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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The News: Japan has unveiled a draft energy policy targeting 40-50% renewable energy in its power mix by fiscal year 2040, alongside a steady reliance on nuclear power at 20%....
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a Q&A to provide clarity on the Guidelines for funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms. This guidance ensures a consistent...
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced a 50,250-tonne purchase of certified carbon dioxide removals (CDRs) through ClimeFi, reinforcing its position as a global leader in durable carbon removal. This marks...
SAP has announced the global availability of SAP Green Ledger, a cutting-edge carbon accounting solution that integrates emissions data into financial systems. This marks a significant step toward connecting environmental...