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The Philippines is preparing to introduce a Carbon Credit Policy for its energy sector, a move the Department of Energy (DOE) says will help the country access growing carbon markets...
In a landmark move for U.S. energy, Google has partnered with Kairos Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to advance the first deployment of Kairos Power’s advanced nuclear reactor...
In a decision with far-reaching implications for corporate climate accountability, a federal judge this week ruled that California’s groundbreaking climate disclosure laws—SB 253 (emissions reporting) and SB 261 (climate-related financial...
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has released its inaugural Sustainability Report, marking a significant step in aligning with emerging global standards for climate-related financial reporting. The 2024 report applies...
From billion-dollar climate finance deals to wildfire emergencies, this week’s ‘Week in Review’ shows just how high the stakes are for sustainability. Qatar stepped into the green bond market for...
The latest round of United Nations negotiations aimed at securing a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution ended Friday without agreement, but with countries pledging to keep working toward...
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says the sustainability-linked loan (SLL) market has taken “important steps in the development of a credible transition finance ecosystem” since its 2023 review, with...
Nuveen has raised $1.3 billion in the first close of its Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II (EPIC II), a private credit strategy aiming for a $2.5 billion total....
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...
Record-breaking heatwaves and strong winds are fueling deadly wildfires across southern Europe, claiming lives, displacing thousands, and testing the region’s climate resilience. Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, leaving destruction...
J.P. Morgan has arranged a $210 million credit facility for U.S.-based Chestnut Carbon, signaling a major step forward in financing nature-based carbon removal projects at scale. The deal, underpinned by...
Marking International Youth Day, the European Parliament’s Youth Survey 2024 reveals young Europeans prioritise affordability and climate action — offering a roadmap for EU policy, investment, and ESG strategy. The...
Ford is committing $5 billion to launch a next-generation electric vehicle platform, overhaul its manufacturing process, and produce prismatic LFP batteries in the U.S., marking one of the automaker’s largest...
Gentari and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for an 80MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu, India, marking a significant milestone in their clean...
Occidental is preparing to launch operations at its Stratos direct air capture (DAC) hub in Ector County, Texas, by the end of 2025. CEO Vicky Hollub confirmed during the company’s...
British Columbia has outlined its updated approach to developing, reviewing, and maintaining greenhouse gas offset protocols under its Offset Protocol Policy (OPP), aiming to enhance transparency and diversify projects that...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a no-action letter addressing the application of ESG Pillar 3 disclosure requirements under its Implementing Technical Standards (ITS). The move aims to ease...
Climate finance and technology innovation drove this week’s ESG headlines. China overhauled its green taxonomy to boost transition funding, Germany approved a bill to fast-track carbon storage, and the EU...
Companies that proactively act on environmental risks and opportunities are now seeing substantial financial rewards, according to a new report from CDP. Drawing on data from nearly 25,000 corporate disclosures...
Standard Chartered has announced a landmark agreement with the Brazilian State of Acre to bring high-integrity forest protection carbon credits to market over the next five years. The partnership is...
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