet-targets/): The German Association of the Automotive Industry has called for more flexibility in European Union - [Vector Green, Evergreen Power Collaborate on Developing 300MW Indian Wind Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vector-green-evergreen-power-collaborate-on-developing-300mw-indian-wind-projects/): Independent power producer (IPP) Vector Green Energy and its US-based peer Evergreen Power signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on greenfield development of about 300 megawatts (MW) of […] - [Verco Named Sponsor for ESG Investor of the Year Award at UK Green Business Awards 2024 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/verco-named-sponsor-for-esg-investor-of-the-year-award-at-uk-green-business-awards-2024/): Verco has been named as the sponsor of the ESG Investor of the Year Award at this year - [Verizon Announces New Long-term Renewable Energy Agreements - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/verizon-announces-new-long-term-renewable-energy-agreements/): US Telecom giant Verizon [VZ:US] announced a series of new long-term renewable energy purchase agreements (REPAs), adding 410 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy from new facilities across the US, as […] - [Vestas Purchases Recycled Steel from ArcelorMittal to Produce Greener Wind Turbines - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vestas-purchases-recycled-steel-from-arcelormittal-to-produce-greener-wind-turbines/): Vestas Wind Systems A/S [VWS:DC], the world’s largest turbine producer, is collaborating with steelmaker ArcelorMittal SA [MT:NA] to use recycled steel for the production of wind towers, as reported by […] - [VFS Global Elevates Its Sustainability Commitment with New Milestones for 2023 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vfs-global-elevates-its-sustainability-commitment-with-new-milestones-for-2023/): In a significant move towards amplifying its commitment to sustainability, VFS Global, a leading outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has announced new milestones in its sustainability agenda for 2023. - [Vietnam Aims to Double Power Generation Capacity by 2030 - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vietnam-aims-to-double-power-generation-capacity-by-2030/): Vietnam plans to increase its power generation capacity to 158 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, more than double the capacity in 2020, as reported by Reuters on May 5. The government’s […] - [Vietnam Approves Ambitious Plan to Expand Fuel Storage Capacity - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vietnam-approves-ambitious-plan-to-expand-fuel-storage-capacity/): Vietnam has approved a strategy aimed at enhancing its domestic fuel storage capability by the year 2030, as reported by Reuters on July 19. This plan entails a significant investment […] - [Vietnam Approves Power Plan Requiring USD134.7bn for Transition to Carbon Neutrality - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vietnam-approves-power-plan-requiring-usd134-7bn-for-transition-to-carbon-neutrality/): Vietnam’s prime minister has given approval to a power plan, known as PDP8, that aims to secure energy for the country while transitioning from coal to carbon neutrality by 2050, […] - [Vietnam EV Maker VinFast Announces USD2bn Investment in India - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vietnam-ev-maker-vinfast-announces-usd2bn-investment-in-india/): VinFast [VFS:US], a Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced a USD2bn investment in India, the world’s third-largest automobile market, as reported by the Economic Times on January 7. The […] - [Vietnam Launches Emissions Trading Scheme to Advance ESG and Carbon Neutral Strategy - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vietnam-launches-emissions-trading-scheme-to-advance-esg-and-carbon-neutral-strategy/): Vietnam has officially launched a pilot Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) that will cover approximately 50% of the country’s total CO₂ emissions through 2029. - [Vietnam PM Urges Banks to Provide Preferential Loans for Green Power Projects - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vietnam-pm-urges-banks-to-provide-preferential-loans-for-green-power-projects/): Vietnam Prime Minister (PM) Pham Minh Chinh has called on banks to provide preferential loans with extended repayment periods to attract foreign investors to develop green power projects in the […] - [Vietnam Sets Carbon Emission Cap on Companies - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vietnam-sets-carbon-emission-cap-on-companies/): Vietnam is investigating the maximum amount of greenhouse gas emissions for manufacturers under its cap-and-trade scheme, as reported by Nikkei Asia on April 6. The country is bearing an increasing […] - [https://senecaesg.com/insights/vietnamese-automaker-vinfast-collaborates-with-chinese-gotion-on-ev-battery-production/](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vietnamese-automaker-vinfast-collaborates-with-chinese-gotion-on-ev-battery-production/): - [Virgin Atlantic to Conduct Transatlantic Flight Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/virgin-atlantic-to-conduct-transatlantic-flight-using-100-sustainable-aviation-fuel/): Virgin Atlantic has been granted permission by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to conduct a transatlantic flight from London to New York on November 28 using 100% sustainable aviation fuel […] - [Virgin Atlantic to Fly World’s First Net-Zero Transatlantic Flight - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/virgin-atlantic-to-fly-worlds-first-net-zero-transatlantic-flight/): UK airline Virgin Atlantic announced that it will fly the world’s first net-zero transatlantic flight from London Heathrow airport to New York’s John F Kennedy airport using 100% sustainable aviation […] - [Vodafone Unveils Comprehensive Climate Transition Plan - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/vodafone-unveils-comprehensive-climate-transition-plan/): Vodafone has taken a significant step in its commitment to sustainability by publishing its Climate Transition Plan. - [Volkswagen to Boost Electric Car Investment in China - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/volkswagen-to-boost-electric-car-investment-in-china/): German automaker Volkswagen [VOW:GR] has vowed to boost electric car investment in China, its primary market, in response to three consecutive years of sales decline in the country, as reported by Reuters on April 1. Stefan […] - [Volkswagen to Double EV Sales in China despite Chip Shortage - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/volkswagen-to-double-ev-sales-in-china-despite-chip-shortage/): Volkswagen AG [VOW:GR] plans to double the sales of its ID series electric vehicles (EVs) in China in 2022, despite the global chip shortage, as reported by the Economic Times […] - [Volkswagen to Invest USD700m in Chinese EV Brand Xpeng - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/volkswagen-to-invest-usd700m-in-chinese-ev-brand-xpeng/): Volkswagen [VOW:GR] has announced its plan to invest USD700m in Xpeng [9868:HK], a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, as part of a joint development and production agreement for two mid-sized […] - [Volvo Group Enters into Ten-Year Green Power Deal with Vattenfall - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/volvo-group-enters-into-ten-year-green-power-deal-with-vattenfall/): Swedish truck and bus maker Volvo Group [VOLVB:SS] has entered into a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Vattenfall AB, a Swedish state-owned renewables producer, as reported by Bloomberg on […] - [Volvo Joins Forces with Northvolt to Produce Sustainable Batteries - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/volvo-joins-forces-with-northvolt-to-produce-sustainable-batteries/): Volvo Cars, owned by China’s Geely Holding Group, will establish a joint venture (JV) with Swedish battery maker Northvolt to develop electric vehicle (EV) batteries, as reported by Yahoo Finance […] - [Wall Street's ESG Standoff: Calls for Moderation Amid Growing Backlash - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/wall-streets-esg-standoff-calls-for-moderation-amid-growing-backlash/): The debate over Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has intensified on Wall Street, with critics like Kyle Bass, founder of Hayman Capital Management, arguing that the backlash against ESG could have been avoided with more moderation. - [Walmart, Pepsi Team Up for Regenerative Agriculture Practices - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/walmart-pepsi-team-up-for-regenerative-agriculture-practices/): Pepsi [PEP:US] and Walmart [WMT:US] joined forces in a seven-year collaboration to promote and accelerate regenerative agriculture practices on over 2 million acres (8,100 square kilometers) of farmland in the […] - [Wasco Empowers SMEs for Sustainability Ahead of Mandatory ESG Disclosures - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/wasco-empowers-smes-for-sustainability-ahead-of-mandatory-esg-disclosures/): Wasco Empowers SMEs for Sustainability Ahead of Mandatory ESG Disclosures The NSRF, spearheaded by the Securities Commission Malaysia, aligns with global standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). It mandates disclosures based on IFRS S1 and S2, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions. The framework will see phased implementation, with Tier 1 Main Market PLCs (RM2 billion market capitalisation and above) required to comply from January 1, 2025. Other Main Market companies are expected to follow by 2026, while ACE Market firms and large unlisted entities must comply from 2027, aiming for full adoption by 2030. The event will feature knowledge-sharing segments from organizations such as Bursa Malaysia and UNGC Malaysia & Brunei, offering toolkits on climate reporting, social compliance, and ethical procurement. - [Water Stewardship: ESG's Response to a Thirsty Planet - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/water-stewardship-esgs-response-to-a-thirsty-planet/): Water, the foundation of life on Earth, is confronting a global crisis. The dichotomy of a planet covered in 70% water with billions facing water scarcity is an alarming paradox […] - [Watts Water Technologies Earns Prestigious ESG Recognition - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/watts-water-technologies-earns-prestigious-esg-recognition/): Watts Water Technologies, a global leader in providing high-quality water solutions, has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek. - [WBCSD Launches Initiative to Bridge Gap Between Corporate Sustainability Commitments and Policy Engagement - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/wbcsd-launches-initiative-to-bridge-gap-between-corporate-sustainability-commitments-and-policy-engagement/): To bridge the gap between corporate sustainability commitments and policy engagement, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has launched the Positive Policy Engagement (PPE) workstream. - [West African Nations Push for Carbon Offsetting to Boost Climate Finance - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/west-african-nations-push-for-carbon-offsetting-to-boost-climate-finance/): The countries argue that carbon offsets are crucial to attracting the financing needed for climate and conservation efforts. In a letter to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the leading verifier of corporate climate goals, the nations urged its trustees to incorporate offsetting into its guidance for companies. - [What Are Carbon Neutral Products? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/what-are-carbon-neutral-products/): A carbon neutral product is one that has been designed, manufactured, and distributed in such a way that the total carbon dioxide emissions... - [What Are ESG Scores And Why Do They Matter? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/what-are-esg-scores-and-why-do-they-matter/): ESG scores represent a quantitative measure of a company - [What Are The Principles In Making A Quality GRI Report? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/what-are-the-principles-in-making-a-quality-gri-report/): In crafting a quality GRI report, understanding and adhering to the principles set by these guidelines is crucial. - [What Are the SFDR Level 2 Requirements? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/what-are-the-sfdr-level-2-requirements/): Level 2 requirements, as outlined in the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), are detailed provisions for disclosure and due diligence in financial markets. They mandate financial market participants to provide comprehensive information on how sustainability risks are integrated into their investment decision-making processes. - [What Companies Outside the EU Should Know About the CSRD - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/what-companies-outside-the-eu-should-know-about-the-csrd/): For companies outside the EU, the CSRD carries significant implications, especially for those operating within or maintaining substantial... - [What Does Carbon Neutral Mean? How Can It Be Achieved By 2050? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/what-does-carbon-neutral-mean-how-can-it-be-achieved-by-2050/): The commitment by the European Union to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, as formalized in the European Climate Law [1], represents a significant... - [What Does It Mean to Be a Carbon Neutral Company in 2025? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-carbon-neutral-company-in-2025/): Discover what it means for companies to be carbon neutral in 2025, and how businesses reduce emissions for net-zero goals. - [What Finance Corporations Should Know about SBTi's New Guidance in Financial Sector - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/what-finance-corporations-should-know-about-sbtis-new-guidance-in-financial-sector/): The SBTi unveils updates and fresh tools to empower financial institutions to establish ambitious short-term goals for reducing emissions. - [What Is A Greenhouse Gas Inventory? - Seneca ESG](https://senecaesg.com/insights/what-is-a-greenhouse-gas-inventory/): A Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory is a critical tool for tracking and managing the emissions that contribute to global warming and climate change. - [What Is Carbon Footprint? 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