Tag: ESG
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Why African Banks Must Lead Urban Infrastructure Projects
Why banks should lead Africa’s urban infrastructure push As Africa’s urban population continues to rise, the continent faces a pivotal choice: who should finance the backbone of its future cities? Nigerian, Kenyan, South African, and other African banks are uniquely positioned to lead urban infrastructure projects—housing, electricity, water, and transport—by leveraging local knowledge, patient capital,…
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Arcadis Announces November 2025 Share Buyback Update
Arcadis Reports November 2025 Share Buyback Amsterdam, 18 November 2025 — Arcadis N.V., the world’s leading data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, today announced its latest share buyback activity. In the period from 10 to 17 November 2025, the company repurchased 211,650 of its own shares. This move underscores…
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Week in Review: Carney’s Nation-Building Projects, Saab’s Ottawa Talks, and Ruby Liu’s Hudson’s Bay Play Sparks Debate
Overview: A week of strategic shifts and high-stakes conversations In a busy week for business and investing, three threads dominated the discourse: former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney’s next wave of nation-building projects, Saab AB’s ongoing negotiations with Ottawa over potential funding or policy support, and theatre-turned-market chatter as Ruby…
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One Planet MBA: Exeter tops UK for Sustainability in MBA Education
Exeter Named UK’s Best for Sustainability in MBA Education The University of Exeter Business School has earned a notable accolade for the third consecutive year, solidifying its position as the UK’s leading business school for embedding sustainability and ESG themes into MBA education. The One Planet MBA, formerly The Exeter MBA, continues to set the…
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One Planet MBA at Exeter tops UK sustainability MBA
Exeter leads the UK in sustainability-focused MBAs The University of Exeter Business School has secured its position at the forefront of sustainable business education for the third year running. Its One Planet MBA, previously known as The Exeter MBA, has been acknowledged as the UK’s best program for weaving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) themes…
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One Planet MBA: Exeter’s Sustainable Edge Proclaims UK Leadership in ESG-Driven MBA Programs
Introduction: A UK Leader in Sustainable MBAs The University of Exeter Business School has claimed the top spot in the UK for integrating sustainability and ESG themes into its MBA program for the third consecutive year. The One Planet MBA, formerly known as The Exeter MBA, is widely recognized as the UK’s best option for…
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TotalEnergies Hit by Major Lawsuit Over Alleged Greenwashing: Court Says Claims Were Not Credible
Paris Court Rules TotalEnergies Misled Consumers About Eco-Friendly Claims A Paris court has ruled against TotalEnergies in a high-profile case accusing the oil giant of greenwashing — misleading consumers about the company’s environmental and sustainability practices. The decision, issued on Oct. 23, has forced the energy giant to rethink its public messaging and could have…
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Norway’s Oil Fund to Vote Against Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package
Norway’s Oil Fund Takes a Stand on a High-Stakes Tesla Pay Package Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has announced it will vote against Elon Musk’s reported $1 trillion pay package at Tesla. The decision underscores growing scrutiny of executive compensation in the tech sector and signals that even highly influential investors are rethinking…
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Norway’s Oil Fund to Vote Against Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Deal: A Governance Alarm Bell
Norway’s Oil Fund Signals a New Push on Executive Pay Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has announced it will vote against Tesla chief executive Elon Musk’s reported $1 trillion pay package. The move highlights growing scrutiny from major investors over executive compensation, corporate governance, and long-term value creation. With a stake of about…
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How the Philippines’ Central Bank Is Building Climate-Resilient Finance
Introduction: A Climate-Resilient Financial System in a Vexed Era The Philippines faces increasing climate risks, from riverine floods to coastal storms. In this context, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is taking proactive steps to ensure the country’s financial system can weather climate shocks while steering capital toward green, adaptive projects. Recognizing climate risk as…