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    US Exits Climate Finance Initiative Aimed At Helping Developing Nations Quit Coal

    2025-03-07

    Yahoo Finance: The United States has withdrawn from a climate coalition that pledged billions of dollars to help certain developing countries transition from coal to clean energy sources. The move marks the latest walk back from a climate deal since Donald Trump returned to the White House.

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    Gender Diversity Improves in UK Private Equity and VC

    2025-03-07

    Funds Europe: Women’s representation in UK private equity (PE) and venture capital continues to rise in 2025, with 27% of investment professionals now female, up from 24% in 2023, according to a report by Level 20 and the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA).

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    State Street Ditches Board Diversity Requirement, Completes Big Three DEI Retreat

    2025-03-06

    ESG Dive: State Street Global Advisors has dropped a requirement for company board nomination slates to feature a certain percentage of women directors from its 2025 global proxy voting and engagement policy, per reports.

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    US Anger Grows Over Global Reach of EU’s ‘Hostile’ ESG Rules

    2025-03-06

    Yahoo Finance: As trans-Atlantic relations grow increasingly fraught, Europe’s ESG regulations are becoming yet another flashpoint that threatens to sour ties.

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    Over 40% of Senior Executives Prioritizing ESG in Career Decisions: Survey

    2025-03-05

    ESG Today: More than 40% of senior executives report that they prioritize ESG factors when applying for jobs, well ahead of their more junior peers, and many see a rising role for sustainability in talent attraction over the longer term, according to a new survey released by Economist Impact.

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    M&G to Adopt “Sustainability Improvers” Label for Climate-Focused Fund Range

    2025-03-05

    ESG Today: International investment manager M&G Investments announced that it will adopt the new “Sustainability Improvers” label introduced by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for its Sustain Paris Aligned range of climate mitigation-focused investment funds.

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    Europe’s Demand for Digital Sustainability Solutions on the Rise

    2025-03-04

    Yahoo Finance: Despite economic uncertainty and cost pressures, Europe’s demand for digital solutions that improve sustainability and governance continues to grow, according to a new research report published by Information Services Group.

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    Standard Chartered to Engage with all Priority Clients in High-Emitting Sectors Over Next 12 Months

    2025-03-04

    ESG Today: International banking group Standard Chartered announced the release of its inaugural Transition Plan, outlining its detailed plan to achieve its climate goals, including its target to reach net zero emissions across its financing activities by 2050.

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    92% of CFOs Plan to Boost Sustainability Spending

    2025-03-03

    ESG Dive: While debates around climate change are only getting hotter in 2025, chief financial officers surveyed in December appeared to be holding firm to their commitment to sustainability.

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    Blackstone Raises $5.6 Billion for Energy Transition-focused Private Equity Fund

    2025-02-28

    ESG Today: Alternative asset manager Blackstone announced that it has raised $5.6 billion for its energy transition-focused private equity fund, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV, closing the fund at its hard cap.

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