The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a consultation on its draft Guidelines on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scenario analysis. The guidelines aim to guide institutions in adopting forward-looking...
Italy, Albania, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a groundbreaking €1 billion ($1 billion) agreement to construct a subsea energy interconnection across the Adriatic Sea. This project will...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Societe Generale have announced an unprecedented collaboration to unlock €8 billion in investment for Europe’s wind industry. Central to this initiative is a €500...
Modernizing EU Construction Standards The European Union’s new Construction Products Regulation officially takes effect, replacing the 2011 rules to modernize the industry and boost competitiveness across the EU Single Market....
Poland’s power-grid operator PSE announced a $15.4 billion (64 billion zlotys) investment plan spanning 2025 to 2034. The plan includes: Renewable Energy Focus: PSE’s infrastructure upgrades will enable the delivery...
Norway’s Electric Milestone In 2024, 89% of new cars sold in Norway were fully electric, marking a significant leap from 82% in 2023, according to data from the Norwegian Road...
Portugal’s Renewable Energy Milestone Portugal’s renewable energy generation hit a record 71% in 2024, marking a significant leap from 61% in 2023, according to grid operator REN. REN stated, “This...
Poland’s state development fund, PFR SA, is positioning itself as a key player in the country’s energy transition by becoming an anchor investor in green bond sales. This move is...
The European Commission has introduced the Flight Emissions Label (FEL), a voluntary program offering airlines a standardized and transparent way to report flight emissions. Fully operational by July 2025, FEL...
The European Commission has awarded the construction contract for its new Joint Research Centre (JRC) building in Seville, Spain. Once approved by the European Parliament and the Council of the...
Italian state railways, Ferrovie dello Stato, is making a bold push into renewable energy. CEO Stefano Donnarumma announced plans for a €1.3 billion ($1.36 billion) investment in a photovoltaic plant,...
Europe’s Banks Are “In Debt to the Planet” Europe’s 25 largest banks are not doing enough to address the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, according to a...
Iberdrola’s Milestone Investment in Sicily Iberdrola has secured a €100 million green loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), backed by SACE’s Archimede guarantee, to construct a state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV)...
The News: KPMG’s 2024 Survey of Sustainability Reporting highlights strong sustainability reporting progress among Belgian companies, driven by upcoming EU regulations and a growing focus on governance and transparency. Key...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation to gather input on digitalizing sustainability and financial disclosures through the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF). The goal? To...
The News: The European Union has finalized ambitious regulations requiring all packaging to be 100% recyclable by 2030. The comprehensive rules target the full lifecycle of packaging,emphasizing re-use, recycling, and...
Iberdrola and Kansai Team Up on Offshore Wind Iberdrola, a global leader in renewable energy, has partnered with Kansai Electric, Japan’s second-largest utility, in the €1.28 billion Windanker offshore wind...
German promotional bank KfW has unveiled plans to issue €10 billion in green bonds in 2025, further cementing its leadership in sustainable finance. The announcement came during its annual capital...
DWS has announced the first close of its ESG Infrastructure Debt Strategy (EIDS), securing €323 million from institutional investors across EMEA and APAC. This milestone highlights growing demand for sustainable...
Switzerland has made significant progress toward its net-zero emissions goals, achieving a 24% reduction in emissions from 1990 to 2022, while doubling the size of its economy. A new UBS...