Lena McDonough

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Key gap in China’s Green Finance Regulations

6 days ago | impakter.com | Lena McDonough

Today’s ESG UpdatesChinese Banks are now the Largest Creditors to “Forest-Risk” Companies: New data shows $23B in financing linked to forest loss. European Stocks Surge Past U.S. Markets: Fiscal Strength and Trade Tensions Drive Capital Shift Toward EU Equities and Further Away from the U.S.Clean Energy Setbacks Hit $14B in the U.S. This Year: Policy uncertainty is significantly slowing the growth of renewable energy that was already funded and set to begin.
EPA to Slash Pollution Limits on Power Plants

1 week ago | impakter.com | Lena McDonough

Today’s ESG UpdatesEPA Seeks to Completely Eliminate Pollution Limits on Power Plants: Internal documents reveal a draft stating that U.S. power plants do not contribute significantly to climate change. New Report Reveals Rising Risks to Critical Mineral Supply Chains: Despite steady prices, the IEA warns of worsening supply concentration and investment slowdown.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on the EU and Apple

2 weeks ago | impakter.com | Lena McDonough

Today’s ESG UpdatesTrump’s Tariff Threats Rattle Markets: Global investors brace for renewed trade tensions and U.S. debt as Trump targets EU and Apple with new tariffs. ESG Strategies Targeted as Antitrust Violations in U.S. Courts: BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street face legal pressure as ESG policies draw antitrust scrutiny from U.S. Republicans.
Amazon Rejects All Shareholder Proposals

2 weeks ago | impakter.com | Lena McDonough

Today’s ESG UpdatesAmazon Investors Reject All Shareholder Proposals: Proposals aimed at increasing transparency across Amazon’s entire supply chain. Greenland Grants Mining Permit for Sustainable Aluminum Input: Greenland Anorthosite Mining site will be operational in five years. New Report on Sea Level Rise and Future Inland Migration: Even if the 1.5°C goal is met, sea levels are rising faster than nations can build coastal defenses.
Trump Makes $200B AI Deals in UAE

2 weeks ago | impakter.com | Lena McDonough

Today’s ESG Updates The United Arab Emirates’ Push to Become a Global AI Leader: Trump makes a $200B deal with the UAE to develop the world’s largest AI campus outside the U.S. Meloni Warns EU Green Rules are Crippling Industry: Italian Prime Minister says the green transition is turning Europe into an “industrial desert.” New Report Details Fossil Fuel Industry’s History of Climate Deception: Union of Concerned Scientists has compiled decades of evidence showing how oil giants misled the...
EVs to Hit 40% Global Market Share by 2030

3 weeks ago | impakter.com | Lena McDonough

Today’s ESG UpdatesNew IEA Report on EV Growth: Electric vehicle market share on course to exceed 40% by 2030 as they become increasingly affordable in more markets. New Zealand Unveils $190M Social Investment Fund: The fund will support targeted community initiatives with accountability and early intervention. U.S. Clean Energy on the Chopping Block: Trump’s $4.9T bill to eradicate clean energy tax credits advances in Congress.
Trump Accepts Gift of $400M Jet from Qatar

3 weeks ago | impakter.com | Lena McDonough

Today’s ESG UpdatesDonald Trump Accepts a $400M Jet from Qatar: Trump has accepted potentially the most valuable gift ever extended to the U.S. from a foreign government. U.S.–China Trade Talks in Geneva: Details about the critical trade talks, which took place in Switzerland this weekend, have yet to be disclosed. OpenAI and Microsoft to Restructure Partnership: OpenAI is in negotiations with Microsoft to revise terms, paving the way for a potential IPO.
Trump Casts Doubt on Upholding Constitution

1 month ago | impakter.com | Lena McDonough

Today’s ESG Updates Trump Raises Increased Alarms Over Constitutional Adherence:: The U.S. President continues attempt to refuse immigrants constitutional rights Shell Eyes BP Acquisition Amid Stock Slump: Shell considers takeover of BP as the rival’s stock drops F1’s Sustainable Fuel Push Hits Cost Roadblock: Toto Wolff says sustainable fuel costs are double expectations New U.K. Direct Air Capture Plant: Mission Zero creates green jobs and produces carbon-negative limestone with new carbon...
U.S. and Ukraine Sign Strategic Mineral Deal

1 month ago | impakter.com | Lena McDonough

Today’s ESG UpdatesU.S. and Ukraine Sign Long-Awaited Mineral Deal: The U.S. provides further defense for Ukraine in return for profits from the future sale of Ukraine’s mineral reserves. Finance Execs Reconsider ESG: Finance leaders are rethinking ESG investments amid market and political pressure. Finland Issues €180M Green Bond: MuniFin launched a green bond to support local climate and infrastructure projects.
China Threatens Retaliation Over U.S. Tariffs

1 month ago | impakter.com | Lena McDonough

Today’s ESG Updates:U.S.-China Trade War Escalates: China’s foreign ministry threatens “resolute countermeasures” against countries complying with U.S. tariffs. New Study Finds Significant Climate Impacts of LNG: U.S. liquefied natural gas exports may rival coal in greenhouse gas emissions. ESG-Focused Stock Indexes Outperform: Sustainable indexes show resilience amid market volatility.