TotalEnergies Joins Japan’s First Low-Carbon Hydrogen Fund TotalEnergies has entered the “Japan Hydrogen Fund” as an investor during its first close. The fund, initially endowed with over $400 million, is...
India’s push toward clean energy just received a major boost, with $386 billion in funding commitments to help reach its target of 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2030....
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has achieved a significant milestone in corporate climate action, with its emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This...
For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here Tuesday’s US Presidential debate was remarkable for many reasons – but climate was not one of them. However, we listened...
BBVA Expands to Houston for U.S. Energy Transition Leadership BBVA Group has opened a new office in Houston, positioning itself as a key player in financing the U.S. energy transition....
IFC issues a 2.6 billion Swedish krona green bond to promote blue finance in emerging markets. The $243 million bond will finance ocean-friendly projects and improve access to clean water...
ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, has teamed up with osapiens, an AI-driven ESG platform provider, to help businesses manage and act on ESG data. This partnership aims to simplify...
The 2024 State of the Energy Union report highlights the EU’s significant progress in ensuring secure, competitive, and affordable energy, while also laying the groundwork for future economic growth and...
Standard Chartered Leads Innovative Financing for Carbon Removals Standard Chartered is breaking new ground by providing debt financing to UNDO, a project developer specializing in enhanced rock weathering, a method...
China’s Envision Group Expands Green Hydrogen Efforts in Spain Spain has signed a $1 billion deal with China’s Envision Group to build a factory producing electrolysers, a critical component for...
Deloitte’s 2024 CxO Sustainability Report reveals a growing commitment to sustainability, with 85% of CxOs increasing their investments, up from 75% last year. This shift signals climate action’s lasting presence...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released proposed updates to its Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing. These updates are aimed at helping federal government buyers...
HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) expands its private credit capabilities by launching the Global Transition Infrastructure Debt and European Senior Direct Lending strategies, further scaling its USD 6.5 billion global...
Thomson Reuters Announces Integration with SAP for ESG Reporting Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) has partnered with SAP to launch a product integration that simplifies Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting...
Oracle recently introduced Oracle Fusion Cloud Sustainability, a new application within its Fusion Cloud Applications Suite. The offering helps organizations manage and report on sustainability initiatives efficiently—at no additional cost....
Patagonia is taking bold steps to protect global forests by joining Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative. The outdoor apparel giant has committed to sourcing its packaging from non-forest fibers, aiming to eliminate...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have increased their support for private sector renewable energy projects, boosting their combined financing to €600 million...
Worldly, a leader in supply chain sustainability insights, launched its Product Impact Calculator, the first tool to seamlessly integrate primary supply chain data with pre-built product impact models. This innovation...
QNB Group has signed a landmark agreement with DHL Express to incorporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into its shipping solutions, cutting CO2 emissions by 50% for all express air shipments....
Toronto’s first Climate Week is bringing together investors, business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore how climate action is reshaping markets and creating new opportunities. With dozens of sessions happening...
Regulatory Uncertainty Meets Investor Demands 2025 is proving to be a pivotal year for corporate sustainability disclosures. Thousands of companies have filed reports under the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting...
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...
Sarawak bets on hybrid clean power Malaysia’s Sarawak state has secured one of its largest private renewable energy investments with Founder Group Limited and Planet QEOS Sdn. Bhd. committing MYR1.16...
Record Commitments from Berlin Berlin has confirmed it provided €11.8 billion ($13.81 billion) in international climate finance during 2024, a record outlay designed to strengthen developing countries’ ability to respond...
L&T expands sustainable financing portfolio Indian multinational Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a $700 million Sustainability-Linked Trade Facility (SLTF) with Standard Chartered, advancing its access to capital tied to...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review: China announced its first absolute emissions cut target for 2035, while the EU delayed supply chain deforestation rules by a year. California...
Oxford spin-out attracts global capital OXCCU, a University of Oxford spin-out developing sustainable aviation fuel from waste carbon, has raised $28 million in an oversubscribed Series B round. The financing...
Amsterdam bets on flexible carbon capture Dutch climate tech company Brineworks has raised €6.8 million (US $7.3 million) in fresh funding to advance a new form of Direct Air Capture...
Toronto is set to host its first-ever Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) from October 1–3, 2025, a grassroots initiative designed to unite climate action with culture, innovation, and community. The event...
Shipping and logistics giants DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have deepened their collaboration on decarbonization, signing a three-year framework agreement that expands the use of sustainable marine fuels across Hapag-Lloyd’s...
Brussels Pushes Back Deadline The European Commission will delay implementation of the EU’s landmark deforestation law by another year, citing fears that its digital infrastructure cannot handle the compliance load....
Sacramento sets scope for sweeping disclosure regime California regulators have published a list of more than 4,000 companies that must begin disclosing greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks under...
Levi Strauss pushes renewable energy deeper into its supply chain Levi Strauss & Co. has unveiled a new initiative with Schneider Electric to accelerate renewable energy adoption among its supply...
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...
The PRI Awards 2025 celebrated innovation and impact across six main categories — nature, climate, human rights, responsible investment strategy, system stewardship, and communication — alongside three special awards. More...
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...
London greenlights flagship CCS contracts Britain has signed contracts for two commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, a step aimed at curbing emissions from some of the country’s most...