ESG News

Nov 7, 2024 | esgnews.com | Liam Marais

Five winners were recognized at the prestigious 2024 Earthshot Prize in Cape Town, each awarded £1 million to accelerate their innovative environmental projects. Initiatives honored range from wildlife conservation and waste management to cutting-edge climate solutions, showcasing global and local efforts to combat environmental challenges.

Nov 6, 2024 | esgnews.com | Liam Marais

ESG Gaps in the Region: Only 46% of Latin American companies have formal sustainability policies, with significant disparities between countries. Barriers to Progress: Key challenges include C-suite disconnect, lack of training, and difficulty generating and monitoring ESG KPIs.Country Leaders: Chile and Brazil lead in ESG maturity, while Mexico shows potential for rapid change due to new regulations.

Oct 24, 2024 | esgnews.com | Liam Marais

Key Impact Points:SAR 8 Billion Investment: Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP) will attract over $2.12 billion in investments for solar projects. Major Consortiums: Masdar, EDF, and TotalEnergies lead the shortlisted consortiums for four solar IPP projects. 25-Year Power Agreements: Successful bidders will enter into 25-year power purchase agreements with SPPC.

Oct 18, 2024 | esgnews.com | Liam Marais

by Liam Marais • October 18, 2024 Marjella Lecourt-Alma, CEO of Datamaran, discusses their recent $33M fundraising with ESG News. Marjella outlines plans to use the funds to advance the energy transition through expanded AI-driven ESG solutions, enabling companies to enhance their data, improve reporting, and better manage risks to achieve sustainability goals. Special thanks to: ‪CFA Institute & The Climate Campus

Oct 16, 2024 | esgnews.com

Insurers are increasingly focused on low-carbon transition and clean energy infrastructure investments, according to BlackRock’s Report