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BYD and SEC’s Landmark Deal BYD Energy Storage and Saudi Electricity Company have signed the world’s largest grid-scale energy storage contract, totaling 12.5GWh. Combined with a previously delivered 2.6GWh project,...
Global sustainable bond issuance is projected to hit $1 trillion in 2025, sustaining the momentum from 2024. ESG Challenges Deepen Big picture: The gap between decarbonization goals and real-world implementation...
Salesforce, alongside Hugging Face, Cohere, and Carnegie Mellon University, launched the AI Energy Score—a new benchmarking tool to measure and compare AI model energy consumption. Salesforce is the first AI...
BBVA reached its €300 billion sustainable business target one year early, exceeding its initial 2018-2025 commitment. The bank had progressively raised its goal, from €100 billion in 2018 to €200...
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...
The UK Government has officially announced the launch of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in October 2027. The long-anticipated initiative aims to boost recycling rates by offering financial incentives for...
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) have introduced integrated standards to strengthen sustainability reporting and assurance practices. These measures...
EU’s Omnibus Proposal Faces Industry Backlash A coalition of 11 global corporations, including Unilever, Nestlé, Mars, and DP World, has urged the European Commission not to dilute existing sustainability reporting...
The European Commission is set to propose a ban on PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in consumer products, targeting their widespread use in items like cosmetics, non-stick pans, and industrial applications. Health...
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...
Apollo Global Management and Standard Chartered PLC have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate financing for infrastructure and renewable energy projects worldwide. The partnership leverages Apollo’s sustainable investment platform,...
Schroders has been entrusted with a £5.2 billion sustainable investment mandate by UK wealth manager St. James’s Place (SJP), marking a significant endorsement of Schroders’ sustainable and active investment expertise....
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced $6 billion in tax credit allocations for the second round of the § 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released comprehensive guidelines on managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks. These regulations target EU financial institutions, requiring robust governance to mitigate risks related...
ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, has launched the Council on Sustainability Transformation to drive corporate progress on sustainability amid economic and political pressures. The Council brings together senior...
The Future of Jobs Report 2025 outlines how macrotrends, including technological advancements, economic shifts, and climate priorities, will reshape the labor market by 2030. The report, based on insights from...
Great Britain marked a milestone in 2024 as coal generation ended on September 30 with the closure of Ratcliffe power station. This marked the final chapter of 142 years of...
Navigating Stricter EU Emissions Rules To comply with the EU’s 2025 carbon emissions rules, major automakers are partnering with electric vehicle (EV) leaders like Tesla and Polestar to pool CO₂...
U.S. Banks Leave NZBA Amid Political U.S. Banks Leave NZBA Under Political and Legal Pressure Morgan Stanley, Citi, and Bank of America have joined Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs in...
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...
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