Germany-based osapiens, an ESG platform provider, has secured $120 million in Series B funding led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. This investment follows the $27 million Series A...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has activated a €5 billion initiative to bolster Europe’s wind-energy equipment manufacturers. This includes a €500 million counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank AG, facilitating up to...
The Spanish government has approved nearly 300 renewable power projects, aiming to boost the country’s green energy capacity by over 28 gigawatts. This move, announced on Monday, is part of...
SAEL group has successfully issued its first US dollar-denominated green bonds, raising $305 million in the international markets. This marks a significant milestone, providing the company access to a deeper,...
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in apparel, footwear, and accessories, has released its 2024 Green Bond Impact Report. The report details the full allocation of net proceeds from...
Indian businesses are taking the lead in ESG reporting and prioritizing diversification efforts, outpacing their global counterparts, according to a recent study by DBS Bank. The comprehensive research, titled “Pivotal:...
Over 72% of financial institutions plan to invest up to $500,000 in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) technology, according to a recent survey by BCT Digital. BCT Digital, a leader...
EFRAG released a report on the early implementation of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) among large EU companies. Supported by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), this study, titled ‘State of...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced a major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate, projected to drive up to £60 billion in private...
Brazil has endorsed the UAE Declaration of Leaders on a Global Climate Finance Framework at a G20-COP28 event, strengthening its commitment to sustainable finance. This move, announced by Finance Minister...
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices are crucial for today’s businesses, impacting risk management and value creation. ESG captures climate-related financial risks and opportunities within a company’s operations, moving beyond...
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched its comprehensive guidelines for green, blue, and sustainability bonds, aiming to enhance the market’s capacity to attract investments with positive environmental and social...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published an Opinion on enhancing the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Framework, highlighting potential long-term improvements. Current Framework ESMA recognizes the robust development of...
Dwight Capital has expanded its services by launching Dwight Green Finance, a new lending platform aimed at financing property improvements through C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy). This initiative, led...
New Leadership Announced Accountancy Europe has appointed Eelco van der Enden as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2025. This decision follows a comprehensive search process led by President...
The Iberian Peninsula is spearheading Europe’s cleantech transformation, with a forecasted investment of over €150 billion and the creation of approximately 2.65 million jobs by 2030. These insights come from...
Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP, BEPC; TSX: BEP.UN, BEPC) has announced a major step in its green financing efforts with the issuance of C$400 million in medium-term notes. The issuance includes...
Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) has announced the acquisition of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) from Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) for $2.0 billion in cash. After accounting for expected tax benefits of...
In a comprehensive study conducted by MSCI ESG Research, the relationship between MSCI ESG Ratings and the cost of capital for corporate equity and debt issuers was analyzed. The study...