Category: Climate
The LEGO Group is expanding its sustainability efforts with a DKK 19 million commitment toward four carbon removal projects in collaboration with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi. The projects aim...
Expanding Global Renewable Footprint Amazon and Iberdrola, a leading clean energy provider, have expanded their renewable energy partnership with an additional 476 MW in power purchase agreements (PPAs). This brings...
New Zealand has announced its second international climate target, aiming for a 51-55% reduction in emissions from 2005 levels by 2035, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts confirmed today. “We have...
Zurich Insurance Group has secured a long-term carbon dioxide removal agreement with Nellie, marking a milestone in commercial-scale engineered carbon removal. Why It Matters: After three years of development, Nellie’s...
Meta and Zelestra have expanded their clean energy partnership, signing four new EAPAs that will support the construction of 720 MWdc of solar projects across Hopkins, Lamar, Lampasas, and Henderson...
Repsol has approved a landmark investment in Catalonia to build Europe’s first facility transforming municipal waste into renewable methanol—a crucial fuel for decarbonizing transport and promoting the circular economy. “This...
Britain submitted its climate action plan to the UNFCCC, confirming its commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035. This follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s pledge at COP29...
What’s new: The IFRS Foundation published Applying IFRS S1 when reporting only climate-related disclosures in accordance with IFRS S2, a guide aimed at helping companies navigate climate-specific reporting under ISSB...
Blueleaf Energy and Jakson Green are joining forces to develop a 1-gigawatt (GW) solar portfolio in Rajasthan, India. The $400 million investment aims to accelerate India’s clean energy transition. The...
TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics have signed a physical Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply renewable electricity to STMicroelectronics’ sites in France. The agreement, commencing in January 2025, guarantees 1.5 TWh of...
Switzerland’s Updated Climate Commitments The Federal Council has approved Switzerland’s new climate reduction target under the Paris Agreement, reinforcing its commitment to cutting emissions primarily through domestic measures. “The objectives...
Schneider Electric and Atmen have joined forces to drive digital innovation in sustainability compliance and traceability for power-to-X (PtX) supply chains. Why It Matters: With operations in over 100 countries,...
LRQA has acquired RESET Carbon, a leading corporate and supply chain carbon management firm, reinforcing its commitment to ESG assurance, sustainability, and risk management. Why it matters: The acquisition strengthens...
Manulife Forest Fund Manulife Investment Management Closes $480M Forest Climate Fund Key Takeaways: Manulife Investment Management has completed the third and final close of its $480.1 million Manulife Forest Climate Fund,...
The BBC has unveiled its first Climate Transition Plan, outlining its roadmap to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050. This milestone reflects the Corporation’s dedication to building a sustainable organization...
Qatar is accelerating its commitment to sustainable development with a $2.5 billion (QR9.10bn) green bond initiative targeting renewable energy projects, infrastructure improvements, and environmentally friendly real estate development. Michael Brady,...
Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP, UN Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions, and former New York City mayor, has pledged to fund U.S. obligations under the Paris Agreement....
EIT InnoEnergy, the European Union-backed leader in sustainable energy innovation, closed 2024 with €4.3 billion raised for its portfolio of cleantech start-ups and scale-ups, cementing its role as a key...
2024 marked a transformative year for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as it advanced its mission to empower developing nations facing the climate crisis. Here’s how GCF delivered tangible progress...
Schroders, a leading global active investment manager, announced its intention to adopt all four of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels, covering 16 funds. This move...
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