SustainCase newsletter – wk11, March 2025

U.S. Rejects UN Sustainable Development Goals
The U.S. under the Trump administration stated that it “rejects and denounces” the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), the key global goals adopted by nations unanimously in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, aimed at tackling global environmental and social challenges.
https://www.esgtoday.com/u-s-rejects-un-sustainable-development-goals/
Lack of clarity on Asia’s climate adaptation plans hinders private investment: report
There is a lack of clarity among Asian regulators on their countries’ national climate adaptation plans, as well as investment opportunities for such actions, a recent report by the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) showed.
Case study: How Banco Popular works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
March 6, 2025 – Banco Popular was officially founded on June 30, 1950, and began serving the public on December 18 of that year. The bank aims to align its business strategy with the needs of individuals and the objectives of society, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Climate Agreement, and pertinent national and regional frameworks. Banco Popular 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.