SustainCase newsletter – wk30, July 2024
74% of Public Companies Plan to Invest in Sustainability Reporting Technology and Tools Over Next Year: Deloitte Survey
Approximately three quarters of public companies report that they are likely to invest in new technology or tools to help improve their ESG disclosure capabilities over the next year, as nearly all companies are preparing to meet increased reporting requirements, yet data quality remains the top ESG challenge, according to a new survey released by global professional services company Deloitte.
EU Announces Record €7 Billion Investment in Climate-Focused Transport Infrastructure
The European Commission has announced a record €7 billion investment in sustainable, safe, and smart transport infrastructure through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This marks the largest call under the current CEF Transport programme, with funds allocated to 134 projects.
Case study: How Íslandsbanki works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
July 23, 2024 – Íslandsbanki is a comprehensive full-service bank, renowned for leading the financial services sector in Iceland. It provides a wide range of products and services, including savings options, lending, payment services, and investment banking services. Additionally, IS Funds, a subsidiary of Íslandsbanki, is a leader in fund management in Iceland. Íslandsbanki 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 Prysmian creates economic value for its stakeholders
July 22, 2024 – With a direct presence in more than 50 countries around the world, 108 plants, 26 R&D centres and over 30,000 employees, Prysmian is a global leader in the energy and telecommunications cable systems industry. Creating long-term value for all its stakeholders, is an essential element of Prysmian’s Sustainability Strategy. Read more.