Upright has introduced the world’s first scalable database offering standardized double materiality assessments for over 50,000 companies. The platform is designed to simplify compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive...
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced achieving carbon neutrality across its global operations by the end of 2024, marking a key milestone in its climate action strategy. Paul...
SBM Offshore today announced a global collaboration agreement with Microsoft to develop AI-driven, carbon-free floating power solutions, responding directly to rising global demand for reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity. The...
8 Rivers has selected global engineering leader Wood to conduct preliminary front-end engineering and design (Pre-FEED) for its Wyoming carbon capture project in partnership with PacifiCorp, targeting a Q3 2025...
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Gold Standard have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster corporate decarbonisation initiatives within Tokyo. Under the agreement, Gold Standard Verified Emission Reductions (GSVERs)...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €4.7 billion Global Gateway investment in South Africa at the EU-South Africa Summit in Cape Town today. This marks the initiation...
AIB successfully raised €500 million through its seventh green bond issuance, reaffirming its leadership role in climate finance. This senior non-preferred bond will directly fund projects with distinct environmental benefits...
FireSat Revolutionizes Wildfire Detection The first satellite of the groundbreaking FireSat constellation has successfully launched, promising to transform wildfire detection and response by leveraging artificial intelligence. Developed through a collaboration...
Neste Corporation successfully issued a EUR 700 million green bond with a 5-year maturity, carrying a fixed coupon of 3.750% under its updated EMTN programme. The bond is set for...
Air Liquide successfully issued a €500 million green bond, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth as outlined in its strategic ADVANCE plan. The bond, maturing in March 2035, carries a...
Terna unveiled its 2025-2034 Development Plan today, committing over €23 billion to transform Italy’s electricity infrastructure, aligning with national and EU decarbonization and energy security targets. The ambitious infrastructure plan,...
Allianz demonstrated substantial progress on its climate strategy in fiscal year 2024, positioning itself as a benchmark in sustainability reporting and business resilience. The publication of the insurance industry’s first...
This Week’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Headlines – U.S. & Europe | March 15, 2025. DEI policies continue to evolve across corporations in the U.S. and Europe, with some...
Rio Tinto has partnered with Edify Energy through landmark hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to supply competitively priced, reliable renewable energy for its Gladstone aluminium operations. Under the new agreements, Rio...
Mercedes-Benz made the largest single volume purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through logistics giant DB Schenker, significantly advancing low-emission logistics. The record-setting procurement—approximately 13,000 tons of SAF—will slash Mercedes-Benz’s...
Demand for robust sustainability reporting has surged globally, prompting IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) to significantly update the International Education Standards (IESs). The revised IESs now embed sustainability competencies—including analysis,...
JTC, a publicly listed global professional services firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Novata, a sustainability technology company, to strengthen its sustainability services for asset managers and investors. The...
Clarity AI launched an AI-powered sustainability solution to transform ESG analysis, providing investment teams with real-time, automated insights instead of outdated, fragmented reports. Why it matters: Current ESG research is...
The Premier League has unveiled its Environmental Sustainability Strategy, outlining a comprehensive roadmap to reduce its carbon footprint, support clubs in adopting greener operations, and engage fans in sustainability initiatives....
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...