Tag: #eSG

Despite ESG claims, mining firm is damaging Minas Gerais environment and communities

Despite ESG claims, mining firm is damaging Minas Gerais environment and communities

In a well-marketed ESG strategy, mining firm CBA attempts to portray itself as part of the "climate fight." But local stakeholders are either ignored or silenced

5 months ago • Sophie Egar and Joseph Bouchard

Market Roundup: JBS faces greenwashing questions as it eyes New York move

Market Roundup: JBS faces greenwashing questions as it eyes New York move

The Brazilian meatpacking company is being accused of concealing damages that its operations cause to the Amazon

7 months ago • Diogo Rodriguez

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Market Roundup: Eyeing foreign investors, Brazil launches ESG bond framework

The Finance Ministry wants to raise up to USD 2 billion by year-end through the issuance of debt securities with sustainability at their core

7 months ago • Diogo Rodriguez

Brazil moves to make public tenders more sustainable

Brazil moves to make public tenders more sustainable

A new law introducing more sustainable criteria for public tenders was expected to take effect in April but will now be enforced in early 2024. But experts point to persistent obstacles to implementing the changes

9 months ago • Ana Clara Faria

Market roundup: An ESG watchdog?

Market roundup: An ESG watchdog?

A Brazilian fund manager is moving to flag companies that harm the environment to encourage a change in corporate culture

1 year ago • Maria Luiza Dourado

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Exclusive: Brazilian construction giant Andrade Gutierrez suffers major data breach

The systems of Andrade Gutierrez, one of Brazil's leading construction conglomerates, were breached by a group of hackers, exposing throngs of sensitive personal data of employees and partnering companies

1 year ago • Amanda Audi

ESG labeled debt emissions dropped 38 percent in the country last year. But the scenario is less negative than it seems

Market roundup: Brazil’s ESG-bond boom loses steam

ESG-labeled debt emissions dropped 38 percent in the country last year. But the scenario is less negative than it seems

1 year ago • Ana Ferraz and Fabiane Ziolla Menezes

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Market roundup: It’s time to put some serious money into the Amazon

Fiinsa, a festival for social impact investing and bioeconomy businesses, has issued a wake-up call ahead of its second edition, taking place in Manaus next week

1 year ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes and Ana Ferraz