SustainCase newsletter – wk38, September 2025
U.S. EPA to Scrap Requirements to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), a key source of transparency into industrial emissions through mandatory GHG disclosures from thousands of the most carbon-intensive facilities in the U.S.
https://www.esgtoday.com/u-s-epa-to-scrap-requirements-to-report-greenhouse-gas-emissions/
Protecting Nature Could Unlock Growth and Jobs, Says World Bank Report
A new World Bank report warns that environmental decline is not only a climate crisis but also a major drag on economic growth. The study, Reboot Development: The Economics of a Livable Planet, finds that 90% of the world’s population lives with degraded land, unhealthy air, or water stress — and in low-income countries, eight in ten lack all three basic conditions.
Case study: How Hengfeng Bank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
September 16, 2025 – Hengfeng Bank is among China’s 12 national joint-stock commercial banks, operating a total of 333 branches across the country. These include nineteen primary branches, one direct branch, two franchised institutions, 38 second-level branches, and 273 sub-branches and branch offices. As a comprehensive financial institution, Hengfeng Bank offers a diverse range of services. Its main areas of operation are Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, and Interbank transactions. Hengfeng Bank 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 OTP Group works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
September 11, 2025 – OTP Group is among the fastest-growing independent banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe, distinguished by its deep regional expertise and enduring dedication to the area. Employing nearly 40,000 staff members, the Group offers comprehensive financial services to 17 million customers across 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. OTP Group 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.
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