AstraZeneca’s Green Energy Leap: AstraZeneca has launched a biomethane plant in Lincolnshire, England, to power all of its UK research and drug manufacturing facilities with clean energy by the end...
CarbonQuest, a leader in distributed carbon capture technology, has closed a $20 million funding round led by Riverbend Energy Group, with significant contributions from Energy Capital Ventures (ECV) and Aligned...
Blackstone announced the final close of its private equity fund, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV (BETP IV), at $5.6 billion—the fund’s hard cap. The new fund is approximately 33% larger...
Australia’s Green Push: Aviation Fuel from Sugarcane Waste Australia is investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with a combined $10.4 million in funding to boost green initiatives at Brisbane Airport....
The European Commission has launched the Clean Industrial Deal, a sweeping business plan aimed at reinforcing industrial competitiveness, reducing emissions, and securing Europe’s clean energy future. The €100 billion initiative...
EU Simplifies Sustainability and Investment Rules The European Commission has unveiled two major legislative packages—Omnibus I and Omnibus II—aimed at reducing regulatory burdens, improving sustainability rules, and unlocking investment. The...
LEGO’s Latest Sustainability Move: Recycled Tires in New Sets LEGO Group today unveiled new tires made with over 30% recycled materials, including fishing nets, ropes, and engine oil. These innovative...
Macquarie’s Clean Energy Play: Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is making a bold move in the U.S. clean energy market by acquiring the remaining controlling interests in Galehead Development through funds...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released a report highlighting advancements in the availability and accessibility of data used to assess environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. While progress is...
Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to End DEI Programs Apple shareholders overwhelmingly voted against a proposal urging the company to scrap its DEI policies. The resolution, filed by the conservative think...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V) fund, has acquired full ownership of the 480MW Morecambe offshore wind project from COBRA Group and Flotation Energy, a...
A New Financial Model for Biodiversity The United Nations launched the Cali Fund for the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from Digital Sequence Information (DSI) during the resumed session...
By: Susanne Katus — SVP, Market Leader, Executive Engagement, Datamaran Corporate America is in the midst of a leadership crisis. Once championed as essential to modern business strategy, environmental, social...
In an ESG News exclusive interview with Lawrence Paramasivam, the Senior Executive Director of Policy & Legal at the FSRA during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), highlighted UAE’s Strategic Evolution...
KKR, a global investment powerhouse, has entered a strategic partnership with Düsseldorf-based energy service provider EGC, aiming to accelerate EGC’s growth and establish it as a premier decarbonization partner for...
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is enforcing stricter ESG disclosure requirements on 12 pension fund managers to boost transparency in risk management and investment strategies. The details:...
Major U.S. banks are stepping back from publicly promoting their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as the White House intensifies scrutiny of private-sector DEI efforts. JPMorgan Chase, Citizens, and...
India’s Green Power Surge: Indian state-owned power giant NTPC is making a bold move into renewable energy, committing over 2 trillion rupees ($23.07 billion) to projects in Madhya Pradesh. The...