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Calls Grow for ASEAN to Appoint Its First Female Secretary-General
ASEAN has never had a female secretary-general, despite its charter promoting gender equality. With Indonesia set to nominate the next leader in 2028, calls for change are intensifying.
10 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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U.S. Retailers Quietly Sustain DEI Efforts Amid Public Rollbacks
Despite publicly cutting DEI programs, major U.S. retailers continue funding internal diversity efforts. Companies are navigating legal risks while maintaining select inclusivity initiatives.
09 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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Victoria’s Secret Alters DEI Language as More Companies Scale Back Diversity Efforts
Victoria’s Secret is the latest company to adjust DEI policies, shifting to “Inclusion and Belonging” amid political and legal pressures. Apple, Costco, Delta, and others are taking different approaches.
06 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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The People’s Pension Moves £28 Billion to Amundi and Invesco, Strengthening ESG Commitment
The People’s Pension moves £28B to Amundi & Invesco, emphasizing ESG-focused investments. This shift marks a major step in aligning pension funds with sustainability and net-zero goals.
04 March 2025by OnestopESG
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Labor to Back Household Batteries in Bid to Cut Energy Costs and Emissions
The Albanese government is set to announce a household battery incentive, aiming to cut energy costs and carbon emissions. With the Coalition also eyeing battery policies, energy affordability is shaping up to be a key election battleground.
03 March 2025by OnestopESG
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Hyundai Rotem Wins $1.53B Contract to Supply Trains to Morocco
Hyundai Rotem secures a $1.53B contract to supply Morocco’s ONCF with advanced double-decker trains—the largest overseas rail deal for a Korean firm—strengthening Korea’s global railway presence.
28 February 2025by OnestopESG
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EU Unveils Omnibus Simplification: €6.3B in Cost Savings, Easier Compliance for Businesses
The EU Omnibus Simplification cuts €6.3B in business costs, reduces reporting burdens, and unlocks €50B in investment, making sustainability and trade compliance easier for businesses.
27 February 2025by OnestopESG
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North Carolina Invests $265M in Water Infrastructure
North Carolina is investing $265M in 99 water infrastructure projects to improve clean water access, remove contaminants like PFAS, and replace aging pipelines across 45 counties.
27 February 2025by OnestopESG
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Canada and NWT Commit to Indigenous-Led Conservation
Canada and NWT commit to Indigenous-led conservation, expanding protected areas, safeguarding species, and aligning with Canada’s 30x30 goal, backed by up to $20M in federal funding.
27 February 2025by OnestopESG
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Major Banks Scale Back Public DEI Commitments
Major banks, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, are scaling back public DEI commitments amid political scrutiny and cost concerns, signaling a shift in corporate social responsibility strategies.
25 February 2025by OnestopESG
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Musk’s ‘Efficiency’ Agency Website Adds Data from Controversial Think Tank
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), which he claims promotes “maximum transparency,” has integrated data from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), a think tank known for challenging climate policies. CEI has ties to fossil fuel interests and has been involved in efforts to block major climate agreements. Critics argue that Doge’s reliance on CEI’s data raises concerns about its objectivity and potential political influence.
17 February 2025by OnestopESG
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China Unveils Its First Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards
China launches its first Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards, focusing on transparency, accountability, and ESG alignment. Voluntary now, they aim for full adoption by 2030
24 December 2024by OnestopESG
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