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PepsiCo Sets Goal to Double Reusable Beverage Packaging
The food and beverage giant PepsiCo unveiled a new target to double the percentage of beverage servings packaged in reusable or...

World Development Corporation Directors’ Institute - World Council of Directors
Dec 15, 20221 min read


Lowe's Commits to Net Zero Emissions Throughout the Entire Value Chain
Lowe's announced a series of new climate pledges, including a 2050 aim to achieve net zero emissions across the entire value chain....

World Development Corporation Directors’ Institute - World Council of Directors
Dec 15, 20221 min read


S&P Acquires the Largest Provider of Sustainable Bond
S&P Global, a leading provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, and analytics, has announced the acquisition of Shades of Green, the...

World Development Corporation Directors’ Institute - World Council of Directors
Dec 15, 20222 min read


EU Legislators Agree on Rules Prohibiting Products Linked to Deforestation
Today, the European Parliament and the European Council announced an agreement on legislation promoting deforestation-free supply chains,...

World Development Corporation Directors’ Institute - World Council of Directors
Dec 15, 20222 min read


GRI Unveils Standard for Biodiversity Reporting
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), one of the foremost organizations promoting standardized ESG reporting, has announced the...

World Development Corporation Directors’ Institute - World Council of Directors
Dec 15, 20222 min read


LongPath, a provider of methane detection technology, raises $22 million
LongPath Technologies, a provider of emission detection and quantification technologies, has raised $22 million in a Series A fundraising...

World Development Corporation Directors’ Institute - World Council of Directors
Dec 15, 20222 min read


Anna Murray is appointed by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
As the Global Head of Sustainable Investing The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPP), one of Canada's largest investors with over...

World Development Corporation Directors’ Institute - World Council of Directors
Dec 15, 20222 min read


A survey by Deloitte reveals that 99% of public companies plan to invest in ESG reporting technology
According to a new survey by global professional services firm Deloitte, executives at large U.S. companies are rapidly increasing their...

World Development Corporation Directors’ Institute - World Council of Directors
Dec 15, 20222 min read


Legence Acquires LORD Green Strategies, a Real Estate Sustainability Consultancy
Legence, an energy transition accelerator owned by Blackstone, has acquired LORD Green Strategies, a sustainability consultancy...

World Development Corporation Directors’ Institute - World Council of Directors
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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