China has released a comprehensive plan to standardize carbon emission calculations across key sectors to meet its carbon reduction targets. By the end of 2024, China will publish 70 national...
Allianz UK has appointed Bethany Thomas as the Head of Sustainability in a newly created role, centralizing their sustainability strategy. This senior position highlights Allianz’s commitment to sustainability across its...
Microsoft has announced an expansion of its sustainability solution offerings aimed at easing the challenges of ESG disclosure reporting. The new Project ESG Reporting (preview) offers standardized templates based on...
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced a majority investment in Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood), a leading engineering and design firm specializing in renewables, power, real estate, and public infrastructure. This investment...
RM20 Billion Commitment to ESG The Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has pledged $4.5 billion to increase its focus on transition assets, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable investment. Driving Meaningful Change...
Pioneering Efficiency and Safety Ørsted, a global leader in offshore wind, has launched the world’s first heavy-lift cargo drone (HLCD) operations at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This marks...
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a global investment manager specializing in energy transition infrastructure, has closed its Net Zero Power Fund (NZPF) with $3 billion in capital commitments. This fund is Quinbrook’s...
Climate Impact Partners has launched a groundbreaking program to scale novel carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, enabling companies from SMEs to multinationals to finance innovative solutions and meet global climate...
Standard Chartered announced the successful closing of a six-year, $235 million non-recourse senior secured term green loan. The funds will develop, construct, and operate a 1.35 million square foot solar...
Iberdrola, through its US subsidiary NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas Company), successfully placed a USD 525 million (EUR 490 million) 10-year green bond issue in the US. This...
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and BYD Co. Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles (EVs) onto the Uber platform across key global markets....
Despite data quality issues, a significant number of companies are integrating sustainability into their strategies. According to Deloitte’s 2024 “Sustainability Action Report,” over 75% of executives have seen progress in...
The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) wrapped up its Tokyo meeting with a strong call for action on trade, digitalization, and climate response. Urgent Economic and Climate Action “Tackling trade...
PwC Embraces AI and Sustainability for Future Growth PwC is set to make significant strides in AI and sustainability as it enters FY25, aiming to create new value for clients....
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have unveiled a $2 billion program to bolster sustainable supply chain finance in emerging markets. The initiative, starting with a $500 million facility...
Investment Announcement Stanley Capital Partners (SCP) and Goldman Sachs Alternatives have announced a majority investment in SePRO Corporation, a leader in sustainable water quality solutions. The financial details remain undisclosed....