Fresh Moves in Sustainable Finance and Awards
Sustainable finance isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s steering the whole conversation about how companies handle their money and reputation. The latest big splash from BusinessGreen puts the sustainable finance world front and center with the announcement of finalists for the Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2025. These awards aren’t your run-of-the-mill recognitions. They're honoring fund managers who are doubling down on responsible investment strategies and making sure every dollar does environmental good. Fonds aren’t judged just by their bottom line, but by the impact their investments have on climate and society. It’s a clear sign that managing money and saving the planet are locked hand-in-hand.
It doesn’t stop there. Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has gotten a nod in these reports. While details are scarce, LGIM has a well-known track record in integrating ESG (that’s environmental, social, and governance) benchmarks into their operations. Their inclusion points to the trend: huge investor groups are shaping how companies think about risk—not just the financial kind, but climate, social responsibility, and all-around transparency.
- Green business awards have also opened submissions, showing how the bar keeps rising for what counts as 'green'.
- Electric vehicle incentives are still making news—these perks matter for companies trying to cut their fleet emissions and for anyone considering an EV for their commute.
Supply Chains, Carbon Crunching, and Tech Tools
Let’s shift gears to corporate responsibility. If you wondered what big companies are actually doing about climate change, here’s some good news: they have to get serious about their supply chains. For instance, lots of firms are trying to prevent deforestation by going deep into how critical raw materials—like palm oil—are sourced. More and more businesses are publicly committing to sustainable palm oil, which has been a tricky, controversial commodity for years. Monitoring every link in the supply chain is a must for firms hoping to avoid environmental scandals and support biodiversity.
Another spotlight? Innovations in carbon accounting. You’re going to hear the word 'insetting' more often—that’s where food companies, instead of just offsetting emissions, invest directly in practical solutions within their own supply chains. The real target? Scope 3 emissions, which are everything outside of direct corporate control, like those generated by suppliers or customers. More companies want to prove they actually shrink their footprint, rather than just paying someone else to plant trees somewhere else.
Tech giant Google is even rolling out new tools for marketers chasing better environmental impact measurement. Companies want real numbers, not just marketing spin, so these tools are designed to help them figure out what their ads and campaigns actually do to the environment.
- Blockchain collaborations are emerging in food safety: Transparency in the production line—from farm to table—can help spot problems fast and reassure buyers.
- Deforestation prevention is no longer only an ideal; it’s a business commitment. Supply chain transparency is set to become an industry standard.
All together, BusinessGreen’s coverage reveals a trend: climate action, sustainability, and clean business practices aren’t fringe priorities—they’re becoming the main event in everything from finance to food. With solid attention on awards, new tech, and fresh business commitments, companies are getting real about their climate impact, and readers can see clearly who’s leading the way.
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