SustainCase newsletter – wk34, August 2024
68% of Large U.S. Companies Now Have Dedicated Sustainability Reporting Budgets: EcoOnline Survey
Over two thirds of large companies in the U.S. have put in place dedicated budgets for sustainability reporting, and nearly all plan to increase spending on sustainability and compliance reporting, and would advance their sustainability efforts even in the absence of climate and sustainability regulations, viewing sustainability as a company value driver, according to a new survey by ESG and EHS solutions provider EcoOnline.
Poland and Hungary become key new drivers of Europe’s solar growth
Electricity generation from solar farms is growing faster in Central and Eastern Europe than in any other European region, vastly exceeding the growth rates seen in both wealthier and sunnier parts of the continent.
Case study: How the Bank of Jilin works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
August 21, 2024 – Established in October 2007 from the restructured City Commercial Bank of Changchun, the Bank of Jilin stands as the sole city commercial bank in Jilin Province. It employs 10,915 people and operates 364 outlets across nine cities and prefectures in Jilin Province, as well as in Shenyang and Dalian. The Bank of Jilin 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 IndiGo creates economic value for its stakeholders
August 21, 2024 – InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) is a leading air transportation system in India providing air connectivity to 73 Indian communities and cities for tens of millions of, primarily Indian, citizens, with the largest aircraft fleet in India serving domestic and international markets in and out of India. As an organisation, IndiGo believes that integrating ESG is critical to not only its operations, but also for creating shared value for all its stakeholders. Read more.