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Leading global sustainable mobility player Ayvens and Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers, have come to a multi-billion euro frame agreement that encourages Ayvens’ affiliates to buy up to...
Cepsa and Bio-Oils, a subsidiary of Apical, are beginning construction of the largest second-generation biofuels plant in southern Europe. This facility, which will flexibly produce 500,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)...
European Union (EU) import charges on carbon-intensive products are expected to have a limited impact on climate change and only a modest negative effect on economies in Asia and the...
Following a dialogue with the Commission and national consumer authorities, Zalando has committed to removing misleading sustainability flags and icons displayed next to products offered on its platform. Such claims...
There is new hope that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will issue its long-awaited climate disclosure rule soon. A draft of the final rule has been circulated to...
A new report by DNV, the energy expert and assurance provider, paints a stark picture of the UK’s energy transition. While the UK has ambitious climate goals, the current pace...
In Abu Dhabi, DHL Group and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), will host a side event together with its partners to present the four key takeaways from the recent...
Elevating the UAE’s Position in Global Logistics: The New FedEx Hub Highlights Innovation and Efficiency FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company,...
In 2017, Walmart launched a bold initiative called Project Gigaton, aiming to work with suppliers to reduce, avoid, or sequester 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in product...
Plug-in Taxi Grant provides funding of £6,000 per electric taxi vehicle and is extended until April 2025. More green taxis will take to the UK’s roads thanks to an extension to...
SIX, the global financial information provider, has launched a new solution enabling the global banking clients of SIX to measure the sustainability performance of their small and medium-sized enterprise (SME)...
The Commission is investing over €233 million in twelve new Strategic Projects across Europe under theLIFE programme to support the implementation of the EU’s environmental and climate ambitions under the European Green Deal....
The new law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU to achieve a clean and healthy environment for citizens as well as zero air pollution by 2050. Negotiators from...
Millions of savers’ money invested in polluting industries, despite public demand for change A new report by Make My Money Matter reveals that UK pension providers are failing to adequately...
Achievements across the last year move SHEIN closer towards its long-term goal of building a modern and resilient supply chain eco-system. SHEIN’s Supplier Community Empowerment Program (SCEP) is aimed at...
Medtronic, a leader in medical technology, has signalled a significant shift towards environmental stewardship with the appointment of its first Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), Raman Venkatesh. This strategic move marks...
Nest, the UK’s largest pension scheme, is embarking on a groundbreaking journey towards a more sustainable future with a £5 billion equity fund dedicated to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...
Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to date to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland, agreeing to buy the majority of electricity from Windlab’s planned...
Octopus Energy’s generation arm and Salzgitter Group, one of Germany’s leading steel and technology groups, are joining forces to radically decarbonise steel production in Germany using the power of the...
The UK will leave the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) after the failure of efforts to align it with net zero, the government has announced. Signed in 1994, the Energy Charter...
Agreement demonstrates shared commitment to high-integrity projects that, beyond sequestering carbon, support biodiversity and benefit local communities long term Catona Climate, a global climate finance company, announced that Microsoft has...
S&P Global today published the latest edition of its Look Forward research series, focusing on the most important themes that will drive the development of global supply chains through to 2030. The global...
Council and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional political agreement today on a regulation to establish the first EU-level certification framework for for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in...
Airbus and TotalEnergies have signed a strategic partnership to meet the challenges of aviation decarbonization with sustainable aviation fuel. In line with the objective of achieving net carbon neutrality of...
AIB said today it has appointed Paul Travers as Managing Director Climate Capital at the bank. The bank said the appointment will support the delivery of its three-year strategy which...
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced that it has committed to invest in a portfolio of Texas-based clean energy projects utilizing a Tax Credit...
BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) announced the launch of the first two funds in its new suite of innovative fixed income exchange-traded funds (‘ETFs’). BNP Paribas Easy Sustainable EUR Corporate...
Verizon Communications Inc. issued its Green Bond Impact Report, outlining the full allocation of the nearly $1 billion of net proceeds from its fifth green bond, which was issued in May 2023....
Iberdrola España and the Asturian business group Exiom continue their steps towards the definitive opening of the photovoltaic module factory Iberdrola España and the Asturian business group Exiom continue their...
Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is pleased to announce an agreement with 1PointFive to purchase carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits from STRATOS,...
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as part of the fourth Investing in America tour, Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan will announce over $5.8 billion...
Schroders announced the launch of a listed global equity impact fund amid growing demand from clients for public equity-focused impact strategies. Schroder International Selection Fund (Schroder ISF) Global Equity Impact is...
A new report by the Green Finance Institute (GFI) and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) calls for deeper collaboration between public and private sectors, alongside clear sector-specific transition...
California is investing an unprecedented amount of funding to build a bigger, better network of charging and refueling infrastructure for zero-emission cars, trucks and buses. The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $1.9...
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has launched a UK-domiciled global short-duration bond fund focusing on the path to net zero, with Aon providing £127 million in seed capital. The AXA...
The UK’s first ever tubeless kitchen foil is being launched by Tesco in a move that will save 12.5 million cardboard rolls from needing to be produced each year. Thanks...
RMI and NREL unveil new tools to simplify complex energy analysis and improve energy storage RMI, founded as Rocky Mountain Institute, and the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy...
New tool supports business learning and action on internal and public governance. The UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, announced the launch of its Transformational Governance Corporate Toolkit....
12 initiatives and 5 enablers to decarbonise Singapore’s aviation sector and support sustainable growth The Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint was launched today by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for...
Global energy and technology company Octopus Energy launched the UK’s first mass market vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tariff – Octopus Power Pack – which guarantees free charging for drivers, helping speed up...
British farmers have been hit by additional fertiliser costs of £1.45 billion since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. New analysis has revealed that British farmers have been hit by additional...
The issuance of green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds (GSSSB) is forecast to reach around $1 trillion in 2024, according to S&P Global Ratings. While this marks a modest increase...
Ahead of the new 2024 voting season, AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) announces three main updates to its corporate governance & voting policy to further reinforce its ESG expectations. With climate remaining...
Climate change denialism varies geographically within the U.S., with political ideology, economic dependency on fossil fuels, and mistrust in science being key contributing factors. Social media platforms serve as significant...
The fight against climate change gains a powerful ally with the collaboration between Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Google. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, contributes significantly to global warming. This...
The lines between the physical and digital worlds will blur in the not-so-distant future. The fusion of advanced technology and the evolving needs of humanity has already begun a paradigm...
This week, the world’s second-largest economy released a mandatory sustainability disclosure regulation for its three largest stock exchanges. Beginning in 2026, large companies listed on the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing...
Avrio has announced that it has appointed co-founder Lawrence Wintermeyer as CEO. Wintermeyer has held roles chairing regulated alternative investment funds in managed futures, energy, and global reinsurance following a...
They will also be able to demonstrate their positive impact on the environment with robust reporting functionality, reduced greenwashing, and the encouragement of businesses to invest in sustainable initiatives through...
Aircastle, Air New Zealand, Embraer, Google, HIS, Natixis CIB, Safran, and Technip Energies are now part of first-of-its-kind effort to reduce emissions and drive production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)...
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