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...
Portugal’s Renewable Energy Milestone Portugal’s renewable energy generation hit a record 71% in 2024, marking a significant leap from 61% in 2023, according to grid operator REN. REN stated, “This...
Qatar’s Sustainable Finance Surge In 2024, Qatar set a regional benchmark by issuing $2.5B in green bonds to fund environmentally friendly projects, marking a new era for sustainable finance. Invest...
Japan’s Carbon-Neutral Drive Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba unveiled the “GX 2040 Vision” at the Yomiuri International Economic Society event, outlining a transformative industrial policy rooted in ESG principles. “Carbon...
JSW Energy, led by billionaire Sajjan Jindal, has announced a $1.47 billion acquisition through its JSW Neo Energy unit to buy renewable energy platform O2 Power’s subsidiaries. This significant deal...
Poland’s state development fund, PFR SA, is positioning itself as a key player in the country’s energy transition by becoming an anchor investor in green bond sales. This move is...
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP), part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, has announced the sale of its 50% ownership stake in Höegh Evi Ltd. to funds managed by Igneo Infrastructure...
Executives worldwide are doubling down on sustainability commitments, with 85% planning to disclose climate-related data regardless of political or regulatory shifts, according to a recent Workiva survey of 1,600 global...
Brussels Pushes Forward on SME Reporting Infrastructure The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has published two reports cataloguing more than 320 digital tools and platforms designed to help small...
Technology Enters Procurement’s Carbon Blind Spot Watershed has introduced a new AI-powered tool aimed at one of the most persistent challenges in corporate climate strategies: measuring and reducing Scope 3...
The PRI Awards 2025 celebrated innovation and impact across six main categories — nature, climate, human rights, responsible investment strategy, system stewardship, and communication — alongside three special awards. More...
Dallas Announcement Sets New Direction Frontier Infrastructure Holdings LLC has launched what it calls the first full-scale carbon management platform tailored for North America’s ethanol sector. In partnership with bioenergy...
London greenlights flagship CCS contracts Britain has signed contracts for two commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, a step aimed at curbing emissions from some of the country’s most...
Washington Pulls Back on Renewable Commitments The U.S. Department of Energy confirmed plans on Wednesday to cancel more than $13 billion in federal funds pledged under the Biden administration to...
Oregon’s Data Center Demand Drives New Solar Build Amazon has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Avangrid, the U.S. subsidiary of Iberdrola, to secure renewable electricity from a new...
A New Corporate Energy Strategy Mars, Incorporated is moving to reframe corporate energy procurement with a strategy that stretches beyond its own factories and offices. Under its newly launched Renewable...
Scope 3: From Blind Spot to Boardroom Priority A joint report from sustainability ratings firm EcoVadis and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) projects that companies worldwide could face more than $500...
Stockholm — A New Model for Green Steel Demand Microsoft has signed two agreements with Swedish green steelmaker Stegra, marking one of the most significant corporate commitments yet to near-zero...
China has pledged for the first time to cut its greenhouse gas emissions in absolute terms, committing to reduce economy-wide net emissions by 7–10% from peak levels by 2035, “striving...
In manufacturing, the risks are high for any company that jumps right into the next emerging technology without first doing research and developing a thoughtful, strategic business plan for implementation...
Brazil Ramps Up Forest Finance The Brazil Restoration and Bioeconomy Finance Coalition (BRB Finance Coalition) has secured more than $4.5 billion in commitments to forest and bioeconomy projects, accelerating momentum...
Redwood Conservation Anchors Apple’s U.S. Climate Strategy Apple has partnered with The Conservation Fund to restore and sustainably manage the Gualala River Forest, a coastal redwood landscape that has long...
Microsoft Backs Cement Decarbonization Microsoft has taken another step to decarbonize its global operations, announcing an investment through its Climate Innovation Fund in Fortera, a U.S.-based developer of low-carbon cement....
A Global Platform Backed by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative has opened applications for its 2026 WiSER Pioneers Program,...
Madrid strategy sets course for next decade Iberdrola, Europe’s largest utility, unveiled a sweeping €110 billion ($120 billion) investment plan through 2031, cementing its shift away from risk-heavy renewable generation...
Paris: A Decisive Step in France’s Energy Transition The French government has selected TotalEnergies, in partnership with RWE, to develop and operate the “Centre Manche 2” offshore wind project, the...
Global Push from Climate Week NYC Schneider Electric used Climate Week NYC to announce a major expansion of its global supply chain decarbonization programs, doubling down on its strategy to...