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Lululemon has joined a $12 million funding round for Epoch Biodesign, signalling a deeper shift within the apparel sector toward material circularity and next-generation recycling technologies. The investment brings Epoch’s...
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants has urged the Financial Conduct Authority to take a measured approach as the UK prepares to strengthen sustainability disclosure requirements for listed companies, warning...
Microsoft has secured a major new supply of durable carbon removal, signing a 10-year agreement with biochar company Liferaft to purchase one million carbon removal units. The deal ranks among...
A deep dive into the disconnect between corporate ESG performance and rating agency scores—and the actionable steps companies can take to close the gap Guest Post By; Kelly KIRSCH-Directeur Général ESG...
H&M has formalized a new sustainability governance model, launching an industry facing Insights Board in partnership with Stella McCartney as the retailer accelerates its transition toward fully sustainable materials by...
SHEIN is deepening its push into lower-carbon logistics, signing an agreement with DHL to adopt the GoGreen Plus service and expand its use of sustainable aviation fuel across air cargo...
Australia has moved to operationalise its national sustainable finance framework, releasing detailed guidance designed to bring its taxonomy into active use across debt markets and accelerate capital flows into climate-aligned...
Germany has launched an €8 billion ($9.28 billion) climate programme to accelerate emissions reductions and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, as policymakers confront rising energy insecurity and a widening...
California. Regulators are moving to define how one of the most ambitious corporate climate disclosure laws in the United States will take shape. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has...
Brussels Expands ESG Engagement Beyond Mandatory Reporting Brussels is widening the reach of sustainability reporting across Europe, even as regulatory requirements narrow. The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has...
The United States has agreed with TotalEnergies to redirect close to $1 billion in offshore wind investment into domestic oil and natural gas production, marking a decisive change in federal...
NeuEN Green Energy has secured a long-term contract to supply 10,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen to Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), accelerating India’s push to decarbonise its hard-to-abate industrial...
A €200 million ($216 million) financing agreement between EIB Global and Techcombank will accelerate Vietnam’s transition to a low-carbon economy, with a strong focus on mobilising private capital into green...
Brussels has cleared a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) Danish state aid scheme designed to accelerate the buildout of offshore wind capacity, reinforcing the European Union’s push to meet its 2030...
A Corporate Push Toward Water Security On World Water Day, Google released its 2026 Water Stewardship Project Portfolio summary, outlining a growing global strategy to address freshwater scarcity while strengthening...
• $7 million raise brings total funding to $14 million as demand for audit grade carbon data accelerates globally• Expansion targets Asia-Pacific and Europe amid CBAM pressure and stricter reporting...
PepsiCo has reached two major water sustainability targets ahead of its 2025 deadline, completing full water replenishment across high-risk watersheds and adopting a global water stewardship framework across all company...
The ESG Newsletter delivers the latest developments in carbon markets, climate finance, energy transition, and sustainable investment. Today’s edition highlights India’s launch of a centralized carbon market trading platform, alongside...
• 15,000-ton annual capacity facility converts hard-to-recycle plastic waste into petrochemical feedstock• Anchors TotalEnergies’ transition of Grandpuits refinery into a zero-crude industrial platform• Secured long-term waste supply through partnerships with...
Zelestra has brought three solar plants online in Castilla-La Mancha, adding 162 MW of renewable capacity to Spain’s grid while directly supporting decarbonisation efforts across the pharmaceutical sector. The Belinchón...
• Climate Fund Managers brings $2.8B AUM and targets an additional $4B for climate investments across emerging markets• Partnership with Climate Bonds Initiative and European Commission aims to unlock institutional...
The COP30 Presidency has released its Executive Report, setting out a broad implementation agenda designed to move global climate action beyond negotiation cycles and into sustained execution across economies and...
• VPBank is pursuing a $1.2 billion sustainability-linked loan, among the largest ESG financings in Vietnam• Deal highlights continued investor appetite for ESG-linked lending in emerging markets despite global moderation•...
• India launches a national carbon market portal to operationalize its Carbon Credit Trading Scheme across sectors• Nearly 490 entities across seven energy intensive industries now face compliance targets under...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, regulators and standard-setters moved to refine the rules shaping corporate sustainability. The EU pushed forward an ESRS overhaul to reduce duplication with...
Brussels faces renewed pressure to recalibrate its flagship carbon market as the aviation sector warns that current rules risk undermining both competitiveness and decarbonization. The International Air Transport Association (IATA)...
H&M Group has adopted a new set of science-based targets for land use, aligning its operations with the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) in a move that pushes corporate sustainability...
Québec is emerging as a testing ground for circular agriculture at industrial scale, as Solugen Global Inc. moves to expand production of its organic certified fertilizer, Azogen. The company has...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released Version 1.2 of its Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) Guidance, tightening requirements for companies operating in one of the most emissions-intensive and...
• Google integrates 1 GW of demand response into U.S. utility contracts, positioning data centers as flexible grid assets• Demand-side flexibility reduces peak load pressure, lowering system-wide costs and delaying...
At its Chesterfield County site in Virginia, the LEGO Group is accelerating plans to power one of its largest global manufacturing hubs with on-site renewable energy, combining industrial scale solar...
COFCO International and Standard Chartered have closed a $435 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility designed to strengthen responsible agriculture supply chains across South America, placing social compliance and resilience at...
Google has released a detailed engineering and supply chain playbook designed to accelerate the use of recycled materials across the consumer electronics sector, as its own hardware portfolio approaches significant...
Private capital moves to accelerate India’s urban transport transition KKR is committing up to $310 million to build one of India’s largest electric bus platforms, backing Allfleet and PMI Electro...
The Global Reporting Initiative is reestablishing its presence in Vietnam with a new national program aimed at strengthening corporate transparency and scaling sustainability reporting across one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies....
Brussels Moves to Refine Europe’s ESG Reporting Backbone Brussels is entering a critical phase in reshaping its corporate sustainability reporting regime, as the Platform on Sustainable Finance delivers targeted recommendations...
• First beverage company to achieve 100% certification of all sites to the Alliance for Water Stewardship standard• 70 watershed projects now regenerating 14.1 million m³ of water annually, targeting...
Nordex Group has updated its sustainability framework, recalibrating its approach to reflect tightening European disclosure rules and rising investor scrutiny on execution. The move follows the conclusion of its previous...
ReNew Energy Global Plc has secured a $95 million equity investment into its commercial and industrial platform, ReNew Green Energy Solutions, marking a fresh injection of capital into one of...
Last edited on March 22, 2026 Google Targets Waste Emissions in New Carbon Removal Deal Google has signed a carbon removal agreement with AMP, committing to remove 200,000 tons of...
Germany is preparing a major expansion of its digital backbone, aiming to double domestic data centre capacity and increase artificial intelligence processing power at least fourfold by the end of...
The Green Building Council of Australia has released a comprehensive nature roadmap that reframes how the built environment engages with biodiversity, shifting the sector from harm reduction to active restoration...
BMO has launched a €500 million green bond, equivalent to approximately $540 million, aimed at financing and refinancing projects across renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and green buildings. The issuance forms...
FedEx Moves To Scale Circular Packaging In B2B Logistics FedEx has launched a reusable packaging system for business-to-business shipments, marking a shift toward integrating circular logistics into mainstream parcel networks....
The ESG Newsletter delivers the latest insights on sustainable finance, climate policy, energy transition, and corporate governance. Today’s edition highlights the U.S. SEC’s climate disclosure review, alongside major developments in...
As climate finance continues to evolve, green banks are emerging as a critical mechanism for mobilizing private capital and expanding access to clean energy solutions—particularly in underserved communities. On Wednesday, March 18...
A consortium led by Holcim UK and Canary Wharf Group has delivered what it describes as an industry first: net zero concrete validated through full-scale construction trials in one of...
A Long-Term Bet on Green Fuel Trade Reliance Industries Limited has signed a binding long term Supply and Purchase Agreement with Samsung C&T Corporation to supply green ammonia over 15...
Washington Moves to Reassess Climate Disclosure Framework The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened a formal consultation on climate related disclosures, signaling a renewed push to modernize corporate reporting...
Institutional Capital Targets Natural Climate Solutions in West Africa BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts has led a Series A investment into Rainforest Builder UK Ltd, a developer focused on tropical...
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