AIB Raises €500 Million in Seventh Green Bond to Fund Ireland’s Energy Transition
AIB successfully raised €500 million through its seventh green bond issuance, reaffirming its leadership role in climate finance. (ESG News) Read more
IFAC updates educational standards to include sustainability
As per ESG News, The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has announced revisions to the International Education Standards (IES), incorporating sustainability competence into the training of professional accountants. These updates to IES 2, 3, and 4 establish a global baseline for sustainability competence, ensuring accountants are equipped to handle sustainability-related disclosure and assurance standards. Read more
Carney Eliminates Canada’s Consumer Carbon Tax
As per ESG Today, Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney signed an order on Friday eliminating a controversial consumer carbon tax, the “fuel charge,” effective April 1, 2025. It was introduced in 2019, to put a price on carbon for businesses and consumers in order to incentivize emissions reductions and to adopt cleaner technologies and products.
