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President Joe Biden has announced an ambitious 2035 climate target to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% below 2005 levels. This builds on the U.S. commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 under the ...
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has approved a $15 billion conditional loan guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for hydropower, battery storage, and grid expansion projects. This marks a ...
Vanguard Renewables has appointed Michael O’Laughlin as its Chief Executive Officer, tasking him with accelerating the national growth of its Farm Powered® anaerobic digestion platform. O’Laughlin, an experienced leader in clean energy, aerospace, and industrial ...
PwC has partnered with Oracle to launch new services that simplify data consolidation and reporting for multinational organizations facing complex compliance standards, including OECD Pillar Two, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the Carbon ...
Canada has entered a new era of sustainability reporting with the release of CSDS 1 and CSDS 2, now included in the CPA Canada Handbook – Sustainability. These standards, crafted by the Canadian Sustainability Standards ...
Deutsche Bank has facilitated a AUD 2.3 billion financing package for Global Power Generation Australia (GPG) to expand its renewable energy portfolio in the Asia Pacific region. Acting as the Original Lender and Hedge Counterparty, ...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has issued a 2 billion SEK green bond dedicated to financing biodiversity initiatives in emerging markets. SEB served as the sole manager for the ...
Accenture has agreed to acquire IQT Group, an Italian provider of engineering managed services for large infrastructure projects, to advance its capabilities in planning and executing net-zero infrastructure initiatives. Expanding Net-Zero Expertise IQT Group’s portfolio ...
IOSCO has announced the launch of a dedicated network to support Growth and Emerging Markets Committee (GEMC) members in adopting or integrating ISSB Sustainability Disclosure Standards. The network initially includes 32 jurisdictions spanning regions such ...
Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst has awarded a $40 million grant to Deep Sky, a Canadian startup building a cutting-edge test ground for Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies in Alberta. This initiative aims to address ...
DP World UK has unveiled a Carbon Inset Programme Trial aimed at helping importers lower hard-to-abate Scope 3 emissions from containerized supply chains. Running from January 1 to June 30, 2025, the trial offers a ...
EFRAG has delivered its technical advice on the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard (VSME) for non-listed small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a move set to streamline sustainability reporting and support SMEs in accessing green financing. A ...
Google has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to secure 250MW of wind power from the Zeevonk project, a groundbreaking renewable energy initiative in the Netherlands. This collaboration marks ...
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has solidified its renewable energy commitment through a landmark CPPA with Fengmiao I Offshore Wind Farm, a project led by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). The agreement guarantees UMC over 30 billion ...
The News: Brown‑Forman Corporation, known for premium spirits like Jack Daniel’s and Woodford Reserve, has successfully engaged 100% of its direct farmers in regenerative agriculture, achieving its first sustainability goal ahead of schedule. Why It ...
The News: KPMG’s 2024 Survey of Sustainability Reporting highlights strong sustainability reporting progress among Belgian companies, driven by upcoming EU regulations and a growing focus on governance and transparency. Key Trends in Belgium: Related Article: ...
The News: UPP Group Holdings, a leading provider of UK on-campus student accommodation, has secured its first sustainability-linked £110M corporate revolving credit facility (RCF) with Deutsche Bank. The deal links UPP’s borrowing costs to ambitious ...
The News: Ecuador has completed a $1.5 billion debt-for-nature swap to fund the Amazon Biocorridor Program, unlocking $460 million for conservation efforts over the next 17 years. This is Ecuador’s largest debt conversion to date ...
The News: Google, Stripe, and other Frontier coalition members are investing $80 million in carbon credits to fund two firms deploying innovative carbon capture technologies at paper mills and sewage plants. The Deals: Frontier coalition ...
The News: The European Parliament approved a one-year delay for the EU deforestation law, which aims to ban products sourced from deforested or degraded land. Initially set to take effect in December 2024, large operators ...
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