United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative

PM Hasina and GCA CEO meet ahead of COP28; commit to drive $1bn in climate finance in support of Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Government, International financial institutions, US, Asian Development Bank, Global Center on Adaptation, IMF, Climate, MCPP, Provisional Government of Bangladesh, Environment, MOU, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, GCA, Partnership, Green Climate Fund, GCF, Foreign Affairs, World Bank, Woman, Infrastructure Development Company, Adaptation, Investment, Climate change, Renewable energy, Film industry

GCA is committed to leveraging its resources to work with the Government and its partners to design, finance, and implement adaptation solutions to sustain this path to prosperity.

Key Points: 
  • GCA is committed to leveraging its resources to work with the Government and its partners to design, finance, and implement adaptation solutions to sustain this path to prosperity.
  • The Government of Bangladesh spends an estimated US$1.2bn each year to finance adaptation needs.
  • However, the financing needs identified in the government’s Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan (MCPP)  to address the threat of climate change exceed US$8.5bn each year.
  • Without greater funding climate change will undermine Bangladesh’s strong development trajectory and the poorest will be hardest hit.

Accolades Galore: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore Triumphs with Multiple International and Local Sustainability Awards

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
International Sustainability Alliance, City, United Nations, Ultras, Student, Building and Construction Authority, Singapore Tourism Board, Silver, The Sustainability Initiative Fund, GHA, Luxury, Carbon, Food, Seed, Environment, Gold medal, Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore, Associate, Water, Waste management, Travel, Man of the World 2022, National Green Corps, PUB, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, International Hotel, Gold, Green Collection, United States Secretary of Agriculture, National Environment Agency, Casino, Tourism, Renewable energy, Hotel, Green

SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore , celebrates an exceptional year with a series of international and local sustainability awards in the first three quarters of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore , celebrates an exceptional year with a series of international and local sustainability awards in the first three quarters of 2023.
  • Continuing its sustainability journey, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore was listed among the "Top Six Green MICE Venues" by Visit Singapore 2023.
  • Further solidifying its position as a sustainability champion, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore was welcomed into the esteemed Green Collection 2023 by GHA DISCOVERY.
  • In addition to its sustainability awards, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore has garnered various prestigious accolades that highlight its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Accolades Galore: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore Triumphs with Multiple International and Local Sustainability Awards

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
International Sustainability Alliance, City, United Nations, Ultras, Student, Building and Construction Authority, Singapore Tourism Board, Silver, The Sustainability Initiative Fund, GHA, Luxury, Carbon, Food, Seed, Environment, Gold medal, Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore, Associate, Water, Waste management, Travel, Man of the World 2022, National Green Corps, PUB, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, International Hotel, Gold, Green Collection, United States Secretary of Agriculture, National Environment Agency, Casino, Tourism, Renewable energy, Hotel, Green

SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore , celebrates an exceptional year with a series of international and local sustainability awards in the first three quarters of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore , celebrates an exceptional year with a series of international and local sustainability awards in the first three quarters of 2023.
  • Continuing its sustainability journey, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore was listed among the "Top Six Green MICE Venues" by Visit Singapore 2023.
  • Further solidifying its position as a sustainability champion, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore was welcomed into the esteemed Green Collection 2023 by GHA DISCOVERY.
  • In addition to its sustainability awards, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore has garnered various prestigious accolades that highlight its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

World's eminent Impact Leaders convene in Dubai

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Saturday, October 14, 2023
Investment, Climate, Senior, United Nations, Microsoft, Climate change, ADNOC, Sustainability, White, National Agency for the Great Green Walls, ESG, Organization, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, GITEX, General Electric, Economic development, Senior advisor, Impact, White House, Environment, CP/M, Dubai, World Meteorological Organization, GE, Dubai World Trade Centre, Great Green Wall, Jumia, City, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Renewable energy, Tourism, Management

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITEX Impact has announced a list of 300 Impact Leaders, chosen across sectors and regions for the year 2023. Impact Leaders gain membership to the GITEX Impact CSO Business Club, a by-invite-only community that leads the transition to a more sustainable world through collaborations and advanced tech solutions. GITEX Impact is the region's largest event for sustainability tech innovation, ESG strategies and services.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITEX Impact has announced a list of 300 Impact Leaders, chosen across sectors and regions for the year 2023.
  • Impact Leaders gain membership to the GITEX Impact CSO Business Club, a by-invite-only community that leads the transition to a more sustainable world through collaborations and advanced tech solutions.
  • The names of the 300 GITEX Impact Leaders for 2023 have been announced by GITEX Impact here https://giteximpact.com/cso-business-club/ .
  • The Impact Leaders convene at GITEX Impact, 16 - 20 October 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, which is the largest multi stakeholder global technology event for breakthrough innovations in climate, ESG investments, sustainable finance & public-private partnerships.

World's eminent Impact Leaders convene in Dubai

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Saturday, October 14, 2023
Investment, Climate, Multimedia, Senior, Microsoft, United Nations, Climate change, ADNOC, Sustainability, White, National Agency for the Great Green Walls, ESG, Organization, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, GITEX, General Electric, Economic development, Senior advisor, Impact, White House, Environment, CP/M, Dubai, World Meteorological Organization, GE, Dubai World Trade Centre, Great Green Wall, Jumia, City, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Renewable energy, Tourism, Management

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITEX Impact has announced a list of 300 Impact Leaders, chosen across sectors and regions for the year 2023. Impact Leaders gain membership to the GITEX Impact CSO Business Club, a by-invite-only community that leads the transition to a more sustainable world through collaborations and advanced tech solutions. GITEX Impact is the region's largest event for sustainability tech innovation, ESG strategies and services.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GITEX Impact has announced a list of 300 Impact Leaders, chosen across sectors and regions for the year 2023.
  • Impact Leaders gain membership to the GITEX Impact CSO Business Club, a by-invite-only community that leads the transition to a more sustainable world through collaborations and advanced tech solutions.
  • The names of the 300 GITEX Impact Leaders for 2023 have been announced by GITEX Impact here https://giteximpact.com/cso-business-club/ .
  • The Impact Leaders convene at GITEX Impact, 16 - 20 October 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, which is the largest multi stakeholder global technology event for breakthrough innovations in climate, ESG investments, sustainable finance & public-private partnerships.

Ping An triumphs at BDO ESG Awards-- "Outstanding ESG Performance of H-share Companies Awards"

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Friday, October 13, 2023
SSE, United Nations, Belt, Certificate, Community-supported fishery, Merit, Socially responsible investing, ESG, Sustainability, S&P, CO2, UNEP, Social responsibility, United Nations Principles of Medical Ethics, Insurance, GIP, Carbon, Environment, UNEP FI, Health, Education, UNPRI, Poverty, BDO, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, Principle, PSI, Sustainability reporting, Eco-investing, Ping'an, Sustainalytics, Renewable energy, MSCI

The recognition is testament to Ping An's outstanding performance in environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices and performance.

Key Points: 
  • The recognition is testament to Ping An's outstanding performance in environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices and performance.
  • The BDO ESG Awards started in 2018 in Hong Kong to promote corporates' social responsibility to integrate sustainability into business models.
  • It honours the companies that have outstanding performance and made positive impact in the areas of ESG.
  • With its robust sustainability strategy, Ping An has incorporated core philosophies and standards of ESG into its corporate management.

Ping An triumphs at BDO ESG Awards-- "Outstanding ESG Performance of H-share Companies Awards"

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Friday, October 13, 2023
SSE, United Nations, Belt, Certificate, Community-supported fishery, Merit, Socially responsible investing, ESG, Sustainability, S&P, CO2, UNEP, Social responsibility, United Nations Principles of Medical Ethics, Insurance, GIP, Carbon, Environment, UNEP FI, Health, Education, UNPRI, Poverty, BDO, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, Principle, PSI, Sustainability reporting, Eco-investing, Ping'an, Sustainalytics, Renewable energy, MSCI

The recognition is testament to Ping An's outstanding performance in environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices and performance.

Key Points: 
  • The recognition is testament to Ping An's outstanding performance in environmental, social and governance ("ESG") practices and performance.
  • The BDO ESG Awards started in 2018 in Hong Kong to promote corporates' social responsibility to integrate sustainability into business models.
  • It honours the companies that have outstanding performance and made positive impact in the areas of ESG.
  • With its robust sustainability strategy, Ping An has incorporated core philosophies and standards of ESG into its corporate management.

SLB Launches First-of-Its-Kind, Easy-to-Install Methane Measurement Instrument

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Oil, Gas, Environment, Alternative Energy, Energy, Data Management, Technology, Green Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), United Nations, Data collection, GHG, Multimedia, Carbon, Light, Wind, EPA, Climate change, SEES, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, National Green Corps, Methane, Nanoracks CubeSat Deployer, SLB, Natural gas, EU

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003896530/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003896530/en/
    The compact, self-install device for continuous methane monitoring enables fast, affordable deployment at any scale.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The methane point instrument represents a step change in methane measurement technology, providing operators with industry-leading leak detection sensitivity in a small, durable, first-of-its kind ‘plug-and-play’ solution.
  • It enables operators to more economically scale up and quickly roll out continuous methane monitoring across their facilities.
  • The methane point instrument supports the reporting requirements of the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership 2.0, or OGMP—the flagship reporting and mitigation program of the United Nations Environment Programme.

Driving Action for Global Climate Change: Over 1000 global industry leaders to convene in Dubai at upcoming Future Sustainability Forum hosted by DIFC

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Carbon, Paris Agreement, Chartered Banker Institute, PwC, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Carbon unit, ESG, Global Alliance, Landmark Group, Emirates NBD, Paris, COP28, Chalhoub Group, Policy, Dulce Base, Innovation, USD, DEWA, Government, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, Dubai International Financial Centre, UN, Sustainable development, Greenpeace, Climate change, National Green Corps, Environment, Forum, United Nations Sustainable Development Group, Partnership, United Nations, Nature, Senior advisor, Agenda, MENA, WWF, Renewable energy, Management

- 2-day inaugural Future Sustainability Forum set to attract 1000+ industry leaders, 50+ speakers, representing 30+ countries, 4-5 October 2023.

Key Points: 
  • - 2-day inaugural Future Sustainability Forum set to attract 1000+ industry leaders, 50+ speakers, representing 30+ countries, 4-5 October 2023.
  • Mohammad AlBlooshi, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Innovation Hub, said: "We are thrilled to welcome over 1000 global leaders to the inaugural Dubai and the Future Sustainability Forum.
  • The Forum will focus on mobilising sustainable finance and innovation by connecting industry leaders, investors, tech disruptors, and policy makers, and help channel investment flows between the global north and global south, to accelerate climate action.
  • To register for the Future Sustainability Forum visit: www.futuresustainabilityforum.com.

ACX Partners With the Athens Stock Exchange in Greece to Develop Carbon Market in the region

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Carbon, Private sector, Partnership, ACX, United Nations, ABU, Carbon Market, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, Athens Exchange, SSE, Climate change, United, European, Entrepreneurship, Ecosystem, Renewable energy, EU

SINGAPORE, ATHENS, Greece and ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACX (AirCarbon Exchange) and the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) are delighted to establish a partnership to explore the development of a Voluntary Carbon Market in Greece, with the goal of creating a transparent and efficient market for Voluntary Carbon Credits.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, ATHENS, Greece and ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACX (AirCarbon Exchange) and the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) are delighted to establish a partnership to explore the development of a Voluntary Carbon Market in Greece, with the goal of creating a transparent and efficient market for Voluntary Carbon Credits.
  • This is the latest step in ACX's bold ambition to operate the world's largest environmental exchange network and the new Carbon Market in Greece will represent ACX's first base in continental Europe.
  • Thomas McMahon, ACX Co-CEO and Co-Founder, said, "We are thrilled to partner with ATHEX to explore the prospect of establishing a Voluntary Carbon Market for Greece.
  • -       The collaboration will foster the development of carbon markets in the region by granting access to a global carbon market.