Norway Proposes 40% Gender Quota for Large Unlisted Firms
Large private Norwegian firms must have boards that comprise at least 40% of women or they will be shut down, the government proposed in a bill on Monday, in a
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Microsoft, Salesforce Join Startups With Products to Track Emissions
Growing regulation on greenhouse gas disclosure has sparked demand for help from the tech industry. A rush of regulation and investor pressure is forcing companies to do a better job of tallying
EU Seeks Deal on World-First Carbon Border Tariff
The European Union is hoping to reach a deal late on Monday to impose a carbon dioxide tariff on imports of polluting goods such as steel and cement, a scheme
Croatia’s Coast Turns to Solar in Bid to Become Energy-Sustainable
As high electricity bills have closed most hotels along Croatia’s Adriatic coast ahead of the winter season, the mayor of the Dalmatian port town of Makarska is making plans to
EIB Grants €790 Million Loan to Czech Utility ČEZ for New Renewable Energy Sources
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, will lend €790 million to the Czech energy utility company ČEZ. The loan will fund the expansion of the national
Air Liquide, Fluxys Belgium and Port of Antwerp-Bruges Awarded EU Funding for Building the [email protected] CO2 Export Hub
The EU Commission has announced it will grant Air Liquide, Fluxys Belgium and Port of Antwerp-Bruges €144.6 million under the Connecting Europe Facility for Energy (CEF-E) funding program. The funding
Mexican Airline Volaris Exploring Sustainable Fuel Options
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris is exploring options to obtain sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including a potential deal in the United States, the airline’s top executive said in an interview following
Volkswagen AG Reaches 400,000 EV Charging Points in Europe with Elli
Volkswagen AG and its charging and energy brand Elli have reached their next milestone: With 400,000 charging points, Elli is now operating the greatest charging network in Europe, with more
Sustainable Energy Fund Africa provides $10 million grant to support Tulu Moye Geothermal Resource Development
The SEFA grant complements existing facilities to mitigate the high risk associated with drilling activities and help attract commercial debt capital to finance the project The Board of Directors of
DOE Announces $8 Million to Integrate Solar Energy Production with Farming
Coast to Coast Agrivoltaic Research Projects Will Enhance Economic Opportunities for Farmers and Reduce Barriers to Solar Energy Adoption in Rural Communities The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $8
EU Launches European Solar PV Industry Alliance to Boost Solar Power and Energy Security
The European Commission together with industrial actors, research institutes, associations and other relevant parties launched the European Solar PV Industry Alliance. The alliance will help mitigating supply risk by securing diversification
Pernod Ricard to Build $250 Million Carbon Neutral Distillery in Kentucky
This investment follows recent announcements of €400 million behind extended and more sustainable facilities in Ireland and Scotland. Pernod Ricard announces a significant move to further leverage the strong growth
Air Products and AES to Invest $4 Billion to Build Green Hydrogen Production Facility in Texas
Project Capable of Producing over 200 Metric Tons Per Day of Green Hydrogen, Powered by Approximately 1.4 Gigawatts of Renewable Electricity Air Products and The AES Corporation announced plans to invest
bp to Explore Potential for Green Hydrogen Production in Egypt
bp signed a MoU with the Government of Egypt under which it will explore the potential for establishing a new green hydrogen production facility in the country. The MoU was
M&S and bp pulse to bring EV charging to customers
Marks & Spencer (M&S) and bp pulse have signed an exclusive agreement to bring high-speed EV charge points to the M&S store estate across the UK. The agreement will see
Accenture Report: Companies Can Improve Sustainability by Finding Carbon Emissions Hot Spots Across Supply Chains
Data model mapping relationships between industries and countries provides better visibility in complex supply chain networks, enabling more effective strategies to significantly reduce Scope 3 emissions by 2050 Companies need
EU Council and Parliament Strike Provisional Deal to Reduce Flight Emissions
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on the revision of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) rules applying to the aviation sector. The agreement
ExxonMobil to Invest $17 Billion in Lower-Emissions Initiatives through 2027
ExxonMobil announced its corporate plan for the next five years, with a sizeable increase in investments aimed at emission reductions and accretive lower-emission initiatives, including its Low Carbon Solutions business.
Western Asset Management Invests in World Bank US$25 Million Sustainable Development Bond for Climate Action
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, AAA/Aaa) issued an IDR 400 billion (USDeq. 25 million) 5-year Sustainable Development Bond due December 2027. This transaction is part
Deloitte Report: 99% of Public Companies Expect to Invest in ESG Reporting and Tech by Next Year
New Deloitte survey of 300 senior finance, accounting, legal and sustainability leaders highlights increased preparations and planned investments underway to address challenges and growing expectations for high-quality reporting Why this mattersSustainability and
