Key Impact Points: Resilient Leadership in the Face of Adversity Lorenzo Sanford, at 26 years old, stands as the youngest Chief in the history of the Kalinago people, embodying the resilience and urgency of his community in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. His election came in the wake of devastation,
Key Impact Points: Seven influential environmental advocacy groups have announced their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the upcoming election, emphasizing her strong track record on climate issues and leadership in environmental justice. This coalition includes 350 Action, the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, Clean Water
Key Impact Points: August 1st marks Earth Overshoot Day, the date when humanity’s demand for nature’s resources exceeds what Earth can regenerate within a year. This milestone, calculated by the Global Footprint Network, underscores the urgent need for sustainable practices to reverse our ecological debt. Background Earth Overshoot Day signifies
Key Impact Points: Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the climate-focused venture capital firm backed by Bill Gates, has secured $839 million in commitments for its third flagship fund, BEV III. According to a regulatory filing, this makes it the largest climate fund raised so far in 2024, underscoring the growing investor confidence
Key Impact Points: The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released an Exposure Draft on Climate-related and Other Uncertainties in Financial Statements, proposing eight examples to help companies apply IFRS Accounting Standards when reporting the effects of climate-related and other uncertainties in their financial statements. Background In response to strong
If you browse the Internet or watch TV, you’ve probably heard of Project 2025, the blueprint for a second Trump presidency, mapped out by a coalition of 100 conservative think tanks, spearheaded (publicly at least) by the Heritage Foundation. The project is a roadmap for a second Trump administration, building
Key Impact Points Ceres, a nonprofit advocacy organization, has released a new report titled From Commitment to Implementation: An Analysis of Corporate Climate Actions from the 2021 Proxy Season. Authored by Rob Berridge and Gabriel Gerson, the report examines the extent to which companies have followed through on climate-related commitments
Key Impact Points Program Overview Enel has announced the launch of a share buyback program, approved by the Board of Directors and authorized by the Shareholders’ Meeting on May 23rd, 2024. The program aims to repurchase 2.9 million shares, representing approximately 0.029% of Enel’s share capital. The buyback will run
Key Impact Points: Historic Investments and Impact Iberdrola’s investments in the first half of the year have had a significant impact on global activity and employment, as well as on environmental sustainability. The company made purchases worth over €7 billion from tens of thousands of suppliers, supporting more than half
Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind energy, has unveiled a groundbreaking new installation method for offshore wind foundations that significantly reduces noise levels. This innovative approach, successfully tested in Germany, represents a major advancement in offshore wind technology, offering substantial benefits for marine life and the environment. Innovative Installation
