Unilever is launching a groundbreaking initiative to create sustainable fragrances by repurposing waste flowers. This pilot program, developed in partnership with the University of Nottingham, aims to reduce emissions and...
For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here California made headlines in March 2023 when the legislature sent Governor Gavin Newsom three new climate laws. He signed all three into...
Robeco has launched a groundbreaking climate index family designed to meet the evolving needs of investors at various stages of their climate journey. The new suite includes the “Robeco Developed...
The UK has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward renewable energy: 30 gigawatts (GW) of wind power capacity. This achievement marks a crucial step in the country’s commitment...
Plastic’s Growing Environmental Impact Plastic’s convenience has led to its widespread use, but the environmental costs are staggering. Every year, 400 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated worldwide, with...
Candriam Launches ESG Equity Market Neutral Fund for Sustainable Growth Candriam has introduced its latest ESG-focused fund, the Candriam Equities L ESG Market Neutral Fund, designed to offer investors diversified...
China’s Hygreen Energy and Spain’s Coxabengoa have taken a bold step to transform Europe’s green hydrogen market. The companies have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on hydrogen technology advancement...
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and the Ras Al Khaimah Petroleum Authority (RAKPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration on sustainable energy initiatives...
Qatar’s renewable energy efforts are ramping up with the launch of the ‘BeSolar’ service by the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa). This new initiative is a significant step...
India is on a path to significantly expand its bioeconomy, with projections indicating growth from $130 billion in 2024 to $300 billion by 2030. This expansion is driven by the...
New Evidence Highlights Flaws in Sustainable Finance Deals The Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has released a report challenging the legitimacy of sustainability-linked loans issued to Indonesia’s Royal Golden Eagle (RGE)...
Clean energy jobs in the U.S. are on the rise, growing at more than double the rate of the overall job market in 2023. The U.S. Energy and Employment Report...
Lego’s Bold Move Toward Sustainability Lego, the iconic toymaker, is taking a significant step toward sustainability by committing to replace the fossil fuels used in its bricks with pricier renewable...
FTSE Russell Broadens Climate-Focused Bond Indices FTSE Russell has expanded its Fixed Income EU Climate Benchmark index series to include high-yield securities and emerging markets, aligning these with the 2015...
Ørsted Completes Its Coal Phase-Ou On August 31, 2024, Ørsted will shut down its last coal-fired combined heat and power plant, Esbjerg Power Station, in Western Denmark. This marks a...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has taken another significant step towards sustainability by issuing a new EUR 5 billion Climate Awareness Euro Area Reference Note (EARN). This 10-year bond, due...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has introduced a new decarbonization framework specifically for the buildings sector, aiming to align it with global net-zero targets. This comprehensive framework is designed...
The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) proudly unveils the agenda and an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers for its highly anticipated 2024 Sustainability & ESG Leadership Summit, taking place...
New Zealand Steps Into Utility-Scale Solar with Global Technology Partner Global solar tracker manufacturer GameChange Solar has entered the New Zealand market through a partnership with Bright Fern Energy on...
A Cross-Border First for Asia’s Energy Transition From ridgelines in southern Lao PDR, 133 turbines now send clean electricity across the border into Vietnam. The Monsoon Wind Power Project, which...
Rising Influence of Family Offices in ESG The latest survey from the Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFI) indicates a profound shift in global capital allocation, with 90% of family offices now...
Rome advances utility-scale renewables Enfinity Global has closed €316 million ($341 million) in financing to build eight utility-scale solar plants across Emilia Romagna, Basilicata, and Lazio. With a combined capacity...
A Strategic Bet on Hydrogen’s Next Phase Thyssenkrupp nucera has finalized the acquisition of core technology assets from the insolvent Danish company Green Hydrogen Systems (GHS), in a move designed...
Highlights Sphera, the Chicago-based sustainability and operational risk management software firm, has secured a new round of growth capital from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, adding a second major institutional backer...
Ghana and Singapore are strengthening their cooperation on sustainable development and agribusiness following bilateral talks in Singapore. The two countries confirmed they will deepen collaboration across carbon markets, modern agriculture,...
Diginex Limited and SGS have reaffirmed their strategic alliance to deliver technology-enabled sustainable finance solutions, extending a partnership first formed in 2022. The renewed collaboration aims to tackle rising demand...
Iberdrola España has begun commissioning its Ciudad Rodrigo photovoltaic plant, its second solar facility in Salamanca and one of the largest in Castilla y León. The 316 MW project, developed...
A new World Bank report warns that environmental decline is not only a climate crisis but also a major drag on economic growth. The study, Reboot Development: The Economics of...
TRIIBE is a nonprofit founded in 2024, is focused on helping established college-student-run nonprofit founders scale impact. TRIIBE has already formed a community rooted in resilience, compassion, and action. Most...
The Trump administration has canceled $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore wind projects, a move that effectively derails several cornerstone initiatives launched under the Biden administration’s clean energy...
PepsiCo has released its 2024 ESG Summary, highlighting progress against its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) sustainability and nutrition strategy. Introduced in 2021, pep+ embeds sustainability across the company’s operations, guiding growth...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been advised to strengthen its climate risk framework by balancing global best practices with domestic realities, according to a new report by the...
Utrecht Leads with a Sharper Line on ESG UTRECHT – The Dutch pension fund PFZW has severed mandates worth roughly $34 billion with global managers BlackRock and Legal & General...
Copenhagen readies first EU-compliant sovereign green bonds Denmark is preparing to enter capital markets with what would be the world’s first sovereign bonds issued under the EU Green Bond Standard...
RMI’s climate tech accelerator, Third Derivative, has welcomed 18 startups from six countries across four continents, broadening its portfolio to more than 280 companies. The program is designed to accelerate...
Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division, in partnership with Microsoft, has released a position paper making the case for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a low-carbon backup fuel for Singapore’s fast-growing data...
Temasek-owned investment platform GenZero has published its inaugural sustainability report, setting out a new climate target and highlighting progress just three years after its launch. By 31 March 2028, GenZero...