SustainCase newsletter – wk12, March 2025
EcoVadis Launches Carbon Data Exchange to Enable Scope 3 Emissions Data Collection
Business sustainability ratings and solutions provider EcoVadis announced the launch of Carbon Data Network, a new data exchange aimed at enabling companies to access reliable primary carbon data from their suppliers.
Wind and Solar Overtake Coal Power for First Time in U.S.
Wind and solar energy generated more electricity in the U.S. than coal for the first time last year, according to analysis from clean-energy think tank Ember. The two renewable energy sources accounted for 17% of the country’s power mix while coal fell to a low of 15%, it said.
Case study: How Banco Sabadell works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
March 18, 2025 – Banco Sabadell is among the largest financial institutions within Spain’s financial landscape, boasting a geographically diverse portfolio—76% of its business is in Spain, 22% in the UK, and 2% in Mexico. Additionally, its customer base has grown to be six times larger than it was in 2008, all while maintaining robust solvency and liquidity. Banco Sabadell 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 Banco Promerica Guatemala works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
March 13, 2025 – Banco Promerica Guatemala is a member of the Promerica Group, a financial institution with over 30 years of experience operating in nine countries across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Its presence extends to Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, the Cayman Islands, and the Dominican Republic. The bank is supported by a multinational team of bankers who possess extensive expertise in the financial sector. Banco Promerica Guatemala 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.