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An investor-led commission representing $18 trillion in assets has released a 10-year plan to lift environmental and social performance across global mining, aiming to channel capital toward operators that meet...
• The world’s first in-motion wireless charging highway has launched on France’s A10, allowing trucks, buses, and cars to recharge while driving.• Tests show Electreon’s system delivers over 200 kW...
Brussels Pushes Deep Decarbonization Across Europe The European Commission has allocated €2.9 billion ($3.1 billion) from the EU’s Innovation Fund to 61 large-scale net-zero technology projects across 18 countries, in...
• 100 MWh Rondo Heat Battery to decarbonize HEINEKEN’s Vialonga Brewery near Lisbon• Partnership model delivers low-carbon steam through Heat-as-a-Service by EDP Comercial• System to be powered by 7 MW...
• Five-year partnership digitizes Tata Motors’ sustainability operations using TCS’s AI-powered Intelligent Urban Exchange platform.• The new system enables real-time emissions tracking, ESG compliance reporting, and supply-chain transparency aligned with...
Long-Term Climate Credit for High-Risk Economies Climate Fund Managers (CFM), MUFG Bank, FinDev Canada, and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have achieved a $600 million first close for the GAIA...
• Five-year cooperation agreement worth up to US$450 million signed at FII9 in Riyadh• Partnership expands financing for renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen in developing nations• Builds on...
Key Takeaways As the global community prepares for COP 30 in Belém, Brazil, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is putting institutional investors at the heart of the sustainability dialogue at PRI in...
As sustainability reporting becomes a defining standard for corporate transparency, many organizations are realizing that manual, spreadsheet-driven processes are no longer enough. The challenge: managing ESG data efficiently, meeting evolving...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, global climate momentum converged around finance, disclosure, and resilience. Tokyo issued the world’s first certified climate resilience bond, while New Zealand lifted...
• Amazon deforestation down 11% year-on-year, lowest since 2014, with 5,796 km² cleared.• Lula administration touts a 50% drop in forest loss since taking office in 2023.• Decline positions Brazil...
• 79% of US firms demand verified sustainability credentials from external tech vendors.• Networks, cloud systems, and AI platforms identified as the top three areas for IT decarbonization.• Nearly one...
• €1 billion in new financing will support Spanish SMEs and mid-caps through a securitisation led by EIB Group and Santander.• €200 million earmarked for near-zero-emission building projects and €70...
• Google is supporting three Brazil-based projects targeting methane abatement, reforestation, and mineral carbon removal.• The initiatives leverage AI and geospatial analytics to track emissions, carbon storage, and ecosystem health.•...
• The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund deepens its climate-risk strategy, targeting portfolio alignment with global net-zero pathways by 2050.• The 2030 plan expands focus on nature-related risks, physical climate...
• Around 40 jurisdictions plan to integrate ISSB Standards into national disclosure frameworks, representing roughly 40% of global capital markets.• The expanded Jurisdictional Adopters Working Group will align “passporting” provisions...
• Global investment in low-carbon technologies has soared to US$2.1 trillion, driving demand for deeper transition analytics.• Bloomberg’s new tools map revenue and capital-expenditure exposure for companies representing 96% of...
This essential panel, hosted at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, provided a critical, behind-the-scenes look into managing waste and maximizing sustainability at major public venues. The discussion...
Financing Europe’s energy transition Uniper has published its inaugural Green Finance Framework, setting a structured basis for raising capital to fund its transformation from a conventional power generator to a...
Arca Secures Landmark Carbon Removal Partnership Vancouver-based Arca, a company specializing in industrial mineralization, has entered a long-term offtake agreement with Microsoft to deliver nearly 300,000 tonnes of durable carbon...
Partnership Anchored in Circular Fashion Goals Barcelona-based textile recycler Recover™ has signed a multi-year supply agreement with H&M Group, enabling large-scale integration of its mechanically recycled cotton—branded as RCotton—into the...
• LEGO will integrate GHG emissions data into its annual sustainability report beginning March 2026.• The company is introducing a revised, more granular methodology covering Scopes 1, 2, and 3.•...
• Combined platform to serve investors representing over US$40 trillion in assets under management• Integration to unify methodologies for Sustainable Development Investments (SDIs) and SDG alignment• Founding pension funds—APG, PGGM,...
• Iberdrola issues the EU’s first green hybrid bond under the European Green Bond Standard, attracting €8 billion in orders.• Coupon set at 3.75%, the lowest for a hybrid bond...
California Accelerates Building Decarbonization California’s building sector—responsible for roughly 37% of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions—is under intensifying scrutiny as regulators push toward net-zero goals. In response, the U.S. Green...
A Decade of Rapid Expansion Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the emirate’s international financial centre, marks its tenth anniversary after a decade that transformed it from a regional start-up jurisdiction...
Japan Tests Marine Hydrogen Engine on Land Japan’s drive to decarbonize global shipping has taken a decisive step forward with the world’s first land-based operation of marine hydrogen engines. The...
• ENGIE and Meta extend their U.S. renewable power collaboration to more than 1.3 GW through new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).• The 600 MW Swenson Ranch Solar project in Texas...
• £500m fund excludes fossil fuel-linked companies across debt and equity markets• Backed by 79 higher education institutions aiming to decarbonize short-term investments• Launch expected by late 2025, expanding responsible...
Washington Backs Major Nuclear Revival The United States government has entered into an $80 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management and Cameco Corporation—the Canadian co-owners of Westinghouse Electric Company—to build...
• SGS becomes an accredited EcoVadis auditing partner, expanding verification capacity for global ESG assessments.• Partnership aims to strengthen transparency in supply chains through on-site audits, worker voice data, and...
• Legislation grants the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) powers to regulate ESG ratings providers, ensuring transparency and comparability.• FCA to launch public consultation on detailed rules by year-end, aligned with...
• The Tokyo Metropolitan Government issued the world’s first Climate Bonds Certified Resilience Bond, raising €300 million.• The bond was oversubscribed seven times, attracting €2.2 billion in bids from nearly...
A Leadership Shift in Global Sustainability EY has named Colm Devine as its new Global Vice Chair for Sustainability, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the world’s largest...
Turning Climate Science Into Actionable Insight PepsiCo, in partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), has unveiled a major update to its...
• 84% of energy CEOs are optimistic about mid-term growth, up from 72% in 2024.• 65% rank generative AI as a top investment priority, though cybersecurity and ethics pose adoption...
• Gates urges governments to focus on human welfare and resilience over temperature metrics.• Calls for targeted investment in energy access, healthcare, and agriculture for developing regions.• Pushes policymakers and...
• $350 million Series E round led by Eclipse, joined by NVentures and new strategic investors.• Funding will scale Redwood’s integrated materials and grid storage operations in the U.S.• Targets...
• Rolls-Royce completes first test of a high-speed engine running solely on green methanol, backed by Germany’s economic ministry.• The meOHmare project aims to commercialize CO₂-neutral marine propulsion by 2025...
Lede The shuttered Duane Arnold nuclear facility is poised to come back to life. In a landmark collaboration announced on Monday, Google, via its parent company Alphabet, entered into a...
• 400 MW As Sufun solar project to power over 68,000 homes under a 25-year PPA with SPPC• Part of Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Program targeting 50% renewables by...
This engaging panel, hosted at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, focused on how L’Oréal Groupe is mobilizing science and cross-industry collaboration to meet sustainability challenges. The conversation,...
Paris Ruling Tightens Accountability on Climate Claims A French court has ruled that certain online claims by TotalEnergies about its carbon neutrality ambitions and role in the energy transition were...
• Market-cap threshold for mandatory climate disclosures raised from NZ$60 million to NZ$1 billion (about US$573 million).• Managed investment schemes removed from the regime, cutting reporting entities from 164 to...
• Largest wind farm in South Australia and Neoen’s global portfolio, adding over 20% to the state’s wind capacity• Backed by long-term PPAs with ACT Government, BHP, and Flow Power...
• 300 hectares on Jurong Island allocated for renewable energy and low-carbon fuels• Additional 20 hectares to host Singapore’s largest data centre park with 700 MW capacity• Part of Singapore’s...
• Nissan switches from Renault to BYD for its 2025 EU CO₂ compliance pool.• Pooling helps automakers avoid penalties under the EU’s fleet emission targets for 2025–2027.• The move reflects...
• Mozambique receives its third consecutive drought insurance payout under AfDB’s ADRiFi programme, covering the 2025–2026 agricultural season.• The Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme (ADRiFi) has now mobilized over $150...
ESG Software Meets a Maturing Market Toronto-based Novisto has been named one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies in Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 50™ program, ranking 15th with 2,910% revenue growth...
This crucial panel, hosted at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, tackled one of the most pressing infrastructure challenges: how to sustainably power new AI data centers on...
This highly anticipated keynote, delivered at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, explores the critical intersection of climate change and Artificial Intelligence. Jeff Gitterman, a recognized leader in...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, policy debates intensified as markets doubled down on climate innovation. The EU Parliament rejected the Omnibus deal to ease sustainability rules and...
This session, part of the Nest Climate Campus programming during Climate Week 2025, delves into how cross-industry collaborative partnerships are essential for driving momentum in the circular economy. The conversation—featuring...
A decisive step in the AI-climate nexus The Bezos Earth Fund today confirmed it will award up to US$2 million each to 15 selected initiatives under the Phase II arm...
Project scope and milestone In Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s government-backed clean energy champion Masdar and national utility EWEC formally broke ground on what they describe as the “world’s first gigascale...
Morocco Positions for Post-Coal Energy Future Morocco has pledged to eliminate coal power by 2040, provided it can attract sufficient international climate finance to support the transition, according to the...
• ISS STOXX introduces a comprehensive suite of climate analytics tools integrating geospatial AI, emissions modeling, and scenario alignment.• The platform enables investors, banks, and insurers to assess exposure to...
• Google signs a long-term agreement with Broadwing Energy to source power from a 400 MW gas plant with carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Decatur, Illinois.• The project will...
A Mixed Picture in the UK’s Emissions Profile Provisional figures released by the UK Office for National Statistics show national greenhouse gas emissions dipped slightly in 2024, continuing the long-term...
What was rejected The European Parliament has narrowly rejected a compromise on its negotiating position for the European Commission’s Omnibus I package — a proposal aimed at simplifying and reducing...
Expanding the US SAF Footprint Neste and United Airlines have deepened their strategic partnership to bring sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three of the airline’s largest US hubs: George Bush...
• Mirova’s MET6 fund hits €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) in commitments at its second close, halfway to its €2 billion target.• The fund has already deployed nearly €1 billion across...
• Meta to purchase verified environmental attribute credits (EACs) tied to Electra’s low-carbon iron production• Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, backed by Bill Gates, invests US$50 million to fund Electra’s new demonstration...
Tokyo’s Data Infrastructure Enters a New Phase STACK Infrastructure has secured ¥39.7 billion in green financing to develop its 36MW TKY01 campus in Inzai, Greater Tokyo, expanding Japan’s capacity to...
• The SustainNext Climate Reporting platform combines Credibl’s AI stack with Deloitte’s assurance expertise to simplify climate data collection and disclosure.• Launch aligns with Australia’s new AASB climate reporting requirements,...
• EY’s former Global Leader for Climate Change and Sustainability Services to lead Anthesis from December 2025.• Co-founder Stuart McLachlan to step down as CEO, remain on the Board.• Appointment...
• Schneider Electric introduces Boost Pro, a scalable battery storage solution for commercial and industrial buildings across Europe, ranging from 200 kWh to 2 MWh.• The system supports renewable integration,...
• Diligent to transition carbon accounting clients to Persefoni’s platform and take an equity stake.• Partnership integrates leading ESG and governance AI tools amid growing CSRD and ISSB compliance demands.•...
• Decarbonization Partners, Climate Investment, and Activate Capital inject growth equity into XNRGY to accelerate sustainable cooling manufacturing expansion.• Funding will expand XNRGY’s U.S. footprint and boost deployment of next-generation...
A Wake-Up Call for Corporate Emissions Reporting In Washington, D.C., earlier this month the GHG Protocol officially flagged significant changes to how companies must measure emissions from purchased electricity (Scope...
• Airbus and Cathay to jointly invest up to US$70 million in SAF production projects across Asia and beyond.• Partnership aims to accelerate commercialisation and long-term offtake of sustainable aviation...
Brussels moves to safeguard system readiness The European Commission has unveiled a proposal to recalibrate the implementation of the EUDR, the bloc’s flagship regulation aimed at ensuring that commodities such...
• Funding led by Primo Capital’s Primo Climate fund to expand DMAT’s sustainable concrete technology globally• Self-healing formula cuts CO₂ emissions by up to 60% and doubles infrastructure lifespan• Strategic...
• Oteis acquires TotalEnergies’ GreenFlex, integrating 800 staff and expanding its low-carbon consulting reach across Europe.• The deal strengthens Oteis’ position in sustainable development, adding decarbonization and transition financing capabilities.•...
• PGE acquires ZE PAK’s 50% stake in PGE PAK Energia Jądrowa, assuming full ownership of the Pątnów nuclear development company.• The plant, backed by South Korean partners and using...
• Integration with CCS+ Initiative creates unified certification for BECCS and DACCS carbon removal projects• Simplifies participation for suppliers and buyers across voluntary and compliance markets• Strengthens alignment with EU...
• France’s new development minister Eleonore Caroit says Paris will continue backing the World Bank’s 45% climate finance target despite U.S. opposition.• The Trump administration is pressing the lender to...
Future-proofing power supply in the Pacific Northwest A new energy campus is poised to reshape both the region’s grid and the intersection of digital infrastructure and climate strategy. Amazon, Energy...
• 30 institutional investors, including Pictet Group and DNB Asset Management, back the Belém Investor Statement on Rainforests.• The world lost 8.1 million hectares of forest in 2024, driven by...
• GRI and CDP launch a joint mapping tool linking GRI 2025 Climate Change and Energy Standards with CDP’s 2025 corporate questionnaire.• The alignment aims to improve data quality, reduce...
Microsoft Deepens Ties with UNDO to Scale Carbon Removal Carbon removal company UNDO has signed a new agreement with Microsoft to permanently remove 28,900 tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2036,...
• Cambria Allen-Ratzlaff, PRI’s Chief Responsible Investment Ecosystems Officer, to assume the interim CEO role on December 1, 2025.• Outgoing CEO David Atkin to remain as Advisor until April 2026...
• Appointment strengthens Anthesis’ regional climate and nature advisory capacity amid expanding disclosure and net-zero requirements.• Salvatico brings over 20 years of sustainability and finance experience across APAC and the...
Tokyo Sets Global Benchmark for Climate Adaptation Finance Tokyo is preparing to issue the world’s first climate resilience bond certified under the Climate Bonds Initiative’s (CBI) new Resilience Criteria and...
Hong Kong Launch Sets New ESG Benchmark for Aviation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched its Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the World Sustainability Symposium, introducing a comprehensive...
• Mars Climate School, developed with Project Drawdown, aims for 80% completion across key functions by 2025.• The six-hour e-learning program is mandatory for senior leaders in R&D, Supply, Commercial,...
Expanding Human Rights Due Diligence Across Global Supply Chains EcoVadis has introduced Worker Voice Connect, a digital grievance mechanism designed to give supply chain workers a direct, anonymous channel to...
• Clean energy workforce set to nearly double to 860,000 by 2030, backed by £50 billion in private investment since 2024.• National strategy outlines 31 priority occupations — from electricians...
• Coalition includes ExxonMobil, BASF, ADNOC, BlackRock’s GIP, Banco Santander, and others, spanning energy, finance, and industry.• Initiative to create ledger-based global carbon accounting system addressing accuracy, double counting, and...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, policymakers and markets sent mixed signals on climate action. The Federal Reserve and FDIC withdrew proposed climate risk rules for large banks,...
• GoldenPeaks Capital and Huawei sign a strategic MoU to deploy 500MWh of grid-forming battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Central and Eastern Europe.• Partnership strengthens grid stability amid rising...
• New six-principle framework offers data-backed guidance to align carbon removal and biodiversity outcomes in voluntary carbon market (VCM) projects.• Analysis of 1,639 global VCM projects reveals biodiversity integration remains...
• Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) and Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) sign MoU to operationalize sector-wide decarbonization.• Partnership will introduce GHG capacity building, emissions tracking tools, and...
• The Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC have jointly rescinded the 2023 climate risk management principles for large financial institutions.• Regulators said existing safety and soundness standards sufficiently address all...
• Arcwood Environmental names former Invenergy and Brunswick Group executive Carol Roos as Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer.• Roos to oversee Arcwood’s global communications, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability integration.• Appointment...
• Indonesia lifts its four-year moratorium on international carbon trading through a new presidential decree.• Cross-border transactions can resume under national or international standards, tracked by a decentralized real-time registry.•...
• Malaysian pension fund KWAP launches Dana Iklim+, a 2 billion ringgit ($475 million) climate-focused investment fund.• Targets multi-asset climate solutions spanning infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and nature-based projects.•...
• €1.7 billion financing secured for one of Europe’s largest steel decarbonization projects• Backed by Germany’s federal and Saarland governments under a €2.6 billion transformation program• Project aims to cut...
• Greenly’s EcoPilot automates data collection and emissions modeling across Scope 1, 2, and 3 using proprietary AI and local language models.• The platform integrates with financial and procurement systems...
China has recorded 217.5 billion yuan (approximately $30.5 billion USD) in direct economic losses from natural disasters in the first nine months of 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of...
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