Author: Dashveenjit Kaur

PwC survey reveals 79% of Dutch companies confident in CSRD Readiness, reshaping business decisions across Europe. As companies across the European Union prepare to report under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), a new survey by PwC reveals that the increased focus on sustainability disclosures is leading businesses to give more weight to environmental and social factors in their decision-making processes. The CSRD, which significantly expands sustainability reporting requirements for thousands of companies operating in the EU, is driving a shift in corporate mindsets and practices around sustainability. The CSRD aims to improve the quality, consistency and comparability of…

As cities worldwide grapple with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, one startup is positioning itself at the forefront of a real estate revolution. Scaler, ESG software startup, has just secured €9.2 million ($10 million) in Series A funding to scale its ambitious mission: empowering real estate professionals to measure, manage, and dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of their assets. The latest funding round, led by Plural with participation from previous investor Base10, signals a vote of confidence in Scaler’s approach and the growing demand for sustainable real estate solutions. As we delve deeper into how this capital injection…

Dutch asset management powerhouse Robeco is making waves in the sustainable investment sector by launching an innovative fund range to capture the growing potential of companies transitioning to greener practices. This strategic initiative encompasses two new equity strategies and the repositioning of two existing fixed-income funds, all tailored to harness the untapped potential of sustainable transitions, particularly in emerging markets and Asia.  By focusing on businesses at the cusp of their sustainability journey, Robeco is positioning itself at the forefront of a transformative shift in global finance. The newly introduced equity strategies, Robeco Emerging Markets Climate Transition Equities and Robeco Transition Asian Equities,…

Amazon’s claim of achieving 100% renewable energy seven years ahead of schedule is a significant milestone, but a closer look reveals both the complexities of corporate climate action and the challenges that lie ahead. Five years ago, in 2019, Amazon committed to powering its entire global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030. The e-commerce giant became the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy for four consecutive years, investing billions in more than 500 solar and wind projects worldwide, generating enough energy to power 7.6 million US homes. Fast-forward to this week and Amazon took many by surprise when it…