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Exxon Files Lawsuit Against Investors’ Climate Proposal
Exxon says the investors are "driven by an extreme agenda" and that their repeated proposals do not serve investors' interests or promote long-term shareholder value.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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New Hampshire Bill Would Make Use of ESG in Investments a Felony
The bill would punish “knowingly” using ESG factors in investment decisions with up to 20 years in prison. The state’s House of Representatives will hold a public hearing Feb. 1 to receive feedback.
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- Environment, Investing
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- North America
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- ESG, governance, regulations
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Young Investors Have Weakened Their Stance on ESG, Study Reveals
Gen Z and millennials are less prepared to give up returns to meet their ideals.
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- Investing
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- Global
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Kenyan Climate Tech Startup Octavia Carbon Secures Funding for Carbon Capture Technology
Octavia Carbon not only pioneers in technological solutions but also provides a platform for the purchase of carbon credits.
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- Environment, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Deutsche Bank Becomes First Bank to Join #BackBlue Ocean Finance Commitment
#BackBlue is a UN-backed blue finance commitment focused on driving sustainable investment into Ocean and coastal resilience.
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- Environment, Investing
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- Global
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TIIP Releases New Report that Provides Guidance for Investors Assessing the Influence of System-Level Investing
New report includes detailed case studies for applying the process to systemic issues like climate change, income inequality, and racial inequity
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- Environment, Investing
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- Global
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Press Release: Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) Secures $20 Million in Funding Led by Africa50 and AfricInvest For A Continent-Wide Expansion
The funding will enable AHN to accelerate its growth and address significant gaps in the availability of high quality, affordable renal care across Africa.
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- Health Care, Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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A Rush for Lithium in Africa Risks Fuelling Corruption and Failing Citizens
Cases show that as the lithium rush ramps up, some of the risks facing mineral-rich countries are all too real.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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