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• Legislation grants the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) powers to regulate ESG ratings providers, ensuring transparency and comparability.• FCA to launch public consultation on detailed rules by year-end, aligned with...
• The Tokyo Metropolitan Government issued the world’s first Climate Bonds Certified Resilience Bond, raising €300 million.• The bond was oversubscribed seven times, attracting €2.2 billion in bids from nearly...
A Leadership Shift in Global Sustainability EY has named Colm Devine as its new Global Vice Chair for Sustainability, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the world’s largest...
Turning Climate Science Into Actionable Insight PepsiCo, in partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), has unveiled a major update to its...
• 84% of energy CEOs are optimistic about mid-term growth, up from 72% in 2024.• 65% rank generative AI as a top investment priority, though cybersecurity and ethics pose adoption...
• Gates urges governments to focus on human welfare and resilience over temperature metrics.• Calls for targeted investment in energy access, healthcare, and agriculture for developing regions.• Pushes policymakers and...
• $350 million Series E round led by Eclipse, joined by NVentures and new strategic investors.• Funding will scale Redwood’s integrated materials and grid storage operations in the U.S.• Targets...
• Rolls-Royce completes first test of a high-speed engine running solely on green methanol, backed by Germany’s economic ministry.• The meOHmare project aims to commercialize CO₂-neutral marine propulsion by 2025...
Lede The shuttered Duane Arnold nuclear facility is poised to come back to life. In a landmark collaboration announced on Monday, Google, via its parent company Alphabet, entered into a...
• 400 MW As Sufun solar project to power over 68,000 homes under a 25-year PPA with SPPC• Part of Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Program targeting 50% renewables by...
This engaging panel, hosted at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, focused on how L’Oréal Groupe is mobilizing science and cross-industry collaboration to meet sustainability challenges. The conversation,...
Paris Ruling Tightens Accountability on Climate Claims A French court has ruled that certain online claims by TotalEnergies about its carbon neutrality ambitions and role in the energy transition were...
• Market-cap threshold for mandatory climate disclosures raised from NZ$60 million to NZ$1 billion (about US$573 million).• Managed investment schemes removed from the regime, cutting reporting entities from 164 to...
• Largest wind farm in South Australia and Neoen’s global portfolio, adding over 20% to the state’s wind capacity• Backed by long-term PPAs with ACT Government, BHP, and Flow Power...
• 300 hectares on Jurong Island allocated for renewable energy and low-carbon fuels• Additional 20 hectares to host Singapore’s largest data centre park with 700 MW capacity• Part of Singapore’s...
• Nissan switches from Renault to BYD for its 2025 EU CO₂ compliance pool.• Pooling helps automakers avoid penalties under the EU’s fleet emission targets for 2025–2027.• The move reflects...
• Mozambique receives its third consecutive drought insurance payout under AfDB’s ADRiFi programme, covering the 2025–2026 agricultural season.• The Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme (ADRiFi) has now mobilized over $150...
ESG Software Meets a Maturing Market Toronto-based Novisto has been named one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies in Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 50™ program, ranking 15th with 2,910% revenue growth...
This crucial panel, hosted at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, tackled one of the most pressing infrastructure challenges: how to sustainably power new AI data centers on...
This highly anticipated keynote, delivered at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, explores the critical intersection of climate change and Artificial Intelligence. Jeff Gitterman, a recognized leader in...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, policy debates intensified as markets doubled down on climate innovation. The EU Parliament rejected the Omnibus deal to ease sustainability rules and...
This session, part of the Nest Climate Campus programming during Climate Week 2025, delves into how cross-industry collaborative partnerships are essential for driving momentum in the circular economy. The conversation—featuring...
A decisive step in the AI-climate nexus The Bezos Earth Fund today confirmed it will award up to US$2 million each to 15 selected initiatives under the Phase II arm...
Project scope and milestone In Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s government-backed clean energy champion Masdar and national utility EWEC formally broke ground on what they describe as the “world’s first gigascale...
Morocco Positions for Post-Coal Energy Future Morocco has pledged to eliminate coal power by 2040, provided it can attract sufficient international climate finance to support the transition, according to the...
• ISS STOXX introduces a comprehensive suite of climate analytics tools integrating geospatial AI, emissions modeling, and scenario alignment.• The platform enables investors, banks, and insurers to assess exposure to...
• Google signs a long-term agreement with Broadwing Energy to source power from a 400 MW gas plant with carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Decatur, Illinois.• The project will...
A Mixed Picture in the UK’s Emissions Profile Provisional figures released by the UK Office for National Statistics show national greenhouse gas emissions dipped slightly in 2024, continuing the long-term...
What was rejected The European Parliament has narrowly rejected a compromise on its negotiating position for the European Commission’s Omnibus I package — a proposal aimed at simplifying and reducing...
Expanding the US SAF Footprint Neste and United Airlines have deepened their strategic partnership to bring sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three of the airline’s largest US hubs: George Bush...
• Mirova’s MET6 fund hits €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) in commitments at its second close, halfway to its €2 billion target.• The fund has already deployed nearly €1 billion across...
• Meta to purchase verified environmental attribute credits (EACs) tied to Electra’s low-carbon iron production• Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, backed by Bill Gates, invests US$50 million to fund Electra’s new demonstration...
Tokyo’s Data Infrastructure Enters a New Phase STACK Infrastructure has secured ¥39.7 billion in green financing to develop its 36MW TKY01 campus in Inzai, Greater Tokyo, expanding Japan’s capacity to...
• The SustainNext Climate Reporting platform combines Credibl’s AI stack with Deloitte’s assurance expertise to simplify climate data collection and disclosure.• Launch aligns with Australia’s new AASB climate reporting requirements,...
• EY’s former Global Leader for Climate Change and Sustainability Services to lead Anthesis from December 2025.• Co-founder Stuart McLachlan to step down as CEO, remain on the Board.• Appointment...
• Schneider Electric introduces Boost Pro, a scalable battery storage solution for commercial and industrial buildings across Europe, ranging from 200 kWh to 2 MWh.• The system supports renewable integration,...
• Diligent to transition carbon accounting clients to Persefoni’s platform and take an equity stake.• Partnership integrates leading ESG and governance AI tools amid growing CSRD and ISSB compliance demands.•...
• Decarbonization Partners, Climate Investment, and Activate Capital inject growth equity into XNRGY to accelerate sustainable cooling manufacturing expansion.• Funding will expand XNRGY’s U.S. footprint and boost deployment of next-generation...
A Wake-Up Call for Corporate Emissions Reporting In Washington, D.C., earlier this month the GHG Protocol officially flagged significant changes to how companies must measure emissions from purchased electricity (Scope...
• Airbus and Cathay to jointly invest up to US$70 million in SAF production projects across Asia and beyond.• Partnership aims to accelerate commercialisation and long-term offtake of sustainable aviation...
Brussels moves to safeguard system readiness The European Commission has unveiled a proposal to recalibrate the implementation of the EUDR, the bloc’s flagship regulation aimed at ensuring that commodities such...
• Funding led by Primo Capital’s Primo Climate fund to expand DMAT’s sustainable concrete technology globally• Self-healing formula cuts CO₂ emissions by up to 60% and doubles infrastructure lifespan• Strategic...
• Oteis acquires TotalEnergies’ GreenFlex, integrating 800 staff and expanding its low-carbon consulting reach across Europe.• The deal strengthens Oteis’ position in sustainable development, adding decarbonization and transition financing capabilities.•...
• PGE acquires ZE PAK’s 50% stake in PGE PAK Energia Jądrowa, assuming full ownership of the Pątnów nuclear development company.• The plant, backed by South Korean partners and using...
• Integration with CCS+ Initiative creates unified certification for BECCS and DACCS carbon removal projects• Simplifies participation for suppliers and buyers across voluntary and compliance markets• Strengthens alignment with EU...
• France’s new development minister Eleonore Caroit says Paris will continue backing the World Bank’s 45% climate finance target despite U.S. opposition.• The Trump administration is pressing the lender to...
Future-proofing power supply in the Pacific Northwest A new energy campus is poised to reshape both the region’s grid and the intersection of digital infrastructure and climate strategy. Amazon, Energy...
• 30 institutional investors, including Pictet Group and DNB Asset Management, back the Belém Investor Statement on Rainforests.• The world lost 8.1 million hectares of forest in 2024, driven by...
• GRI and CDP launch a joint mapping tool linking GRI 2025 Climate Change and Energy Standards with CDP’s 2025 corporate questionnaire.• The alignment aims to improve data quality, reduce...
Microsoft Deepens Ties with UNDO to Scale Carbon Removal Carbon removal company UNDO has signed a new agreement with Microsoft to permanently remove 28,900 tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2036,...
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