Walmart Highlights Sustainability Commitments With Inaugural $2 Billion Green Bond Issuance as Part of Jumbo Transaction

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 20:55

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced it has successfully priced the company's first green bond. Net proceeds from the $2 billion green bond offering will be used to fund existing and future projects that enable Walmart to achieve its sustainability goals.

New Ceres Report Explores Physical Risks of Climate Change Within the Banking Sector

Wed, 09/08/2021 - 14:00

A new report released today reveals the potential exposure from physical climate change impacts to just the syndicated loan portfolios of 28 of the largest U.S. banks could approach 10 percent annually.

Understanding Subsistence Value

Tue, 09/07/2021 - 09:30

Our understanding of value creation in society, especially by business, must begin by understanding subsistence value. This is the first in the Evolution of Value article series by Prof. dr Wayne Visser

Climate Positive Financing for an Ecologically Sustainable and Economically Diverse Future

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 11:10

When it comes to climate change, oceans are the bellwether. For Maine, with a heritage and economy heavily tied to the sea, this is increasingly apparent - find out how and the positive solutions in this article.

Sustainable Ocean Investing: Opportunities Abound in the Blue Economy

Tue, 09/07/2021 - 12:10

Dive into The Blue Economy

FedEx Express Delivers Critical Supplies for Maharashtra Flood Victims

Tue, 09/07/2021 - 15:15

FedEx Express has supported United Way Mumbai, in their efforts to provide relief following the Maharashtra floods. FedEx Express delivered more than 14 tons of food and essential hygiene kits from Mumbai to Mahad in the Raigad district.

Working Capital Innovation Fund (WCIF) Makes Pioneering Investment in Honest Jobs Holdings Ltd

Thu, 09/02/2021 - 15:15

The Working Capital Innovation Fund (WCIF) announced today a $500,000 investment in Honest Jobs Holdings Ltd, a Hong-Kong based responsible recruitment holding company.

Governments of India and the United Kingdom Join Forces With UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael Bloomberg to Mobilize Private Capital in Support of India's Low-Carbon Transition

Thu, 09/02/2021 - 16:00

Following today’s India-UK 11th Economic and Financial Dialogue meeting (EFD), the Government of India and Her Majesty’s Government, and UN Special Envoy Michael R. Bloomberg announced a new partnership

International Paper Ignites Reading With Reading Is Fundamental

Thu, 09/02/2021 - 12:35

International Paper is sponsoring the Rally to Read 100 campaign—a six-month initiative that runs from September 2021 to March 2022 to unite classrooms and communities across the country to inspire and motivate children to read 100 books.

Financial Inclusion and Capacity-Building at Truist

Tue, 11/02/2021 - 11:00