BYD, once a battery supplier in Shenzhen, now stands at the centre of the global electric vehicle race. In 2024, it overtook Tesla in worldwide EV sales, a symbolic changing...
A new study from sustainability software firm osapiens shows that over two-thirds of UK companies view sustainability reporting not just as a compliance requirement, but as a driver of innovation...
Asda has launched a sustainability-linked supply chain finance program with Lloyds, offering UK suppliers improved payment terms and rates tied directly to their sustainability performance. Under the scheme, suppliers who...
NEC Corporation, together with San Francisco–based ClimateAi, has developed an artificial intelligence model designed to evaluate the effectiveness of climate change adaptation in agriculture. The initiative targets cocoa and rice...
China will impose absolute emissions caps in selected industries beginning in 2027, marking a major shift in the country’s approach to carbon regulation. The announcement, made by the State Council...
Nearly 85% of investors expect assets under management (AUM) linked to ESG to grow over the next two years, according to Bloomberg Intelligence’s latest ESG Investor Survey. Two-thirds anticipate similar...
The Philippines has officially connected its first megawatt-scale floating solar power plant to the national grid. The 4.99 MW facility, built on the Malubog Reservoir in Cebu City, will directly...
GreenCo, a Hong Kong–based ESG consulting firm, has launched the ESG Action Toolkit+ AI App, a free digital tool designed to help companies take immediate, practical steps on sustainability and...
FPX Nickel has announced two major steps to strengthen its sustainability leadership in 2025: joining the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and signing onto the United Nations Global Compact. Together,...
FedEx is accelerating its sustainability agenda in Hong Kong with the deployment of six new electric panel vans, furthering its commitment to carbon-neutral global operations by 2040. The vehicles, Mercedes-Benz...
Industry Research by: EsgCiti Research Team led by Ms. Madhu Jha, Director & COO, EsgCiti Green Pvt. Ltd. India is progressing on a digital trajectory, and at the core of...
The European Union and the United States have finalized a landmark trade agreement that will see Europe import $750 billion worth of American energy by 2028, while European firms channel...
Malaysia is taking a major step toward aligning its renewable energy transition with the explosive growth of digital infrastructure. Clean energy provider Gentari, through Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd, and Gamuda,...
Norway has officially launched operations at its Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project with the injection of the first volumes of CO2 deep beneath the seabed. The project,...
Guest Post: Matthew Sekol, Author of The ESG Mindset & Transitioning Sustainability Leader I have never held back on giving my opinion. Still, as I move my focus away from...
Climate finance, carbon markets, and clean tech innovation defined this week’s ESG headlines. China launched a green foreign debt program to boost global capital flows, while the UK outlined draft...
Westpac has appointed Michael Chen as its Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, placing him at the center of the bank’s climate action and broader ESG strategy. Chen, who joined Westpac in...
China has rolled out a pilot program aimed at channeling global capital into its green economy through foreign debt financing. The initiative, launched by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange...
Crédit Agricole CIB has joined a €325 million (US $355 million) senior debt financing package to support Zenobē’s rapid expansion across continental Europe. The UK-headquartered battery storage and e-mobility specialist...
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has secured $405 million for Vertelo, its India-based fleet electrification platform, marking its largest EV investment in Asia to date. The raise combines $205 million from...
• 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...
• 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...