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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Landmark Climate Case at UN's Top Court: Small Island Nations Demand Accountability

IIM Calcutta and TalentSprint To Launch Executive Programme in Corporate Sustainability

IIM Calcutta, in partnership with TalentSprint, has introduced an Executive Programme in Corporate Sustainability, designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into profitable business strategies.