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The Future of Flight Delta Air Lines is partnering with JetZero to revolutionize air travel with a cutting-edge, more sustainable aircraft. The blended-wing-body (BWB) design—unlike anything flying today—will cut fuel use by up to 50% ...
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has tightened standards for carbon credits generated from clean cookstove projects, approving three methodologies that introduce stricter measurement and verification protocols. The move is designed to ...
Clean Energy Transition: A Shift in Speed Europe is ramping up its clean energy efforts as regulatory changes aim to streamline investment in green technology. SEB’s latest Green Bond Report highlights how shifting geopolitical tensions ...
IFC is strengthening Türkiye’s transition to a low-carbon economy by funding QNB Leasing’s sustainable energy and blue finance initiatives. This investment expands access to capital for SMEs—99% of Turkish businesses—helping them modernize equipment and cut ...
M&G Investments has announced that its Sustain Paris Aligned fund range will adopt the ‘Sustainability Improvers’ label in the UK. The range includes three funds: the M&G Global Sustain Paris Aligned Fund, the M&G European ...
Microsoft has signed a landmark deal to purchase 1.5 million tonnes of verified carbon removal credits from the Panna afforestation project in India, marking its largest carbon removal initiative in the Asia-Pacific region. The project, ...
What’s New: Assent Inc. has launched the Assent Sustainability Platform (ASP), a game-changing tool designed to streamline compliance reporting and reduce supplier workload. Early adopters report a fivefold increase in submission speed compared to traditional ...
Berry Global and Mars are rolling out 100% recycled plastic packaging for M&M’S®, SKITTLES®, and STARBURST® pantry jars—excluding lids. This move builds on their 2022 launch, which incorporated 15% recycled content. Why it matters: The ...
What’s happening: Indian oil giant ONGC’s renewable unit, ONGC Green, has acquired clean energy firm PTC Energy for 9.25 billion rupees ($106M). The deal adds 288 MW of operational wind power across three Indian states ...
Nedbank Group Ltd. and Norwegian investment firm Norfund AS are acquiring a significant stake in Pele Energy Group, co-founded by former JPMorgan Chase banker Gqi Raoleka. The investment aligns with South Africa’s clean energy push ...
SSBJ Introduces First Sustainability Disclosure Standards The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) has officially launched its inaugural Sustainability Disclosure Standards (SSBJ Standards) to enhance corporate sustainability reporting in Japan. These standards mark a significant ...
Leadership for the Next Growth Phase Puro.earth, a leading carbon removal marketplace, has appointed Jan-Willem Bode as President. With a deep background in sustainability, Bode co-authored the first Gold Standard, advised major corporations, and has ...
The Rainforest Alliance is updating its Sustainable Agriculture Standard (Version 1.4) to simplify certification, reduce unnecessary requirements, and improve data accuracy. The new version, informed by farmer and company feedback, ensures a more user-friendly, effective ...
Areim has successfully raised an additional EUR 450 million for its Areim DC Fund, pushing total capital to EUR 900 million. The fund attracted strong interest from both Nordic and international institutional investors, broadening its ...
GE Vernova and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a strategic framework agreement to power AWS’s expanding data centers while advancing energy security, grid reliability, and carbon reduction efforts. Why It Matters: Tech giants like ...
EDF Renewables North America and Abu Dhabi-based Masdar have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNH) to supply up to 166 megawatts (MW) of clean energy from the Las Majadas ...
Key Impact Points: BBVA has teamed up with BloombergNEF (BNEF) to bolster its expertise in clean technology and the energy transition. This partnership gives BBVA access to BNEF’s research and analytics, equipping its professionals with ...
Key Impact Points: China’s Climate Strategy: A Dual Approach China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, is pushing forward with major renewable energy projects to meet its 2030 carbon peak and 2060 carbon neutrality ...
E.ON is launching the New Energy Academy, a free educational program designed to inspire and equip students with the skills to lead in the green economy. Why it matters: The initiative responds to growing demand ...
Baker Hughes and Frontier Infrastructure announced a strategic partnership to accelerate large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) and power generation projects across the U.S. Why it matters: With rising energy demand and the push for ...
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