Asia Metals publishes its first sustainability report
AIM-listed Central Asia Metals publishes its first sustainability report.
Companies
Prada agree sustainability loan with Credit Agricole
Fashion group Prada has agreed a €50 million 5-year sustainability loan with Credit Agricole.
Microsoft most popular stock for ESG funds
Microsoft is the most popular stock among ESG funds in the US according to a Forbes report.
Schroders takes stake in BlueOrchard
Schroders has acquired a majority stake in BlueOrchard, a leading impact investment manager
BP develops plastic recycling technology
BP has developed technology that can recycle PET plastic waste which could mean reduced landfill and incineration.
BMO issues sustainability bond
BMO Financial Group has launched its first sustainability bond.
STOXX: ESG exclusions and US stocks
Stoxx looks at the performance of its USA 500 ESG-X index and assesses how the exclusion of some US stocks has helped it outperform the benchmark USA 500 index.
PepsiCo issues $1billion green bond
PepsiCo has launched its first green bond worth US$1 billion to fund the firm’s sustainability initiatives.
QSE to promote ESG disclosure in Qatar
The Qatar Stock Exchange will promote ESG and sustainability disclosure for Qatar listed companies.
Unilever, M&S and BT top sustainability reporting
Unilever, Marks & Spencer and BT have been ranked highest for sustainability reporting for FTSE100 companies by EcoAct.