SustainCase newsletter – wk51, December 2024
Canada Sets Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 45% – 50% by 2035
The Government of Canada announced a new climate goal, setting a target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% to 50% by 2035, on a 2005 basis.
https://www.esgtoday.com/canada-sets-goal-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-45-50-by-2035/
How Women Will Lead the Charge in Global Emission Reduction
Women are at the forefront of reducing Scope 3 emissions, with KPMG and WEF emphasizing their leadership in promoting transparency and accountability. According to KPMG, “research indicates women’s empowerment and participation in decision-making processes are correlated with enhanced environmental stewardship.”
Case study: How VP Bank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
December 17, 2024 – VP Bank Group provides services across major financial hubs, including its home base in Liechtenstein, along with five international locations in Switzerland, Luxembourg, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the British Virgin Islands. Known for its solid and transparent business model, VP Bank focuses on private banking and intermediary business in its international markets, while serving as a universal bank within Liechtenstein. VP 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 Caja de Ingenieros works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
December 12, 2024 – Caja de Ingenieros is a cooperative group offering credit, financial, and insurance services, with a 55-year history of serving individuals, professionals, and businesses—particularly SMEs—across Spain. It operates on a sustainable business model where clients are also members and, as such, co-owners of the bank. By the end of 2022, Caja de Ingenieros had 215,000 members, a turnover of 8.244 billion euros, and a network of 32 offices. Caja de Ingenieros 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.