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Barclays is moving to test whether artificial intelligence can turn sustainability data into a commercial advantage for small and medium-sized businesses, announcing a collaboration with climate technology firm ExpectAI to...
• Google is open sourcing its internal AI driven sustainability reporting methods after two years of in house use• The playbook targets one of the biggest ESG bottlenecks for corporates...
• Anew Climate brings lifecycle assessment software, proprietary datasets, and engineering talent in house to scale carbon intensity modeling across global fuel markets.• The new Anew CI platform targets compliance,...
• ADGM Academy establishes a first of its kind regional platform uniting research, regulation and industry to advance AI, blockchain, cybersecurity and energy innovation• Five founding initiatives commit to applied...
• Diginex signs MOU to acquire Plan A, combining carbon accounting, ESG data management and supply chain transparency into a single AI-driven product suite.• Pro forma growth acceleration expected from...
• New ESRS Knowledge Hub integrates 2023 ESRS, simplified ESRS, VSME standards and implementation guidance in a single platform.• Platform connects reporting resources with EU legislation and international frameworks to...
• EU funded AURORA launches a carbon-tracking app that quantifies household and transport emissions and links users to community renewable energy projects.• Universities in Denmark, Spain, Slovenia, and the UK...
• New Science Based Targets initiative pathways provide emissions cutting trajectories for ammonia, methanol, high-value chemicals and fertilizer-linked nitrous oxide.• The framework offers sector-specific guidance for companies representing the world’s...
A New Benchmark for Corporate Climate Action In the wake of COP30, Mirova Research Center and Sweep have launched the Climate Contribution Framework (CCF), a pioneering methodology designed to fairly...
BriskFlow.ai has recently unveiled and launched a new XBRL-ESG integration feature to streamline ESG Reporting. The BriskFlow is a first-of-its-kind dedicated OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) layer for XBRL-ESG reporting. The...
A New Push to Expand Industrial Efficiency Google has launched a free Energy Assessment tool aimed at manufacturing facilities, positioning the platform as a way to unlock cost savings and...
• M&S launches RE:Spark to expand renewable electricity adoption across fashion suppliers in Asia and Turkey.• Partnership with Schneider Electric provides digital tools, advisory services, and aggregated PPA access for...
• New Energy Technology Coalition launches to accelerate adoption of demand-side technologies as global electricity use climbs.• Initiative brings together leaders from energy, tech and infrastructure to shape AI-enabled grid...
Malawi Debuts World’s First AI-Enabled Paris Agreement Integrated Platform at COP30 The First-of-Its-Kind Environmental Treasury Puts Artificial Intelligence at the Center of this Year’s Climate Talks Belém, Brazil/India/Singapore, 15 November...
• $2 million seed round backs expansion of AI-powered ESG risk management across banks, asset managers, and corporates.• Early deployments with major financial institutions show material efficiency gains, including 38%...
• New AI assistant built on Azure AI Foundry will give agronomists instant access to 20 years of detailed crop data.• Partnership aims to cut production costs and stabilize yields...
• The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has expanded its Green Checker tool beyond the European Union, extending access to regions including North Africa, the Middle East, the Western...
Leaping into action in a nascent market In Singapore, the carbon-credit offset regime is now gaining structured depth. The NEA announced on 7 November 2025 that BeZero, Calyx and Sylvera...
• Converts agricultural and forestry waste into renewable marine fuel, gasoline, and SAF• Offers “drop-in” lower-carbon alternatives for hard-to-abate sectors like shipping• Modular design lowers installation costs and accelerates project...
• Five nonprofit and public-sector partners selected to deploy AI, cloud, and quantum technologies across critical supply chains.• Projects span Canada, India, Kenya, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia, addressing...
An investor-led commission representing $18 trillion in assets has released a 10-year plan to lift environmental and social performance across global mining, aiming to channel capital toward operators that meet...
• Google is supporting three Brazil-based projects targeting methane abatement, reforestation, and mineral carbon removal.• The initiatives leverage AI and geospatial analytics to track emissions, carbon storage, and ecosystem health.•...
California Accelerates Building Decarbonization California’s building sector—responsible for roughly 37% of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions—is under intensifying scrutiny as regulators push toward net-zero goals. In response, the U.S. Green...
• SGS becomes an accredited EcoVadis auditing partner, expanding verification capacity for global ESG assessments.• Partnership aims to strengthen transparency in supply chains through on-site audits, worker voice data, and...
Turning Climate Science Into Actionable Insight PepsiCo, in partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), has unveiled a major update to its...
ESG Software Meets a Maturing Market Toronto-based Novisto has been named one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies in Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 50™ program, ranking 15th with 2,910% revenue growth...
• ISS STOXX introduces a comprehensive suite of climate analytics tools integrating geospatial AI, emissions modeling, and scenario alignment.• The platform enables investors, banks, and insurers to assess exposure to...
• The SustainNext Climate Reporting platform combines Credibl’s AI stack with Deloitte’s assurance expertise to simplify climate data collection and disclosure.• Launch aligns with Australia’s new AASB climate reporting requirements,...
• Schneider Electric introduces Boost Pro, a scalable battery storage solution for commercial and industrial buildings across Europe, ranging from 200 kWh to 2 MWh.• The system supports renewable integration,...
• Diligent to transition carbon accounting clients to Persefoni’s platform and take an equity stake.• Partnership integrates leading ESG and governance AI tools amid growing CSRD and ISSB compliance demands.•...
• Integration with CCS+ Initiative creates unified certification for BECCS and DACCS carbon removal projects• Simplifies participation for suppliers and buyers across voluntary and compliance markets• Strengthens alignment with EU...
• GRI and CDP launch a joint mapping tool linking GRI 2025 Climate Change and Energy Standards with CDP’s 2025 corporate questionnaire.• The alignment aims to improve data quality, reduce...
Hong Kong Launch Sets New ESG Benchmark for Aviation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched its Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the World Sustainability Symposium, introducing a comprehensive...
• Mars Climate School, developed with Project Drawdown, aims for 80% completion across key functions by 2025.• The six-hour e-learning program is mandatory for senior leaders in R&D, Supply, Commercial,...
Expanding Human Rights Due Diligence Across Global Supply Chains EcoVadis has introduced Worker Voice Connect, a digital grievance mechanism designed to give supply chain workers a direct, anonymous channel to...
• Greenly’s EcoPilot automates data collection and emissions modeling across Scope 1, 2, and 3 using proprietary AI and local language models.• The platform integrates with financial and procurement systems...
• The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) launches a first-of-its-kind certification tailored to the sector’s specific ESG challenges.• The framework aligns growers, processors, and traders around verified sustainability...
• Iberdrola leads €1 million financing round in Spain’s TRIBBU via its PERSEO innovation program.• The carpooling app aims to reach 15 million shared trips by 2027, cutting over 60...
A New Chapter in Sustainability Data Novata, a leading sustainability data management platform for private markets, has acquired Atlas Metrics, a top European sustainability performance and reporting firm, in a...
• Launch of MyPuro 2.0 aims to reduce certification timelines and enhance data integrity for carbon removal credits.• New architecture introduces API connectivity and digital monitoring (dMRV) integration for real-time...
Türkiye’s largest private lender accelerates green finance Garanti BBVA, the Turkish arm of Spain’s BBVA, has digitized its sustainability loan offering, making it accessible through mobile and internet banking platforms....
A New Benchmark for Corporate Climate Expertise The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has established the world’s first official register of certified experts qualified to guide companies through the complexities...
IBM is moving to address one of the persistent bottlenecks in corporate climate reporting: the accuracy and usability of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data. The company has introduced the Envizi...
Brussels Pushes Forward on SME Reporting Infrastructure The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has published two reports cataloguing more than 320 digital tools and platforms designed to help small...
Technology Enters Procurement’s Carbon Blind Spot Watershed has introduced a new AI-powered tool aimed at one of the most persistent challenges in corporate climate strategies: measuring and reducing Scope 3...
Dallas Announcement Sets New Direction Frontier Infrastructure Holdings LLC has launched what it calls the first full-scale carbon management platform tailored for North America’s ethanol sector. In partnership with bioenergy...
Denver chosen as North American hub European sustainability data platform Sweep has opened its first U.S. office in Denver, Colorado, marking a significant expansion of its North American operations. The...
National Geographic Society and PepsiCo unveiled a new global initiative, Food for Tomorrow, designed to accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture and reframe how food systems are understood by policymakers,...
Highlights Sphera, the Chicago-based sustainability and operational risk management software firm, has secured a new round of growth capital from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, adding a second major institutional backer...
Socialsuite has announced a new integration with ServiceNow aimed at transforming how companies manage sustainability risks and compliance at scale. The collaboration combines ServiceNow’s enterprise ESG and risk management capabilities...
Bloomberg has rolled out the Screened Choice Indices, a suite of market cap-weighted equity benchmarks that give investors the ability to tailor portfolios to their sustainability and exclusion criteria. “The...
Verra has released a new digital soil mapping (DSM) tool designed to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of carbon accounting in agricultural land management (ALM) projects. The guidance, published...
Perennial has introduced VT0014, the first Verra-approved digital soil mapping tool to enable scalable, AI-powered soil carbon quantification under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. The approval marks a breakthrough...
NEC Corporation, together with San Francisco–based ClimateAi, has developed an artificial intelligence model designed to evaluate the effectiveness of climate change adaptation in agriculture. The initiative targets cocoa and rice...
GreenCo, a Hong Kong–based ESG consulting firm, has launched the ESG Action Toolkit+ AI App, a free digital tool designed to help companies take immediate, practical steps on sustainability and...
Verra, the world’s largest greenhouse gas standards body, is partnering with S&P Global Commodity Insights to build a next-generation carbon registry designed to streamline, digitize, and integrate carbon markets at...
Allectrify has launched FASTPACE.com, a tech-enabled platform designed to simplify and accelerate access to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing nationwide. The platform is the first of its kind...
Assent Inc. has introduced a new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) solution aimed at helping manufacturers meet the bloc’s looming compliance deadline. The regulation, which takes effect December 30, 2025, requires...
500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, has launched its Sustainable Innovation Program to support founders building commercially viable solutions to sustainability challenges across the global...
Verra’s latest win in the voluntary carbon market comes as the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) approves two of its methodologies — VM0044 Biochar Utilization in Soil...
Trane Technologies has launched the BrainBox AI Lab, a dedicated research and development center aimed at transforming energy optimization for HVAC systems and refrigerated transport. The initiative marks a major...
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has broadened its climate data and analytics offering to include physical and transition risk insights for more than five million private companies worldwide. The move addresses a...
Speeki is advancing its ESG platform by integrating agentic AI into Nicole®, its digital sustainability assistant, marking a shift from passive AI support to autonomous, task-oriented functionality. Agentic AI represents...
Carbon Compared has launched a free, online carbon credit comparison website aimed at helping companies identify and purchase high‑integrity carbon credits with confidence. Launched last month, the platform enables users...
Lenovo has launched TruScale Device as a Service (DaaS) for Sustainability, a modular IT solution designed to help enterprises meet environmental targets while modernizing technology management. Built on Lenovo’s existing...
Lloyds Bank has launched a Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets (VCNM) practice within its Business and Commercial Banking unit, marking a strategic step to help clients navigate the growing complexity...
Google has introduced AlphaEarth Foundations, a powerful AI model designed to decode our planet’s complexities through advanced geospatial mapping. Developed as part of the company’s new EarthAI initiative, the model...
Sweep, the leading SaaS platform for sustainability performance and ESG data management, has appointed Freddie House as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). The appointment comes as Sweep accelerates global expansion and...
Global built environment consultancy Arup has partnered with digital platform provider ESG360° to launch a joint emissions and ESG reporting service. The collaboration formalises a year-long partnership focused on helping...
Standard Chartered has launched a Sustainable Escrow and Account Bank solution, expanding its suite of sustainable finance offerings and enabling clients to channel their funds into environmentally and socially responsible...
EFRAG has launched the “EFRAG 2025 State of Play” portal—an interactive platform offering live access to early implementation data of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the Corporate Sustainability...
• Jupiter Intelligence’s New platform enhancements calculate ROI on adaptation strategies• Trusted by 25% of the world’s largest financial institutions• Enables entity-level modeling, regulatory compliance, and portfolio planning Jupiter Sets...
Benchmark Gensuite, in collaboration with GIST Impact, has launched a Sustainability and Climate Risk Management Solution, designed to help global enterprises quantify and manage climate-related risks across their operations and...
Schneider Electric has launched Zeigo™ Hub, a powerful new digital platform aimed at helping companies decarbonize their supply chains at scale and meet Scope 3 emissions targets. The launch reflects...
One Platform for Strategic ESG Management Datamaran, a market leader in AI-powered risk and governance tools, today launched the Datamaran Suite, a modular platform designed to give companies the tools...
Shell, Accenture, and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) have jointly launched Avelia, one of the world’s first blockchain-powered digital book-and-claim solutions for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). With approximately...
Clarity AI, a global leader in sustainability-focused AI and data solutions, has acquired ecolytiq, a prominent provider of in-app climate engagement platforms for financial institutions. The move signals Clarity AI’s...
Microsoft and Novata have joined forces to deliver scalable, AI-powered sustainability solutions to small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide. Novata will integrate Microsoft Azure AI Foundry—including Azure AI Search—and Microsoft...
Fujitsu has launched a major supply chain decarbonization initiative by collaborating with twelve global suppliers to exchange Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data, a move aimed at advancing its net-zero target...
Sipchem has partnered with global supply chain risk management firm Achilles to enhance transparency, supplier performance, and ESG alignment across its operations. The petrochemical company, headquartered in Jubail Industrial City,...
The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) has launched the Transition Finance Gateway, a new initiative designed to spotlight transition efforts among over 500 non-financial corporate debt issuers and enhance transparency for...
Salesforce has unveiled Agentforce for Net Zero Cloud, a next-generation AI-powered assistant designed to accelerate sustainability reporting, slash operational costs, and increase business efficiency by automating complex compliance tasks and...
Allianz Commercial has launched its Climate Adaptation & Resilience Services (CAReS) platform to help businesses identify, evaluate, and reduce exposure to climate risks amid rising losses from natural catastrophes. The...
Wolters Kluwer has expanded its CCH® Tagetik ESG & Sustainability platform with two targeted solutions: one to support compliance with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and another to...
A new platform, FourTwoThree, has launched with backing from global banks NatWest Group, NAB, and SC Ventures to address the urgent need for scalable SME climate action. The initiative targets...
Rubicon Carbon has launched the Rubicon Rated Tonne (RRT), a portfolio of rigorously vetted carbon credits that has received an AAport rating from BeZero Carbon under its new Portfolio Rating...
Google is rolling out major updates to Maps aimed at helping Europeans make more sustainable travel decisions this summer. From commuting to vacationing, new features support a shift to greener...
Datamaran has launched its new Core Product, offering a streamlined solution to help companies identify, manage, and disclose ESG issues with greater speed, confidence, and regulatory alignment. The launch marks...
The IFRS Foundation has launched a suite of free e-learning modules to help companies and stakeholders implement the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) disclosure standards—IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. Accessible...
At the Cannes Lions Festival, the United Nations Global Compact launched the CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth—a strategic guide to help Chief Marketing Officers integrate sustainability into business growth plans...
Nasdaq has officially launched the Nasdaq Carbon Academy, an on-demand learning platform designed to educate executives and sustainability leaders on carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Built in collaboration with AirMiners, a...
Broadridge Financial Solutions has partnered with sustainability and ESG software firm Novisto to deliver a next-generation platform for ESG and sustainability data management and reporting, responding to increasing investor and...
Runwise, a leading smart operating system for buildings, has raised $55 million in Series B funding to scale its platform and deepen its presence in key markets. The round was...
Achilles has introduced Comply360, an enterprise software solution designed to revolutionize sustainability reporting and compliance for organizations facing increasing regulatory and stakeholder pressure. This platform directly addresses the need for...
A new book by sustainability expert Adam Reutens-Tan aims to eliminate complexity and make ESG implementation achievable for small organisations. “ESG Sustainability Made Easy for Charities and SMEs” distills core...
Infosys has unveiled a more ambitious ESG Vision 2030, sharpening its focus on climate action, digital inclusion, and social equity. The updated roadmap builds on progress made since the company’s...
Oxford’s Saïd Business School and AICPA & CIMA have unveiled an advanced eight-week executive education program focused on sustainability reporting and ESG data management—designed for today’s finance leaders. Launching October...
Danske Bank is redefining how it supports the climate transition—broadening its approach to finance entire company transitions rather than just isolated green projects. “By evaluating transition plans at the company...
SAP is transforming enterprise sustainability from compliance to competitive advantage through embedded AI and unified data solutions. At its annual Sapphire event, SAP unveiled a sweeping set of innovations designed...
Watershed has launched Open CEDA, a free public version of its global emissions database—the Comprehensive Environmental Data Archive—unlocking access to environmental data across 148 countries, 400 industries, and 95% of...
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