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DWS has announced the first close of its ESG Infrastructure Debt Strategy (EIDS), securing €323 million from institutional investors across EMEA and APAC. This milestone highlights growing demand for sustainable...
Equinor, alongside bp and TotalEnergies, has taken a major step forward in decarbonizing the UK’s industrial regions with the approval of the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and Net Zero Teesside...
IBM and Texas A&M AgriLife unveiled SWAT VEXA, a free AI virtual assistant, today at COP16 in Riyadh, marking a major step forward in sustainable agriculture. Built using IBM’s Deep...
Google, Intersect Power, and TPG Rise Climate have announced a groundbreaking partnership to align clean energy generation with data center development. The collaboration introduces a “power-first” approach, co-locating carbon-free energy...
Schneider Electric has been named the official sustainability partner of the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), which organizes the Boston Marathon and other iconic races. The six-year partnership will focus on...
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is accelerating its adoption of climate-related financial disclosure regulations aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). With ISSB standards taking effect globally in January 2024,...
Verra, the global leader in climate action and sustainable development standards, has joined the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) to advance climate initiatives in Southeast Asia. This partnership aligns Verra’s...
SGS has unveiled its Climate pillar under the IMPACT NOW for sustainability suite, delivering a robust array of services designed to help organizations take meaningful climate action. Leveraging its decades...
Switzerland has made significant progress toward its net-zero emissions goals, achieving a 24% reduction in emissions from 1990 to 2022, while doubling the size of its economy. A new UBS...
India is taking a bold step to boost local manufacturing in its clean energy sector. Starting June 2026, all solar photovoltaic (PV) modules used in clean energy projects must be...
The Swiss Federal Council has launched a consultation on proposed updates to its sustainability-related disclosure rules, aimed at aligning with international developments and Switzerland’s climate targets. The consultation, initiated during...
At this year’s Microsoft Ignite, the company unveiled groundbreaking AI innovations aimed at empowering organizations to enhance ESG data transparency, gain actionable insights, and achieve their sustainability goals. Developed for...
Why it matters: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting innovative financial tools like sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) to accelerate climate action in Thailand and across Asia. These bonds tie financial...
Why it matters: Corporate sustainability efforts are falling short due to internal and external barriers, according to ERM’s Sustainability Transformation Survey. Overcoming these obstacles is vital for achieving ambitious ESG...
Why it matters: The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping sustainability reporting, requiring detailed ESG disclosures aligned with European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Many businesses are struggling to meet...
Why it matters: Offshore wind is pivotal for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors and achieving global net-zero goals. bp and JERA are joining forces to accelerate progress with JERA Nex bp, set...
Accelerating the Path to Net-Zero Deloitte’s Low-Carbon Solutions Page provides actionable insights into the challenges and solutions required to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors. These industries, vital to meeting Paris Agreement goals,...
Why it matters: Brookfield Renewable, a global leader in renewable power, continues to align its financing strategy with ESG priorities. This issuance demonstrates investor appetite for sustainable investments and bolsters...
Why it matters: Sustainability is no longer optional. Investors, customers, and regulators are demanding businesses demonstrate accountability on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Yet, many organizations struggle to operationalize...
Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024 commenced today under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of...
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