SustainCase newsletter – wk5, January 2025
Nearly Two-thirds of Employees Say Employers Not Doing Enough to Address Climate Change and Sustainability: Deloitte Survey
A majority of people globally believe that their companies are not doing enough to address climate change and sustainability, and many are taking or considering climate change-related significant lifestyle changes in areas affecting consumption, living location and work choices, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte.
Michael Bloomberg steps in to help fund UN climate body after Trump withdrawal
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropy arm said on Thursday it will provide funding to help cover the U.S. contribution to the U.N. climate body’s budget, filling a gap left by President Donald Trump.
Case study: How Areti Bank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
January 28, 2025 – Areti Bank employs a diversified business model aimed at catering to a broad spectrum of customer segments across multiple geographic areas. As a digital bank, Areti offers an extensive array of financial products and services specifically tailored to the requirements of individual and corporate clients. With a firm commitment to sustainable banking, Areti Bank’s mission is to create positive outcomes for both people and the environment. Areti Bank 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 Akbank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
January 22, 2025 – Founded in Adana on January 30, 1948, Akbank T.A.Ş. is a privately-owned commercial bank created to offer resources and assistance to local cotton producers. Its mission encompasses conducting all types of banking transactions and engaging in any economic, financial, and commercial activities permitted by the Laws of the Republic of Turkey. Akbank’s General Directorate is situated in Istanbul, and the bank operates a comprehensive service network that includes a Data and Life Center, 19 Regional Directorates across Turkey, 705 branches, and a workforce of 12,864 employees, all supported by advanced technological infrastructure. Akbank 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.