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A new study from sustainability software firm osapiens shows that over two-thirds of UK companies view sustainability reporting not just as a compliance requirement, but as a driver of innovation...
Asda has launched a sustainability-linked supply chain finance program with Lloyds, offering UK suppliers improved payment terms and rates tied directly to their sustainability performance. Under the scheme, suppliers who...
NEC Corporation, together with San Francisco–based ClimateAi, has developed an artificial intelligence model designed to evaluate the effectiveness of climate change adaptation in agriculture. The initiative targets cocoa and rice...
China will impose absolute emissions caps in selected industries beginning in 2027, marking a major shift in the country’s approach to carbon regulation. The announcement, made by the State Council...
Nearly 85% of investors expect assets under management (AUM) linked to ESG to grow over the next two years, according to Bloomberg Intelligence’s latest ESG Investor Survey. Two-thirds anticipate similar...
The Philippines has officially connected its first megawatt-scale floating solar power plant to the national grid. The 4.99 MW facility, built on the Malubog Reservoir in Cebu City, will directly...
GreenCo, a Hong Kong–based ESG consulting firm, has launched the ESG Action Toolkit+ AI App, a free digital tool designed to help companies take immediate, practical steps on sustainability and...
FPX Nickel has announced two major steps to strengthen its sustainability leadership in 2025: joining the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and signing onto the United Nations Global Compact. Together,...
FedEx is accelerating its sustainability agenda in Hong Kong with the deployment of six new electric panel vans, furthering its commitment to carbon-neutral global operations by 2040. The vehicles, Mercedes-Benz...
Industry Research by: EsgCiti Research Team led by Ms. Madhu Jha, Director & COO, EsgCiti Green Pvt. Ltd. India is progressing on a digital trajectory, and at the core of...
The European Union and the United States have finalized a landmark trade agreement that will see Europe import $750 billion worth of American energy by 2028, while European firms channel...
Malaysia is taking a major step toward aligning its renewable energy transition with the explosive growth of digital infrastructure. Clean energy provider Gentari, through Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd, and Gamuda,...
Norway has officially launched operations at its Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project with the injection of the first volumes of CO2 deep beneath the seabed. The project,...
Guest Post: Matthew Sekol, Author of The ESG Mindset & Transitioning Sustainability Leader I have never held back on giving my opinion. Still, as I move my focus away from...
Climate finance, carbon markets, and clean tech innovation defined this week’s ESG headlines. China launched a green foreign debt program to boost global capital flows, while the UK outlined draft...
Westpac has appointed Michael Chen as its Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, placing him at the center of the bank’s climate action and broader ESG strategy. Chen, who joined Westpac in...
China has rolled out a pilot program aimed at channeling global capital into its green economy through foreign debt financing. The initiative, launched by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange...
Crédit Agricole CIB has joined a €325 million (US $355 million) senior debt financing package to support Zenobē’s rapid expansion across continental Europe. The UK-headquartered battery storage and e-mobility specialist...
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has secured $405 million for Vertelo, its India-based fleet electrification platform, marking its largest EV investment in Asia to date. The raise combines $205 million from...
STX Group has completed its first successful delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates (SAFc), marking a milestone in efforts to expand access to one of aviation’s most effective decarbonization tools....
BBVA has successfully issued a €1 billion senior non-preferred green bond maturing in 2035, underscoring strong investor appetite for sustainable instruments. Orders peaked at €2.9 billion, allowing the bank to...
Verra, the world’s largest greenhouse gas standards body, is partnering with S&P Global Commodity Insights to build a next-generation carbon registry designed to streamline, digitize, and integrate carbon markets at...
Action Speaks is set to return to Climate Week NYC with an all-new exhibit at The Nest Climate Campus, located at Javits Center North, September 23–25. According to posts from both The Nest Climate...
The UK has launched a public consultation on new draft Transition Finance Guidelines, a framework designed to unlock capital for high-emitting industries and position the country as a global hub...
Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s 1GT climate private equity strategy has joined a $105 million Series C round for Overhaul Group, a global provider of in-transit cargo risk management solutions. The...
Meta, Silicon Ranch, and Central Electric Power Cooperative are teaming up to bring 100 megawatts of new solar capacity online in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The project, set to begin...
UmweltBank has listed its second proprietary ETF, the UmweltBank UCITS ETF – Green & Social Bonds Euro offering investors a new way to access sustainable fixed income. The fund focuses...
Google is sharpening its focus on the environmental cost of artificial intelligence, releasing its first comprehensive methodology for measuring the energy, water, and carbon footprint of its AI models. “AI...
MB Energy has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, a global initiative that brings together over 20,000 companies across 160 countries to advance responsible business practices. The Compact, launched...
Businesses are ramping up investment in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) measures to drive resilience, protect workers, and safeguard the environment—but half may fall short of capturing long-term value by...
Deep Sky, a Montreal-based carbon removal project developer, has achieved a breakthrough in North America: the first underground CO₂ storage via Direct Air Capture (DAC). The milestone was reached at...
Allectrify has launched FASTPACE.com, a tech-enabled platform designed to simplify and accelerate access to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing nationwide. The platform is the first of its kind...
PepsiCo, Bold Reuse, and the San Francisco 49ers have teamed up to introduce reusable cups at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The initiative kicked off during a preseason game...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its CI V fund, has acquired the Beehive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from EDF Power Solutions North America. The 250-megawatt facility with four-hour duration—equal...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Environment Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to tighten cooperation in the rapidly expanding field of sustainable finance....
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Roche vice chairman André Hoffmann have been appointed interim co-chairs of the World Economic Forum (WEF) as the institution enters a critical period of transition....
Montana Busch built his solar company on the promise of steady incentives and rising demand. This summer, that promise is colliding with political reality. Busch, who founded Alternative Energy Southeast...
Eni has signed an agreement to sell a 49.99% stake in its carbon capture, utilization and storage subsidiary, Eni CCUS Holding, to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), the infrastructure arm of...
LG Electronics is advancing its sustainability agenda with new eco-conscious manufacturing for its commercial 4-way system air conditioners. The company has introduced a novel material and production method that reduces...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is calling on automakers and auto parts manufacturers to join the pilot testing of its draft Automotive Sector Net-Zero Standard—a sector-specific framework to help...
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...
Marsh has placed a carbon credit insurance policy for Chestnut Carbon, a New York-based developer of nature-based carbon removal projects, helping secure a landmark $210 million non-recourse project finance facility...
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...
Iberdrola has renewed its collaboration with the UN Global Compact in Spain, taking part in the third edition of the Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme. This year, the initiative will provide...
Asia Pacific & Japan hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk has secured a record S$2.25 (US $1.65) billion green loan in Singapore to fund the development of its new Loyang-based facility,...
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...
ERM has partnered with Nippon Life Insurance Company to design the “Nippon Life Nature Finance Approach,” a framework that embeds biodiversity and ecosystem thresholds into financial decision-making. The initiative seeks...
UN Global Compact Network USA, the American chapter of the UN’s global corporate sustainability initiative, has elected Shobha Meera as treasurer of its Board of Directors. Meera, chief corporate responsibility...
Assent Inc. has introduced a new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) solution aimed at helping manufacturers meet the bloc’s looming compliance deadline. The regulation, which takes effect December 30, 2025, requires...
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