UBS Leaves Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Cites Stronger In-House Climate Strategy
Swiss bank says sustainability goals remain intact after leaving UN-backed climate finance group to manage targets internally.
Amazon, Brimstone Expand Lower-Carbon Cement Testing After Early Success
Amazon partners with Brimstone to test and secure supply of lower-carbon cement for future construction projects.
Siemens Achieves Record Score, Platinum Medal in 2025 EcoVadis Rating
Siemens ranks in top 1% globally with record EcoVadis score, highlighting strong sustainability performance across operations
Gates Foundation Commits $2.5B to Women’s Health R&D Through 2030
Global health initiative targets overlooked women’s health issues with major R&D funding through 2030.
EU Plans Circular Economy Act to Cut Waste, Boost Economic Resilience
EU targets waste reduction and resource independence with sweeping circular economy reforms by 2026.
India, UN Launch South-South Cooperation Initiative to Drive SDG Progress
India partners with UN to share development expertise across Global South through new SDG-focused capacity-building program.
Plastic Pollution Costs $2.2T Annually, UN Pushes for Sustainable Substitutes
UN urges developing nations to adopt eco-friendly plastic substitutes in food, fishing and farming to curb pollution.
ILO Backs G20 Plan to Cut Youth Unemployment, Narrow Gender Pay Gap
G20 ministers commit to targets on youth jobs and gender equality as the International Labour Organization urges action for social justice.
L20 Summit Urges G20 to Back New Social Contract for Workers
Trade unions urge G20 leaders to prioritize wage growth, decent jobs, and social protection to curb global inequality.
Asia-Pacific Leads in Sustainability Gains as Global ESG Ratings Surge 167%
APAC drives global ESG momentum as companies ramp up supply chain sustainability and close regional performance gaps.