SustainCase newsletter – wk23, June 2025
Google Backs AgTech Projects to Save 2 Billion Liters of Water on U.S. Farms
Google and agtech solutions provider Arable announced a water replenishment-focused collaboration, with Google agreeing to fund projects to bring Arable’s efficient irrigation technology to farmers in North and South Carolina.
EU Climate Progress Nears 2030 Targets, but Gaps Remain in Agriculture and Transport
The European Union is closing in on its 2030 climate and energy targets, according to the European Commission’s latest assessment of Member States’ National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs).
Case study: How de Volksbank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
June 3, 2025 – De Volksbank is the fourth-largest retail bank in the Netherlands, specializing in user-friendly and straightforward financial solutions. This includes mortgages, savings, payment services, insurance and investment products tailored to meet the needs of private individuals, self-employed individuals, and small businesses. The bank’s mission is centred around providing ‘Banking with a human touch’. De Volksbank 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 Crédit Mutuel works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
May 29, 2025 – The Crédit Mutuel group offers a comprehensive array of banking and insurance services through its four regional groups and their subsidiaries. It consists of a group of cooperative banking and financial institutions with strong ties to various regions throughout France. With a workforce of 84,584, it caters to 37.8 million customers, including 8.9 million mutual shareholders, to effectively address the needs of both individuals and communities. The group also maintains an international footprint, particularly in Europe, with significant operations in Germany, Belgium, Spain, and Luxembourg. Crédit Mutuel 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.