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A sharp rise in coal-linked air pollution across Johannesburg is prompting a technology-led response, as South African scientists prepare to launch a real-time air quality warning app later this year....
French utility Engie is negotiating with the Trump administration over a possible refund for U.S. offshore wind project leases, as shifting federal priorities disrupt one of the country’s key clean...
The UK government is accelerating its clean energy transition, framing it as a direct response to renewed volatility in global fossil fuel markets and a cornerstone of long-term economic security....
The European Union is preparing to warn member states against shutting down nuclear power plants prematurely, as policymakers confront renewed energy volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and rising fuel costs....
Pressure Builds Ahead of ISSB Decision on Nature Reporting A coalition of sustainability leaders, scientists, financial institutions and civil society groups is urging the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to...
MAIRE has secured €185 million ($200 million) through a sustainability-linked Schuldschein loan, extending its push to align corporate financing with decarbonization performance while reducing borrowing costs. The privately placed, senior...
As sustainability regulations multiply across jurisdictions, Novata has expanded its Regulatory Navigator to help private market participants move from fragmented compliance tracking to structured, decision-ready oversight. The update introduces a...
Apple has confirmed a major leadership transition that will reshape governance at the world’s most valuable technology company. From September 1, 2026, Tim Cook will step into the role of...
DBS has appointed Kelvin Wong as Chief Sustainability Officer, handing one of the region’s most closely watched banking sustainability mandates to an internal executive with deep experience in energy, infrastructure...
Heineken has appointed Simon Henzell-Thomas as Global Sustainability Director, placing a seasoned climate and stakeholder engagement leader at the centre of its next phase of ESG execution. The move comes...
Europe’s push to secure critical raw materials for its energy transition is accelerating as Siemens and Vulcan Energy formalize a long-term partnership to develop the Lionheart lithium and renewable energy...
Vietnam is preparing to extend preferential tax rates for electric vehicles through to 2030, doubling down on fiscal policy to accelerate transport decarbonisation and build a domestic EV industry. The...
The British government has confirmed it will abolish its Carbon Price Support levy on electricity generation from April 2028, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to carbon pricing...
Apple has reached a new benchmark in its environmental strategy, reporting that 30 percent of materials used across all products shipped in 2025 came from recycled sources. The milestone, disclosed...
Institutional investors are facing a growing paradox. Climate data is abundant, yet translating it into actionable investment insight remains difficult. In response, Glass Lewis has launched Climate Intelligence, a new...
ESG Investing Top Picks 2026 Updated: April 2026 Top 20 ESG ETFs in 2026: Best Funds Ranked by Return and Risk-Adjusted Performance We rank the best ESG ETFs of 2026...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, regulators and governments signaled a sharper focus on competitiveness, simplification, and measurable standards. ISO introduced a new global benchmark for environmental performance,...
ESG News · ESG ETF Market Signals · Friday, April 17, 2026 Data reflects Thursday, April 16, 2026 close · For risk desks & institutional investors Yesterday’s ESG ETF session...
A new report from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) warns that the global economy is entering an era of “water bankruptcy,” as climate disruption and declining investment destabilize the...
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has listed Africa’s first nature-linked performance-based bond, marking a structural shift in how environmental outcomes are financed across emerging markets. The R2.5 billion FirstRand Bank Cape...
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