ESG Events
Aalo Atomics, the Austin-based startup developing fully modular nuclear plants to power AI data centers, has secured $100 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Valor Equity...
Hong Kong’s growing cohort of family offices is leaning into environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, prompting regulators to sharpen reporting standards in a bid to keep pace with international...
Perennial has introduced VT0014, the first Verra-approved digital soil mapping tool to enable scalable, AI-powered soil carbon quantification under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. The approval marks a breakthrough...
The Government of Canada has committed $2.5 million to Metro Vancouver’s Waste-to-Energy District energy project, marking a significant step toward sustainable urban heating. Announced by Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to...
Zefiro Methane has completed a milestone transaction in the voluntary carbon markets by delivering its first batch of carbon credits generated from orphan well remediation. The credits, certified under the...
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), part of the Lufthansa Group, has signed a multi-year agreement with Swiss climate tech start-up neustark to remove carbon dioxide by 2030, with an option...
Blackstone has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Shermco, a provider of full life-cycle electrical equipment services, from Gryphon Investors in a deal valued at approximately $1.6 billion. Founded in...
Air France’s newest Airbus A220-300 has become the first aircraft to receive sustainability credentials directly from Airbus Canada after completing its delivery flight using a 50% blend of sustainable aviation...
X-energy, Amazon, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), and Doosan Enerbility have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate deployment of X-energy’s Xe-100 advanced small modular reactors (SMRs) in the United...
Frontier has signed a $31.3 million offtake agreement with Planetary to expand ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) as a large-scale carbon removal solution. Under the deal, Planetary will deliver 115,211 tons...
Climate Impact Partners, in partnership with RIZOME, has registered Asia’s first VM0047 project with Verra — only the second such project worldwide. Located in Mindanao, Philippines, the initiative restores degraded...
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...
STX Group has completed its first successful delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates (SAFc), marking a milestone in efforts to expand access to one of aviation’s most effective decarbonization tools....
BBVA has successfully issued a €1 billion senior non-preferred green bond maturing in 2035, underscoring strong investor appetite for sustainable instruments. Orders peaked at €2.9 billion, allowing the bank to...
Verra, the world’s largest greenhouse gas standards body, is partnering with S&P Global Commodity Insights to build a next-generation carbon registry designed to streamline, digitize, and integrate carbon markets at...
Action Speaks is set to return to Climate Week NYC with an all-new exhibit at The Nest Climate Campus, located at Javits Center North, September 23–25. According to posts from both The Nest Climate...
The UK has launched a public consultation on new draft Transition Finance Guidelines, a framework designed to unlock capital for high-emitting industries and position the country as a global hub...
Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s 1GT climate private equity strategy has joined a $105 million Series C round for Overhaul Group, a global provider of in-transit cargo risk management solutions. The...
Meta, Silicon Ranch, and Central Electric Power Cooperative are teaming up to bring 100 megawatts of new solar capacity online in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The project, set to begin...
UmweltBank has listed its second proprietary ETF, the UmweltBank UCITS ETF – Green & Social Bonds Euro offering investors a new way to access sustainable fixed income. The fund focuses...
Google is sharpening its focus on the environmental cost of artificial intelligence, releasing its first comprehensive methodology for measuring the energy, water, and carbon footprint of its AI models. “AI...
MB Energy has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, a global initiative that brings together over 20,000 companies across 160 countries to advance responsible business practices. The Compact, launched...
Businesses are ramping up investment in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) measures to drive resilience, protect workers, and safeguard the environment—but half may fall short of capturing long-term value by...
Deep Sky, a Montreal-based carbon removal project developer, has achieved a breakthrough in North America: the first underground CO₂ storage via Direct Air Capture (DAC). The milestone was reached at...
Allectrify has launched FASTPACE.com, a tech-enabled platform designed to simplify and accelerate access to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing nationwide. The platform is the first of its kind...
PepsiCo, Bold Reuse, and the San Francisco 49ers have teamed up to introduce reusable cups at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The initiative kicked off during a preseason game...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its CI V fund, has acquired the Beehive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from EDF Power Solutions North America. The 250-megawatt facility with four-hour duration—equal...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Environment Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to tighten cooperation in the rapidly expanding field of sustainable finance....
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Roche vice chairman André Hoffmann have been appointed interim co-chairs of the World Economic Forum (WEF) as the institution enters a critical period of transition....
Montana Busch built his solar company on the promise of steady incentives and rising demand. This summer, that promise is colliding with political reality. Busch, who founded Alternative Energy Southeast...
Eni has signed an agreement to sell a 49.99% stake in its carbon capture, utilization and storage subsidiary, Eni CCUS Holding, to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), the infrastructure arm of...
LG Electronics is advancing its sustainability agenda with new eco-conscious manufacturing for its commercial 4-way system air conditioners. The company has introduced a novel material and production method that reduces...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is calling on automakers and auto parts manufacturers to join the pilot testing of its draft Automotive Sector Net-Zero Standard—a sector-specific framework to help...
The Philippines is preparing to introduce a Carbon Credit Policy for its energy sector, a move the Department of Energy (DOE) says will help the country access growing carbon markets...
Marsh has placed a carbon credit insurance policy for Chestnut Carbon, a New York-based developer of nature-based carbon removal projects, helping secure a landmark $210 million non-recourse project finance facility...
In a landmark move for U.S. energy, Google has partnered with Kairos Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to advance the first deployment of Kairos Power’s advanced nuclear reactor...
In a decision with far-reaching implications for corporate climate accountability, a federal judge this week ruled that California’s groundbreaking climate disclosure laws—SB 253 (emissions reporting) and SB 261 (climate-related financial...
Iberdrola has renewed its collaboration with the UN Global Compact in Spain, taking part in the third edition of the Sustainable Suppliers Training Programme. This year, the initiative will provide...
Asia Pacific & Japan hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk has secured a record S$2.25 (US $1.65) billion green loan in Singapore to fund the development of its new Loyang-based facility,...
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has released its inaugural Sustainability Report, marking a significant step in aligning with emerging global standards for climate-related financial reporting. The 2024 report applies...
ERM has partnered with Nippon Life Insurance Company to design the “Nippon Life Nature Finance Approach,” a framework that embeds biodiversity and ecosystem thresholds into financial decision-making. The initiative seeks...
UN Global Compact Network USA, the American chapter of the UN’s global corporate sustainability initiative, has elected Shobha Meera as treasurer of its Board of Directors. Meera, chief corporate responsibility...
Assent Inc. has introduced a new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) solution aimed at helping manufacturers meet the bloc’s looming compliance deadline. The regulation, which takes effect December 30, 2025, requires...
Masdar has detailed how it deployed more than US$1.685 billion from its 2023 and 2024 green bond issuances into clean energy projects worldwide, according to its newly released 2024 Green...
From billion-dollar climate finance deals to wildfire emergencies, this week’s ‘Week in Review’ shows just how high the stakes are for sustainability. Qatar stepped into the green bond market for...
By: Professor Ioannis Ioannou Each September, Climate Week NYC gathers leaders from across business, finance, government, and civil society. These events often promise bold declarations, new initiatives, and high-level visibility....
A new Forest 500 report by nonprofit Global Canopy reveals that in 2024, the 150 financial institutions with the greatest exposure to deforestation risk collectively financed US$8.9 trillion to companies...
Achmea Investment Management has launched the Achmea IM PE Partnership Fund – Healthy People & Planet 2025, a private equity impact fund aimed at delivering both competitive returns and measurable...
CNH, a global leader in equipment, technology, and services for agriculture and construction, has joined the UN Global Compact Brazil Network, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development in the sector....
The latest round of United Nations negotiations aimed at securing a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution ended Friday without agreement, but with countries pledging to keep working toward...
David Fogarty has been appointed Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS), effective 1 October 2025. He joins after 14 years at CBRE, where he most recently...
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says the sustainability-linked loan (SLL) market has taken “important steps in the development of a credible transition finance ecosystem” since its 2023 review, with...
The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) reports a sharp rise in corporate climate ambition, with the number of companies committing to both near-term and net-zero science-based targets climbing 227% between the...
Qatar is accelerating its sustainable transformation by issuing its first sovereign green bonds and updating its sovereign green assets register, the Ministry of Finance confirmed. The $2.5bn green bond issuance...
Nuveen has raised $1.3 billion in the first close of its Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II (EPIC II), a private credit strategy aiming for a $2.5 billion total....
Macquarie Asset Management, through its managed funds, has provided €51 million in second lien financing to an onshore wind platform in Finland. The portfolio comprises eight operational wind farms with...
500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms, has launched its Sustainable Innovation Program to support founders building commercially viable solutions to sustainability challenges across the global...
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has released its Progress Report 2024: Evolving for Impact, highlighting measurable progress over five years and unveiling its Strategy 2030 for scaling solutions toward...
The UN Global Compact has launched the Central Asia Network, a multi-country office uniting over 140 companies across five nations to accelerate sustainable business practices and alignment with the Sustainable...
Verra’s latest win in the voluntary carbon market comes as the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) approves two of its methodologies — VM0044 Biochar Utilization in Soil...
Record-breaking heatwaves and strong winds are fueling deadly wildfires across southern Europe, claiming lives, displacing thousands, and testing the region’s climate resilience. Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, leaving destruction...
Apollo-managed funds have agreed to acquire a majority interest in Kelvion, a century-old German manufacturer specializing in energy-efficient heat exchange and cooling technologies, from Triton. Triton will remain a minority...
Global compliance carbon markets (CCMs) are fast becoming a focal point for sustainability-driven investors. As regulators broaden carbon market coverage, companies that once emitted freely now face material costs, influencing...
J.P. Morgan has arranged a $210 million credit facility for U.S.-based Chestnut Carbon, signaling a major step forward in financing nature-based carbon removal projects at scale. The deal, underpinned by...
Sayari Earth has entered a research partnership with Stellenbosch University’s School for Climate Studies to investigate how mobile biochar production can simultaneously restore ecosystems, capture carbon, and open new economic...
Seaspan Energy and Anew Climate have entered a strategic partnership to deliver renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to shipowners along the North American West Coast. The initiative marks the region’s...
Trane Technologies has launched the BrainBox AI Lab, a dedicated research and development center aimed at transforming energy optimization for HVAC systems and refrigerated transport. The initiative marks a major...
Marking International Youth Day, the European Parliament’s Youth Survey 2024 reveals young Europeans prioritise affordability and climate action — offering a roadmap for EU policy, investment, and ESG strategy. The...
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has broadened its climate data and analytics offering to include physical and transition risk insights for more than five million private companies worldwide. The move addresses a...
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group—the largest IKEA retailer—has made a growth capital investment in Shanghai-based Re-mall, a specialist in recycling post-consumer packaging waste into transparent recycled polypropylene...
Ford is committing $5 billion to launch a next-generation electric vehicle platform, overhaul its manufacturing process, and produce prismatic LFP batteries in the U.S., marking one of the automaker’s largest...
Temasek Trust’s Catalytic Capital for Climate and Health (C3H) has led a US$11.6 million Series A financing round in Equatic, a company pioneering seawater electrolysis to both remove atmospheric CO2...
Gentari and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for an 80MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu, India, marking a significant milestone in their clean...
Climate solutions provider Watershed has launched the Cornerstone initiative in partnership with Stanford University’s Stanford Sustainable Solutions Lab to preserve and expand access to critical sustainability datasets. These datasets underpin...
Occidental is preparing to launch operations at its Stratos direct air capture (DAC) hub in Ector County, Texas, by the end of 2025. CEO Vicky Hollub confirmed during the company’s...
DHL Supply Chain has launched a pilot program in Japan deploying hydrogen-powered fuel cell (FC) trucks, marking a milestone in its push toward decarbonized logistics. The initiative is part of...
Arevon Energy has completed the commissioning of its Eland Solar-plus-Storage complex in Kern County, California, marking one of the state’s largest clean energy developments. The facility, representing more than $2...
British Columbia has outlined its updated approach to developing, reviewing, and maintaining greenhouse gas offset protocols under its Offset Protocol Policy (OPP), aiming to enhance transparency and diversify projects that...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a no-action letter addressing the application of ESG Pillar 3 disclosure requirements under its Implementing Technical Standards (ITS). The move aims to ease...
Climate finance and technology innovation drove this week’s ESG headlines. China overhauled its green taxonomy to boost transition funding, Germany approved a bill to fast-track carbon storage, and the EU...
Companies that proactively act on environmental risks and opportunities are now seeing substantial financial rewards, according to a new report from CDP. Drawing on data from nearly 25,000 corporate disclosures...
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