先週のESGニュース vol.032 | サステナブル・ラボ

※English follows Japanese.

Curated by Natsuki Takagi（PR for ESG）

（2024/7/23）

（2024/7/25）

EUの市場規制機関である欧州証券市場庁（ESMA）が、「持続可能な金融規制の枠組みに関する意見書（Opinion on the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework）」を公表。
意見書では、サステナブル投資へのアクセスを促進し、サステナブル経済へ移行するための資金調達を支援することを目的とし、すべての金融商品に対する最低限の持続可能性の開示要件の実施、ESGデータ商品の規制、サステナブル投資商品と移行投資商品のカテゴリー設定等、一連の重要な勧告を定めている。
これにより、金融商品の透明性と比較可能性の向上を図る予定だ。

（2024/7/26）

（2024/7/26）

運送大手のDHLは、グーグル社およびエンビジョン社との間で、国際的な輸送網から排出される二酸化炭素の削減と、持続可能な航空燃料（SAF）への投資拡大を目的とした2つの取引に調印した。
同社はグーグル社と提携し、同社の「DHL Express GoGreen Plus」サービスをハイテク大手企業に提供することで、航空貨物輸送技術の脱炭素化を目指すと発表した。また、持続可能な運送ソリューションの開発、SAFイノベーションの拡大、再生可能エネルギー調達の加速のため、グリーンテクノロジー企業であるエンビジョングループと協業すると発表した。

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（July 23, 2024）

The study by MSCI ESG Research, revealed that companies with higher ESG ratings generally experience lower financing costs, both in equity and debt markets. This relationship holds true even after accounting for various factors such as home market, sector, and credit quality.

（July 25, 2024）

EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced the publication of its “Opinion on the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework,” setting out a series of key recommendations aimed at facilitating investor access to sustainable investments and supporting the financing of the transition to a sustainable economy, including implementing requirements for basic sustainability disclosures for all financial products（This would include basic environmental and social indicators to improve transparency and comparability among financial products.）, regulating ESG data products, and establishing categories for sustainable and transition investment products.

（July 26, 2024）

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. has published its Human Rights Report 2024, the third edition of its Human Rights Report, following its request to become the first Japanese financial institution to publish a Human Rights Report in 2022.
The 2024 edition comprehensively discloses the Bank’s efforts to respect human rights, including the implementation status of enhanced due diligence on business partners and the operation of a grievance mechanism for victims’ relief.

（July 26, 2024）

DHL signed two deals this week with Google and Envision aimed at reducing emissions generated by its global shipping and transportation network and increasing its investment in sustainable aviation fuel.
The shipping and logistics company said Wednesday it was teaming up with Google to decarbonize air cargo transportation technologies by offering its “DHL Express GoGreen Plus” service to the tech giant. The service uses sustainable aviation fuel for deliveries, allowing customers to slash carbon dioxide equivalent emissions associated with their shipments.
The deal came shortly after DHL announced Monday it was collaborating with green technology company Envision Group to develop sustainable logistics solutions, increase SAF innovation and accelerate its renewable energy procurement.