SustainCase newsletter – wk1, 2025
Japan To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions 60% by 2035
Japan’s environment and industry ministries have finalized a plan to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 60% from 2013 levels by 2035, marking an ambitious update to its prior target of a 46% reduction by 2030.
https://esgnews.com/japan-to-cut-greenhouse-gas-emissions-60-by-2035/
EFRAG Releases Sustainability Reporting Standard for Small Companies
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) announced the release of its voluntary sustainability reporting standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME), aimed at enabling micro-, small- and medium-sized companies to report on ESG issues in a simplified and consistent way.
Case study: How DNB works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
December 31, 2024 – DNB Bank ASA (DNB), Norway’s largest financial services group, is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with a global presence in 17 countries through subsidiaries, branch offices, and representative offices. The Group provides a comprehensive suite of financial services, including loans, savings plans, advisory services, insurance, and pension products tailored for individuals, businesses, and the public sector. DNB 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 RBI works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
December 18, 2024 – Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) considers Austria, where it stands as a prominent corporate and investment bank, and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as its core market. Its network of subsidiary banks spans 12 markets within the region. Additionally, the Group encompasses a variety of financial service providers that operate in fields such as leasing, asset management, and mergers & acquisitions. RBI 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.