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Australia’s Green Push: Aviation Fuel from Sugarcane Waste Australia is investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with a combined $10.4 million in funding to boost green initiatives at Brisbane Airport....
The European Commission has launched the Clean Industrial Deal, a sweeping business plan aimed at reinforcing industrial competitiveness, reducing emissions, and securing Europe’s clean energy future. The €100 billion initiative...
EU Simplifies Sustainability and Investment Rules The European Commission has unveiled two major legislative packages—Omnibus I and Omnibus II—aimed at reducing regulatory burdens, improving sustainability rules, and unlocking investment. The...
LEGO’s Latest Sustainability Move: Recycled Tires in New Sets LEGO Group today unveiled new tires made with over 30% recycled materials, including fishing nets, ropes, and engine oil. These innovative...
Macquarie’s Clean Energy Play: Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is making a bold move in the U.S. clean energy market by acquiring the remaining controlling interests in Galehead Development through funds...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released a report highlighting advancements in the availability and accessibility of data used to assess environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. While progress is...
Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to End DEI Programs Apple shareholders overwhelmingly voted against a proposal urging the company to scrap its DEI policies. The resolution, filed by the conservative think...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V) fund, has acquired full ownership of the 480MW Morecambe offshore wind project from COBRA Group and Flotation Energy, a...
A New Financial Model for Biodiversity The United Nations launched the Cali Fund for the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from Digital Sequence Information (DSI) during the resumed session...
By: Susanne Katus — SVP, Market Leader, Executive Engagement, Datamaran Corporate America is in the midst of a leadership crisis. Once championed as essential to modern business strategy, environmental, social...
In an ESG News exclusive interview with Lawrence Paramasivam, the Senior Executive Director of Policy & Legal at the FSRA during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), highlighted UAE’s Strategic Evolution...
KKR, a global investment powerhouse, has entered a strategic partnership with Düsseldorf-based energy service provider EGC, aiming to accelerate EGC’s growth and establish it as a premier decarbonization partner for...
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is enforcing stricter ESG disclosure requirements on 12 pension fund managers to boost transparency in risk management and investment strategies. The details:...
Major U.S. banks are stepping back from publicly promoting their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as the White House intensifies scrutiny of private-sector DEI efforts. JPMorgan Chase, Citizens, and...
India’s Green Power Surge: Indian state-owned power giant NTPC is making a bold move into renewable energy, committing over 2 trillion rupees ($23.07 billion) to projects in Madhya Pradesh. The...
Biochar is emerging as a powerful carbon removal solution, capable of locking away carbon for centuries while enhancing soil fertility. Sylvera’s new ratings provide critical validation for biochar projects, ensuring...
Key Takeaways: AI: A Game-Changer for Sustainability KPMG’s latest paper, AI for the Chief Sustainability Officer: Understanding the Intersection of AI and Sustainability, explores how AI can accelerate corporate sustainability...
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Mika Kania as Head of Sustainability Advisory for Asia Pacific, underscoring the firm’s commitment to advancing sustainability in the real estate sector. Kania, based in...
A strategic approach to sustainability is driving significant business growth, according to the 2025 CFO Sustainability Outlook Survey, which polled 500 CFOs across industries including life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, retail,...
Berkshire Hathaway’s latest annual report stops short of discussing diversity and inclusion. The report now ends the employee section at “candidates.”Last year, it noted hiring practices were “intended to identify...
Global Biodiversity at Risk Countries are meeting in Rome to advance a $200 billion annual nature finance deal. The initiative builds on last year’s Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, aimed at...
National Grid is offloading its U.S. onshore renewables business to Brookfield Asset Management as part of a broader divestment strategy. The sale, valued at $1.74 billion including debt, reflects the...
BBVA’s New Sustainable Business Goal BBVA will channel €700 billion in sustainable business between 2025 and 2029—more than double its earlier target of €300 billion, which was reached in December...
Cities are stepping up in the fight against climate change, but a significant funding gap threatens progress. New data from CDP, in collaboration with the Global Covenant of Mayors for...
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) announced $686.8 million in investments this week, contributing to $1.5 billion in climate action initiatives when combined with co-financing. The 11 approved projects will support...
Standard Chartered has launched the first multi-country sustainability-linked trade finance facility for Siemens Energy, covering eight markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan. This groundbreaking facility integrates trade finance...
Bloomberg Launches MARS Climate to Manage Portfolio Climate Risks Bloomberg has expanded its Multi-Asset Risk Management suite (MARS) with a new module, MARS Climate, designed to help portfolio and risk...
MSCI and Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions are collaborating to strengthen the financial sector’s approach to physical climate risk management. The partnership integrates MSCI’s GeoSpatial Asset Intelligence with Swiss Re’s proprietary...
Nikola Corporation, once a beacon of innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection according to a recent press release issued by the automaker....
Heineken’s Sustainability Progress in 2024 Heineken N.V. (“HEINEKEN”) publishes its combined Financial and Sustainability Annual Report 2024, highlighting broad-based growth, profit expansion, and sustainability impact. The report outlines Heineken’s significant...
CFA Institute’s Net-Zero Roadmap The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center has launched a new guide to support investors in integrating net-zero strategies into their portfolios. The publication, Investment Innovations...
South Pole Names Dara Olufon as Co-Head of Global Climate Advisory South Pole, a leader in carbon asset development and climate consultancy, has appointed Dara Olufon as Co-Head of its...
TikTok’s Multi-Year Carbon Commitment TikTok has entered a multi-year partnership with Climeworks to remove 5,100 tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere by 2030. The plan combines Direct Air Capture, Biochar,...
Mizuho Bank and Temasek-owned GenZero announced a partnership to develop transition credits, a financial tool designed to support the early retirement of coal-fired power plants and accelerate the shift to...
Climate Fund Managers (CFM) announced the launch of Climate Investor Three (CI3), a blended finance fund targeting the energy transition and green hydrogen sectors. The fund has already secured €150...
Australia’s Green Iron Push Australia on Thursday unveiled a A$1 billion ($636 million) Green Iron Investment Fund to support green iron manufacturing and its supply chains, including an initial A$500...
Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Milestone: Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, exceeded its 2024 sustainability targets with a Sustainability Impact (SSI) score of 7.55, outpacing the 7.40...
Terra CO2, a U.S.-based low-carbon building materials company, has secured $82M in Series B equity commitments to expand its sustainable cement technology. The round was co-led by Just Climate, Eagle...
AI Advances in Flood Forecasting Google’s Flood Hub is rolling out new tools to help experts assess flood risks more precisely. The latest updates include: These enhancements support aid organizations,...
Eurostat’s latest report shows a continued decoupling of emissions from economic growth. Sector trends: Related Article: EU Invests €4.8 Billion from Emissions Trading Revenues to Fund Net-Zero Projects Country breakdown:...
The Government of Canada is set to issue its third Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond this week, subject to market conditions. This follows a $4 billion issuance in February 2024, which was...
The Shift Toward Sustainability Emerging market companies are accelerating sustainability efforts, driven by financing trends, regulatory expectations, and climate commitments. A study of 104 firms across six sectors (Energy, TMT,...
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has introduced two new capacity-building platforms to strengthen market participants’ understanding of nature-related financial risks and opportunities. New Learning Platforms: Why It Matters:...
Nestlé and Mars have partnered with New Zealand-based dairy cooperative Fonterra to fund new initiatives aimed at reducing the climate footprint of dairy farming. Dairy is the largest source of...
Mast, North America’s leading post-wildfire reforestation company, secured $25 million in Series B funding to expand its Biomass Carbon Removal & Storage (BiCRS) initiative. The funding, co-led by Pulse Fund...
ONGPL, a 50:50 joint venture between ONGC Green Limited (OGL) and NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), has signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire a 100% stake in Ayana...
A new study by Workiva Inc. finds that despite policy uncertainty, corporate leaders are doubling down on sustainability integration, recognizing its financial and strategic value. Leaders remain committed to sustainability...
Ingka Group today released its Net Zero Transition Plan, reinforcing its climate commitments and aligning with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. The plan details a roadmap to significantly cut emissions...
Sustainability Gains Momentum in Corporate Finance A new report from Kearney, Staying the Course: Chief Financial Officers and the Green Transition, reveals that CFOs are increasingly prioritizing sustainability investments, with...
Japan’s government approved a long-term plan to cut emissions, revise energy policy, and boost industrial capacity through 2040. The strategy aims to stabilize business policies while ensuring energy security and...
The Deal: TotalEnergies and Air Liquide are partnering to decarbonize European refineries by producing green hydrogen using offshore wind power. The collaboration includes two key projects: Why It Matters: These...
Masdar, TotalEnergies, and EPointZero have signed a Framework for Action (FFA) to drive clean energy expansion in Africa and Asia, reinforcing UAE-France business cooperation. Strategic Collaboration The agreement, signed on...
Norsk e-Fuel, Prime Capital, and RES are partnering to launch Project Alby, a large-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Ånge, Sweden. The facility will produce at least 80,000 tons...
BYD and SEC’s Landmark Deal BYD Energy Storage and Saudi Electricity Company have signed the world’s largest grid-scale energy storage contract, totaling 12.5GWh. Combined with a previously delivered 2.6GWh project,...
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Saudi Arabia have signed a joint declaration of intent to advance sustainable infrastructure investments across the region. The agreement, formalized at the Conference...
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is launching the Finvest Hub, a global platform designed to secure funding for aviation sustainability initiatives. This move, formalized through a Letter of Intent...
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is partnering with Chestnut Carbon to drive large-scale carbon removal projects across the Southeastern United States. The initiative aims to restore 200 hectares (~500 acres)...
Global sustainable bond issuance is projected to hit $1 trillion in 2025, sustaining the momentum from 2024. ESG Challenges Deepen Big picture: The gap between decarbonization goals and real-world implementation...
BlackRock has named Louise Kooy-Henckel as its new EMEA Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions (STS), reinforcing its commitment to ESG-driven investment strategies. Why it matters: Kooy-Henckel’s appointment comes at...
Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), announced 11 new partnerships worth SAR 5.5 billion (USD 1.5 billion) at the 3rd PIF Public Sector...
Elena Valderrábano, Chief Sustainability Officer of Telefónica, has been honored with the CSO Sustainable Supply Chain Award at the Futur/io CSO Awards Europe in recognition of her leadership in driving...
A New Framework for Climate Decision-Making JPMorgan has introduced Climate Intuition, a new thought leadership series aimed at equipping businesses and investors with the tools to navigate climate-related risks and...
Hydrostor, a leading long-duration energy storage developer, has secured $200 million USD in funding from Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF), Goldman Sachs Alternatives, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP...
Microsoft’s Sustainability Progress Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft, reflects on the company’s sustainability journey as it reaches the five-year midpoint toward its 2030 carbon-negative, water-positive, and zero-waste commitments. Microsoft’s...
Bloom Energy and Chart Industries have announced a strategic carbon capture partnership to provide low-emission, always-on power using natural gas and sequestration technology. The collaboration is designed to support energy-intensive...
Chestnut Carbon, a U.S.-focused nature-based carbon removal developer, has raised $160 million in a Series B round. The investment will accelerate its afforestation initiatives, targeting the sequestration of 100 million...
The partnership integrates Ramboll’s sustainability consulting expertise with IBM’s Envizi ESG Suite, helping businesses manage ESG data, automate insights, and improve emissions reporting. “IBM is very excited to work with...
Arcadia expands energy procurement solutions Arcadia, a global utility data and energy solutions platform, has acquired RPD Energy, a top provider of renewable energy solutions. The move enhances Arcadia’s Enterprise...
Bain & Company, in partnership with the World Governments Summit (WGS), has launched the Sustainability Readiness Tool, an AI-driven solution to help organizations assess their sustainability preparedness and bridge the...
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $150 million in funding to decarbonize public college campuses in New York. The investment, part of the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs...
BNP Paribas and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed an agreement that could generate up to €8 billion in wind energy investments across the European Union. This initiative aims...
Continental’s Sustainability Drive Hanover, Germany – Continental will showcase four key technical presentations at the Tire Technology Expo 2025 from March 4-6 in Hanover. The focus: reducing the environmental footprint...
Twelve, a carbon transformation company, has secured an additional $83 million in Series C and project funding, advancing its mission to replace fossil fuels with CO2-derived materials. This brings total...
Columbia Climate School is launching the first Master of Science in Climate Finance in the U.S., in collaboration with Columbia Business School. This one-year interdisciplinary degree aims to equip professionals...
Ecologi, the UK’s leading climate action platform, has acquired Net Zero Now, a specialist in sector-specific carbon measurement and reduction. This merger creates a single, integrated solution for businesses at...
Climate First Bank has named Chris Castro as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer. Castro, a recognized sustainability leader, previously served in the Biden-Harris Administration as Chief...
The European Commission issued €11 billion in EU-Bonds in its second syndicated transaction of 2025, split into a €6 billion tap on a 7-year bond (maturing December 2031) and a...
The U.S. Energy Department has approved the disbursement of a loan guarantee for Calumet (CLMT.O) to expand the Montana Renewables sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refinery in Great Falls. Why It...
HSBC Asset Management’s Energy Transition Infrastructure (ETI) team has taken a strategic stake in SP Mobility, an SP Group company leading Singapore’s EV charging infrastructure. Why it matters: Singapore is...
NEOM & DataVolt partner for sustainable AI future NEOM and DataVolt have signed a landmark agreement to develop the first net-zero AI factory campus in Oxagon, northwest Saudi Arabia. The...
A Strategic Shift in ESG Leadership The 2025 CSRD Pulse Check Survey by Datamaran reveals a transformative shift in corporate sustainability governance. With ESG oversight moving into the boardroom, companies...
The Intersection of Tax Policy and Media Financing The entertainment industry is undergoing a significant transformation, as sustainable tax incentives and structured investment vehicles redefine how film and television projects...
Abu Dhabi-based Ittihad International Investment has arranged a $450 million sustainability-linked RCF with local banks, bolstering its financial flexibility. The facility is backed by key financial institutions, with Emirates NBD,...
Belgium-based Junction Growth Investors announced the successful closing of its first fund at €115M, surpassing its initial goal despite market challenges. The fund targets growth and buyout capital for European...
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust announced a $450 million green bond offering on a private placement basis across Canada. The debentures, issued under Allied’s Green Financing Framework, will bear...
Microsoft and EDPR NA expand clean energy partnership EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has delivered three new utility-scale solar projects totaling 400 megawatts (MW) across Illinois and Texas. Microsoft...
Pemex’s Climate Shift Mexico’s state-owned oil giant Pemex has unveiled its first Sustainability Plan, marking a significant step in addressing climate risks. Climate Action 100+ investors, engaging with Pemex since...
EBRD backs Morocco’s railway sustainability efforts The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing up to MAD 400 million (€38.4 million) in Morocco’s railway sector, supporting a MAD...
Datamaran, a leader in ESG governance software, has named Sebastian Hempstead as its first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). This follows a $33 million Series C funding round in September 2024,...
Salesforce, alongside Hugging Face, Cohere, and Carnegie Mellon University, launched the AI Energy Score—a new benchmarking tool to measure and compare AI model energy consumption. Salesforce is the first AI...
Chinese EV giant BYD is in advanced talks with European automakers to form a carbon credit pool, allowing companies with lower EV sales to buy emissions credits and reduce their...
Driving Renewable Growth ContourGlobal has successfully closed its first corporate-level Green Bond issuance, securing over $1 billion to accelerate its renewable energy expansion and carbon reduction efforts. Where the Funds...
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations have announced a landmark $100 billion investment in renewable energy by 2030. The move is part of a broader strategy to transition towards clean energy...
Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk and performance management, has launched Achilles Analytics, an advanced online tool that enables companies to track sustainability and compliance metrics with precision....
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Carbonhound have partnered to offer Canadian businesses an automated solution for measuring, verifying, and managing carbon emissions. The collaboration aligns with RBC’s strategy to...
HSBC has appointed Julian Wentzel as its new Group Chief Sustainability Officer, the bank announced Friday. Wentzel, who joined HSBC in 2015, had been serving in the role on an...
Cargill is expanding its footprint in Brazil’s renewable energy sector by acquiring the remaining 50% stake in SJC Bioenergia. The move gives Cargill full control of the sugar-energy company, reinforcing...
The news: Vattenfall has joined the Corporate Leaders Group Europe (CLG), reinforcing its commitment to a fossil-free future. The CLG, founded by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, unites business...
Singtel’s regional data centre arm, Nxera DCT Pte Ltd., has secured a S$643 million five-year green loan to fund the development of DC Tuas, Singapore’s most hyper-connected, high-power-density green data...
Sustainable investment fund regulations are evolving rapidly, with increasing scrutiny on greenwashing and new labelling standards. Fund managers must comply with regulatory-driven requirements like the UK FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements...
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