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Rebranded ERM forges digital partnerships for climate and ESG Locked

Greenomy and Watershed, both recently partnered with the newly-rebranded UK-headquartered global consultancy, provide ESG reporting and net zero accounting technology respectively.

UK

Anthesis secures additional minority investor Locked

Tikehau Capital takes stake in London-based sustainability advisory and solutions specialist in line with its portfolio decarbonisation strategy, to help realise Anthesis’ global growth ambitions.

UK

AECOM details ESG project screening approach Locked

Infrastructure engineering and environmental consulting giant introduces ESG risk screening framework for all projects, with sustainability front and centre of business strategy and client engagement efforts.

Global, North America

Construction major Arup invests in ESG software for finance Locked

Move is intended to encourage increased green financing within the private equity sector.

Europe, Global, UK

Investment impacts of the US Inflation Reduction Act, one year on Locked

The EU is struggling with a framework ill-suited to industrial policy, while the UK government seems reluctant to make the necessary investment and supply-side reforms.

Global, North America

Expert Opinion: How ESG can unlock sustainable investment for Africa Locked

Regional harmonisation of ESG policies and data standardisation are among the requirements for sustainable investment in Africa, says Absa Group's chief strategy & sustainability officer.

Africa & Middle East, Global

‘Prepare early’ for CSRD, urges KPMG Locked

From 2024, 50,000 EU businesses will be subject to detailed sustainability reporting requirements. It is feared that some will be caught off guard.

Europe, Global, UK

Generative AI ‘pivotal’ for environment Locked

Report from GHD Digital suggests the technology has the potential to facilitate the development of strategies for conservation, habitat restoration and preserving biodiversity.

Asia Pacific, Global

Defeat for EPA on protecting waterways Locked

Hopes of wide-ranging legal protections for US waterways have been dashed by the legal fallout from Sackett v. EPA in the Supreme Court.

Global, North America

‘Not all carbon credits are equal’, says BeZero Locked

New system claims to calculate accurately how many carbon credits should be purchased to make tonne-based emission reduction claims.

Europe, Global, Latin America & Caribbean, UK

Water security ‘good for business’ says CDP Locked

More than 1,100 CEOs told CDP that their annual performance reviews are tied to the achievement of water goals.

Europe, Global, UK

G20 countries lag on nature-related disclosure Locked

CDP is calling on G20 members to adopt ten principles for high-quality mandatory disclosure, which it developed with nature conservation, finance and legal bodies.

Europe, Global

Investors back AI-based offset platform with $2.2m Locked

Software said to enable instant verification of carbon offset projects, potentially transforming the carbon credit pricing process.

Global, North America

UES acquires Biome Consulting Locked

Ecological and environmental regulations specialist is latest purchase for US engineering and consulting company.

Global, North America

Interactive map provides real-time view of supply chain laws Locked

Online tool provides up-to-date information for businesses looking to minimise supply chain risk.

Europe, Global, UK

RSK revenue exceeds £1bn as growth journey continues  Locked

Strategic growth plans are based on the UN SDGs, with ambitions to quadruple revenue to £5bn by 2030, continuing a prolific M&A campaign. The firm seeks new investors and partners.

Europe, Global, UK

Climate laws trigger boom in carbon software market Locked

Expert Opinion: An ecosystem of start-ups aimed at helping companies adapt to new carbon reporting requirements is emerging — and investors are taking notice.

UK

Latest deal expands Anthesis’ presence in Latin America — and its digital portfolio Locked

Acquisition of ConTREEbute sustainability and offsetting consultancy in Columbia adds 70 staff in two offices and new clients across the region.

Asia Pacific, Global, Latin America & Caribbean, UK

Integrating and operationalising your net zero strategy

Many companies that have set ambitious net zero strategies are now finding it difficult to actually embed these strategies throughout their company’s operations, and implement real change. Ricardo's Dr Daniel Strosnider offers tips on how to integrate and operationalise your net zero strategy.

Global, UK

Moving towards meaningful progress in ESG impact

Alan Kao, global director, ESG services at Ramboll shares his expert opinion on driving real, meaningful and measurable progress with ESG

Global, UK

The importance of credible stretch targets

The next decade will see potential conflict around the need to commit to bold and difficult targets, and to demonstrate a credible pathway towards meeting them. TAUW's Jacolien Eijer-de Jong and Micha van den Boogerd outline how to set credible stretch targets

Global

Legislative risk monitor

From the TNFD to US SEC rule changes, EU Taxonomy, and SBTi’s recent update, Antea Group details how to prepare for recent and upcoming ESG and sustainability legislative changes

Global, UK

Supercharging the ‘S’ in ESG for a just and equitable transition

The "S" in ESG is rapidly rising to prominence. Here, a group of ESG experts from WSP offer recommendations on how to maximise social value for a just transition.

Global, UK

Preparing for TNFD and nature-based reporting

The Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures’ final beta recommendations are shaping material risks for investors. WSP shares their recommendations on how to prepare for nature-based reporting.

Global, UK

Addressing the scope three challenge

Scope 3 represents industry’s single greatest opportunity to make a significant reduction in our greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions. AECOM's Robert Spencer and Ryan Burrows share their expertise on how to address the scope 3 challenge.

Global, UK

Business Leaders' Forum: Bringing ESG up to speed Locked

Environmental & sustainability consultancy executives discussed the challenges of integrating ESG and developing the requisite skills within their own and their clients' organizations in the context of increasingly polarized views of ESG stateside.

Global, North America

Expert Opinion: How to prepare for EU’s border carbon costs Locked

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which comes into play in October, could drive the low-carbon revolution — but companies must prepare, says Marijn van Diessen of STX Group.

Europe, Global

Atkins collaborates with IATA on decarbonising aviation construction Locked

Architects, airport planners and structural design and carbon experts have worked on tools for calculating embodied carbon in airports.

Global, North America

Engineering focus for North American M&A Locked

SNC-Lavalin sells Scandinavian business, Terracon acquires a competitor in Arkansas and Terraphase expands in the Pacific Northwest.

Global, North America

ISSB reporting standards: unpacking industry implications Locked

Key takeaways from an EA-hosted virtual roundtable, featuring experts from the ISSB and IFRS alongside our working group consultancy members, exploring the ramifications of the new global sustainability disclosure standards.

Global, UK