Switzerland‑based chemistry and analytics services provider Solvias has strengthened its ESG positioning after earning an EcoVadis Bronze Medal , placing the company in the top 35% of more than 100,000 assessed firms globally . The rating reflects significant progress across environmental, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement metrics, reinforcing the growing importance of ESG performance within the broader life sciences supply chain. The recognition follows Solvias’...

Vietnam’s VPBank is seeking a $1.2 billion sustainability‑linked loan , marking one of the largest ESG‑aligned financings in Vietnam’s banking sector to date. The three‑year facility is being coordinated by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) , supported by more than a dozen mandated lenders. The deal reflects the growing appetite for ESG‑linked capital across emerging markets, even as global issuance moderates. Sustainability‑linked loans reached $139 billion in 2025 and are projected to...

Sustainability isn’t only about carbon, energy, and waste. It’s also about how well our systems work for people — and whether opportunity, safety, and care responsibilities are shared fairly. That’s where gender balance comes in. When organizations treat sustainability as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), gender balance sits right in the “S”: fair access, equal opportunity, and inclusive design. In practice, it shows up in small, everyday moments that either support equality — or...