• Europe targets 20 million tonnes of sustainable fuels by 2035, requiring €100 billion in investments.• The plan integrates the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal and Competitiveness Compass to scale renewable...
• The EU will push for accelerated delivery on the Paris Agreement through new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and commitments to tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency by 2030.• The...
Brussels Pushes Deep Decarbonization Across Europe The European Commission has allocated €2.9 billion ($3.1 billion) from the EU’s Innovation Fund to 61 large-scale net-zero technology projects across 18 countries, in...
• The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund deepens its climate-risk strategy, targeting portfolio alignment with global net-zero pathways by 2050.• The 2030 plan expands focus on nature-related risks, physical climate...
• Iberdrola issues the EU’s first green hybrid bond under the European Green Bond Standard, attracting €8 billion in orders.• Coupon set at 3.75%, the lowest for a hybrid bond...
• Nissan switches from Renault to BYD for its 2025 EU CO₂ compliance pool.• Pooling helps automakers avoid penalties under the EU’s fleet emission targets for 2025–2027.• The move reflects...
• Four projects funded under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) will advance regenerative ocean farming and marine innovation.• Initiatives span Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Ireland, developing large-scale...
• ACEA calls for easing EU CO₂ goals, arguing that full electrification by 2035 is unrealistic under current market and infrastructure constraints.• Proposals include extended compliance periods, hybrid credits, and...
• $7 billion funding package extends Germany’s climate protection contracts to include carbon capture and storage (CCS) for the first time.• Targets heavy industries — chemicals, steel, cement, and glass...
The European Commission has committed €4 million ($4.3 million) to support the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) through the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Capacity-building and Training for Sustainable Aviation...
The European Union and the United States have finalized a landmark trade agreement that will see Europe import $750 billion worth of American energy by 2028, while European firms channel...
The European Commission has formally designated 44 oil and gas companies to develop CO₂ storage capacity across Europe, aligning with the EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act and Industrial Carbon Management Strategy....
Key Impact Points: EU Advances Carbon Removal Standards The Council has finalized a regulation to establish the EU’s first certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming, and carbon storage...
The European Parliament’s recent vote to delay the EU deforestation regulation signals a shift that could impact environmental and trade policies for years to come. While the law was originally...
Follow ESG News on LinkedIn This week, the EU and the US seemed to swap roles as California advanced its climate disclosure law, maintaining the 2026 reporting deadline for large...
The European Union has officially pushed back the enforcement of its pivotal Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR), a move confirmed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Originally set...
The European Commission is addressing gaps in the transposition of several EU directives across Member States. The lack of national measures hampers harmonized implementation and compliance with EU law. Here’s...
The European Commission has initiated a public consultation on its draft proposal to introduce the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). This voluntary initiative is designed to provide passengers with standardized...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board has approved €5.3 billion in financing to boost climate resilience and bolster business competitiveness. This investment will support cities, businesses, and communities in Europe...
The Commission’s Approval The European Commission has approved Poland’s €1.2 billion (PLN 5 billion) state aid scheme, designed to drive investments in sectors crucial for the shift to a net-zero...