SustainCase newsletter – wk4, January 2025
Google Signs Largest-Ever Biochar Carbon Removal Purchase Deals
Google announced that is has signed the largest-ever biochar-based carbon removal agreements, with two new 100,000 tonne deals to buy carbon removal credits from India-based Varaha and California-based Charm Industrial, for a total of 200,000 tonnes by 2030.
https://www.esgtoday.com/google-signs-largest-ever-biochar-carbon-removal-purchase-deals/
From Trump to a ‘game-changing’ lawsuit: Seven big climate and nature moments coming in 2025
Some key events coming up in 2025 have game-changing potential for our planet. Two of the BBC’s environment journalists analyse what they could mean for the climate and nature. As countries unveil new climate targets, Donald Trump enters the White House for a second term and a potentially game-changing ruling for future climate lawsuits unfolds – 2025 is set to be a big year for climate and nature.
Case study: How LBBW works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
January 21, 2025 – Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW) is a universal bank of medium size, serving as the central institution for savings banks in Baden-Württemberg, Saxony, and Rhineland-Palatinate. With total assets amounting to EUR 333 billion and approximately 10,400 employees as of December 31, 2023, LBBW ranks among Germany’s largest banks. Its primary focus areas include corporate banking, particularly catering to SMEs, as well as private customer services and collaboration with savings banks. LBBW 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 RFHL works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
January 16, 2025 – Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) is the legal owner of all the banks within the Republic Group. The establishment of this holding company aligns with international best practices and was designed to enhance operational efficiency and optimize Group management. This structure ultimately delivers increased value to shareholders and clients, while supporting greater strategic focus and diversification. RFHL 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.