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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has scrapped the Biden-era Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) program, citing inefficiencies and disproportionate administrative costs. “Many of these projects had sky-high administration fees,” said Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, ...
The European Commission has rolled out a set of revisions to simplify implementation of its EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The aim is to ease compliance burdens while maintaining its environmental objectives. The EUDR, which bans ...
The Deal Saudi Arabia has made a significant move in the global green finance arena, issuing the first-ever euro-denominated green bond by a sovereign from the MENA region. The €1.5 billion ($1.6 B) issuance, led ...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the Green Impact Exchange (GIX), paving the way for the country’s first national stock exchange dedicated to sustainability. GIX will offer a public market tailored to ...
The Volvo China Open is accelerating its sustainability strategy by relocating to Shanghai’s Enhance Anting Golf Club — a move that represents more than a change in scenery. Backed by the European Tour Group’s ‘Green ...
Polestar has achieved a 24.7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle sold since 2020, according to its fourth Annual Sustainability Report. The milestone underscores the EV maker’s strategy to integrate sustainable innovation into commercial ...
Salesforce is integrating autonomous AI agents into its climate innovation efforts, positioning digital labor as a key enabler of scalable, nature-based solutions. Through its Salesforce Accelerator – Agents for Impact, the company provides nonprofits with ...
Hosted by: Ed Whittingham, renowned climate expert and policy advocateGuests: Greg Nemet (University of Wisconsin), Klaus Lackner (Arizona State University), David Keith (University of Chicago), Sara Hastings-Simon (University of Calgary), Christian Theuer (Heirloom), Jim McDermott ...
The Rule The Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a UN-backed coalition of over 120 global banks, has formally voted to loosen its commitment to the 1.5°C global warming target, pivoting instead to the broader “well-below ...
New Framework Launched to Help Companies Cut Supply Chain Emissions The We Mean Business Coalition, in partnership with CDP and Ceres, has released a new guide to help companies engage suppliers in reducing greenhouse gas ...
Google has signed its first corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for geothermal energy in Asia. This marks a major step in its clean energy transition strategy across the region. The deal, secured with global geothermal ...
The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) is accelerating the country’s sustainable finance agenda by expanding the role of the Green Force, as it outlines strategic priorities for 2025. “Our agenda today is simple– to enable ...
Microsoft signed the largest carbon removal deal in history. The company will buy 6.75 million metric tons of engineered carbon removal from AtmosClear over 15 years. AtmosClear, a Fidelis portfolio company, will deliver the credits ...
Repsol has officially started electricity production at Antofagasta Phase 1, the company’s largest wind project to date. It is also one of Chile’s biggest renewable installations. The 364 MW facility is located in Taltal and ...
General Motors has appointed Cassandra Garber as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), tapping a seasoned ESG leader from Dell Technologies to steer the automaker’s environmental and social strategy. The move follows the retirement of ...
Heidelberg Materials has received planning approval to build a carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at its Padeswood cement plant in Flintshire, north Wales—positioning the UK closer to decarbonising one of its most emissions-intensive industries. ...
The LEGO Group has officially opened its most environmentally sustainable factory to date in Binh Duong, Vietnam—marking a strategic move to expand its manufacturing footprint across Asia-Pacific and meet growing regional demand. “Today marks an ...
RayGen Resources has closed a landmark A$127 million Series D investment round, drawing strong support from global energy leaders and public sector investors. The raise, led by SLB with a A$31 million follow-on, will fast-track ...
Global maritime shipping is poised for a transformative shift following a landmark agreement reached by the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO). The newly approved framework sets the sector on course for net-zero emissions by 2050, ...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has committed a US$100 million loan to Santander Chile to fund energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable building projects. This marks a double milestone: IFC’s first ...
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