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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released comprehensive guidelines on managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks. These regulations target EU financial institutions, requiring robust governance to mitigate risks related...
ISS ESG’s First Natural Capital Report: ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of ISS STOXX, released its inaugural report from the Natural Capital Research Institute: The Root Cause of Nature...
ERM, the world’s largest sustainability consultancy, supported HYTLANTIC’s GreenH2Atlantic project through its successful €62 million funding application to the EU Innovation Fund. This fund prioritizes projects that advance low-carbon technology...
By now, you have read a few 2025 forecasts. While no one knows the future, 2025 is shaping up to be a difficult year for Climate and Sustainability issues. Regular...
Indonesia’s Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has taken a significant step into the Philippine renewable energy sector through a strategic partnership with Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC). Under...
White Summit Capital has completed the first close of its Decarbonization Infrastructure Fund II, raising over €350 million, surpassing 50% of its €500 million target. Investors include the European Investment...
Retail’s Supply Chain Sustainability Challenge Retail supply chains generate emissions 11.4 times higher than operational emissions, driving urgency for comprehensive decarbonization efforts. Despite nearly 70% of corporations working to support...
EQT Transition Infrastructure has announced its acquisition of Scale Microgrids, a leading North American developer, owner, and operator of distributed energy systems, from Warburg Pincus and other shareholders. Why it...
AXA XL has appointed Katherine Gerber as Head of Energy Transition in the Americas. Reporting to Jon Tellekamp, Chief Underwriting Officer for Construction & Energy, Gerber will spearhead initiatives to...
Toyota Motor North America has received a $4.5 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling efforts. The initiative, led by the Toyota...
ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, has launched the Council on Sustainability Transformation to drive corporate progress on sustainability amid economic and political pressures. The Council brings together senior...
Hybrid vehicles gain momentum Consumer interest in hybrid powertrains is growing as a cost-effective solution to rising fuel prices. According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study, 26% of U.S....
XOCEAN, a leader in ocean data services for offshore energy and civil hydrography, has secured €115 million in a funding round led by S2G Ventures, Climate Investment, Morgan Stanley’s 1GT...
UK-based renewable energy company Low Carbon has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Quebec-based carbon removal project developer Deep Sky. The agreement solidifies Low Carbon’s position as a...
Aon a global professional services leader, has appointed John Neal as Global Chairman of Climate Solutions and Global CEO of Reinsurance, effective after his notice period concludes. Neal’s role focuses...
Bayer and Neste have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a winter canola ecosystem in the U.S., targeting its use as a raw material for renewable fuels. The partnership...
The financial services sector is navigating a fast-evolving landscape of ESG-driven innovation. Green investing has become a focal point, with 78% of investors willing to pay higher fees for ESG-aligned...
The Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF) has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on updates to the EU Taxonomy, the EU’s classification system for defining sustainable economic activities. The...
A new report from Force for Good—”Technology as a Force for Good, 2025 Report”— highlights the transformative potential of technology to catalyze and create new markets, drive sustainable development, and create...
The Future of Jobs Report 2025 outlines how macrotrends, including technological advancements, economic shifts, and climate priorities, will reshape the labor market by 2030. The report, based on insights from...
ESG Reporting Intelligence has unveiled ESG Asset Management, a comprehensive solution designed to optimize ESG reporting and asset management strategies. The platform provides real-time data and tools to help organizations...
KPMG Singapore and the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) have released their joint Budget 2025 Proposal, “Designing Singapore’s Future Together: Ready, Refreshed, and Resilient for Tomorrow.” The proposal outlines strategies...
Lauren Smart has been appointed Head of S&P Global Sustainable1, taking on the leadership role as the business merges with S&P Global Commodity Insights to create an expanded Energy Transition...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has appointed David Kennedy as its new CEO after a competitive global recruitment process. Kennedy, a seasoned leader in sustainability and climate strategy, will...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS released final rules for the Clean Electricity Investment and Production Tax Credits under sections 45Y and 48E of the tax code. These...
Great Britain marked a milestone in 2024 as coal generation ended on September 30 with the closure of Ratcliffe power station. This marked the final chapter of 142 years of...
A New Chapter in Sustainability Leadership Chris Leong, who has served as Schneider Electric’s Chief Marketing Officer for 10 years, has been appointed Chief Sustainability Officer effective January 2025. In...
Leadership Transition at Terrascope Terrascope, a global leader in carbon measurement and decarbonization, appointed Felipe Daguila as its new CEO, effective January 7, 2025. Daguila, who joined the company in...
Navigating Stricter EU Emissions Rules To comply with the EU’s 2025 carbon emissions rules, major automakers are partnering with electric vehicle (EV) leaders like Tesla and Polestar to pool CO₂...
Modernizing EU Construction Standards The European Union’s new Construction Products Regulation officially takes effect, replacing the 2011 rules to modernize the industry and boost competitiveness across the EU Single Market....
Tangible Climate Action in Chile Chile received its first $5.1 million payment under the Emission Reductions Payment Agreement (ERPA) with the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) for reducing 1.03 million...
Historic Clean Energy Partnership Constellation, the largest U.S. producer of emissions-free energy, secured over $1 billion in contracts with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to supply carbon-free energy and...
Pioneering Carbon Storage in Kern County The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued four Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits to Carbon TerraVault (CTV), a subsidiary of California Resources...
From Climate to Human Capital Robeco’s Active Ownership team is expanding its engagement themes for 2025, prioritizing deforestation, resource management, and diversity. The new approach builds on its longstanding climate-focused...
Philippine’s SEC Issues Draft Framework for Green Equity Offerings The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a draft memorandum circular outlining the Green Equity Guidelines, a framework designed...
President Biden has taken decisive action to protect U.S. coastal waters from offshore oil and gas drilling, conserving over 625 million acres of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Northern Bering Sea....
XDI (Cross Dependency Initiative) unveiled the XDI Climate Risk Hub at New York Climate Week, introducing a comprehensive platform for on-demand climate risk analysis across industries and geographies. “This platform...
The UK Government has committed £7.2 million to help developing countries transition to nature-positive economies. The International Nature Positive Economy Programme, announced by Treasury Lords Minister Baroness Penn at the...
The World Bank kicked off its 2025 funding program with an Australian dollar (AUD) 1.75 billion 5-year Sustainable Development Bond, maturing January 10, 2030. The bond, offering a 4.35% fixed...
Mizuho Securities, in collaboration with Blue Sky Solar, is pioneering renewable energy funding in Japan through private security token issuance (STO). This marks Japan’s first-ever tokenized infrastructure private equity fund,...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS released final rules for the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, aiming to drive industry growth while meeting stringent emissions standards....
Heidrick & Struggles has expanded its Climate & Sustainability Practice, reinforcing its commitment to global leadership in climate solutions. The expansion, led by Global Head Scott Atkinson, adds four senior...
Poland’s power-grid operator PSE announced a $15.4 billion (64 billion zlotys) investment plan spanning 2025 to 2034. The plan includes: Renewable Energy Focus: PSE’s infrastructure upgrades will enable the delivery...
Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia signed a decree allocating 15.6 million kilolitres (KL) of biodiesel for 2025, increasing the biodiesel blend to 40% (B40) by February. “The...
Fervo Energy, a pioneer in next-generation geothermal energy, announced $255 million in new funding to accelerate the deployment of its enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) projects. The funding includes $135 million...
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is revamping its Sustainability Disclosure Guidance to reflect the finalized IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and...
U.S. Banks Leave NZBA Amid Political U.S. Banks Leave NZBA Under Political and Legal Pressure Morgan Stanley, Citi, and Bank of America have joined Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs in...
Norway’s Electric Milestone In 2024, 89% of new cars sold in Norway were fully electric, marking a significant leap from 82% in 2023, according to data from the Norwegian Road...
Financial Close for Empire Wind 1 Equinor has secured over $3 billion in project financing for Empire Wind 1, with financial close reached in December 2024. The project’s total capital...
JPX’s ESG Tool Launch Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) and JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. have introduced the “JPX Sustainability Information Search Tool (Beta Version)” to enhance sustainability-related disclosures...
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