SustainCase newsletter – wk2, January 2025
Seven proven ways to help the planet in 2025
In 2024, the critical 1.5C threshold was breached for a full year for the first time, highlighting the urgent need to rapidly cut global emissions. Much of the work needed to curb climate change goes beyond the remit of individuals – from scaling up renewable energy to stopping the production of oil, gas and coal. But research shows that individual actions can add up too.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241231-seven-proven-ways-to-help-the-planet
Scottish Islands pioneer waste-to-fuel revolution in UK local government
The Western Isles are writing a new chapter in sustainable waste management as Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) launches an innovative waste-to-fuel conversion partnership with biotechnology company Advetec to transform their waste crisis into an energy opportunity.
Case study: How KLP Banken works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
January 7, 2025 – KLP Banken AS, entirely owned by Kommunal Landspensjonskasse mutual insurance company (KLP), operates with two subsidiaries: KLP Kommunekreditt AS and KLP Boligkreditt AS. The bank provides straightforward, competitively priced banking products and services, supported by effective digital solutions for easy setup and management. Through these offerings, KLP Banken also aims to enhance the appeal of companies that have selected KLP as their pension provider, positioning them as attractive employers. KLP Banken is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities. Read more.
Case study: How Groupe BPCE works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
January 2, 2025 – Groupe BPCE is the second-largest banking group in France, contributing to over 20% of the country’s economy. It serves 35 million customers, including individuals, professionals, associations, businesses of all sizes, and institutional clients. Across France and internationally, its divisions provide tailored solutions in areas such as Retail Banking, Insurance, Financial Solutions & Expertise, Payments, Asset & Wealth Management, and Corporate & Investment Banking. Groupe BPCE is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities. Read more.