Japan To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions 60% by 2035 | EFRAG Releases Sustainability Reporting Standard for Small Companies

Japan To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions 60% by 2035

Japan’s environment and industry ministries have finalized a plan to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 60% from 2013 levels by 2035, marking an ambitious update to its prior target of a 46% reduction by 2030. Read more.

EFRAG Releases Sustainability Reporting Standard for Small Companies

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) announced the release of its voluntary sustainability reporting standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME), aimed at enabling micro-, small- and medium-sized companies to report on ESG issues in a simplified and consistent way. Read more.

Case study: How DNB works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

December 31, 2024 – DNB Bank ASA (DNB), Norway’s largest financial services group, is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with a global presence in 17 countries through subsidiaries, branch offices, and representative offices. The Group provides a comprehensive suite of financial services, including loans, savings plans, advisory services, insurance, and pension products tailored for individuals, businesses, and the public sector. DNB 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 RBI works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices

December 18, 2024 – Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) considers Austria, where it stands as a prominent corporate and investment bank, and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as its core market. Its network of subsidiary banks spans 12 markets within the region. Additionally, the Group encompasses a variety of financial service providers that operate in fields such as leasing, asset management, and mergers & acquisitions. RBI 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.

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